Kevin: Please, Please, Please do a new San Angels review

[WebmasterAlex]

having asked this question before, and had it answered... they don't pick where to review based on what would make for a funny review. Though it may not seem like it, there is a rhythm and reason for places that get picked, new places, chef changes, menu changes... I don't recall the exact numbers, but I think there are more than a few places on property that havn't been reviewed yet, let alone reviewed twice (notable exceptions for places that got follow up reviews because of outside influences).

Some restaurants you already know what to expect, and there have not been significant enough changes to warrant re-examination.

is that what they told you? What a crock!! I'm going to explain how it really works....
They have a giant map of Disney World on the wall and they play "Pin the resteraunt to review" You should have SEEN how PO'd John was when Kevin managed to hit Planet Hollywood 3 times in a row!

 

[Soccermom-Cheri]

You may simply be having a moment! Sit at the Mexican Pavillion Tequila Bar and rest a spell. Then don't go near their restaurant!

Tequila Bar? I missed the Tequila Bar?!?

 

[UrsulasShadow]

is that what they told you? What a crock!! I'm going to explain how it really works....
They have a giant map of Disney World on the wall and they play "Pin the resteraunt to review" You should have SEEN how PO'd John was when Kevin managed to hit Planet Hollywood 3 times in a row!

Methinks WebbyAlex is looking for a career change.. Wow, giving away trade secrets on the DISboards...

 

[abish19]

I haven't eaten at San Angel Inn, only at the Cantina across from the pavilion along World Showcase Lagoon. The Cantina's okay, but I LOVE Mexican food and have stayed away from San Angel solely because of the consistently poor reviews it gets. Considering the widespread American enjoyment of Mexican cuisine, it's surprising that more isn't done with this restaurant.

BUT - that could be said for more than one of the World Showcase restaurants. (Nine Dragons, anyone!?)

 

[wildfan1473]

is that what they told you? What a crock!! I'm going to explain how it really works....
They have a giant map of Disney World on the wall and they play "Pin the resteraunt to review" You should have SEEN how PO'd John was when Kevin managed to hit Planet Hollywood 3 times in a row!

 

[wishspirit]

We ate there in Jan. Awful. But I don't remember the tequila bar. Where is it located? We're going back to WDW in Nov. and I would love to sit and sip without bothering with the food

Can't remember the tequlia bar eh?

Not a good sign, someones been getting squiffy!

 

[mickeymousemom]

(First...gotta say I've only been on this forum a couple times, but its seems so friendly! I don't listen to the podcasts much, but I'm loving the threads I see here ) Now...let me say we've only been to San Angel Inn once. And let me say that it was PLENTY. I do like the atmnosphere of the pavilion itself, and being seated by the water is nice...but. The waiter had no clue what he was doing. The food was subpar...and(no matter what people thought about me when I told them I didn't think the chips should be round ), I thought it rather tacky how obvious it was that there were warm Tostitos on my table. Not to mention the fact that big bags of ROUND Tostitos were being sold in the marketplace. My whole family laughed about it, and this was before we were seated for our meal. I'd love to hear a few good reviews of this place, so we could maybe go back...but for now, we're steering clear of the place.

 

[missminniemouse]

We ate there a couple years ago and thought it was pretty good. The chips we were served were definately NOT Tostitos.....we had nice fresh home made chips. Our kids gobbled up the chips and salsa so much that they almost didn't have room for their meals. Don't remember exactly what we had to eat otherwise that day, but don't recall it being terrible. Of course, we live in Northeast Wisconsin, so great Mexican food is not a real specialty here. Maybe we just don't know any better!

For our upcoming trip, we had made a lunch resssie for the Garden Grill.....which now won't be serving lunches anymore. When I asked our kids (DD13 and DS9) what restaurant to switch to, they both agreed they wanted San Angel. Hopefully we won't regret that decision. On a side note, one of the other restaurants we have on our schedule is Citricos, which I'm now really looking forward to after hearing this week's review!

