REVIEW: Whatever You Do in EPCOT, Do NOT Miss These Tacos in the Mexico Pavilion
When it comes to dining at the Mexico Pavilion in EPCOT, you’ve got a TON of options. Want something quick and easy? You’ve got it. Something middle-of-the-road and comforting? Yep, that too. And if you’re looking for something upscale and luxurious that’s also in a ride, you can find that, too!
La Hacienda de San Angel
We recently stopped by La Hacienda de San Angel at EPCOT to see what was cookin’, and now we’re bringing you our FULL review. Is it worth a stop on your next trip to the Mexico Pavilion? Find out here!
Atmosphere
La Hacienda de San Angel features soaring ceilings, heavy furniture, and warm-colored tile floors, which give a homey feeling to the spot, which totally makes sense. This is La Hacienda, after all. You’re dining in a Mexican home-turned-restaurant!
It’s so cozy!
Seating includes booths and tables with chairs. We suggest requesting a seat by the window to see a stunning view of the World Showcase Lagoon. But enough about the restaurant — what’s on the menu here?!
Menu
To start, their drinks menu includes Mexican staples like Margaritas, tequila, and mezcal.
The drinks
Their entrees and appetizers are classic Mexican-American dishes. Think tacos, tortillas, and enchiladas.
The eats!
And for dessert, they offer Mexican sweets like Tres Leches cake, ice cream, and churros.
The dessert menu
And now, onto the main event — the food!
Eats
To start, we grabbed the Flautas for $16. These are fried tortillas filled with pork carnitas and potato, topped with romaine, crema Mexicana, and salsa ranchera.
Flautas
These corn tortillas are super thick and stuffed with chicken. The chicken is seasoned with a ton of spice, but the crema and salsa balance it out with the acid. It’s super filling and hearty with all of the veggies!
Flautas
Then, we tried the Beef Brisket Tacos for $38. This features hardwood-smoked beef brisket in flour tortillas, tomatillo slaw, and salsa verde. It’s served with a side of rice.
Beef Brisket Tacos
This brisket has a strong smoky flavor, and the texture is super tender, melting in your mouth. The salsa verde on its own is pretty spicy, but the tomatillo slaw adds some freshness to balance it out. The rice on the side was cilantro-flavored, which helped balance the spiciness too.
Beef Brisket Tacos
Next up was a side of Esquites for $7. Disney doesn’t list a menu description, but this is a popular Mexican street food featuring corn kernels served in a cup, usually mixed with mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, cilantro, onion, or jalapeño. Think elote, but off the cob!
Esquites
The corn is tender and slightly sweet, and it’s absolutely soaked in a spicy sauce. There’s a creamy sauce that slightly cuts the spiciness, and a salty cheese that adds some depth to the flavors.
Esquites
And for dessert, we got the Pan de Elotes Tres Leches for $12. This is a rice milk-soaked Mexican corn bread topped with sweetcorn gelato and toasted almonds.
Pan de Elotes Tres Leches
The cornbread is soft and tender, and absolutely soaked in a sweet, creamy rice milk that’s infused with cinnamon. The almonds on top add a great crunch to break up the soft texture. The sweetcorn gelato on top has a strong, sweet corn flavor that brightens up the dish.
Pan de Elotes Tres Leches
Nosh or Not
This Disney World restaurant is a must-visit if…
- You’re looking for authentic Mexican eats. Specializing in fresh Mexican cuisine, you can expect authentic Mexican flavors straight from the market, including skillets, tacos, fresh corn tortillas, and a variety of margaritas. You won’t be disappointed with the selection here!
- You want a view of World Showcase Lagoon along the water. La Hacienda de San Angel features an indoor, air-conditioned dining space that still offers guests an excellent view of the World Showcase Lagoon (and the evening fireworks!) thanks to floor-to-ceiling windows.
- You’re looking for something familiar while you’re at EPCOT. Though the menu is a bit more upscale than what you might find at your local casual Mexican joint, the flavors and many of the foods here will likely be familiar to what you’re used to.
You should skip this Disney World spot if…
- You aren’t in the mood for Mexican food, or don’t like it. While there are some non-Mexican food options on the kids’ menu, all of the entrées are traditional eats like tacos al pastor, enchiladas, and more. If anyone in your group isn’t a fan of Mexican food, consider dining elsewhere at EPCOT.
- You’re looking for breakfast or lunch. La Hacienda de San Angel is only open for dinner, so you’ll have to find somewhere else to eat for breakfast or lunch! Consider San Angel Inn or La Cantina de San Angel (are you noticing a theme here?)!
- You want something on the lighter side. A majority of the dishes here are hearty and cheesy, so you’re better off choosing a different restaurant if you don’t want such a heavy meal while you’re walking around the park.
Overall
We love La Hacienda de San Angel, and our meal didn’t disappoint. Everything was super hearty and filling with large portion sizes. Plus, everything is super tasty and offers great Mexican food at a reasonable price…as far as Disney prices go.
La Hacienda de San Angel
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