All of the food and drink options coming to Walt Disney World to celebrate Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month

The Walt Disney World resort is gearing up to celebrate Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month from September 15 through October 15, 2023. The talented culinary teams from across Walt Disney World have been busy crafting menu offerings that celebrate Hispanic and Latin American cultures, with dishes offered across the theme parks and resorts.

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Here are the food offerings at the Walt Disney World resorts:

Disney’s BoardWalk

BoardWalk Deli (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15; mobile order available)

• Guava and Cheese Quesito: Puff pastry filled with guava paste, cream cheese, and glazed with a honey syrup

Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort

Centertown Market (Currently available; mobile order available)

• Arroz Mamposteao: Crispy pork carnitas with Spanish-style rice and beans; Available at the following locations:
  • Chef Ludy from Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort is proud to share her Puerto Rican heritage with the Arroz Mamposteao.

Disney’s Contemporary Resort

Contempo Café (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15; mobile order available)

• Coco Sweet Bread: Sweet dough filled with cinnamon-spiced custard topped with “Coco” décor (New)

Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort

Three Bridges Bar and Grill at Villa del Lago (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15)

• Basque Cheesecake: Basque cheesecake with graham cracker crumbs and chocolate garnishes on top of an orange caramel sauce with strawberry-lime macerated berries (New)

Toledo – Tapas, Steak & Seafood

• Parrillada de Cerdo Mixta: Chuleta Kan Kan, Ibérico Secreto de Bellota, Butifarra Sausage, Romesco sauce, calçots, manchego-dusted potatoes, and salsa verde (New) (Available starting Sept. 15)
  • When working on this dish, Chef Chris, a native of Bayamón, Puerto Rico, was inspired by Parrillada, an event where his family gets together to grill different types of meat cuts, sausage, and vegetables.
• Basque Cheesecake: Basque cheesecake with graham cracker crumbs and chocolate garnishes on top of an orange caramel sauce with strawberry-lime macerated berries (New) (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15)
  • This simple and creamy cheesecake variation is known as “Tarta de Queso” in Spain or “Gazta Tarta” in its native Basque. A local specialty at the La Viña Bar in San Sebastián, the crustless Basque Cheesecake is baked at a high temperature, which leaves the outside firm and dark, while the center remains gooey.

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Cítricos (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15)

• Braised Pork Panceta al Pibil: Ají amarillo-sweet plantain purée, pickled peaches, and pipián verde (New)
  • Chef Andres moved to the United States from Mexico City, Mexico, in 2006. At the time, he did not speak English and secured a role as a dishwasher, where he found a passion for being in the kitchen that inspired him to attend culinary school. After graduating, he was hired by Disney and has since worked on the culinary teams at Victoria & Albert’s, Enchanted Rose, and Cítricos. The Braised Pork Panceta al Pibil features Berkshire pork belly with Chef Andres’ play on a cochinita pibil — a traditional Yucatec Mayan slow-roasted pork dish from the Yucatán Peninsula. This version features sour orange, annatto, pipián verde, plantains, and the ají amarillo pepper from Peru. It also incorporates corn, a traditional ingredient of the dish, through the corn ash garnish, and includes a nod to Florida with pickled Florida peaches. This dish was designed to perfectly pair with the La Rosa, La Piña, y El Mezcal beverage crafted by Cítricos Proprietor Rafael.

Gasparilla Island Grill (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15; mobile order available)

• Coco Skeleton Bone Pastry: Bone-shaped pastry filled with dulce de leche Bavarian cream coated with white and dark chocolate and a “Coco” image (New)

Disney’s Old Key West Resort

Good’s Food to Go (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15)

• Bruno’s Vision Cake: Tres leches vanilla cake, dulce de leche, whipped cream, and sugar “vision shards”

Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa

The Artist’s Palette (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15; mobile order available)

• Lechón Asado: Roasted Cuban pork with white rice and black beans topped with pickled onions and cilantro (New)
  • Chef Enrique is of both Puerto Rican and Cuban descent, and roasted pork is a huge staple on both sides of his family as food is a big part of family gatherings in Hispanic cultures. One Sunday a month when Chef would have a family dinner, his uncle would allow him to taste everything that he made while he was preparing each item. Lechón Asado was always Chef Enrique’s favorite dish. While his uncle prepared the rest of the meal, Chef would prep and cook the Lechón Asado. His uncle is who inspired him to become a chef, and he learned so much about his culture through him. In honor of Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month, Chef wanted to prepare the dish that really started it all for him. Although there are many more amazing Cuban dishes, the Lechón will always bring him back home.
• Bruno’s Vision Cake: Tres leches vanilla cake, dulce de leche, whipped cream, and sugar “vision shards”

