Any one have a recommendation for espresso machines? Not sure what's realistic for price range, but probably don't want to spend more than $200.
As others pointed out, if you really want espresso, you'll probably have to pay way more than $200 for a home machine (unless you're willing to go used -- see below), and more yet for an adequate grinder.
Maybe try Aeropress or pour-over first and see if that scratches the itch? We're talking ~$30, plus ~$50 for an adequate grinder (e.g., Hario Skerton). You can make really great coffee with these.
If you're still sure you want to make home espresso -- and let's say you spend $2-3 for a double espresso 5 days a week, or ~$650/year -- then you can certainly save money making your own at home. IMO the cheapest machine you can make good espresso with is a Gaggia Classic. I prefer the pre-2017 models with aluminum boiler. You can often find them on e-bay used for ~ $250.
You will eventually get frustrated with temperature control (this affects basically all cheaper espresso machines), and spend another ~$100 for a budget PID temperature controller, or roll your own for half that.
You'll also need an espresso-capable grinder. You can arguably get marginally acceptable results for ~$100 by modifying a used Gaggia MDF. If you want to make better espresso, you'll have to spend more. You could spend a few hundred on a Baratza, but I'd argue that the most Mustachian option is to get a quality hand grinder. I'd recommend the OE Pharos for ~$300.
You're looking at $350 (used Classic + used MDF) up to $650 (used Classic + PID + Pharos) in startup costs. A double espresso made at home will cost you ~$0.50/cup for quality beans from a good roaster like RedBird. You could pay less for (probably) worse beans, and significantly more for fancier beans. I pay about $180/year for ~daily double shots, using a moderately priced quality roaster like RedBird.
I wouldn't recommend going down this rabbit whole on a whim. It's been a great hobby for me and I don't regret it, but if all you're after is some good tasting coffee, Aeropress or pour-over are far better Mustachian choices IMO.