Say what you will about the mixed reviews of the new Snapdragon Stadium – the sun and traffic causing major headaches for some. But one area where the stadium is firing on all cylinders is concessions. The diverse and delicious options of places to eat and drink inside Snapdragon Stadium is among the highlights of the Snapdragon experience and a direct reflection of the San Diego communities that surround the stadium. Local flavors abound.
In fact, Snapdragon was recently recognized as one of the Top Ten College Stadiums for food and drink (by
Yelp), citing The Taco Stand, Crack Shack, Everbowl and Batch & Box cookies as highlights. That’s great news for
SDSU football fans as well as anyone attending
SDFC and Wave soccer matches, concerts and other events at the San Diego stadium. Good luck deciding what to eat! Just know that you cannot go wrong.
Concessions Inside Stadium
Here are some details to help you map out your dining strategy.
Hodad’s
Hamburgers, vegan burgers, fries (Section 102, 122, 333)
Gaglione Brothers
Cheesesteaks & garlic fries (Section 103)
Best Pizza & Brew
Pizza by San Diegans, for San Diegans (Section 103, 122, 329)
Ultra Classics
Fan favorites and stadium classics (Section 104, 114, 137, 327)
Cali BBQ
Slow-cooked San Diego
BBQ: Pulled pork sandwiches, nachos, beans, mac & cheese, peach cobbler (Section 109, 140)
The Taco Stand
Authentic handmade tacos: burritos, chips & salsa, carne asada fries y mas! (Section 111, 141)
Market
Beer, candy, chips, ice cream, coffee (Section 115, 135, 324)
The Crack Shack
Fried chicken and egg fare (Section 141)
Everbowl
Craft acai bowls + superfood smoothies (Section 114 – mobile cart)
Sandbar Sportsbar & Grill
Authentic SoCal food and culture: Fish tacos (Section 116)
Tarantino
Gourmet sausages (Section 101, 135, 326; mobile carts)
Snap-O-Razzzo Hot Dogs
Good ol’ stadium hot dogs and Cracker Jack (Section 114)
Bars & Beverages
Locals Only Tap House – San Diego craft beer & more (Section 101, 104, 109, 120, 114, 138) Dos Equis Bar (Section 101; Two Mobile Carts) Container Bar (Section 139) AleSmith Beers Under The Piers (Piers; Mobile Can Cart) The Still By Cutwater – Canned hard cocktails + signature cocktails like Spiked Dragon (Section 334; Mobile Can Cart) Nova Easy Kombucha Bar (Section 104; Upper Piers) Ballast Point Mobile Can Cart (Mobile) 1800 Tequila (Lower Piers) Lemonade Orchard (Section 102, 134)
Best Food
Need some advice on what to eat at Snapdragon? For unique and local flavor, try the
Coop DeVille sandwich with Schmaltz Fries or
Fire Nugs spicy chicken nuggets from The Crack Shack or the
Pulled Pork Sandwich from Cali
BBQ, hickory smoked for 14 hours. Hodad’s is a beloved institution for some. Try the classic cheesburger. And you won’t go wrong with
anything from the Taco Stand, probably our top pick, which serves authentic Mexican tacos, burritos, and quesadillas.
A favorite specialty item at Best Pizza & Brew is their “Best White Slice,” a flavorful white pizza with rosemary garlic oil, spinach, caramelized onions, and a mix of cheeses.
Vegan
For vegetarians and vegan options, look for the delicious
Mushroom Taco from the Taco Stand or the
Tamal Azteca at Ultra Classics. Everbowl makes a yummy
Aztec Bowl (strawberries, honey, granola and pineapple) and you can also enjoy a
vegan burger at Hodad’s.
The menus will display the following symbols to represent service for special dietary needs:
Vegan V
Vegetarian VG
Gluten-friendly GF
Non-Dairy ND
Local Craft Beer
If you are a drinker (and therefore not a driver), pick up an AleSmith Party Tricks
IPA or San Diego State Ale, or a Ballast Point Swingin’ Friar Ale.
Beer List – A sampling of beers available throughout the stadium: AleSmith .394 Pale Ale, AleSmith Clasico Mexican Lager, AleSmith Nut Brown Ale, AleSmith San Diego State Ale, AleSmith Party Tricks IPA, AleSmith Sun Shine Bliss Hazy IPA, Ballast Point Aloha Sculpin, Ballast Point California Kolsch, Ballast Point Grapefruit Sculpin IPA, Ballast Point Hazy Sculpin, Ballast Point Sculpin IPA, Ballast Point Speedboat Salt and Lime IPA, Ballast Point Tropical Double IPA, Coronado Brewing Orange Ave. Wit, Coronado Brewing Salty Crew Blonde Ale, Karl Strauss Aurora Hoppyalis IPA, Karl Strauss Boat Shoes Hazy IPA, Karl Strauss Mosaic IPA, Karl Strauss Red Trolley Ale, Karl Strauss Tangible Fruited IPA, Resident Chasing Citra, Resident Perky Blonde, Resident Urbanite, Resident Waterfront Wheat.
Beer Prices
Expect to pay around $15 for large cans. Bottled water is $5.
Just Desserts
For a sweet treat, seek out the
Batch & Box cookie cart and pick up their classic chocolate chip cookie (Section 114) or the signature Cocoa Dragon. Or try the epic peach cobbler with vanilla ice cream at
Cali BBQ. You can find Kettle Corn and Dippin’ Dots at
Lemonade Orchard.
Local Food Trucks
San Diegans love their food trucks. Come check out the food trucks at Snapdragon, a rotating variety of three different food trucks can be found in the Northeast corner of the stadium near section 101.
Bringing In Food
Please note: Outside food is not allowed inside the stadium. Only
bottled water.
Get The App
You won’t go hungry for information with the
Snapdragon app.
For places to eat and drink before and after the game, outside the stadium, visit the bars and restaurants near Snapdragon.