On the Rocks Pool Bar and The Paddock Grill (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15)

• Non-alcoholic Frozen Chocolate Coquito (Non-alcoholic): Classic non-alcoholic coquito with a chocolate addition (New)
• Frozen Chocolate Coquito: Classic SelvaRey Chocolate Rum Coquito with a chocolate addition (New)
  • Coordinator Stephanie at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa was inspired by her family recipes from Puerto Rico.

Various Disney Resort Hotel Pool Bars (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15)

• Spicy Paloma: Teremana Blanco Tequila, Hella Cocktail Co. Smoked Chili Bitters, grapefruit soda, and lime with a chili-lime rim
  • This spicy version of a paloma features Teremana Blanco Tequila and celebrates the impact Latin Americans make in the beverage industry.
• Pollo Guisado: Braised chicken, carrots, olives, jasmine rice, sweet plantains, and fried garlic cilantro (New); Available at the following locations:
  • World Premiere Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort
  • Intermission Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort
  • End Zone Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort
  • Landscape of Flavors at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
  • Everything POP Shopping & Dining at Disney’s Pop Century Resort
    • Sous Chef Yanira of Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort and Sous Chef Berto of Disney’s Pop Century Resort collaborated to share this traditional dish. Inspired by their family traditions and cultures, these two chefs worked together on a flavorful dish that highlights the spirit of Hispanic cuisine.
• Passion Fruit Tres Leches with a guava Mickey (New); Available at the following:
  • World Premiere Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort
  • Intermission Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort
  • End Zone Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort
  • Centertown Market at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
  • Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter
  • Riverside Mill Food Court at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside

Various Disney Resort Hotel Table-Service Restaurants (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15)

• La Rosa, La Piña, y El Mezcal: Siete Misterios Mezcal, Aperol Liqueur, Seedlip Garden 108, pineapple, lime, and guajillo syrup garnished with a ‘rose’ sugar rim
  (New)
  • Los Siete Misterios Mezcal was developed by two native Mexican brothers looking to preserve the traditional Mezcal production methods that were passed down through generations. Cítricos Proprietor Rafael celebrates this story and his own Venezuelan roots with this elevated, signature cocktail.
  • Available at the following:
    • Jiko – The Cooking Place at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
    • Sanaa at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
    • Sanaa Lounge at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
    • Cítricos at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
    • Enchanted Rose at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
    • Grand Floridian Cafe at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
    • Narcoossee’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
    • Topolino’s Terrace – Flavors of the Riviera at Disney’s Riviera Resort
    • The Turf Club Bar & Grill at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa

These food offerings will be available at the Walt Disney World theme parks:

EPCOT

Choza de Margarita (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15)

• Elote: Sweet corn on the cob with chipotle aïoli, queso cotija, and chile-lime powder

La Hacienda de San Angel (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15)

• Tlayuda: Oaxacan Tostada, barbacoa beef, chipotle black beans, chorizo, Mexican sour cream, and pickled onions
• Paloma: Curado Blanco Tequila, Fever-Tree Grapefruit Soda, fresh lime juice, and chile-lime powder rim

Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue (Currently available at the outdoor bar only)

• Frozen Classic Strawberry Daiquiri: Thomas Tew Rum, strawberry, and lime

San Angel Inn (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15)

• Paloma: Curado Blanco Tequila, Fever-Tree Grapefruit Soda, fresh lime juice, and chile-lime powder rim

Sunshine Seasons

• Birria Tacos with beef, Monterey Jack, onions, cilantro, and lime served with consommé (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly)
  • Birria is a traditional Mexican dish from Jalisco, which is where Sous Chef Veronica’s family is from. This dish is typically made with goat or beef and dried chili peppers and served as a stew with meat, broth, onions, cilantro, lime, and fresh corn tortillas. Birria is a dish that is usually served on special occasions, like a birthday or during the holidays. Over the last couple of years, birria has become very popular, especially the quesabirria which consists of a corn tortilla, cheese and birria and served with consommé, onions, cilantro, and lime.

