- Insider’s Guide to Mardi Gras 2026’s Exclusive Food and Drinks
- Insider’s Guide to Mardi Gras 2026’s Parade
It isn’t a party unless there’s tons of food (and drinks!), and it isn’t a Mardi Gras party unless there’s a plethora of “N’awlins-style food and spirits.” That’s why Universal has been steadily increasing the size, scope, and quality of its annual bayou bash’s offerings.
The company has gone ahead and put food at the front and center of this year’s experience, even going so far in 2021 as to rename it Mardi Gras 2021: International Flavors of Carnaval. This means, essentially, that 2021’s first-ever Carnival around the Universe tasting tent, which brought together delicacies from carnavals all over the globe, has been expanded to cover pretty much the entire event (and many more countries from the entire world), which we’ll get into in-depth down below.
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Mardi Gras 2026 – Food & Drink Menus
Traditionally, a series of food and drink tents located in the New York backlot’s French Quarter Courtyard comprised the bulk of Mardi Gras’s culinary offerings, and while those food and drink tents are integral to the Mardi Gras experience, the food and beverage lineup has been expanded to include the entire theme park, part of Universal’s new International Flavors of Carnaval focus.
Bites of the Bayou
Food
Baked Cajun Mac & Cheese – $11.49
Cavatappi pasta with andouille sausage and holy trinity, tossed in a spicy Cajun cream sauce with scallions
Fried Oyster Po’Boy – $12.99
Flash fried oysters with tomatoes, lettuce, onions, pickles and Cajun remoulade
Fried Green Tomato Po’Boy – $12.49
Flash fried green tomatoes, lettuce, onions, pickles and Cajun remoulade
Beverages
Category 5 Punch
Cruzan dark rum, Myers’s dark rum, lime juice, orange juice, passion fruit syrup, simple syrup and grenadine
Souvenir Cup – $16.00
Refill – $13.00
16 oz. Single Serve – $14.00
Abita Mardi Gras Bock – $11.75
Miller Lite – $10.75
Michelob Ultra – $10.75
Modelo – $11.75
NÜTRL – $13.00
Mexico
Food
Mazatlán Street Ceviche – $13.99
Shrimp ceviche served on top of Tostitos® Salsa Verde chips with cucumber, carrot and tomato salsa
Flautas – $9.99
Crispy beef flautas with tomatillo salsa, sour cream, shaved lettuce and radish
Tres Leches – $7.99
A soaked three milk chocolate cake with toasted almonds and meringue
Beverages
Cielo Rosado
Cuervo Tradicional blanco tequila, Del Maguey Single Village Vida Clásico mezcal, grapefruit juice, peach purée, smoked paprika and a hint of smoked sea salt
Souvenir Cup – $16.00
Refill – $13.00
16 oz. Single Serve – $14.00
Mangonada Mocktail – $9.00
Chamoy, a house-made mango smoothie and Cholula hot sauce
Miller Lite – $10.75
Michelob Ultra – $10.75
Modelo – $11.75
NÜTRL – $13.00
Puerto Rico
Food
Pinchos de Lechon – $12.99
Char-grilled pork shoulder skewer with guava BBQ sauce and pan sobao
Pastelón Fritters – $9.49
Crispy sweet plantain and picadillo beef fritters served with mayo ketchup
Coconut Flancocho – $6.99
Coconut flan with pineapple cake and a rum whipped topping
Beverages
Piña Colada
Don Q Reserva rum, lime juice, pineapple juice, cream of coconut and a hint of smoked sea salt
Souvenir Cup – $16.00
Refill – $13.00
16 oz. Single Serve – $14.00
Miller Lite – $10.75
Michelob Ultra – $10.75
Modelo – $11.75
NÜTRL – $13.00
New Orleans
Food
Beignets – $7.99
Traditional New Orleans pillowy pastry bites, fried and dredged in powdered sugar
King Cake – $7.49
Mardi Gras cake with cinnamon swirl icing, sprinkles and a Mardi Gras baby
Beverages
King Cake Espresso Martini – $18.00
