La Cava del Tequila at Epcot is now open – my review and pictures
by MadWatchStudios on Sep.01, 2009, under Disney Parks
The new tequila bar in the Mexico pavilion at Epcot, La Cava del Tequila, started it’s “soft opening” over the weekend. The bar features 74 varieties of tequila. They serve it in both shots (both full and half shots) and in margaritas. Overall I thought the atmosphere was perfect for a tequila bar, but the price of the drinks could be a little lower (lowest priced shot is $7). I’ve included pictures below.
The bar took the place of La Familia Fashions (clothing and jewelry/silver shop) next to San Angel Inn.
The title “La Cava del Tequila” translates to “Tequila Cave”.
The logo above the entrance references the agava plant that tequila comes from.
This mural shows the process of making tequila. Starting at harvesting the agava plant (in the far left) to pouring the tequila in wooden barrels for the aging process.
The lighting is a little dark in this one, but this corner of the bar has wooden barrels similar to those used for aging tequila.
This is the “tequila ambassador” that gave us a lot of information about tequila. She actually comes from Tequila, Mexico and spent five years at Jose Cuérvo as a tour guide.
These are the tequila “flights” we had. Our flights consisted of half shots of Silver, Reposado, and Añejo tequilas. The tequila ambassador explained Blanco (or “white”) and Silver Tequila is either un-aged, or aged less than two months in oak barrels. Reposado (or “rested”) Tequila is aged two months to a year, and Añejo (”aged”), is aged one to three years.
Using salt before a tequila shot and lime after it (some call it “training wheels” or “snake bite”) is mostly used for Blanco or Silver Tequila. Reposado Tequila is followed with Sangrita (not to be confused with sangria, sangrita is a tomato juice based cocktail mixer). Añejo Tequila is usually tasted by itself without any salt or chaser, in order to appreciate the taste that comes from the aging process.
The bar has a great display for their tequila bottles. I wouldn’t mind having something like this at my house.
These are just the prices for shots of the white and silver tequilas. The Reposado and Añejo tequilas are more expensive.
I know being in a theme park (Disney no less) it will be a little more expensive than an average bar, but I’m pretty sure the Rose and Crown pub in the UK has shots of tequila that cost less. I’ll make a trip over there this week to verify that and update when I find out.
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September 1st, 2009 on 11:17 pm
I love the fact that they’ve beefed up this pavilion. As I kid I always thought this was the most well themed of the buildings, but as it got old, there just wasn’t anything to do there.
Adding the Three Caballeros to the dark ride seems to have really boosted attendance, and this should give folks who don’t want to do that ride something to do instead.
I also hope that we’ll see more things like this happen around the world showcase. It seems like this went up pretty quickly, so it can’t have been terribly expensive.
September 2nd, 2009 on 10:35 am
Did this shot bar take the place of the blown-glass-goods shop that was in the Mexico pavilion?
September 2nd, 2009 on 1:05 pm
I believe that is still there – on the other side of the pavilion near the boat ride. I’ll check next time I’m go.
September 3rd, 2009 on 10:19 am
This will add a new spice to our Drink around the world trip in October!
I too thought that Mexico had an amazing atmosphere but was always a little lacking in the “to do” department. Those who go in to ride “el rio de tiempo” dart past the poorly lit entrance area (I think it has some small figurines or something and is in my opinion a waste of space.)and go directly into the ride. When that’s over they head out and, once they’ve had their fill of sombreros & marracas, its game over for Mexico.
I look forward to seeing this new addition. I am glad that Disney is catering adults in what I consider to be their true adult theme park.
Ricky
Drink Around the World LLC
September 4th, 2009 on 9:51 am
Thanks for the review and pictures! Can’t wait to visit the Cave during my upcoming November trip.
September 4th, 2009 on 9:30 pm
Thanks for the pictures! Can you get a Tequila Sunrise here or just shots and Margaritas? How were the tapas? Is there a large selection of tapas and are they priced like the shots?
September 7th, 2009 on 10:23 am
Amanda, I don’t remember seeing that on the menu, but I’m sure they would make one if you asked for it.
The tapas we had were delicious and there was about 10 or so to choose from. I can’t remember the name of what we had, but they were 3 chips, each with a lot of topping on them, and it cost about $9 (so $3 for one chip with a lot of toppings – that is what left a bit of a sour note with me about the prices).
September 8th, 2009 on 8:41 am
Great review! I don’t think the prices are too far off considering the types of tequila that is being served. I don’t see normal Jose Cuervo on that list. If THAT was $7 then I would complain. But Patron Silver by me is easily a $12-$15 shot. Can’t wait to try it when we go! Thanks!
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September 8th, 2009 on 4:09 pm
You know, I left thinking I got a lot for my money. Much better than blowing money on a shirt, IMHO. Nice job on the writeup!
November 16th, 2009 on 5:23 pm
I was there last night and loved the place. I can not find the Porfidio 100% Blue Agave, Super Jalisco Amethyst Label any where so far. I see the blue cacti but can not find the Amethyst Label. Do you have a contact as to where Epcot gets this product ? It was $15.00 a shot and worth every bit.
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