EDITOR’S UPDATE: The Nachos Rio Grande Challenge will no longer be available after September 30, 2017. However, we’ll be on the lookout for future “Secret Menu” offerings rumored for the Magic Kingdom!
What’s that? You’ve never heard of the Nachos Rio Grande Challenge at Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom?
Yeah, don’t feel bad. ‘Cause I’d never heard of it either until just a couple of weeks ago! ;-D But I was so excited when one of our readers asked about the “giant nachos” at Pecos Bill’s. And I was even more excited when I headed over to check them out! (Luckily, they just started these a couple of months ago, and they weren’t publicized anywhere…so I can sort of forgive myself that I didn’t know about them til now.)
As is the case with other “challenges” around Disney World — like the Kitchen Sink Sundae at Beaches and Cream — this one is pricey…and meant to enjoy with a crowd! And I was so excited to find an awesome family to share them with me on my visit!
There’s a lot of hoopla that accompanies ordering the Nachos Rio Grande, and I wanted you to see it firsthand! Check it out!!
OK, the video shows EVERYTHING (so go watch it! And subscribe to our channel! ;-D), but here’s the gist!
To get the Nachos Rio Grande, you need to arrive between 3 and 6PM at Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe in Magic Kingdom’s Frontierland. Let a cast member know you’d like to order the secret Nachos, and the whole restaurant will start buzzing with excitement! I quickly found out that the Nachos serve 6-8 people — or MORE — and the order brings with it a whole “VIP experience” at Pecos Bill’s.
Cast Members ready to get the party started for the Nachos Rio Grande!
After you order (and pay the astronomical $90 price tag — yeah, you REALLY have to want some big nachos to pay that much), cast members will don their special cowboy hats and escort you back to a reserved table set with pioneer-style tin plates and checkered napkins.
Reserved Table at Pecos Bill’s for those tackling the Nachos Rio Grande Challenge!
Nachos Rio Grande set up
Nachos Rio Grande
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When you say 11.25 per person at first you think, not too bad. But other Disney restaurants serve Nachos for 11.00 to 16.00 approx. and they serve 2 to 3 people so for chips, cheese and toppings….I think it’s quite expensive. Looks like a fun experience but I don’t think it’s worth it….for me.
No thanks, I will get 3 Kitchen Sinks for that price!!!!
I have a wife, a 4yr old and a 2yr old. LET’S DO THIS THING!
My guys would love this and I bet my son could make a major dent in it all by himself! The price is actually not too bad considering you also get beverages and souvenirs from the experience and it could feed a family of teens. 🙂
I saw the aftermath of the nacho challenge a couple weeks ago. I had no idea what was going on and had to get going so couldn’t ask a cast member. Thanks for the details!
The video mentions that each person also receives a hat and a badge. What are these like? This may help the shock of the price of the nachos alone.
Are the beverages included?
Do they bring more of the toppings and drinks if needed
Probably would need more queso, salsa drinks etc
Are there refried beans and ground beef in the salad or is it all veggies? How about that luscious plastic cheese? If it had beans and beef, I guess it would be a fine one time experience since they throw in some fun souvenirs. Kids would love the hats and badges, as long as they enjoy taco salad!
The Nachos have chicken, taco meet and spicy beef! The cheese sauce is delicious! No one mentioned AP holders get 20% off!!!! And you get a table service experience with out having to pay a tip! Win win win in my book! My family and I love this!
This is amazing! We ordered this upon the suggestion of a worker and we chowed down!!!! There were 9 of us and it was way cheaper than getting the $14 nachos and a drink per person and the guy refilled everything for us. It had chicken, beef, and taco meat. Our new favorite MK activity!
My family would LOOOOVE THIS! Hope it’s available when we are visiting in a few weeks!
The meteor cannot get here soon enough.
It actually doesn’t seem like a horrible deal for eight people, especially if soft drinks are included, which is what I’m getting from the article. I’m wondering if they could be made all vegetarian, though I don’t think I’ll ever find enough people to share it with.
Does anyone know if this would count as a certain number of quick service meals or just not on the meal plan at all?? I’m hoping it will be the equivalent of say 6 quick meals for example…
People above that break this down to a per person value….Do you see what is involved with this?
First the over the top Disney experience and special service that is offered, pitchers of your beverage of choice, additional queso and salsa (let’s not forget the HUGE toppings bar that is already in Pecos Bill), a ceremony, a certificate, and a cowboy hat and badge to remeber the experience.
Guess some people just like to complain….Look at the big picture people, this would be well worth the price in my mind.
This looks SO FUN! My family would totally get a kick out of doing this. We will definitely try this out the next time we have a big group going to Disney.
