Austin City Limits Festival offers an eclectic mix of cuisine, from local favorites to new culinary entrants

The Austin City Limits Music Festival is gearing up to provide festival-goers with an extensive array of food options, with classic favorites and a variety of new vendors ready to tantalize taste buds this year. According to a recent KVUE article, visitors can enjoy selections from local restaurants in various areas, with ACL Eats located between The Big Tent and Tito’s Handmade Vodka Stage, ACL Sweets located near the T-Mobile and Bonus Tracks stages, and La Pachanga Eatery next to the Barton. Springs East Entrance.

For those looking to enjoy a curated taco experience, The Austin American-Statesman reports that La Pachanga Eatery will feature an array of taco vendors brought together by Taco Mafia, a collaboration of local entrepreneurs. New vendors Con Todo, Cuantas Hamburguesas, Discada, La Santa Barbacha, Norte ATX, Paprika ATX, Vaquero Taquero and Veracruz All Natural will make their debut, offering authentic taco treats to festival enthusiasts.

In addition to the taco-heavy lineup, ACL Eats will introduce several new vendors such as BBG’s, CM Smokehouse and The Wurst Place, according to KVUE reporting. Plus, sweets lovers aren’t left out, with newcomers like CVT Soft Serve and Gelato Paradiso joining the ACL Sweets section, bringing an icy break to Austin’s typically warm weather. To enhance the shopping experience, ACL Market also welcomes new stores such as Holo Eyes and Uptown Cheapskate.

As the festival embraces new flavors, many Austin eateries that have become synonymous with the ACL experience are returning. That’s why big names like JuiceLand, Chi’Lantro and The Original Black’s Barbecue will continue to serve their signature dishes, so long-time fans can still enjoy their festival favorites. As reported by KVUE, these eateries will be set up in the ACL Eats area, offering a familiar retreat amid the excitement of new culinary discoveries.

Additionally, The Big Tent, which has been transformed from the Barton Springs Beer Hall, will now sling pies from Bambino, in addition to craft beers and kegged cocktails, as highlighted by The Austin American-Statesman. For those looking for drinks outside of the food courts, spots like Barton Beach Club Tiki Bar and El Patioville are scheduled to serve drinks and light snacks for festival goers looking to refresh and recharge.

In anticipation of the upcoming festival, a full list of vendors and where to find them has been made available so attendees can plan their dining strategy well in advance. The range of options affirms ACL Fest’s commitment to highlighting Austin’s culinary scene and providing a wide selection of snacks and meals to fuel the music-filled days and nights.