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REVIEW: Plaza de Coco 1st Night Dinner on Disney Treasure is Almost as Good as the 2nd Night

Shannen Ace

A collage of dishes from Night 1 Dinner: seafood stew with bread, chocolate parfait topped with whipped cream, salmon paired with yucca and pesto, tacos filled with cabbage and cilantro, and roast pork accompanied by greens and potatoes evoke the vibrant flavors of Plaza de Coco.

Because the Disney Treasure sails for 5-7 night itineraries and guests dine at some restaurants twice, the Plaza de Coco restaurant offers two different menus. The live entertainment is also different, with the first night focused on “La Familia.”

The Plaza de Coco interior is inspired by the town of Santa Cecilia and the Rivera’s shoe shop from “Coco.” During the “La Familia” show, guests are treated to musical performances by Miguel and his (living) family.

Most menu items are included in the cost of the voyage. Alcoholic and other specialty beverages have an additional cost.

Plaza de Coco Dinner

Menu | Reviews

Dinner Menu

Appetizers | Salads | Soups | Entrées | Lighter Notes

Entradas (Appetizers)

  • Chorizo Street Croquettes
  • Abuelita Elena’s Shrimp Diabla
  • Toasted Pumpkin Seed, Garbanzo Bean “Hummus”
  • Goats Cheese, Yellow and Red Beet Tower

Ensaladas (Salads)

  • Cucumber and Queso Fresco Salad
  • Baby Romaine Salad

Sopa (Soups)

  • Chicken Tortilla Soup
  • Red and Green Lentil Soup

Platos Principales (Entrées)

  • Gemelli Pasta
  • Red Capsicum and Green Parsley Grilled Snapper
  • Butternut Squash Enchilada
  • Luisa’s Pollo Asado
  • Pasilla-Brown Sugar Rubbed Roasted Pork Tenderloin
  • Plant-Based Tacos
  • Enrique’s Port Wine Braised Center Cut Beef Short Rib

Platos Ligeros (Lighter Note)

  • Mesquite Spiced Salmon Salad
  • Grilled Sirloin Steak
  • Roasted Breast of Chicken
  • Oven-Baked Filet of Salmon

Plaza de Coco Bread Service Reviews

Dinner Rolls

A basket of three round bread rolls in a white cloth sits elegantly on a dining table, perhaps ready for a delightful dinner. Nearby, a fork and small plate await their turn. The scene captures the essence of Plaza de Coco during Día de Los Muertos.

These are standard dinner rolls served at every Disney Cruise Line dinner. They’re a safe and vegan alternative to the chips and salsa. They’re as good as you would expect. Butter is included.

Rating out of 7: 5

Chips and Salsa

A bowl of salsa and a basket of tortilla chips grace the table at Plaza de Coco, accompanied by a glass of water and a candle holder, setting the perfect scene for Night 1 Dinner.

The same chips and salsa are served both nights at Plaza de Coco. The salsa looks potentially too heavy on the tomato but it’s great, as are the chips.

Rating out of 7: 7

Plaza de Coco Entradas Reviews

Chorizo Street Croquettes

Toasted Corn, Chili-Lime Crema, Cotija Cheese, Cilantro

A bowl containing three fried croquettes garnished with herbs, placed on a white napkin on a plate, makes for a delightful start to Night 1 Dinner at Plaza de Coco.

The fried exterior of the croquettes is perfect. The interior is rich and creamy. You can taste the chorizo and there’s a kick of spice.

Rating out of 7: 5

Abuelita Elena’s Shrimp Diabla

Sautéed Garlic Shrimp, Sliced Fingerling Potatoes, Mild Chili-Chipotle Sauce, Cilantro, Pickled Red Onion, Toasted Birotes

This also has a nice kick. The chili-chipotle sauce is labeled “mild” but this might be spicier than some expect. There are four shrimp, which are cooked to perfection and not fishy. You can order as much as you want but it’s a decent sized serving anyway.

