Mexico is a consistent contender for top-tier food booths at Epcot’s festivals. And El Artista Hambriento food studio does not disappoint – at least not when it comes to the food!
For 2024, we really loved both of the food items here. The popular Carne Asada is a return favorite, and the new kid on the block, the tostada with chilled lobster and chipotle aioli, is delicious, too. And, the prices for those items are decent as well.
Our group was split on the flavor of the margaritas. A couple of us really liked the mezcal Banana Bliss, but we thought the price of both margarita options was a little high, considering you can pay almost that much for much larger margaritas at La Cava or the outdoor margarita stand in Mexico.
Plus, our other frustration with the Mexico booth is that they never name their beers. It is always just a generic “Mexican Craft Beer”. What if we really LOVED it?! We’d have no way of knowing what we just drank. We’d love to see Mexico (and Italy!) provide the actual names of their drinks.
Overview
El Artista Hambriento Booth Menu
Food
GF = gluten friendly, PB = plant-based, KF = kid friendly
Beverages
Photos & Reviews
Carne Asada
Chipotle-marinated beef sirloin, grilled queso fresco, nopales salad with queso fresco foam and chicharron dust.
Our Thoughts
Shannon: Love the combo of flavors. Would definitely get both savory items at this booth for a meal.
Heather: The carne asada is so tender and juicy and the flavors here just kick booty. Delicious…and a decent sized portion. Could it be bigger? Yes. But it’s fine.
Felicia: I absolutely loved every element of this. The steak was cooked medium rare and tender, the grilled cheese is salty, and the nopales are tender. Love love love.
Tostada de Langosta
Chilled Lobster with chipotle aïoli, onions and mango on a fried corn tortilla with guacamole, shredded cabbage and hot sauce.
Our Thoughts
Shannon: Light, crispy tostada with delicious aioli and great lobster flavors. Great size.
Felicia: The lobster has a slight fishy flavor to it, but the chipotle aioli isn’t too creamy and the toppings compliment everything well. Solid dish that is light, cool, and refreshing.
Mexican Craft Beer
A traditional Mexican craft beer.
Our Thoughts
Shannon: No brand specified so could change during the festival. Light but fairly bland. Other options are a better deal.
Heather: I have to give this one a 3 because. IT HAS NO NAME. Mexico – you and Italy need to reveal your breweries/wineries!
Felicia: Just a beer. They don’t even tell you what type it is. Fine lager if you just want something light and easy, but more expensive than most beers at the festival.
Rubí Delicioso Margarita
Tromba Blanco Tequila, Lejay Blackcurrant Liqueur, citrus, mint, spicy agave, and beet juice.
Our Thoughts
Shannon: Tastes like bandaids. Blah.
Heather: This cocktail is not for me. Maybe it’s for you – especially if you like beets and spicy agave. Blech. Super pretty color, though. YAY FOR THAT?!
Felicia: Didn’t realize this had beet juice in it but immediately tasted like dirt when I took a drink. Didn’t understand why until I saw the ingredients. I don’t like beets so I don’t like this, but there is a nice light spice to it.
Smokey Banana Bliss Margarita
Ten to One Rum, Ilegal Mezcal Joven, banana purée, and lime juice.
Our Thoughts
Shannon: Good portion, bad taste.
Heather: Am I a margarita person now?! Is this how you margarita? Because this is delicious. I much prefer mezcal over tequila and that smokey flavor is perfect in this drink.
Felicia: Don’t really care for this either. Only barely taste the mezcal, there are hints of artificial banana, but overall just meh. Interesting twist on a margarita that isn’t terrible, but not worth the price.
Curious about all the other booths? Make sure to read over our collection of 2024 Epcot Festival of the Arts Menus, Photos, and Reviews. We’ve reviewed every booth at this year’s festival, and we definitely have some opinions and advice to share. And, if you’re heading to the festival this year, you’ll also want to check out our Complete Guide to the Epcot Festival of the Arts. It will provide you with valuable insights on what to expect, tips on planning your visit, and plenty of other useful information.