On The Border Menu USA Prices 2026
If you are looking for the On The Border menu with prices, you landed at the right place. Here you can explore the full On The Border menu for 2026, every sizzling fajita, taco, burrito, enchilada and margarita with current national-average prices. This is the Dallas-born Tex-Mex cantina famous for mesquite-grilled fajitas that hit your table still crackling, plus tableside guacamole mashed from two whole avocados. Everything below comes from the official On The Border menu and current restaurant pricing, so find your craving and dig in.
On The Border Menu: Starters & Dips Prices
Starters at On The Border run from $5.29 for the Original Queso to $15.61 for the Border Sampler built for sharing. This is honestly the strongest part of the menu. The queso is creamy with fresh jalapenos, cilantro and poblano peppers, and yes, you can get it carne style with seasoned ground beef for a buck more. But the move? Guacamole Live. They mash it at your table from two whole avocados. It is $9.99 and worth every penny.
| Item | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Original Queso | Creamy queso with fresh jalapenos, cilantro, poblano peppers; carne style add $1.00 | $5.29 |
| Guacamole Appetizer | Made fresh throughout the day with 100% Hass avocados | $5.69 |
| OTB Dip Trio | Original queso, zesty avocado ranch dip, warm black bean dip | $5.99 |
| Avocado Fries | Lightly battered avocado slices, fried crispy | $6.24 |
| Ultimate Loaded Queso | Loaded with jack cheese, seasoned ground beef, refried beans, guacamole | $9.36 |
| Beef Empanadas | Five flaky handmade pastries stuffed with cheese and seasoned ground beef | $9.74 |
| Firecracker Stuffed Jalapenos | Six tempura-battered jalapenos stuffed with mixed cheeses and chicken | $9.99 |
| Chicken Flautas | Handmade corn tortillas filled with slow-cooked pulled chicken | $9.99 |
| Guacamole Live | Made fresh to order at your table with two whole avocados | $9.99 |
| Grande Fajita Nachos | Fajita steak or chicken with pico de gallo, sour cream, guacamole | $11.86 |
| Fajita Quesadillas | Fajita steak or chicken, melted cheese, peppers, sauteed onions | $11.86 |
| Border Sampler | Chicken quesadillas, steak nachos, chicken flautas; feeds the table | $15.61 |
How Much Are On The Border Fajitas?
On The Border fajita prices in 2026 depend on your protein and your party size. Chicken fajitas run $21.99 for one or $34.99 for two, and beef fajitas are $29.99 for one or $54.99 for two. These are the signature dish for a reason. Everything is grilled over real mesquite wood, and the platter shows up still sizzling with peppers and onions, warm flour tortillas on the side. Ordering for two is the value play, the second person only costs about $13 more.
| Item | Details | For One | For Two |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veggie Fajita | Grilled seasonal vegetables, sauteed peppers and onions | $19.99 | $29.99 |
| Chicken Fajita | Mesquite-grilled chicken, sauteed peppers and onions, warm tortillas | $21.99 | $34.99 |
| Seared Pork Carnitas Fajita | Slow-cooked carnitas, sauteed peppers and onions | $21.99 | $34.99 |
| Grilled Shrimp Fajita | Mesquite-grilled shrimp, sauteed peppers and onions | $21.99 | $34.99 |
| Combination Fajitas | Your choice of two proteins | $26.99 | $45.99 |
| Beef Fajita | Premium beef fajita steak, sauteed peppers and onions | $29.99 | $54.99 |
| The Ultimate Fajita | Beef fajita, chicken and grilled shrimp; serves 1 to 2 | $36.99 | |
| Ultimate Fajita Feast | Beef fajita, chicken, pork carnitas, shrimp, sauteed vegetables; serves 3 to 4 | $69.99 | |
| Add Shrimp Skewer | Add to any fajita platter | $4.99 | |
From the Mesquite Grill
Not in a fajita mood? The grill section has plated entrees with rice and vegetables:
| Item | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Grilled Queso Chicken | Grilled chicken with queso, avocado, sauteed vegetables, cilantro lime rice | $15.99 |
| Mexican Grilled Chicken | Pico de gallo, salsa, sauteed vegetables, cilantro lime rice | $15.99 |
| Santa Fe Chicken | Chicken fajita, jack cheese, pico de gallo, avocado, cilantro lime rice | $15.99 |
| Carne Asada | 8 oz beef fajita steak, sauteed vegetables, Mexican rice | $29.99 |
Tacos: Birria, Brisket & Dos XX Fish
Tacos at On The Border run from $13.74 to $17.79, and they do not skimp on filling. The Birria Quesa Tacos at $17.79 are the priciest tacos on the menu and, honestly, the most fun to eat: crispy, cheesy, slow-braised beef. The Brisket Tacos with jalapeno-bbq sauce and crispy onion strings are my personal pick. And the Dos XX Fish Tacos, beer-battered and golden, come with a creamy red chile sauce that I wish they bottled.