Rating out of 7: 6

Toasted Pumpkin Seed, Garbanzo Bean “Hummus”

Pumpkin Seed, Garbanzo Bean, Orange, Lime, Roasted Garlic, Cucumber, Jicama, Bolillos

The included bread is not fresh but it’s good. It’s a bit oily and very garlicky. The hummus is excellent. We love the flavor, which we can really only describe as tasting like garbanzo beans. It’s well seasoned.

Rating out of 7: 6

Goats Cheese, Yellow and Red Beet Tower

Almond Crumble, Chive-Honey Dressing

On Night 1 Dinner, a neatly plated dish with layered goat cheese and sliced beetroot, topped with a nut-covered crisp, was presented at Plaza de Coco. The creation was elegantly surrounded by a decorative sauce circle on a patterned plate.

This has a nice presentation. The goat cheese isn’t the highest quality but it’s good and works well with the beet. There’s definitely a honey sweetness on top of the punch of the cheese.

Rating out of 7: 5

Plaza de Coco Ensaladas

Cucumber and Queso Fresco Salad

Pickled Red Onions, Serrano Chili, Lime, Cilantro, Baby Oak Leaf, Lola Rosso

Baby Romaine Salad

Baby Romaine, Cherry Tomatoes, Roasted Corn, Lime Pepitas, Cotija Cheese, Creamy Cumin-Avocado Dressing

Plaza de Coco Sopa Reviews

Night 1 Dinner at Plaza de Coco featured two bowls on a placemat: one with red soup and thin noodles, the other with dark, thick soup and vegetable garnish, all perfectly set alongside a fork and knife.

Chicken Tortilla Soup

Pulled Red Chili Chicken, Cut Corn, Black Beans, Red Bell Pepper, Cilantro, Queso Fresco, Crisp Tortilla

A bowl of tomato soup with a hint of garnish sits on a plate, perfectly setting the tone for Dinner Night 1. Nearby, on a woven placemat reminiscent of Plaza de Coco's charm, rests a smaller bowl of beans, with an empty plate waiting in the background.

This is our favorite item of the meal. It’s perfect and spicy. The chicken is tender and juicy. The tomato is rich.

Rating out of 7: 7

Red and Green Lentil Soup

Paprika Spiced Sausage, Carrots, Fire Roasted Tomatoes

A bowl of brown soup garnished with herbs and red peppers sits on a white plate atop a woven placemat, setting the perfect stage for Night 1 Dinner at Plaza de Coco. Nearby, a fork, knife, glass of water, and dark beverage accompany this delightful start to an unforgettable meal.

This is also an excellent soup. It’s well seasoned. The vegetables and the sausage come through with a bit of a peppery kick.

Rating out of 7: 7

Plaza de Coco Platos Principales Reviews

Gemelli Pasta

Roasted Sun-dried Tomato, Baby Spinach, Ripped Basil, Lemon Zest, Black Pepper, Burrata Cheese, Olive Oil

Luisa’s Pollo Asado

Michoacán Citrus-spiced Roasted Chicken, Cilantro Rice, Tostones, Serrano-Tomatillo Salsa

Red Capsicum and Green Parsley Grilled Snapper

Fried Yucca, Refried Beans, Spinach, Pico de Gallo, Lime

There isn’t a ton of flavor from the red capsicum or the snapper. The snapper is a little tough but it’s all right. The yucca fries are excellent. Still, it’s a relatively bland and forgettable dish.

Rating out of 7: 3

Butternut Squash Enchilada

Pinto Bean, Baby Spinach, Chihuahua Cheese, Roasted Corn, Red Guajillo Chile Sauce

A gourmet dish from Plaza de Coco's Night 1 Dinner features a stuffed cabbage roll topped with diced vegetables and drizzled with a rich red-brown sauce, elegantly presented on a white plate with blue patterns. Perfect for an exceptional review.

This is a vegetarian dish. The sauce brought a little bit of spice to the enchilada which was sorely needed. Disney is afraid to serve too much spice to people.

It’s a little doughy, unfortunately. The flavors are all there. The beans are perfectly cooked.

Rating out of 7: 5

Pasilla-Brown Sugar Rubbed Roasted Pork Tenderloin

Whipped Boniato, Chard, Crisp Taro Chips, Maple Jus

For our Night 1 Dinner at Plaza de Coco, we indulged in sliced pork tenderloin on sautéed greens with mashed potatoes and crispy chips, beautifully presented on a decorative plate. A delightful start to our culinary journey!.

