Disney Dining: Pecos Bills Tall Tale Inn and Cafe

The Magic Kingdom has some of the best themed counter service restaurants anywhere. And Pecos Bills Tall Tale Inn and Cafe is very high on that list. Set in a southwestern style building, with several different facades depending what direction you approach Pecos has the Unique honor of being the only place to sit and eat in Frontierland. Themed around the old legend himself everything inside is a reference to Peco and his Folk Hero friends. Including the ax Paul Bunyan gave Peco when he opened the Inn and Cafe. One feature that I'm always a fan of  is taking the guest to another time or place. Pecos does just that with one of its back seating rooms. It is themed to make you feel like you are outside at night in a small south Texas village courtyard. And don't forget the food. Normal counter service fair but oh the Fixins Bar. cooked mushrooms fresh veggies and cooked onions. The best burger for your buck in the Magic Kingdom. So next time you exit the Country Bear Jamboree or are waiting for a Florida summer shower to pass so you can get on Big Thunder and not worry about being struck by lighting, head in to Pecos Bills Tall Tale Inn and Cafe and some Disney Dining. As a added bonus on the Manifesting the Magic YouTube page I added the song Pecos Bill. Check it out here at this link or at the bottom of the page. Youtube Page

Soups/Salads

Southwest Chicken Salad - Mixed Greens, chicken, 

Monterrey jack cheese, tomato, roasted corn, jalapenos 

and chipotle ranch $10.99

Combination Meals

Karubi Style Short Ribs - with coleslaw and choice of

 corn on the cob, apple slices or french fries $14.19

Barbecued Pork Sandwich - with choice of 

corn on the cob, apple slices, or French fries $10.29

1/3-Pound Angus Bacon Cheeseburger - with choice of 

corn on the cob, apple slices, or French fries $10.69

Deluxe Chicken Sandwich - with choice of 

corn on the cob, apple slices, or French fries $10.79

Vegetable Burger - with choice of 

corn on the cob, apple slices, or French fries $9.99

Side Dishes

Chili Cheese Fries $4.99 

French Fries $2.99

Chili $3.79  

Corn on the Cob $2.19 

For Children Ages 3-9

Uncrustables PB&J - with grapes and carrot sticks, and 

choice of: small lowfat Milk or small bottled water $5.49

BBQ Pork Sandwich - with grapes and carrot sticks and 

choice of small lowfat milk or small bottled water $5.99

Turkey Sandwich - with grapes and carrot sticks, and 

choice of: small lowfat Milk or small bottled water $5.99 

Grilled Cheese - with grapes and carrot sticks and 

choice of small lowfat milk or small bottled water $5.99

Hamburger - with grapes and carrot sticks, and 

choice of: small lowfat Milk or small bottled water $5.99

Desserts

Chocolate or Carrot Cake $4.19 

Greek Yogurt $3.19 

Beverages

Mickey Straw $.59

Soft Drinks - Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Iced tea, 

Apple Juice, Light Lemonade $2.99 / $3.29 

Soft Drinks served in a Souvenir Cup - 

Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Iced tea,

Apple Juice, Light Lemonade $7.79

Bottled Water $2.75 

Orange Juice $3.99 

Lowfat Milk $1.79 

Chocolate Milk $2.59 

Coffee - Regular, Decaf $2.29 

Hot Cocoa, Hot Tea $2.29 

Strawberry Lemonade Slush $3.99 

Strawberry Lemonade Slush - served in a souvenir boot $8.99

Disney Dining: Min and Bills Dockside Diner

Min and Bill's Dockside Diner gets it's name from the 1930 film Min and Bill, staring Marie Dressler and Wallace Beery. In fact Dressler one the Academy Award for Best Actress in 1931 for the role. The plot of the film is Mon owns a dockside in and Bill is a resident. The diner at the Studios is in fact in the shape of Bill' boat. Floating in Eco Lake across from Gertie the Dinosaur, Min and Bill's is a counter service restaurant that offers everything from Turkey Legs to Frankfurt's to Clam Chowder in Bread Bowls.  

