Two-time Oscar winner Ben Affleck capped off a tour of Swarthmore College on Friday with his 17-year-old child, Fin, by getting a bite to eat at Luna’s Mexican Grill in Swarthmore, writes Earl Hopkins for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Restaurant owner Cristina Luna Ramirez was able to sneak in a selfie with Affleck during his visit, after being alerted he was at the restaurant by a “frantic call” from server Hailey Blum.
Initially believing it was a prank, Ramirez was finally convinced enough to drive from South Philly to the restaurant.
Unfortunately, Affleck had left three minutes prior to her arrival.
Ramirez walked down the block to a nearby Dunkin’ Donuts and spotted the 6-foot-4 actor near the front counter.
He agreed to pose for a selfie, which she posted to Instagram.
“When Ben Affleck pulls up to Luna’s … you casually play it cool … then immediately freak out after,” Ramirez wrote in the caption
Blum started shaking when she realized it was Affleck in the restaurant.
“I knew I had to give the best service of my life. No room for error here.”
Affleck and Fin described Swarthmore College as “cute and charming,” Blum said.
Read more about the local encounter with Ben Affleck and Fin in The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Editor’s Note: This post first appeared on DELCO Today in April 2026.
