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The start of the 2023 MLB season is finally here, with Opening Day ringing in on Thursday, March 30. Because of that, it is time to look at some of the wildest menu items that will be coming to a ballpark near you.
Each and every year, teams try to outdo each other with their insane concession items and 2023 is once again delivering; going above and beyond your wildest imagination.
We’ve gone through some of the most intriguing items that have been announced leading up to Opening Day and narrowed down the top choices.
What are some of the best and craziest ballpark foods that you can try across the country this season? Let’s have a look.
Atlanta Braves – The Cleanup Burger
NEW “THE CLEANUP BURGER” at @Braves: SERVES FOUR PEOPLE — 4x All-Beef Patties, Hash Browns, Sunny Side-Up Fried Egg, 🧀, Maple Syrup + Hickory-Smoked BACON On Buttermilk Belgian Waffles (Cred: @TruistPark) [1871 Grille] pic.twitter.com/v9f2sg3Ms8
— Kari Steele (@KariVanHorn) March 30, 2023
This creation should be illegal. I know some brave soul will attempt to eat the entire thing by himself, but it is meant to feed four and has everything you need to fill you up for the afternoon.
Ingredients: Four beef patties, hash brows, sunny side up egg, cheese, maple syrup, and hickory-smoked bacon on buttermilk Belgian waffles.
Oakland Athletics – Strawberry Churro Cheesecake
Think I will go to an @Athletics game now.
Presenting their new Strawberry Churro Cheesecake ($12) pic.twitter.com/55iLy9g7Tf
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) March 27, 2023
All I have to say is, “yes please!”
New York Yankees – Bronx Burrito
NEW Veggie Bronx Burrito at @Yankees: Fried Sweet Plantains, Cheddar 🧀, Chipotle Mayo, Salsa Verde, Rice + Beans (Cred: Charles Wenzelberg/ @NewYorkPost) [SEC 311] pic.twitter.com/Ml9vg9pkQO
— Kari Steele (@KariVanHorn) March 23, 2023
The Yankees are playing right into the Bronx culture with this offering and bringing some platanos to the menu.
Ingredients: Fried sweet plantains, cheddar cheese, chipotle mayo, salsa verde, rice, and beans.
Tampa Bay Rays – Brisket Banh Mi
NEW Brisket Bahn Mi at @RaysBaseball (Cred: @LevyRestaurants) pic.twitter.com/ob0ZFYMYcz
— Kari Steele (@KariVanHorn) March 29, 2023
The Rays are going to offer a Vietnamese staple, the banh mi sandwich, but it’s being Americanized with some juicy brisket that will be impossible to turn down.
Chicago Cubs – Quesabirria
New at @Cubs Games: Quesabirria —Barbacoa, Spanish onions, Chihuahua cheese spicy ancho chile sauce loaded into a crispy tortilla.
(📸 by @LevyRestaurants) pic.twitter.com/SFAlaDKAz2
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) March 28, 2023
You can never go wrong with birria tacos, but when you add it into quesadilla form you are really taking things next level. Just make sure to grab some extra napkins.
Ingredients: Barbacoa, Spanish onions, Chihuahua cheese, and spicy ancho chile sauce loaded into a crispy tortilla.
Texas Rangers – Boomstick Burger
NEW BOOMSTICK BURGER at @Rangers: TWO FEET OF CHILI CHEESEBURGERS + ONION RINGS pic.twitter.com/NoKZe6KooD
— Kari Steele (@KariVanHorn) March 29, 2023
If you thought The Cleanup Burger was excessive, the Boomstick Burger from the Texas Rangers is next level — featuring TWO FEET of chili cheeseburgers and onion rings. Get your Pepto ready.
Ingredients: Chili cheeseburgers and onion rings.
Los Angeles Dodgers – Deep Fried Cheesecake
New at @Dodgers Games: Tempura battered New York-style cheesecake on a stick, served with raspberry sauce!
(📸 by @LevyRestaurants) pic.twitter.com/RYjtDtSB4X
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) March 28, 2023
The Dodgers kept it nice and simple, but oddly appealing by tapping into all of our guilty pleasures with some deep-fried cheesecake.
Arizona Diamondbacks – Bacon Jalapeno Philly Fry Helmet
NEW BACON Jalapeño Philly Fry Helmet at @Dbacks: Juicy Steak, Decadent 🧀 Sauce, Pico De Gallo, Jalapeños + Smoked BACON (Cred: @LevyRestaurants) pic.twitter.com/PwUqhIQdFm
— Kari Steele (@KariVanHorn) March 29, 2023
I dare you to say no. Nothing says ballpark food like some loaded fries and food in a tiny helmet, and this checks all the boxes.
Ingredients: Juicy steak, decadent cheese sauce, pico de gallo, jalapenos, and smoked bacon.
Toronto Blue Jays – Poutine Dog
New at @BlueJays games: The Poutine Hot Dog (C$9.99)
(📷 by @aramarksports) pic.twitter.com/RAc3Tz9HGS
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) March 27, 2023
It’s pretty simple, but sounds delicious: poutine on a hotdog.
New York Mets – Fried Chicken Sandwich
NEW Fried Chicken Sandwich by @JacobsPickles at @Mets: Honey BBQ Sauce On Glazed Doughnut Buns (Cred: @MattMonagan) pic.twitter.com/ZNJkC8n77Y
— Kari Steele (@KariVanHorn) March 23, 2023
Your arteries and blood sugar will both hate you, but it seems worth it.
Ingredients: Fried chicken with honey BBQ sauce on glazed doughnut buns.
Miami Marlins – Cubano Gigante
NEW Cubano Gigante at @Marlins: 34-Inches. 2.5 Pounds. Feeds 4-8. Roasted Mojo Pork, Sweet Ham, 🧀, Mustard, Pickles + Special Sauce (Cred: @AndySlater) $50 pic.twitter.com/MnUbB3J2Hq
— Kari Steele (@KariVanHorn) March 29, 2023
The sandwich certainly lives up to its name. Made for 4 to 8 people, the Cubano Gigante measures a whopping 34 inches and weighs 2.5 pounds.
Ingredients: Roasted mojo pork, sweet ham, swiss cheese, mustard, pickles, and special sauce.
Cincinnati Reds – Skyline Chili Nachos
NEW @Skyline_Chili Nachos at @Reds: Shredded Cheddar 🧀, Nacho 🧀 Sauce + Skyline Chili [SEC 115 & 418] pic.twitter.com/FQ9lxc75WD
— Kari Steele (@KariVanHorn) March 23, 2023
I mean, did you expect anything less?
New York Mets – Sundae Donuts Ice Cream Shakes
New at @Mets Games: Sundae Donuts Ice Cream Shakes pic.twitter.com/4VHUa2RirP
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) March 23, 2023
Good luck!