Jumbo Turkey Leg - served with chips. $11.99

Foot Long Hot Dog - with chili and cheese served with chips $10.99

Barbecued Pulled Pork Macaroni and Cheese - with crispy onions $9.99

Melon Salad - Spring mix, diced watermelon, blueberries, feta, bacon, avocado, and tomato $9.99

Frankfurter - in a pretzel roll with Dijon mustard, served with chips. $8.59

Clam Chowder in a Bread Bowl $6.49

Snacks
Chocolate-Chip Cookie $2.59 Disney Dining Plan Snack Item

Assorted Chips $2.99 Disney Dining Plan Snack Item

Desserts
Frozen Lemonade Cup $3.99 Disney Dining Plan Snack Item

Ice Cream
Chocolate Shake $4.59 Disney Dining Plan Snack Item

Seasonal Shake $4.79 Disney Dining Plan Snack Item

Beverages
Soft Drinks - Coke, Diet Coke, Coke Zero, Sprite, Root Beer, Light Lemonade, Orange, Iced Tea; $2.99 / $3.29 Disney Dining Plan Snack Item

Bottled Water $2.75 Disney Dining Plan Snack Item

smartwater $4.25 Disney Dining Plan Snack Item

Coffee - (Regular or Decaf) $2.29 Disney Dining Plan Snack Item

Hot Tea or Hot Cocoa $2.29 Disney Dining Plan Snack Item

Specialty Cocktails
Frozen Lemonade - with a shot of Bacardi Superior Rum, Jack Daniels Tennessee Whiskey or Three Olives Cherry Vodka $9.00

Beer
Assorted Bottled Beer - Kona Big Wave, Leinenkugel Seasonal Shandy, Bud or Bud Light $6.00-$7.50

Assorted Draft Beers - Orange Blossom Pilsner or Yuengling $7.00

Disney Dining: San Angel Inn

The San Angel Inn Restaurant is tucked away along the River of Time inside the Mexico Pavilion at EPCOT. It's nighttime all the time in this romantic little corner of the Mexican Marketplace.You can watch the boats pass by from your candle lit table or even enjoy the music of a live mariachi band playing near by. The Prices are Moderate coming in around $15.00 to $30.00 per person and is a great bargain when you add all the theming and ambiance this restaurant brings.

San Angel Inn Lunch Menu

Appetizers/Starters

Tostados de Tinga - pulled chicken seasoned with roasted tomato and chipotle pepper, served on tostadas with black refried beans, green tomatillo sauce, queso fresco and sour cream; Gluten-free $10.50

Coctel de Camaron - Acapulco style shrimp cocktail served with spicy marinated tomato sauce, fried flour chicharron, avocado and lime; Dairy-free $12.95

Queso Fundido - melted cheese with chorizo, poblano and onions, served with flour tortillas $13.50

Tlacoyos de Chilorio - corn cakes topped with black refried beans, pork chilorio, queso fresco, sour cream and green tomatillo sauce; Gluten-free $11.75

Tacos de Vegetales - flour tortillas with mushroom, corn, onions, zucchini, garlic, rajas poblanas and goat cheese $10.95

Soups/Salads

Sopa Azteca - traditional tortilla soup with fried tortilla chips, avocado, cheese and pasilla pepper; Gluten-free $7.50

Ensalada Cesar - includes romaine lettuce, anchovies, and parmesan cheese $9.25

Prix Fixe Menu

Traditional Mexican Lunch - Sopa Azteca - traditional tortilla soup

Enchiladas Verdes de Pollo - Corn tortillas filled with pulled chicken, covered with green tomatillo sauce

Crema Bavaria - creamy Bavarian mousse served with mixed berries, cinnamon, orange liqueur, and vanilla sauce

Includes soft drink or iced tea.

Gluten-free $29.25

Chef's Specials

Mexican Combo - grilled 4 oz. New York strip, salsa ranchera, guacamole; accompanied with one fish taco and cheese enchilada topped with mole sauce, crema and queso fresco $28.00

Entrees

Snapper a la Veracruzana - snapper prepared with capers, olives, bell peppers, Spanish onions, and tomatoes, seasoned with roasted potatoes and a cilantro lime vinaigrette; gluten free $27.25

Tacos de Carne - Grilled New York strip on flour tortillas, topped with chipotle pepper sauce, scallions and avocado. served with rice and beans $21.95

Puntas Motulenas - beef strips, poblano pepper and onions on a bed of homemade tortilla, cheese, black beans, plantains, peas and roasted tomato salsa $23.95

