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.
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...
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...
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,...