Universal Orlando’s Mardi Gras 2023 Food Guide for International Flavors of Carnaval

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Universal Orlando Resort guests can let the good times roll and party beyond the bayou starting this Saturday, February 4 during Universal’s Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval. The fan-favorite event returns to Universal Studios Florida with a dazzling parade, mouthwatering cuisine inspired by global Carnaval celebrations and star-studded live concerts on select nights.

Running daily through April 16.

Taste the mouthwatering flavors of global Carnaval celebrations from New Orleans to Brazil to Belgium and beyond with an expansive menu featuring more than 50 tasting-sized items. Plus, guests can enjoy more for less with the purchase of the Universal Orlando Resort Food and Beverage Card by paying $65 for a $75 card, and Universal Orlando Passholders have exclusive access to a $150 card for only $120.

Menu items subject to change. Must be 21+ with a valid photo ID to purchase and consume alcoholic beverages.

If you’d like to view this list as a spread sheet, here’s a copy!

Bloody Mary Bar Menu
Beverages

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Bloody Mary Wild – $14.50
a spicy (Louisiana hot sauce and Sriracha hot chili sauce) version of a traditional Bloody Mary spiked with New Amsterdam vodka, garnished with a variety of Cajun toppings *contains shellfish

Bloody Mary Mild – $14.50
mild version of a traditional Bloody Mary spiked with New Amsterdam vodka, garnished with a variety of Cajun toppings *contains shellfish

Brazil Menu
Food

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Picanha Skewers(GS)
beef sirloin cap, with chimichurri, smoked salt, and pão de queijo

Linguiça Skewers
grilled Brazilian sausage with pão de queijo

Chicken Coxinha
tear drop chicken fritters

Brigadeiros Trio(GS, V)
Brazilian classic with condensed milk, cocoa powder, chocolate sprinkles, and hazelnuts *contains peanuts

Beverages

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Mango Caipirinha
Pirassununga Cachaça, Bols orange curaçao with lime juice, mango nectar, syrup, and simple syrup

Guava Caipirinha
Pirassununga Cachaça combined with guava nectar, lime juice, simple syrup, mint extract, and a pinch of salt

Canada Menu
Food

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Canadian Snowshoe Maple(VG) – $9.99
fried sweetened dough, cinnamon sugar, and maple syrup

Poutine with Short Rib Gravy – $9.99
crispy fries with short rib, cheese curds, and brown gravy

Candied Maple Bacon(GS) – $7.99
chewy Maple taffy covered pork belly with chopped peanuts and chocolate *contains peanuts

Canadian Snowshoe Nutella®(V) – $7.99
fried sweetened dough, Nutella®, sugar, and chopped toasted hazelnuts *contains tree nuts

Beverages

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Slocum Maple Smash – $12.00
sweet and refreshing combination of New Amsterdam vodka, lemon juice, maple syrup, and cardamom bitters

Collective Arts(VG) – $13.25
New England style IPA, Simcoe and Mosaic hops

Maple Lemonade – $7.50
simple yet refreshing mix of maple syrup and lemon juice

Central City Menu
Food

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Crawfish & Shrimp Boil(GS) – $14.49
mixed bag of crawfish, shrimp, andouille sausage, potatoes, and corn on the cob *contains shellfish

Crawfish Boil (GS) – $12.49
mixed bag of crawfish, andouille sausage, potatoes, and corn on the cob *contains shellfish

Shrimp Boil (GS) – $12.49
mixed bag of shrimp, andouille sausage, potatoes, and corn on the cob *contains shellfish

Beignets(V) – $6.99
sweet fried pastry dusted with powdered sugar

Beverages

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Category 5 Punch – $12.00
Myers’s Dark rum, Cruzan Aged Dark rum, passionfruit purée, mixed with grenadine, orange and lime juice

Abita Purple Haze(VG) – $11.50
a lager brewed with real raspberries, wheat malts, and Wanguard hops

Oh Baby – $12.00
this custom brew is bursting with vanilla and cinnamon flavors on a base of sweet yet roasty malt

Colombia Menu
Food

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Colombian Empanadas(GS) – $8.49
crispy corn masa beef and chicken empanadas, served with aji picante

