The Ultimate Guide To San Diego Padres Petco Park — 2026 Edition

For the 2026 MLB season, San Diego's Petco Park continues to raise the bar as one of the best food destinations in baseball. This year, the biggest additions come in the form of two standout newcomers: globally recognized Japanese curry chain CoCo Ichibanya and San Diego-born comfort concept Pop Pie Co., both bringing fresh flavors to an already elite lineup. 

Petco Park is always ready to deliver one of the finest ballpark experiences in all of professional sports, whether it be for one of the venue's many concerts or full a day of baseball. The home of your San Diego Padres continues to raise the bar with an ever-expanding culinary lineup that rivals the city’s finest restaurants, and two exciting new vendors make their Petco Park debut for 2026.

This guide covers everything you need to know: what’s new, what’s back, where to find it, and how to navigate the park like a pro. Whether it’s your first game or your 500th, welcome back to the best ballpark in baseball. LFG San Diego!!!

What’s New for 2026

Two standout food concepts make their Petco Park debut this season, bringing global Japanese curry and award-winning homemade pies to the ballpark experience for the very first time.

CoCo Ichibanya - NEW 2026
Location: Back of food court area behind Section 102, Field Level

One of the most globally recognized restaurant brands in the world has landed at Petco Park. CoCo Ichibanya, the internationally renowned Japanese curry chain that operates more than 1,400 locations worldwide, makes its ballpark debut this season, bringing its iconic kare raisu (Japanese curry rice) to hungry Friar Faithful.

Founded in 1974 by Tokuji and Naomi Munetsugu, CoCo Ichibanya is the largest Japanese curry restaurant brand on the planet. The concept is built around deep customization: diners choose their spice level, rice portion, and toppings - think crispy katsu, garlic shrimp, cheese, and vegetable croquettes - making it a genuinely personal dining experience even in a ballpark setting.

CoCo Ichibanya already has a devoted San Diego following from its Kearny Mesa location on Convoy Street, which opened in 2021 after a long-awaited debut. A second San Diego outpost is set to open in Hillcrest in 2026 inside the new Denizen Apartments on Sixth Avenue, confirming the brand’s confidence in the city’s appetite for Japanese comfort food. The Petco Park location puts CoCo Ichibanya right in the heart of the action for the first time - a major win for fans looking for something beyond the standard ballpark menu.

What to order at CoCo Ichibanya:

Classic Japanese Curry Rice — choose your spice level (1–10) and rice portion
Pork or Chicken Katsu Curry — crispy breaded cutlet over curry sauce
Garlic Shrimp Curry — a fan favorite loaded with bold flavors
Vegetable Croquette Curry — an excellent vegetarian option

Pop Pie Co. - NEW 2026
Location: Home Run Deck on right field side of Street Level, across from Cerveza Pacifico Grab & Go

San Diego’s beloved pie concept Pop Pie Co. brings its award-winning savory and sweet pies to Petco Park for the first time in 2026. Founded in 2016 and operated by the Sweet & Savory Collective under Steven Torres and Executive Chef Gan Suebsarakham, Pop Pie Co. has earned a devoted following across San Diego for its modern take on classic pies - an all-butter crust, globally inspired fillings, and chef-driven craftsmanship that makes each bite memorable.

The brand is in an active growth phase, with its sixth countywide location opening at La Mesa Village alongside sister concept Stella Jean’s Ice Cream. Pop Pie Co.’s Petco Park debut places the concept on the Street Level right field side, making it an easy stop whether you’re grabbing a pre-game bite or settling in mid-game.

What to order at Pop Pie Co.:

Signature Savory Pies — globally inspired fillings in a house-made all-butter crust
Sweet Pies — rotating seasonal options perfect for dessert
Ask about the daily special — the lineup changes regularly

Returning from 2025: Deckman’s at the Draft
Location: Garden Level, above Seaside Market

The acclaimed 2025 debut partnership between Ballast Point and Michelin-starred Chef Drew Deckman returns for another season. Deckman’s at The Draft remains one of the more exciting food options at any ballpark in America, offering Baja-inspired seafood dishes like market fish tacos, oysters on the half shell, zero by-catch shrimp ceviche, carnitas pork wings, and the indulgent Dirty Baja Fries. Don’t miss it.

