Mardi Gras Food takes center stage at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay with Cajun and Creole entrées, classic New Orleans desserts, Hurricanes, and specialty beers available at themed food cabins opening at noon on weekends.
Mardi Gras Food Lineup Revealed at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay has officially unveiled its Mardi Gras food lineup, bringing the flavors of New Orleans to the park with a wide selection of Cajun- and Creole–inspired dishes, classic desserts, and specialty beverages. Guests can enjoy this limited-time Mardi Gras Food offering at themed cabins located throughout the park. Mardi Gras food cabins will open at 12:00 p.m. on event days, giving guests plenty of time to sample the lineup.
Mardi Gras Food Lanyards Available
To make the most of the festival, guests can purchase Mardi Gras Food lanyards, which allow visitors to sample multiple items throughout the event. Lanyards include five items for $34.95. Eligible selections include entrées, desserts, beer, wine, and specialty beverages. Annual pass members will receive a six-item sampler for the same price. Additionally, guests purchasing four sampler lanyards will receive an additional discount.
UPDATE: We went to the Busch Gardens Tampa Bay pass member preview event on Friday, January 23, 2026. At that event, we tasted two of the 2026 Mardi Gras food options.
Full Mardi Gras Food Cabin Menus
Photo by Jon Self
Cabin 1 – Hurricanes
Mardi Gras Food Desserts
- Mini Beignets – New Orleans–style puff pastry, deep-fried and dusted with powdered sugar
- Mardi Gras King Cake – Traditional king cake decorated in signature Mardi Gras colors
Beverages
- Hurricane – Craft Standard
- Carnival King (Hazy IPA) by Magnanimous Brewing
- Blended Auras (Hoppy Amber Lager) by Ology Brewing Co.
- Coca-Cola products, Dasani Water, assorted canned beer
Cabin 2 – Krew Café (Sponsored by Coke)
Beverages
- Hurricane – Craft Standard
- Coca-Cola products
- Dasani Water
- Assorted canned beer
Cabin 3 – The Krewe Table
Mardi Gras Food Entrées
- Crawfish Boudin Balls – Rice, crawfish, and spices, breaded and deep-fried, served with remoulade
- Red Beans & Rice – Red beans and rice with spicy andouille sausage and pulled pork
Beverages
- Coca-Cola products
- Dasani Water
- Assorted canned beer
Cabin 4 – Maison du Mardi
Mardi Gras Food Entrées
- Shrimp Po’ Boy – Fried shrimp with lettuce, tomato, and remoulade sauce
- Cajun Shrimp & Andouille Jambalaya – Shrimp, sausage, vegetables, and seasoned rice
Desserts
- Caramel Pecan Pie
Beverages
- Coca-Cola products
- Dasani Water
- Assorted canned beer
Cabin 5 – Esplanade Street Bites
Photo by Jon Self
Mardi Gras Food Entrées
- Crawfish Étouffée – Creole buttery, mildly spicy stew over white rice
- Crawfish Boudin Balls – Served with remoulade sauce
Desserts
- Bread Pudding with Spiced Bourbon Caramel Sauce
Beverages
- Coca-Cola products
- Dasani Water
- Assorted canned beer
Cabin 6 – The Bayou Jester
Mardi Gras Food Entrées
- Mini Beignets – Classic New Orleans treat topped with powdered sugar
- Fried Catfish with Charred Lemon & Tartar Sauce
Beverages
- Coca-Cola products
- Dasani Water
- Assorted canned beer
Cabin 7 – Jackson Square
Mardi Gras Food Entrée
- Chicken Gumbo with Sweet Cornbread
Desserts
- Bread Pudding with Spiced Bourbon Caramel Sauce
Beverages
- Hurricane – Craft Standard
- Mardi Gras Bock by Abita
- Passion of the Heights (Tropical Wheat Ale) by Florida Avenue Brewing
- Coca-Cola products, Dasani Water, assorted canned beer
Cabin 8 – Roux & Revel
Mardi Gras Food Entrées
- Creamy Cajun Vegetarian Pasta
- Vegan Jambalaya – Cajun jackfruit with sautéed onions, peppers, and basmati rice
Beverages
- Hurricane – Craft Standard
- Amber Lager by Abita
- Let Us Eat Cake (Strawberry Shortcake Lager) by Florida Avenue Brewing
- Coca-Cola products, Dasani Water, assorted canned beer
Cabin 9 – Carnival Noir
Mardi Gras Food Entrée
- Mardi Gras King Cake
Desserts
- Mini Beignets
Beverages
- Dasani Water
Cabin 10 – Masquerade Rouge
Mardi Gras Food Entrées
- Muffuletta – New Orleans–style deli sandwich
- Shrimp & Grits Bites – Deep-fried grits cakes topped with shrimp
Desserts
- Bananas Foster with Vanilla Ice Cream
Cabin 11 – The Gilded Bead
Beverages
- Hurricane – Craft Standard
- Carnival King (Hazy IPA) by Magnanimous Brewing
- Mardi Gras Bock by Abita
Busch Gardens Brings New Orleans Flavor to Tampa Bay
From gumbo and jambalaya to beignets, king cake, and Hurricanes, the Mardi Gras menu lineup at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay delivers a well-rounded festival experience. With vegetarian and vegan options included, the event offers something for nearly every guest. Mardi Gras food and beverages are available on event days starting at noon, with lanyards that provide a convenient way to sample multiple dishes and drinks throughout the celebration. For more information about Mardi Gras at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, please visit the theme park’s official website.
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