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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.
| Field Level |
Toyota Terrace |
Upper Deck | |
| .394 Bar | 217 | ||
| Finer ballpark food and drink, no view of the field. AleSmith brews on tap. | |||
| An's Athletic Field Services | Mercado | ||
| Local — Locally made gelato in baseball-themed flavors like Chalk, Clay, and Sand. Genuinely some of the best gelato in the country. | |||
| Beer Bat Steins | |||
| Beer and a souvenir. Twenty four inches tall, 26 ounces of San Diego's finest. | |||
| Belle Glos Wine Market | 102 | ||
| Sparkling, white and red wines by the glass or bottle | |||
| Blue Shield Club Restaurant | 108 | ||
| Elite seating and view with Brandt New York-style steak sandwich, BLTA, carne asada tacos, smoked portobello tacos and full bar | |||
| Blue Water Seafood Market & Grill | 227 | ||
| Local — Fish tacos and sandwiches. Also at the .394 Bar. | |||
| Board and Brew | 205 | ||
| Local — The best sandwiches in North County San Diego come to Petco. Also: beer and AC. (Vegetarian friendly) | |||
| Budweiser Ballpark Eats | 115, 116, 126, 135 | 202, 227 | 305, 310, 315, 326 |
| Hot Dogs, Veggie Dogs, ballpark standards, pretzels, nachos, Coffee. Also in Gallagher Square. (Vegetarian friendly) | |||
| Carnitas' Snack Shack | 130 | 319 | |
| Local — Some of the best carnitas in San Diego. Now at two locations. Try the Loaded Tots — crispy tots topped with carnitas, spicy queso and pico de gallo. | |||
| CoCo Ichibanya | Mercado, 104 | ||
| New 2026 — Local — Japanese curry rice, curry buns, keema cheese fries, garlic naan, and the Fish Fry — panko-crusted horse mackerel on a fresh-baked bun with American cheese, house-made pickles, veggie slaw and tangy sauce. In the Mercado. San Diego's Kearny Mesa location already has a devoted following. (Vegetarian friendly options available) | |||
| Craft Beers of San Diego | 104, 129 | 209, 229 | 303, 328 |
| San Diego craft beer and microbrews | |||
| Delaware North — New Items | 100 | ||
| New 2026 — Near the Home Plate Gate: The Shortstop, a braised beef short rib sandwich with Boursin aioli and au jus on a French roll with kettle chips; and a Chili Cheese Dog, an all-beef frank topped with house-made short rib chili, New School American cheese and onions. | |||
| Cutwater Spirits Rum Bar | 102 | ||
| Local — Cocktails from San Diego-based distillery. Also find them at the Agave Club and Coronado Club. | |||
| The Draft by Ballast Point / Deckman's | 105 | ||
| Local — Michelin-starred Chef Drew Deckman brings Baja flavors to the Garden Level, above Seaside Market. Market fish tacos, oysters on the half shell, zero by-catch shrimp ceviche, carnitas pork wings, Dirty Baja Fries. Don't miss it. | |||
| Elote & Micheladas | 101 | ||
| Mexican-style grilled corn cart with fuego sauce, cotija cheese, Tajin, and lime crema. Look for the Tijuana-Style Bacon-Wrapped Hot Dog! | |||
| Frozen Friar | 228 | ||
| With alcohol or sans, in Mangonada, Island Punch, and Strawberry Lemonade flavors | |||
| Gaglione Brothers | 319 | ||
| Local — Cheesesteaks! Garlic Fries! | |||
| Gelati & Peccati | Mercado | ||
| Local — Roman-style pizza from the Buona Forchetta group, plus new Italian sandwiches on fresh-baked focaccia: Mortadella with stracciatella, arugula and pistachios; Caprese with stracciatella, San Marzano tomatoes and basil pesto. | |||
| Grand Ole BBQ | Gallagher | ||
| Local — Follow your nose to find borracho fries, Texas hot links, smoked brisket and pulled pork. The Gallagher Square anchor. | |||
| Hodad's | 104, 131 | 230 | 300 |
| Local — Hamburgers from the famous Ocean Beach institution. Massive, messy, and worth every napkin. (Vegetarian friendly) | |||
| Jack In The Box | 323 | ||
| Local — San Diego's home grown fast-food chain is serving tacos, chicken strips, curly fries and other menu favorites plus a signature Purple Haze cocktail. | |||
| Kona Big Wave Patio | 227 | ||
