The portion sizes of the enchiladas and tacos aren’t enormous, but you’ll probably be full after the free chips (served hot with house-made salsa) and the excellent rice and beans accompanying most entrées.Ĭustomers Locals and hotel guests. The table-side guacamole is a must-have that will convert the most hardened avocado-hater, and the esquites (roasted corn with cotija cheese and jalapeño mayo) is almost a meal in itself. When it comes to the food, while it’s pricier than your local taco joint, Antojitos prepares familiar plates with exceptionally fresh ingredients. If you don’t do straight shots, try a specialty margarita. Order from the four-sided bar on the ground floor or from the converted Volkswagen bus outside the entrance. SUMMARY AND COMMENTS A Universal Studios concept, the colorful Antojitos offers unique and craveable tapas-style Mexican food, serving handcrafted tortillas, made-while-you-watch guacamole, and fresh sauces for a taste of Mexico City.įor starters, you’ll probably want a drink, and Antojitos has Orlando’s best tequila selection this side of EPCOT’s La Cava del Tequila. HOUSE SPECIALTIES Roasted-corn casserole quesadillas, enchiladas, tacos, fajitas, mahimahi cooked in banana leaves, short rib braised in mole, and flan.ĮNTERTAINMENT A modern mariachi ensemble plays outside and inside Antojitos on select nights. Or grab a seat on the patio or balcony to watch the CityWalk crowds go by. The downstairs can get very noisy, so if you want a quieter meal, ask for one of the private rooms upstairs. SETTING AND ATMOSPHERE This festive postmodern tribute to Mexican street culture features a large open kitchen framed by graffiti graphics and eye-catching neon, with the central bar and surrounding booths fashioned from reclaimed wood and metal. Dress Casual luchador masks and sombreros optional. Service rating Friendliness rating Parking Universal Orlando garage. Service is friendly but inconsistent at lunch you may have the place all to yourself, but don’t count on a quick dinner here if you’re on a tight schedule.Ĭustomers Locals and tourists. Ordering breakfast à la carte quickly adds up, so if you want more than a muffin, spring for the buffet. We love the jerk-seasoned chicken wings, flaky empanadas, and juicy Black Angus burger. SUMMARY AND COMMENTS Bright and clean, though a bit too big to be cozy, Amatista is the main table-service restaurant at Sapphire Falls and caters to families and conventioneers by serving comfort food favorites with an abundance of Caribbean creativity. HOUSE SPECIALTIES Buffet breakfast with waffles and smoked salmon rotisserie chicken, flatbreads, and sandwiches for lunch Caribbean seafood paella, chargrilled steak, and vegan curry for dinner. Seating is in the open main area or one of the private dining rooms. SETTING AND ATMOSPHERE A large, sunny room on Sapphire Falls Resort’s lower level features an exhibition kitchen and indoor–outdoor seating with a view of the hotel’s lagoon. Service rating Friendliness rating Parking $5 valet or free self-parking at hotel with validation. IF, ON THE OTHER HAND, you’re looking for both quality and a good meal deal, check the value rating, also expressed as stars:ĪLL UNIVERSAL ORLANDO restaurants accept American Express, MasterCard, Visa, Discover, Diners Club, and Universal Orlando Resort hotel-room charges.Ĭustomers Hotel guests. If you want the best food available and cost is no issue, look no further than the quality ratings. The quality rating is based on the taste, freshness of ingredients, preparation, presentation, and creativity of food. THE FOOD QUALITY IS RATED on a scale of one to five stars, five being the best. We’ve rated the cost as inexpensive, moderate, or expensive.įair value you get exactly what you pay for Appetizers, sides, desserts, drinks, taxes, and tips aren’t included. THE NEXT RATING TELLS HOW MUCH an adult full-service entrée will cost.
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