New Amsterdam vodka, JF Haden’s espresso liqueur, king cake syrup and brewed coffee
Abita Mardi Gras Bock – $11.75
Miller Lite – $10.75
Michelob Ultra – $10.75
Modelo – $11.75
NÜTRL – $13.00
Brazil
Food
Picanha – $13.49
Char-grilled beef sirloin cap steak, thickly sliced and served with farofa and vinaigrette
Pão de Queijo – $6.99
Freshly baked warm Brazilian cheese bread bites
Maracujá Mousse – $6.49
Passion fruit mousse with a passion fruit gelée
Beverages
Frozen Maracujá Caipirinha
Leblon Cachaça, Bols Orange Curaçao, lime juice, passion fruit juice, passion fruit syrup and simple syrup
Souvenir Cup – $16.00
Refill – $13.00
16 oz. Single Serve – $14.00
Miller Lite – $10.75
Michelob Ultra – $10.75
Modelo – $11.75
NÜTRL – $13.00
Jamaica
Food
Rasta Pasta – $8.49
Penne pasta with colorful bell peppers in a jerk vegan coconut curry cream sauce
Jerk Chicken – $11.99
Fire-grilled jerk marinated chicken thigh with a Caribbean jerk BBQ sauce and coco bread
Beverages
Kingston Rum Punch
Monymusk overproof white rum, Planteray OFTD overproof rum, lime juice, passion fruit syrup and guava nectar
Souvenir Cup – $16.00
Refill – $13.00
16 oz. Single Serve – $14.00
Miller Lite – $10.75
Michelob Ultra – $10.75
Modelo – $11.75
NÜTRL – $13.00
Austria
Food
Vienna-Style Pork Schnitzel – $11.99
Crispy pork cutlet with potato salad, lingonberry jam and lemon
Goulash – $7.99
Slow cooked tender beef with tomatoes, peppers, potatoes and paprika, served with artisan bread and sour cream
Kaiserschmarrn – $7.99
Fluffy torn pancake pieces dusted with powdered sugar and served with apple sauce and lingonberry jam
Beverages
Eiskaffe – $9.00
Iced Vienna coffee and simple syrup, cold foam and cocoa powder top
Miller Lite – $10.75
Michelob Ultra – $10.75
Modelo – $11.75
NÜTRL – $13.00
Chile Patagonia
Food
Verlasso “Fire” Salmon – $13.99
Fire-roasted Verlasso salmon, served with crispy potatoes and fresh herb salsa
Pastel de Choclo – $9.99
Baked ground beef pie with raisins, olives and egg, topped with a creamy corn pudding
Beverages
Teremoto – $15.00
Veramonte sauvignon blanc, house-made pineapple sorbet and grenadine
Veramonte Cabernet Sauvignon – $13.00
Veramonte Sauvignon Blanc – $11.00
Miller Lite – $10.75
Michelob Ultra – $10.75
Modelo – $11.75
NÜTRL – $13.00
Greece
Food
Chicken Souvlaki – $11.99
Marinated and roasted chicken skewer with feta cheese, tomato, onion and cucumber salad, served inside a warm pita
Spanakopita – $7.99
Savory Greek pastry filled with spinach and feta cheese, wrapped in crispy layers of phyllo dough
Beverages
Ouzo Coolermoto
Metaxa Ouzo, lemon juice, simple syrup, cucumber essence and mint essence
Souvenir Cup – $16.00
Refill – $13.00
16 oz. Single Serve – $14.00
Ireland
Food
Fish & Chips – $16.99
Beer battered and fried fresh cod, served with chips and tartar sauce
Beer & Cheese Soup – $7.99
Beer and cheese soup served with a warm pretzel stick
Shepherds Pie – $9.99
Seasoned ground beef and lamb, mushrooms, peas and carrots, topped with Cheddar mashed potatoes
Beverages
Green Tea Clover
Jameson Irish whiskey, MIDORI melon liqueur, DeKuyper peach schnapps, sour mix
Souvenir Cup – $16.00
Refill – $13.00
16 oz. Single Serve – $14.00
Ring of Kerry
Patrón Silver tequila, DeKuyper watermelon pucker, sour mix, lime
Souvenir Cup – $16.00
Refill – $13.00
16 oz. Single Serve – $14.00
Draft Beer
Harp Lager
Souvenir Cup – $14.00
Refill – $11.00
16 oz. Single Serve – $12.00
Magners
Souvenir Cup – $14.00
Refill – $11.00
16 oz. Single Serve – $12.00
Smithwick’s Ale
Souvenir Cup – $14.00
Refill – $11.00
16 oz. Single Serve – $12.00
Guinness
Souvenir Cup – $14.00
Refill – $11.00
