mon, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM · Shangri-La, East Austin, Austin
Just Write It Down Trivia every Monday at 7pm.
Rooftop neon sign, horseshoe-shaped bar, free pool, and a sprawling back patio anchored by a food truck keep Shangri-La operating on the same reliable formula it’s always had. Cheap drinks, a dog-friendly crowd, and a steady flow of people who show up in waves and then settle in for the long haul.
Grilled corn with cotija cheese, cilantro, special sauce, and lime
Beef patty, cheddar, bacon, caramelized onion, special sauce on potato bun
One part sangria, one part margarita, blended frozen — the house signature drink
Aperol spritz poured cold in a dive bar setting — turns out to be a solid combination.
Louisiana-style chicken and sausage gumbo with dark roux and cajun spices, served over rice.
Waffle fries loaded with brie cheese and blackened-brown gravy from the back patio food truck.