Downtown Disney at the Disneyland Resort has been going through changes, and recently they have disclosed what new culinary delights will await guests to this shopping, dining, and activity-dedicated area of the resort.

First, opening in May 2024, enjoy some authentic cuisine from Mexico. There will be three areas for Mexican style dining and drinking. Paseo is a gorgeous dining room/bar with a rich old-world charm. Wood, leather, and accents throughout immerses guests in the flavor of Mexico, along with the food, of course. Michelin-starred Chef Carlos Gaytán is at the helm of these new dishes.

Centrico is a courtyard restaurant and bar featuring upscale Mexican food and tequila-based cocktails. This is also decorated with rich wood and the vibe of Mexico. With plenty of food options as well as libations, this is bound to be a place for meeting friends and enjoying the atmosphere.

And for fast-food options where guests can quickly pick up some food for snacking, there is Tiendita. This is more of a on-the-go restaurant for items like fish tacos, breakfast burritos, and the like.

More new locations for food in the district include Din Tai Fung, which will offer a variety of Taiwanese inspired dishes, and later this year a new steakhouse and a barbecue restaurant will add to the additions for dining options in Downtown Disney.

Without a ticket and reservation required to visit Downtown Disney, this has become a place where guests come to shop and eat, mingle with their friends, and just enjoy a variety of experiences. Like the parks themselves, Downtown Disney is always changing and updating, and this year their dining options are adding some new choices. Whether you are visiting a park and/or staying in a hotel, Downtown Disney is a great area to have fun, food, and still get some Disney magic.

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Francine Brokaw has been covering all aspects of the entertainment industry for over 30 years. She also writes about products and travel. She has been published in national and international newspapers and magazines as well as Internet websites. She has written her own book, Beyond the Red Carpet The World of Entertainment Journalists, is the entertainment correspondent for Good Day Orange County, and has her own TV show, Beyond the Red Carpet, on Village Television in Orange County. She is a longstanding member of the Television Critics Association and is accredited by the MPAA.

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