Manuels 40th Anniversary Story Contest

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

Michael S. – 48 Votes

My wife and I knew that a friend of ours was on a blind date at Manuel’s. We decided to...

Michelle T. – 51 Votes

I was incredibly fortunate in my second marriage to get a mother-in-law who I adored, and who adored me. Unfortunately,...

Mike D. – 104 Votes

In mid-March 2020 my wife and I thought places were going to begin closing because of COVID so we decided...

Mike D. – 45 Votes

Since I have been a patron of Manuel’s since almost day one, I have many stories. For many years, my...

Mike G. – 53 Votes

Many happy times at Manuels. Most memorable was in 2006. We had brunch at the downtown location before the Rolling...

Monica O. – 51 Votes

Celebrating Norma’s 64th birthday at our favorite place!

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Nanci B. – 47 Votes

We are celebrating the purchase of a new refrigerator for the garage! The 20 year old one died and we...

Nancy K. – 21 Votes

Every single Sunday my boyfriend and I would come to Manuel’s for about two years together. One Sunday it was...

Nicholas O. – 48 Votes

I had friends that live in Houston come to Austin because her daughter was in volleyball tournament. After the tournament...

Norma F. – 52 Votes

Life is great! Celebrating my 64th birthday with my precious son and his darling girlfriend! Love the delicious food and...

Norma R. – 50 Votes

Mother’s Day casual luncheon! We had amazing food and drinks! Ambience was pleasant and we enjoyed a beautiful afternoon.

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Paige K. – 79 Votes

March 2021 dinner, two single girls and one single guy. Why? I had also me on a few dates with...