Universal Mardi Gras food for 2026 is officially revealed, featuring full menus with international dishes, New Orleans classics, desserts, and specialty drinks throughout Universal Orlando Resort. Many thanks to Love Our Life for the menu photos.
Universal Orlando Resort’s Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval returns February 7 – April 4, 2026, with a global culinary celebration that’s bigger than ever. From classic New Orleans favorites to inspired international street eats, this year’s food and drink lineup is ready to deliver unforgettable flavors throughout Universal Studios Florida and beyond.
Universal Orlando Resort has officially pulled back the curtain on the food and beverage menus for Universal Mardi Gras 2026, and the lineup promises to be one of the most flavorful festival offerings yet. This year’s celebration once again blends authentic New Orleans-inspired cuisine with globally influenced dishes that reflect the spirit of Mardi Gras traditions from around the world.
Universal Mardi Gras Food: Mix of New and Returning Items
Guests attending Universal Mardi Gras 2026 can expect a mix of returning fan-favorite menu items alongside brand-new creations debuting exclusively for the event. From savory classics like jambalaya and gumbo to indulgent desserts and colorful cocktails, the festival’s culinary focus continues to be a major draw for food-loving theme park fans.
Food and beverage kiosks will be scattered throughout Universal Studios Florida, each themed to a different region and culture, allowing guests to “eat their way” through the celebration. Whether you’re looking for hearty comfort food, adventurous international flavors, or Instagram-worthy drinks, Universal Mardi Gras 2026 delivers plenty of options to explore between parades and concerts.
Earlier in the month, we received a sneak peek at the Mardi Gras food and beverage lineup. Now, whether you’re a foodie planning your must-try list or a first-timer ready to feast your way around the world, here’s your guide to all the Universal Mardi Gras food.
Universal Mardi Gras Food: New Orleans Area
Eats & Treats
- Beignets: Traditional New Orleans pillowy pastry bites, fried and dredged in powdered sugar – 7.49
- King Cake: Mardi Gras cake with cinnamon swirl icing, sprinkles and a Mardi Gras baby – 7.49
Beverages
- King Cake Espresso Martini: New Amsterdam vodka, JF Haden’s espresso liqueur, king cake syrup and brewed coffee – 18.00
- Abita Mardi Gras Bock: 11.75
United States of America (NOLA)
Eats & Treats
- Baked Cajun Mac & Cheese: Cavatappi pasta with andouille sausage and holy trinity, tossed in a spicy Cajun cream sauce with scallions – 11.49
- Fried Oyster Po’Boy: Flash fried oysters with tomatoes, lettuce, onions, pickles and Cajun remoulade – 12.99
- Fried Green Tomato Po’Boy: Flash fried green tomatoes, lettuce, onions, pickles and Cajun remoulade – 12.49
Beverages
- Category 5 Punch: (Same as Bourbon St. Biergarten pricing)
- Abita Mardi Gras Bock: 11.75
Bourbon St. Biergarten (Located at Gramercy Park)
Beverages
- Category 5 Punch: Cruzan dark rum, Myers’s dark rum, lime juice, orange juice, passion fruit syrup, simple syrup and grenadine – Krewe Cup 16.00 | Refill 13.00 | 16 oz. Single 14.00
Beer & Cider
- Abita Purple Haze: Krewe Cup 14.00 | Refill 11.00 | 16 oz. Single 12.00