This is relatively small, but size doesn’t matter much when you can order as many entrées as you want. The rub is great and brings a lot of flavor to the pork’s exterior. Unfortunately, the pork is a little dry. If it was more tender and juicy, this would be one of the best dishes. The mash is good.

Rating out of 7: 4

Plant-Based Tacos

Wild Mushrooms, Chiles Toreados, Apple-Chayote Slaw, Cashew Crema, Pico de Gallo, Soft Flour Tortillas

This is the only vegan dish on the menu (of course, you can ask to customize other dishes or just get sides, if you need). It has a lot of slaw, maybe too much. The mushrooms are quite good. They’re tender. But a little overpowered by the slaw. It’s a solid vegan option, which is good when there aren’t a lot of vegan options.

Rating out of 7: 4

Enrique’s Port Wine Braised Center Cut Beef Short Rib

Cheddar Cheese-Green Onion Red Skin Mash, Long Green Beans, Crisp Shallots

A plate featuring a piece of meat crowned with crispy onions rests on creamy mashed potatoes, accompanied by green beans and a decorative border. Perfectly suited for Night 1 Dinner at Plaza de Coco, this dish offers a delightful start to your culinary review experience.

This is great. The beef is tender and juicy. We would like a little more seasoning but it’s still one of the best entrées. The mash is great, too.

Rating out of 7: 6

Plaza de Coco Lighter Note

Mesquite Spiced Salmon Salad

Iceberg, Radicchio, Arugula, Roasted Corn, Grape Tomatoes, Cucumber, Crisp Tortilla, Goats Cheese, Avocado, Black Beans, Lime-Cilantro Ranch Dressing

Kids Menu

Starters

  • Sweet Corn Chowder
  • Garden Salad
    • with your favorite choice of dressing

Main Course

served with fresh Vegetables and your choice of Smashed Potatoes, Steak Fries or Macaroni & Cheese

  • Grilled Sirloin Steak
    • with Corn and Tomato Salsa
  • Cheesy Chicken Quesadilla
    • with Sour Cream
  • Chicken Fajita Pizza
  • Mini Cheeseburger
    • on Brioche Bun

Disney Check Meals

served with choice of small Low Fat Milk or Water

  • Baked Cod
    • with Green Beans and Jade Rice Dessert: Strawberry Yogurt Parfait
  • Whole Wheat Pasta With Meatballs
    • with Marinara Sauce and Steamed Carrots Dessert: Apple Slices

Desserts

  • Socorro Sweet Nachos
    • Cinnamon Sugar, Chocolate Dipping Sauce
  • Mickey Ice Cream Bar
  • Selection Of Assorted Ice Cream

Plaza de Coco Dessert

Menu | Reviews

A table set for Night 1 features six elegantly plated desserts, including chocolate tart, panna cotta, and cheesecake, all surrounded by stylish dining accessories and drinks at Plaza de Coco.

Dessert Menu

Postres (Desserts)

  • Margarita Lime Cheesecake
  • Tía Gloria’s Flan de Queso
  • Mexican Chocolate Tart
  • Warm Chocolate Tres Leches
  • Miguel’s “Remember Me” Sundae
  • Mamá Coco’s Coffee Créme (No Sugar Added)

Dessert Reviews

Margarita Lime Cheesecake

Sea Salt Shortbread, Raspberry-Agave Margarita Coulis

A white cylindrical dessert on a plate with red sauce, elegantly topped with green decoration and a flower-shaped garnish, this exquisite creation was the highlight of Night 1 Dinner at Plaza de Coco.

This isn’t bad but it has a very tart lime flavor. The coulis brings it to life, creating a tropical mix of flavors. It’s the best dessert option if you want something light and airy.

Rating out of 7: 5

Tía Gloria’s Flan de Queso

Cream Cheese Flan, Dried Apricot and Pineapple Florentine Snap

The apricot and pineapple snap is interesting. It’s like a crispy caramel treat with natural apricot and pineapple flavors. The snap comes sitting on whipped cream. The cake is really good but it’s too rich. It’s like eating a block of caramel cream cheese. The whipped cream helps offset the richness but it’s still too overpowering.

