browneyedgirl
Registered: April 2013
Posts: 2
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Review Date: Sun April 21, 2013
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Would you recommend the product? Yes
| Rating: 5
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Pros:
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Atmosphere - Service
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Cons:
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Food
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I was excited about visiting this restaurant for the first time during my last visit to WDW. I was going solo, so I had a chance to just relax and enjoy the atmosphere. The positive side of this place was that the view Illuminations was great. All glass windows make it beautiful. The service was outstanding. My waitress was checking on me several times during the meal, but not too much to make it annoying. The food...well, that is another subject matter. The only thing I found good to eat were the chips. Even the salsa was not that great.
I first ordered a Avacado Margarita. It tasted like a frozen banana slushie. Not what I was expecting. The chips came out and there were good and crunchy, but there was no salt or pepper on the table to add to the chips. I ordered the Shrimp Tacos and rice. The only thing good on the plate was the shrimp.
I was really looking forward to eating here because living in Texas, Mexican food is something I really enjoy. However, this is one restaurant I will not visit again. 
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bodean4god
Registered: April 2013
Location: Port St Lucie, FL
Posts: 9
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Review Date: Fri April 19, 2013
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Would you recommend the product? Yes
| Rating: 8
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Pros:
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atmosphere, service, food
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Cons:
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none
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Loved the "home-style" atmosphere and really enjoyed the food. My wife and I shared a meal to save $$ and had plenty to eat. Try the queso dip!
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daphnee08
Registered: June 2008
Posts: 18
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Review Date: Sun March 31, 2013
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Would you recommend the product? Yes
| Rating: 8
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Pros:
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location,food
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Cons:
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service
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ALL FOOD is pricey at WDW. My math is it's twice as expensive as it should be. So it's about right. People looking for Taco Bell or Chi-Chi's should not go here. The taco trio app was good, the shells were very good, the way they should be. The DW's chicken had a spicy kick too it that was at her limit, not above, but close to. My short ribs were very tender and great flavorful. Frozen margaritas were a little runny. Again, it's not your typical neighborhood Mexican joint. Don't expect it to be.
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fab5friend
Registered: March 2013
Posts: 1
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Review Date: Sun March 17, 2013
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Would you recommend the product? No
| Rating: 1
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Pros:
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none
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Cons:
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margarita
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The food was OK. It is NOT traditional Mexican food and it was extremely overpriced. We had a large group and were crammed into a corner with no view of the lake or anything else. I would not recommend this restaurant and we will not be returning. I am not a Disney food snob and find most Disney restaurants acceptable. Save your money and go to Be Our Guest instead.
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there7777
Registered: January 2012
Location: Sulphur Springs, Texas
Posts: 18
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Review Date: Wed February 13, 2013
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Would you recommend the product? No
| Rating: 4
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Pros:
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nice view of lake
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Cons:
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cold food
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When checking in for my 8:30PM reservations, I was informed that they no longer accept Tables in Wonderland. This makes me mad since I was not informed of that before. We were seated two tables away from the windows, so the view of Illuminations was not good. My husband and I ordered the taco trio appetizer, when it came out it was very cold. I asked the waitress if it was supposed to be served cold and she said "NO" and got the manager. The manager came to our table and said I couldn't get sick from cold food and we weren't charged for them.
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tgsmithsr
Registered: November 2007
Posts: 42
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Review Date: Mon January 7, 2013
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Would you recommend the product? Yes
| Rating: 6
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We ate here tonight, and I have definite mixed feelings about the experience. DW and I ordered the "La Hacienda" for two. When the waiter finally brought the meal, we quickly found ourselves juggling serving dishes as we tried to rotate them into position on our approximately two-foot wide table. Meantime, there were several bigger tables nearby that were unoccupied the whole time we ate. Also, when we asked exactly what La Hacienda is before ordering it, he described it as being "fajitas." I'm not sure what these folks think fajitas are, but the meal came with all of 6 tortillas about 3 inches in diameter. It's a little hard to stack much filling on a tortilla that size, not to mention the fact that we ran out of tortillas in about 5 minutes. When the waiter came by, I asked him for more, and he proceeded to argue that we had plenty. When I insisted we really did need more, he brought a few, but that was it. I finished the meal eating the ingredients for this "fajita" off my plate, trying to stack them all on my fork. Oh, well, I learned to live without the tortillas, so I gave him the opportunity to learn to live without a tip. On the plus side, however, this platter was some of the best Mexican food I've ever had, and I lived in SoCal for over 30 years, so I've had a few plates of Mexican food. We'll probably go back again at some point for that reason alone.
