What’s New and Where to Eat and Drink at Q2 Stadium, Home of Austin FC
Major League Soccer kicked off its season in February, and luckily, Austin’s only professional sports team, Austin FC, is playing its sixth season in the league. And at its shiny Q2 stadium in North Burnet, there is plenty of good food and drink both inside and outside the venue.
In line with the city ethos, Q2’s concessions feature local restaurants and food businesses that reflect a variety of international flavors. This year, the stadium adds local taco spot Kesos Tacos and wine taproom Wanderlust Wine Co. to its roster. That said, many local brands have departed their posts at Q2 over the years, like Taco Flats, Mighty Cone, and Kerbey Lane, all of which previously served at the stadium.
Here’s what to expect and the best places to eat and drink at Q2 Stadium.
What’s New in 202 6
Kesos Tacos Section 105 and 312.
The Austin taco shop brings its signature queso to Q2 along with three types of tacos: pork carnitas, chicken fajita, and beef fajita.
Wanderlust Wine Co. Section 126
This local wine taproom from owner and sommelier Sammy Lam has three tasting rooms in Austin (on Barton Springs Road, Downtown, and Govalle). Wanderlust will offer three wines — a red, a white, and a rosé — along with red and white sangria and three kinds of margaritas (lime, watermelon, and strawberry).
The best returning food vendors at Q2 Stadium
La Barbecue Section 137 Michelin-starred food at a stadium exists now that La Barbecue has a stand. Check out the celeb - beloved barbecue by sampling its three sandwich options, plus rotating match day specials.
This Austin taco chain, owned by Tony Avila and Axel Beverido, focuses on quality corn tortillas. At each game, OneTaco serves a special breakfast taco, along with its signature al pastor and carne asada tacos.
This fast-casual Asian restaurant, which is owned by chef Ting Li, serves its signature fluffy bao, including meat and vegan options.
This Argentine food spot started as a stand at the stadium, and now has a restaurant on Guadalupe. Here it serves spicy empanadas filled with brisket, chicken, or spinach, and also offers a fun choripan sandwich.
The Michelin recommended Austin barbecue spot and delicatessen brings its signature Rachel sandwich to the stadium — Texas-style pastrami layered on local rye bread with cole slaw, swiss cheese, and Russian dressing. The menu also includes their version of nachos (potato chips, beer cheese, and pastrami), a turkey on rye sandwich, and sausages on hoagie rolls.
Austin’s homegrown Korean Tex-Mex fusion sensation serves favorites like K’Pop fried chicken bites and dumplings at its food stall.
Where else to eat inside Q2 Stadium
Stadiumgoers will find most of the food stands on Q2’s 100 level. Grillove serves chicken tenders and burgers, including a vegetarian Impossible burger, while Munchies sells standard game-day fare like hot dogs, pretzels, and popcorn. Grab pizza or pizza rolls at Double Dave’s. Hit up Verde Vegan for vegan hot dogs or a vegan or Impossible bowl. Nachos Y Mas adheres to its name, serving nachos and Frito pies. Shawarma Point, another local Austin spot, offers chicken shawarma wraps and salads, beef and lamb gyro, and falafel. Eastside Eats has more hot dogs. Confection Corner is the spot for ice cream, shaved ice, and cotton candy. The Austin Table slings footlong corndogs, and Pluckers is for chicken wings and tenders. Oakhill Grill by east club entry serves burgers, Impossible burgers, chicken tenders, and fries. Loaded Mac and Cheese 128 serves creamy mac and cheese topped with brisket, pulled pork, or sausage. The Siete Foods stall (104) also serves the brand’s gluten-free snacks along with beer and drinks.
Up on the 300 level, Jabs Burgers and Fries (Section 309) offers smashburgers and fries. Then, near the Lexus Club, find ATX Doghouse for hot dogs.
Where to find margaritas, beer, wine, coffee, and more booze
SciPlay Sports Bar (Section 200) is the stadium’s air-conditioned beer hall, which pours local draft beers, including a bunch of neighboring breweries. The windows don’t face into the stadium, but plenty of television screens will show the action live. The hall will be open three hours before kickoff and after the games conclude, and there are arcade games in case you need a fun break.
Grab-and-go spot ATX MRKT (Section 127) offers a great lineup of local canned beers, including Twisted X and Celis (both new for 2026), plus brews from Pinthouse, St. Elmo, Meanwhile, Austin Beerworks, and Zilker Brewing Co.. Self-checkout kiosks allow for quick access, and staffers are available to help. Goal Bar (Section 233) serves draft cocktails, the Yeti Bar (124) has a full-service bar with free soda refills if you bring a Yeti cup, and Corner Kick Bar (Section 119) offers frozen and draft cocktails.It’s not an Austin event without margaritas, and multiple concessions and bars offer frozen lime margaritas. Grab them at OneTaco (Sections 122 and 134), Corner Kick Bar, Michelob Ultra Bar (Sections 126 and 312), and Austin Table (Section 137).
Tips and protocols
- The stadium gates open to ticket holders 90 minutes before kickoff.
- The entire stadium is cashless, so bring your credit and debit cards. You can also make payments through the official Austin FC/Q2 apps (Apple, Google).
- There’s a limit of two alcoholic beverage purchases per person per sale.
- Alcohol sales stop 80 minutes into game time.
- The stadium does not allow people to take any alcoholic beverages in or out of the stadium.
- Yeti water stations and water fountains are available throughout the stadium, free of charge.
- Most bags — minus small purses and bags related to medical needs or childcare — are banned.
- Tailgating outside the stadium isn’t allowed. However, there are pre-match festivities at Live Oak Park with $4 beers.
