The Hippo Escape

09/01/2026

🦛 Vote for Shelly’s Heart and Soul Food Saturday special!!! 😋

👀 OKAY SHELLY’S FAMILY… WE NEED Y’ALL TO HELP US OUT! 😂❤️

We’re planning our NEXT SATURDAY SPECIAL and we wanna know…

WHAT DO Y’ALL WANNA SEE ON THE PLATE?! 👇🏾

🍗 Smothered Chicken
🍖 Smothered Oxtails
🥘 Something NEW?!

Y’all KNOW that Smothered & Fried Pork Chop Saturday went CRAZY! 🔥🔥🔥

So before we decide what’s coming out the kitchen next… WE’RE LETTING Y’ALL PICK! 😏

Drop your vote in the comments 👇🏾
And tag somebody who needs to come eat with you! 😂

The winning choice might just become NEXT SATURDAY’S SPECIAL! ❤️

📍 209 Farley St. • Downtown Hutto
Shelly’s Heart & Soul Food
Made with Heart. Served with Love.

08/28/2026

The 🌶️ salsa is hot 🔥 but the drinks are cold 🍋‍🟩 🍍 🍉

08/22/2026

08/22/2026

Pork chop special at Shelly’s Heart and Soul Food today at The Hippo Escape!

📍209 Farley Street in historic Downtown Hutto

🐷 POK CHOPS ARE DROPPING AT 3PM! 🔥

You heard us… PORK CHOPS at Shelly’s TODAY! 👀

✨ Crispy & golden
✨ Smothered in gravy
✨ AND our Fried Cabbage with pork 🤤

🎶 “Give me what you got for a pork chop!” 😂

⏰ Starting at 3 PM — while they last!
📍 209 Farley St. • Downtown Hutto

Come get you a plate! ❤️🍽️
Shelly’s Heart & Soul Food
Made with Heart. Served with Love.

08/09/2026

Visit all the beautiful hippos in Downtown Hutto!

Roll the dice, visit the hippo, take a selfie, roll again! It's that easy!

08/09/2026

Refuel for the XP grind 🗡️🦀

When the quest calls for tacos

08/06/2026

Good food. Great laughs. Even better vibes. 🌮🎤😂 Join us EVERY Tuesday at The Hutto Mic—live comedy, karaoke, amazing local food, and BYOB. Doors open at 5 PM. Bring your crew!

08/06/2026

🌞🦛 Looking for a delicious way to beat the Texas heat? We've got you covered!

Come hang out at The Hippo Escape in historic downtown Hutto and make a day of it! 🍴✨

🥤 Shelly’s Heart and Soul Food is serving up their refreshing NEW **Kool-Aid Coolers**—the perfect way to cool down on a hot Texas afternoon!

🌎 Craving bold flavors? el El Sazón de Minorka is bringing the incredible tastes of South & Central America that everyone keeps talking about!

🌮 And don't miss La parrilla LAC , Latin Cuisine , serving fresh handmade tortillas packed with juicy pastor and rich, slow-cooked birria that'll have you planning your next visit before you finish your first taco. 🤤🔥

Whether you're grabbing lunch, dinner, or just stopping by for an icy drink, there's something here for everyone. Bring the family, bring your friends, and support some awesome local small businesses! ❤️

📍 209 Farley Street, Hutto TX
🎯The Hippo Escape in 🦛 Historic Downtown Hutto

08/06/2026

What a great deal on a great meal!

Thursday just got a whole lot tastier at Shelly’s Heart and Soul Food! 🧡✨

Stop by the truck today and snag our BOGO 50% OFF Happy Hour Special on all Combination Plates—fresh wings made to order, hot & golden crinkle fries, and all the good vibes!

🕒 Today’s Hours: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
⚡ Happy Hour Special: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Find Us: 209 Farley St. (Downtown Hutto)

Tag a friend who needs a soul food fix today! 👇 hungry