4 places celebrities might visit during ACL Fest 2025

This means anything is possible for this year’s ACL performers willing to explore Austin beyond the festival. Who knows, maybe Sabrina Carpenter will be the next Dua Lipa and surprise us all with some Short N’ Sweet stops around town. 

Here are a 4 places we think an ACL performer may visit this year based on past celebrity sightings:

Celebrities love this Tex-Mex staple that’s been serving Austin since 1932. Matt’s El Rancho has hosted big names including Will Ferrell, Dennis Quaid, Billy Bob Thornton, Serena Williams and more. So, really any ACL performer craving a delicious taste of the city could stop by for a quick bite before or after their sets. 

Seth Rogen, Dua Lipa, Keith Lee and Hilary Duff have all swung by this Michelin-star barbecue joint in East Austin. Rogen and Lee visited la Barbecue during South by Southwest earlier this year, while Lipa ate there last year during ACL, where she also created a spicy, sour Diet Coke drink that went viral. Lee, whose known for being a popular food critic online, called the restaurant “some of the best barbecue I’ve ever had in my life.” We predict that maybe T-Pain or Olivia Dean could stop by this year to try la Barbecue’s mouthwatering brisket, ribs and sausage for themselves.