El Artista Hambriento - EPCOT International Festival of the Arts

El Artista Hambriento has been a presence at the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts since its inception, returning for its tenth appearance in 2026. “Savor a fiesta of flavor and color as you enjoy classic Mexican fare.” This year, the 2026 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts takes place January 16 – February 23, 2026.

Menu for El Artista Hambriento at the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts

Food:

🆕 Chile Relleno Taco: Flour Tortilla Filled with Seared Beef Tenderloin, Poblano Pepper, Black Beans, and Salsa Roja – $8.75
🆕 Tostada de Cangrejo: Crispy Corn Tortilla Topped with Guacamole, Lump Crab, Mango, Crispy Onions, and Hot Sauce – $9.50
🆕 Passion Fruit Paleta: Tropical Passion Fruit Ice Pop Filled with Sweetened Condensed Milk Topped with Chili-Lime Seasoning – $6.50

Beverages:

*Price per bottle is an average price of the spirit at your local liquor store.

Mexican Craft Beer (4.4% ABV) – $6.25 for 6 oz., $11.25 for 12 oz.
🆕 Matcharita: Contraluz Reposado Cristalino Tequila ($40/bottle), Matcha Tea, Strawberry Liqueur, and Sweet Cream – $15.75
🆕 Pear-fect Margarita: Calenda Mezcal Joven ($30/bottle), Prickly Pear Purée, Passion Fruit Purée, and LeJay Crème de Cassis ($36/bottle) with a Potpourri Salt Rim – $16.75

Photos of Menu Items from El Artista Hambriento at the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts

NEW Chile Relleno Taco: Flour Tortilla Filled with Seared Beef Tenderloin, Poblano Pepper, Black Beans, and Salsa Roja – $8.75

The pepper is the most flavorful part of this dish. Both the tortilla and beef are chewy (and not in a good way). It was almost if we couldn’t decipher between the two. Overall, for a Mexico booth dish, this was disappointing and not worth the cost. We rate this a 2 out of 7.

NEW Tostada de Cangrejo: Crispy Corn Tortilla Topped with Guacamole, Lump Crab, Mango, Crispy Onions, and Hot Sauce – $9.50

This was like night and day compared to the taco. All of the flavors work well together. The crab is delicious and not too fishy. The hot sauce also added a nice spice without being too hot. We rate this a 6 out of 7.

NEW Passion Fruit Paleta: Tropical Passion Fruit Ice Pop Filled with Sweetened Condensed Milk Topped with Chili-Lime Seasoning – $6.50

This is at the wrong festival. It belongs at Flower and Garden or Food and Wine when the temperatures are warmer. It was shockingly cold, but the flavors were great. The passion fruit was not overly sweet or citrusy, offering a balanced flavor. It is also refreshing with a kick from the seasoning. We rate this a 6 out of 7.

Mexican Craft Beer (4.4% ABV) – $6.25 for 6 oz., $11.25 for 12 oz.

When we asked a Cast Member, we learned that the beer is Hercules Lagermaiz. Hercules Brewing Company notes that this is a “straw-colored lager brewed with our own Mexican corn, German malts, and noble hops. A light and very refreshing beer.”

NEW Matcharita: Contraluz Reposado Cristalino Tequila ($40/bottle), Matcha Tea, Strawberry Liqueur, and Sweet Cream – $15.75

This is so strange. It starts out as a milky match drink and transitions to a typical festival margarita. It isn’t necessarily bad, but it isn’t great. If you think it is interesting, we think you should give it a try. We rate this a 5 out of 7.

NEW Pear-fect Margarita: Calenda Mezcal Joven ($30/bottle), Prickly Pear Purée, Passion Fruit Purée, and LeJay Crème de Cassis ($36/bottle) with a Potpourri Salt Rim – $16.75

Pear-fect Margarita: Calenda Mezcal Joven ($30/bottle), Prickly Pear Purée, Passion Fruit Purée, and LeJay Crème de Cassis ($36/bottle) with a Potpourri Salt Rim – $16.75

Again, this is a drink that belongs at another festival. It is watery and medicinal with a potpourri taste from the pear. The mezcal offers a smoky taste that some might enjoy, but we would not get this again. We rate this a 2 out of 7.

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 7 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!
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