La Piscina

"Austin Proper’s food and drink program is the work of local restaurant group McGuire Moorman Lambert Hospitality, so it stands to reason that the Downton spot’s restaurants and bars have specific decor, quality drinks, and enjoyable environments in mind. While some of the bars are only available to hotel guests and residents, the poolside bar and restaurant, La Piscina, is open to the public, giving everyone the chance to enjoy frozen margaritas and tasting flights of small-batch tequilas and mezcals. Soke in the vibes inside, or grab a table with a view outside." - Taylor Tobin

"Walking into La Piscina feels more like stepping into a Mexican villa than a rooftop restaurant on the fifth floor of the Austin Proper Hotel—complete with floor-to-ceiling windows and lush desert plants in a bright, airy dining room. Inside, expect more of a Mexican-leaning Tex-Mex restaurant, with sizzling fajitas, ceviches, and lobster quesadillas. But outside—on the open-air part of the rooftop—the menu is a bit smaller and more poolside-friendly, with a focus on cocktails, small plates, and raw seafood.  " - nicolai mccrary

"This poolside restaurant on the fifth floor of downtown hotel the Austin Proper serves Texas-ish Mexican food and drinks while the open space overlooks the hustle and bustle of downtown." - Nadia Chaudhury, Darcie Duttweiler

"The rooftop Tex-Mex restaurant La Piscina, located on top of the Austin Proper Hotel, will have its full menu available on Christmas Day. But in addition to fajitas, baja oysters, and lobster quesadillas, there will also be a small menu of holiday specials, including duck carnitas and eggnog flan. " - nicolai mccrary, raphael brion

"Up on the roof of The Austin Proper Hotel in downtown Austin, La Piscina will be offering a large-format, bone-in tomahawk served with mole and mint chimichurri, along with rice, beans, and tortillas. There’s also an eggnog flan available for dessert.  The Deal: $135 bone-in tomahawk (for two, unless you’re really hungry)." - nicolai mccrary