Eat El Paso!

Shangri La Restaurant and Bar
by Leanne Hedrick

An indoor garden of blooming trees surrounding traditional Chinese soldier statues greets visitors, while soothing tones of maroon and tan set off the white tablecloth service. Definitely an upscale experience, the service is solidly dependable and the food measures up to the ambience. For fun, try the shark fin soup. It’s delicately flavored to accent the meaty bites of firm meat. The General’s Chicken – which can be heavy and over-breaded at other establishments – is a nice blending of lightly coated bits of chicken breast in a velvety-smooth sauce with just a hint of spice and not too much salt. Noodle lovers should try the scallops. They’re sautéed and served over fresh, light noodles giving the dish a fine balance of Asian flavors. Soy sauce and hot chili oil are provided at the table – but really, this food needs no additions. It’s just right the way it’s served. Full bar. $$$

Shangri La
8030 Gateway E.
El Paso, TX
915.598.9900

Drink El Paso!

Silver Mangito

Ingredients:
8 sprigs of fresh mint leaves
2 oz. fresh peeled mango
½ lime
1 oz. simple syrup (simple syrup is 1 part sugar, 1 part water, mixed)

Garnish:
Mint leave

Muddle in a 16 oz. pint mixing glass. Add ice to top of glass. Add 1 ½ oz. of Dos Lunas Silver Tequila. Fill with soda water. Stir. Garnish with mint leave.

Cocktail & recipe courtesy of:
Sal Hernandez-Bartender, Assistant Manager
Border City Ale House
1506 Lee Trevino, Ste. G
El Paso, Texas 79936

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