Complete Food & Drink Directory

Here’s the full lineup of food and drink vendors at Petco Park for the 2026 season. A star (*) indicates our favorites for 2026:

• 394 by AleSmith  (Section 217, Terrace Level) - Full-service bar and restaurant honoring Tony Gwynn with salads, fried chicken, and mac & cheese.
• AleSmith Bar (Outdoors) - San Diego craft beers from one of the city’s most celebrated breweries.
• An’s Field Services Gelato — Mercado, Field Level — Locally made gelato in baseball-themed flavors like Chalk, Clay, and Sand.
• Ballast Point — Gallagher Square / Section 105 — Sculpin IPA and other classics from one of San Diego’s pioneering craft breweries.
• Ballast Point Swingin’ Friar Ale — Street Level — The ballpark exclusive brew.
• Bar — Upper Level / Field Level — Standard full-service bars.
• Bar Cart — 2 locations — Roving bar service throughout the park.
• Beer Bus — Street Level — Mobile beer service.
• Belle Glos Wine Cellar — Section 102, Field Level — Selection of wines by the glass or bottle.
• Blue Water Seafood — Section 227 / .394 Restaurant — Grilled fish tacos, shrimp tacos, poke, and sashimi.
• Board & Brew — Section 205, Terrace Level — Custom sandwiches like the Turkado paired with craft beer.
• Budweiser Ballpark Eats — 11 locations — Classic ballpark fare including hot dogs, burgers, and nachos.
• Budweiser Beer Loft — Western Metal Building, Terrace Level — Refreshed bar connected to the Rooftop via the new grand staircase.
• Budweiser Grill — 6 locations — Burgers, hot dogs, and classic grilled fare.
• Carnitas’ Snack Shack — Section 130 (2 locations) — A San Diego staple with pork-centric dishes like the Triple Threat sandwich.
• Cerveza Pacifico Grab & Go — Street Level — Quick grab-and-go Pacifico beers.
• CoCo Ichibanya — Food court behind Section 102, Field Level — Global Japanese curry chain making its Petco Park debut with fully customizable kare raisu.
• Craft Beer Row — Field Level — Rotating San Diego craft taps.
• Craft Beers of San Diego — Sections 101, 209, 303, 328 — A showcase of San Diego’s finest craft beers.
• Craft Pier by Ballast Point — Street Level — Ballast Point craft beers in a waterfront-style setting.
• Cutwater Bar — Terrace Level / Field Level — Canned cocktails for a quick refreshment.
• Cutwater Cart — Field Level — Roving Cutwater cocktail service.
• Cutwater Rum Bar — Section 102, Field Level — Rum cocktails from this acclaimed local distillery.
• Deckman’s at The Draft — Garden Level, above Seaside Market — Michelin-starred Chef Drew Deckman’s Baja-inspired seafood: fish tacos, oysters, ceviche, carnitas wings, Dirty Baja Fries.
• Elote Mexican Street Corn — Section 100 (F/G) — Mexican street corn on or off the cob, including a version with Pop Rocks.
• Elysian Cart — Section 101 — Space Dust IPA — a high-ABV, high-value beer option.
• Estrella Jalisco Michelada — Sections 112, 119 (3 locations) — Spiced Mexican beer drinks with tomato juice, lime, and chili.
• Frozen Friar — Section 228, Field Level — Frozen treats and desserts.
• Gaglione Bros. — Sections 124, 319 — San Diego-style cheesesteaks, garlic fries, and a pepper bar.
• Gelati & Peccati — Mercado, Section 104, Field Level — Roman-style square pizzas and gelato from the Buona Forchetta group.
• Grand Ole BBQ — Section 113 / Gallagher Square — Texas-style barbecue from this North Park staple, featuring the choripan sandwich.
• Grab & Go Marketplace — 2 locations — Quick convenience-style snacks and drinks.
• Grab and Go Beer — Street Level — Easy beer pickup.
• Hodad’s — Sections 104, 131, 230, 300 (4 locations) — Ocean Beach’s iconic bacon cheeseburgers, onion rings, and veggie burgers.
• Hot Dogs — Field Level — Classic ballpark hot dogs.
• Jack in the Box — Section 323, Upper Level — San Diego-born fast food: tiny tacos, chicken strips, and a Purple Haze cocktail.
• JuneShine — Field Level / various — Refreshing hard kombucha from this San Diego-based brand.
• Karl Strauss Bar — Sections 112, 318 (2 locations) — San Diego’s original craft brewery on tap.
• Kona Patio — Section 227, Terrace Level — Hawaiian-inspired beers, short rib rice bowls, and sliders.
• Lane Field Lemonade — 13 locations — Lemonade, cotton candy, snow cones, Dippin’ Dots, and churros.
• Margaritas and Micheladas — Terrace Level — Classic game-day cocktails.
• Michelob Ultra Tap, Shop, Go — Field Level — Tap and grab Michelob Ultra.
• Mini Donut Company — Section 109 / Suites — Bite-sized doughnuts in flavors like glazed, cinnamon sugar, and frosted.
• Mister Softee — Sections 109, 111 (2 locations) — Soft-serve ice cream in cones, mini helmets, or floats.
• Modelo — Field Level — Classic Mexican lager.
• Modelo & Pacifico Cart — 2 locations — Roving cerveza service.
• Negihama Sushi — Mercado, Section 104, Field Level — Grab-and-go sushi rolls featuring local catches.
• On Deck Craft Beer — Terrace Level — Rotating craft taps.
• Pacifico — Field Level (3 locations) — The classic Mexican beer, widely available.
• Pacifico Bar — 3 locations — Full Pacifico bar service.
• Pacifico Cart — Field Level — Roving Pacifico service.
• Pizza Port — Sections 121, 213, 311 (3 locations) — Specialty pizza slices and craft beer from this San Diego brewpub legend.
• Pizza Port Plus — Terrace Level — Expanded Pizza Port offerings.
•  Pop Pie Co. — Street Level, right field side — San Diego’s acclaimed savory and sweet pie concept making its Petco Park debut with chef-driven, all-butter crust pies.
• Pretzel Cart — Terrace Level — Classic warm pretzels.
• Puesto — Sections 119, 120, 202 (3 locations) — La Jolla-born Mexican fare with tacos, burritos, and margaritas.
• Randy Jones Grill — Sections 101, 118, 305, 306 (4 locations) — BBQ items and oversized hot dogs from the Padres legend.
• Sambazon — Section 109 — Açaí bowls, smoothies, and açaí margaritas.
• San Diego Sliders — Terrace Level — Mini burgers and slider variations.
• San Diego’s Finest Hot Chicken — Section 316 / Upper Level — Spicy Hot Hen sandwiches with Fresno chile slaw and fuego sauce.
• Seaside Market — Sections 105, 110, 308, 311, 322, 327, Gallagher Square — Known for the legendary “Cardiff Crack” tri-tip sandwich, plus salads, flatbreads, and comfort foods.
• Seaside Market Nachos — 5 locations — Nachos served throughout the park.
• Short Ribs — Field Level — Slow-cooked short rib options.
• Spiro’s — Section 124, Field Level — Gyros, Greek bowls, and salads from this Coronado and La Jolla favorite.
• Stone Brewing — Craft Row, Main Concourse (2 locations) — San Diego’s craft beer pioneer with IPAs and specialty brews on tap.
• Teaspoon — Gallagher Square, Outdoors — Rotating boba tea flavors like Thai Tea, Silky Mango, and Guava Sunset.
• The Cooler by Budweiser — Street Level — Budweiser grab-and-go cold beer.
• The Draft by Ballast Point — Garden Level — Ballast Point craft beers.
• Topo Chico Margaritas — 2 locations — Sparkling water-based margaritas.
• Wine Cart — Section 101 — Wines by the glass for wine enthusiasts.