| Ousting the king of beers, Kona brews, Hawaiian bowls and other island-inspired grindz. Try the Slider Trio! | |||
| Lane's Lemonade Stand | 104, 113, 125, 133 | 208, 213 | 302, 309, 320, 323 |
| Dippin' Dots ice cream, Lemonade and sweets like cotton candy, snow cones, churros | |||
| The Loft | Western Metal | ||
| Hot dogs, sausages, nachos, a full bar, and beer | |||
| Mini Donut Company | 107 | ||
| Local — North County-based, serving fresh mini donuts in fun rotating flavors. A Liberty Station favorite now inside the park. | |||
| Mister Softee | 109, 133 | ||
| Soft Serve ice cream in a helmet, floats | |||
| Negihama Sushi | Mercado, 104 | ||
| Local — Fresh grab-and-go sushi from the sister restaurant of Uni Sushi in Mission Valley. | |||
| Padre Pretzels | 206 | ||
| New 2026 — Fresh-baked pretzel concept on the Terrace Level. Braided pretzels in 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. Pretzel bites in Cinnamon Sugar with Vanilla Icing or Classic Salted with Cheese Sauce. | |||
| Santa Maria Grill at Pacifico | Power Alley, 129 | ||
| Baja Lobster Roll and Lob Dog | |||
| Pizza Port | 121 | 213 | 311, 320 |
| Local — Pizza, Pizza Port Beer, Garlic Beer Buddies — no breath mints though! One of San Diego's great craft brewpub legends. | |||
| Pop Pie Co. | Power Alley, 129 | ||
| New 2026 — Local — San Diego's beloved pie concept makes its Petco debut. Classic Chicken and Green Hog & Cheese (slow-braised pork shoulder, roasted peppers, tomatillo and Jack cheese) in an all-butter crust. Served with freshly made mashed potatoes and gravy. | |||
| The Porch | 124 | ||
| Beers by Pacifico | |||
| Puesto Mexican | 119, 120 | 202 | |
| Local — Grab the braised short rib taco, margaritas, birria, guacamole, al pastor burrito. Award-winning Mexican street food done right. | |||
| Randy Jones BBQ | 118 | 305, 306, 323 | |
| Local — Beef brisket, hot dogs and other bbq-sauced grillables from the Padres legend | |||
| Sambazon | 109 | ||
| Local — Acai bowls and margaritas, including the Padres Acaí Bowl and a Dragon Fruit Margarita. (Vegetarian friendly) | |||
| San Diego's Finest Hot Chicken | 316 | ||
| Hot Hen spicy fried chicken sandos with fuego sauce, pickles and Fresno chile slaw on a brioche bun. Consistently one of the highest-rated sandwiches in the park. | |||
| San Diego Shaved Ice | Gallagher | ||
| Ice, shaved and topped with sweet colorful syrups. Perfect for Gallagher Square afternoons. | |||
| Seaside Market | 105 | ||
| Local — Freshest spot for "Cardiff Crack" tri-tip, hot bar and health options. Flatbreads, salads, fresh fruit, fresh juices, wine and craft beer. Also home to the legendary Banana Bread Pudding. (Vegetarian friendly) | |||
| Seaside Market Tri-Tip | 110, Gallagher | 308, 311, 322, 327 | |
| Local — Kiosks with the famous Cardiff Crack BBQ tri-tip. One of the top must-eats in the park. | |||
| Spiro's Mediterranean Cuisine | 124 | ||
| Local — Traditional classic Greek gyro and Horiatiki bowl. Great deal, underrated. | |||
| Stone Brewing | 126 | 309 | |
| Local — San Diego's craft beer pioneer now has its own Stone Tap Room in a newly renovated bar at Section 309, with sweeping views of downtown and Coronado. Rotating taps include Stone IPA, Delicious IPA, Delicious Hazy IPA, Buenaveza Lager, ///Fear.Movie.Lions Hazy IPA, and seasonal West Coast releases. Also pouring at Section 126 in left field and at Craft Beer Row behind Home Plate. Season ticket members get discounted pours from gate open to first pitch. | |||
| Teaspoon | Gallagher | ||
| Local — A Gallagher Square boba tea favorite with Thai tea, silky mango, and Guava Sunset flavors. | |||
| Tiki Town | 292 | ||
| Local — Cutwater Tiki Bar |
Overwhelmed? Here are the top most recommended foods to eat at Petco Park. Try to get a taste of Mexican culture. Also yes you can bring water as well as outside food. And here is where the restrooms are located. Looking for a sit-down option? See our full guide to restaurants inside Petco Park.
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