What happened to Bongos Cuban Cafe?

This demolition and construction company seems to have plenty of work around the theme parks and Orlando area. Their latest job is demolishing Bongos Cuban Cafe at Disney Springs. Once an icon of the West Side at Downtown Disney, Bongos Cuban Cafe is now being demolished.

Is Bongos closing at Disney Springs?

Bongos Cuban Cafe at Disney Springs to Close Permanently on August 18th. We finally have a date for the permanent closure of Bongo’s Cuban Cafe at Disney Springs. On August 18, 2019, the Gloria and Emilio Estefan-owned restaurant located in Disney Springs’ West Side will close forever.

Why did Estefan kitchen close?

The reason listed for the closure was the expiration of the company’s lease with Disney.

Does Gloria Estefan still own a restaurant?

Estefan Kitchen to its star-studded lineup of dining & entertainment options. The restaurant, nightclub and entertainment venue owned and operated by Emilio & Gloria Estefan, will be the first Estefan Kitchen location outside of Miami bringing the flavor and music of Cuba to the Promenade in Sunset Walk.

Is the Bongo’s Cuban Cafe closing in Orlando?

Bongo’s Cuban Café will leave the Disney-owned dining and entertainment district as its 22-year lease ends in summer. “They are growing in a different direction, and we are growing in a different direction,” Estefan told the Orlando Sentinel at the announcement of a new restaurant, Estefan Kitchen, opening at the Margaritaville Orlando Resort.

Is there a replacement for bongos at Disney Springs?

Featuring fiery Latin rhythms and authentic Cuban cuisine, Bongos’ popularity dwindled over the years as newer restaurants have opened at Disney Springs. Disney has already announced the replacement for Bongos in Beatrix, a neighborhood restaurant, coffeehouse and grab-and-go market.

What kind of food does Bongo’s serve?

It’s also brought in new celebrity restaurants from names such as Jose Andres and Art Smith. Bongo’s serves Cuban-style cuisine such as churrasco, vaca frita with seafood such as shrimp and fish.

Is the Bongo restaurant in Hard Rock Hotel closing?

But the Bongo’s brand has lost momentum. Locations at the Hard Rock Hotel in Hollywood, Florida, and the American Airlines Arena in Miami also have closed. Estefan said they want a “transition” to the new restaurant at Margaritaville Resort Orlando.

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