Brazil at the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Presented by CORKCICLE(Available through Nov. 18)

• Feijoada:  Black beans with pork belly, Brazil nut pesto, and BEN’S ORIGINAL Long Grain White Rice (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly)
• Pão de Queijo: Brazilian cheese bread (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly)
• Xingu Brazilian Black Lager
• Frozen Caipirinha with cachaça 

Connections Eatery for the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Presented by CORKCICLE (Available through Nov. 18; mobile order available)

• Yucatan Sunset Margarita: Teremana Blanco Tequila, passion fruit syrup, and Bols Triple Sec 30 Proof Liqueur with lime and orange juices (New)
  • When playing hide-and-seek with his cousins in Puerto Rico, Restaurant Guest Experience Manager Pablo would hide under passion fruit vines and eat the fruit. His love for passion fruit comes from the fruit’s sweetness and tartness, which inspired this beverage.

Flavors from Fire at the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Presented by CORKCICLE(Available through Nov. 18)

• Chimichurri Marinated Skirt Steak Taco with crushed avocado, grilled corn salsa, pickled red onions, queso fresco, and cilantro-lime cream (New) (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly)

Flavors of America at the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Presented by CORKCICLE(Available through Nov. 18)

• Chilaquiles: Corn tortilla chips tossed in salsa verde with ranchero chicken, queso fresco, cilantro-lime crema, and a soft-poached egg (New) (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly)

The Fry Basket at the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Presented by CORKCICLE(Available through Nov. 18)

• Adobo Yuca Fries with garlic-cilantro aïoli (Plant-based) (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly)

Mexico at the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Presented by CORKCICLE (Available through Nov. 18)

• Tostada de Carnitas: Braised pork on a fried corn tortilla with black beans, avocado mousse, queso fresco, and chives (New) (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly)
• Taco de Costilla: Slow-braised beef short rib on a corn tortilla with salsa de chile morita, avocado mousse, and spring onions (New) (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly)
• Pastel Imposible: Layers of traditional Mexican flan and tres leches with guava and cajeta (New)
• Trouble in Paradise Margarita: Ilegal Mezcal, Combier Watermelon Liqueur, Rosé Wine, Lime Juice, and Agave with a Chili-Lime Powder Rim (New)
• Fly Away Margarita: Nocheluna Sotol, Pineapple-Ginger Juice, Chile Ancho Verde Liqueur, and Ambhar Blanco Tequila with a Sweet Dried Chili Salt Rim (NEW)

Shimmering Sips at the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Presented by CORKCICLE(Available through Nov. 18)

• Guava Cake with whipped cream and coconut (Plant-based) 

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

ABC Commissary (Currently available; mobile order available)

• Pork Tacos: Pork carnitas on flour tortillas topped with avocado salsa verde and pickled onions served with Mexican rice and black beans topped with pork and queso fresco
• Shrimp Tacos: Sautéed shrimp on flour tortillas topped with cabbage slaw, chipotle mayonnaise, and mango salsa served with Mexican rice and black beans topped with pork and queso fresco
• Watermelon Margarita: Patrón Silver Tequila, watermelon, sweet-and-sour, and lime juice

Backlot Express (Currently available; mobile order available)

• Cuban Sandwich: Classically pressed roasted pulled pork, sliced ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, and mustard served with plantain chips
  • Hailing from the Cuban American communities of Tampa and Miami circa 1900, the Cuban Sandwich has become a staple of Cuban American cuisine. It typically features pressed Cuban bread, ham, pork, Swiss cheese, yellow mustard, and pickles.

BaseLine Tap House (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15)

• Michelada: Golden Road State Cerveza, tomato-clam juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and chili-lime seasoning

Epic Eats (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15)

• Mango-Chamoy Funnel Cake: DOLE Whip mango with chamoy-mango purée and chili-lime seasoning served on a funnel cake (New)

Rosie’s All-American Café (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15; mobile order available)

• Tres Leches: Whipped cream topping, strawberry candy rocks, and an “Encanto” white chocolate coin

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park

Creature Comforts (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15)

• Pink Tres Leches Cake: Vanilla cake soaked with three milks (sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and whole milk) and topped with cinnamon whipped cream and sugar flowers (New)

