St. Augustine Datil Pepper Frites are a Flavors of Florida exclusive at Disney Springs, featuring beer cheese, crispy pork, and datil heat.
At Disney Springs, The Daily Poutine adds a Sunshine State twist to its Canadian-inspired menu during the annual Flavors of Florida celebration. For 2025, the featured limited-time offering is the St. Augustine Datil Pepper Frites. This bold and flavorful dish pays homage to one of Florida’s most iconic yet often overlooked ingredients: the spicy-sweet datil pepper.
Grown almost exclusively in the St. Augustine region, the datil pepper brings a uniquely Floridian heat. It’s similar in intensity to a habanero but with a fruity, tangy finish that makes it an ideal partner for rich or savory dishes. The Daily Poutine takes full advantage of this homegrown gem by enhancing its signature crispy French fries with the bold essence of the pepper.
The St. Augustine Datil Pepper Frites begin with a generous portion of golden, skin-on fries cooked to crispy perfection. The fries are topped with a creamy, beer cheese sauce made with Sunshine Stroll Orange Pilsner, infused with datil pepper flavor, offering a subtle punch of heat. The poutine also involves crispy pork and a Florida hearts of palm slaw.
Our Experience with the St. Augustine Datil Pepper Frites During Flavors of Florida
We ate this soon after enjoying the Cobia Bites at eet by Maneet Chauhan, which we appreciated. The Daily Poutine is an outdoor kiosk. It offered limited covered seating, and this dish is served in the summer in Florida. It costs $10.49, which makes this a good value regarding portion size. Guests rarely have complaints about portion size at The Daily Poutine, as each entrée comes with a generous serving of fries and toppings.
The St. Augustine Datil Pepper Frites were a hefty entrée. These could easily be shared. They were also served hot with the quick-service paper boat struggling to hold the weight and temperature of this Flavors of Florida item.
Summer Heat Issue
Despite that, this creation suffers a bit being served in the hot summer. Also, almost all the beer cheese sank to the bottom of the quick-service paper boat. The orange flavor primarily resides in the sauce, which could be problematic for diners.
The crispy pork reminds us of other proteins used at Walt Disney World, in a less-than-positive way. The pork tasted below average. Additionally, the pork failed to soak up any of the pepper or cheese flavor in this dish.
Regarding the pepper flavor, our order failed to offer much of a spicy kick or sweetness found in datil peppers. This creation makes a good Flavors of Florida option in terms of using unique Florida ingredients. Still, it does not come together as well as chefs may have desired. Overall, this makes a good value in terms of portion size. Nonetheless, it lacks a cohesive balance for guests’ taste buds.
St. Augustine Datil Pepper Frites
This limited-time offering, available daily through August 10, celebrates regional Florida cuisine. The datil pepper has been cultivated in St. Augustine for centuries, and it is often used in local sauces, jams, and marinades. By spotlighting this unique pepper, The Daily Poutine helps bring Florida’s culinary heritage to the forefront of the Disney Springs dining experience.
The St. Augustine Datil Pepper Frites are an adventurous option for spice lovers and food enthusiasts seeking a distinctly Floridian taste during Flavors of Florida. As with all items in this seasonal event, they’re only available for a limited time, making them a priority for guests visiting Disney Springs during the summer.
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