A Story Shaped Over Time
The history of Palmas Restaurant Group begins long before the company’s current footprint across Disney property. It is a story of place, family, hospitality, and a long tradition of sharing Mexican culture through food and experience.
From Historic Roots to a Modern Restaurant Group
The Palmas story traces back to the historic San Angel property in Mexico, later connected to San Angel Inn and, over time, to the family and hospitality legacy that now carries forward through Palmas Restaurant Group. That history eventually led to a defining opportunity: bringing Mexican culture and cuisine to Walt Disney World through the Mexico Pavilion at EPCOT.
Today, Palmas carries that heritage forward through restaurants, lounges, quick-service locations, and resort venues shaped by hospitality, culture, and long-term stewardship.
Palmas at a Glance
17th-century origins
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Today
History That Still Shapes the Business
Palmas does not treat history as decoration. The company’s heritage still informs how it presents Mexican culture, how it thinks about hospitality, and how it approaches long-term stewardship across its locations.
The story matters because it explains the present: a family-owned restaurant group built around culture, care, and memorable guest experiences.
Carried Forward Across Generations
Palmas is family-owned and has been carried forward through three generations. That continuity is part of what gives the company its long-term perspective and steady approach to hospitality.
Across decades of growth, Palmas has remained connected to family leadership, cultural stewardship, and care for the guest experience.
Where the Story Lives Today
Today, the Palmas story continues across three operating destinations on Disney property: the Mexico Pavilion in EPCOT, Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, and Disney Springs. Those locations express the company’s history in different ways, from long-standing pavilion experiences to resort dining and a contemporary Disney Springs restaurant concept.
EPCOT
Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort
Disney Springs
Be Part of What Comes Next
Palmas continues to grow through the people who bring its hospitality, culture, and guest experiences to life every day. Candidates interested in being part of that story can explore current opportunities across Palmas locations and teams.
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