Arrachera Con Chilaquiles - New York strip steak with chilaquiles (layers of fried corn tortilla, green tomatillo sauce, topped with queso fresco, onion, and sour cream), served with black refried beans; Gluten-free $23.95

Enchiladas Verdes de Pollo - Corn tortillas filled with pulled chicken, covered with green tomatillo sauce, topped with sour cream, queso fresco and onion, served with black refried beans; Gluten-free $18.95

Pollo A Las Rajas - grilled chicken breast served with red peppers and onion cream sauce, poblano rice and queso fresco; Gluten-free $19.95

Lomo de Puerco en Salsa Verde - pork in green sauce, corn and poblano pepper; served with potato corn esquites puree, melted cheese and nopales salad $23.25

Desserts

Crema Bavaria - creamy Bavarian mousse served with mixed berries, cinnamon and orange liqueur and vanilla sauce; Gluten-free $7.95

Helado de Dulce de Leche - caramel ice cream; Gluten-free $7.25

Mousse de Chocolate - Chocolate mousse and almond brittle candy; Gluten-free $7.95

Pastel de Queso con Cajeta - Cheese cake with caramel sauce "cajeta" topped with almonds $7.95

San Angel Inn Dinner Menu

Appetizers/Starters

Quesadillas Rebozadas - battered corn quesadilla stuffed with Huitlacoche, corn, mushrooms, and queso fresco topped with sour cream $12.00

Tostados de Tinga - pulled chicken seasoned with roasted tomato and chipotle pepper, served on tostadas with black refried beans, green tomatillo sauce, queso fresco and sour cream $10.50

Coctel de Camaron - Acapulco style shrimp cocktail served with spicy marinated tomato sauce, fried flour chicharron, avocado and lime; Dairy-free $12.95

Tlacoyos de Chilorio - corn cakes topped with black refried beans, pork chilorio, queso fresco, sour cream and green tomatillo sauce $11.75

Tacos de Vegetales - flour tortillas with mushroom, corn, onions, zucchini, garlic, rajas poblanas and goat cheese $10.95

Soups/Salads

Sopa Azteca - traditional tortilla soup with fried tortilla strips, avocado, cheese and pasilla pepper; Gluten-free $7.50

Ensalada Cesar - Romaine lettuce, anchovies, parmesan cheese. $9.25

Chef's Specials

Mexican Combo - grilled 4 oz. New York Strip, salsa ranchera, guacamole; accompanied with one fish taco and a cheese enchilada topped with mole sauce, crema, and queso fresco $28.00

Entrees

Mole Poblano - Grilled chicken breast served over a bed of poblano rice, with the classic "mole", made with nuts, spices, chilies and a hint of cocoa $24.25

Snapper a la Veracruzana - snapper prepared with capers, olives, bell peppers, Spanish onions and tomatoes, seasoned with roasted potatoes and cilantro-lime vinaigrette; gluten free $27.25

Grilled Mahi Mahi - served with roasted poblano pepper sauce, potato corn esquites, and grilled vegetables and topped with cilantro oil $26.25

Shrimp en Tequila - shrimp a la diabla prepared with tequila, cilantro, poblano rice, cascabel pepper sauce, served with seasonal vegetables, tamarind glaze, habanero-lime cilantro vinaigrette $26.50

Pollo A Las Rajas - grilled chicken breast served with red peppers and onion cream sauce, poblano rice, and queso fresco; Gluten-free $24.25

Carne Asada - New York strip served with cheese enchilada, black refried beans, red bell pepper, onion, Mexican rice and guacamole $29.50

Chile Relleno - Poblano pepper stuffed with pork, pine nuts and almonds, topped with roasted tomato sauce. $25.25

Lomo de Puerco en Salsa Verde - pork in green sauce, corn and poblano pepper, served with potato corn esquites puree, melted cheese and nopales salad $26.50

Combination Meals

Traditional Mexican Dinner $37.25

Tostadas de Tinga - pulled chicken seasoned with roasted tomato and chipotle, served on tostadas with black refried beans, green tomatillo sauce, queso fresco and sour cream; Gluten-free