Arepas de Queso(GS, V) – $8.49
white corn masa cake with queso blanco

Beverages

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Refajo – $12.00
refreshing and authentic mix of light beer and Colombiana soda

Coco Loco – $12.00
Limonada de Coco spiked with rum and tequila

Limonada de Coco – $7.50
Limeade sweetened with coconut cream

Choladas(V) – $6.49
shaved ice with sweetened condensed milk, mango, strawberry sauce, wafers, and Lulo syrup

Denmark Menu
Food

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Rød Pølse – $9.49
Danish red hot dog, with curry remoulade, pickled cucumber, and crispy onions

Frikadeller Meatballs with Danish Gravy – $7.99
beef and pork meatballs in a creamy gravy, topped with apple butter and dill

Beverages

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Mead Flight – $24.00
Viking Blod, Odin’s Skull, and GI. Dansk Mjod

Odin’s Skull – $12.00
composed of honey, sour apple juice, hops, and cinnamon

GI. Dansk Mjod – $12.00
sweet and semi-dry notes of ginger and the sweetness of honey

Viking Blod – $12.00
sweet honey flavors evolving into cinnamon, clove, and citrus

Carlsberg(VG) – $10.50
full bodied Danish pilsner with a hoppy aroma and flavor

France Menu
Food

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Muffaletta Crepe
savory crepe filled with olive relish, mortadella, salami, ham, mozzarella, Cajun mayo, arugula, and sesame seeds

Beverages

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Domaine Paul Buisse Chinon
highly aromatic robust, intense with silky tannins that produce a lovely finish

Dopff & Irion Crustaces Blanc
crisp medium bodied, with notes of peach, wet stone, and minerality

Bertrand Cote Des Roses Rosé
dry rosé with notes of grapefruit, stone fruit, and crisp apple

Wine Flight
Domaine Paul Buisse Chinon, Dopff & Irion Crustaces Blanc, and Bertrand Cote Des Roses Rosé

French Quarter Bar Menu
Beverages

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Oh Baby – $12.00
this custom brew is bursting with vanilla and cinnamon flavors on a base of sweet yet roasty malt

Category 5 Punch – $12.00
Myers’s Dark rum, Cruzan Aged Dark rum, passion fruit purée, mixed with grenadine, orange and lime juice

Abita Purple Haze(VG) – $11.50
a lager brewed with real raspberries, wheat malts, and Wanguard hops

Goombay Smash – $12.00
Cruzan Aged Dark rum, Don Q Coconut rum, Grand Marnier, Coco Lopez cream of coconut, mixed with pineapple, orange and lime juices *contains tree nuts

French Quarter Menu #1
Food

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King Cake(V) – $13.99
traditional cake with cinnamon swirl icing and colored sanding sugar

Beignets(V) – $6.99
sweet fried pastry dusted with powdered sugar

French Quarter Menu #2
Food

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Twisted Frank with Cheddar Sauce(GS) – $14.99
stuffed twisted tater, foot-long hot dog, spicy white cheddar sauce and your choice of seasoning:

seasoned salt (VG)
garlic parmesan (V)
sour cream & chives (V)
ghost pepper (VG)

Twisted Frank(GS) – $12.49
stuffed twisted tater with a foot-long hot dog and your choice of seasoning:

seasoned salt (VG)
garlic parmesan (V)
sour cream & chives (V)
ghost pepper (VG)

Twisted Tater (GS, VG) – $8.99
fried spiralized potato topped with your choice of seasoning:

seasoned salt (VG)
garlic parmesan (V)
sour cream & chives (V)
ghost pepper (VG)

Germany Menu
Food

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Chicken Schnitzel with Käsespätzle – $9.99
fried chicken thigh cutlet served with baked spätzle and beer cheese sauce

Potato Pancakes (V) – $6.49
crispy potato and parsnip pancake with apple butter and sour cream

Beverages

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Reissdorf – $13.25
light brew with minty, hop aromas; sweet vanilla malt flavors and a crisp, dry, cedary finish

Warsteiner Pilsener (VG) – $12.00
pale golden pilsner with a clean refreshing taste balanced with hints of barley malt, yeast tones, and mild hoppy bitterness

Weihenstephaner Helles – $11.00
easy drinking with full flavor, light body and clean crisp finish