16 oz. Single Serve – $12.00
Miller Lite
Souvenir Cup – $13.00
Refill – $10.00
16 oz. Single Serve – $11.00
China
Food
Shrimp Fried Rice – $9.99
Egg fried rice with shrimp and vegetables
Mala Beef Skewer – $12.99
Marinated beef skewer topped with Szechuan spice blend and scallions
Beverages
Luck and Prosperity Milk Tea – $9.00
Hokkaido milk tea powder, ginger purée, blood orange syrup and orgeat syrup with brown sugar tapioca boba
France
Food
Ham, Cheese and Berry Crepe – $14.99
Freshly baked crepe, filled withy sliced ham, Brie cheese and mustard cream sauce, finished with berry gastrique
Beverages
French Blonde
New Amsterdam gin, Lillet Blanc, St-Germaine elderflower liqueur, grapefruit juice, simple syrup and Bee Brother’s Lemon Bitters
Souvenir Cup – $16.00
Refill – $13.00
16 oz. Single Serve – $14.00
Italy
Food
Burrata Focaccia – $9.99
House-made focaccia, filled with mortadella, fresh burrata cheese and pistachio pesto
Sfogliatella ” Lobster Tail” – $6.49
Layers of sweet flaky pastry filled with a rich vanilla ricotta cream
Beverages
Bergamot Spritz – $21.00
Italicus Rosolio di Bergamotto, St-Germaine elderflower liqueur, grapefruit juice and Cavicchioli 1928 Prosecco
Wine Stream Capri Mimosa – $12.00
Bourbon St. Biergarten
Beverages
Category 5 Punch
Cruzan dark rum, Myers’s dark rum, lime juice, orange juice, passion fruit syrup, simple syrup and grenadine
Souvenir Cup – $16.00
Refill – $13.00
16 oz. Single Serve – $14.00
Beer & Cider
Abita Purple Haze
Souvenir Cup – $14.00
Refill – $11.00
16 oz. Single Serve – $12.00
Abita Amber
Souvenir Cup – $15.00
Refill – $12.00
16 oz. Single Serve – $13.00
Parish Brewing Co. Ghost in the Machine IPA
Souvenir Cup – $16.25
Refill – $13.25
16 oz. Single Serve – $14.25
Keel Farms King Cake Cider
Souvenir Cup – $15.00
Refill – $12.00
16 oz. Single Serve – $13.00
Franziskaner Hefeweizen
Souvenir Cup – $14.00
Refill – $11.00
16 oz. Single Serve – $12.00
Pacifico Clara
Souvenir Cup – $14.00
Refill – $11.00
16 oz. Single Serve – $12.00
Jack Link’s Bloody Mary Carts
Beverages
Bloody Mary Wild
New Amsterdam vodka, tomato juice, lemon juice, simple syrup, Worcestershire sauce, horseradish, celery salt, black pepper, hot sauce and Sriracha with a Jack Link’s Original Beef Stick garnish and a Flamin’ Hot Cheetos rim
Souvenir Cup – $16.00
Refill – $13.00
16 oz. Single Serve – $14.00
Bloody Mary Mild
New Amsterdam vodka, tomato juice, lemon juice, simple syrup, Worcestershire sauce, horseradish, celery salt and black pepper with a Jack Link’s Original Beef Stick garnish and a Flamin’ Hot Cheetos rim
Souvenir Cup – $16.00
Refill – $13.00
16 oz. Single Serve – $14.00
Premium Bar
Mixed with your choice of liquor: Tito’s vodka, Captain Morgan Spiced Rum, BACARDÍ Superior rum, Patron Silver tequila, Jack Daniel’s Old No. 7, Crown Royal whisky, Tanqueray London Dry gin
Souvenir Cup – $18.00
Refill – $16.00
12 oz. Single Serve – $16.00
Miller Lite – $10.75
Michelob Ultra – $10.75
Modelo – $11.75
NÜTRL – $13.00
Daiquiri Deck
Beverages
Colors of Carnival
Layering of King Gator Margarita, Canal Street Colada and Bourbon Street Blast
Souvenir Cup – $16.00
Refill – $13.00
16 oz. Single Serve – $14.00
Bourbon Street Blast – $13.50
Jack Daniel’s Blackberry whiskey, DeKuyper crème de cassis, lemon juice and blackberry
Souvenir Cup – $16.00
Refill – $13.00
16 oz. Single Serve – $14.00
King Gator Bayou Blast
Cuervo Tradicional reposado tequila, St-Germaine elderflower liqueur, Absente absinthe, lime juice and honeydew syrup
Souvenir Cup – $16.00
Refill – $13.00
16 oz. Single Serve – $14.00
Canal Street Colada