Dawa Bar (Available Starting Sept. 15)

• Prickly Pear Margarita: Corazon Tequila, Bol’s Triple Sec 30 Proof Liqueur, sour, and desert pear (New)

Nomad Lounge and Tiffins Restaurant (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15)

• Birria Tacos: Braised beef, ancho and guajillo chiles, Oaxaca cheese, lime, and cilantro
  • Traced back to Jalisco, Mexico, birria is a type of spicy meat stew. The meat from this stew is placed in the tortillas of the birria tacos, which are served with the consommé (broth) from the stew.
• Budín de Pan: Argentinian bread pudding, cognac raisins, dulce de leche, and rum raisin ice cream (New)
• Agua de Valencia: Ketel One Vodka, Bombay Sapphire Gin, Toso Brut Sparkling Wine, Van der Hum Tangerine Liquor, blood orange juice, and guava (New)

Pizzafari (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15; mobile order available)

• Encanto Cupcake: Vanilla cake, guava and dulce de leche filling, vanilla frosting, white chocolate “Encanto” decoration, milk chocolate leaves, and crispy pearls (New)

Restaurantosaurus (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15; mobile order available)

• Cuban Sandwich: Roasted lechón, sliced ham, Swiss cheese, yellow mustard, and pickles on a buttery Cuban-style bread served with french fries  
• Encanto Cupcake: Vanilla cake, guava, and dulce de leche filling, vanilla frosting, white chocolate “Encanto” decoration, milk chocolate leaves, and crispy pearls (New)

Magic Kingdom Park

Cinderella’s Royal Table (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15)

• Creamy Plantain Soup: Savory plant-based plantain soup topped with deep-fried plantains and cilantro (New) (Plant-based)
  • This dish was inspired by a family recipe shared by a cast member from the Puerto Rican community.

Jungle Navigation Co. LTD Skipper Canteen (Currently available)

• Orinoco Ida’s Cachapas: House-made corn pancakes, beer-braised pork, roasted corn, Fresno pepper salsa, and avocado cream

Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park

Leaning Palms (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15; mobile order available)

• Tinga de Pollo: Roasted chipotle chicken served over two corn tostadas with cilantro-lime slaw, spicy avocado crema, and finished with cotija cheese (New) (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly)
  • As a Mexican American, culinarian Jessica was reminded of traditional birthday celebrations in Mexico when preparing the recipe. This popular dish showcases a variety of flavors and is often enjoyed by her family for holidays and celebrations.
    

Disney Springs Offerings

Amorette’s Patisserie (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15; mobile order available)

• Sweet Mojito Taco: Sweet taco filled with lime mousse, mint pâte de fruit, and meringue on a graham cracker sable (New)
  • Cast members Erick and Ashley were inspired by two of their favorite food and drink items, resulting in something fresh and new that honors their Venezuelan and Mexican heritages.

Cilantro Food Truck (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15)

• Tequeños: Venezuelan white cheese wrapped with bread dough and a side of avocado-cilantro dipping sauce

The Daily Poutine (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15)

• Pastelón Poutine: Sofrito ground beef, fried sweet plantains, shredded cheddar, garlic aïoli, french fries, and chives
  • Pastelón is a popular baked dish made in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic, featuring layers of sweet plantains and beef. While there are many ways one can make Pastelón, it often features plantains, a staple food in Puerto Rican and Dominican cultures that is used in many kinds of dishes. Our “Poutine” inspired by Pastelón reminds Front of House Leader Elba of all those delicious Pastelón flavors and textures, served with a unique twist.

D-Luxe Burger (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15; mobile order available)

• Tripleta Burger: Signature-blend patty, ham, pork belly, potato sticks, lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise-ketchup
  • Assistant Sous Chef Jose took inspiration from the popular Puerto Rican tripleta sandwich.

Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew

• Dulce de Leche Donut: Cinnamon sugar confection with a dulce de leche buttercream filling and chocolate icing

Frontera Cocina Mexicana (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15;

• Guava Margarita: Centinela Reposado Tequila, Ten to One Rum, guava purée, and agave infused with Mexican chiles
  • Margaritas are an expression of the history of Mexico with its elements corresponding to some of the cultures that have been present in the country. This beverage combines this history along with a refreshing guava flavor, as this is also part of traditions. Its flavor, color, and characteristic aroma are an element of the offerings for the Day of the Dead.

