I remember those tostadas they were yummy. The soup looks really good as well, I hope your service was better than your other trips. We felt the same way about FEA, short and a little underwhelming. We loved Maelstrom, Andi actually went on FEA under protest lol! Hope you have a very Happy Holiday!
Service was fine if I remember right, but per usual there pretty aloof. I think Casey would rather have Maelstrom back too!!! We were even going to skip it on our next trip, but my brother is coming with us and he hasn't ridden it yet. Told him he ain't missing nothin' but as usual he won't listen to his big sister.
Just a lurker saying hello. I am really enjoying your report. Tiffins looks amazing, as do the other "deluxe" restaurants. Wish my husband was an adventurous eater, but with food allergies he just sticks to steak, pasta, and potatoes. Hopefully my 2 year old follows more in my footsteps. We usually eat at San Angel Inn the last night of our trip. I love the ambiance. -Amanda
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Thanks for following along. Tiffins was definitely amazing, though I'm sure it would be a challenge with food allergies. Finger crossed for your kiddo. With Casey we basically just never really gave her kid food and she'd eat whatever we did. At this point in her life I'm pretty sure she's eaten sushi more than chicken nuggets
I hope it was just an off day with the avocado margaritas, I hate icy drinks! Glad the rest of the meal went well. We love trying on hats in all the countries too
Yeah, I hope it was just off too. I guess I'll just have to have another one to make sure
I missed out on the avocado margaritas. Maybe not the worst thing in the world
I actually drank a lot less than I wanted to... um BUDGETED to. lol. It was so hot I just mostly was not in the mood when the time came and just wanted WATER. I even pitched about 1/4 of a liter of grapefruit beer because i couldn't walk in the crowds with the open cup (okay it was my kid who kept bonking into me) and I was so full I couldn't chug it before going into FEA. Oh well next time.
Sadly I can never say that I drank a lot less than and I wanted to. And budget, what is this word? I am not familiar
Yeah, when we were there in the summer we don't do much drinking during the day outside of maybe a lunch. But for our February trip things could get dangerous.
love the atmosphere at San Angel but over the past two years or so, haven't been as happy with the food. But you were brilliant to grab those two appys. I have heard people rave about them for years (and they've been on the menu for forever) so why, why have I never thought of this! Head bang right now. Thrilled with this part of your review because now I know exactly what I'm going to order on my next visit.
yeah, I'm in love with the atmosphere too. When I was a kid I thought it was the fanciest restaurant in the world. Of course I had the parents who would cart sandwiches too the park and splurge for a quick service every once in a while so no San Angel for me. Wish the food lived up to the beautiful environment they were in.
Agree the amazing avocado margarita is suffering from pre-mix syndrome. Your chances of a real freshly made one might improve at La Cava on opening. I stood in the margarita madness line the other year for opening (nothing embarrassing about that
whatsoever) and the bartender did make a from scratch avocado dream for me. And you are right on the money with quality & price. North of $14 bucks for one l'il drinkie has to be handmade goodness or just no. But its so hard to say no.
Thanks for the tip. Will have to check out opening and see if I can get a freshly make one. Otherwise, may have to pass on them or just make them at home. We tried a while back and got pretty close. Of course without having the outside indoors it wasn't quite the same.
Gahhh, I decided to take San Angel off our list for next trip and now I want to add it back and I don't have room! Those tostadas are exactly what I would order, and the soup looks yummy too. Thanks a lot for complicating my plans
$14 a pop for a margarita...oh Disney
You really aren't missing that much with San Angel. Its a good last minute place for us, but there is much better to be had in the world. Just stop by La Cava for a $14 margarita and you'll be all set
I love me a good margarita but I am not sure on the Avocado one.
@ariane37 mentioned it didn't taste like avocado so I am digging that...but mentioned maybe a banana flavor. I'm not really into that. So I am unsure. I guess I will keep it in mind, if timing works out.
Love the ambiance of the restaurant. I have eaten there once but its probably been 10 years.
Yeah, the avocado margarita tastes nothing like avocado. It does have a banana like flavor and the avocado just adds some creaminess, but if you aren't into avocado or banana definitely steer clear.
Sounds good to me! Although with me living so far away that might not work out. It would be so much fun though!
We'll have to pick a date and time and you can all princess it up together around the world
Tiffins looks amazing, well I'm not sure about the whole fish but the presentation was pretty cool!
We were really lucky with our night time safari, we went right at dusk and the giraffes were running around chasing each other it was fabulous!
I'm sorry you're getting bad tables, I hope that improves!
Wow, your safari does sound amazing. We did a dusk one a few years back and had a great moment where a rhino came right up to the vehicle. After your giraffe experience maybe I should try it again.
I think I told you we felt the same about FEA. Cute, moreso if you're a big Frozen fan, but we really think it leaves a lot to be desired. Too much empty space!
That stinks about your avocado marg
I had my first one that same week so I guess I can't really say if I think that one was fresh or frozen since I had nothing to compare it to, but last month mine from La Cava was definitely fresh. As
@samsteele mentioned, I was there shortly after opening and watched the bartender make it from scratch and it was dee-lish. I guess I'll have to have a couple more on my next trip to determine whether I think they're fresh or pre-mixed
Even Casey the big frozen fan could have cared less. Unfortunately my brother wants to see it in Feb, so off to Arendale we'll go again.
Ok, have your and Sam both I definitely need to go to La Cava at opening. I must have a real one now!!!!
I'm really going to have to get that elusive avacado margarita. it's been on my list of wants for a while now but for some reason I just can't ever manage to get one. Sounds like I just need to stop into La Cava and get one next time. I'm dying for some guacamole right about now......so thanks for that
Yeah La Cava at open is apparently she you need to try some. Though thank you, because now I want guacamole too. So much for the thai food that just got delivered
I went for the first time this past Sept. for lunch & of course had the bread service but was starting to get so full my friend & I opted to split the split pea soup (haha) that was one of the seasonal soups on the menu that day. It was so amazing, I wish I'd had room for a whole bowl to myself! To drink, we both had a mojito which was amazing & I wouldn't hesistate to order it again. I'm thinking about stopping in for my next trip but since it will be a solo trip, not so sure it'll be worth it just for me w/all that bread (how can I Not order the bread service??). I might just stick w/plan A & go to Tiffins for lunch instead. I haven't been there yet so I'm excited to try it!
