On The Border Menu Prices

On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina is a casual dining restaurant that was founded on October 29, 1982, in Dallas Texas. Presently, the restaurant chain is owned by OTB Acquisitions, LLC.

Their opening hours are from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 11 a.m. to 12 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays in most locations. They serve a variety of soups, salads, enchiladas, fajitas, and more. Additionally, the restaurant also caters to vegetarians. 

On The Border also sells some of its products in grocery stores, like the famous tortilla chips. The restaurant has also made it clear that all of its On The Border retail products are gluten-free. 

Here is a list of the most recent On The Border menu prices.

Prices updated August 5, 2026. Prices sourced from 4175 Morse Crossing, Columbus, OH 43219, USA. Prices are from the chain's delivery menu at this location; in-store prices are often lower. Keep in mind that prices vary a lot depending on where you are, and you might not pay what we paid.

How On The Border Compares

ChainTypical item priceCheapest mainItems trackedUpdated
Santiago's$5.50Hard Chicken Tacos $2.50120August 2026
Torchy's Tacos$5.95#3 Chorizo, Egg, & Cheese $5.3569July 2026
Taco Bueno$5.99Grilled Beef Taco Rollup $2.29101August 2026
Jose Peppers$11.49Lunch Cheese and Onion Enchilada $8.75103August 2026
On The Border$12.39Create Your Own Combo – Pick 2 $13.79128August 2026
Jose Tejas$13.87Jose's Special Chicken Tacos (2) $10.87120August 2026

Prices are from each chain's benchmark location; see each page for full menus.

Full On The Border Menu

Starters & Dips | Fajitas & Our Mesquite Grill | Combos | Tacos | Enchiladas | Burritos & Chimis | Border Bowls, Salads, & Soups | Kids | Family Meals & Kits | Party Platters | Sides & Add-Ons | Desserts | Beverages | 'Ritas & Beer | Lunch

Starters & Dips

ItemPriceCalProtein (g)Carbs (g)Fat (g)
Signature QuesoPrepared in-house with tomatoes, green chiles, onions, cilantro, poblano & jalapeño peppers.$11.1918010713
Beef EmpanadasFour handmade pastries filled with mixed cheese & seasoned ground beef. Served with our signature queso.$10.791,130408071
Firecracker Stuffed JalapeñosFour handmade, tempura-fried jalapeños filled with mixed cheese and chicken. Served with ranch dressing.$9.59
Stacked NachosChips piled high with seasoned ground beef, refried beans and queso. Topped with lime crema, pico de gallo, pickled jalapeños and guacamole.$16.19
Grande Fajita NachosTostada chips topped with refried beans, fajita chicken or steak and melted mixed cheese. Served with guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo and pickled jalapeños.from $16.19
Grande Bean & Cheese NachosTostada chips topped with refried beans and melted mixed cheese. Served with guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo and pickled jalapeños.$14.191,340568189
Guacamole Live!®Made fresh with whole avocados, tomato, jalapeño, cilantro, red onion, lime and a pinch of salt.$15.39
Guacamole AppFreshly made in small batches throughout the day with whole avocados, red onion, cilantro, lime and salt.$10.59640199522
Guac/Queso DuoThe best of both worlds. Guacamole and a cup of signature queso.$14.79
Border QuesoOur signature queso mixed with our salsa verde for an extra kick.$11.79
Chicken FlautasFour hand-rolled yellow corn tortillas filled with chicken tinga and fried golden. Topped with a lime crema drizzle and queso fresco. Served with a side of pico de gallo and signature queso for dipping.$14.39
Texas Queso FriesFries smothered in queso and topped with Jack cheese, crispy bacon crumbles, spicy avocado ranch, and sliced pickled jalapenos.$12.391,310509283
Border SamplerChicken quesadillas, fajita steak nachos and chicken flautas. Served with guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo, pickled jalapeños and our signature queso.$18.992,07089110141
Fajita QuesadillasYour choice of fajita chicken, steak, combo, brisket, or veggies. Served with fresh guacamole, sour cream and pico de gallo.from $15.99

The cheapest Starters & Dips item is the Firecracker Stuffed Jalapeños at $9.59. Prices run to $18.99 across 14 priced items at this Columbus location. Best protein per dollar: Border Sampler at 89g for $18.99.

