Coachella 2019 Food & Drink Guide: Must-Try Eats, New Features & Vendor Lineup
Beyond the iconic music lineup, the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival boasts a world-class culinary scene that attracts food enthusiasts. From vibrant food trucks to gourmet multi-course dinners under the desert stars, here's your comprehensive guide to the best food and drinks at Coachella 2019.
Exciting New Features for Food Lovers at Coachella 2019
Postmates Pickup
Tacos from Trejos Tacos // Image courtesy of Trejos Tacos.
Avoid long lines and order festival favorites directly via the Coachella app. In 2019, Coachella partners with Postmates for Postmates Pickup, letting you pre-order from 10 top restaurants, drinks, and merch. Collect your order quickly at dedicated pickup spots.
Good Burger from Monty's Good Burger // Image courtesy of Monty's Good Burger.
Participating Postmates Pickup spots for Coachella 2019:
- Cheezus
- Fat Dragon
- Hanjip
- Monty’s Good Burger
- Ms. Chi
- Pizzanista
- Sweetfin Poke
- Top Round Hamburgers
- Trejos Tacos
- Wolf
Dumplings from Ms. Chi // Image courtesy of Ms. Chi.
Download the official Coachella app ahead of time to streamline your weekend feasting.
New Culinary Experiences
Chego rice bowl from Chego // Image courtesy of Chego.
Renowned Chef Roy Choi marks his 10th year at Coachella with KogiTown, a dedicated zone featuring his signature kogi tacos, burritos, Chego bowls, and loaded fries.
Lamb ribs from Gwen // Image courtesy of Gwen.
VIP passholders can book at the exclusive Gwen pop-up by Chefs Curtis and Luke Stone. Secure reservations via OpenTable for this Hollywood favorite reimagined for the festival.
Beloved Returning Favorites at Coachella 2019
Indio Central Market
Korean BBQ Bowl from Hanjip // Image courtesy of Hanjip.
The shaded Indio Central Market returns bigger than ever with over 15 vendors. Savor vegan ramen from Ramen Hood, Korean BBQ at Hanjip, gourmet grilled cheese from Cheezus, and orange chicken burritos at Fat Dragon. Momofuku's Fuku offers spicy fried chicken sandwiches, plus coffee from LAMILL and matcha from MatchaBar.
Secret Bars
Adventure awaits with hidden bars crafted by top mixologists nationwide. Spot the returning NYC speakeasy PDT (Please Don’t Tell) for exceptional tiki cocktails amid the polo fields.
Outstanding in the Field
Elevate your experience with a reservation at Outstanding in the Field's iconic long table in the VIP Rose Garden. Enjoy a four-course family-style meal paired with cocktails and regional wines as the sun sets.
Your ticket also grants VIP Rose Garden access on dinner night. 2019 schedule:
WEEKEND 1
- Friday, April 12th: Chefs Shirley Chung (Ms Chi Cafe) & Casey Thompson (Chef Casey Thompson)
- Saturday, April 13th: Chefs Nyesha Arrington (Native) & Jessica Largey (Simone)
- Sunday, April 14th: Chefs Elisabeth Prueitt, Katie Hagan-Whelchel & Leah Chin-Katz (Tartine)
WEEKEND 2
- Friday, April 19th: Chefs Adam Sobel (Cal Mare) & Ray Garcia (Broken Spanish & B.S. Taqueria)
- Saturday, April 20th: Chefs Susan Feniger & Mary Sue Milliken (Border Grill)
- Sunday, April 21st: Chef Jason Neroni (The Rose Venice)
Complete Vendor Lineup for Coachella 2019
Indio Central Market
Poke Bowl from Sweetfin Poke // Image courtesy of Sweetfin Poke.
- Van Leeuwen’s
- Fat Dragon
- Fuku
- Hawkin’s House of Burgers
- Vegatinos
- Ramen Hood
- Ms. Chi
- Hanjip
- Pizza by Round 2
- MatchaBar
- Konbi
- Cheezus
- Sweetfin
- LAMILL
Beer Barn
Spicy Fried Chicken Sandwich from Fuku // Image courtesy of Fuku.
- Beer Belly
- Fuku
- Square Peg
- Top Round Hamburgers
- 800 Degrees
- Trejos Tacos
- The Cabin
Main VIP
Pastrami Crunchwrap Supreme from Freedman's // Image courtesy of Freedman's.
- Wolf
- Tacos 1986
- Freedman’s
- Backyard Bowls
- Playa Provisions
- Pizzanista!
- MatchaBar
- The Rose Venice
- Menotti’s
- Van Leeuwen’s
- Madre!
- Sweetfin
- Love Hour
- Gwen
Rose Garden
Cha Cha Maycha Latte from Cha Cha Matcha // Image courtesy of Cha Cha Matcha.
- Kazu Nori
- Chingu
- Nana Lu
- Me’ze
- Augustine Wine Car
- Broken Shaker
- Cha Cha Matcha
Boardwalk
Pots of Gold & Rainbows from Salt & Straw // Image courtesy of Salt & Straw.
- Salt & Straw
- Tacos Lobos
- Pressed Juicery
- Seabirds
- Milk Box
Food Court
ShackBurger® from Shake Shack // Image courtesy of Shake Shack.
- Shake Shack
- Wingman
- KogiTown
- PBJ.LA
- McConnell’s
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Featured image by Tacos Lobos
