May 2024 – Mexico
It’s the 6th of May; the day after Cinco de Mayo and we are going to…you guessed it…Mexico!! Unfortunately, Cinco de Mayo fell on a Sunday and we are all frugal cheapskates who don’t have access to the parks on weekends, holidays, and weeks during Christmas and Spring Break with the Pixie Pass! So, we decided to do the next best thing and celebrate Cinco de Mayo on Seis de Mayo!
Where’d we start? All together now: the Rose & Crown pub!!!
Mexico at Epcot is such a blast and we were all looking forward to celebrating the rich culture, fantastic food, lively mariachi music, and beautiful colors that represent Epcot’s Mexico. And…of course…tequila, tequila, tequila!
Tonight we are exploring the La Hacienda de San Angel, which is not in the actual Mexico pavilion, but rather across from it! We definitely need to go to the main restaurant in the pavilion one of these days.
This may be the least favorite of our experiences so far. The food was good…but our waiter was pretty surly and unfriendly…just seemed to be in a really bad mood. This place is also not owned by Disney – it’s owned by a 3rd party. Because of this, there are almost no discounts. No cast member discount, no annual pass holder discount, etc. I believe they had either a DDP (Disney Dining Plan) or DVC (Disney Vacation Club) discount, but only for certain things.
Back with us for our foray is Fred, who was feeling much better this time!
But let’s get to the food!!
Debbie chose the Pollo Poblano (“delicious” though the meat seemed tougher than when she had it before)
Fred & Lexi both went for the Alambre de Rey which came with tortillas and a bunch of rice (Lexi Loved this!!)
Guacamole & Chips for the table (YUM)
Along with Totopos (chips and a white cheddar sauce) (YASSSSSS)
Chile Relleno (“great”)
Flautas (Yummy but Debbie felt they looked more like empanadas than flautas)
And some Queso Fundido (So good!)
What about drinks? Yes, yes we had drinks…but *someone* (lol) didn’t write them down…so I’m not sure what they were! The top one is a margarita…maybe the San Angel Inn Margarita….
As with the other places we’ve eaten, I highly suggest getting up and taking a walk around while your food is prepared. This isn’t a very restaurant, but they had some great decor!
We were right next to the window:
After we were sufficiently stuffed, and had enough of the waiters bad mood, we headed out for some pictures and such!
Sebastian is sure he’ll beat Fred one of these times…. also, pay no attention to the Florida Child in pajama pants, a long sleeved shirt, and hat…they don’t feel the heat.
We really loved out outfits today!
The Cantina is a quick stop for some grub:
And if you’re in need of a Margarita, they have a stand right out here, too!
Inside the pavilion is a bunch of shopping, the main restaurant, the tequila cave (which we have reviewed) and the Mexico ride! It’s such a silly one, but we all really enjoy riding it!
Until next time!
