The New Food at Daikin Park That’s Actually Worth it

Last year I wasn’t pleased with what I ate from this spot, but I decided to give it a second chance with some of the new menu items. I opted for the muffaletta po’boy ($17) made with Italian meats, provolone, and olives on a pistolet bun, and a side of Creole potato salad. Let me tell you, the flavor was all there—but the potato salad, which has the perfect amount of mustard in it, was honestly my favorite part.

I also tried the alligator boudin quesadilla ($19), which comes with pico de gallo, crema, and avocado. The quesadilla itself is massive, so you’re getting bang for your buck, and it’s very well-seasoned. My only minor complaint is that it’s messy, but the taste makes up for it.

Safe to say, DAT Creole definitely redeemed itself. For the 2025 season, the concept also added Dat Creole Dawgs ($18), which are two hot dogs with pickled okra; a Creole potato salad; and Gumbo Ya Ya ($15) with smoked chicken, andouille sausage, blonde rice, and filé. After loving the other two menu items, I can’t wait to go back and try these.

This sandwich is made with a fried chicken breast tossed in General Tso sauce, topped with pineapple slaw and Sichuan aioli, all on a Martin’s potato bun. The flavor was amazing. The chicken was evenly tossed, and there was just the right amount of toppings to make the portion feel right. The bun, however, was soggy and falling apart, like it couldn’t hold the sauce. For the $16.89 price, I couldn’t justify it, but if you’re dying to eat something with some Asian flair at the ballpark, go for it. Or maybe just ditch the bun.

OK, so this isn’t a new menu item, but given that carajillos had the beverage industry in a chokehold in 2024, I decided to stop by Maven instead of El Tiempo to get my alcoholic-beverage fix (had to calm my pregame jitters).

Maven’s Space City Carajillo is on the expensive side at a whopping $24, but it was absolutely delicious. It was on the stronger side but wasn’t in my face, the sweetness and alcohol were both balanced. The big ice cube made the size of the drink a bit deceiving because you’re not getting as much liquid, making you feel a little worse for spending that much on a cocktail, but hey, that’s ballpark prices for ya. Overall, I think this drink is great for anyone who needs a boost of energy before or during a game.

I knew I needed to sneak a dessert of some sort in the mix, so I opted for the horchachos ($10.99). They’re deep-fried horchata crème balls with sweet plantains that are tossed in cinnamon sugar and topped with caramel, white chocolate sauce, chocolate chips, and toasted coconut flakes.

I’m not sure if it’s because I went on dollar dog night, but my wait for this plate was absurdly long. I hope it isn’t always like that, because this dish is definitely worth trying, and I’d love to order it again next time I visit. It isn’t overly sweet, and doesn’t feel heavy despite quite literally being a basket of fried cream. The plantains were soft and complemented the fried horchata well. I highly recommend it; just remember I warned you about the potential wait.