Arriba Abajo
Restaurant · Congress Ave District
506 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX 78701
Highlights
Rooftop cantina with Oaxacan flair, lush patio, and creative cocktails
Rooftop cantina with Oaxacan flair, lush patio, and creative cocktails
"One of Downtown’s better rooftop restaurants, Arriba Abajo, took over the Wax Myrtle’s space at the Thompson Hotel and is serving an Oaxacan menu that’s much better than a hotel restaurant needs to be. The desert plant-laden patio space contrasts with the tall buildings surrounding it for a beautiful view. Food-wise, this is a place for tacos, like the tender carne asada or earthy mushrooms, best paired with one of the bar’s many mezcals. There are a few indoor tables that offer the rooftop view, but the patio is the best option." - Erin Russell
"Perched on the fourth floor of the Thompson Hotel, Arriba Abajo is a lively rooftop bar and restaurant infused with Oaxacan flair. Lush with greenery, cozy cabanas, and stylish booths, it offers a vibrant escape from Downtown Austin. The menu features Mexican-inspired dishes, like chili-crusted prawn fajitas, alongside creative margaritas, Ranch Waters, and frozen cocktails. Grab a day pass for the rooftop pool or stop by at sunset for stunning Fifth Street views and expertly crafted drinks." - Darcie Duttweiler
"The Thompson Austin’s revamped rooftop bar is hosting its first New Year’s Eve party this year, Austin Wrapped. There will be lots of music spanning genres through DJs and live bands, as well as food stations and dishes from the hotel’s various restaurants, a martini cart, and more. It runs from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. General admission tickets are $150, and then there are grouped VIP tickets starting at $1,600. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas." - Nadia Chaudhury
"Located on the fourth floor of the Thompson Hotel Downtown, Arriba Abajo is a rooftop bar and restaurant with a Oaxacan theme. You’ll find a full menu of Mexican-inspired dishes—like guacamole with pomegranate and plantains, esquites salad, and chili-crusted prawn fajitas—plus cocktails and desserts. There’s also a rooftop pool that you can get into with a day pass (or a hotel key), accompanied by a dedicated menu of pool-friendly drinks and bites. We visited Arriba Abajo and added it to our Rooftop Bars guide. " - nicolai mccrary
"Up on the fourth floor of The Thompson Hotel, Arriba Abajo is a swanky rooftop bar and restaurant full of little cabanas, cozy booths, and tons of plants that give the whole place the lush, lively energy of somewhere a little more exciting than Downtown Austin. The menu is made up of classic Oaxacan dishes and Mexican-inspired plates—including some very tasty chili-crusted prawn fajitas—plus desserts and every variation on a margarita you can imagine. Show up around sunset and look out over 5th Street, or grab a day pass for the rooftop pool and some light bites. " - nicolai mccrary
