Manuels 40th Anniversary

In celebration of MANUEL’S 40th anniversary, we encouraged our patrons to send us their favorite MANUEL’S memory or story!

Below are some of the stories people sent in – in their own words, about what the restaurant means to them.

Stacy W. – 202 Votes

#LoveManuels #Manuels40th #HappyAnniversary to our favorite restaurant! This is a love story 40 years in the making! I was job...

Steven D. – 28 Votes

It was a warm evening, we were sitting under the grand patio tree, ordering our usual — crab nachos, gorditas...

Sunni W. – 33 Votes

I had such a wonderful birthday at Manuel’s on October 17th. My parents came in from Dallas and I along...

Sunny B. – 404 Votes

Visiting Manuel’s is always like coming home- Recently my little Brother Col. John Broam, came to visit the New Army...

Susana M. – 113 Votes

#loveManuels#40th Anniversary Celebrating my Bday with a beautiful group of friends like every year at Manuel’s picture taken on April...

TaZ N. – 34 Votes

It was Austin Summer Carnival weekend, and my friends had flown in from Indianapolis for the festivities. By Sunday morning,...

Terri M. – 5 Votes

I moved to Austin Arboretum in 1996. I remember when your restaurant opened. I live in the apartments brand new...

Terry C. – 46 Votes

My lovely wife, Pam, and our first born son, Ben, share The Same Birthday! Talk about a surprise party! By...

Tina M. – 47 Votes

My favorite Manuel’s story repeats every time I visit with my dear friend, Jo Annah. For years we have met...

Tom A. – 49 Votes

Tom A. – 57 Votes

26 years ago our baby was overdue…. we heard if you ate the FAMOUS MOLE ENCHILADAS the baby would come…...

Tom L. – 21 Votes

Always great food and service

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