Major League Latin Flavor at MLB Concession Stands!

The buzz on the Jackie Robinson inspired movie 42 is high, the debates about Alex Rodriguez’s worth have begun, the country is divided into National and American leagues; Major League Baseball season is underway! Fresh air, stiff competition, and a plenty of noshes — we couldn’t be happier! This season, forget the hot dogs, peanuts, and cracker jacks. New ballpark menus are cropping up across the country and include Cuban sandwiches, carne asada, tacos, and other delicioso foods. From drinks to entrees to snacks, there’s a Latin dish for every fan.

“It’s important for us to offer something for everyone at our venues,” says Erin Noss of ARAMARK, which handles concessions for MLB teams like the Mets, the Red Sox and the Angels. “Our chefs are committed to creating new menus that incorporate current trends and diverse flavors, and the popularity of Latin cuisine has definitely influenced our menu offerings.

Since ballpark menus are getting more diverse and more exciting, TLK checked in with major league ballparks across the country, including New York, Boston, Miami, Chicago and Los Angeles, so you know what’s what the next time you head out to the ballgame. 

New York Mets at Citi Field

Mets fans at Citi Field may love pizzas and knishes but they’re also craving Latin food.

The Goya burrito, available in the Promenade Club, features Goya marinated pork shoulder with white rice, Goya black beans, guacamole and sour cream in a plain wrap.

You can also order a Nacho Grande with either shredded chicken or beef, served over house-fried chips. Nacho toppings include cheese sauce, signature charro beans, pico de gallo, salsa and a fresh jalapeno garnish.

Still hungry? Try some elote, Latin corn on the cob; carnitas (pork) tacos, chicken Mole Pipian tacos, featuring a green mole sauce made from pumpkin seeds; or chile-marinated skirt steak tacos.

New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium

You won’t go hungry while watching the boys in blue.

Whether you’re enjoying a Cuban sandwich on a panini or eating a chicken and rice bowl, Yankee Stadium’s Latin food menu won’t disappoint. They’ve got “Build your own nacho” locations around the stadium where you can customize your nachos with toppings like beef, queso, salsa, guacamole, jalapenos, sour cream and fresh vegetables.  There’s also a new nacho plate that’s topped with pulled pork.

Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field

Don’t forget your appetite when you head to Wrigley Field, home of the Chicago Cubs. Executive Chef David Burns and his team have lots of tasty dishes on the menu including pulled pork sandwiches.

You’re going to need a lot of napkins when you order the Big Slugger Nachos, which have two pounds of chips, chili con carne, cheese, jalapenos, sour cream, tomatoes, olives and other toppings.

Boston Red Sox – Fenway Park 

Red Sox fans have a lot of Latin food choices, like the Cuban sandwich available at El Tiante on Yawkey Way. The ham, pork and pickles sandwich, named for Cuban and former Red Sox Luis Tiant, is prepared on a six-inch Panini.

Order your choice of steak, chicken or vegetable burritos or tacos and quesadillas, all of which can be topped with ingredients like pico de gallo, black beans, jalapenos, sour cream, corn salsa, rice with cilantro, guacamole, lettuce and cheese.

Don’t miss out on the nachos at Fenway. They’ve got choices like tortilla chips with nacho dipping sauce; “Nachos Grande,” which is a bowl of tortilla chips with beans, salsa, cheese, and other toppings, without meat; or “Monster Nachos” which have five pounds of chips, toppings and your choice of beef, chicken or vegetables.

Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park

Tex-Mex cuisine is also on the menu at Minute Maid Park, home of the Houston Astros. Chef Bryan Caswell’s El Real steak and chicken fajitas is a popular dish, as are the Kickin’ Nachos, a “monster serving of specialty nachos,” which feature chicken, beef fajita, buffalo chicken and chipotle chicken. There’s also the Goya Latin Café, which has Goya products and recipes, like beef picadillo, available in made-to-order burritos.

Miami Marlins at Marlins Park

Marlins baseball fans in Miami have lots of Latin menu choices.Stop by Miami Mex for their Grilled Mahi Tacos, which include grilled blackened Mahi with chipotle aioli, cilantro vinaigrette, shredded lettuce, diced onions, and tri-color tortilla threads. At Rincon Habana & Goya Café, you can order a pressed Cuban sandwich or try the rice and bean bowl.

For a twist on traditional ballpark food, head to Fan Feast for the Kayem foot long nacho dog, which is topped with chili, chipotle cheese sauce, jalapenos, pico de gallo, and tri color tortilla threads.  Fan Feast also serves up nachos with house-made chipotle cheese sauce. 

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Angel Stadium 

Southern Californians coming to Angel Stadium love Angels’ baseball and Latin food.

“Chronic Taco is our busiest concession stand,” says Jeff Grupe of Angels’ concession provider Aramark, explaining the game day wait time for Chronic Taco’s main location is often 45 minutes. (There are two Chronic Taco locations at the ballpark.)

Chronic Taco foods to try include: tortas, carnitas, chicken, carne asada, and charro beans. For a SoCal take on Mexican food, check out the Cali Dog, a signature Angel Dog that’s wrapped in a flour tortilla and then deep-fried. The finishing touches? Chili or avocado cream and sour cream.

Stay refreshed with drinks including agua frescas like watermelon water; jicama; and horchata. At the Knothole Club, a Latin favorite is the Sonoran steak torta, which features telera rolls with carne asada and chorizo beans. The Knothole Club also has 20 beers on tap, including Modelo and Pacifico.

San Francisco Giants at AT&T Park 

Nachos and churros are sold all over AT&T Park, home to the World Champion San Francisco Giants.

SF Mission Style Burritos, sold at Joe Garcia’s, come with your choice of carne asada, grilled chile lime chicken, pork carnitas, or marinated grilled fish. They’re served with rice, refried or pinto beans, as well as cheese, salsa, pico de gallo, guacamole and sour cream.

Try out the park’s signature “Cha Cha Bowl,” which is served at Orlando’s Caribbean BBQ, named in honor of Hall of Fame Giants’ player Orlando Cepeda. The Cha Cha bowl has layers of black beans, rice and jerk chicken, all topped with house made pineapple salsa. Take a bite of a Cubano pressed sandwich or the hand-carved “Baby Bull” marinated tri-tip sandwich. Looking for cerveza? Check out one of the two Tres Restaurants for Latin beers like Negro Modelo, Pacifico and Corona.

Sure you can get a Dodger Dog at Dodger Stadium, but wouldn’t you rather have a Doyer Dog instead? Doyer Dogs have chile, nacho cheese, pico de gallo and jalapenos.

Street style tacos are available with your choice of carne asada or pork carnitas and are served with salsa roja, a cilantro and onion mix and lime. For a meatless option, check out the fish tacos, which are topped with shredded cabbage and chile lime cream.

Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field

“Seeing as how Phoenix is nestled in the high Sonoran desert, fans really appreciate being able to sample the variety of Latin influences in the region’s cuisine,” says Michael Snoke, Executive Chef at the Arizona Diamondbacks’ Chase Field.

Craving a taco and a hot dog? Combine the two by ordering a Taco Dog, which is a hot dog topped with taco ingredients like includes ground beef, veggies, pico de gallo, sour cream and cheese. The achiote basted grilled mushroom burrito, served at the “A-Zona Grill” mini restaurant, is wrapped in a red chile tortilla and comes with cilantro rice, black beans, achiote grilled mushrooms, pepper jack cheese, and salsa rojo.

For a meatless option, head to concession stands where you can order the vegan burrito, which has chile marinated grilled vegetables, black beans and cilantro-lime cabbage.