 

[lady danger]

Tequila Bar? I missed the Tequila Bar?!?

It's new! I can't remember when exactly it opened, but I know it was long after our last trip in August of '07. I'm looking forward to hitting it up on my next trip in October.

 

[wilde_oscar]

is that what they told you? What a crock!! I'm going to explain how it really works....
They have a giant map of Disney World on the wall and they play "Pin the resteraunt to review" You should have SEEN how PO'd John was when Kevin managed to hit Planet Hollywood 3 times in a row!

I wouldn't wish planet hollywood on someone once let alone 3 times. That's just mean.

 

[YellowMickeyPonchos]

I pretty much gave up on them in 2003 or so, when they discontinued the watermelon juice they had on the menu. They brought it back for some of the first few F&W Festivals, and then dropped it again like a habenero in the springtime!

That was a very sad day.....

 

[YoYoAurora]

YellowMickeyPonchos,

You know I'm leaving for WDW in 2 days. So where is the tequila bar? I'll have one for you!

All,

We've eaten at San Angel several times over the past 10 years. We're skipping it this trip. I enjoy good Mexican food. That rules San Angel out. The last time we ate there, I sent my meal back to the kitchen because the chicken was medium rare.

Plus DH won't eat there again because they didn't serve tacos on the dinner menu. I can't repeat DH's opinion of San Angel. It's unsuitable for the DIS.

-- Susan

 

[Dian-er]

if you are really set on Mexican food when you are here, take a bus to Down Town Disney & walk down to the Crossing & go to Chevy's. It is cheaper & much better than anything at San Angels.
Dian-er

 

[YellowMickeyPonchos]

Hey Yo-Yo!

Definitely have one for me - it's inside the Mexican Pavillion. It's a cart or something similar. Someone said it was off to the side of the "Plaza".

Dian-er is right about Chevy's being better than the sit down. I usually rank the outside one as equivalent with Del Taco or (in the old days - Naugles).

 

[IWISHFORDISNEY]

Oh no we can not make Kevin suffer through this place. I am on your side Kevin say no no no. The place is horrible. STAY AWAY..FAR FAR FAR AWAY.

 

[disneygirlinnj]

Dian-er is right about Chevy's being better than the sit down. I usually rank the outside one as equivalent with Del Taco or (in the old days - Naugles).

and see? that's sad that we're comparing mexican food to Chevy's! I do enjoy Chevy's a lot (ate there yesterday actually..lol) but I don't consider it 'real' Mexican Food. That being said... STEEER CLEAR OF SAN ANGEL!

 

[wilde_oscar]

your wish is granted, I am listening to the review, and it sounds like it is still like I remember

 

[safetymom]

Unless I missed it I don't think they ever put the tequila bar in.

 

[JenniBugInPink]

I just love listening to Kevin's reviews! If he had to eat at San Angels, he'd never do another review again! He might stop eating entirely...forever. No one would let him do that, right?

Seriously, it's a lovely place...to look at. Just don't eat there.

 

[Kristina]

Hey Yo-Yo!

Definitely have one for me - it's inside the Mexican Pavillion. It's a cart or something similar. Someone said it was off to the side of the "Plaza".

Dian-er is right about Chevy's being better than the sit down. I usually rank the outside one as equivalent with Del Taco or (in the old days - Naugles).

Woo hoo Naugles ! I remember that place from when I lived in Hollywood, way back when ! Regarding Chevy's, we love that place and since our first trip we have always gone there on our last evening. The walk from DTD is alright until you have to cross the major street and then find your way through the bushes through the parking lot ! But the fake tacos are good, better than what we get here in Sweden (waves at Kevin ) where I live now! Although what I would really like is a proper, corn tortilla taco fried up right, soft and crispy all at the same time. Yummy stuff .

We are booked in at San Angel for our upcoming trip . We aren't crazy about the food either but are going for the atmosphere. This year I'm thinking we will just order apps and drinks, or something, and Oop it.