Tacos de Pescado - deep fried fish tacos served with chipotle-lime aioli, cabbage, lime and green tomatillo sauce, all served over flour tortillas

Crema Bavaria - creamy Bavarian mousse served with mixed berries, cinnamon, orange liquor and vanilla sauce; Gluten-free

Includes a soft drink or ice tea

Desserts

Crema Bavaria - creamy Bavarian mousse served with mixed berries, cinnamon, orange liqueur and vanilla sauce; Gluten-free $7.95

Helado de Dulce de Leche - caramel ice cream; Gluten-free $7.25

Mousse de Chocolate - chocolate mousse and almond brittle candy; Gluten-free $7.95

Pastel de Queso con Cajeta - cheese cake with caramel sauce, "cajeta" topped with almonds $7.95

San Angel Inn Children's Menu

Appetizers/Starters

Kids Salad - spinach tossed with honey mustard dressing and topped with queso fresco $3.00

Fruit Cup - assorted cubed fruit $2.50

Entrees

Grilled Chicken - chicken breast served with Mexican rice and vegetables $9.50

Grilled Tilapia - Tilapia served with Mexican rice and vegetables $9.50

Chicken Tacos - marinated grilled chicken on flour tortillas, served with Mexican rice and vegetables $8.99

Steak Tacos - marinated steak on flour tortillas, served with Mexican rice and vegetables $9.50

Cheese Quesadillas - flour tortillas filled with Monterey Jack Cheese, served with Mexican rice and vegetables $8.50

Desserts

Churritos - served with caramel sauce $3.00

Dulce de Leche Ice Cream $3.00

Disney Dining: Downtown Disney Food Trucks at Exposition Park

The Food Truck crazy has been going on for a few years now and Disney has jumped on the wagon  (or in this case truck) about a year and a half ago. They have added four food trucks to the Downtown Disney West Side plaza now known as Exposition Park. This new permanent home is about a year old. Before that you cold find them in different locations around Downtown Disney and even in the parks from time to time. Each themed after one of the four theme parks. The theme carry's over from the look of the truck, to the name, and then to the menu. The names are Fantasy Fare (Magic Kingdom), World Showcase (EPCOT), Superstar Catering (Studios), and Namaste Cafe (Animal Kingdom). Below along with some pictures I have taken are the Menus as of writing this in July 2015. The hours the trucks are open and serving also changes so check when you visit or on the Disney World website.

Namaste Cafe

Butter Chicken - with Basmati rice and pickled vegetables $9.50

Samosas and Naan Dipping Safari $11.00

Char-grilled Shrimp - with Basmati rice and pickled vegetables $12.25

Lamb Kefta - with Raita sauce on Naan bread $12.00

Superstar Catering

A Taste of Disney's Hollywood Studios - BLT soup, Cobb salad, and mini grapefruit cake $14.00

Sausage & Caramelized Onion Flatbread $9.50

Pork Shank with Gruyere Macaroni & Cheese $12.00

World Showcase of Flavors

Pierogies - with kielbasa and carmelized onions $8.50

 Grilled Chicken Breast Gyro - with house-made chips $9.50

Grass-Fed Beef Sliders - with Monterrey Jack and sweet-hot pickles, and house-made chips $9.50

Fantasy Fare

Grilled Ham & Cheese $11.00

Hand-dipped Corn Dog $7.50

Chicken and Waffles $10.25

Sweet Potato Puffs $5.00

Disney Dining: The Blue Bayou

This Post is Dedicated to a dear friend of mine Peter and his fiance Amber. Another great couple brought together by the Mouse. I wish you two the best.

Peter is a California Boy so i decided to do a post from his home park of Disneyland. The Blue Bayou Restaurant is one of my Favorite places to eat at Disneyland second only to Club 33. It comes as no surprise then that they share a kitchen as Club 33 is located directly above. My favorite feature to this restaurant is the theming. as soon as you walk inside regardless of the time of day you are instantly taken to the banks of the bayou on a warm summers evening. the tables are arranged on the patio of an old plantation house. and lanterns and mangrove trees branches hang above your head as you eat. And to top it all off the boats from Pirates of the Caribbean Pass by as you eat.

Below I have listed both the lunch and dinner entrees but my recommendation is to go for lunch and have the famous Monte Cristo. A masterpiece of Ham and turkey with Melted cheese goodness in a bread shell, it is easily my entree at the Disneyland Resort.