What exactly are the toppings on these nachos?
This sounds like a fun way to celebrate during my nephew’s grad trip this Fall. I really hope it’s an option for our trip. Thank you for the heads up!
Curious what is on the Nachos…
As a Texan used to Tex-Mex how does the taste compare A.J.? I avoid mexican food at WDW because it just isn’t the same as at home and I am usually disappointed.
Kids want to know if there’s a time limit on how fast they need to eat it all, lol.
Looks like a fun time, and delicious too!
This actually looks edible. I can’t handle foods like the Kitchen Sink or of the overstuffed burgers and desserts at the new Planet Hollywood Observatory. I swear I can feel my cholesterol and blood sugar rise from the pics alone!
This looks like a blast & I don’t even like nachos. My grandpa would have had a field day with this 15-20 years ago. He could have probably polished off half the platter on his own (he loved nachos).
Is it me or do the nachos not seem that big at all?
Maybe a little bigger than what you would get at any sports bar for $12-$15? Definitely not enough for 6-8 people. Seems fun though, if you have that much extra cash laying around.
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! This article couldn’t have come at a better time, as we were headed to Disney World last weekend to celebrate my sisters birthday on Sunday! There were only three of us – all ladies- and we had an absolute blast! We got the AP discount, but gladly would’ve paid the full amount! People need to understand that you’re not just buying a giant nacho!( and it is quite large, the pic is deceiving) You are purchasing a completely unique, super fun experience… a memory that will be happily discussed for years to come. We got a later than planned start to our day, and hadn’t eaten, so I told the b-day girl that Pecos Bill had some new menu items they were trying out but that they weren’t offered until 3 o’clock. We grabbed some of the maple popcorn you recommended to tide us over. It was good, caramel cornesque. At three, up to the register we went. As soon as the cashier announced what we wanted, Eriq appeared by our sides, the cashier grabbed my phone to record, and the roaring announcement of our endeavor was made-all as the b-day girl stood there happy and dumbfounded, still trying to figure out exactly what was going on – priceless! On our way to the reserved table, Eriq pointed out a few different mementos and told us the stories behind them. Although unexpectedly shorthanded that day, they still went above and beyond, even bringing my sister red velvet cake. After we stuffed our faces(we ate more of it than they thought we would be able to:) we were sworn in while being adorned with Woody stickers by Glenda, a wonderful maintenance woman. Eriq and Glenda walked us out and made a grand announcement of our new deputy status(complete with hats, badges, and certificates)-hysterical!
Bottom line : Totally worth it for a small group! A deal and a half for a large group!
A big thank you to all the cast members at Pecos Bill and a special shout out to Eric and Tom, for going that extra Walt mile!
Can Quick Service dining credits be used to order the Nachos Rio Grande?
Disney Damsel — WOW!! Your comment totally made our collective DFB Day! Big hugs — we’re so glad we could help make this happen for you!
I wonder if these could be ordered without beef. e Don’t eat beef. I know that sometimes with these special things you can’t change them at all.
This looks like a fun and unique experience ! Already planning this for our party of 9 on our WDW summer vacation. . Hope it’s still being offered.
I hope it is there in August. I’m always looking for something we haven’t done and this fits the bill! Can’t wait!
Half our group is gluten free/dairy free, can this be accommodated? Can you order something else in addition to enjoying this awesome experience???
We have 6 adopted kiddos and 1 foster, I believe with 6 males that our family could totally clean all that up!
We are traveling to Disney in July and hope we can enjoy this experience!
Kathy — Fingers crossed!
Headed there in a week and planning to have this as part of our experience.
Holly — YAY!! Send us a pic! 😀
Do we know if this is still available? Going next month with our three adult children who all love nachos! Sounds like a fun and entertaining experience. Hope it’s available! Also, we are season pass holders, does the 20% discount apply?
Colleen — It’s still there as far as we know as of today! 😀
Hey Colleen…….we are going August 15-20 . There are five of us ( adults) looking for some people to share this experience since there is so much food. When are you guys going and would you be interested?
Unpopular question: Does anyone know if the meat can be served on the side so that vegetarians and omnivores and enjoy it together?
Annette — I can’t see why not. 😀
I could eat this myself
Is this still available?? going July 3-18, 2018 and would love to do it!
Sarah, that’s a good question. It appears that the secret menu nacho challenge was discontinued at the end of September. But ask when you’re there, just in case!
Can anyone confirm one way or another if these can still be ordered? I’ve also seen that a new “challenge” was supposed to replace the nachos 1 Oct. 2017, but haven’t been able to confirm that either.