Food
Universal Orlando’s Mardi Gras Treats Are So Festive

You’ll feel like you’re partying in New Orleans.

by Rachel Chapman
Universal Orlando Resort

Mardi Gras festivities are about to begin at Universal Studios, and this year’s menu is tastier than ever before. From Feb. 5 to Apr. 24, guests can enjoy Universal Orlando’s Mardi Gras 2022 food by visiting various food and beverage kiosks.

You’ll be able to enjoy delicious (and Insta-worthy) treats like beignets and jambalaya during your Universal Orlando stay with a “Mardi Gras Food and Beverage” card or by purchasing items individually. You just need to know where to find the Mardi Gras dish you’re looking for at Universal.

Crawfish Boil

Where: Universal Studios Florida

You can’t get anymore traditional than this New Orleans crawfish boil. This spicy mix comes with crawfish, andouille sausage, red potatoes, and corn cooked in a Cajun broth.

Beignets

Where: Universal Studios Florida

It wouldn’t be Mardi Gras without some beignets. These pillow-like pastries are served warm with a sweet topping of powdered sugar.

Shrimp Po’ Boy

Where: Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort

Another classic New Orleans meal is a shrimp po’ boy, which you can find outside of the parks. This po’ boy at Universal comes with Cajun fried shrimp topped with a creamy remoulade sauce on a French baguette.

King Cake Pancakes

Where: Loews Royal Pacific Resort

For an Insta-worthy Mardi Gras treat, you’ll want to get these colorful pancakes topped with lemon, a powdered sugar glaze, and spiced walnuts.

Coconut Shrimp Laksa

Where: Universal Studios Florida

If you’re looking for that perfect combo of sweet and spicy, this noodle soup comes with shrimp, fried tofu, a hard boiled egg, and a spicy coconut curry broth.

Chicken, Andouille, & Shrimp Jambalaya

Where: Universal’s Aventura Hotel

It wouldn’t be Mardi Gras without some jambalaya. This Cajun spiced classic comes with chicken, andouille sausage, and shrimp.

Andouille Sausage & Pulled Chicken

Where: Loews Sapphire Falls Resort

Andouille sausage is another New Orleans fave. Like an elevated hot dog, this andouille sausage and pulled chicken comes on a queso fresco empanada with cajun aioli.

Ube Ice Cream Bubble Waffle

Where: Universal Studios Florida

This ube ice cream is vibrant like the rest of the Mardi Gras celebrations going on at Universal Orlando.

Vegan Samosa with Spicy Green Chutney

Where: Universal Studios Florida

If you’re vegan, you’ll want to try the crispy samosa filled with potato, carrots, and peas. It does have a kick to it with a spicy green chutney.

Salchipapas

Where: Universal Studios Florida

Craving some French fries? If yes, you’ll want to try these crispy French fries with chorizo, chimichurri, tomato, and onion curtido.