Rating out of 7: 4

Mexican Chocolate Tart

Spiced Chocolate Créme, Caramel Pecan Nuts, Chocolate Glaze

We weren’t sure about this at first bite — we mostly got a chalkiness with a dark chocolate flavor. Then the spice kicked in. It’s a delayed burn but it’s excellent. The dark chocolate flavor would be unremarkable by itself. The spiciness mixed with the sweetness is amazing.

Rating out of 7: 7

Warm Chocolate Tres Leches

Three Milk-soaked Coconut Cake, Caramel Sauce, Dulce de Leche Ice Cream

At Plaza de Coco's Night 1 Dinner, indulge in a dessert platter with a small ice cream bowl topped by a green-striped disc, adjacent to a cylindrical sponge cake elegantly drizzled with caramel on a speckled rectangular plate.

This is the same excellent dulce de leche ice cream from the night 2 sundae. The cake has a profound coconut flavor. It’s light and moist. The ice cream brings it to another level with a milky, creamy flavor. We love it.

Rating out of 7: 7

Miguel’s “Remember Me” Sundae

Cookies ‘n’ Cream Ice Cream, Oreo Cookies, Chocolate Fudge Sauce, Whipped Cream

Indulge in a delightful dessert reminiscent of a perfect Dinner at Plaza de Coco: a glass dessert cup filled with chocolate and vanilla ice cream, crowned with whipped cream, rich chocolate sauce, an Oreo cookie, and a yellow chocolate square.

This is as good as any other good Oreo sundae. It’s not very creative but it’s safe. The Oreo on top was stale, of course.

Rating out of 7: 4

Mamá Coco’s Coffee Créme (No Sugar Added)

Lady Fingers, Kahlua Espresso, Mascarpone Cheese

This dessert, reminiscent of the Plaza de Coco's charm, features a creamy dome topped with cocoa powder, encircled by a decorative ring of dark chocolate pieces—all elegantly presented on a white plate with an orange border. A sweet highlight from Night 1 Dinner that truly deserves a rave review.

For a no sugar added dessert, this is pretty good. It’s light and airy. You get an almond cake flavor from the lady fingers in the base. You do have to like coffee — it’s a rich flavor like you just drank espresso. The cheese is rich, too.

Rating out of 7: 6

Plaza de Coco Drinks

Menu | Reviews

The drink menu is the same on both nights.

Cocktails

  • Recuerdame – $16
  • Batanga – $10
  • Michelada – $10

Zero-Proof

  • La Paloma – $8.50

Mocktails

  • Horchata – $6 or $14 with specialty Coco Jarrito Mug
  • Poco Loco – $6 or $17 with specialty Coco Skull Sipper
  • Mangonada – $6 or $15 with specialty Dante Straw

Aguafrescas

  • Strawberry – $3
  • Mango – $3
  • Hibiscus – $3

After Dinner

  • Carajillo – $12

Red Wines

  • Zolo Malbee | Mendoza, Argentina – $9.25 per single serving or $41 per bottle
  • Layer Cake Shiraz | South Australia – $10.75 per single serving or $48 per bottle
  • Kendall Jackson Merlot | California, USA – $10.25 per single serving or $47 per bottle
  • Chianti Classico Castello D’Albola | Tuscany, Italy – $11 per single serving or $49 per bottle
  • King Estate Pinot Noir | Oregon, USA – $14 per single serving or $62 per bottle
  • Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon | USA – $15.25 per single serving or $68 per bottle

White Wines

  • Castello del Poggio Moscato | Italy – $9.25 per single serving or $41 per bottle
  • Selbach Riseling Kabinett | Mosel, Germany – $9.50 per single serving or $41 per bottle
  • Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio | Italy – $12.25 per single serving or $51 per bottle
  • Miraval Rosé | Provence, France – $12.75 per single serving or $55 per bottle
  • La Crema Chardonnay | California, USA – $12.75 per single serving or $57 per bottle
  • Conundrum White Blend | California, USA – $14.50 per single serving or $65 per bottle
  • Pouilly-Fuissé Louis Jadot | Burgundy, France – $14.75 per single serving or $69 per bottle
  • Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blane | New Zealand – $15 per single serving or $70 per bottle

Tres Raíces

The Tres Raíces Winery is located just outside the charming and historical town of San Miguel de Allende. The name translates to “The Three Roots” and is named for the three owners.

