My party of 2 spent $125 at Disney World's La Cava del Tequila, and the celebrity hot spot is my favorite bar at Disney World

La Cava del Tequila, which opened in 2009, is a bar in Epcot's World Showcase that offers to-go service and lounge setting.

The menu includes over 200 pours of agave-based spirits, including mezcal and rare tequilas.

It also offers top-shelf cocktails, Mexican beer, and snacks. Most cocktails are priced between $17 to $23, with individual pours varying based on the type of liquor.

Throughout the year, there are also specialty cocktails themed around seasons, events, and celebrities. 

The main building in the Mexico Pavilion is shaped like a pyramid. The inside is adorned with twinkling lights to make you feel like you're at an outdoor market. 

Inside, guests will find a restaurant, a slow-moving boat attraction, and shops.

There's also often live music, making it a fully immersive experience. 

Unlike many Disney World restaurants, La Cava del Tequila is first come, first served.

It offers both to-go drinks and a full-service lounge area.

The atmosphere is warmly lit and moody, providing an intimate escape from the bustle of the theme park crowds outside.

The walls are adorned with colorful artwork depicting the process of harvesting agave plants.

The rest of the lounge's decor is mostly wooden features, further adding to the intimate feel.

The venue also hosts small-group tequila tastings called the La Cava Experience.

For $150 a person, a certified tequila ambassador leads a private group in a diverse tasting of agave spirits and teaches about the history and cultural significance of the plant and liquors.

On most days, a tequila sommelier is also there to guide regular guests through the menu.

La Cava del Tequila has garnered a loyal following of celebrity regulars, including Neil Patrick Harris and model Lily Aldridge.

Harris even created the Black Magic cocktail ($21) for the lounge. It's a frozen blackberry margarita made with Ojo de Tigre mezcal, LeJay black-currant liqueur, lime, and mint. The drink was only available for a limited time but can now be found at the Choza de Margarita stand in the pavilion. 

Aldridge also had a margarita named after her at the lounge in 2022.

On my visit, I opted to sit in the lounge and was surprised to find that there was no wait.

My party of two was seated at the Harris table — known to be the actor's favorite — and the two-seater featured a metal plaque inscribed with his initials.

After looking over the menu, I decided to start with the signature La Cava Avocado margarita ($17). It's served frozen in a stemless glass rimmed with hibiscus salt and features Tromba blanco tequila, melon liqueur, fresh avocado, and lime juice. 

The drink was absolutely delicious, and the freshness of the avocado shined. Although I could tell there was alcohol in it, the other ingredients worked to mask the taste.

It went down very smoothly and was a refreshing cocktail for the humid Florida weather.

My friend opted for the Lily ($33), the limited-edition signature cocktail created by Aldridge.

The cocktail combined Casa Dragones blanco tequila, cranberry and lime juices, shimmer-violet essence, and rose-petal liqueur. The glass was rimmed with rose-hibiscus salt, and it was presented elegantly inside a smoked box.

The drink was strong but balanced — perfect for those that like a touch of fruitiness and tartness in their alcohol-forward cocktails.

To balance out the drinking, we ordered the only food item available at the time — corn chips with salsa, guacamole, and cheese dip ($25). 

Within minutes, we were served fresh, warm corn tortilla chips. The queso and guacamole were some of the best I've ever had, and I thought it was the perfect snack to have while drinking.

The portion was also large, more than enough for several people to split.

Given the spot's large tequila offerings, we asked our knowledgeable server for a relatively affordable shot recommendation. After explaining our preference, we were presented with two shots of chilled blanco tequila for $15 each.

We were pleasantly surprised with the choice, as it went down smoothly with no burn at all. It was clear this was quality tequila.

We also enjoyed the presentation. The shots were served with lime wedges and a homemade tomato-based chaser. It was similar to a bloody-mary mix but tasted fresher.

La Cava del Tequila also offers shot flights for those looking to try a variety of tequilas.

Although they're not included on the menu, our server let us know we could order complimentary fried grasshoppers, also called chapulines, to go along with the shots.

These were very crunchy, and the saltiness paired well with the liquor. The seasoning on them was similar to potato chips, and I'd definitely order them again.

The relaxed setting makes for the perfect afternoon break. We enjoyed well-crafted cocktails, expertly selected pours, and delicious snacks on our visit.

The excellent service was a highlight. Everyone seemed to be knowledgeable and passionate about tequila, which made our visit feel more like a full experience than a trip to a bar.

Though it was expensive — we spent $125 in total — the quality of ingredients, execution, and atmosphere was worthy of the price point.