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Many Austin Restaurants Are Offering Discounts for ACL Attendees

From free chicken karaage and turmeric ice cream to discounted taco meals and Southern dishes

A plate of a burger and wedge fries next to a little glass of alcohol.
A burger and martini at Diner Bar.
Dani Parsons
Nadia Chaudhury is the editor of Eater Austin covering food and pop culture, as well as a photographer, writer, and frequent panel moderator and podcast guest.

Austin City Limits Music Festival is taking over the city for two weekends, and while there will be loads to eat and drink at the event grounds, many local restaurants and bars are offering discounts to ACL attendees. Here’s a rundown of what’s available, listed in alphabetical order. All of these specials require proof an ACL wristband unless otherwise noted.

  • Con Madre Kitchen: The food truck restaurant is offering 20 percent off walk-in orders from Friday, October 6 through Monday, October 16. This includes tacos, burritos, and more. (628 East Oltorf Street, Travis Heights)
  • Fast Friends Beer Co.: The brewery is discounting $2 off first beers during the week now through Sunday, October 7. (7313 North I-35 Frontage Road, St. Johns)
  • The Diner Bar: The Thompson Austin hotel restaurant is giving 10 percent off meals (but not including happy hour dishes and drinks) from Thursday, October 5 through Sunday, October 8 and then again from Thursday, October 12 to Sunday, October 15. (501 Brazos Street, Downtown)
  • The Well: The gluten-/seed oil-/soy-/refined sugar-/and GMO-free cafe is offering free turmeric ice cream scoops to badgeholders who spend $25 dollars. It’s available for lunch and dinner on Fridays, October 6 and 13, and then dinners on Saturday to Sunday, October 7 to 8 and then again from the 14 to 15. (440 West Second Street, Downtown)
  • TenTen: The modern Japanese restaurant is offering a free appetizer of either edamame or chicken karaage for people who spend $30 or more. It’s available for lunch and dinner on Fridays, October 6 and 13, and then dinners on Saturday to Sunday, October 7 to 8 and then again from the 14 to 15. (501 West Sixth Street, Downtown)
  • Walton’s Fancy & Staple: The deli is offering $5 cocktails and $5 Italian croissant sandwiches with no proof of wristband necessary. The drinks are taking on a music festival theme, such as the Jagged Little Spritz. It’s available during Friday, October 6 through Sunday, October 8 and then again from Friday, October 13 to Sunday, October 15. (609 West Sixth Street, Downtown)

TenTen

501 West 6th Street, , TX 78701 (737) 243-9147 Visit Website

The Well

440 West 2nd Street, , TX 78701 (737) 742-1129 Visit Website

Walton's Fancy & Staple

609 West 6th Street, , TX 78701 (512) 542-3380 Visit Website

Con Madre Kitchen

628 East Oltorf Street, , TX 78704 (512) 547-7996 Visit Website

The Diner Bar [Austin]

501 Brazos Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Visit Website

Fast Friends Beer Co.

7313 N Interstate 35 Frontage Road, Austin, TX 78752 Visit Website