Cooking Fever – Cafe Mexicana Strategy Guide
Level Guide
Use this level guide to help develop your playing strategy.
Number of Guests
– This number can be an indicator of how much people will order and
what they may be ordering. After Level 15, a low number of guests might
mean that they will be ordering multiple menu items or it could be an
indicator that there won’t be enough earnings to get 3 stars unless you
hand out treats or increase the price of the popular items. A high
number of guests might be an indicator that many guests will be just
ordering beverages or an add-on item instead of the main dishes.
First Orders
– These are the first food items that customers will be ordering when
the Level starts. There is a slight delay before the first customer
shows up, so use this information to prepare their orders in advance and
get a jump start on the level.
Popular Foods –
These are menu items that are ordered often during the level. Prepare
these items in advance and store them on your Tabletop or on warmers so
that they are ready to hand out as soon as they are ordered. Upgrading
these items before starting the level can also increase your level
earnings.
Noteworthy – This is extra information that might be helpful during the level.
| Level | Minimum Goal | Number of Guests | First Orders | Popular Foods | Noteworthy |
| 1 | 190 | 11 | 2 Tacos, 2 Nachos | $50 Completion bonus; Upgrade all coin-only ingredients and interior items first | |
| 2 | 220 | 110 | 2 Tacos, 3 Nachos | Upgrade Meat Pan, Tabletop and Nachos Maker to Level 1 | |
| 3 | 240 | 12 | 1 Tacos, 3 Nachos, 1 Juice | Guacamole now available | |
| 4 | 260 | 12 | 3 Tacos, 4 Nachos, 2 Juice | Sour Cream now available; Upgrade Nacho Maker to Level 2 | |
| 5 | 280 | 11 | 2 Tacos, 2 Nachos, 3 Juice | $150 Completion bonus; Upgrade Meat Mincer and Aguas Frescas to Level 1 | |
| 6 | 300 | 12 | 3 Tacos, 3 Nachos, 2 Juice | Upgrade Yogurt and Nachos to Level 1 | |
| 7 | 360 | 12 | 3 Tacos, 3 Nachos, 2 Juice | Salad now available; Upgrade Salad to Level 1 | |
| 8 | 400 | 12 | 2 Tacos, 3 Nachos, 1 Juice | Upgrade Aguas Frescas to Level 2 | |
| 9 | 400 | 12 | Tacos, Nachos, Juice | Upgrade Darts, Pinata, Gate Banner and Deck Chairs to Level 1 | |
| 10 | 420 | 12 | 2 Tacos,3 Nachos, 2 Juice | $300 Completion Bonus | |
| 11 | 440 | 13 | 3 Tacos, 3 Nachos, 1 Juice | Upgrade Tabletop and Taco Shell to Level 2 | |
| 12 | 456 | 13 | Tortilla, Tacos, Nachos, Juice | Tortilla, Cheese and Tortilla Pan now available | |
| 13 | 482 | 13 | 2 Tortillas, 3 Nachos, 3 Juice | Upgrade Cactus, Logo and Mask to Level 1 | |
| 14 | 508 | 15 | 1 Tortillas, 3 Tacos, 1 Nachos, 3 Juice | * | |
| 15 | 534 | 14 | 1 Tortillas, 3 Tacos, 2 Nachos, 3 Juice | $500 Completion Bonus; Upgrade Salad to Level 2 | |
| 16 | 595 | 14 | 1 Tortillas, 3 Tacos, 1 Nachos, 2 Juice | Upgrade Cheese to Level 1 | |
| 17 | 586 | 14 | 2 Tortillas, 1 Tacos, 5 Nachos, 1 Juice | Upgrade Tortilla Pan to Level 1 | |
| 18 | 612 | 14 | 3 Tortillas, 2 Tacos, 2 Nachos, 3 Juice | Tortillas | * |
| 19 | 638 | 13 | 2 Tortillas, 2 Tacos, 1 Nachos, 2 Juice | Chilli Sauce now available | |
| 20 | 664 | 14 | 2 Tortillas, 2 Tacos, 2 Nachos | $700 Completion Bonus | |
| 21 | 690 | 14 | 1 Tortillas, 3 Tacos, 3 Nachos, 1 Juice | * | |
| 22 | 716 | 14 | 2 Tortillas, 3 Tacos, 2 Nachos, 1 Juice | Upgrade Meat Pan and Meat Mincer to Level 2 | |
| 23 | 742 | 14 | 2 Tortillas, 2 Tacos, 5 Nachos, 1 Juice | * | |
| 24 | 788 | 16 | 2 Tortillas, 2 Tacos, 4 Nachos, 1 Juice | Upgrade Nachos Maker to Level 3 | |
| 25 | 814 | 15 | 3 Tortillas, 2 Nachos | $1000 Completion Bonus; Sombero now available | |
| 26 | 840 | 16 | 3 Tortillas, 3 Tacos, 1 Juice | Upgrade Sombero to Level 1 | |
| 27 | 866 | 16 | 2 Tortillas, 2 Tacos, 5 Nachos, 1 Juice | Automatic Meat Mincer now available | |
| 28 | 892 | 18 | 1 Tortillas, 4 Tacos, 3 Nachos | * | |
| 29 | 918 | 17 | 2 Tortillas, 2 Tacos, 3 Nachos, 1 Juice | Upgrade Nachos to Level 3 and Tray to Level 2 | |
| 30 | 944 | 17 | 2 Tortillas, 2 Tacos, 2 Nachos, 3 Juice | $1500 Completion Bonus; Churros now available | |
| 31 | 980 | 18 | 1 Tortillas, 3 Tacos, 4 Nachos | * | |
| 32 | 1010 | 18 | 1 Tortillas, 2 Tacos, 4 Nachos, 1 Juice | * | |
| 33 | 1032 | 19 | 1 Tortillas, 4 Tacos, 2 Nachos, 2 Juice | * | |
| 34 | 1058 | 19 | 2 Tortillas, 2 Tacos, 2 Nachos, 2 Juice | * | |
| 35 | 1094 | 20 | 2 Tortillas, 5 Tacos, 1 Juice | $2000 Completion Bonus | |
| 36 | 1110 | 19 | 1 Tortillas, 2 Tacos, 4 Nachos, 1 Juice | * | |
| 37 | 1166 | 19 | 3 Tacos, 5 Nachos, 1 Juice | * | |
| 38 | 1182 | 19 | 1 Tortillas, 5 Tacos | * | |
| 39 | 1220 | 18 | 2 Tortillas, 2 Tacos, 4 Nachos, 1 Juice | * | |
| 40 | 1304 | 19 | 1 Tortillas, 3 Tacos, 3 Nachos, 1 Juice | $3000 Completion Bonus |
Strategy and Upgrade Tips
- The Automatic Meat Mincer becomes available at Level 27; avoid playing beyond Level 20 until you have at least 50 gems available
- Immediately upgrade your Tray, Meat Pan, and Nachos Maker to Level 1; or all Kitchen upgrades to Level 1 if you have enough coins/gems
- Get your clicker ready – you’ll need to repeatedly click on both the Nachos Maker as well as the Meat Mincer throughout each level
- Several Kitchen Upgrades give you the most bang for your buck. Level upgrades can increase food price from $5-$10. These include Nachos, Aguas Frescas, Salad,Tortilla, Tortilla Pan, and Sombrero
- Churros are a necessity for passing levels 22, 25, 31