The Ganachery (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15)

• Guava Ganache Square: Guava ganache enrobed in 65% dark chocolate (New) (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly)
  • Cast member Diana, honoring her Puerto Rican heritage, was inspired by items such as guava and the royal poinciana, also known as the “Flame Tree.”

Gideon’s Bakehouse (Available Saturdays and Sundays from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15)

• Coconut Guava Tart: An oversized tart filled with the finest coconut, delicious guava, and a macaroon top
  • This handcrafted treat was created by Gideon’s Bakehouse’s very own Chef Willie Rosario.

House of Blues Restaurant & Bar (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15)

• Cuban Delight: Roasted Cuban pork slow-roasted for 12 hours served with black beans, moro rice, and sofrito
• Tres Leches: Yellow sponge cake soaked in a mixture of condensed milk, evaporated milk, cinnamon, and maraschino cherries
• Vanilla Pudding: Creamy pudding made with condensed milk, evaporated milk, whipped cream, sugar, caramel, vanilla extract, and eggs
• Huevos Rancheros: Fried corn tortillas and eggs topped with warmed salsa (Available Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Weekend Brunch)

The Front Porch at House of Blues

• Cuban Sandwich: Roasted Cuban pork layered with ham, Swiss cheese, pickles and yellow mustard
• BBQ Brisket Empanadas: Pastry stuffed with BBQ brisket

Jaleo by José Andrés (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15)

• Croquetas de Jamón: Traditional fritters with Jamón Iberico de Bellota
• Empedrat de mongetes y Gamba Roja: Lightly sauteed Gamba Roja served with a traditional Catalan bean salad of tomatoes, onions and kalamata olives
• Piña Borracha: Fresh pineapple compressed with lime-rum syrup

Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15)

• Picadillo Empanada: Empanada with cilantro-lime crema (New)
  • Picadillo Empanadas are a traditional Puerto Rican street food made of a small pastry stuffed with meat and deep-fried to perfection. Growing up in Puerto Rico, Chef Claudia and her friends would visit food trucks during their school lunch and order empanadas filled with picadillo (ground beef, potatoes, and diced green olives). Making empanadas now for guests at Walt Disney World Resort is a special way for her to honor these fond childhood memories.

Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Co. (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15)

• Dulce De Leche Latte: A delicious iced latte featuring dulce de leche syrup, topped with cold foam and the choice of a “Coco” or “Encanto” ripple
• Disney Encanto – Familia Madrigal Blend: Made from medium roasted 100% Arabica beans from Colombia
• “Coco” and “Encanto” Special Ripples

Paradiso 37 (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15)

• Mexican Burger: An 8oz char-grilled Angus steak burger, American cheese, guacamole, jalapeños, and pico de gallo on a brioche bun served with french fries
• Paradise Margarita: P37 Premium Tequila, triple sec, lime juice, and agave nectar

Planet Hollywood (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15)

• Carnitas Tostadas: Crispy gyoza skins topped with slow-roasted pork, pickled onions, and queso fresco drizzled with spicy avocado cream
• Celebrity Margarita: Santos Tequila, Grand Marnier, and fresh sour with a salted rim in a margarita souvenir glass

The Polite Pig (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15)

• Smoked Half Chicken Al Pastor: Half of a chicken marinated in chipotle, achiote, and spices and then smoked. It is complemented by the sweet heat of a guajillo-chili pineapple glaze and pineapple-poblano pico de gallo
• Guavarita: Corazon Reposado Tequila, guava juice, lime juice, and triple sec

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Splitsville Luxury Lanes (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15)

• Fiesta Sushi Roll: Cream cheese, “volcano mix,” and seared steak rolled tightly and topped with avocado, masago, togarashi, green onions, and micro greens drizzled with fiesta sauce, “chipotle-based mayo,” and eel sauce
• House-made Red Sangria

Vivoli il Gelato (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15)

• Tres Leches Tiramisu: This twist combines two classics into one incredibly delicious and decadent cake with spiked espresso topped with a heavenly tiramisu cream

Wetzel’s Pretzels (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15)

• Mangonada: A fruity, frozen guava mango drink mixed with chili lime sauce and topped with mango purée and chili lime seasoning

Yesake (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15)

• Sakerita: Rich flavors of sake with the zesty essence of a margarita

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