Tucher Helles Hefe Weizen – $11.00
Gaffel Kolsch – $11.00
Ayinger Celebrator – $11.25

India Menu
Food

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Pav Bhaji(V) – $9.99
spiced vegetable stew served with a toasted King’s Hawaiian roll

Onion Bhaji(V) – $8.49
curry spiced crispy onion fritter with green chutney dipping sauce

Gulab Jamun with Rose Water Syrup(V) – $6.99
fried dough balls soaked in saffron and rose water syrup, with chopped pistachios *contains tree nuts

Beverages

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Nimbu Pani – $7.50
lime juice, mint extract, a pinch of salt and pepper, and our house made garam masala syrup

Aam Panna – $7.50
lemon juice, mint extract, a pinch of salt and pepper, and our house made amchur syrup

Indonesia Menu
Food

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Indonesian Style Chili Crab with Fried Mantou – $18.99
fried soft shell crab tossed in a sweet & spicy crab stew, served with fried sweet buns *contains shellfish

Nasi Goreng – $6.49
Indonesian style fried rice with egg, Thai fried shallots, cucumber, and a prawn cracker *contains shellfish

Bubur Ketan Hitam(GS, VG) $5.49
Indonesian purple sticky rice pudding with coconut condensed milk, mango, and shaved toasted coconut *contains tree nuts

Beverages

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Bali Punch – $12.00
Batavia Arrack Van Oosten Indonesian rum, guava and lime juices, simple syrup, mint extract, and Peychauds bitters

Java Cooler – $12.00
Batavia Arrack Van OostenIndonesianrum,grapefruit and lime juices, and simple syrup

Japan Menu
Food

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Ube Ice Cream Sesame Bubble Waffle Cone(V) – $9.99
ube soft serve ice cream served in a toasted black sesame bubble waffle with cookie crumbs, pocky, and a Meiji panda cookie

Nikuman Bun Sampler – $9.99
trio of soft fluffy steamed buns filled with char sui park, teriyaki chicken, and a sweet coconut matcha custard *contains tree nuts

Okonomiyaki – $8.49
savory cabbage and bacon pancake topped with Kewpie mayonnaise, hoisin, cilantro, sesame, and katsuobushi

Beverages

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Japanese Highball – $16.00
Nikka Days Japanese Whisky and Perrier sparkling mineral water

Hakutsuru Chika(VG) – $14.00
light bodied and slightly dry with light aromas of honey and sugarcane

Hakutsuru Draft (VG) – $13.00
fruity yet dry in a classic Japanese style. Aromas of sweet rice, nuts, pear, green melon, coconut and light cream

Joto One Cup – $14.00
combining tradition and innovation in one delicious sake, light and fresh, notes of juicy green grape and watermelon

Choya Sparkling Umeshu – $14.00
tart Japanese Ume with back notes of citrus and white peach

Kirin Ichiban – $13.50
light bodied with aromas of sweet malt and crisp flavors of citrus

Sapporo Silver – $13.50
refreshing lager with crisp and refined flavor and a clean finish

Calpico Mini Bottles – $3.50
sweet and tangy with a smooth texture

Italy Menu
Food

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Tour of Italy Arancini Flight – $8.99
tomato basil with marinara, mushroom with garlic cream sauce, and seafood served with basil pesto

Gelato Stuffed Pressed Brioche – $6.29
Ice cream sandwich pressed to order:

OREO® & mint (V, *contains tree nuts)
Nutella® & vanilla (V, *contains tree nuts)
strawberry (V)

Beverages

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Bollini Pinot Grigio (VG) – $8.99
intense varietal aromas with a fragrant bouquet and elegant, fruity, and floral flavors

Bertani Valpolicella(VG) – $7.00
notes of red fruit, cherry, raspberry, and strawberry

Fantinel Extra Dry Prosecco – $13.00
exotic stone fruits and nutty elements combine with bright minerality and the scent of wet slate

Tondo Soave Monte (VG) – $6.50+
bright and clean, with delicate yellow apple and floral notes

Mardi Gras Hits Menu
Universal’s Islands of Adventure
Food

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Jambalaya(GS) – $6.99
mixed rice, andouille sausage, chicken, shrimp, peppers and tomatoes topped with a crawfish *contains shellfish

