Football season is finally back. As the Arizona Cardinals get ready to gear up for the preseason, the culinary team geared up to showcase over two dozen new foods that will be available to guests at State Farm Stadium for the 2026 season.
Some of the most exciting new offerings include sweet maple bourbon chicken wings dipped in waffle dust, trendy Japanese-inspired milk bread sandwiches and customizable ice cream bars that guests can watch as they are hand dipped right in front of them.
In addition to all of the new offerings from Craft Culinary Concepts, celebrity chef Mark Tarbell has taken on an even bigger role with the Cardinals' food program after debuting his first in-stadium restaurant, Tarbell's Cha Cha Mouche, in 2025 alongside his bottled
Cardinals-inspired wines. New in 2026 is a brand-new concept called Tarbell's Pizza.
"We dipped a little pinkie toe in the water last year with the tapas and wine bar at the club level and there was a lot for us to learn," Tarbell told The Republic. "I was excited, honored and scared, but because (the Cardinals) are so welcoming and supportive, we were able to grow from last year."
Here's a look at all of the new food options available at State Farm Stadium in 2026.
New foods from Craft Culinary Concepts at State Farm Stadium
Craft Culinary Concepts is the primary food vendor responsible for concessions at State Farm Stadium.
New offerings for the 2026 season include:
- Walkin' Tacos (Sections 126 and 434). Comes with your choice of Doritos Nacho Cheese Chips or Fritos topped with Tostitos nacho cheese sauce, taco meat, elote street corn and/or Tostitos vegetarian chili. Additional toppings include salsa, sour cream, shredded lettuce, shredded cheese and jalapeños. They can be made vegetarian or gluten-free with modifications.
- Elote Streen Corn (Sections 126 and 434). Elote street corn garnished with cotija cheese, Tajin, cilantro and lime, served with a side of tortilla chips.
- Copper State Cheesesteaks (Section 136). Made with shaved ribeye topped with grilled onions, poblano chiles, roasted poblano queso, shredded lettuce, diced tomato and shredded cheese, served on frybread.
- Indian Frybread Dog (Sections 107, 129, 235, 247, 408 and 420). Hot Dog covered with chili, shredded cheese, shredded lettuce, diced tomato, crema and roasted jalapeño sauce served in a frybread bun.
- Chicken and Waffle Wings (Sections 107, 129, 247, 408, and 420). Traditional bone-in chicken wings coated in waffle batter and topped with a maple bourbon glaze, served with french fries.
- Arizona Chiltipin Honey Hot Chicken Breast Sandwich (Section 124). Fried chicken breast served on a brioche bun, dressed in lettuce, tomato, pickles and tanker sauce.
- Big Red Turkey Wrap (Sections 103, 119, 125, 220, 406, 434, 437, 450 and 452). A Big Red tortilla filled with shaved smoked turkey breast, Crow’s Dairy goat cheese spread, citrus dressed superfood slaw, smashed cucumber salad and superfood crunch (toasted hemp seeds, chia seed, pepita and nutritional yeast).
- Spicy Super Protein Salad (Sections 103, 125, 220, 229). Little gem lettuce garnished with chile pequin grilled flank steak, hard-boiled egg, roasted vegetables, ancho chimichurri dressing and superfood crunch. Gluten-free.
- Hand Dipped Ice Cream Bars (Section 137). Ice cream dipped in chocolate with several choices of toppings.
New club level-only offerings from Craft Culinary Concepts
Several new food offerings are available only for those with tickets on the club level of the stadium.
- Beef Birria Machete (Sections 210 and 240). Beef birria topped with Oaxaca and Menonita cheeses in an extra-large tortilla, served with diced red onions, cilantro, roasted tomato salsa, house made guacamole, crema, roasted jalapeño, Mexican onions, lime wedges and rich consommé.
- Chopped Cheese Machete (Sections 210 and 240). Griddled ground beef in an extra-large tortilla dressed with diced onions, adobo seasoning and American cheese, topped with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes and bodega sauce.
- Red Dog Milk Toast Sandwiches (Section 229). Available in four flavors: bacon, egg and cheese dressed with chipotle kewpie mayo and chives; breaded mozzarella grilled cheese garnished with fresh basil pesto and "Sunday sauce" dip; Beef birria and Chihuahua cheese topped with diced red onion, cilantro, chipotle crema and consommé; and Dubai chocolate mousse sprinkled with candied pistachios, toasted kataifi and fresh strawberries. All served with homemade Kettle chips.
New rivalry game items at State Farm Stadium in 2026
At every game, Craft Culinary Concepts will offer rivalry-inspired items at all Rivalry Grill locations, available in sections 129, 235 and 420. Executive chef Sean Kavanaugh said he took popular foods from the away team's home states and added an "Arizona twist."
Some examples for the 2026 season are:
- Dallas Cowboys BBQ Brisket Burger (August 22). Made with a locally sourced, organic K4 Ranch beef patty, smoked brisket and pickles topped with jalapeño cowboy candy and barbecue sauce on a griddled brioche bun.
- Seattle Seahawks Sonoran Style Seattle Dog (September 20). Comprises a bacon wrapped all-beef hot dog garnished with whipped cream cheese, griddled onions, roasted jalapeño sauce and yellow mustard, served on a brioche bun.
New items at Tarbell's Pizza inside State Farm Stadium
Tarbell's Pizza is located in the club level sections 209 and 240.
- Classic Margherita Pizza – A Neapolitan-style pie with Tarbell’s signature marinara sauce, creamy fresh mozzarella, fresh basil leaves and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil on a crisp, thin crust. Vegetarian.
- Soppressata Pizza – Tarbell calls it "the better pepperoni." Comprising thinly sliced crispy soppressata (spicy Italian dry-cured salami) layered over classic marinara sauce with melted mozzarella.
- Crisp Korean-Style Chicken Pizza – Crispy fried chicken tossed in a savory soy glaze with bright lemon-butter, topped with tangy kimchi relish, shaved scallions, gochujang drizzle and fresh mozzarella.
- Tar’s BBQ Chicken Pizza – Tender chicken with a tangy lime-molasses BBQ sauce, charred tomato sauce, shaved red onion and fresh mozzarella.
- Tarbell’s Vegan Chorizo Pizza – House-made Tarbell’s vegan chorizo with "smoky, spicy Spanish notes," dairy-free vegan mozzarella and fresh basil on a gluten-free crust. There is a chance of cross contamination, as it is prepared in the same oven as regular pizza.
New items at Tarbell's Cha Cha Mouche Tapas & Wine Bar
Tarbell's Cha Cha Mouche Tapas & Wine Bar is located in the club level section 233.
- Artisan Cheese and Charcuterie Board – Comprises artisanal cheeses, premium salumi and gourmet accompaniments, Noble Bread crisps, savory jams, house-pickled vegetables, candied pumpkin seeds and Arizona honey.
- Crispy Chicken Sushi Roll – Made with ponzu aioli, shredded kimchi, crispy tempura and scallions, served in a traditional rice sushi roll.
- Pulled to Order Mozzarella Caprese Salad – Butter lettuce garnished with heirloom tomatoes, fresh basil pesto and balsamic aioli glaze. Gluten-free and vegetarian.
- Lobster Roll Sliders – Maine-style lobster topped with lemon aioli and tarragon served on a buttery slider bun.
- Famous Chocolate Mousse Cups — Belgian chocolate covered with smooth whipped cream. Gluten-free and vegetarian.
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