I had been complaining to another co-worker that I would never meet the right man and get married. She was having drinks at Manuel’s on Congress with a friend of hers at a law firm where my husband worked. I came with my friend and my now-husband was unknowingly set up for drinks in March […]

I have loved Manuel’s for many years. Both locations have inviting atmospheres and lovely staff, but my favorite memories are at the Congress location on Sunday mornings. I would meet up with a friend for brunch and music on the Sundays Cienfuegos played. JP and I would sit at the bar enjoying each other’s company,

33 years ago I got a job as a waitress at Manuel’s. They took a chance on me. I was a shy Mexican girl that spoke with a heavy accent. Manuel’s became my introduction to a whole new world, a world where I became sophisticated and educated in life. The amazing, eccentric and unique souls

Manuel’s is the perfect place to meet up with my best friend, eat a delicious ceviche, their traditional mole enchiladas and to finish with a delicious dessert, Chocolate Pudding which is my favorite, enjoy a delicious cocktail under the beautiful tree that surrounds me with its enormous branches, it is the perfect place to go

Our girl tribe celebrated my best friends 50th birthday party at Manuel’s and had the absolute best time! They let us come in early and decorate the table with flowers and confetti. We brought in a custom Prince cake and had edible glitter for our champagne toast. We had a special table in the back

I would love to share just one special occasion but, we have had so many. My husband brought me to Manuel’s, one of his favorite places, 15 years ago on one of our 1st dates and we have been regulars since! We have celebrated birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, (Valentines is a favorite). Over the years we

I had such a wonderful birthday at Manuel’s on October 17th. My parents came in from Dallas and I along with my husband Andrew were very excited to dine al fresco. Our server, Ben, was so efficient and gracious. Our food was superb. The evening was just perfect with nice weather and great ambiance. Thank

We traveled all the way from Kentucky to Texas to get to Manuels’s wonderful food and wonderful drinks. It was worth the journey. Manuels’s is top-notch and Austin is all the better for having such a lovely restaurant as well as outstanding staff and dedicated owners. Happy 40th anniversary!

Eating at Manuels when I worked downtown was something I look forward to every week. It was my favorite lunch time. I often met a friend there and one day around 1991, we were going to meet at 11:45. I got there and the host let me look for her. Not seeing her, I was

Where to begin?! We moved to Austin in 1984, and read about this new Mexican restaurant on Congress Avenue. One night we tried it, and it has been a staple for our family and friends for 40 years! My wife and I remember one evening that first fall – we were the only ones in