Welcome to an Outdoor Kitchen review for the 2018 International Flower & Garden Festival at Epcot. This review will focus on Jardin de Fiestas outdoor kitchen. Jardin de Fiestas is located just outside the Mexico pavilion, before the bridge.
Jardin de Fiestas
Food
- Pork Taco: Slow-braised Pork Taco served with Apple Relish, Goat Cheese and Chile de Árbol Sauce $6.25
- Chilaquiles: Chilaquiles served with Chorizo, Mexican Cream and Cotija Cheese $5.95
- Capirotada: Bread Pudding served with Rompope $4.25
Beverages
- Tiger Lily Sangria $10.25
- Rose Margarita $11.50
- Violet Cassis Punch $12.25
- Daisy Spicy Beer $6.75
Pork Taco: Slow-braised Pork Taco served with Apple Relish, Goat Cheese and Chile de Árbol Sauce $6.25
We don’t feel there was enough pork to justify the price tag, but what pork we did get was juicy and tender. The sauce had just a little spice and all the accompaniments worked well together. Although a little difficult to share, it’s a solid dish.
Chilaquiles: Chilaquiles served with Chorizo, Mexican Cream and Cotija Cheese – $5.95
While not photogenic, this item was a crowd favorite. It’s cheesy, there’s a good portion of meat, and everything included works together in perfect harmony. It’s a solid dish and a large portion for the price. Absolutely don’t miss this!
Capirotada: Bread Pudding served with Rompope – $4.25
Once you dig past the layer of cinnamon on top you’ll be greeted with warm and gooey bread pudding. A few in our group don’t generally enjoy bread pudding, but we agreed this was great. At a $4.25 price tag it’s worth checking out.
Tiger Lily Sangria – $10.25
A typical sangria mix, ultimately bland and very forgettable. We found ourselves going back to have a sip just to remember what it tastes like compared to the other drinks.
Rose Margarita – $11.50
Pretty rim, right? It’s actually a mix of salt and rose petals, hence the rose margarita. It’s a very floral cocktail that fits in well with the overall theme of the festival though it could be boozier.
Violet Cassis Punch – $12.25
The booziest of the bunch with a price tag to boot. We recommend this for not only the alcohol but also the flavor, it’s the best of the three options, although not ultimately as unique as a rose petal rim.
Daisy Spicy Beer – $6.75
Although advertised as being spicy, it’s really not. The beer itself has a chili taste to the tongue but that quickly goes away to a simple ale. Ultimately forgettable.