Fiesta of Flavor: La Cantina de San Ángel at EPCOT

La Cantina de San Angel is a quick service location in the Mexico Pavilion on the World Showcase side of Epcot. It's always busy - and for good reason! The menu is simple but delicious and the views are nice, too. 

The menu here is small but packs a delicious (and healthy!) punch. Tacos, nachos, and empanadas are the stars. You can smother them in your favorite toppings--cheese, beans, beef, tomatoes, jalapenos or sour cream. The nachos are a great meal or shareable snack. You can add guacamole for a small charge or take advantage of the complimentary salsa that La Cantina offers. The red is smoky and hot and the green is tangy and mild and both are yummy. 

Here are some popular entrees: 

Arroz Bowl

Rice bowl topped with grilled chicken, corn, spicy tomato salsa, pickled onions, queso fresco and cilantro 

Arroz Bowl with Barbacoa Beef or Shrimp

Rice bowl topped with barbacoa beef, corn, spicy tomato salsa, pickled onions, queso fresco and cilantro or Rice bowl topped with Mexican corn breaded shrimp, corn, shredded cabbage, salsa verde, and a mango relish 

Kids Empanadas

Tacos de Barbacoa

Shredded Beef on homemade Corn Tortillas topped with Red Salsa and Cilantro. Served with Rice and Black Beans with Queso Fresco 

Tacos de Pollo

Marinated Grilled Chicken covered in Red Salsa on homemade Corn Tortillas topped with Cilantro. Served with Rice and Black Beans with Queso Fresco

Taco Trio

Barbacoa, Pollo, and Camarón Tacos on homemade Corn Tortillas. Served with Rice and Black Beans with Queso Fresco 

Nachos

Tortilla Chips topped with White Nacho Cheese, Ground Beef & Beans, Tomatoes, Jalapeños, and Sour Cream. 

Here are some favorite drinks:

• Frozen Mango Margarita
• Frozen Lime Margarita
• Tequila Sundae - Tequila 100% de agave, lime sorbet, spicy tamarind candy, chile lime rim
• Mexican Red Sangria

This is a great place to watch the Epcot nighttime show, so be aware- the waterside seats fill up early. If you can snag one of these seats to watch the show and enjoy some delicious food, do it! They are some of the best seats in the house for the fireworks over the World Showcase lagoon. Even when it's not time for fireworks, the views are worth it any time--just be aware of the birds. They are not shy about swooping in and helping themselves to a chip or two from your meal! 

 Don't forget the churros for dessert and a margarita to wash your meal down. Options for kids include cheese empanadas, chicken tacos and macaroni & cheese. Most meals come with a side of tortilla chips and cheese, but you can also get spanish rice, plantains, or black beans. Check out the full menu with current pricing here.

Chicken Tacos with Rice and Salsa Verde

If you're planning on eating "around the world" in Epcot and want to save room for other international foods, order the kids soft tacos with chips. It's a perfect sized lunch or affordable snack! 

 Looking for a sit-down meal with amazing Mexican food and ambiance? Book a reservation to dine under the night sky inside the pyramid at San Angel Inn Restaurante. Check it out the next time you're in Epcot!

Did you know as Disney Travel Professionals, we can book your table service dining for you, and give you tips on how to use your quick service and snack credits on the dining plan? We love to chat with other Disney foodies, so drop us a comment!

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Summer Squires is a Mom of 4 who loves helping other parents plan memorable and stress-free family Disney vacations! You can email Summer at summer@kingdomkonsultant.com.