At a glance
The Rio Grande Bar is the bar at Disney’s Hotel Santa Fe, a 2-star hotel with a New Mexico theme that has also drawn on the Pixar movie Cars since 2012. It carries on the hotel’s Route 66 and American Southwest atmosphere.
The decor mixes bright colors, Southwestern geometric patterns, round turquoise tables, neon signs, a jukebox, cacti, vintage Americana, and nods to Cars. The room, near the front desk and close to La Cantina restaurant, is designed for a laid-back, colorful vibe. There’s a kids’ play area right next to it.
The drinks menu highlights themed signature cocktails, along with mocktails, beers, wines, and sodas. For food, the bar offers snacks and light dishes: two kinds of burritos served with Lay’s or Doritos chips, nachos, tortillas with salsa, cheese platters, and cold sandwiches. Depending on the season and events, the bar hosts karaoke nights, themed trivia, sometimes live concerts, and has a neon photo booth.
Fruity Route 66 margaritas. This colorful bar at the Hotel Santa Fe draws on Mexican architecture and the desert landscapes seen in the Pixar movie Cars. The menu highlights refreshing drinks and tequila-based cocktails. Its large, bright room welcomes guests for a break at the end of the day.
Prices, packages, and booking
Prices
- Adult menu
- from €14
Meal plans accepted
Arriving through March 31, 2027
Reservations
Check out the menu
Take a look at the menu before you go: you’ll know right away whether this restaurant appeals to you, and you won’t waste time choosing once you’re there.
Good to know
- Specialty Signature cocktails
- Service Afternoon snack, Evening
History
The Rio Grande Bar first welcomed guests on April 12, 1992, at Disney’s Hotel Santa Fe. The idea was to capture the spirit of the small drinking spots lining the rivers on New Mexico’s border.
Its architecture and colorful interior layout are part of architect Antoine Predock’s original design. No major renovation has altered its character over the decades it has been running.
- Opened
- 1992
Theme & world
Who it’s made for
Pros and cons
The highlights
- Colorful Route 66 decor
- Tex-Mex burritos and snacks
The downsides
- Farthest hotel from the parks (within walking distance)
- Noisy on entertainment nights
- Crowds vary from night to night
My verdict
The Rio Grande Bar is a Route 66-themed bar at Disney’s Hotel Santa Fe, with a colorful Cars vibe. What it has going for it is the American Southwest decor and its lively, friendly entertainment nights.
I haven’t tried this restaurant yet. My take is based on my own research and on what I’ve heard from people I know and from Disney fans. Open since 1992, it serves signature cocktails, burritos, and Tex-Mex snacks for around €14, in a colorful, family-friendly Cars setting. Feedback points out that the hotel is the farthest from the parks among those within walking distance, that it gets noisy on entertainment nights, and that crowds vary. Karaoke nights add some energy at the end of the day.
I’d recommend it for a fun, lively evening if you’re staying at the hotel. It’s less suited to you if you want somewhere quiet or are staying close to the parks.
Map & getting there
The Rio Grande Bar is inside the Hotel Santa Fe, past Disney Village.
Your questions about this restaurant
01 Where can you find cheap eats in the Disneyland Paris parks?
To keep costs down, stick to the quick-service counters rated €. Casey’s Corner serves hot dogs on Main Street, Café Hyperion offers burgers and nuggets in Discoveryland, Colonel Hathi’s Pizza Outpost has pizza by the slice in Adventureland, and Cowboy Cookout Barbecue in Frontierland is still a good deal. Over at Disney Adventure World, Stark Factory and Super Diner remain affordable. Tip: Mobile Order in the app also lets you order at some counters without waiting in line. And for a little snack, a waffle, churros, or ice cream for €5-10 hits the spot.
02 Do Disney restaurants have kids’ menus?
Yes, nearly every Disneyland Paris restaurant has a child price (ages 3-11). At the all-you-can-eat buffets, kids pay about half price: €25 at Agrabah Café, €25 at Cape Cod, €20 at La Cantina. Classic table-service restaurants also have a kids’ menu with a kid-friendly appetizer, main course, and dessert. At the quick-service counters, you’ll find kids’ menus that include a drink and a dessert. You can ask for a high chair when you book, using the "special request" field.
03 Are there vegetarian and vegan options at Disneyland Paris restaurants?
Yes, a growing number of Disneyland Paris restaurants have vegetarian and vegan choices. In Frontierland, Lucky Nugget Saloon offers an entirely vegan menu, and over in Fantasyland, Toad Hall Restaurant serves breaded plant-based crispy bites that are very good. Most of the other table-service restaurants and buffets list at least one vegetarian dish. Simple buffets such as Agrabah Café or Cape Cod have meatless options too. For the full picture, get my free file by email, which gathers the menus of every Disneyland Paris restaurant: you can check the veggie options ahead of your visit.
04 Where should you go for an afternoon treat or a small bite in the parks?
The parks are packed with kiosks and snack stands for when hunger strikes. On the sweet side, there’s Cookie Kitchen on Main Street U.S.A., March Hare Refreshments in Fantasyland, waffle and churro stands all over, and roaming popcorn and ice cream carts. On the savory side, the hot dogs at Casey’s Corner. Plan on €5-10 per snack. Quick tip: some stands sell reusable collectible popcorn buckets that make fun souvenirs and get you discounted refills all day long.
05 What is the Disneyland Paris half-board meal plan, and who can get it?
The Disneyland Paris half-board meal plan is a prepaid dining package that includes the breakfast buffet at your Disney hotel plus one or more meals at a participating restaurant. It’s only for guests staying at an official Disney hotel: you can’t add it if you’re visiting for the day. There are actually four plans: Standard, Plus, Extra Plus, and Premium, each covering a different set of restaurants at a different price. Extra Plus is in fact a full-board meal plan (two meals a day), not just half board. The main benefit: you set your dining budget ahead of time and enjoy your trip with no surprises when the check arrives. For arrivals from April 1, 2027, Disney is replacing these four plans with Essential, Extra, Signature, and Royal. I break down what’s changing in my guide to the meal plans.