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ADJ
Registered: December 2012
Location: Denver, CO
Posts: 9
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Review Date: Sat December 15, 2012
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Would you recommend the product? No
| Rating: 4
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Pros:
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Great view of Illuminations from inside
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Cons:
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Too expensive for the quality of food and service
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We made dinner reservations here mainly because my elderly mother would have a hard time dealing with the crowds to watch Illuminations, especially if the weather turned bad. This worked quite well, they dimmed the lights and piped in the music. The view was great if you were right next to the windows, and it was still pretty good even if you were a few feet away. Unfortunately, we were not impressed with the rest of the meal. Mom’s cream of corn soup (new menu item, I forget the actual name) was good. Her taco trio was good until she got to the beef taco, which was full of gristle. Dad had the shrimp tacos which were good, but not fantastic. Mine was probably the best – a special order of grilled vegetable tacos. I could have eaten my weight in black beans, and I nearly did. Mom and Dad split a sundae, I ordered the sorbets which were very bland. We felt the service was slow at best - and it was not that crowded either. We had a hard time getting extra salsa. The bill for two entrees, two appetizers, two desserts, a soda and a Corona came to over $100, and we felt the quality of food and service just did not add up. We’ve had better luck at San Angel Inn.
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VGonzalez
Registered: January 2006
Location: Saint Petersburg, Florida
Posts: 91
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Review Date: Fri October 26, 2012
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Would you recommend the product? Yes
| Rating: 6
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Pros:
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Frozen margaritas
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Cons:
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Lines
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They've definitely stepped up the food here but the lines are a pain. People stepping up to get their food are in the same line where you order, so everyone runs into each other.
The frozen lime margaritas are a nice grown up treat on a hot Florida afternoon.
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HannahLvsMinnie
Registered: September 2007
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 18
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Review Date: Thu October 25, 2012
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Would you recommend the product? No
| Rating: 4
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Pros:
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the views are beautiful
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Cons:
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the staff needs re-training
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I made an 8:30 reservation with hopes of sitting near the windows for Illuminations. The outside hostess said not likely and despite asking very nicely and offering to wait, manager said no. No more than ten minutes after we were seated, at least three tables near the windows became available- frustrating. The server was flippant regarding my daughter's food allergies and the food was pretty good but expensive. This restaurant no longer takes the Tables of Wonderland card. We will not return and I would not recommend this restaurant.
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IdahoMom
Registered: December 2007
Location: Boise, ID
Posts: 27
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Review Date: Sun October 21, 2012
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Would you recommend the product? Yes
| Rating: 7
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Pros:
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Good combo plates
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Cons:
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desserts
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We ate at La Hacienda on Oct 11 for the first time. We had passed on this previously as we have found Mexican food at WDW to be very bland. After reading many good reviews we decided to give it a try. The salsa served with the chips was mild. The four of us split the La Hacienda (beef,chicken,chorizo) and the Del Mar (shrimp,fish,scallops)platters and we all really enjoyed them. If you like your food mild in heat, this might be a bit too spicy, but we thought it was just right. Our server was a bit distracted (not sure why) and didn't offer drink refills or check on us much. We had a nice table overlooking the water. The desserts weren't all that great. We'd definitely come back if we were on the dining plan and probably if paying full price, but would skip dessert.
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alfy
Registered: July 2010
Posts: 19
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Review Date: Mon October 1, 2012
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Would you recommend the product? Yes
| Rating: 7
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Pros:
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Decent food
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Cons:
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Confusing, slow check-in
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There was a long line at the outdoor check-in when we arrived for our scheduled booking. The line didn't move at all for about 10 minutes, several people left, then a manager switched a device on the check-in person's workstation and things moved faster. Once we arrived inside we were seated quickly, but a family of 5 or 6 had been waiting inside for quite some time. By the time we left, it appeared that almost half the tables were empty, but there was still a line outside waiting at the check-in lectern. Our table was oriented so that my partner had a nice window view, but I was stuck in a corner. The service was quite good. But to the food -- very good combination platter, more than enough two persons, everything was cooked well and not over-seasoned. Tortillas were served cold. Margaritas were a little weak. Good value for the price, but they don't take Tables in Wonderland discount card.