| Item | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Taco Melts | Seasoned ground beef or slow-cooked pulled chicken | $10.61 |
| Loaded Carne Asada Tacos | Premium carne asada steak, creamy red chile sauce, cheddar and jack | $13.74 |
| Dos XX Fish Tacos | Dos Equis beer-battered golden fried fish, creamy red chile sauce, cabbage | $14.99 |
| Southwest Chicken Tacos | Grilled chicken, creamy red chile sauce, cheddar and jack cheese | $15.29 |
| Tacos Al Carbon | Two fresh flour tortillas with seasoned grilled fajita steak or chicken | $15.59 |
| Honey-Chipotle Shrimp Tacos | Grilled shrimp with sweet honey-chipotle glaze | $16.19 |
| Brisket Tacos | Smoked beef brisket, jack cheese, jalapeno-bbq sauce, crispy onion strings | $16.39 |
| Birria Quesa Tacos | Crispy cheese-crusted tacos with slow-braised beef | $17.79 |
Burritos & Chimichangas
The burrito lineup is the value sweet spot on the On The Border menu. A Classic Burrito or Classic Chimichanga is $9.49, and even the loaded Big Bordurrito stays under $11. The Three-Sauce Fajita Burrito at $9.99, with ranchero, sour cream and queso sauces all on one burrito, is the one I keep coming back to.
| Item | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Classic Burrito | Your choice of meat, pico de gallo, cheese; topped with chile con carne, sour cream sauce, queso or ranchero | $9.49 |
| Classic Chimichanga | Hand-rolled, fried golden brown, melted cheese, choice of sauce | $9.49 |
| Three-Sauce Fajita Burrito | Grilled fajita steak or chicken with ranchero, sour cream and queso sauces | $9.99 |
| The Big Bordurrito | Fajita steak or chicken, Mexican rice, black beans, caramelized onions, cheese, sour cream sauce, side salad | $10.79 |
Enchiladas
Enchiladas range from $9.99 for the grilled-style singles to $28.19 for the Ranchiladas platter that feeds a serious appetite. The grilled enchiladas are the lighter, fresher-tasting option, while the Border Queso Beef Enchiladas are pure comfort: smothered in queso, no apologies.
| Item | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Avocado with Red Chile Pesto | Grilled enchilada with fresh avocado, peppers, chipotle sauce, cheddar and pepper jack | $9.99 |
| Pepper Jack Chicken | Grilled fajita chicken, bell peppers, chipotle sauce, cheddar and pepper jack | $9.99 |
| Smoky Beef Brisket | Slow-roasted beef brisket, cheddar and pepper jack, fresh pico de gallo | $10.49 |
| Border Queso Beef Enchiladas | Beef enchiladas smothered in queso | $15.39 |
| Tres Cheese Enchiladas | Vegetarian, three melted cheeses | $16.59 |
| Ranchiladas | Mesquite-grilled steak with ranchero sauce plus two hand-rolled cheese and onion enchiladas | $28.19 |
Tex-Mex Pick ’em Combos
The Pick ’em Combos are the smartest deal on the menu: pick any 2 for $13.99 or any 3 for $15.99, all served with Mexican rice and refried beans. You get to mix and match across the whole menu, which is perfect when you cannot decide between a taco and an enchilada. Spoiler: get both.
