El Artista Hambriento has been a presence at the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts since its inception, returning for its eighth appearance in 2024. “A fiesta of flavor awaits! Delight in classic Mexican fare.” This year, the 2024 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts takes place January 12 – February 19, 2024.
Menu for El Artista Hambriento at the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts
Food:
- Carne Asada: Chipotle-Marinated Beef Sirloin, Grilled Queso Fresco, Nopales Salad with Queso Fresco Foam and Chicharron Dust – $10.50
- 🆕 Tostada de Langosta: Chilled Lobster with Chipotle Aïoli, Onions and Mango on a Fried Corn Tortilla with Guacamole, Shredded Cabbage and Hot Sauce – $8.00
Beverages:
*Price per bottle is an average price of the spirit at your local liquor store.
- Mexican Craft Beer: Cervecera Hercules Lagermaiz (5.0% ABV) – $6.00 for 6 oz., $11.00 for 12 oz.
- 🆕 Rubí Delicioso Margarita: Tromba Blanco Tequila ($41/bottle), Lejay Blackcurrant Liqueur ($38/bottle), Citrus, Mint, Spicy Agave and Beet Juice – $16.50
- 🆕 Smokey Banana Bliss Margarita: Ten to One Rum ($21/bottle), Ilegal Mezcal Joven ($30/bottle), Banana Purée and Lime Juice – $15.50
While there was a Carne Asada dish last year, this year’s edition sees an all-new preparation and accompaniments, replacing sweet potato and crispy onion with grilled queso fresco, Nopales salad with queso fresco foam, and chicharron dust .
Photos of Menu Items from El Artista Hambriento at the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts
Carne Asada: Chipotle-Marinated Beef Sirloin, Grilled Queso Fresco, Nopales Salad with Queso Fresco Foam and Chicharron Dust – $10.50
The beef in this dish is perfectly cooked, juicy, and full of flavor. The grilled queso is thick and pairs perfectly with the queso fresco foam when enjoyed with the steak. The chicharron dust adds to the presentation, but adds nothing flavor-wise. We’d give this dish a 5 out of 7.
*NEW* Tostada de Langosta: Chilled Lobster with Chipotle Aïoli, Onions and Mango on a Fried Corn Tortilla with Guacamole, Shredded Cabbage and Hot Sauce – $8.00
Served cold, the tortilla is a big departure from previous events in that it is perfectly crispy and adds a nice crunch to each bite. The lobster is plentiful and works perfectly with the spicy hot sauce, offset by the cool, crunchy slaw. We’d rate this another 6 out of 7.
Mexican Craft Beer: Cervecera Hercules Lagermaiz (5.0% ABV) – $6.00 for 6 oz., $11.00 for 12 oz.
From Cervecera Hercules: “Straw-colored lager made with Mexican corn from our harvest, German malts and noble hops. Light and very refreshing beer.”
*NEW* Rubí Delicioso Margarita: Tromba Blanco Tequila ($41/bottle), Lejay Blackcurrant Liqueur ($38/bottle), Citrus, Mint, Spicy Agave and Beet Juice – $16.50
A smokey, very beet forward drink. It has a good kick, but tastes like you shoved a full beet in your mouth. This was a divisive drink in our group, with some liking its uniqueness, but most of us felt it was too syrupy and off-putting in flavor. We’d collectively rate this drink a 4 out of 7.
*NEW* Smokey Banana Bliss Margarita: Ten to One Rum ($21/bottle), Ilegal Mezcal Joven ($30/bottle), Banana Purée and Lime Juice – $15.50
This is possibly the worst cocktail in EPCOT festival history. Our teeth immediately got stuck to our lips after sipping this. It has a medicinal artificial banana flavor that we’d be surprised to hear anyone enjoy. Do not get this, please. It’s a 1 out of 7 on our scale.
Location of El Artista Hambriento at the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts
El Artista Hambriento is conveniently located on the waterside of World Showcase Promenade adjacent to La Cantina de San Angel at the Mexico Pavilion. You can find it at number 8 on the map below.
More Information
- Check out our review of everything new at this year’s festival here, and our overview of all food items here!
- All of our 2024 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts coverage is available from our landing page at https://wdwnt.art!
- Previous coverage:
- REVIEW: El Artista Hambriento Offers Carne Asada, Flan de Coco, a Marshmallow Cocktail and More at the 2023 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts
- REVIEW: Overpriced Pre-Mixed Drinks and Boring Food from El Artista Hambriento for the 2022 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts
- REVIEW: Pork Belly Pastor, Chocolate Tacos, a Terrible Carrot Margarita, and More at El Artista Hambriento for the 2021 Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Arts
- REVIEW: You Won’t Go Hungry at El Artista Hambriento for the 2020 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts
- REVIEW: “El Artista Hambriento” Food Studio – Epcot International Festival of the Arts 2019
- REVIEW: “El Artista Hambriento” Food Studio – Epcot International Festival of the Arts 2018
- REVIEW: “El Artista Hambriento” Food Studio – Epcot International Festival of the Arts 2017
- The Mexico Pavilion at other festivals:
- REVIEW: New Giant Tostada and Tamale Dishes Debut Alongside Apple Margarita at Las Posadas Holiday Kitchen at the 2023 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays
- REVIEW: Mexico Adds Some of the Worst Dishes and Drinks to the Menu for the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival
- REVIEW: Jardin de Fiestas Brings New Quesadilla and Margaritas to the 2023 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival