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    Thunder Falls Terrace

    3.3 (115 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Touristy
    Good for groups

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    Carlo Y.

    When everything in the park is expensive, I think I really got our value from this place. We checked out a restaurant near by and it costs almost $20 for a burger. But for this place we got chicken, ribs, rice, beans, corn, and drinks for $22. I consider this was a steal, the food tasted excellent. The food didn't come as fast as we hoped for but the service was excellent. It was nice to seat down to relax for our meal. I will come back for sure.

    Felicia R.

    Yummy Spanish vibes in Islands of Adventure! When I saw Sancocho on the menu I went Ooooooo!!!! I was not in the mood for soup that day but glad to see diversity!!! ++ roasted pork And cheese nachos ++ side salad with citrus vinaigrette ++ bottled water Loved the chandelier and all the Dino decorations. Ordered food from the QR code and it came promptly during the lunch rush. You have great views of the Jurassic park drop and can see water flying every 5ish minutes. We came in time for Christmas decorations!

    Joriene M.

    Chicken & Pernil Platter ($23.49) - I liked the flavor of the chicken and the pernil reminded me of Kalua Pork. Both could've been juicier though.

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    Diele K.

    During our stay at the Universal Orlando resort in December 2024, we visited Thunder Falls Terrace for lunch. I'm a fan of Jurassic Park and so is my dad, so this seemed like a fun location to stop by as the ambiance reminds me of the movie franchise. Though we usually don't enjoy the cafeteria style dining as prefer table service, this was still a great location. Rice Bowl Meatless Chorizo - $17.99 Pork Belly Nachos - $16.99 Ribs & Chicken Platter - $19.99 Soda - $4.99 I loved that there was a meatless chorizo rice bowl and was surprised at how large the portion was for under $20. All of us were happy with our meals, and found ourselves properly stuffed the rest of the day. Great fuel for lots of walking and sight seeing.

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    Julyssia O.

    Was so happy to find some Hispanic flavors in Island of Adventure! The food was truly flavorful, and they also had delicious vegan options for my friend! If you're looking for a more quiet place away from the larger crowds to enjoy a delicious meal, Thunder Falls Terrace is the place to go. It's a sit down restaurant where you order within the app and they bring it to your table! I got the Pernil Platter which felt like a home cooked meal as a posed to the phrase "theme park food". I knew Universal had some great bites and I'm happy to add this place to the list!

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    Alexa D.

    This was the best place I ate at Island of Adventure! I loved the theming, super cool, feels like you are in a rocky terrace over a waterfall. Tons of natural light, and I liked our view of the end of the Jurassic Park ride, classic! We needed some lunch and I am gluten free and vegetarian, so it can be a challenge to find good theme park food that will increase my energy. I ended up getting an impossible chorizo bowl and was delighted! The beans were flavorful, fresh avocado, the impossible chorizo was in a sauce with lovely flavor. I was expecting something similar to a Chipotle bowl but it was MUCH more elevated. I felt full and energized for the rest of my park day, super impressive! What is better than a healthy meal with a view of people getting soaked on a ride?

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    Christina F.

    At first I was confused because there were employees standing right by the doors, thought they were hosts, but they were just talking to each other. While blocking the door. That wasn't great. It's more a cafeteria ordering style. Though I really wish the menu font was bigger. It was behind the counter so you could only get so close and it was hard to see it. Our cashier and the chef were wonderful though. I let them know I was allergic to raw onions (but cooked is fine. Heat breaks down the allergen) and they made sure I'd be safe. The chef personally came out to talk to me. I really appreciated the care and attention to detail. Food was good! I wish there was more dinosaur theming with it though. Love the restaurant interior. You really feel like you're visiting Jurassic Park. Definitely worth a visit if you're a fan of the movie.

    Pernil nachos
    Kimberly A.

    Visited on a Friday and was seated immediately. The male hostess was so nice and sweet. We ordered the nachos and an alcoholic banana drink both were delicious!

    Half rotisserie chicken, corn on the Cobb and seasoned potatoes
    Lisa B.

    Really enjoyed this place. Had a great view of the park and you could see people on the Jurassic ride. It was really cool to see up close the water splash. Food was fantastic! You can't find this much food for the price. Half a chicken, corn and potatoes. Portions are huge and can be split with 2 people. Great flavor! You go in, find a table and order at your table. They will deliver it to you making it easy!

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    Michael S.

    I mean. It's park food. Dont expect to be blown away But when the food is surprisingly decent AND not super super overpriced it's a win Service wasn't bad. They had a bunch of people clearing tables fast and bringing us napkins. It's packed inside obviously but there's a bunch of seating. You go up and order, grab a buzzer and wait. Typical amusement park style I got the ribs and potatoes. Ribs flavored well, not cooked to perfection to where they completely fell off. They needed a tiny tug. The potatoes drowned in butter and seasoned well. Melt in your mouth but also give you like 2 red potatoes cut in half which is a bummer. Corn is corn. Can't complain there It's getting a 2/5 because in all reality it's not that good of food in the grand scheme and portions suck. But for park food it's good

    David S.

    Solid all around. Nothing jumps out at you saying "this is amazing!!" But nothing was bad either. They put a ton of meat on the plate but very little amount of potatoes. The corn was probably sitting for awhile because it had a weird chewy texture but it tasted fine. The rice bowl could've used more than 2 plantains. Service was helpful with getting additional sauce. I would go back but it wasn't super great

    Ben Y.

    Personally I feel like the giant turkey leg is a very safe option for theme park food. It's fairly priced (relatively speaking) and should be more than filling for your standard adult. This is a big clean restaurant where you can sit down enjoy the AC and order your food through the mobile app. Thunder Falls and The Three Broomsticks would be go to spots at Universal for a quick meal.

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    Jonathan L.

    roasted chicken salad $13 Pernil plate $17 Rice bowl $16 Chicken and pernil $17 The rice bowl had rice, black beans, salsa, plantains and cheese. The platter had rice, black beans and plantains. I got the platter because it came with a larger meat portion for the meal. The meat was very fatty for the platter but I did like the larger portion of meat on this in comparison to the rice bowl.

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    I've been so many times but all I have is a picture of not meat! lol…read more This is one of Volcano's newer locations on the east side of town. They do both hot pot and kbbq. You can pick one or add the other for only $5 more. They have a good selection of meats, veggies, and others. The app selection isn't my favorite compared to other restaurants but still varied. And the sauce bar is always stocked. If you're hungry, this is the place to go!

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    Not bad for BBQ near a tourist area. The service was great with the cashier giving some great…read moresuggestions for me as a first time visitor. The restaurant also offers plenty of room to stay and enjoy your food both indoors and outdoors. It was way too hot so decided to get mine to go. The plate is massive! Lots for chopped brisket and fries. Toast was soggy due to the condensation from the meat so just ok for me. The beans were sweet and smokey, an unexpected treat. The mac & cheese was dry. Didn't care for it. The Brisket - very good. Fell apart. However, I would have preferred it not chopped but sliced instead but still very tasty. And get the sweet BBQ sauce. Adds some depth to the meat. Overall, not bad. Solid 7/10 for me. Give it a go if you're in the area and looking for some quick smoked goodness.

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