Combo Choices
Classics: Chicken Flauta, Beef Empanadas (2) | Enchiladas: Cheese with chile con carne or queso, Picadillo Beef | Soft or Crispy Tacos: Picadillo Beef, Chicken Tinga, Crispy Fish (add $1.29) | Soup or Salad: Chicken Tortilla Soup, House Salad
| Item | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Create Your Own Combo, Pick 2 | Any two combo items with Mexican rice and refried beans | $13.99 |
| Create Your Own Combo, Pick 3 | Any three combo items with Mexican rice and refried beans | $15.99 |
| El Gran Papi | Loaded combo platter | $20.39 |
Does On The Border Have a Lunch Menu?
Yes, and it is one of the better lunch deals in casual dining. On The Border lunch menu prices run from $7.29 to $10.99 on weekdays, with the Create Your Own Combo at $8.99. The Border’s Best Lunch Fajitas, steak or chicken with all the fixings for $10.49 to $10.99, tastes like dinner but costs like lunch.
| Item | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Lunch Taco Salad | Choice of meat, cheese, black bean and corn salsa, guacamole, sour cream, pico in a crispy shell | $7.29 |
| Lunch Fajita Nachos | Chicken or steak with pico de gallo, sour cream, guacamole | $7.79 |
| Lunch Burrito | Choice of meat, pico de gallo, cheese, choice of sauce, rice and beans | $7.99 |
| Lunch Chimichanga | Hand-rolled, fried golden, melted cheese, choice of sauce | $7.99 |
| Quesadilla Combo | Lunch fajita steak or chicken quesadilla with soup or house salad | $7.99 |
| Lunch Dos XX Fish Tacos | Beer-battered fish, creamy red chile sauce, cabbage, rice and beans | $8.49 |
| Create Your Own Lunch Combo | Two lunch items, mix and match | $8.99 |
| Lunch Brisket Tacos | Smoked brisket, jack cheese, jalapeno-bbq sauce, onion strings, rice and beans | $9.29 |
| Border’s Best Lunch Fajitas | Steak or chicken with sauteed peppers, all the fixings, rice and beans | $10.49 – $10.99 |
Soups, Salads & Border Bowls
Lighter options run from $4.49 to $16.09. The Chicken Tortilla Soup at $4.99 is the cheapest warm bowl on the menu, slow-cooked pulled chicken, rice and vegetables topped with fresh avocado. The Sizzling Fajita Salad is pure theater: it gets topped tableside with crackling mesquite-grilled steak or chicken.
| Item | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| House Salad | Served with choice of dressing | $4.49 |
| Chicken Tortilla Soup | Slow-cooked pulled chicken, rice, vegetables, fresh avocado | $4.99 |
| Chicken Salsa Fresca | Mesquite-grilled chicken, spicy salsa fresca, Mexican rice, grilled vegetables | $10.49 |
| Tomatillo Chicken | Grilled chicken, tomatillo sauce, pico de gallo, queso fresco, cilantro lime rice | $10.49 |
| Grilled Chicken Border Bowl | Lime-cilantro chimichurri chicken, black beans, peppers, queso fresco, avocado | $11.00 |
| Grande Taco Salad | Seasoned ground beef or slow-cooked pulled chicken in a crispy shell | $12.24 |
| Citrus Chipotle Chicken Salad | Pulled chicken breast, mango citrus vinaigrette | $12.24 |
| Sizzling Fajita Salad | Topped tableside with sizzling mesquite-grilled steak or chicken | $12.49 |
| Border Bowl (Steak) | Chimichurri steak, cilantro lime rice, black beans, queso fresco, avocado | $16.09 |
Kids Menu
The On The Border kids menu starts at $7.99, and every plate is sized for smaller appetites. Simple, familiar, and the quesadilla is basically kid-proof.
| Item | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Kids Menu | Taco plate, quesadilla or chicken strips, from | $7.99 |
| Kids Corn Dog | With fries | $9.39 |
| Kids Quesadilla | Cheese quesadilla, kid-sized | $9.59 |
| Kids Taco Plate | Soft taco with rice and beans | $10.39 |
| Kids Grilled Chicken Soft Taco | Grilled chicken, soft tortilla | $10.79 |
Family Meals & Catering Prices
Feeding a crowd? On The Border catering prices run $47.99 to $73.19 for family meals serving 3 to 5, which beats ordering five separate entrees. The Build Your Own Taco Kit at $47.99 is the budget hero for game night, while the Fajita Family Meal at $73.19 brings the sizzle home.
