It's that time of year again, when Disney California Adventure (DCA) rolls out tons of limited-time food and drink options (way too many for my wallet) as part of its Food & Wine Festival. This year, I went on the first day of the festival to sample as much as I could stomach (pun intended). There weren't any duds, but one of the items I bought was a clear favorite.
If you love rollercoasters, good food, and meeting Mickey and friends, you'll want to make a reservation at the park and grab a Sip and Savor Pass. They're available in four- or eight-item options, priced at $34 and $63, respectively, including tax. You'll need to do a bit of math to get items that make the pass worthwhile, but ultimately, your palate will lead the way. Here's what I tried and the item that pleasantly surprised me.
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11 Food & Wine Festival Bites I Tried at Disney California Adventure
1. Asa'Dos ($10)
Fred Hernandez
This is one of the heartier bites you can score at the Food & Wine Festival. Found at the Cluck-a-Doodle-Moo marketplace, this item features tender, flavorful grilled skirt steak and a mildly hot chipotle chicken drumstick.
Eat them as is or use the accompanying corn tortillas to make yourself a taco. The Spanish rice rounds out this item, and the salsa verde adds a bright, spicy, tangy element.
2. Bourbon Peach Tea Lemonade ($18)
Fred Hernandez
If you're a regular at DCA, you know what those yellow cups are all about. This bourbon peach tea lemonade is refreshing and invigorating at the same time. It has the right amount of sweetness without an overpowering alcohol note.
It's made with Ceylon black tea-infused bourbon, Simply Lemonade, Simply Fruit Punch, peach purée and garnished with a peach ring. Grab this one at Joffrey's Coffee & Tea Co. right by Pixar Pier.
3. Torta Ahogada ($9.25)
Fred Hernandez
DCA's dining options lean heavily into Mexican food, and I'm not mad about it. This torta ahogada offering at the Mercado de Antojos marketplace was another standout bite. It comes with braised porkcarnitas, frijoles charros, pickled onions and salsa.
Since it's "ahogada," it's drowned in a spicy red tomato and chili sauce, which makes it a bit messy to eat, but that's part of the fun. My only complaint? I wish it were bigger, but you can grab a couple (or more) with your Sip and Savor pass.
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4. Cherry Cola Cold Brew ($7.75)
Fred Hernandez
If you need your caffeine fix, this cold brew at the LA Style marketplace is made with Joffrey's Coffee 70th Anniversary Blend and mixed with oat milk, vanilla crème and cherry syrups. It's topped with a cherry cola cold foam and a maraschino cherry.
Take your first sip right away to get a good taste of that cherry cold foam, and then mix (or not) to give the coffee an extra cherry note on top of the syrup. While I don't usually go for cold brew, this one was delicious, creamy and subtly sweet.
5. Chicken and Waffle Mole Taco ($7.99)
Fred Hernandez
I'm a big mole fan. In fact, I'll dare to say it's my favorite food. And the spicy mole sauce, doused over shredded chicken, was pretty tasty and had a nice kick. It comes inside a waffle taco shell filled with white rice and topped with pepitas and sesame seeds.
For some reason, I was expecting a fluffier waffle. It was more akin to an ice cream cone waffle, but softer. Although the taco was a bit smaller than I expected, I thoroughly enjoyed the few bites I did have. Grab this one at Studio Catering Co. inside Hollywood Land.
6. Mickey-Shaped Macaron made with Snickers Bar Pieces ($9)
Fred Hernandez
It wouldn't be a trip to Disney without trying a Mickey-shaped treat. Lucky for me, this macaron comes with Snickers bar pieces, arguably the best candy bar in the game. This treat is filled with caramel ganache, giving it a creamy and velvety texture.
This one's a fan favorite that people wait for all year to try again and again. While the Sip and Savor portion was surprisingly big enough for one person, you wouldn't be the first to eat multiple of these in one visit.
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7. Sirloin Gruyére Mac & Cheese ($9.50)
Fred Hernandez
You can't go wrong with mac and cheese, and this item found at the Garlic Kissed marketplace is one of the best returning foods this year. It comes with black garlic chimichurri, garlic butter crunch and Fresno chile slices.
The sirloin pieces were a bit too thick, but overall very tasty and not too spicy (if you're worried about that), especially with the slightly sweet and nutty gruyére cheese. The mix of flavors and textures was on point and worthy of one of your Sip and Savor selections.
8. Chicharrón Nachos ($9)
Fred Hernandez
While this one may not look appetizing, it's one you can't pass up. Found at the California Craft Brews marketplace, the chicharrón nachos include chorizo, cheese sauce, salsa verde and tomatoes. It's simple but one of the tastiest options of the bunch.
If you're not a fan of soggy chicharones (which I am), you'll want to eat this one sooner rather than later to avoid the cheese sauce and salsa soaking into them. Don't forget to shake it up before you take a bite, to get an even coating of flavors.
9. Tajín Habanero Seasoned Wings ($9.50)
Fred Hernandez
If you couldn't tell, I was partial to the Mexican food offerings this year. The wings are doused in a Tajín chile-lime sauce that is spicy with a slightly limey undertone that complements the habanero flavor.
It's quite messy, and you'll need a few napkins to keep the sauce off your fingers and clothes, but it's worth it if you're a fan of spicy wings. Order this one at the Peppers Cali-Ente marketplace.
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10. Ramen Mac & Cheese ($9.25)
Fred Hernandez
If you're looking for a comfort food item with a twist, this ramen-inspired mac and cheese is sure to hit the spot. You get the creamy, gooey mac and cheese base, with perfectly cooked macaroni, so every bite feels rich and buttery.
The ramen twist is the furikake crumble, green onions, fish cake and chili crunch served on the side. The chili crunch adds a spicy, salty boost. If you're a fan of heat, you'll end up using the entire portion. This item can be found at the Peppers Cali-Ente marketplace.
My Must-Buy Pick
11. Café de Olla Tres Leches Cake ($8.25)
Fred Hernandez
Although this was one of the first items I tried, it left a lasting impression throughout the day as I sampled other foods. I love a good tres leches cake, and this one takes it up a notch with a café de olla infusion, a traditional Mexican coffee usually made with water, piloncillo (unrefined cane sugar), cinnamon and sometimes star anise and cloves.
This dessert had the ideal balance of piloncillo chantilly and a perfectly moist cake. The warming spices gave it a subtle kick that made me want to keep going in for more. Let's just say I had more than one of these cakes. It's topped with cinnamon and a Mickey-shaped cookie, making it appealing on looks alone.
If you're heading to DCA during the Food & Wine Festival, this is my pick for the must-buy. You won't regret it, and you'll miss it when it's gone for the season. Grab one at the Mercado de Antojos marketplace.
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