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we are hoping to score an ADR for a nice viewing of Illuminations during our spring break trip. Which one would you pick - La Hacienda or Rose & Crown? We would likely shoot for an 8-8:30 seating.
Thanks. We haven't been to either.
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I'd go for Rose and Crown. I know for sure that you will be able to see Illuminations from there. We've done it three times, twice from our seating outside and once when we were seated inside. When we were seated inside, they let us head out to a viewing area for Illuminations between dinner and dessert. Food was good, too.
If your main intent is to see Illuminations, then Rose and Crown is your best bet.
We made our ADRs for 7:30 ish and requested a patio table at check in, telling the CM that we would gladly wait for it. Both times we did this, we were seated in a superb spot on the patio and could view Illuminations seated at the table.
The one time we were seated inside, the server escorted us outside to the viewing area a few minutes before Illuminations began, so it's a win-win really.
With La Hacienda, the large windows make for a nice view of Illuminations, but it depends on where you are seated. Some have a great view, others can't see a thing.
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I dunno about eating at San Angel Inn. We never have largely because they'd have to modify so much to accommodate both our food allergies, but only some PPers have said they thought it good.
After seeing the DIS Unplugged guys' review with food photos, I wouldn't be eager to eat there even without our food issues. Suggest you watch their review which starts at 48 minutes in on this: https://youtu.be/Qe2k17n_QlY Their photos alone chilled me on wanting to eat there.
But, YMMV (Your mileage may vary)
Rose and Crown, on the other hand, is good. Kind of British farmer food but very tasty. We've never been disappointed by food or service in the three times we've eaten there. And, the Sticky Toffee Pudding is died and gone to heaven! THAT good!
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I've never eaten at La Hacienda de San Angel (the menu doesn't appeal to me), so I can't comment on that. However, Rose & Crown is a family favorite - we have never had a bad meal there. On our most recent trip (last month), I had the steak, and it was one of the most flavorful steaks I've had. It comes with green beans which were very crisp, and Yorkshire pudding. I'm not a big fan of any type of sauce, so I usually get it on the side. This time I forgot to request that and I was very (pleasantly) surprised that it did not overpower the steak.
For a better chance at a patio table, I would recommend trying for an ADR between 7:30 and 8:00. I think anything later than that, there's a risk of all of the patio tables being taken. But if you are seated inside, they'll take you to an outside viewing area to see the show.
I agree with the Rose and Crown. It's great that you can pop outside between dinner and desert to watch Illuminations.
The only problem I had was the tall people who pushed in front of me in the observation spot that's just for guests of the restaurant. I have lots of photos of the back of one guys head. (shesh..if you're going to stand in front of the short lady...stand still)
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