The San Diego Padres’ 2026 baseball season begins this week at Petco Park. Over the years the ballpark has earned an enduring reputation as the No. 1 baseball stadium in America, not just for its beautiful scenic location in downtown’s East Village, but also its wide selection of food options.
Here’s an alphabetical list of this year’s food vendors, what they serve and where to find them.
An’s Athletic Field Services: This spinoff of An’s Dry Cleaning, named America’s No. 1 ice cream by USA Today in 2024 and 2025, returns for its third season with baseball-themed gelato flavors like Clay, Straw Hat and Fascinator. Section 104 in the Mercado area of the Main Concourse on Field Level. adcgelato.com
Ballpark Eats: Delaware North serves ballpark staples, including hot dogs, pretzels and nachos. Multiple locations.
Board & Brew: This San Diego sandwich chain is known for its Turkado (turkey avocado), Tub o Tuna, sub and beef sandwiches. Section 205.
Carnitas Snack Shack: This North Park-born chain is known for its pork-centric approach to sandwiches, burgers, tacos and burritos. Sections 128 and 319.
Craft Beers of San Diego: Among the locally made beers and kombuchas available this season at Petco Park are Alesmith, Alpine Beer Co., Ballast Point, Coronado Brewing, Hodad’s, Juneshine, Karl Strauss, Nova Kombucha, Pizza Port and Stone Brewing. Multiple locations.
Curry House Coco Ichibanya: New this season, this Korean-born international chain serves Japanese-style curry. Items include curry rice, curry buns, keema cheese fries and garlic nan bread, as well as Sanyo Foods’ panko-crusted mackerel Fish Fry. In the Mercado, Section 104.
A selection of dishes by Michelin-starred chef Drew Deckman being served this season at Draft by Ballast Point in Section 107 at Petco Park. (Drew Deckman)
Deckman’s at The Draft by Ballast Point: In partnership with Michelin starred-chef Drew Deckman of Deckman’s North in North Park, Draft by Ballast Point is serving Deckman’s elevated menu of fresh seafood dishes including fish tacos, fresh ceviche, Baja fries, sandwiches and more. Deckman’s at the Draft by Ballast Point, above Seaside Market on the Garden Level, Section 105.
Gaglione Brothers: This San Diego-born, family-owned sandwich shop specializes in cheesesteaks and hoagies, as well as garlic fries. Section 124.
Gelati & Peccati: South Park’s Buona Forchetta is serving its traditional Margherita, meat lovers and vegetarian pizzas in Roman-style square slices, as well as Italian-style gelato and new Italian-style caprese and mortadella sandwiches. Behind home plate in the Mercado, Section 104, of the Main Concourse on Field Level. gelatiandpeccati.com
Grand Ole BBQ: San Diego’s Grand Ole specializes in Texas-style barbecue specialties and margaritas. Section 113.
A bacon cheeseburger from Hodad’s, which has several booths at Petco Park in San Diego. (U-T File)
Hodad’s: Famous for its burgers since 1973, this Ocean Beach-born restaurant is famous for its piled-high burgers and onion rings, both of which are served at its Petco Park locations, as well as chicken strips, fries and veggie burgers. Sections 104, 131, 230, 300.
Jack in the Box: The San Diego-born fast-food chain serves tiny tacos, chicken strips, curly fries and mini churros along with a signature Purple Haze cocktail. Section 323.
Kona Big Wave Patio: Home of Kona Brewing and the famous short rib bowl. Section 227.
A selection of fresh-baked Mini Donuts, which can be found in Section 109 at Petco Park in San Diego. (Mini Donut Company)
The Mini Donut Company: This San Diego-born dessert company bakes bite-size doughnuts in a variety of flavors, including glazed, cinnamon sugar and frosted with sprinkles. Section 109 and Petco Park suites.
Mister Softee: Soft-serve ice cream served in mini plastic baseball helmets and in floats. Available in multiple locations.
Negihama Sushi: Sister restaurant to Unisushi, also at Petco Park, Negihama serves fresh-made grab-and-go sushi items. Sections 104, 211.
Padres Pretzels: New this season from Delaware North, this outlet serves fresh-baked braided pretzels in ranch, honey mustard, classic salted and s’mores flavors, as well as pretzel bites, in cinnamon sugar and salted with cheese flavors. Section 206.
Pizza Port: Pizzas by the slice and award-winning house-brewed craft beer and appetizers. Sections 123, 213, 311, 320.
Pop Pie Co.: New this season, this University Heights-born petite pie business will be serving its top-selling savory pies, such as Classic Chicken and Green Hog & Cheese, made with slow-braised pork shoulder and roasted peppers, as well as mashed potatoes with gravy. Food cart in Section 129.
Fruit salad with Tajin from Puesto, which can be found on the Terrace Level in Section 204, at Petco Park this season. (Alejandro Tamayo / U-T)
Puesto: La Jolla-born Puesto’s outlets serve quesabirria and chicken al pastor tacos, birria nachos, chicken al pastor burrito and more. The outlets also serve margaritas, piña coladas and Puesto’s own Mexican-style light lager beers. Terrace Level, Section 104.
Randy Jones Grill: Although the Padres pitcher-turned-restaurateur passed away last November, his restaurant carries on at Petco this season. It serves slow-cooked beef brisket, oversize hot dogs and other barbecue items. Multiple locations.
Sambazon: This San Clemente superfood chain serves açaí bowls and açaí margaritas at its Petco Park location. Near Section 109.
San Diego’s Finest Hot Chicken: Delaware North serves spicy and hot fried chicken sandwiches, including the Hot Hen, topped with Fresno chile slaw, pickles and “fuego sauce” on a brioche bun. Seaside Market, Section 316. Hot Hen Sliders are available at Alesmith .394.
Seaside Market: Home of the famed “Cardiff Crack”, a Burgundy-pepper barbecued tri-tip steak, Seaside sells Crack sandwiches and nachos, among other items. Multiple locations.
The Shortstop: Petco Park’s main concessionaire, Delaware North, runs this food cart seving new offerings like the Shortstop, a braised short rib sandwich, and a chili cheese dog. Section 100.
Spiro’s Mediterranean Cuisine: This Coronado-born Greek taverna sells a traditional Greek gyro sandwich on pita bread and the Horiatiki Gyro Bowl, made with lamb/beef gyro meat, vegetables, greens, and sliced pita. Section 124 on the third base side on Field Level.
Stone Brewing: This San Diego-born pioneer in craft brewing and leader in the India pale ale beer industry has moved to a newly renovated bar location on the Upper Level this season with sweeping views of downtown, the bay and Coronado. will be serving some of its favorites and specialty brews on tap. Upper Level, Section 309.
Teaspoon: Founded by Amy Lai, Teaspoon has four locations in San Diego and Orange counties. The Petco Park shop serves a rotating menu of flavored tea and boba drinks. Gallagher Square.
Flavored tea and boba drinks at Teaspoon, which can be found in Gallagher Square at Petco Park. (Alejandro Tamayo / U-T)