Fajitas & Our Mesquite Grill

ItemPriceCalProtein (g)Carbs (g)Fat (g)
Fajita Family Pick Two FeastServing 4 to 5 guests, our feasts are designed for sharing food and fun around the table. Choose any two Classic Fajita styles. Served with hand-pressed flour tortillas, pico de gallo, cheese, guacamole, and sour cream.$70.79
The Ultimate Fajita Family FeastFeaturing our NEW premium mesquite fire grilled outside skirt steak, chicken, shrimp, pork carnitas, and sautéed vegetables. Served with hand-pressed flour tortillas, pico de gallo, cheese, sour cream, guacamole, and grilled jalapeno. Serves 4 to 5.$70.79
The Ultimate FajitaMesquite-grilled outside skirt steak, chicken, shrimp, and pork carnitas with sautéed vegetables. Served with hand-pressed flour tortillas, pico de gallo, cheese, and grilled jalapeno. Sour Cream and guacamole available on request.$38.391,010733571
Monterey Ranch Chicken FajitasMesquite-grilled chicken smothered with melted Jack cheese, crumbled bacon and ranch dressing. Served with hand-pressed flour tortillas, pico de gallo, and cheese.$24.39
Border Smart Chicken FajitasMesquite-grilled chicken with sautéed onions and bell peppers. Served with black beans, white corn tortillas, pico de gallo and guacamole.$19.19
Carne Asada1/2 lb. of our NEW mesquite fire grilled, premium outside skirt steak. Served with seasoned butter, grilled jalapeno, sautéed vegetables and Mexican rice.$26.391,050415771
Grilled Queso ChickenOur NEW mesquite-grilled chicken breast, topped with creamy Signature Queso and fresh sliced avocado. Served with sautéed vegetables and cilantro lime rice.$17.99720495935
Mexican Grilled ChickenOur NEW mesquite-grilled chicken breast, topped with pico de gallo and house-made salsa. Served with sautéed vegetables and cilantro lime rice.$17.99490335318
Add Shrimp SkewerA skewer with three mesquite-grilled shrimp brushed with lime cilantro chimichurri. Does not include rice and beans.$5.8950714.5
Tacos Al CarbonFlour tortillas with fajita chicken or steak, Jack cheese, diced onion and chopped cilantro. Served with pico de gallo, fresh guacamole, and roasted red chile tomatillo salsa.from $15.29
Classic FajitasChoose from our NEW mesquite fire grilled, premium proteins. Served with hand-pressed flour tortillas, pico de gallo, cheese, and grilled jalapeno. Sour Cream and guacamole available on request.from $23.39
Classic Fajitas for TwoChoose any two of our NEW mesquite fire grilled, premium proteins. Served with hand-pressed flour tortillas, pico de gallo, cheese, and grilled jalapeno. Sour Cream and guacamole available on request.$43.19

The Add Shrimp Skewer is the lowest-priced Fajitas & Our Mesquite Grill item at $5.89 at this Columbus location. The 12 priced items range up to $70.79. Best protein per dollar: Grilled Queso Chicken at 49g for $17.99.

Combos

ItemPrice
El Gran PapiCheese quesadilla, chicken tinga enchilada with sour cream sauce, seasoned ground beef taco, crispy or soft, chicken flauta and beef empanadas with signature queso. Served with Mexican rice.$19.79
Create Your Own Combo – Pick 3Choose any three of your favorites to create the perfect combo!$16.19
Create Your Own Combo – Pick 4Choose any four of your favorites to create the perfect combo!$18.59
Create Your Own Combo – Pick 2Choose any two of your favorites to create the perfect combo!$13.79

The cheapest Combos item is the Create Your Own Combo – Pick 2 at $13.79. The 4 priced items top out at $19.79 at this Columbus location.