- Abita Amber: Krewe Cup 15.00 | Refill 12.00 | 16 oz. Single 13.00
- Parish Brewing Co. Ghost in the Machine IPA: Krewe Cup 16.25 | Refill 13.25 | 16 oz. Single 14.25
- Keel Farms King Cake Cider: Krewe Cup 15.00 | Refill 12.00 | 16 oz. Single 13.00
- Franziskaner Hefeweisen: Krewe Cup 14.00 | Refill 11.00 | 16 oz. Single 12.00
- Pacifico Clara: Krewe Cup 14.00 | Refill 11.00 | 16 oz. Single 12.00
Universal Mardi Gras Food: Jamaica
Food
- Rasta Pasta: Penne pasta with colorful bell peppers in a jerk vegan coconut curry cream sauce – 8.49
- Jerk Chicken: Fire-grilled jerk marinated chicken thigh with a Caribbean jerk BBQ sauce and coco bread – 11.99
Beverages
- Kingston Rum Punch: Monymusk overproof white rum, Planteray OFTD overproof rum, lime juice, passion fruit syrup and guava nectar – Krewe Cup 16.00 | Refill 13.00 | 16 oz. Single 14.00
France (Central Park Crepes)
- Ham, Cheese, and Berry Crepe – Freshly baked crepe, filled with sliced ham, Brie cheese and mustard cream sauce, finished with berry gastrique – $14.99
- French Blonde – New Amsterdam gin, Lillet Blanc, St-Germaine elderflower liqueur, grapefruit juice, simple syrup and Bee Brother’s Lemon Bitters (Krewe Cup: $16.00, Krewe Cup Refill: $13.00, 16 oz. Single Serve: $14.00)
Greece
Located in New York
- Chicken Souvlaki – Marinated and roasted chicken skewer with feta cheese, tomato, onion and cucumber salad, served inside a warm pita – $11.99
- Spanakopita – Savory Greek pastry filled with spinach and feta cheese, wrapped in crispy layers of phyllo dough – $7.99
- Ouzo Cooler – Metaxa Ouzo, lemon juice, simple syrup, cucumber essence and mint essence (Krewe Cup: $16.00, Krewe Cup Refill: $13.00, 16 oz. Single Serve: $14.00
Universal Mardi Gras Food: Brazil
Food
- Picanha: Char-grilled beef sirloin cap steak, thickly sliced and served with farofa and vinaigrette – 13.49
- Pão de Queijo: Freshly baked warm Brazilian cheese bread bites – 6.99
- Maracuja Mousse: Passion fruit mousse with a passion fruit gelée – 6.49
Beverages
- Frozen Maracuja Caipirinha: Leblon Cachaça, Bols Orange Curaçao, lime juice, passion fruit juice, passion fruit syrup and simple syrup – Krewe Cup 16.00 | Refill 13.00 | 16 oz. Single 14.00
Ireland
Located at Battery Park
Food
- Fish & Chips: Beer battered and fried fresh cod, served with chips and tartar sauce – 16.99
- Beer & Cheese Soup: Beer and cheese soup served with warm pretzel stick – 7.99
- Shepherds Pie: Seasoned ground beef and lamb, mushrooms, peas and carrots, topped with Cheddar mashed potatoes – 9.99
Beverages
- Premium Bar: (Choice of Tito’s, Captain Morgan, Bacardi, Patron, Jack Daniel’s, Crown Royal, or Tanqueray) – Krewe Cup 18.00 | Refill 16.00 | 16 oz. Single 16.00
- Green Tea Clover: Jameson Irish Whiskey, Midori, Peach Schnapps, sour mix – Krewe Cup 16.00 | Refill 13.00 | 16 oz. Single 14.00
- Ring of Kerry: Patron Silver, Watermelon Pucker, sour mix, lime juice, club soda – Krewe Cup 16.00 | Refill 13.00 | 16 oz. Single 14.00
- Beers (Harp, Magners, Smithwick’s, Guinness, Miller Lite): Prices vary 11.00 – 15.00
China
- Shrimp Fried Rice – Egg fried rice with shrimp and vegetables – $9.99
- Mala Beef Skewer – Marinated beef skewer topped with Szechuan spice blend and scallions – $12.99
- Luck and Prosperity Milk Tea – Hokkaido® milk tea powder, ginger purée, blood orange syrup and orgeat syrup with brown sugar tapioca boba – $9.00
