Disneyland Resort might not be as large as its East Coast counterpart, Walt Disney World, but that doesn’t mean that there aren’t a ton of amazing places to eat while visiting.
In fact, there are more than 130 spots where guests can get their foodie fix between Disneyland Park, Disney California Adventure, the Downtown Disney District, and the Disneyland Resort hotels. There’s everything from pizza to hand-dipped corn dogs, mac and cheese in bread bowls, and more.
Mexican food is very popular in Southern California, and there are some really great spots to snag some great Mexican food at The Happiest Place on Earth.
One of those places is Rancho del Zocalo, located in Frontierland. The menu is full of classic Mexican dishes, and lines are frequently out the door at this cantina-style eatery. Guests can dine on delicious options like street tacos, Mexican Caesar salad, and burritos. For those guests who don’t eat meat, Rancho del Zocalo offers Soy Chorizo con Papas Tacos.
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Disney fans know that nothing stays the same forever, and that applies to Disney’s menus as well. Rancho del Zocalo recently underwent some menu changes, and guests are not very happy with the changes.
Disney eliminated the popular enchilada dish and no longer serves rice and beans with its burritos and street tacos. Instead, they are served with a side of chips.
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Enchiladas were a fan favorite, and guests were quick to voice their discontent.
Huge bummer. My mom has dysphasia and ate the enchiladas and rice and beans. It doesn’t even look like we can order rice and beans on the side. And the tostada bowl was my go to, so that hurts too.
Huge bummer. My mom has dysphasia and ate the enchiladas and rice and beans. It doesn’t even look like we can order rice and beans on the side. And the tostada bowl was my go to, so that hurts too.
— Dizzlo89 (@dizzlo89) May 6, 2024
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Rancho del Zocalo’s rice and beans were a very popular (and traditional) side, so guests were disappointed to learn they would have to pay more to get them as a side now.
Yikes. Really with the rice and beans? That’s an awful swap. What do you eat the chips with… just dry or lackluster salsa packets. Ew
Yikes. Really with the rice and beans? That’s an awful swap. What do you eat the chips with… just dry or lackluster salsa packets. Ew
— idonnowhatoput (@Idonnowhatoput) May 6, 2024
It wasn’t just on social media where guests vented their frustration, either. According to one person who recently visited Disneyland, other guests were complaining about having to pay the same price for the dishes when the rice and beans are being swapped out for a cheaper alternative.
A couple ladies in front of us today were complaining to the manager about rice and beans and prices.
A couple ladies in front of us today were complaining to the manager about rice and beans and prices.
— DisneyMikeM (@TheDisneyMikeM) May 6, 2024
Even though the menu has changed, that does not mean that you should skip Rancho del Zocalo on your next visit to Disneyland. The dining spot is a great place to get a bite to eat, and you won’t be disappointed with the mouthwatering food.
If you are visiting Disney California Adventure and are craving some Mexican food, we recommend heading to Cocina Cucamonga. The menu is full of delectable dishes like QuesaBirria, Carne Asada, and San Fransokyo-style Street Corn. It has also undergone some recent changes.
San Fransokyo Square opened at DCA on August 31, and the area was transformed into a scene from the hit Disney movie Big Hero 6 (2014). In addition to Cocina Cucamonga, guests can dine at Aunt Cass Café, Lucky Fortune Cookery, Rita’s Turbine Blenders, and Port of San Fransokyo Cerveceria.
Do you like the menu changes made at Rancho del Zocalo? Let us know in the comments!