Originally Posted By sdlovesmickey I have heard conflicting reviews of this restaurant and would like to know if you think it is worth it for an ADR for lunch? Both times I have eaten at Blue Bayou we were seated near the door and didn't get to experience the ambiance so I am afraid same thing will happen at this restaurant if I book it. How is the food and what is it like inside?
Originally Posted By sherrytodd Great for atmosphere. Food is not wonderful but edible. Every time we go we request a seat by the water. We end up with a little longer wait, but have never been told no. They give you a buzzer so you can check out the pavilion while you wait. We've even ridden the boat ride while waiting for our table. DS loves the volcano and DH loves the giant margaritas.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo San Angel Inn is great. We have dined there twice (and the Blue Bayou - Dl and Blue Lagoon - DLP) many times. Of all the "dark" restaurants, it is enjoyable where ever you sit. If you do not get a waterside seat and have a market seat, you may be serenaded by the mariachi band. Either way it's a win win. I enjoyed the food, but it is not a tex mex, it is real mexican cuisine. I recommend the Mole Poblano - chicken baked in chocolate and chilli - it's wonderful!
Originally Posted By Chelledun We've liked it a lot during our two experiences. I actually think the food is a notch above Blue Bayou, although I've only dined at BB once. San Angel is a very "special" meal experience, and the margaritas seriously are among the best I've had.
Originally Posted By SuzieQ Eww, I think the food is horrible! Of course, I live where we get real Mexican food. I rank it about the same as El Torito or other large chain Americanized Mexican restaurants. When we go to Epcot, it's one of our last choices for dining. The ambiance is great, though!
Originally Posted By Tiggirl I've only eaten there once in 2000 but I from my experience I have to agree with SuzieQ. The food was gross. I can't recall what I ate but the meat was so tough I couldn't eat it and actually had to spit it out in my napkin. For the record, I'd rather eat at El Torrito any day... Assuming El Torrito was located in WDW. LOL! ) Again... my experience was 7 years ago though. ~Beth
Originally Posted By RoadTrip We love the atmosphere. The food has been kind of hit and miss as far as we are concerned. I loved the Mole Poblano, but haven't been very impressed with the other things I've tried. Overall I would certainly recommend eating there at least once just to experience the ambiance.
Originally Posted By SuzieQ I'd pop in for a light appetizer and margarita just to enjoy the atmosphere. I'd have the meal elsewhere.
Originally Posted By DouglasDubh My wife and I enjoyed it. The kids not so much. We tend to eat at the Japanese Teppanyaki.
Originally Posted By Lisann22 After 10 days in WDW I was jonsing for some "soul" food, I mean I'm a beans and rice raised chica. OMG!!! Blech, it was so horrible. This is not "real" Mexican food. Not even close. Aye yi yi. ;>
Originally Posted By seafairy1622 liked the atmosphere. didn't like the fish, it had salsa on it yuk! daughter had a combination of different mexican food. hers was good. was very dark. we didn't know there was more than a resteraunt in there. we were surprized. overall we liked it.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 Skip it. It's bad. Used to be GREAT. Has been dumbed down to the point they went from serving warm, homemade chips with delicious homemade salsas to TOSTITOS out of a bag and their brand of jar salsa that you can buy at WalMart. Pathetic.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 maybe could change ala : Alfredo's - maybe time for new blood there... I have a suggestion - Rick Bayless - outstanding mexican food from someone who lived there for years ( one of Chicago's gem restaurants ) - he seems to be expanding his ' empire ' Hungry? Best restaurant in U.S. is at 445 N. Clark Chicago (<a href="http://www.suntimes.com/lifestyles/food/374882" target="_blank">http://www.suntimes.com/lifest yles/food/374882</a>,CST-NWS-beard08.article)
Originally Posted By sdlovesmickey Thanks for all the info--think I will do the ride and skip the restaurant...I would have had to pay for another table service if I had squeezed it in anyway as I already have all the other table services booked for our dining plan. Sounds like it is not worth it.
