La Hacienda de San Angel, located in Mexico in EPCOT’s World Showcase, is one of the prime viewing spots for Illuminations-or so it seems. When you make your ADR for this location, check the calendar for EPCOT. Chances are you can get a reservation, and maybe request a window seat, to enjoy Illuminations.
Nestled along the lagoon, La Hacienda can seat 250 guests and upon entering you feel as if you are visiting a friend’s home in the Mexican countryside. The ambiance is friendly and the building gives off an Old World feel. The view here can’t be beat-out the long, wide windows you can see World Showcase Lagoon and many of the countries that line it.
There is something for everyone their menu, which includes samplings of all different varieties of Mexican cuisine. If you are interested in splitting your meal with a friend or sweetheart, their Parrillada menu offers both a seafood themed platter or a chicken and steak combo which are sure to appeal to any couple (both include a mixed grill entrée, vegetables, beans and fresh salsa). You can view their full menu HERE.
La Hacienda is on the Disney Dining Plan, and will cost you one table service credit per member of your party. If you want to enjoy some authentic Mexcian food-in a location with great drink options-then La Hacienda de San Angel is for you!
Overall, we give La Hacienda de San Angel an “A”.
When my friends and i made reservations for dinner here one night, it didn’t even cross our minds about watching the fireworks (i dont think we thought we’d be there that long). But before we finished dinner the music started playing in the restaurant and I got so excited! We just happened to luck out by getting a window seat, ordered a few more margaritas and watched the fireworks. it was magical!