Me and my gf will be going down in July. We were looking into San Angel Inn at Epcot. Has anyone here been their before? If so hows the food, atmosphere, service, ect. Any tips/ recommendations would be appreciated 
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San Angel Inn
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RonAnnArbor
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Food is decent; atmosphere is excellent though somewhat dark. Ask for a table next to the river. Specialty is a pork entree. Typical Mexican fare. Not too overpriced. Free chips and salsa on every table.
Food is decent; atmosphere is excellent though somewhat dark. Ask for a table next to the river. Specialty is a pork entree. Typical Mexican fare. Not too overpriced. Free chips and salsa on every table.
Zummi Gummi
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They very recently changed the menu, fyi.
A number of people who have been there since the menu change have reported back that it's improved greatly.
A number of people who have been there since the menu change have reported back that it's improved greatly.
mbtohill
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I think San Angel gets a bad rap. The food is pretty good, not GREAT, but certainly not bad either. The atmosphere is among the best at EPCOT. We go almost every year. Wait staff is great. You will have a really nice time. Make sure to stop at La Cava Tequila for a great margarita while you are in the Mexico Pavilion.
ddbowdoin
Well-Known Member
for what it is, it is a great spot...
1.) conveniently located in the international pavilion, maybe one of my biggest peeves is having to waste time leaving gates to head to resorts for dinner reservations. This way you can grab a decent meal inside Epcot and save more room for fun at the park.
2.) atmosphere and theming! this takes the cake here, it is a great feeling stepping inside the pyramid (or temple, you pick) and being inside what seems like an active outdoor market. A lot of the stuff is tacky, but they also have some pretty amazing wood carves figures that are hand painted.
3.) romantic possibilities... get there a little early and grab a drink at the tequila bar outside the restaurant, forget the name off the top of my head (La Cava I believe). This is a great spot to grab a seat and choose a tequila you might not get at home.
4.) The Food... is it authentic as it comes, no way... but for what it is and where you are the food is great. Also, the price... it's cheap with most entrees coming in under 30 dollars. To me anything under 30 dollars is affordable, considering most items at national chains are 11-14 dollars you are paying a small bit more for considerably better food ... both taste wise and from a nutritional standpoint.
1.) conveniently located in the international pavilion, maybe one of my biggest peeves is having to waste time leaving gates to head to resorts for dinner reservations. This way you can grab a decent meal inside Epcot and save more room for fun at the park.
2.) atmosphere and theming! this takes the cake here, it is a great feeling stepping inside the pyramid (or temple, you pick) and being inside what seems like an active outdoor market. A lot of the stuff is tacky, but they also have some pretty amazing wood carves figures that are hand painted.
3.) romantic possibilities... get there a little early and grab a drink at the tequila bar outside the restaurant, forget the name off the top of my head (La Cava I believe). This is a great spot to grab a seat and choose a tequila you might not get at home.
4.) The Food... is it authentic as it comes, no way... but for what it is and where you are the food is great. Also, the price... it's cheap with most entrees coming in under 30 dollars. To me anything under 30 dollars is affordable, considering most items at national chains are 11-14 dollars you are paying a small bit more for considerably better food ... both taste wise and from a nutritional standpoint.
Doctor Seeker
New Member
IMO, there is not a better themed or more romantic restaurant at WDW. The food is very good as well. I was there in October and had the pollo a las rajas and the pineapple margarita and I would highly recommend both.
Pioneer Hall
Well-Known Member
Since they changed the menu this summer it is much better than it used to be. Gone are the days where this was a taco or enchilada stand and now the menu is somewhat closer to actual Mexican dishes.
fredtom
Active Member
San Angel Inn is one of our favorite WDW restaurants and it's always on the must-do list for DW and me. Please see above photo.
You have to realize it's not Tex-Mex, American Southwest cuisine or the chain type stuff most people are used to. It's a Mexico City based restaurant, which is different. Nachos are something that don't even exist there, but were added to SAI's menu to accommodate the masses. My favorite dish from there is the Mole Poblano, and we always enjoy the fantastic Margaritas. Our food has always been spicy and we've always had excellent and speedy service.
"An Adventurer's life is best!" :lol:
You have to realize it's not Tex-Mex, American Southwest cuisine or the chain type stuff most people are used to. It's a Mexico City based restaurant, which is different. Nachos are something that don't even exist there, but were added to SAI's menu to accommodate the masses. My favorite dish from there is the Mole Poblano, and we always enjoy the fantastic Margaritas. Our food has always been spicy and we've always had excellent and speedy service.
"An Adventurer's life is best!" :lol:
JIMINYCR
Well-Known Member
Yes... Every time we go I pack a small flashlight just to bring in with me to read the menu. I remind myself... must bring flashlight. What happens? You guessed it... I forget the flashlight in my suitcase in the resort and end up squinting at the menu. :lol:
We've enjoyed most of the meals we've ordered. Portions are sometimes smaller than anticipated though. If you are eating and the mariachi band appears it adds greatly to the atmosphere. Shops are also fun to browse through either before or after the meal.
Can you see the boat ride if you sit by the river? i forgot the name if the ride.
ADR's a must.
Wait staff is very good and most helpful.
Bring a flashlight to read the menu.
A must visit every time we go.
245 days......:brick::brick:
I made reservations in january but only because my Gf wanted to go their. I wasnt really sold on the resturant but after hearing so many good things about it im glad i made the reservation
Thats great to hear. It looked romantic in the pictures which is why my GF wanted to go in the first place lol
What was so bad about the original menu?
Can you see the boat ride if you sit by the river? i dont remember the name of the ride.
Would you guys recommend going on the boat ride before or after we eat?
Goofy6294
Active Member
No rides for an hour after eating! No, wait.....
wolf359
Well-Known Member
Both!