Home runs don’t always come easy but you can always count on Petco Park to deliver delicious concessions and tasty food options for Padres fans. With only a few hours to work with, knowing what to eat is an essential part of your game plan.

2021 Games

COVID-19 turned our everyday routines upside down. Even something as simple as a ballpark hot dog now requires a whole new level of consideration: Where do I get it? How do I stand in line? Who makes it? Who puts on that green relish stuff? Will I be able to afford it without taking out a small loan?

Update: Fans can now order food and drink in person at stands on all levels of the stadium. Note: Petco Park concessions are cashless in 2021. Keep it in your pocket, your cash will not be accepted.

New for 2021

Puesto and Grand Ole BBQ are among the local favorites who opened up outposts at Petco Park for the 2021 season.

• Puesto Mexican restaurant is located on the Field level at first and third base (sections 119 and 120), serving Puesto Perfect Guacamole, tacos, and margaritas. Traditional Mexican highlights from the local outpost include the quesobirria (shredded beef short rib) taco.
• Grand Ole BBQ is taking over the spot occupied by Phil’s BBQ in Section 113 behind first base and serving authentic, Texas-style barbecue. Try the Topo Chico margarita.
• Barrio Dogg can be found out in Gallagher Square and again on the Terrace Level (Section 204). The Barrio Logan gem serves Tijuana-style, bacon-wrapped hot dogs on brioche buns. It doesn’t get more local than that.
• Cravory Cookies are well-known to any local San Diegan with a sweet tooth. Delicious, fresh, gourmet cookies with interesting recipes. Serving ice cream as well. Find them next to the Western Metal Building in section 126. Try the blue Cookie Monster.
• Din Tai Fung Taiwanese Buns!

Tappit for In-Seat Dining

The San Diego Padres and Tappit signed a multi-year deal to provide safe, contactless mobile payment technology throughout the ballpark. Tappit has already partnered with the NBA San Antonio Spurs, NFL Kansas City Chiefs and Jacksonville Jaguars. The Padres’ Petco Park is the first contract for a baseball stadium.

In Clubs and Terrace Level Sections Only, fans will access the tech through the MLB Ballpark App on their cellphone and use it to purchase food, drinks and other items.

For increased safety, there will be no vendors walking the aisles selling beer, peanuts, popcorn, cotton candy, ice cream etc.

The bright side, you won’t have to miss as much of the game standing in line. When your order is ready for pickup, you will receive a text.

For Reference – Previous (And Future) Years

The following information may or may not be relevant for the 2021 season. What follows is a guide to the best peanuts, Cracker Jacks and fish tacos at San Diego’s famous ballpark to help you map out your in-game eating. For places to eat outside the stadium, view our guide to restaurants near Petco Park. Here’s our gluten-free guide. If your idea of food is simply “beer,” read our Petco Park local and craft beer guide. If your idea of food is simply “vegetables,” read our vegan and vegetarian guide.

Overwhelmed? Here are the top most recommended foods to eat at Petco Park. Also yes you can bring water as well as outside food. And here is where the restrooms are located.

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