The 9 Best Things to Eat (and Drink) at Coors Field

MLB ballpark food is famously excessive, and it seems like each year, stadiums set out to up the outrageous factor. But if Doritos Cool Ranch–crusted hot dogs and cotton candy fries sound like a stomachache to you, rest assured that Coors Field is leaning into tried-and-true ballpark treats for its 30th anniversary—along with a curveball here and there.

For food fans, the biggest scouting question this season is where to find the best hot dog in Coors Field, considering the Biker Jim’s exodus that has left the home team without elk jalapeño cheddar dogs and bacon cheddar brats.

The Colorado Rockies play their first home game at 2:10 p.m. on Friday, April 4 , against the Oakland Athletics. And on April 26, you can feed your nostalgia at the official Coors Field 30th Anniversary bash. Package deals for that game start at $20 and include a ticket and a limited-edition Dante Bichette (who will throw the first pitch) Rockies T-shirt. That day only, select concession stands (look for the signs) are offering a Super Dog and medium fountain drink combo for the 1995 throwback price of $5.

Whether you’re catching the home opener, the anniversary party, or any other game throughout the season, here are the best food and drinks at Coors Field for the first pitch and throughout the season.

1. Wazee Burger

If you prefer a burger over a dog while rooting for the home team, sink your teeth into the hefty new Wazee Burger (pictured above). The half-pound beef patty is served on a toasted potato bun and topped with cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, and slabs of bacon. This slugger comes with a spicy-sweet, mayo-based “boom boom” sauce; we’d call it a walk-off grand slam. (Sections 125 and 137) 

2. Dessert Nachos

At Coors Field, nachos are more than just a salty snack. The new sweet treat this season is dessert nachos. Puffy, deep-fried flour tortillas are coated in cinnamon sugar and topped with powdered sugar and a generous drizzle of caramel sauce. A side of whipped cream is perfect for dipping or dolloping. (Section 134) 

3. Anniversary Lager

Coors is also celebrating its namesake sports field’s 30th birthday with an exclusive lager brewed at the ballpark’s SandLot Brewery. The brewing team describes the pint as flavor-packed, malty, and full-bodied. The beer will be available all season, which we hope includes a pennant run. (SandLot Brewery and various locations throughout the ballpark)

4. Frosé

You’re in Coors Field—you know what to do. But after downing a Banquet or two, seek out the frosé. Wine slushies are especially clutch during those hot afternoon games where seats are sizzling and you’re better off watching the game from the standing-room-only section near the Silver Bullet Bar. But if you’re a true fan and prefer a frozen drink with team spirit, head to the Captain’s Deck on the Mezzanine Level in center field and you’ll find frozen margs in a Rockies shade of purple. (Silver Bullet Bar)

5. Doritos Walking Nacho

It’s been well over a decade since Taco Bell unleashed the Nacho Cheese Doritos Locos tacos on unsuspecting Mexican food lovers. Despite the popularity of these tacos, culinary innovation involving America’s favorite bright orange chip has been at a standstill—until now. Coors Field is serving nachos with the cheese-flavored chips as a base, and our only question is: “What took so long?” Served in a split-open Doritos bag for convenience, walking nachos come with a choice of carnitas or chicken tinga slathered in green chile queso, jalapeños, and pico de gallo. (Sections 130, 144, and 330)

6. Tornadough Pretzels

If you’re a sucker for Dippin’ Dots, might we recommend following them up with Tornadough pretzels? Both fall in the “fun snack” category. Tornadoughs look like breadsticks, but there’s something really satisfying about pulling the stretchy, spiralized breadstick apart. These underrated Coors Field delicacies taste like a cross between a pastry and pretzel, and you can order them sweet (with cinnamon sugar) or savory (with Parmesan). (Sections 125, 154, and 330)

7. Mustache Pretzels

The most Instagram-ready snack at Coors Field is this mustache-shaped soft pretzel made for silly stadium selfies. A fan favorite at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick (the Scottsdale, Arizona, stadium where the Rockies play their spring training games), these buttery, salt-sprinkled treats—best dunked in molten cheese—are now served at two kiosks at Coors Field. (Sections 144 and 312)

8. Smashburger

You can find burgers throughout Coors Field, but Smashburger slings one of the very best at its rooftop outpost. The fast-casual, Denver-based chain smashes its burger patties as soon as they hit the grill, giving them their signature caramelized char. The abbreviated Smashburger menu at Coors includes classic and bacon smashburgers as well as tots and fries. (Section 303)

9. Berrie Kabobs

You’ve got lots of options for sweet treats at the stadium: churros, cookies, Cracker Jack, cotton candy, funnel cakes, ice cream, and more. But the one stand that consistently draws a crowd at Coors is the Berrie Kabob: a stick loaded with strawberries, bananas, and brownie bites that have been generously drizzled with white and milk chocolates. (Section 132)