It’s time for the biggest party of the year at the Universal Orlando Resort, and along with the Mardi Gras parade and concerts, food booths are back offering everything from shrimp boils to bubble waffles. We’ve tried it all and have reviewed everything, so feast your eyes upon our ultimate foodie guide for Mardi Gras at the Universal Orlando Resort.

Mixed bag of crawfish, shrimp, andouille sausage, red bliss potatoes, corn on the cob

Mixed bag of crawfish, andouille sausage, red bliss potatoes, corn on the cob

Mixed bag of shrimp, andouille sausage, red bliss potatoes, corn on the cob

Traditional King Cake with cinnamon swirl icing and colored sanding sugar

Sweet fried pastry with powdered sugar

Fresh made marshmallow, graham cracker cookies, chocolate, Mardi Gras sprinkles

Myer’s Dark Rum, Cruzan Aged Dark Rum, passion fruit purée, orange and lime juice, grenadine, agave nectar

Bacardi Superior Rum, Chartreuse Green Liqueur, Coco López Cream of Coconut, pineapple and lime juice, fresh mint

Best of Booth: Mardi Gras Marshmallow Pie

Full review of Battery Park New Orleans booth

Mortadella, salami, ham, mozzarella and provolone cheese, olive relish on a toasted sesame seed bun

Mixed rice with andouille, shrimp, chicken, peppers, tomatoes, finished with a spiced crawfish

Bacardi Superior Rum, Chartreuse Green Liqueur, Coco López Cream of Coconut, pineapple and lime juice, fresh mint

Best of Booth: Chicken & Andouille Shrimp Jambalaya

Full Review of French Quarter Booth

Blackened chicken thigh, Cajun mayo, lettuce, tomato, pickle, served on a French Quarter baguette

New Orleans style gumbo with Gulf shrimp, bacon, andouille sausage, okra, bell peppers, served over white rice

Myer’s Dark Rum, Cruzan Aged Dark Rum, passion fruit purée, orange and lime juice, grenadine, agave nectar

Best of Booth: Blackened Chicken Po’Boy

Full Review of French Quarter Booth

Flash fried ribbon potato thinly sliced, skewered, and stuffed with a Nathan’s Famous foot long hot dog

Flash fried ribbon potato thinly sliced, skewered, and stuffed with a Nathan’s Famous foot long hot dog

Old Forester Bourbon, Gran Gala Orange Liqueur, brown sugar sweet potato syrup, Mexican Chocolate Bitters, lemon juice

Best of Booth: Cajun Twisted Frank with Chorizo Queso

Full Review of Twisted Taters Booth

Cornmeal cake filled with roasted pork shoulder, cojita cheese, mayo-ketchup, and micro cilantro

Cornmeal cake filled with seasoned picadillo beef, cojita cheese, mayo-ketchup, and micro cilantro

Cornmeal cake filled with shredded mozzarella cheese

Best of Booth: Yucca Fries with Chimichurri

Full Review of New York Food Truck

Fried risotto filled with tomato basil mascarpone with a spicy arribiata sauce

Italian meatballs topped with mozzarella cheese stuffed between two slices of Texas Garlic Toast

New Amsterdam Vodka, Gran Gala Orange Liqueur, vanilla gelato, and Orange Fanta

Cruzan Aged Dark Rum, Disaronno Amaretto, vanilla gelato, Coca-Cola

360 Raspberry Vodka, raspberry purée, raspberry gelato, and Sprite

Full Review of Italy Booth

Traditional Bloody Mary spiked with New Amsterdam Vodka

Traditional Bloody Mary with Louisiana hot sauce and Sriracha hot chili sauce, spiked with New Amsterdam Vodka

Best of Booth: Bloody Mary, Mild

Full Review of Bloody Mary Booth

Crispy pulled chicken tear drop fritters

Guava and cheese filled pastry bites

Tender beef filled crispy rissole

Leblon Cachaça, agave nectar, pineapple and lime juice

Leblon Cachaça, agave nectar, strawberry purée and lime juice

Best of Booth: Pulled Chicken Coxinha

Full Review of Brazil Booth

Creamy white cheddar mac & cheese topped with crispy chicken bites tossed in Nashville hot sauce and green onions

