Restaurant changes coming to Downtown Disney at Disneyland

The Downtown Disney District at Disneyland is getting ready to introduce a number of new restaurants, including three new Mexican dining experiences, plus the arrival of Din Tai Fung.

Mexico’s first Michelin-starred Chef Carlos Gaytán is bringing authentic Mexican fare to the Downtown Disney District in May with three distinctive concepts Paseo, Céntrico and Tiendita.

Paseo: A stunning staircase will lead you to into the dining room and bar area lined with rich woods, tiles, textures, leathers and custom accents that celebrate Mexico’s craftsmanship culture. An extended upper patio will offer exceptional new views of the district. The menu includes colorful ceviches, Mama’s cochinita pibil (roasted marinated pork), lamb barbacoa and the mejillones (mussels).

Céntrico: The courtyard bar and restaurant, will be an energetic, central gathering place serving upscale Mexican cuisine and tequila-based cocktails. Its open, airy spaces designed with custom wood elements and lush greenery will welcome you into its outdoor canopy. Céntrico’s featured dishes will include quesabirrias, chicken enchiladas, tlayuda (a Oaxacan shareable dish reminiscent of a pizza with a perfect crunch) and one of Chef Gaytán’s favorites, Caesar salad.  

Tiendita: Through a self-ordering kiosk, menu options will include esquites (roasted corn), fish tacos, ice cream- stuffed chocolate tacos, and breakfast favorites like chorizo breakfast burritos and chilaquiles (marinated tortilla chips with egg).

This summer Din Tai Fung , a Michelin-awarded restaurant brand from Taiwan, will open in the district, bringing their signature soup dumplings (Xiao Long Bao), wontons, noodles, steamed buns, bok choy, pork chop fried rice and other flavorful dishes served family style. 

In addition, two new restaurant concepts – a steakhouse restaurant and an adjacent barbecue eatery – are in the works for the Downtown Disney District. These will be located on the footprint of the former Tortilla Jo’s.

In addition to the new restaurants, Disney is also renovating Marceline’s Confectionery. While work on this location will soon be in progress, you can visit Marceline’s cart coming soon to the district to pick up your caramel apples, churro toffee and other handcrafted goodies.  During this transformation, The Disney Dress Shop is temporarily being moved to the WonderGround Gallery location, and select items from WonderGround Gallery may be found in Disney Home.