Manuels 40th Anniversary Story Contest

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

Chris F. – 50 Votes

Margs at Manuel’s!

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Christa J. – 49 Votes

I have always loved coming to Manuels. 2000 I’ve lived in Austin for 26 years and it is one of...

Cia P. – 49 Votes

Manuel brought me food when I was pregnant and gave me free sauce no extra charge. I was alone and...

Claudia L. – 65 Votes

We were coming to Manuel’s my kids were 12 and 7 years old, now my son is in college and...

Connie S. – 94 Votes

In the vibrant city of Austin, where restaurants often come and go, one gem has stood the test of time:...

Cristina F. – 75 Votes

My name is Cristina Foarde, I’m from Chile and moved to Austin in 1999 when I marry the love of...

Daisy G. – 31 Votes

Happy 40th anniversary Manuel’s!!! I had my first experience with Manuel’s in 1990 at the downtown location. After that I...

Dawn E. – 60 Votes

Manuel’s is a neighborhood gem. My mom and I discovered the beautiful and relaxing patio there soon after we moved...

Debbie L. – 5 Votes

We love Manuel’s and have been coming here since we moved into Great Hills back in 2008. We love the...

Deedee H. – 47 Votes

I eat lunch at Manuel’s on Jokkyville Rd in Austin, Texas frequently. The food is the best Mexican food ever;...

Dianne F. – 23 Votes

Manuel’s has been our family’s go-to Mexican restaurant for so long, I can’t remember exactly what year it was. When...

Donayne S. – 46 Votes

On a February day of the Austin snowmageddon, my husband and I came to eat at Manuels. You were open!...