Rumor Rosa Mexicano restaurant possibly coming to the Dolphin

[bhg469]

Gordon's never worked with Disney far as I know. I believe his Caesars deal prevents him from opening up restaurants in other hotels. Probably not Springs, at least until he opened up something at ICON.

Apparently he bought a place in celebration. A fiend of my wife has seen him taking walks there. Maybe he will try to open more.

 

[mkt]

I'd go to a hole in the wall serving tacos and tortas, menu only in Spanish , condiment bar to dress the food anyway of the week instead of Tex Mex.

Sounds like the smart choice.

 

[Comped]

He has a Gordon Ramsay Burgers coming to a Hilton in Fall near Boston. I would assume his Caesars deal only goes as far as Gaming places.

Huh. That's new! Guess that could work, although I have no doubt there's some kind of exclusivity clause in Icon's contract with him preventing a higher-end restaurant at Springs, even if it'd make a ton of cash...

 

[Anteater]

I'd go to a hole in the wall serving tacos and tortas, menu only in Spanish , condiment bar to dress the food anyway of the week instead of Tex Mex. One thing I miss in Texas is the two main food groups , tacos ( breakfast, lunch and dinner ) and barbeque.

Sounds like the smart choice.

My favorite TexMex in Texas is Papasitos. A bit expensive. But, ALWAYS good!

 

[Tom P.]

While this really isn't a standout restaurant by any means, I'm happy it's not another steakhouse or Italian place, something which WDW has way too much of.

There is no such thing as too much steak.

 

[bhg469]

There is no such thing as too much steak.

I'm amazed at how many really good steak places are down here in Orlando and I'm not complaining!!!

 

[Lilofan]

I'm amazed at how many really good steak places are down here in Orlando and I'm not complaining!!!

Business convention travelers ( pre covid ) on expense account on International Drive love to eat at steak places. But if one is talking sushi, tempura etc all u can eat , Suki Hanna near the Ritz Carlton Grande Lakes Orlando is delish.

 

[BuddyThomas]

Mediocre overpriced Tex-mex. Hard pass.

Agreed. And the Manhattan locations are a freaking fortune. It will fit right in at WDW. They can charge $30.00 for a couple of tacos and no one will even blink.

 

[mgf]

I wish Marriott would put in a real pizzeria. They're losing business to that pizza window at BW and that window loses out on a ton of business because waits stack up to 45-60 minutes for grab and go. Leave it open late to service the bar crowds and the guests returning from the parks. I bet BW and YB guests would wander through, too. Make a stack of money.

 

[Epcot82Guy]

I wish Marriott would put in a real pizzeria. They're losing business to that pizza window at BW and that window loses out on a ton of business because waits stack up to 45-60 minutes for grab and go. Leave it open late to service the bar crowds and the guests returning from the parks. I bet BW and YB guests would wander through, too. Make a stack of money.

I agree. Actually, a mini food hall-type set up with easy grab and go could do quite well. Things like pizza, bao, chicken, etc. 3 or 4 little stalls selling street food. It's a concept I'm surprised Disney hasn't jumped on more given its popularity and ease of swapping out concepts easily.

 

[bhg469]

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I agree. Actually, a mini food hall-type set up with easy grab and go could do quite well. Things like pizza, bao, chicken, etc. 3 or 4 little stalls selling street food. It's a concept I'm surprised Disney hasn't jumped on more given its popularity and ease of swapping out concepts easily.

the name escapes me but wasnt the open air market place in animal kingdom just that? I recently walked by there and it seems to be only one stand open..

 

[Epcot82Guy]

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the name escapes me but wasnt the open air market place in animal kingdom just that? I recently walked by there and it seems to be only one stand open..

Harambe Market was somewhat inspired by that. But, they quickly went to a single menu. So, it was more African-inspired quick service lightly themed to a food hall. (Though the analogy is a valid one.) The Simpsons food court is another one somewhat like it, though it's more Food Court vs. Food Hall.

 

[bhg469]

Harambe Market was somewhat inspired by that. But, they quickly went to a single menu. So, it was more African-inspired quick service lightly themed to a food hall. (Though the analogy is a valid one.) The Simpsons food court is another one somewhat like it, though it's more Food Court vs. Food Hall.

The pepper market too!! I miss that place!

 

[Epcot82Guy]

The pepper market too!! I miss that place!

Ah yes. I'm really surprised how they redid that space. An updated Pepper Market version seems like such a better use given the demographic of that hotel.

 

[bhg469]

Ah yes. I'm really surprised how they redid that space. An updated Pepper Market version seems like such a better use given the demographic of that hotel.

Haven't been there in close to 10 years. I just remember getting market nachos like it was my job.

 

[Lilofan]

The pepper market too!! I miss that place!

I wasn't there eating at the time but President Bush and around 15 Secret Service agents ate at the Coronado food court in 1999. They got in line like everyone else while Secret Service watched the cooks prepare their food.

 

[Stitchon]

I agree. Actually, a mini food hall-type set up with easy grab and go could do quite well. Things like pizza, bao, chicken, etc. 3 or 4 little stalls selling street food. It's a concept I'm surprised Disney hasn't jumped on more given its popularity and ease of swapping out concepts easily.

Admittedly wishful thinking, but such a setup would also allow for more local businesses (like The Polite Pig and Gideon's) to have a presence. My local mall does the same thing in their food court, local vendors on two-year leases that allow for concepts to cycle in and out to keep things fresh.