  • Sauvignon Blane – $9
  • Tempranillo – $14
  • Caladoc Red Blend – $17
  • Tres Raíces Tasting Flight – $22
    • 3 oz. pour of each wine

Sparkling Wine and Champagne

  • Domaine Chandon | California, USA – $11 per single serving or $49 per bottle
  • Banfi Bracchetto D’Agui Rosa Regale | Piedmont, Italy – $12 per single serving or $56 per bottle
  • Moët & Chandon Ice | Éperay, France – $17 per single serving or $80 per bottle
  • Taittinger Brut La Française | Reims, France – $18.25 per single serving or $87 per bottle
  • Pommery Rosé | Reims, France – $18.75 per single serving or $89 per bottle

Aficionado

  • Teremana Añejo – $13.75
  • Artesanal Mezcal – $21
  • Patron Cielo – $23
  • Komos Añejo Cristalino – $25
  • Tuye Cristalino Añejo – $31
  • Casa del Sol Añejo Reserve – $35
  • 818 Bight Reserve Añejo – $44
  • Codigo 1530 Origen Extra Añejo – $62
  • Casa Maestri Reserva Añejo MFM – $90
  • Clase Azul Ultra Extra Añejo – $250
  • Clase Azul Dia de los Muertos – $300

Drink Reviews

Cocktails | Zero Proof

Plaza de Coco Cocktail Reviews

Recuerdame – $16

Teremana Reposado, Ancho Reyes, Mango, Lime, and Marigolds

A glass filled with a red cocktail and ice cubes rests on a dark surface, illuminated by colorful lights reminiscent of a festive Día de Los Muertos celebration at the vibrant Plaza de Coco.

This is a solid margarita. It’s drinkable, with a nice flavor, and you get to eat marigolds.

Rating out of 7: 6

Batanga – $10

Código Mezcal Artesanal, Lime, Coca-Cola, and Fizzy Candy

This cocktail is complicated and weird, but good. It reminds us of the Token drink from Jaleo at Disney Springs. This isn’t as good but it’s still enjoyable and interesting. However, you don’t get a lot of Coca-Cola flavor.

Rating out of 7: 5

Michelada – $10

Terrapin Cerveza Lager, Clamato, Cholula Hot Sauce, Worcestershire Sauce, and Tajín

A glass mug filled with a bright red beverage sits on a table, reminiscent of festive offerings during Día de Los Muertos. The rim is coated with a dark spice blend, evoking flavors that would complement a spirited evening at Plaza de Coco.

The Michelada isn’t bad, although there were disagreements among our group. We enjoyed it more than the Micheladas from Disney California Adventure, which are too chalky. It’s easy to drink and tomato-forward. There might be too much Tajín.

Rating out of 7: 3

Plaza de Coco Zero-Proof Reviews

La Paloma – $8.50

Lyre’s Agave Blanco, Fever Tree Pink Grapefruit, and Wanderdust Shimmer

A pink cocktail with ice cubes sits in a glass on a wooden table, its rim sugared like the festive memories of Día de Los Muertos.

If you told us there was alcohol in this, we would believe you, because there’s so much going on. It’s light, refreshing, and very drinkable. You do have to like grapefruit, which is the strongest flavor, though not overpowering.

Rating out of 7: 5

Overall Thoughts on Plaza de Coco

This was a good meal. We liked night 2 better, particularly the entrées, but the majority of the 1st night desserts are exceptional. And we would book another cruise just for the chicken tortilla soup. We’re impressed with Plaza de Coco and it will definitely be a favorite for Disney Cruise Line rotational dining.

If you haven’t already, read our review of the Plaza de Coco 2nd night menu and check out the 2nd night Día de los Muertos show.

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