| Item | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Build Your Own Taco Kit | Serves 3 to 5, tortillas, proteins, toppings | $47.99 |
| Taco & Enchilada Family Meal | Serves 4 to 5 | $47.99 |
| Primo Build Your Own Taco Kit | Serves 3 to 5, upgraded proteins | $62.39 |
| Ultimate Fajita Feast | Serves 3 to 4, four proteins plus vegetables | $69.99 |
| Fajita Family Pick Two Feast | Pick two fajita proteins, family style | $71.99 |
| Fajita Family Meal | Serves 4 to 5, with all the fixings | $73.19 |
| Mini Sopapilla Platter | Serves 8 to 12, dessert for the table | $20.39 |
Desserts
Save room. Desserts run from $2.00 to $6.30, and the warm sopapillas are the cheapest sweet on the menu. The Chocolate Turtle Empanadas, flaky pastries filled with chocolate, caramel and pecans, served warm with vanilla ice cream, are dangerously good.
| Item | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sopapillas | Warm cinnamon-sugar pastries | $2.00 |
| Caramel Pudding | Classic caramel flan-style pudding | $5.00 |
| Chocolate Turtle Empanadas | Flaky pastries with chocolate, caramel, pecans, rolled in cinnamon-sugar, vanilla ice cream | $6.10 |
| Border Brownie Sundae | Warm brownie with vanilla ice cream | $6.30 |
| Apple Crisp | Warm apple crisp with ice cream | $6.30 |
| Kahlua Ice Cream Pie | Coffee liqueur ice cream pie | $6.30 |
Drinks & Margaritas
The cantina side is serious business. Frozen and rocks margaritas, Coronaritas, and ice-cold beer, all made to pair with the mesquite smoke. Drink prices vary by location and by state alcohol rules, so ask your server for the current board.
Cantina Favorites
Fresh Lime Skinny Margarita | Fruit Margaritas (rotating seasonal flavors) | Coronarita (margarita with an ice-cold Coronita) | Borderita Grande | Herradura Grande | OTB House Margarita | OTB Meltdown | Dos Equis and domestic beers | Fountain drinks and iced tea
On The Border Nutrition Information
Watching calories at a Tex-Mex cantina is a balancing act, but On The Border makes it doable. The mesquite grill is your friend: grilled chicken, grilled shrimp and fajita vegetables are naturally lean. The Border Smart lineup and the grilled enchiladas skip the heavy cheese sauces, and a cup of Chicken Tortilla Soup is one of the lightest warm options on the menu.
Lighter Picks
Chicken Salsa Fresca (mesquite-grilled chicken, salsa fresca) | Tomatillo Chicken (grilled chicken, veggies, cilantro lime rice) | Grilled Shrimp Fajita (lean protein, load up on peppers) | Chicken Tortilla Soup | House Salad
On the heavier end, expect the fried items (chimichangas, flautas, avocado fries) and the loaded queso to pack the most calories. On The Border publishes an official nutrition PDF with full calorie, fat and sodium data, so check their website if you are tracking closely.
On The Border Deals & Money-Saving Tips
On The Border rewards its regulars, and the happy hour alone is worth planning around.
- Join Border Rewards. The free loyalty program has tiers, and you earn points every time you dine that turn into discounts and free food. Membership also comes with a birthday surprise.
- Hit happy hour. Monday through Friday, 4 to 7 PM, the bar and patio run drink specials, and on Thursdays from 4 PM to close, select appetizers are half off.
- Eat lunch on weekdays. Lunch combos run $7.29 to $10.99, a solid 30 to 40 percent cheaper than the same food at dinner.
- Free delivery on $50+. Ordering online for pickup or delivery? Orders over $50 get free delivery.
- Sign up for the email list. Joining Club Cantina has historically come with a free queso and chips coupon, plus first dibs on seasonal specials.
- Go family style. The $47.99 Build Your Own Taco Kit feeds 3 to 5 for less than two dinner entrees.
