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ACL Eats becomes one of the most popular areas at the festival come mealtime.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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There are almost as many local food vendors as there are bands at ACL Fest. And, just like the stages at the festival, the ACL Eats food court (and its satellite siblings) might introduce you to a new love. We’ve eaten at most of these restaurants and vendors, and have attended every ACL Fest, so we have as many food opinions\u00a0as we do thoughts on music<\/a>. Below are 20 of the dishes we most highly recommend at the two-weekend festival in Zilker Park. (Asterisks indicate vegetarian dishes.)<\/p>\n Pepperoni pizza from Bambino (Big Tent)<\/p>\n One of the best pizza joints in Austin<\/a> is a\u00a0no-brainer when looking for pizza at the festival.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Fish tacos from Cabo Bob’s.\u00a0<\/p>\n PROVIDED BY CABO BOB’S<\/p>\n Fish tacos from Cabo Bob\u2019s (ACL Eats)<\/p>\n Smoked and fried chicken wings from CM Smokehouse.<\/p>\n MATTHEW ODAM\/AMERICAN-STATESMAN Hot and crunchy chicken and avocado cone from The Mighty Cone.<\/p>\n Austin 360 Pepperoni pizza from Bambino.\u00a0<\/p>\n Matthew Odam\/American-Statesman<\/p>\n Soak in some (hopefully) Cali-type weather with fish tacos inspired by the owner\u2019s time in San Diego.\u00a0<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Chicken wings from CM Smokehouse (ACL Eats)<\/p>\n Tap into some Ren Fest vibes with these big wings that are smoked then fried. They\u2019re some of the best in the city.<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n Carnitas tacos from Cuantos Tacos (ACL Eats)<\/p>\n Take your pick of tacos from one of the Top 10 taco spots in Austin<\/a>, but start with\u00a0carnitas.\u00a0<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n *Vegan bowl from Four Brothers Venezuelan Grill (ACL Eats and South Eats)<\/p>\n This restaurant is known for its arepas but the vegan bowl is a great way to get some nutrients in the mix.\u00a0<\/p>\n Chicken nuggets from Hawk\u2019s Hot Chicken (ACL Eats)<\/p>\n What\u2019s an easier\u00a0fest food than a pile of nuggies? And you can share them with your festies.\u00a0<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n *Pimento cheese sandwich from High Road Deli (ACL Eats)<\/p>\n A picnic-in-the-park classic.\u00a0<\/p>\n Smashburger from JABS Burgers (ACL Eats)<\/p>\n One of the best\u00a0smashburgers in the city. You may be looking for a shaded area to nap after crushing one of these burgs.\u00a0<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Lamb bowl from KG BBQ (ACL Eats)<\/p>\n It\u2019s not quite the lamb chop at the award-winning trailer in East Austin, but it\u2019s close.\u00a0<\/p>\n Barbacoa tacos from La Santa Barbacha (ACL Eats)<\/p>\n One of the city\u2019s best taco trucks<\/a> makes\u00a0barbacoa as well as anyone in town.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Footlong corndog from Mama Fried (ACL Eats)<\/p>\n The offshoot of\u00a0LeRoy and Lewis Barbecue brings big State Fair energy with this snack.<\/p>\n *Avocado cone from The Mighty Cone (ACL Eats)<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Frito Pie from Ranch 616 (The Grove)<\/p>\n Another\u00a0OG. Copied by many, equaled by none.\u00a0<\/p>\n Pork b\u00e1nh m\u00ec from Saigon on 7th.\u00a0<\/p>\n CONTRIBUTED<\/p>\n Pork b\u00e1nh m\u00ec from Saigon on 7th (ACL Eats)<\/p>\n Best b\u00e1nh m\u00ec in town \u2026 in the park \u2026 sign me up.\u00a0<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Steak frites bucket from Salt & Time (ACL Eats)<\/p>\n You can\u2019t get Salt & Time\u2019s great steaks on East Seventh anymore, but you can get this\u00a0bougie bucket at the park.\u00a0<\/p>\n Chicken shawarma pita wrap from Shawarma Point (ACL Eats)<\/p>\n All the protein,\u00a0carbs and veggies you need to power you through an afternoon.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Sonoran hot dog from T-Loc\u2019s (ACL Eats)<\/p>\n Bacon-wrapped dogs from one of the best food trucks in town<\/a>. Grab some napkins.\u00a0<\/p>\n *Chips and queso from Tacodeli (ACL Eats)<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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