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As Coachella 2026 celebrates its milestone 25th anniversary at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, attendees are enjoying a star-studded lineup and memorable performances. Weekend one concluded on April 12, featuring highlights such as Sabrina Carpenter’s energetic opening night set and Justin Bieber’s highly anticipated festival return. On Sunday, Karol G made history as the first Latina artist to headline the event.
Despite the excitement surrounding the music, some festival-goers have expressed frustration over the steep prices for food on-site. General admission tickets range from $549 to $649, yet many feel the cost of meals and snacks is exorbitant.
A TikTok user known as @girlbosstown shared her experience, noting she paid $23 for noodles and $28 for carne asada fries. While she praised the quality and portion size, others in the comments criticized the prices, with one person saying they were relieved to have no interest in attending such events.
Influencer Jacks Dining Room also highlighted some of the pricier dining options, including a $20 taco trio and a lavish burger and fries topped with caviar costing $150. Popular vendors like Sweetfin, offering vegetarian and vegan-friendly poke bowls, priced their dishes around $23. Meanwhile, Dave’s Hot Chicken charged $30 for a chicken sandwich with fries and $26 for tenders with fries, with a simple order of plain fries coming in at $12.
Pizza slices didn’t come cheap either; one attendee paid $41 for two slices and a soda, describing the pizza as “cold tomato sauce on dough.” The comment section quickly turned to jokes about the cost per bite.
Even those who brought their own refreshments felt the pinch, with one group spending $50 on just three coffees.
As festival enthusiasts prepare for the second weekend starting April 17, those planning to attend might want to budget carefully for food expenses. Representatives from Sweetfin and Dave’s Hot Chicken have been contacted for comment regarding pricing.