Lunch Entrees

Each entree served with Cajun-inspired salad or a cup of our signature New Orleans gumbo.

Split Plate Charge $12.00 - each diner receives choice of salad of gumbo.

Buccaneer's Beef Short Ribs - Slow-roasted, then finished in a Zinfandel demi-glaze. With Blue Bayou potatoes and seasonal vegetables. $33.99

Royal Street Seafood Jambalaya - A robust combination of jumbo gulf shrimp, mahi mahi, tasso ham, andouille sausage and chicken, tossed with Cajun-style "dirty rice" $31.99

Tesoro Island Chicken - Roasted and finished to perfection in Pan Au Jus and served with Blue Bayou Potatoes and seasonal vegetables. $31.99

Roasted Beef Strip Loin - Seasoned with Chef's signature fivepepper blend, then slow roasted over rock salt. Topped with Armagnac sauce and crispy hand battered onion rings. With Blue Bayou potatoes and seasonal vegetables. $37.99

Cajun-Spiced Salmon - Stuffed with goat cheese, oven roasted tomatoes, artichokes topped with citrus beurre blanc and served with Blue Bayou potatoes and seasonal vegetables. $33.99

Le Special de Monte Cristo - Turkey, ham, and swiss cheese in a battered egg bread, lightly fried to a golden brown. With Blue Bayou potatoes and seasonal vegetables. $24.99

Isla-Cruces Crab Cakes - Succulent pan-seared Crab Cakes, topped with lobster beurre blanc and mango slaw. With Blue Bayou potatoes and seasonal vegetables. $34.99

Portobello Mushroom and Couscous Macque Choux - Marinated in a balsamic vinaigrette, then broiled and served with roasted corn and bell-pepper couscous and sautéed spinach. $29.99

Dinner Entrees

Each entree served with Cajun-inspired salad or a cup of our signature New Orleans gumbo.

Split Plate Charge $12.00. Each diner receives either salad or gumbo.

Buccaneer's Boneless Beef Short Ribs - Slow-roasted, then finished in a Zinfandel demi-glaze. With Blue Bayou potatoes and seasonal vegetables. $33.99

Bayou Surf & Turf - Sweet petite lobster tail from the Pacific Northwest, paired with an expertly broiled filet mignon, bearnaise sauce. With Blue Bayou potatoes and seasonal vegetables. $44.99

Royal Street Seafood Jambalaya - A robust combination of jumbo gulf shrimp, mahi mahi, tasso ham, andouille sausage and chicken, tossed with Cajun-style "dirty rice" $31.99

Tesoro Island Chicken - Roasted and finished to perfection in pan au jus. With Blue Bayou potatoes and seasonal vegetables. $31.99

Filet Mignon - Broiled to perfection and topped with bearnaise sauce . With Blue Bayou potatoes and seasonal vegetables. $39.99

-- With a succulent pan-seared crab cake $46.99.

Cajun-Spiced Salmon - Stuffed with goat cheese, oven roasted potatoes, artichokes and topped with citrus beurre blanc. With Bayou potatoes and seasonal vegetables. $33.99

Roasted Beef Strip Loin - Seasoned with Chef's signature five-pepper blend, then slow roasted over rock salt. Topped with Armagnac sauce and crispy hand battered onion rings. With Blue Bayou potatoes and seasonal vegetables. $37.99

Isla-Cruces Crab Cakes - Succulent pan-seared Crab Cakes, topped with lobster beurre blanc and mango slaw. With blue Bayou potatoes and seasonal vegetables. $34.99

Portobello Mushroom and Couscous Macque Choux - Marinated in a balsamic vinaigrette, then broiled and served with roasted corn and bell-pepper couscous and sauteed spinach. $29.99

Disney Dining: The Pinocchio Village Haus

Disney Dining  will cover the amazing Disney restaurants and the wonderful food they offer. Today we look at Pinocchio's in the Magic Kingdom. With a regular counter service menu this restaurants real stand out feature is its design. It fits great with the rest of Fantasyland and offers a great view of Small World. A experience that can only be found in a few places such as the Blue Bayou at Disneyland. The Pictures that follow are just a glimpse of this quaint lunch time favorite.