A Trip To This Tropical Restaurant In Austin Is Better Than A Day At The Beach
By Elisa Regulski|Published September 23, 2018
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Elisa is a passionate travel writer with over five years of experience. After graduating with a B.F.A in acting from Oklahoma City University, Elisa earned a M.A in mass communication From Texas State University. When she's not writing about all of the amazing places throughout the U.S., she can be heard singing with her band.
Even as the crispy autumn leaves litter the ground with color, you can still savor the summer flavors at The Last Straw. This new Austin hot spot bursts with lovely citrus flavor. Splashes of vibrant color fill every wall, and the food tastes just like vacation. Head over to East Austin and see why everyone’s excited about this bright new tiki bar. A trip to this tropical restaurant in Austin is better than a day at the beach.
You can feel the sunny rays hitting your face as you walk through the door.
The pops of color will fill your heart with a happy summertime feeling. It may look cloudy and gray outside, but The Last Straw is always light and breezy.
The menu is a perfect blend of Asian, Mexican, and American flavors.
Chow down on a heaping plate of nachos. These crispy snacks are covered in queso, olive, cilantro, guacamole, and smoky carnitas. If you're especially hungry, you'll love the "SSAM," a 1.5 pound serving of slow roasted pork shoulder served with lettuce wraps and a plethora of toppings. This giant meal serves four to six people.
The freshly baked buns are soft and buttery. They perfectly compliment the beef patty and vegetarian burgers. If you're in the mood for a bit of an Asian kick, try their incredible pork steamed dumplings or chicken fried rice.
You'll love crunching into these delightfully crispy taquitos. The Last Straw offers two different styles, and you'll want to try both. The black bean and cheese taquitos are perfect for vegetarians, and the carnitas taquitos will make any carnivore's mouth water. Both varieties are drizzled with sour cream and topped with fresh pico de gallo, guacamole, and salsa.
You'll feel like you're drifting on a lazy river as you sip on a sweet mai tai or pina colada. In addition these classic tiki cocktails, The Last Straw whips up some marvelously creative concoctions. Bring your friends along to savor the flavors. Many of the drinks are meant to be shared.
The Last Straw will help you hold on to those lovely summer days.