Around the Ballpark: Before & After the Game

Petco Park’s typical in-and-out privileges (with ticket and metal detector screening) allow fans to explore the neighborhood before, during, and after games. Patrons may also bring in their own wrapped food items. Here are our top picks for nearby eats and drinks:

Doggos Gus at The Lost Abbey — Bacon-wrapped hot dogs, great burgers, and Micheladas
Nick The Greek — Quick gyros and inexpensive beer at this Mediterranean fast-casual chain
Knotty Barrel and Brewing — Tasty grub and local craft beer
The Blind Burro — Upscale Mexican food in a casual and fun setting

Lionfish Modern Coastal — Great seafood spot with frequent specials like Martini Tuesdays
The Deck at Moonshine Flats — Legit BBQ paired with lawn games and a full bar
Bub’s at the Ballpark — Wild bar and eatery with tasty sandwiches and wings
Altitude Sky Lounge — Rooftop lounge atop the Marriott looking down into Petco
Water Grill — Upscale seafood with raw bar and high-end eats
Pendry San Diego — Lionfish, Provisional, Nason’s Beer Hall, and the rooftop Pool House

Practical Tips

• Petco Park is fully CASHLESS — bring a credit or debit card
• In-and-out privileges available with ticket and metal detector screening
• Fans may bring wrapped food items into the park
• There are frequent giveaway nights and theme games, the latter requires a special ticket
• Gallagher Square hosts a house band on the Sycuan Stage before Saturday home games
• The Western Metal Supply Co. Building Rooftop is available for groups of 300+
• The Cutwater Agave Club on the Terrace Level features semi-inclusive food & beverage for members

For tickets, schedule, giveaways, theme games and more, visit padres.com

Let’s Go Padres! LFG San Diego!!!

Originally published on March 19, 2026.