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dakotarose
Registered: September 2012
Posts: 14
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Review Date: Wed September 26, 2012
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Would you recommend the product? Yes
| Rating: 10
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Pros:
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great service, delicious food
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Cons:
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I had an excellent meal here. I like that the tables aren't so crowded together and the atmosphere is a bit quieter than some other Disney eateries.
The food came out quickly and was hot, well prepared and delicious. It was lighter and had a much broader, more complex range of flavors than the greasy Tex-Mex style in my home area. My waiter was happy to answer questions and took excellent care of me. The mango-blueberry margarita is just one of my favorite things ever!
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AndyE
Registered: March 2011
Posts: 12
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Review Date: Mon September 24, 2012
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Would you recommend the product? Yes
| Rating: 9
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Pros:
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Location service and great food
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Cons:
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A bit of a slow service
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We visited her on Saturday evening, what a great night, the service was a little bit slow but didn't spoil the evening, the food was amazing, we had the la Hacienda for 2. All in all a great plus we got a great view of illumiations
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ADisfan
Registered: July 2012
Posts: 1
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Review Date: Wed July 11, 2012
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Would you recommend the product? No
| Rating: 3
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Pros:
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pretty interior
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Cons:
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not the best place to watch Illuminations, mediocre food
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My family and I visited this restaurant in July 2012. We wanted to like it but, sadly, was a disappointment for us. First, one of the reasons we chose this place was to be able to watch Illuminations while we dined. We always go to The Rose and Crown to do this but we thought it would be nice to see it from a different side of "the world." Our reservations were at 8:15 and we were seated on-time in the front corner of the restaurant where we had an obstructed view of the World Showcase Lagoon. If we closed one eye and squinted the other we could see the lagoon just fine. When we asked the hostess if there is a better table to watch the show she said that if someone leaves we will be moved. I knew right then that was not going to happen. Our waiter was polite but not very attentive. We had to ask for refills on drinks many times before he brought them. My husband and I had the steak. It was cooked to order and had an ok flavor. My husband had to return his plate because for some reason they did not put the sauce on his steak or the (gross) tamale. Beans and rice were plentiful and good (the best tasting thing I had here). My 9 year old had chicken tacos and my 10 year old had tilapia. They thought it was ok. Dessert time! We all have a sweet tooth and were looking forward to the dessert. We were using the dining plan and decided to get three different desserts and split them. The desserts looked good and all served with fresh berries. The ice cream was...ice cream. The guava dessert didn't taste very good. It tasted like the tamale but with guava in it. And the chocolate mousse....the mousse was served in a white bowl resembling a commode. I took a few bites--it was the best tasting dessert there but the way it looked in that bowl just ruined it for me. As for Illuminations, the restaurant lowered the lights and piped in the music and narration from the show which was nice. We could see streaks of fireworks from our table. If the people who have the great view don't mind, you can always go stand next to their tables to watch it. I would not recommend this restaurant if you want to dine during Illuminations (well except if you are lucky enough to get a table with a great view). The food was just "ok" for us but others really like it. It is pretty inside with a polite staff. As for now, we are sticking to the Rose and Crown for a good view of Illuminations.
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magicfan36
Registered: January 2006
Location: South Jersey
Posts: 2
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Review Date: Tue June 5, 2012
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Would you recommend the product? No
| Rating: 5
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Pros:
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Pretty restaurant- great server
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Cons:
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Food was too spicy - dissed when being seated
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Really wanted to like this place, had heard great things about it for a while now and was excited to finally see what the fuss was all about. Went in mid-May. Our party ordered pork entree and shrimp tacos. The tacos were good (and light) except for this very vinegary /spicy sauce that flooded them and really puckered the mouth. Kind of ruined the dish, wish the sauce had been served on the side as less would have accented it just right I think. The pork entree was good though, my husband and son enjoyed it.
Was unhappy with table we were seated at. I had specifically planned our reservation for 8:00 pm, noted it was our wedding anniversary and had - very politely - asked to be seated near the window to be able to see Illuminations if at all possible. When we were being shown to our table, they walked us right past 3 tables that could seat up to 4 (we were a party of 3) and had perfect views of the upcoming show - but instead we were seated all the way to the right of the windows next to the kitchen - had no view of really anything. Worst of all to me, we noticed those better tables never were filled the rest of the night - put a real damper on our evening, felt like were bypassed for no reason at all on our request (which we knew was not guaranteed, but the tables were there and ready!).
But to end on a good note, our server's name was Christian and he made the meal! He did anything he could to please us and we really appreciated his outstanding service!
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