Planteray OFTD overproof rum, pineapple juice, lime juice, mango syrup and cream of coconut
Souvenir Cup – $16.00
Refill – $13.00
16 oz. Single Serve – $14.00
Royal Street Refresher Mocktail – $9.00
Peach purée, strawberry purée, Sūpāsawā and mint essence
Premium Cocktail mixed with your choice of liquor:
Tito’s vodka, Captain Morgan Spiced Rum, BACARDI Superior rum, Patron Silver tequila, Jack Daniel’s Old No. 7 whiskey, Crown Royal whisky, Tanqueray London Dry gin
Souvenir Cup – $16.00
Refill – $13.00
12 oz. Single Serve – $14.00
Abita Purple Haze
Souvenir Cup – $14.00
Refill – $11.00
16 oz. Single Serve – $12.00
Parish Brewing Co Ghost in the Machine IPA
Souvenir Cup – $16.25
Refill – $13.25
16 oz. Single Serve – $14.25
Spellbound Cabernet Sauvignon – $14.00
Noble Vines 446 Chardonnay – $11.00
Mardi Gras 2026 – Food and Beverage Gift Card
In previous years, guests have been able to purchase a “tasting” lanyards to sample food and drink items throughout the festival. This year, the “sample” sized options have been removed from menus, and guests are invited to purchase Food & Beverage Gift Cards to use on tasty Mardi Gras items.
Here’s the pricing for the Food & Beverage Card and Lanyard:
- Pay $65 for a $75 Universal Orlando Resort Food & Beverage Card and Lanyard
- No limit on the quantity for purchase
- No expiration date
If you don’t use up your remaining balance by the end of the day, worry not – they don’t expire, although, obviously, Mardi Gras comes to an end on April 4. Even then, this gift card can be used at any Food & Beverage location in Universal Studios Florida, Universal’s Islands of Adventure, Universal’s Volcano Bay, and Universal CityWalk.
What’s available to eat and drink outside of Universal Studios Florida?
It’s not enough to celebrate the bayou bash only in Universal Studios Florida, right? For 2026, a number of establishments within Universal Orlando’s hotels are getting in on the festivities, too.
Universal Orlando’s hotels
Mardi Gras 2026 Hotel Offerings
Just as if you were in New Orleans itself, one of the best ways to get a taste of Mardi Gras is through the hotels. Universal Orlando Resort hotels provide a number of specialty menu items during the Mardi Gras season.
Loews Portofino Bay Hotel Mardi Gras 2026 Offerings
Trattoria del Porto
Muffuletta-Inspired Pasta – $26.00
Nduja (whipped salami), olives, grilled artichokes, pepper jack fonduta and gemelli
Italian 75 – $18.00
Portofino Gin, essence, lemon, simple syrup and prosecco
Splendido Bar & Grill
Harbor Hurricane – $18.00
Two different light rums, lime, orange, passion fruit and grenadine
Hard Rock Hotel Mardi Gras 2026 Offerings
The Kitchen
Bourbon Street Beignets – $14.00
Bourbon caramel sauce and powdered sugar
Velvet Bar
Bayou Board – $42.00
Alligator andouille sausage, smoked wild boar sausage, large soft pretzel, warm beer cheese and spicy brown mustard
French 75 – $18.00
Gin, single pressed lemon juice, simple syrup, chardonnay and lemon peel for garnish
Loews Royal Pacific Resort Mardi Gras 2026 Offerings
Islands Dining Room
Chicken & Sweet Potato Lumpia – $15.00
Served with nước chấm sauce
Orchid Court Lounge & Sushi Bar
Orchid – $16.00
Gin, Elderflower Liqueur, Violet Liqueur, lemon juice, simple syrup and pea flower float
Tuk Tuk Market
Chocolate Bomb – $10.00
Choose from chocolate and caramel with spiced pecan with Mardi Gras purple, green, and gold decor, s’mores, or cookies & cream
Loews Sapphire Falls Resort Mardi Gras 2026 Offerings
Amatista Cookhouse
Ancho Chile Chicken Empanadas – $15.00
Braised chicken, black beans and red pepper aioli
Strong Water Tavern
