Viva La Música at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

On Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from May 12 through May 21, experience Latin flavor at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s newest Latin celebration. Feast on a variety of plates from Brazil, Spain, and more!

What’s a party without music? Four incredible bands will be performing throughout this Tampa Bay fiesta and are included with your Busch Gardens admission. 

Get ready to fill your stomach and dance the night away as you learn more about Viva La Música!

Viva La Música Menu

Latin Wines

Ramiat Saira Alarin
Spain

Cono Sur Sauvignon Blanc
Chile

Alto Limay Chardonnay Patagonia
Argentina

Natura Carmenere
Chile

Santa Ema Merlot RSV
Chile

Torres Gran Coronas Cabernet Sauvignon
Spain

Bodega Norton Malbec BS
Argentina

Domaine Bousquet Red Blend
Argentina

National Treasures

Feijoada
Brazil
Stew of pork, beef and smoked jalapeno sausage with beans and collard greens

Chivito
Uraguay
Sliced steak, smoked ham, crispy bacon, mozzarella cheese, lettuce, beefsteak tomato, olives, cheese, served on a crusty roll

Cocteles

Caipirinha
Cachaca, Craft Standard Mojito Mix

Mezcal Margarita
Blanco Mezcal, Blanco Tequila, Triple Sec, Craft Standard Margarita Mix

Paloma
Tequila, Craft Standard Paloma Mix

Tequila Mule
Blanco Tequila, Craft Standard Mule Mix

Mango Mojito
Rum, Monin Mango Syrup, Craft Standard Mojito Mix

Empanadas

Beef Empanada
Spain

Spinach & Cheese Empanada
Spain

Moroccan Market

Galinhada
Brazil
Brazilian Saffron Chicken and Rice Pulled chicken and rice, pigeon peas, hint of saffron

Beef Chimichurri Salad
Brazil
Marinated fired grilled steak, mixed greens, chimichurri

¡Gusto!

Ropa Vieja
Spain/Cuba
Slow-cooked shredded beef, peppers, cilantro, and spices

Arepas
Venezuela
(Vegan) Pan-seared corn cakes, avocado crema, pico de gallo

Arroz Con Leche Rice Pudding
Colombia
Made with white rice, milk, sugar, cinnamon and vanilla

Dessert & Sweet Wines

Island Grove Wine Company, Blueberry Moscato
Florida

Massolino Moscato D’Asti
Piedmont

August Kesseler Riesling Kabiett Rheingau
Germany

Valckenberg Gewurztraminer
Germany

Lakeridge Winery & Vineyards Southern Red
Florida

Dogajolo Carpinto Rosso
Italy

Chocolate & Port Bar

Manduco

Sopa Paraguaya
Paraguay
Traditional Paraguayan cornbread with cheese and onions

Ceviche Peruano
Peru
Lime-marinated whitefish, lettuce leaves, sweet potato chip

Tres Leches Cake
Nicaragua
Sponge cake soaked in three types of milk

Creamery

Churro Sundae
Mexico
Cinnamon Sugar Churro with Caramel Sauce over ice cream

Caramel Flan

Fiesta

Mojo Pulled Pork and Chicharrons
Canary Islands
Sour Orange Slow Cooked Pork, Fried Pork Crisps

Arroz y Frijoles Negros 
Spain
(Vegan) Slow Cooked Spiced Rice and Black Beans

Springs Taproom

Encebollado
Ecuador
Popular rich stew with whitefish, vegetables, yucca root, pickled onions

Michelada
Modelo Especial served over ice topped with tomato juice, lime, Worcestershire, soy, hot sauce

Farm to Table, Sauvignon Blanc
Australia

Chateau Tanunda, Red Blend Grand Barossa Valley
Australia

Farm to Table, Shiraz
Australia

7oz. Beer Sample
Samuel Adams Seasonal
Green Bench Postcard Pils
Stella Artois Lager
Keel Farms
Crooked Thumb
Cycle Brewing
Founders All Day IPA
Modelo Especial
Michelob Ultra
Bud Light
Golden Road Brewing Mango Cart
Rotating Beer

Old World Wines, Flights & Snacks

Flights (4 pours each, 1.25 oz)

Flight #1
Aveleda Vinho Verde Alvarinho (Portugal)
Celeste Verdejo (Spain)
Gabbiano Pinot Grigo (Italy)
Miraval Cotes de Provence (France)

Flight #2
Bouchard Aine & Fils Beaujoulais-Villages (France)
Bulgariana Danubian Plain Pinot Noir (Bulgaria)
Zoe Red (Greece)
Scarpette Barbera Del Monferrato (Piedmont)

Flight #3
Cellers Can Blau Red Blend (Spain)
Castello del Trebbio Superiore (Tuscany)
Villa Matilde, Aglianico Rocco Dei Leonia (Italy)
L’Orangeraie Syrah (Pays d’ Oc)

Smoked Almonds

Creole Spice Snack Mix

Xcursions

SheiKra Cupcake

Iron Gwazi Cupcake

Food & Wine Signature Cupcakes

Cheetah Hunt Cupcake

Tigris Cupcake

Bourbon Tasting

Old Forester 1897 Bottled in Bond

Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style

Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whiskey

Old Forester 1870 Original Batch

Latin Twist

Chimichurri Beef Skewer 
(Gluten Free) Tender chunks of beef marinated and topped with parsley, oregano, garlic, and red wine vinegar

Mojo Pork Taco
Cuban-style pork roast marinated in a sauce made with the juice of sour oranges, garlic, oregano, cumin, and olive oil served in a taco shell with shredded cabbage, and a tabasco cilantro mayo

Pina Colada Trifle
Vanilla cake, vanilla pudding, pineapple, coconut, whipped topping

Cocteles & Cerveza

Guava Margarita
Blanco Tequila, Monin Guava Syrup, Craft Standard Margarita Mix

Pisco Sour
Pisco, Craft Standard Margarita Mix

Specialty Sangria
Spiced Rum, Red Wine and Craft Standard Mule Mix

Mango Mojito
Rum, Monin Mango Syrup, Craft Standard Mojito Mix

Dos Equis XX Lager Especial

Modelo Negra

¡Comamos!

Fish Tacos with Spicy Slaw
Mexico
Seared Mahi Mahi, Soft Flour Tortilla, Cilantro Lime Slaw – Tabasco Aioli

Mole Beef & Sweet Plantains
Mexico
Marinated Beef, Fried Plantains, Dried Chilis, Peanuts, Sesame Seeds, Chocolate Mole Sauce

Viva La Música Concerts

After you have had your share of Latin fare, head over to the festival field to tap your feet to the beat. From merengue to salsa, you won’t want to miss the phenomenal performances that are free with your admission. 

May 13 @ 7:00 PM – Toño Rosario
May 14 @ 6:00 PM – Grupo Niche
May 20 @ 7:00 PM – Elvis Crespo
May 21 @ 6:00 PM – Luisito Ayala y la Puerto Rican Power