Tacos

ItemPrice
Honey-Chipotle Shrimp TacosGrilled shrimp, hand-tossed in honey-chipotle sauce with cilantro, spicy avocado ranch and shredded cabbage.from $15.99
Brisket TacosShredded beef brisket, Jack cheese, fried onion strings and jalapeño-BBQ sauce in hand-pressed flour tortillas.from $16.09
Dos XX® Fish TacosDos XX beer-battered fish, creamy red chile sauce, shredded cabbage, mixed cheese and pico de gallo in hand-pressed flour tortillas.from $14.79
Birria Quesa TacosBeef barbacoa, Mexican cheese, diced onion and cilantro in crispy flour tortillas. Served with hot consommé for dipping.from $17.39
Southwest Chicken TacosMesquite-grilled chicken, cheddar cheese, creamy red chile sauce and fried onion strings in hand-pressed flour tortillas.from $14.99

The cheapest Tacos item is the Dos XX® Fish Tacos starting at $14.79, and prices reach $17.39 across 5 priced items at this Columbus location.

Enchiladas

ItemPriceCalProtein (g)Carbs (g)Fat (g)
Tres Cheese Enchiladas (Vegetarian)Three cheese enchiladas topped with roasted red chile tomatillo salsa. Served with cilantro lime rice and black beans or sautéed vegetables.$16.39
Ranchiladas1/2 lb of of our NEW mesquite fire grilled, premium outside skirt steak. Served with our house-made red chile-tomatillo salsa and two hand-rolled cheese enchiladas smothered with chile con carne.$26.991,070684270
Border Queso Beef EnchiladasTwo seasoned ground beef enchiladas topped with our border queso (Signature queso mixed with salsa verde).$14.89

The cheapest Enchiladas item is the Border Queso Beef Enchiladas at $14.89. Prices run to $26.99 across 3 priced items at this Columbus location. Best protein per dollar: Ranchiladas at 68g for $26.99.

Burritos & Chimis

ItemPrice
Classic ChimichangaSeasoned ground beef, chicken tinga, fajita chicken or steak, rolled in a flour tortilla with pico de gallo and cheese and fried. Smothered with your choice of sauce.from $15.99
Bean & Cheese BurritoRefried beans and mixed cheese rolled in a flour tortilla. Smothered with your choice of sauce.$15.89
Veggie Burrito (Vegetarian)Zucchini, squash, bell peppers and Jack cheese, rolled in a flour tortilla smothered with roasted red chile tomatillo salsa. Served with cilantro lime rice and black beans or sautéed vegetables.$15.89
Veggie ChimichangaOur Veggie Burrito fried crispy and smothered with roasted red chile tomatillo salsa. Served with cilantro lime rice and black beans or sautéed vegetables.$15.99
The Big Bordurrito®A HUGE serving of fajita chicken or steak wrapped in a seared flour tortilla with Mexican rice, mixed cheese, black beans, sautéed poblano & onion, pico de gallo and Signature Queso. Vegetarian option comes with cilantro-lime rice and black beans.from $16.79
Classic BurritoSeasoned ground beef, chicken tinga, fajita chicken or steak, rolled in a flour tortilla with pico de gallo and cheese. Smothered with your choice of sauce.from $15.89

The Bean & Cheese Burrito is the lowest-priced Burritos & Chimis item at $15.89 at this Columbus location. The 6 priced items range up to $16.79.

Border Bowls, Salads, & Soups

ItemPrice
Chicken Tortilla SoupHomemade chicken broth loaded with chicken tinga, rice, zucchini and Jack cheese, topped with fresh avocado and tortilla strips.from $7.79
Fajita SaladOur mesquite fire grilled chicken or NEW premium outside skirt steak, served over a bed of sauteed onions with a crisp blend of lettuce & shredded cabbage, pico de gallo, roasted corn, fresh avocado and queso fresco.from $18.29
Border BowlYour choice of protein served over cilantro lime rice, black beans, pickled red onions, toasted corn, queso fresco, shredded lettuce, pico de gallo, lime crema and sliced avocado. Guacamole Border Bowl does not include sliced avocado.from $15.59
Grande Taco SaladSeasoned ground beef or chicken tinga on a crisp blend of lettuce & shredded cabbage, mixed cheese, fresh guacamole, lime crema, pico de gallo and pickled jalapeños. Served in a crispy tortilla shell.from $14.99

The cheapest Border Bowls, Salads, & Soups item is the Chicken Tortilla Soup starting at $7.79. The 4 priced items top out at $18.29 at this Columbus location.

