Chile On The Patio

Another Austin landmark, another dandy dinner. The Shady Grove is no stranger to hype, in a town full of patio-dining, it is one of the kings (perhaps it is the Wikipedia of patio-dining). Could it possibly live up to all the praise? Are you really that much cooler for dining under that big old tree? Who am I to judge?



One of their signature items are the Green Chili Fries, crispy fries topped with green chili sauce and queso. Yeah, they were a little soggy, but they are truly good. But the food isn't really the point, the reason people come to Shady Grove is for the patio. It's a nice patio, the huge trees offer up some nice shade and the atmosphere is relaxing. Is the food good? No complaints here.