Disney4me Posted Thursday at 07:39 PM Report Share Posted Thursday at 07:39 PM When it comes to some of the best eats in Disney World, you might be surprised to know you don’t even need a park ticket to get them! Pepe by José Andrés Disney Springs is home to some of our favorite — and seriously stellar — restaurants. There’s something for just about everyone here, whether you’re looking for upscale dining or a quick bite to eat, chances are you’ll find it at Disney Springs. We recently stopped by an underrated counter-service spot and we’re bringing you along for our review! Atmosphere Pepe by José Andrés is the first brick-and-mortar location patterned on the chef’s popular food truck in the Washington, D.C. area. It’s a counter-service dining spot located in the front corner of Jaleo, Andrés’ signature dining restaurant at Disney Springs. Pepe ordering counter After placing your order at the counter, you’ll have plenty of seating to choose from — it is shockingly roomy inside here. And, if you ask us, Pepe is severely underrated, which means you won’t often have to fight for a table or wait in a long line when you dine here. Lots of seats! In addition to the ample seating inside Pepe, there’s also a decent amount of seating outdoors if you want to dine al fresco! Outdoor seating But, what are they serving up to EAT at Pepe?! Menu Pepe features Spanish cuisine, including hot and cold sandwiches on pan de cristal (a unique Spanish bread) along with Spanish sangria and more. Pepe menu You can get “super flautas,” fritters, gazpacho, and a few different types of burgers, too! In addition to sangria, you can also get beer and wine at Pepe as well! Eats To kick things off, we ordered the Pepe Burger which comes with your choice of side for $18. The Pepe Burger is made with Brasstown beef, 100% grass-fed ribeye burger, American cheese, secret sauce, and piparra peppers. Pepe Burger with Patatas Bravas Wow! This burger is nice and juicy and full of ooey gooey cheese. The burger is cooked medium well, but don’t worry, even though there is no red, this meat was so juicy. The bun was fantastic as well. It was crispy on the outside and nice and fluffy on the inside. The sauce on the burger is super tasty. It is tangy and reminds us a bit of Thousand Island but with a bit more complexity in flavor. YUM For our side, we chose the Patatas Bravas which are Spanish fried potatoes, spicy brava sauce, and aioli. You can get these as a side for $6. The potatoes are super soft with a slight crispiness to their crust — not crispy like a French fry, but crispy like they have been baked or maybe lightly fried. The sauces on top are delicious! The brava sauce has a chipotle flavor to it and a tanginess. It also has a tomato flavor to it. It has the ever-slightest bit of spiciness to it, but it is really not spicy at all. The aioli adds a great light creaminess to the crunchy potatoes too. We’ll take 20. For dessert, we had the Xuixo: a deep-fried, sugar-coated pastry filled with crema catalana from Catalonia, Spain. One word: Delicious! The inside was flaky and there was lots of yummy, creamy filling. It had a hint of lemon flavor, but it wasn’t overpowering. The dusting of sugar on the outside was the perfect finishing touch. We loved this! We also tried the Torta de Catalana, which is like a Spanish créme brûlée. The filling was velvety smooth and light. It is not as thick as a cheesecake, but not as light as a mousse. In the middle of those two. It had a burnt caramel flavor on top that was actually really delicious. The filling had a hint of vanilla, but overall it was just creamy. The crust is thin but flaky. Such a hit. Okay, okay, the food is incredible — but how are the drinks? Drinks To drink, we ordered the Red Sangria for $9. It was smooth, juicy, and fruity — a great drink to sip while enjoying your food. It was sweet without being overly sweet. You can also get a frozen sangria as well! Pepe Sangria We would say the most prominent fruity notes are orange and a cranberry flavor, but it has a good amount of complexity to it. Nosh or Not You should make a stop at Pepe on your next Disney Springs trip if… You’re looking for a quick bite to eat that won’t be as crowded as more popular spots. You want something a bit more elevated than chicken tenders and french fries. You love Jaleo by José Andrés but are looking for something a bit more casual. You should skip Pepe the next time you’re at Disney Springs if… You want a more formal, sit-down meal. You aren’t after Spanish food and want something picky eaters will enjoy. You don’t like sandwiches. Overall If you ask us, Pepe by José Andrés is a seriously underrated quick-service restaurant — with seriously elevated eats. We can’t stop thinking about that burger (it might even give Steakhouse 71 and Wailulu a run for their money!) and those Patatas Bravas are what dreams are made of. The desserts and sangria were both stellar as well, and we’ll be definitely coming back for them. Pepe by Jose Andres In the meantime, we’ll be on the lookout for more food updates from Disney World. Make sure you stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for the latest Disney and theme park news! Check out our ultimate guide to Disney Springs restaurants here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Have you dined at Pepe in Disney World? Tell us in the comments. Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Today, we were invited by Pepe to attend this media preview. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event/food on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event/food favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink. You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. Thank you for reading. — AJThe post REVIEW: This Underrated Disney World Restaurant Might Be Home to Our NEW Favorite Burger first appeared on the disney food blog.View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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