We have some exciting news today for you about the 2015 Epcot Food and Wine Festival! We’ve confirmed that Tequila Pairing Lunches in the Mexico Pavilion are back as part of the Special Events line up!
I had the chance to attend the luncheon a while back. It was a great way to spend the afternoon — sampling tequila, and learning how this versatile spirit can pair beautifully with different menu items.
In anticipation of this year’s lineup, our friends from the Mexico Pavilion recently held a tasting to determine just what would make the menu cut.
We’re excited to share some menu descriptions straight from La Cava del Tequila! Let’s take a closer look.
Menu Planned for the Tequila Pairing Lunch at the 2015 Epcot Food and Wine Festival
When I attended the Tequila Pairing Lunch, we enjoyed four courses, paired with three different tequilas as well as Agovera Liqueur. (This event is not for the faint of heart. 🙂 )
Display Table at Entry of Luncheon
As of the writing of this post, the lunch will include four courses paired with tequilas. But please keep in mind, the dishes are subject to change! Anything is possible between now and Festival Go-Time on September 25!
Your journey through the world of tequila will start with a Flautas de Carnitas — a mini crispy Flauta filled with Pork Carnitas and accompanied by Avocado, Cream, Queso Foam, Roasted Serrano Pepper, and Tomato.
Flautas de Carnitas
The next course, Sopa de Chile Poblano y Calabaza, will be prepared with Roasted Poblano Pepper, Zucchini, Cilantro, Queso Fresco, and Guajillo Pepper Oil.
The Main Entrée will be a combination of Mar y Tierra— Pan-Seared Snapper and Sirloin — served with a creamy Potato Puree, Cactus Salad, Tequila and Dried Peppers Butter Sauce. It won’t look exactly like the two pictures below — it’s likely to be a combo plate — but these photos will give you an idea.
Mar y Tierra: Pan Seared Fish Taco
Mar y Tierra: Sirloin Steak
A Sweet Ending to the meal will feature a fun play on a classic — Pudin de Pan, or Bread Pudding with Chocolate Dirt, atop Vanilla Ice Cream. (Note that the dessert will not include the Tequila Cream shown in the photo below.)
Pudin de Pan: Bread Pudding with Chocolate Dirt Will Be Served Vanilla Ice Cream
Once again, we’ll reiterate that these menu items are tentative, and presentations are likely to change. Still, it’s very exciting to get a sneak peek into the creative process…and makes me want to head to La Cava for some tequila! And I don’t know about you, but this definitely whets my appetite for more Food and Wine Festival Special Event information!
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Totally coming!! La Cava Del Tequila is my happy place!!
We attend the Tequila lunch every year and have never been disappointed. The food is absolutely delicious. We have been greeted with a welcome cocktail as we entered and were then immersed in the fun and intricacies of tequila tasting. This has been one of the best bargains of the F&W and we wouldn’t miss it.
Yeah, I have to say… I have been to this a number of times and it is consistently one of the best lunches at Epcot. Last year’s ceviche may have been one of the best ceviche’s I have ever had… anywhere. The Sweet Potato Cream topped with Queso Fresco foam and Cinnamon Oil got my “original and delicious” award out of any of the item’s that I tried at the special events that year as well. Truly a highlight of the festival. The lunch is about so much more than “just” the Tequila.
Wow, this sounds amazing!!! This will be our first food and wine festival. We have our trip booked for October! I can’t wait!!! How do I reserve a spot for this lunch?
Attended the tequila tasting only several yeas ago and had a blast. The lunch will be south better. Looking forward to it.
Do you have to make a reservation or can you just go?
This is one of the best F&W Festival events! This should go on Stacey’s “Must-Do” list!
@mealtrip: I definitely agree with you aboue last year’s menu. The ceviche and sweet potato cream might be the two best things I have ever eaten! I don’t know how they can top those.
Mary and Esther — Reservations for the Food and Wine Festival special events will open later this Summer. You do need to make a reservation as these sell out quickly. Stay tuned to DFB or join our newsletter for more details.
Thank you so much .
Wow, it seems so wonderful . How can we reserve to get there ?
So it looks like it was $70 in 2012. Has it gone up each year since then, or does it say pretty consistent?
Anyone know if they will do a vegetarian version of the lunch?