Manuels Stories (as told by our patrons)
In celebration of MANUELS 40th anniversary, we encouraged our customers to send us their favorite memories or stories!
Here is what sent us – in their own words, about what the restaurant means to them.
In celebration of MANUELS 40th Anniversary in October of 2024.
Spike J.
Years ago when I worked downtown, Manuels quickly became a favorite spot. I loved the place, but not as much...
Christa J.
I have always loved coming to Manuels. 2000 I’ve lived in Austin for 26 years and it is one of...
Nicholas O.
I had friends that live in Houston come to Austin because her daughter was in volleyball tournament. After the tournament...
Carlos F.
The story starts with Tim, my now husband, moving to Austin from Boston in 1995. He went on a date...
Yvonne C.
In 1984, I was in college at UT. My friends wold go to eat chips and salsa and make characters...
Rachel M.
My favorite Manuel story is when I saw Will Ferrel at the Manuel’s on congress. I love your restaurant, especially...
Michael S.
My wife and I knew that a friend of ours was on a blind date at Manuel’s. We decided to...
Marivaldo F.
My story started in 2001 when I worked as a GM for studio 6, we referred clients to Manuel’s and...
Robert B.
I had never heard of manuels restraunt, until a co- worker (friend) invited me for lunch to your lovely restaurant,...