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Hurtado Barbecue Deals & Ways to Make Your Budget Go Further
A shared barbecue tray can be a good fit for the table, but individual plates sometimes cost less and include more separate sides. Compare the actual menu prices, see what each order includes, and work out a realistic food budget before you go.
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Make the order fit the meal
Four Useful Ways to Control the Cost
Compare Complete Orders
Two individual Two Meat Plates include four single sides in total. One El Jefe includes two. If everyone wants their own sides, include the cost of extra portions before deciding a shared tray is better value.
Match the Order to Your Goal
A sandwich combo is a different meal from a six-meat sampler. Choose a handheld for a simpler meal, individual plates for separate portions, or a shared tray when variety is the priority.
Compare Pickup and Delivery
Compare the same items, portions and final checkout totals across ordering channels. Include delivery charges, service fees and any payment charges shown before deciding which option costs less.
Set a Food Budget First
Leave room for drinks, tax and any extras you actually want. The calculator below separates the food subtotal from those unpriced costs, so a menu estimate does not look like a final bill.
Interactive group-cost comparison
What Will Your Group’s Order Cost?
Compare five ordering routes. The lowest subtotal is highlighted, while the table keeps the different portions and side sizes visible.
$107.96 for four people · $26.99 per person. Compare the included portions and side sizes below before choosing.
| Order route | Included sides | Group total | Per person | Budget check |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 × Two Meat PlateOne plate per person; ¼ lb of each of two meats. | 8 single sides | $107.96 | $26.99 | Within food budget |
| 2 × El JefeSharing assumption: two people per tray. | 4 single sides | $119.98 | $30.00 | Within food budget |
| 4 × Three Meat PlateOne plate per person; ¼ lb of each of three meats. | 8 single sides | $123.96 | $30.99 | Above food budget |
| 1 × El PatrónListed for 4–6 people. | 4 single sides | $163.99 | $41.00 | Above food budget |
| 1 × El CapoCalculator plans for up to eight people per tray. | 4 pint sides | $240.99 | $60.25 | Above food budget |
The calculator compares repeated orders of one option at a time; it does not search mixed combinations. It adds your selected drinks to every route. Portions differ, pint sides are not treated as single sides, and no extra sides are automatically added. Tax, gratuity, substitutions and checkout fees are excluded. Per-person figures are rounded; budget checks use the unrounded amount.
The detail that changes the comparison
Count Sides Before Calling It a Saving
For two people, two Two Meat Plates total $53.98 and include four single sides. One El Jefe costs $59.99 and includes two single sides. Adding two $5 single sides brings that tray to $69.99.
That does not make the orders identical: El Jefe offers a different meat selection and quantity. It shows why a sampler’s variety and a plate’s lower subtotal are separate reasons to choose an order.
Price tracker
El Jefe Price Comparison
Earlier Listed Price vs. Current Menu
25 guests or more
Catering: Compare the Complete Quote
Catering has a 25-person minimum. Package prices provide a food-cost starting point; service charges and event requirements affect the final quote.
Mijo
$24Per person
Two meats + two sides
Papi
$28Per person
Three meats + two sides
Jefe
$32Per person
Four meats + two sides
Packages list ¼ lb of each selected meat and 4 oz of each side per person, with sauce, pickles, onions and bread. Dessert is listed at $4.50 per person.
Published service terms list 10% gratuity for pickup, 15% for delivery and 20% for full service. Delivery within 25 miles has a $50 fee; full service lists a $400 fee for two hours. Ask for an itemized quote to confirm tax and how gratuity is applied.
Food-only example for 25 guests: Mijo $600 · Papi $700 · Jefe $800. These figures exclude dessert, tax and service charges.
For catering questions, call (817) 934-5506. Groups below the catering minimum can compare regular plates and trays.
Before you pay
Your Order Checklist
Beyond local pickup
Ordering From Outside DFW?
Hurtado’s official shop offers nationwide shipping. Compare shipped product weights and delivery charges separately from restaurant trays: they are different ordering formats.
For an Arlington visit, the restaurant is at 205 E. Front St., Arlington, TX 76011. Call (682) 323-5141 or check our hours and sold-out guide before setting out.
Good to know
Hurtado Deals & Value FAQ
Does Hurtado have a current coupon code?
No active coupon code is verified on this page. Before using an offer, check the expiry, participating location, minimum spend and whether it applies to dine-in, pickup or delivery.
How much is El Jefe?
The listed Arlington price is $59.99, with a selection of meats and two single sides. Check availability and any requested changes before ordering.
Is a shared platter always cheaper?
No. Individual plates can have a lower subtotal and include more separate sides. Use the group comparison to compare totals, then check the different meat portions and side sizes.
What is the online ordering minimum?
The Arlington online ordering page lists a $35 minimum. Check walk-in ordering if your planned purchase is smaller.
Does the calculator include tax or gratuity?
No. It includes the selected plates or trays and the number of $3.50 drinks entered. Tax, gratuity, substitutions, additional sides and checkout fees are excluded.
How does the calculator estimate sharing portions?
You choose two or three people per El Jefe. El Patrón is calculated at up to six people per tray, and El Capo at up to eight. These are planning assumptions; appetites and preferred portions vary.
How much does catering cost?
Listed food-package prices are $24, $28 or $32 per person, with a 25-person minimum. Dessert, tax and service charges affect the final quote.
Where can I find the complete menu?
Our Hurtado Barbecue menu page covers the wider selection of smoked meats, plates, sides and handhelds.