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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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The Arlington online ordering page lists a $35 minimum. If your order is smaller, check walk-in ordering instead of adding food just to reach an online minimum. No active coupon code is presented here.

Make the order fit the meal

Four Useful Ways to Control the Cost

Count the sides

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.

Choose the format

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.

Check the final total

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.

Avoid unnecessary extras

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.

Arlington menu reference

Plates & Sharing Trays With Prices

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Use the included portions and side sizes alongside the price. These are menu subtotals before tax, optional extras and any checkout fees.

Listed for 4–6 people

El Patrón

$163.99

1½ lb brisket, 1 lb pulled pork, 1 lb pork ribs, four sausage links, four birria tacos and four single sides. Online ordering also lists six flour tortillas.

About $41 per person for four, or $27.33 for six, before drinks and extras.

Larger sharing tray

El Capo

$240.99

2 lb each of brisket, pork ribs and pulled pork, four sausage links, six birria tacos, four pint sides and 12 tortillas.

Online ordering suggests 6–8 people; the main menu says 6–10. The calculator uses eight.

Individual plates and smaller-meal options
OrderListed priceWhat to compare
One Meat Plate$20.99⅓ lb of one protein and two single sides.
Two Meat Plate$26.99¼ lb of each of two proteins and two single sides.
Three Meat Plate$30.99¼ lb of each of three proteins and two single sides.
Texas Trinity$29.99Brisket, pork ribs and sausage, with one single side.
Sandwich Combo$17.25A barbecue sandwich with one single side. Confirm drink inclusion for your ordering channel.
Mike Burger Combo$17.25A double-patty burger with one single side.
Big Papa Potato$17.49A loaded potato with a ⅓ lb smoked-meat option.

Browse the full Hurtado menu for more meats, sides and extras. Prices and availability can change.

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.

Lowest listed subtotal: Two Meat Plate

$107.96 for four people · $26.99 per person. Compare the included portions and side sizes below before choosing.

Order comparison — menu subtotal before tax and extras
Order routeIncluded sidesGroup totalPer personBudget check
4 × Two Meat PlateOne plate per person; ¼ lb of each of two meats.8 single sides$107.96$26.99Within food budget
2 × El JefeSharing assumption: two people per tray.4 single sides$119.98$30.00Within food budget
4 × Three Meat PlateOne plate per person; ¼ lb of each of three meats.8 single sides$123.96$30.99Above food budget
1 × El PatrónListed for 4–6 people.4 single sides$163.99$41.00Above food budget
1 × El CapoCalculator plans for up to eight people per tray.4 pint sides$240.99$60.25Above 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.

Side-size reference: single $5 · pint $10 · quart $15.99 · family $41.99. Check the size you need instead of comparing prices without portions.

Price tracker

El Jefe Price Comparison

Earlier Listed Price vs. Current Menu

Earlier page estimate · date unrecorded~$51.00
Menu checked · October 18, 2026$59.99
Both bars use a $0–$60 scale. The earlier figure was approximate; the restaurant’s effective price-change date is not recorded.

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

$24

Per person
Two meats + two sides

Papi

$28

Per person
Three meats + two sides

Jefe

$32

Per 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.