Crispy chicken thigh, red-eye gravy, garlic pickles on a warm buttermilk biscuit with a side of apple cider slaw

Best of Booth: Nashville Hot Chicken Mac and Cheese

Full Review of San Francisco Food Truck

Cajun brown sugar dusted beignets, stuffed with creamy crab dip and scallions

Purple sweet potato ice cream in a matcha green tea bubble waffle, topped with marshmallows, toasted coconut, strawberry pocky sticks, and popping candies

Ube and matcha swirl soft serve ice cream in a Belgian bubble waffle, topped with Mardi Gras sprinkles, and sweet corn pocky sticks

Frozen carrot cake slush topped with purple ube ice cream

Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey, Kahlúa, Monin caramel, Mexican Chocolate Bitters, agave nectar, iced coffee

Best of Booth: Ube Ice Cream Bubble Waffle

Full Review of Fusion: Machine Planet Booth

Roasted butternut squash, pumpkin seeds, pebre salsa, and cilantro

Crispy roasted potatoes, salsa bravas, garlic aioli, and parsley

New Amsterdam Gin, Germain Elderflower Liqueur, Owen’s Cucumber, Lime, and Mint Craft Mixer, and honeydew melon balls

Best of Booth: Papas Bravas

Full review of Southeast Asia booth

Shrimp, tofu, chicken, hard boiled eggs, and Asian noodles in a spicy coconut curry broth

Braised pork, Thai chili peppers, mustard greens, and cilantro in a soft griddled bun

Frozen purple mango slush layered with Tajín seasoning and Chamoy sauce

Best of Booth: Rou Jia Mo

Full review of Southeast Asia booth

Grilled chorizo, garlic mayo, chimichurri, tomato and onion curtido, and a split-top roll

Chorizo, chipotle ketchup, mozzarella cheese, dijonnaise, and crinkle cut fries with a tomato and onion curtido

El Jimador Blanco Tequila, guava, white grapefruit, lime juice, and agave nectar

Best of Booth: Salchipapas Pizza Fries

Full Review of South America: Comet Cruisin’ Booth

Review of Salchipapas Pizza Fries

Romanesco cauliflower florets and sweet potatoes, braised in a hot and sour broth, served with basmati rice

Spiced chickpea curry, served with tomato and onion salad, basmati rice, and naan bread

Potato, pea, and carrot samosas served with green chutney

Chai spiced vegan dessert bar with dark and white vegan chocolates

New Amsterdam Gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, sparkling mineral water, and fresh purple opal basil

Bacardi Superior Rum, agave nectar, lime juice, tropical green tea, and fresh mint

Best of Booth: Potato, Pea, and Carrot Samosas

Full review of the India booth

Poached shrimp, marinated radish, and blood orange sorbet

Pulled jerk jackfruit, blood orange crema, avocado, and yellow mole sauce

New Amsterdam Vodka, guava and lime juice, agave nectar, and fresh mint

Best of Booth: Sweet Corn Johnny Cake

Full Review for Floribbean: Cape Canaveral Booth

Flash fried conch served with grilled pineapple and a pineapple rémoulade

Marinated strawberries, basil mascarpone cream, orange blossom honey on a buttermilk biscuit

Blueberry compote, basil mascarpone cream, orange blossom honey on a buttermilk biscuit

Cruzan Aged Dark Rum, Don Q Coco Rum, Grand Marnier, Coco López Cream of Coconut, pineapple, orange, and lime juice

Best of Booth: Blueberry Shortcake

Full Review for Floribbean: Cape Canaveral Booth

Be sure to watch our video below where we try all the new food and drinks for Mardi Gras and let us know in the comments what you’re looking forward to trying this year at Mardi Gras!

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