On The Border Opening Hours
Most On The Border locations follow the same weekly pattern, opening at 11 AM every day:
| Day | Typical Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday – Thursday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Friday – Saturday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
Hours vary by location, and some spots open later or close earlier on Sundays. The bar often stays open a bit past the kitchen. Check your local restaurant’s listing before heading over, especially on holidays.
About On The Border
On The Border started in 1982 in Dallas, Texas, when three friends opened a single restaurant to share the Tex-Mex food they loved. More than four decades later, it has grown into one of America’s best-known Mexican grill and cantina chains, with locations across the United States. The brand is built on mesquite-wood grilling, sizzling fajitas, and everything made fresh daily: tortillas pressed by hand, chips fried in-house, salsa chopped fresh, and guacamole mashed to order. Headquarters remain in Dallas, Texas. That is the full On The Border menu for 2026, and honestly, it is one of the most complete Tex-Mex lineups in casual dining.
On The Border Menu FAQs
What is the most popular item at On The Border?
The sizzling mesquite-grilled fajitas are the signature bestseller, with the Chicken Fajita at $21.99 for one the most-ordered plate. The Guacamole Live, mashed tableside for $9.99, is the most famous starter.
What is the cheapest item on the On The Border menu?
The cheapest items are the House Salad at $4.49, a cup of Chicken Tortilla Soup at $4.99, and the Original Queso at $5.29. Warm Sopapillas at $2.00 are the cheapest dessert.
How much are On The Border fajita prices in 2026?
Chicken fajitas are $21.99 for one or $34.99 for two, beef fajitas are $29.99 for one or $54.99 for two, and shrimp or pork carnitas fajitas are $21.99 for one or $34.99 for two. The Ultimate Fajita Feast serving 3 to 4 is $69.99.
Does On The Border have a lunch menu?
Yes. The On The Border lunch menu runs on weekdays with prices from $7.29 to $10.99, including the Create Your Own Combo at $8.99 and Border’s Best Lunch Fajitas at $10.49 to $10.99.
Are On The Border prices the same at every location?
No. Prices vary by location, usually within 5 to 10 percent. Prices in this article are 2026 national averages based on the official On The Border menu. Delivery-app prices run higher than in-store.
Does On The Border deliver?
Yes. On The Border delivers through DoorDash and Uber Eats in most markets, and online orders over $50 get free delivery. Delivery prices are higher than in-store prices.
What are the healthiest options at On The Border?
The grilled items are your best bet: Chicken Salsa Fresca, Tomatillo Chicken, Grilled Shrimp Fajita, and the Border Smart lineup. The Chicken Tortilla Soup and House Salad are the lightest starters.
How does the Border Rewards program work?
Border Rewards is free to join. You start at Silver Status and move up through the tiers as you spend, earning points on every visit that you can redeem for discounts and free food, plus a birthday surprise.
Does On The Border have happy hour?
Yes. Happy hour runs Monday through Friday from 4 to 7 PM at the bar and patio, and on Thursdays from 4 PM to close, select appetizers are half off.
Does On The Border do catering?
Yes. Family meals serve 3 to 5 and run $47.99 to $73.19, including the Build Your Own Taco Kit at $47.99 and the Fajita Family Meal at $73.19. There is also a Mini Sopapilla Platter for $20.39 that serves 8 to 12.
Where can I find On The Border nutrition information?
On The Border publishes an official nutrition PDF with calorie, fat, carb and sodium data for the full menu. Check the official ontheborder.com website for the current chart.
What are On The Border’s opening hours?
Most locations are open Monday through Thursday 11 AM to 9 PM, Friday and Saturday 11 AM to 10 PM, and Sunday 11 AM to 9 PM. Hours vary by location.
Prices last verified: October 12, 2026. Source of truth: the official On The Border menu at ontheborder.com.
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⭐ On The Border Google Reviews
Google Rating: 4.2/5 (based on 1,223 Google reviews at the Algonquin, Illinois location)
Customers praise the sizzling fajitas arriving still crackling, the fresh tableside guacamole, generous margaritas, and friendly cantina service. Common gripes: dinner prices add up fast for families, and wait times get long on weekend evenings. Go at lunch or happy hour for the best value.