Shrimp Gumbo – $6.99
stew of shrimp, andouille sausage, bacon, and trinity over white rice *contains shellfish

Beverages

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Category 5 Punch – $12.00
Myers’s Dark rum, Cruzan Aged Dark rum, passion fruit purée, mixed with grenadine, orange and lime juice

Oh Baby – $12.00
this custom brew is bursting with vanilla and cinnamon flavors on a base of sweet yet roasty malt

Mexico Menu
Food

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Tacos Al Pastor – $8.99
pork al pastor off the spit with pineapple, pickled red onion, and habanero mango sauce

Baja Shrimp Ceviche Tostada – $9.99
marinated shrimp with avocado crema and a crispy blue corn tortilla *contains shellfish

Vegan Churros – $7.49
crispy cinnamon sugar vegan churros with coconut nectar and chocolate sauce *contains tree nuts

Elotes(V) – $7.99
char-grilled corn, jalapeño mayo, ancho chili powder, cotija cheese, cilantro

Beverages

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Grapefruit Paloma – $12.00
El Jimador tequila, grapefruit juice, lime juice, simple syrup, and a pinch of smoked sea salt, finished with Fresca soda

Modelo Especial(VG) – $10.50
pilsner style lager, characterized by an orange blossom honey aroma with a hint of herb

Modelo Chelada Lime(VG) – $14.00
Modelo’s authentic Mexican beer with the flavors of lime and salt for a crisp and refreshing taste

Modelo Chelada Pineapple(VG) – $14.00
Modelo’s authentic Mexican beer with sweetness of pineapple and a dash of spice

Modelo Chelada(VG) – $14.00
a classic michelada-style beer with authentic flavors of tomato, salt, and lime

New Orleans Desserts Menu
Universal’s Islands of Adventure
Food

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Beignets(V) – $6.99
sweet fried pastry dusted with powdered sugar

King Cake(V) – $13.99
traditional cake with cinnamon swirl icing and colored sanding sugar

Beverages

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Category 5 Punch
Myers’s Dark rum, Cruzan Aged Dark rum, passion fruit purée, mixed with grenadine, orange and lime juice

Abita Purple Haze(VG)
a lager brewed with real raspberries, wheat malts, and Wanguard hops

New Orleans Menu #1
Universal CityWalk
Food

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Shrimp and Smoked Cheddar Cheese Rice Grits – $7.99
Sauteed shrimp, Tasso ham and trinity, in a pan sauce, over smoked cheddar cheese rice grits *contains shellfish

Yakamein – $9.99
Braised beef, poached shrimp, and a seven-minute egg, over noodles with a spicy beef broth *contains shellfish

Beverages

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Category 5 Punch – $12.00
Myers’s Dark rum, Cruzan Aged Dark rum, passion fruit purée, mixed with grenadine, orange and lime juice

Oh Baby – $12.00
this custom brew is bursting with vanilla and cinnamon flavors on a base of sweet yet roasty malt

New Orleans Menu #2
Universal CityWalk
Food

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Cauliflower Dirty Rice(GS, VG)
Riced cauliflower, Gardein® crumbles, black eyed peas, and Cajun spices

Crawfish Etouffee
Creamy crawfish and vegetable stew, over white rice *contains shellfish

Beverages

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Category 5 Punch – $12.00
Myers’s Dark rum, Cruzan Aged Dark rum, passion fruit purée, mixed with grenadine, orange and lime juice

Abita Purple Haze(VG) – $11.50
a lager brewed with real raspberries, wheat malts, and Wanguard hops

Puerto Rico Menu
Food

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Mofongo Trio(GS) – $9.99
a mix of smashed plantains, bacon, chicharrónes with shrimp criolla, crispy chicken thigh, and mayo ketchup

Alcapurrias(GS) – $9.99
crispy green banana and yautia masa, filled with picadillo beef, served with mayo ketchup

Vegan Alcapurrias(GS, VG) – $9.99
crispy green banana and yautia masa served with mayo ketchup

Beverages

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Classic Piña Colada – $12.00
Cruzan light rum, Coco Real cream of coconut, with lime and pineapple juice *contains tree nuts

Piragua – $4.99
shaved ice with your choice of flavorings:

crema
coco (*contains tree nuts)
frambuesa
tamarindo

Ponche(V) – $7.50
non-alcoholic Welch’s® grape juice mixed with sweetened condensed milk and blackberry extract

