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ACL Eats: A Foodie’s Guide to the Austin City Limits Festival

This year’s ACL Fest adds a new south food court, debut vendors and Michelin-recognized spots alongside Austin’s beloved festival staples

ACL Eats by Nathan Zucker for ACL Fest
ACL Eats at ACL Fest. (Photo by Nathan Zucker)

While Austin City Limits attracts thousands of music lovers to Zilker Park every October, the culinary experience has evolved into an equally compelling draw for festival goers. This year brings something new: ACL Eats South, an additional food court on the south side of Zilker. With so many choices, it pays to plan your dining schedule with the same care as your music lineup.

ACL Festival attendees enjoy Sno Beach’s shaved ice and Bananarchy’s frozen banana treats.
ACL Festival attendees enjoy Sno Beach’s shaved ice and Bananarchy’s frozen banana treats. (Photo by Roger Ho)

Austin staples 

Some of Austin’s most recognizable vendors return to Zilker Park, serving up bites that capture the city’s culinary identity.

  • Amy’s Ice Creams scoops signature flavors that double as sweet relief from the Texas heat.
  • Juiceland keeps the crowds cool with fresh juices and smoothies.
  • Bananarchy turns frozen bananas into desserts that are as Instagrammable as they are indulgent.
  • Chi’Lantro blends Korean and Mexican influences into crowd-pleasing bowls and kimchi fries.
  • Veracruz All Natural will be serving its fan-favorite tacos.
Austin City Limits Music Festival food vendor lineup for 2025. (Courtesy of ACL Fest)
ACL Eats food vendor lineup for 2025. (Courtesy of ACL Fest)

New Faces

Several vendors make their ACL debut this year, adding fresh flavor to the lineup:

  • Brotherton’s BBQ
  • Iron Burger
  • JABS Burgers & Fries
  • Oko
  • Saigon Le Vendeur
  • The Corndog Company
  • Goodtimes Burgers
  • Gati Ice Cream
  • Oro Bianco
  • San Ginés

Michelin nods 

Two local vendors arrive at ACL fresh off recognition from the Michelin Guide:

  • KG BBQ, awarded a Bib Gourmand, will dish out Egyptian-inspired barbecue that has put them on the map.
  • La Santa Barbacha, another Bib Gourmand recipient, serves up their signature street-style barbacoa tacos.
Various food vendors located around the park during the festival. (Courtesy of ACL Fest)
Various food vendors located around the park during the festival. (Courtesy of ACL Fest)

VIP food guide

Festivalgoers with VIP passes will find a curated lineup of Austin favorites in the shaded lounges:

  • NADC Burger
  • Desnudo Coffee
  • Dovetail Pizza
  • Royal Blue Grocery
  • Rockman Bakeshop
  • Mexico C-Eat-Y
  • Zee’s Wiener System
  • The Party Cart Co.

Explore the full lineup of food vendors on ACL Festival’s website.

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