Manuels 40th Anniversary Story Contest
In celebration of MANUEL 40th anniversary, we encouraged our patrons to send us their favorite MANUEL memory or story!
Jan M. – 91 Votes
Long time lover of Manuel’s…best margaritas, mole and flan!! Always on the list to take family and friends from out...
Jennifer D. – 46 Votes
Happy Anniversary!! One of my favorite stories about Manuel’s is, I showed up at the bar one day waiting for...
Jim T. – 37 Votes
Where to begin?! We moved to Austin in 1984, and read about this new Mexican restaurant on Congress Avenue. One...
Jody G. – 64 Votes
I had the privilege of attending an unforgettable fundraising event at Manuels, a renowned Mexican restaurant in Austin, Texas. This...
Joel R. – 31 Votes
Our son was born in 1985 and Manuel’s was the first restaurant he ever went to. We would strap him...
Jon D. – 238 Votes
I have so many fond memories of amazing meals, finding my favorite mole in all of Austin, numerous Fish dishes...
Joshua H. – 23 Votes
Blue Crab 🦀 Nachos Are the best ! First time laid eyes on them and tasted them … they’re so...
Justine . – 59 Votes
We love our family dinners at Manuels, it is a second home and kitchen for us. The food is amazing...
Kathleen H. – 39 Votes
I would love to share just one special occasion but, we have had so many. My husband brought me to...
L Mike S. – 56 Votes
I was one of Manuel’s first customers when they opened the 310 Congress location back in 1985, I believe, always...
Lane R. – 59 Votes
My story begins in advance of Manuel’s birth. It begins as a young U.T. student on a date with a...
Lazan P. – 30 Votes
Eating at Manuels when I worked downtown was something I look forward to every week. It was my favorite lunch...
