Miami Marlins introduce new food options at loanDepot park
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These empanadas were the best thing I ate all day. Photo: Martin Vassolo/Axios
There's more to eat than peanuts and Cracker Jack at Marlins games. The team announced new food options at loanDepot park for the 2026 season.
Why it matters: Local restaurants like World Famous House of Mac and Central Park Food Station, which are joining the culinary lineup for the first time, can reach new customers at the ballpark.
State of plate: I got a sneak peek at the new food lineup during a media preview.
Here are my takeaways:
Best thing I ate: The Venezuelan-style empanadas from Central Park Food Station were beautifully fried, yet delicately soft and flavorful. Try it with the spicy salsa!
- The mac and cheese from House of Mac was also on point as always.
- (I'm told these vendors won't be available for the first Marlins home stand, but stay tuned for them next time you visit the ballpark)
Friction point: After all this buzz over the $100 Miami Open hot dog, I was desperately craving a regular hot dog.
- But understandably, the media preview was introducing new offerings, not tried-and-true ballpark fare.
- The Colombian hot dog from Los Verdes was a decent bite if you like saucy dogs.
- But when I go to Marlins games, catch me ordering a $3 hotdog over practically anything else.
1 viral thing to go: It's become a tradition for baseball teams to one-up each other with ridiculously excessive menu items.
- The Marlins are debuting a two-foot carne asada quesadilla called the Machete, which will cost $26.