Cucumber Hurricane Twist – $16.00
Light rum, lime juice, Melon Liqueur and sliced cucumber
New Dutch Trading Company
Traditional King Cake – $8.00
Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort Mardi Gras 2026 Offerings
Galaxy Bowl Restaurant
Beignets – $10.50
Whipped cream, chocolate and powdered sugar
Classic Hurricane – $15.00
Light rum, dark rum, lime juice, orange juice, passion fruit purée, simple syrup, grenadine, orange wheel and a cherry
Swizzle Lounge
Sazerac – $22.00
Bourbon, rye whiskey, absinthe, simple syrup, bitters and a lemon twist
Bayliner Diner
Mardi Gras Flatbread – $13.75
Diced andouille sausage, caramelized onions, peppers, mushrooms, mozzarella and a dash of Cajun seasoning
Universal’s Aventura Hotel Mardi Gras 2026 Offerings
Bar 17 Bistro
Korean Cajun Jambalaya – $22.00
Shrimp and kimchi fried rice tossed with Cajun trinity vegetables, topped with gochujang-glazed andouille sausage
Sujeonggwa – $25.00
Korean-style punch with cinnamon, ginger, simple syrup and soju
Universal’s Endless Summer Resort – Surfside Inn and Suites Mardi Gras 2026 Offerings
Beach Break Cafe
Bayou Blast – $17.00
Cajun fried wings, bayou red beans and rice
Sandbar
Masque D’amour – $16.50
Spiced rum, passion fruit, mango, vanilla and cinnamon. Served in a souvenir cup.
Universal’s Endless Summer Resort – Dockside Inn and Suites Mardi Gras 2026 Offerings
Pier 8
Voodoo Street Fries – $14.50
Seasoned fries topped with diced chicken, andouille sausage, spicy fried shrimp, onions, peppers, cheese sauce and green onions
Sunset Lounge, The Oasis Beach Bar, and The Wave Maker’s Pool Bar
Masque D’amour – $16.50
Spiced rum, passion fruit, mango, vanilla and cinnamon. Served in a souvenir cup.
Universal’s Stella Nova Resort Mardi Gras 2026 Offerings
Cosmos Cafe & Market
Shrimp Po’ Boy – $16.00
Available during lunch only. Crunchy coleslaw, lettuce, tomato, remoulade, French bread and french fries.
Shrimp Grits– $18.00
Available during dinner only. Sautéed shrimp, stone-ground grits, andouille sausage, sofrito, cheddar cheese, cream and cayenne molasses.
Nova Bar
Cosmic Carnival – $16.00
Bourbon shaken with Louisiana-style liqueur, pineapple juice, lemon juice and grenadine. Served over ice.
Universal’s Terra Luna Resort Mardi Gras 2026 Offerings
Omega Cafe and Market
Shrimp Po’ Boy – $16.00
Available during lunch only. Crunchy coleslaw, lettuce, tomato, remoulade, French bread and french fries.
Shrimp Grits– $18.00
Available during dinner only. Sautéed shrimp, stone-ground grits, andouille sausage, sofrito, cheddar cheese, cream and cayenne molasses.
Luna Bar
La Louisiane – $16.00
Rye whiskey stirred with French herbal liqueur & sweet vermouth. Served over ice.
Universal’s Helios Grand Hotel Mardi Gras 2026 Offerings
Flora Taverna
Soul Crab Beignets – $21.00
Golden-fried beignets filled with sweet lump crab meat, herbs, and a hint of spice. Served with Aleppo-citrus aioli.
Lady Iris – $19.00
Gin, pomegranate liqueur, green herbal liqueur, lemon and ruby port
Bar Helios
4am on Decatur – $24.00
Slow-drip coffee and caramel-infused cognac, sweet vermouth and bitter liqueur
Aurora Market
Mini King Cake – $11.00
Mardi Gras Gelato – $5.50
That’s all we got for our Mardi Gras 2026 guide to food and drinks. Please keep in mind this is only one page in our Mardi Gras insider’s guide – for the most effective planning, please be sure to read through all of our pages, which you can access at any time using the navigation links at the top and bottom.
Want a taste of what Mardi Gras has featured in the past? Check out our video where we tried every item from the 2025 Mardi Gras menu.