Kids

ItemPrice
Kids Corn DogServed with fries.$9.19
Kids Taco PlateTwo soft or crispy tacos with seasoned ground beef and mixed cheese. Served with Mexican rice and refried beans.from $10.09
Big Kid NachosBig nacho chips topped with refried beans, seasoned ground beef, mixed cheese and our signature queso.from $10.39
Kids Enchilada PlatePick your enchilada – beef, chicken or cheese. Served with Mexican rice and refried beans.from $9.19
Kids Grilled Chicken Soft TacoMesquite-grilled chicken in a flour tortilla. Served with mixed cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, Mexican rice and refried beans.$8.39
Kids Border Chicken StripsThree all-white meat crispy chicken tenders. Served with fries.$9.59
Kids QuesadillaChoose cheese or chicken. Served with fries.from $9.39

The cheapest Kids item is the Kids Grilled Chicken Soft Taco at $8.39, and prices reach $10.39 across 7 priced items at this Columbus location.

Family Meals & Kits

ItemPrice
Fajita Family Meal (Serves 4-5)Mesquite-grilled chicken or steak with onions & peppers, flour tortillas, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream, cheese or guacamole, Mexican rice, choice of beans and our famous chips & salsa.from $73.19
Build Your Own Taco Kit (Serves 3-5)Seasoned ground beef or chicken tinga, 10 flour tortillas or crispy taco shells, lettuce, tomato and mixed cheese. Served with Mexican rice, choice of beans, a bowl of signature queso and our famous chips & salsa.$47.99
Primo Build Your Own Taco Kit (Serves 3-5)Brisket or mesquite-grilled chicken, 10 flour tortillas, onion strings, shredded cheese and sauce. Served with Mexican rice, choice of beans, a bowl of signature queso and our famous chips & salsa.$62.39
Taco & Enchilada Family MealFive soft or crispy seasoned ground beef or chicken tinga tacos topped with lettuce, mixed cheese and tomato, and five seasoned ground beef, chicken tinga or cheese enchiladas. Served with Mexican rice, choice of beans and our famous chips & salsa.$47.99
Enchilada Family MealTen enchiladas. Choose from cheese, seasoned ground beef or chicken tinga. Served with Mexican rice, choice of beans and our famous chips & salsa.$47.99
King Ranch Mexican CasseroleLayers of white corn tortillas, sour cream sauce, chicken tinga, poblano & onion, queso and melted mixed cheese. Served with our famous chips & salsa and choice of rice & beans or a house salad.$47.99
Veggie Mexican CasseroleLayers of white corn tortillas, roasted red chile tomatillo salsa, sautéed vegetables, black beans, poblano & onion, queso and melted mixed cheese. Served with our famous chips & salsa and choice of rice & beans or a house salad.$44.39
Large House Salad (Serves 8-10 as Side)A crisp blend of lettuce & shredded cabbage, pico de gallo and queso fresco. Served with tortilla strips and choice of dressing.$34.79
Mini Sopapilla Platter (Serves 8-12)48 mini sopapillas with chocolate sauce and honey.$19.99
Add Queso and Sopapillas to any Family MealMake it a 3 course meal and add a quart of queso and a mini sopapilla platter with honey and chocolate sauce.$29.99

The cheapest Family Meals & Kits item is the Mini Sopapilla Platter (Serves 8-12) at $19.99. Prices run to $73.19 across 10 priced items at this Columbus location.

