floridagirrl2
I'm walking on sunshine!
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DH and I spent yesterday at Epcot. At 8:45 PM, we took a trip on the Rio Del Tiempo in Mexico (I just can't visit Epcot without going on the Mexico ride, and time was running out!).
As we floated by the restaurant seating area, we noticed one empty table right on the river. Other than that, the restaurant was absolutely PACKED even though Illuminations was getting ready to start. We were both hungry, and we looked at each other and said, "I wonder if....."
Next thing you know, there we were, seated next to the river and ordering our meals (we've seen Illuminations many times and weren't worried about missing it)! First of all, for anyone who has not been to Epcot yet, the Mexico restaurant has the most unique atmosphere of any restaurant in Epcot. You are dining under a deep blue twilight sky next to a river with boats continuously floating by. In front of you is a tall Incan (Mayan?) temple, an erupting volcano, and in the distance are Indian cliff dwellings and a horizon dotted with trees and an occasional house. Hanging over the landscape is one lone star.
The tables are draped with colorful Mexican textiles, and the chairs look hand-carved and hand painted. Behind you is a Mexican marketplace, complete with street musicians and singers.
DH ordered Pollo a las Rajas and I ordered the vegetarian combination plate (if you are vegetarian, be sure to ask for the vegetarian menu--there are only 2 items on it, but it is a separate menu that does not come with the regular menu). We joked that the waiter was running across the street to the Cantina (counter service) to grab our food and double the price.
I had seen some pretty negative reviews of San Angel Inn's food, so I didn't know what to expect, but knew we would enjoy the atmosphere.
We were surprised and delighted to discover that our meals were nothing like what the Cantina serves (servicable but bland Tex/Mex). Our meals were both extremely tasty and well-spiced. We both cleaned our plates and enjoyed our meals immensely. We wouldn't hesitate to return again.
DH had a beer and I had a glass of wine, and with tax, our total came to $44 plus tip (we did order the two least expensive meals on the menu, not because we were trying to sve money but because they happened to be exactly what we wanted).
On our way out of Epcot at 9:45 (Epcot had closed a little after 9:00 PM, immediately after Illuminations ended), we were treated to one last show at the fountain (where the water is choreographed to music). It was fun walking through Epcot after it closed! There were still a few people around, but we felt very special, as if Epcot had stayed open a little later just for us.
As we floated by the restaurant seating area, we noticed one empty table right on the river. Other than that, the restaurant was absolutely PACKED even though Illuminations was getting ready to start. We were both hungry, and we looked at each other and said, "I wonder if....."
Next thing you know, there we were, seated next to the river and ordering our meals (we've seen Illuminations many times and weren't worried about missing it)! First of all, for anyone who has not been to Epcot yet, the Mexico restaurant has the most unique atmosphere of any restaurant in Epcot. You are dining under a deep blue twilight sky next to a river with boats continuously floating by. In front of you is a tall Incan (Mayan?) temple, an erupting volcano, and in the distance are Indian cliff dwellings and a horizon dotted with trees and an occasional house. Hanging over the landscape is one lone star.
The tables are draped with colorful Mexican textiles, and the chairs look hand-carved and hand painted. Behind you is a Mexican marketplace, complete with street musicians and singers.
DH ordered Pollo a las Rajas and I ordered the vegetarian combination plate (if you are vegetarian, be sure to ask for the vegetarian menu--there are only 2 items on it, but it is a separate menu that does not come with the regular menu). We joked that the waiter was running across the street to the Cantina (counter service) to grab our food and double the price.
I had seen some pretty negative reviews of San Angel Inn's food, so I didn't know what to expect, but knew we would enjoy the atmosphere.We were surprised and delighted to discover that our meals were nothing like what the Cantina serves (servicable but bland Tex/Mex). Our meals were both extremely tasty and well-spiced. We both cleaned our plates and enjoyed our meals immensely. We wouldn't hesitate to return again.
DH had a beer and I had a glass of wine, and with tax, our total came to $44 plus tip (we did order the two least expensive meals on the menu, not because we were trying to sve money but because they happened to be exactly what we wanted).
On our way out of Epcot at 9:45 (Epcot had closed a little after 9:00 PM, immediately after Illuminations ended), we were treated to one last show at the fountain (where the water is choreographed to music). It was fun walking through Epcot after it closed! There were still a few people around, but we felt very special, as if Epcot had stayed open a little later just for us.
MMMMMmmmmmmmmmmmm!!
