There are plenty of reasons to visit Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort without ever booking a room there. The resort’s Gran Destino Tower has quietly transformed the property into one of the more interesting dining destinations at Walt Disney World, and Toledo – Tapas, Steak & Seafood is arguably its crown jewel table service restaurant.
For Disney Adults, Toledo offers something that can be found at Disney World if you know where to look: a dinner that feels like an evening out rather than simply another meal between theme park attractions. Toledo is one of those restaurants that has been on my bucket list for a while, so Erin and I synced our calendars and met up there for a dinner.
Perched on the 16th floor of Gran Destino Tower, Toledo combines Spanish-inspired cuisine, dramatic architecture, rooftop views and an atmosphere that encourages you to slow down. Disney describes the restaurant as a Spanish haven inspired by surrealist art and the 1930s avant-garde. That description is not simply marketing fluff; the dining room is one of the more visually distinctive places to eat at Disney World… and the MouseHouseNews.net team is excited to review something new-to-us.
So, after looking at the food, setting, service experience and overall value, is Toledo worth adding to your Disney World dining plans? For Disney Adults who enjoy a leisurely dinner with a little sophistication, this may be a decent option.
The Atmosphere
Toledo is located at the top of Gran Destino Tower, immediately giving the restaurant an advantage that most Disney World restaurants simply cannot replicate. You are going up. Way up.
The restaurant’s elevated position creates a completely different perspective on Walt Disney World. Michelin’s current 2026 Guide notes the restaurant’s 16th-floor location and recommends seeking a table near the glass wall for an elevated view that can include the EPCOT fireworks.
That makes Toledo particularly appealing for Disney Adults who want to turn dinner into part of the evening’s entertainment.
The restaurant’s design also deserves attention. Bold colors, geometric patterns, dramatic ceilings and Spanish-surrealist influences give Toledo considerably more personality than the typical hotel restaurant. Disney specifically highlights the combination of shimmering vaulted ceilings and olive trees within the dining space.
The result is a restaurant that feels removed from the theme park hustle without feeling disconnected from Disney World. That distinction matters.
The Menu
The biggest reason to visit Toledo, however, is the food. The menu is built around Spanish flavors, with tapas and starters leading into steak, seafood and other larger entrées. Disney currently lists Toledo as serving Spanish cuisine alongside steakhouse and seafood offerings. Dinner is currently served from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
The tapas section gives diners an opportunity to experiment without committing to a massive entrée. Current options include Rioja-braised chorizo, pan con tomate, charred octopus, marinated olives, seasonal salad, gambas al ajillo, a Spanish charcuterie and cheese selection called The Spaniard, and a gazpacho trio.
That variety is one of Toledo’s biggest strengths. A table of two can order several smaller dishes and turn dinner into a tasting experience rather than simply ordering an appetizer followed by an entrée. For Disney Adults who enjoy trying different flavors, that format makes considerably more sense than treating Toledo like a conventional steakhouse.
The Taste
Being that this is a restaurant with a mix of small plates and entrees, Erin and I had to get on the same page regarding if we would order a variety of small plates to share from or if we would just get a couple of entrees. We decided on the latter, as the current offerings of small plates just weren’t speaking to us.
When our waitress came to take our orders, I ordered the Filet of Beef with a Ponche de Frutas. What can I say? I almost always order the steak wherever I go. Erin, on the other hand, ordered the Rioja-braised Chicken with a Hibiscus-Mint Limonada.
Our Entrees
My Filet of Beef was cooked well and very flavorful. It had a great presentation, served atop of a bed of olive oil potato purée and a red wine-date demi. The steak was then topped with a roasted Roma tomato, truffle forest mushrooms, and a garnish. Everything on my plate was delicious, although I did leave the mushrooms behind. The steak was cooked perfectly the way I ordered (well done) without being overcooked or dry. Flavor was turned up to a 9 out of 10.
Erin’s Rioja-braised Chicken was served with a scoop of saffron scented Bomba rice, a few green grapes, Rioja Wine, and crispy chorizo migas. She thought the chicken was pretty basic, but thought that the sauce was definitely needed. Without the sauce, the chicken was a little dry and there wasn’t much flavor to it. Therefore, it could have been better. The rice was plentiful, but basic. There was not a lot of flavor. At the end of dinner, Erin left chicken and rice on the plate. Simply put: it is not her new favorite dish.
Our Drinks
My Ponche de Frutas was good and had a really interesting purple-berry color. It can best be described as a fruit juice mixture with soda water. The best part of it was that it was refreshing, but to be honest, Erin’s drink choice was more delicious. I had a little bit of drink envy on that front.
Erin really enjoyed the Hibiscus-Mint Limonada, as did I (more than my own drink). There is a sweetness and tartness at the same time and is an elevated lemonade. She did have one complaint about the mint leaves, however. As the level of liquid decreased, the leaves started getting in the way. While the taste of the drink was good, the leaves served as a garnishment that simply impeded her enjoyment at the end of the day.
The Price
Toledo is not a budget Disney World restaurant. Several of the current menu prices make that clear, with tapas ranging from $11 to $40 and most major entrées costing around $40. The Chuletón for two is currently listed at $115, while the Chef’s Signature Dinner for Two is $159.
That doesn’t necessarily make Toledo a poor value. It means you should decide what kind of dinner you want before making a reservation.
If you’re looking for the cheapest possible way to feed yourself at Disney World, Toledo isn’t the answer. If you’re looking for a memorable adult dinner featuring Spanish-inspired food, an impressive setting and panoramic views, the calculation changes considerably.
The value is in the entire experience.
Toledo vs. Just Staying in the Parks
This is where Toledo becomes particularly compelling.
A Disney World vacation can become a marathon of attractions, snacks, queues and reservations. After several days, Disney Adults can start craving something that feels slower and more civilized.
Toledo can be that reset. You can leave the parks, head to Disney’s Coronado Springs, ride the elevator up Gran Destino Tower, and suddenly find yourself sitting in a sophisticated rooftop restaurant.
There is no attraction queue. No crowd squeezing past your table. No need to eat as quickly as possible because the next Lightning Lane is coming up. Instead, dinner becomes the attraction. That is Toledo’s secret weapon.
The Verdict
Toledo – Tapas, Steak & Seafood is a restaurant that is an elevated experience. It is a place that can check many boxes for Disney Adults looking for a sophisticated dinner. I can even see this being a place to bring a date while you’re vacationing at Disney World. However, I would not put it in my list of top three Disney restaurants perfect for a date. While the atmosphere is nice, the food is a little hit-or-miss depending on what you order. However, if you happen to be staying at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, it is definitely a solid option for a nice dinner without having to leave the resort.
I would recommend that people at least check out Toledo. However, I would recommend other table service restaurants over this one. I’m glad to have finally checked out this restaurant, but it won’t be sliding into my list of favorite restaurants. I would say it’s mostly upper mid-level, which is fine. I simply would not go out of my way to dine here if I’m not already at Coronado Springs. For a better overall table service option, check out Sebastian’s Bistro instead. That restaurant is also easier to get to thanks to the Disney Skyliner and nearby resorts such as Caribbean Beach and Pop Century.
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