Party Platters

ItemPriceCalProtein (g)Carbs (g)Fat (g)
5-Layer DipServed chilled with layers of refried beans, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo, mixed cheese and pickled jalapeños. Served with tortilla crisps.from $31.19
Beef Empanada Platter24 handmade pastries filled with mixed cheese & seasoned ground beef. Served with signature queso.$49.195,340186379332
Mini Chimichanga Platter24 seasoned ground beef or chicken tinga mini chimis. Served with signature queso.from $45.59
Mini Quesadilla Platter24 cheese, chicken or steak mini quesadillas. Served with sour cream, pico de gallo and guacamole.from $39.59
Mini Sopapillas Platter (Serves 8-12)48 mini sopapillas with chocolate sauce and honey.$19.99
Create Your Own PlatterPick any two, three or four of your favorite appetizers. Served with signature queso. 24 piecesfrom $61.19
Mexican Sampler PlatterMini chicken quesadillas, beef empanadas and beef or chicken mini chimis. Served with queso. 24 pieces$59.993,710183144268

The Mini Sopapillas Platter (Serves 8-12) is the lowest-priced Party Platters item at $19.99 at this Columbus location. The 7 priced items range up to $61.19. Best protein per dollar: Beef Empanada Platter at 186g for $49.19.

Sides & Add-Ons

ItemPriceCalProtein (g)Carbs (g)Fat (g)
GuacamoleIndividual Side or Quartfrom $1.59640199522
SalsaQuart$9.9940290
Chips & SalsaA La Carte$2.999101111645
Grilled Shrimp SkewerA skewer with three mesquite-grilled shrimp brushed with lime cilantro chimichurri.$5.89
Tacos (crispy or soft)A La Cartefrom $5.19
TortillasA La Carte or Dozenfrom $1.19
Sour CreamIndividual Side or Quartfrom $1.5960115
Pico de GalloIndividual Side or Quartfrom $1.5910010.5
Mixed CheeseIndividual Side or Quartfrom $1.59110719
French FriesIndividual Side$2.39
Refried BeansIndividual Side or Quartfrom $1.9922010307
Black Beans (Vegetarian)Individual Side or Quartfrom $1.99
Mexican RiceIndividual Side or Quartfrom $1.998401514821
Cilantro Lime Rice (Vegetarian)Individual Side or Quartfrom $1.991803372
Sautéed Vegetables (Vegetarian)Individual Side or Poundfrom $2.79100297
House SaladA crisp blend of lettuce & shredded cabbage, pico de gallo and queso fresco. Topped with crispy tortilla strips and served with choice of dressing.$7.59

The highest-protein Sides & Add-Ons item is the Guacamole with 19g protein starting at $1.59. The 16 priced items range from $1.19 to $9.99 at this Columbus location.

Desserts

ItemPriceCalProtein (g)Carbs (g)Fat (g)
Tres Leches CakeA Mexican tradition. A light cake soaked in three kinds of sweet milk, topped with whipped cream and strawberry.$11.79750149337
Mini SopapillasShareable mini Mexican pastries coated in cinnamon-sugar. Served with honey and chocolate sauce for dipping.$7.99
Mini Sopapillas – Half OrderShareable mini Mexican pastries coated in cinnamon-sugar. Served with honey and chocolate sauce for dipping. Served with honey or chocolate sauce for dipping.$3.89
Border Brownie SundaeRich double chocolate brownie topped with vanilla ice cream and a chocolate sauce drizzle. Feeds up to four.$9.198901111149
Strawberry Cheesecake ChimisGolden fried cheesecake-filled chimichangas and strawberry puree.$9.991,010149562

The cheapest Desserts item is the Mini Sopapillas – Half Order at $3.89, and prices reach $11.79 across 5 priced items at this Columbus location.