Universal Mardi Gras Food: Chile
Eats & Treats
- Verlasso “Fire” Salmon: Fire-roasted Verlasso salmon, served with crispy potatoes and fresh herb salsa – 13.99
- Pastel de Choclo: Baked ground beef pie with raisins, olives and egg, topped with a creamy corn pudding – 9.99
Beverages
- Teremoto: Veramonte sauvignon blanc, house-made pineapple sorbet and grenadine – 15.00
- Veramonte Cabernet Sauvignon: 13.00
- Veramonte Sauvignon Blanc: 11.00
Italy
Located at Louie’s in New York
- Burrata Focaccia – House-made focaccia, filled with mortadella, fresh burrata cheese and pistachio pesto – $9.99
- Sfogliatella ”Lobster Tail” – Layers of sweet flaky pastry filled with a rich vanilla ricotta cream – $6.49
- Bergamot Spritz – Italicus Rosolio di Bergamotto, St-Germaine elderflower liqueur, grapefruit juice and Cavicchioli 1928 Prosecco – $21.00
Mexico
Eats & Treats
- Mazatlán Street Ceviche: Shrimp ceviche served on top of Tostitos Salsa Verde chips with cucumber, carrot and tomato salsa – 13.99
- Flautas: Crispy beef flautas with tomatillo salsa, sour cream, shaved lettuce and radish – 9.99
- Tres Leches: A soaked three milk chocolate cake with toasted almonds and merengue – 6.99
Beverages
- Cielo Rosado: Cuervo Tradicional blanco tequila, Del Maguey Vida Mezcal, grapefruit juice, peach puree, smoked paprika and smoked sea salt – Krewe Cup 16.00 | Refill 13.00 | 16 oz. Single 14.00
- Mangonada Mocktail: Chamoy, mango smoothie and Cholula hot sauce – 9.00
Austria
Located in the San Francisco area of Universal Studios Florida
Food
- Vienna-Style Pork Schnitzel: Crispy pork cutlet with potato salad, lingonberry jam and lemon – 11.99
- Goulash: Slow cooked tender beef with tomatoes, peppers, potatoes and paprika, served with artisan bread and sour cream – 7.99
- Kaiserschmarrn: Fluffy torn pancake pieces dusted with powdered sugar and served with apple sauce and lingonberry jam – 7.99
Beverages
- Eiskaffe: Iced Vienna coffee and simple syrup, cold foam and cocoa powder top – 9.00
- Beer/Seltzer: Miller Lite, Michelob Ultra, Modelo, NÜTRL – 10.75 – 13.00
Puerto Rico
Food
- Pinchos de Lechon: Char-grilled pork shoulder skewer with guava BBQ sauce and pan sobao – 12.99
- Pastelón Fritters: Crispy sweet plantain and picadillo beef fritters served with mayo ketchup – 9.49
- Coconut Flancocho: Coconut flan with pineapple cake and a rum whipped topping – 6.99
Beverages
- Piña Colada: Don Q Reserva rum, lime juice, pineapple juice, cream of coconut and a hint of smoked sea salt – Krewe Cup 16.00 | Refill 13.00 | 16 oz. Single 14.00
Universal CityWalk Orlando
- Carnavale Concha Shake at Toothsome Chocolate Emporium and Savory Feast Kitchen – Inspired by the traditional Mexican sweet bread, this shake blends vanilla ice cream with horchata (ground rice milk and cinnamon) and almonds, with whipped topping and a dulce de leche-filled concha.
- Mardi Gras Doughnut- Voodoo Doughnut
The Event Starts Saturday February 7, 2026
As Universal Mardi Gras 2026 approaches, these newly released menus give fans plenty to look forward to when the festival kicks off. With bold flavors, festive presentation, and an ever-expanding lineup of offerings, Mardi Gras season at Universal Orlando Resort is shaping up to be a must-visit event for foodies and theme park fans alike.
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