Staying at an Epcot resort has many perks. We were able to come back from Animal Kingdom, get cleaned up for dinner, and then just walk to Mexico for an early meal before heading to Downtown Disney to see a movie at the AMC theater.
We went a bit early in order to make sure we had plenty of time before our show started. With that in mind, we really just wanted to get some appetizers, but our eyes told us differently as we glanced over the menu.
La Hacienda de San Angel is one of Disney's newest restaurants. The decor itself is enough to tempt anyone to stray from their longtime favorites, with its bright tile, eclectic lighting, and a view that rivals anything in Epcots World Showcase. But the food well, thats another story altogether.
As per tradition, we began with a cocktail to kick off the evening in a festive manner. I went out on a limb and ordered the Mango Blueberry Basil Margarita, and was surprised at how great the combination of flavors turned out to be. The basil really enhanced the drink. Jeremy ordered a Dos Equis, because When in Rome, right?
One thing about Mexican food - it is usually naturally Gluten Free! All I had to do was get corn tortillas for some of the items and - voila - ready to be consumed.
We started with the Queso Fundido, which came out bubbling in a ceramic dish filled with peppers and chorizo. Of course chips and salsa accompanied it, as well. The Queso had a really amazing flavor a little bit smoky and rich, with some spice to it. And while it wasnt the prettiest dish Ive ever had placed in front of me, it was great nontheless! One point to make though, dont expect this to be your typical white cheese dip. It wasnt very liquidy at all in fact, we used a fork when placing it on our chips after it had cooled off slightly.
We also ordered the Botana, which is a sampling of favorites that include a Chicken Tostada, Marinated Pork Sope, and a Cheese Empanada. I usually do not eat pork, but that Sope was so delicious! I couldn't get enough.
Our entrees presented themselves shortly after this. We decided to get one full entree and one appetizer, and split them both so that we could try a little more variety. Im not sure which one would be the winner, since they were both so tasty!
The Pollo al Pastor was a marinated chicken that was served with roasted veggies, beans and a pineapple relish. We ate this like fajitas, since all entrees were served with homemade corn tortillas and rice.
The Taquiza was a taco trio. Sounds straightforward, yes? Well it was much more involved than just mere tacos. It featured a Rib Eye Taco with chipotle salsa, a Roasted Chicken Taco with salsa verde, and a Marinated Pork taco.
After this we were stuffed. Im not talking about your average Disney vacation post-meal feeling. We had eaten so much we couldnt even look at the dessert menu, which for me is absolutely unheard of! Please know that you will be seeing dessert photos soon - don't lose hope!
We werent even capable of getting snacks at the movie theater, and I had high aspirations of a trip to Goofys Candy Co! I regretted the decision not to order dessert later in the week, because I knew I wouldnt be able to review that course of the meal after the vacation had come to an end. But what I can tell you is that there wasnt a huge selection
most likely because everyone leaves with overly full bellies!
As was the theme for our week in the World, we loved our dining experience at La Hacienda and will make plans to go there again!