Beverages

ItemPriceCalProtein (g)Carbs (g)Fat (g)
Pepsi® Fountain DrinkWe proudly serve Pepsi® products.$3.59
Diet Pepsi® Fountain DrinkWe proudly serve Pepsi® products.$3.59
Pepsi® Zero Fountain DrinkWe proudly serve Pepsi® products.$3.59
Dr. Pepper Fountain Drink$3.59
Starry® Fountain DrinkWe proudly serve Pepsi® products.$3.59
Mountain Dew® Fountain DrinkWe proudly serve Pepsi® products.$3.59
Tropicana® Fruit Punch Fountain DrinkWe proudly serve Pepsi® products.$3.591800450
Tropicana® Lemonade Fountain DrinkWe proudly serve Pepsi® products.from $3.59
Iced Teafrom $3.59
Kids Border BlastsFrozen blended treats with a blast of flavor. Pick from cherry or blue raspberry.from $4.99
Fiesta CanteensIced tea, lemonade & flavored teas by the gallon.from $12.59
Aquafina® Bottled Water$3.590000
OTB Margarita Mix Fiesta CanteensEnjoy our famous house margarita mix at home! Just add your own liter of tequila & 2 cups of triple sec to yield a gallon of margaritas. Approximately 15-20 servings.from $13.191,39003650

The cheapest Beverages item is the Pepsi® Fountain Drink at $3.59. Prices run to $13.19 across 13 priced items at this Columbus location.

'Ritas & Beer

ItemPriceCalProtein (g)Carbs (g)Fat (g)
Mango MargaritaThe perfect mix of margarita and mango.from $11.89
Strawberry MargaritaA sweet treat blended with strawberries.from $11.894200730
House MargaritaOur classic margarita mix, house tequila and Juárez triple sec.from $10.69
Bud Light12oz bottle$5.29110170
Coors Light12oz bottle$5.29100150
Corona Extra12oz bottle$6.491501140
Corona Premier12oz bottle$6.4990130
Dos Equis Ambar12oz bottle$6.491501140
Dos Equis Lager12oz bottle$6.491301110
Heineken Original12oz bottle$6.49
Heineken 0.0 Alcohol Free12oz bottle$6.49
Michelob Ultra12oz bottle$6.49100130
Miller Lite12oz bottle$5.29100130
Modelo Especial12oz bottle$6.491401140
Tecate12oz can$6.491401140
Blue Moon Belgian White12oz bottle$6.49
Budweiser Lager12oz bottle$5.291501110

The Bud Light is the lowest-priced 'Ritas & Beer item at $5.29 at this Columbus location. The 17 priced items range up to $11.89. Best protein per dollar: Bud Light at 1g for $5.29.

Lunch

ItemPrice
Quesadilla ComboA lunch-size quesadilla served with pico de gallo, sour cream and guacamole, plus a cup of chicken tortilla soup or house salad.from $12.99
Lunch BurritoSeasoned ground beef or chicken tinga, pico de gallo and cheese, rolled in a flour tortilla and smothered with your choice of sauce. Served with Mexican rice and choice of beans.from $13.59
Lunch ChimichangaSeasoned ground beef or chicken tinga, pico de gallo and cheese, rolled in a flour tortilla and fried. Smothered with your choice of sauce and served with Mexican rice and choice of beans.from $13.59
Create Your Own Lunch ComboPick any two. Served with Mexican rice and choice of beans.$12.39
Border's Best Lunch FajitasA lunch-size portion of our NEW Mesquite fired premium outside skirt steak or chicken fajitas. Served with hand-pressed flour tortillas, pico de gallo, cheese, grilled jalapeno, Mexican rice and choice of beans. Sour Cream and guacamole available on request.from $17.59

The cheapest Lunch item is the Create Your Own Lunch Combo at $12.39. The 5 priced items top out at $17.59 at this Columbus location.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is the Carne Asada at On The Border?

The Carne Asada costs $26.39 at On The Border as of August 2026 – one of 12 items in the Fajitas & Our Mesquite Grill section.

What is the cheapest meal-worthy item at On The Border?

Setting aside condiments, drinks and extras, the cheapest meal-worthy item on the On The Border menu is the Create Your Own Combo – Pick 2 at $13.79 as of August 2026.

What is the price range at On The Border?

Prices on the On The Border menu run from $1.19 to $73.19 as of August 2026, counting everything on the page from single sides up to family-size and catering orders, and half the priced items are $12.39 or less.

How many items are on the On The Border menu?

The On The Border menu we track lists 128 items across 15 sections as of August 2026.

On The Border Menu PDF

Download the full On The Border menu with prices as a PDF: On The Border Menu Prices PDF (updated August 2026).

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