Want to eat cheap at Disneyland? Mexican family makes tortas

A video shared on TikTok has sparked a wave of reactions on social media after showing a Mexican family who, instead of spending hundreds of dollars on food at Disneyland, opted for something more homemade and affordable: making tortas with ingredients they brought from home.

User Ana Navarro documented the moment. In the video, which has already surpassed a million views, you can see how, once inside the park in Anaheim, California, the family takes bread, mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato, avocado, and even chips out of their backpacks to accompany their impromptu feast.

Mixed reactions: ingenuity or embarrassment?

The clip sparked all kinds of comments. Some saw it as a demonstration of Mexican ingenuity in the face of the exorbitant food prices at the park, where a simple combo meal can cost over $20.
Beyond the debate, many users came to the family’s defense, pointing out that this strategy is not exclusive to Mexicans.

The gesture was also celebrated for representing the authenticity and customs that accompany Mexicans wherever they go.

For many, it represented a way to resist high costs, keep their customs alive, and remind the world that where there’s a Mexican, there’s flavor, creativity, and a touch of mischief.