Sure, we love watching our Friars score some home runs and Tatis swagger into home plate, but most of us can say we also go to Petco Park to savor all the food options, like an An’s Gelato on a hot day and biting into a savory Hodad’s burger.
Petco Park continually outranks all other Major League Baseball stadiums, whether the Pads are winning or not — and the food and beverage offerings are part of what makes America’s Finest ballpark great.
Each year, the Padres and their hospitality group, Delaware North, partner with popular and local eateries to create unique dining concoctions that can only be found in San Diego, and this year, they did not disappoint.
Read on for what’s new in the food scene at Petco Park for 2026.
Coco Ichibanya
Where: Mercado near Section 104
Curry House Coco Ichibanya (CocoICHI), which is dubbed the world’s largest Japanese curry chain, is bringing its cultural flavors to Petco Park with its renowned Curry Rice, Curry Buns, Keema Cheese Fries, and Garlic Nan Bread.
Pop Pie Co.
Where: Power Alley near Section 129
Pop Pie Co. is bringing its popular savory pies. You can choose from two flavors, like Classic Chicken and Creamy Herb Sauce. All savory pies can be enjoyed with their freshly made sides of mashed potatoes and gravy.
New in-house items:
“The Shortstop”
Where: Section 100 near the Home Plate Gate
Prepared by Delaware North and the Padres culinary team, the shortstop, which has braised Beef Short Rib, Boursin aioli, and Au Jus served on a French Roll with Kettle Chips and a chili cheese dog with house-made short rib chili, new school American cheese, onion, and an all-beef frank.
Padre Pretzels
Where: Terrace Level at Section 206
“It’s a nice combination of sweet and savory flavor profiles,” described Josh Momberg, Padres vice president of hospitality.
The freshly baked braided pretzels come in a variety of flavors, including buffalo with blue cheese ranch, honey mustard with queso blanco, classic salted with Bavarian brew mustard, and s’mores with chocolate, graham cracker crumble, and marshmallow whipped cream. The stand will also feature delicious pretzel bites available in cinnamon sugar with vanilla icing or classic salted with cheese sauce.
Returning items
Where: Locations vary
Also returning are some viral food options like the banana pudding (Section 105–Seaside Market), An’s Gelato (Sec. 104) — now ranked #1 ice cream shop in the U.S. — and Seaside Market’s “Cardiff Crack” tri-tip nachos (Sec. 105, 110, 308, 311,322,327, Gallagher Square). Get fresh and truly local seafood at Blue Water Grill (near Sec. 227) or try San Diego’s famed burger spot Hodad’s at Sec. 104, 131, 230 or 300 (don’t skip the onion rings).
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