Manuels 40th Anniversary Story Contest

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

Billy C. – 45 Votes

#love Manuals We started eating at the location on 3rd street over 40 years ago. We moved near Duval and...

Billy H. – 31 Votes

In 1975 I graduated from Law School at UT. I always wanted to get back to Austin for good but...

Brendan B. – 27 Votes

I vote for Ron S.

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Brittany C. – 50 Votes

Well… :::hair flip::: how much do they want to know?!?! I would also say… only good, professional, and trustworthy people...

Carlos F. – 48 Votes

The story starts with Tim, my now husband, moving to Austin from Boston in 1995. He went on a date...

Carrie A. – 31 Votes

I have loved Manuel’s for many years. Both locations have inviting atmospheres and lovely staff, but my favorite memories are...

Catalina R. – 37 Votes

My girlfriends and I were at Manuel’s, living our best lives—laughing, spilling tea, and sharing enough gossip to fuel a...

Catherine H. – 75 Votes

Manuel’s is the best choice of authentic Mexican cuisine in Austin. The excellent staff is welcoming and I know them...

Cecilia F. – 33 Votes

My husband & I (married 32 years) used to go to the Manuel’s on Congress for our anniversary every year...

Charles V. – 52 Votes

Cheryl D. – 35 Votes

The look on our granddaughters face when she saw her first enormous chocolate parfait. WOW!! We have been weekly guests...

Chris C. – 45 Votes

I’ve been going to Manuel’s, the downtown location back then, since the late ’80s. I remember back in the day,...