Mets' new food items at Citi Field for the 2026 season
The Mets are expanding the Citi Field experience in 2026 after a record-setting season at the turnstiles, with several changes aimed directly at Long Islanders.
Coming off a year that drew more than 3.1 million fans, the team is rolling out a sweeping slate of upgrades, including $5 off Long Island Rail Road day passes to Mets-Willets Point, along with the largest food menu in stadium history, expanded theme nights, and a growing lineup of non-baseball events designed to turn the ballpark into a year-round destination.
“This is the biggest menu in Citi Field history,” said Jason Eksterowicz, the team’s senior executive chef, pointing to 37 new food items across 27 partnerships. The push comes as Citi Field looks to extend its dominance in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, where it has finished at the top for three straight years. This year’s results are expected next week.
The revamped menu leans on both celebrity chefs and Mets nostalgia. Mets icon Mookie Wilson is entering the mix with Legacy Barbecue, a family-run concept on the promenade level serving pulled chicken sliders.
“I can’t say it’s a dream come true because I never dreamt this would happen,” Wilson told Newsday. “If I did have a dream, this would be the perfect dream.”
Adam Richman returns for a third season with his Home Run Burger stand, where fans can order his classic burger as a single, double, triple, or “Home Run,” or try a caprese burger made with Pat LaFrieda meatball grind patty on a garlic butter ciabatta. Kwame Onwuachi also returns with a new chopped cheese-inspired patty at his Patty Palace, and Judy Joo’s Seoul Bird adds bulgogi cheesesteak spring rolls.
Pat LaFrieda’s Chop House will bring back its signature tomahawk steak, while Wok n’ Roll adds clam chowder and cookies-and-cream egg rolls. Food trucks will expand vegetarian options, including veggie “nada” empanadas from Puerto Rican soul food kitchen Eat in the Cave, and tacos de nopales with sautéed Mexican cactus from Taqueria Ramirez.
Just a few of the new food items at Citi Field this season, clockwise from top left: Catcus Taco, Pig Beach BBQ Loaded Cornbread, Adam Richmond's Burgers and Kimchi Ruben.
Beyond the food, the Mets are broadening the stadium’s reach with a growing calendar of major events. Citi Field will host multiple New York City FC matches for the first time, along with concerts including Noah Kahan and the Queens Classic featuring Gotham FC ahead of the World Cup. Team president of business operations Lew Sherr said the match could become “the most-attended women’s soccer game in the country.”
The team is also targeting ease of access for Long Island fans. In addition to the $5 LIRR discount, a family fare option allows up to four children ages 5 to 17 to ride for $1 each with a paying adult, making trips to Queens more affordable for families.
For drivers, the Mets are introducing prepaid parking for the first time. Fans can reserve spots in advance for $40, compared with $50 for drive-up parking, streamlining arrival on game days.
Inside the gates, fan-favorite promotions are returning, including block parties, Family Sundays, and $5 Tuesdays.
The 2026 season will also lean into Mets history. The club is celebrating the 40th anniversary of the 1986 World Series team with giveaways, including bobbleheads and a replica championship ring, along with an on-field reunion expected to draw fan interest throughout the summer. Carlos Beltran is set to be inducted into the Mets Hall of Fame, as are former player Lee Mazzilli and player and manager Bobby Valentine.
