In Mexico, budget neighborhood restaurants called cocinas económicas and street-side taco stands often undercut home kitchens. Neighborhood eateries serve full plates of rice, beans, and meat for just a few dollars, while tacos can cost as little as about $0.60 each.

Again, costs are kept low by factors such as minimal overheads and bulk buying.

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