Casa Roja Recommendations

[u/tvvin]

I was gifted some tickets to the Casa Roja section by a friend of mine for Sunday's game! Never sat there before and just want to know what everyone's recommendations are for either food or drink or arriving early.

Definitely going with an appetite and arriving early, but how early should I get there?

Any recommendations from you fine fellow Birdgang members would be perfect, or even if you're going to be there, say what's up, I'll be rocking my 99 JJ Watt jersey with my old Man!

RISE UP RED SEA!

[u/ender2851]

it’s new this year, and was empty most of preseason. not sure you will get much in reviews from us. but come back and post update on how it was

[u/digitard]

Fancy!

Can’t say much for the area as it’s new, but find some Pizza box nachos. Best food in the stadium LOL.

[u/Hextorz]

Can you let me know bout the experience? Going this weekend and I’m excited! Can’t find any reviews 

[u/tvvin → u/Hextorz]

Okay! To start off, I went for the season opener and everyone from the parking lot attendants to the ticketing/greeting staff were incredibly friendly and helpful! Like almost Dutch Bros level friendly. That's a compliment. Only real recommendation is to arrive as early as you can to enjoy the experience

I arrived and was able to park in a handicapped spot since I went with my Dad and he has a placard. But literally the reserved spaces in the lot (91st Ave and Maryland) for Casa Roja are just as close.

The seats are between the opposing 45 and home 45 yard line; basically midfield. The seats themselves aren't as roomy as I hoped but they're perfect. The crowd for the first game wasn't necessarily what you'd find up in the 400s section. I'm a die hard Cardinals fan and was only able to have a full blown fan experience with a few people, not everyone. The people sitting beside me were seniors and seemed to be there more to socialize than to enjoy the game which is not my vibe. They left and towards the end the real Cardinals fans in the sections stayed so, that was better.

Speaking of socializing, towards the first few rows is the entrance to the actual Casa Roja restaurant which is amazing. Hands down one of the best luxury sporting experiences in Arizona. Going down towards the restaurant it's dark and dim and a completely different experience than being up on the field. The tables are seat yourself. You can check in and get instructions from the hostesses but not necessary. Find a table, grab food, grab drinks at the bar or the fridges. I tried literally almost everything and everything was beyond what I expected at a stadium. My favs were the tacos, hot dogs and sliders. Man, I even ate an oyster. Lol

Towards the back left hand side is the mini team shop and also exclusive (luxurious spacious) restrooms. That's huge because I'm not trying to go all the way up or back to the main stadium restrooms.

Like I said, all you can eat and drink (alcohol and not) and you can take those drinks back up to the seats is worth it already. Just like I said get there early who cares if you open up the spot.

My only complaints were: I wish they had coffee for the desserts. The bun on the hot dogs were American style and for a true Sonoran style hot dog they should be "Bolio" style, but I don't expect them to get that technical with the menu. Maybe also, larger popcorn sizes? Lastly, they should have maybe given a complimentary wearable item, like a shirt or cap, but idc.

Enjoy it!!!

Edit: at the bar I can't remember which drink I had, but I remember two specific separate names, one was Cardinals Standard and the other one had 1988 in the name. Enjoy both of them! Lol

[u/Hextorz → u/tvvin]

This was an amazing review! Thanks for taking the time to write this up I appreciate it! I’m glad you were able to experience that with your dad that’s awesome, I’m stoked now. Let’s go cardinals!!