Spain
Food

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Paella Mixto – $9.99
saffron yellow rice, chorizo, squid, mussels, and shrimp

Spanish Bocadillo – $8.49
serrano ham and drunken goat cheese with parsley sauce, on a gently pressed baguette

Leche Frita(V) – $5.99
crispy fried condensed milk, vanilla, and cinnamon

Beverages

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Sangria Flight – $15.00
sangria tinto, sangria blanco, and sangria rosado

Sangria Tinto – $10.00
our red sangria with Flaco Tempranillo, Torres 10 brandy, Ferrand dry curacao, lemon juice, orange juice, blackberry extract, and simple syrup

Sangria Rosado – $10.00
our rosé sangria with Marq Caceres Rioja Rosé, New Amsterdam gin, strawberry mix, and a pinch of smoked sea salt

Sangria Blanco – $10.00
our white sangria with Honoro Vera Rueda, Bacardi light, pineapple and lemon juices, simple syrup, pineapple extract, lemon bitters and a pinch of salt

Trinidad and Tobago Menu
Food

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Crab & Dumplings – $14.99
curried chickpeas, spicy bara flatbread, micro cilantro, and mango chutney *contains shellfish & tree nuts

Chickpea Doubles(VG) – $5.99
curried chickpeas, spicy bara flatbread, micro cilantro, and mango chutney

Pholourie(VG) – $7.49
deep fried spicy split pea dough with turmeric, curry powder, and a side of tamarind chutney

Beverages

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Carib – $9.50
a full-bodied golden brew with a rich combination of malt and hops

Shandy Ginger – $9.50
Carib brewed beer combined with a zing of ginger

Shandy Lime – $9.50
Carib brewed beer combined with a kick of lime

Shandy Sorrel – $9.50
Carib brewed beer combined with the spicy sweetness sorrel with a kick of lime

GS- Gluten Sensitive
VG- Vegan
PS – Peanut Sensitive
SFS – Seafood Sensitive
TNS – Tree Nut Sensitive
V – Vegetarian
* Consuming raw or undercooked meals may increase your risk of foodborne illness

Make Every Moment Count

Staying at one of the eight Universal Orlando hotels gives you more time to explore, unwind and of course sample Cajun-inspired food like these flavorful items:

• Cajun Jambalaya Pasta from Trattoria del Porto at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel. A warm bowl of shrimp, smoked sausage, chicken, onions, peppers, and mushrooms mixed in a Creole sauce with fettuccine pasta is a New Orleans staple.

• The N’awlins Po’ Boy Sliders from the Velvet Bar at Hard Rock Hotel. Come in for a night of live music and these sliders made with smoked andouille sausage, sautéed peppers and onions topped with a Cajun remoulade on toasted French bread.

• Crawfish Etouffee from Bar 17 Bistro at Universal’s Aventura Hotel. Enjoy scenic views from this rooftop bar while enjoying this classic Louisiana dish of crawfish, the holy trinity of onions, celery and bell pepper served over a bed of rice.

Sprinkle in some Mardi Gras sweetness to round out all the New Orleans spice with the King Cake Pancakes from Islands Dining Room at Loews Royal Pacific Resort. A fluffy stack of pancakes drizzled with a lemon and powdered sugar glaze and topped with spiced walnuts.

Access to Universal’s Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval is included with admission to Universal Studios Florida or with an Annual or Seasonal Pass (blockout dates apply). Florida Residents can take advantage of a new offer to partake in the festivities that gives them two days of free admission to Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure with the purchase of a 2-Park, 2-Day ticket (valid for use through June 29, 2023; blockout dates apply) – and for just $25 more, they can add one day of admission to Universal’s Volcano Bay.

For more information about Universal’s Mardi Gras, visit www.UniversalOrlando.com/MardiGras.

UNIVERSAL ORLANDO’S MARDI GRAS 2023
CONCERT LINEUP
Date – Headliner
February 4 – Patti LaBelle
February 10 – JVKE
February 11 – Goo Goo Dolls
February 18 – Maren Morris
February 19 – WILLOW
February 25 – 3 Doors Down
March 4 – Sean Paul
March 5 – Lauren Daigle