I believe it was 1985, Just returned home to Austin from working in New Zealand, I’d just finished building a new neon shop and I was hungry (literally) for work. Greg and his then partner, Randy, were building out the second dining room in the coolest 80′ contemporary style and they hired me to “neon […]

My history with Manuals began when I cut his sisters hair 4 months prior to manuals being opened. She told me her brother who waited at an Italian restaurant was opening manuals. Being a hairdresser who had just opened Avant Salon,…. I was there to support my fellow entrepreneur day one…. And many?, many more

Manuel’s has been our family’s go-to Mexican restaurant for so long, I can’t remember exactly what year it was. When I worked downtown at Congress and 1st St. (now Cesar Chavez), Manuels’ on Congress was our regular lunch and happy hour spot. When we met, Manuels’ on Jollyville was our favorite date spot. The margaritas

Every single Sunday my boyfriend and I would come to Manuel’s for about two years together. One Sunday it was beautiful weather and we were outside on the high top tables. The waterfall fountain in the background and all of a sudden your wonderful mariachi band came and serenaded us. It was a beautiful romantic

Always great food and service

My girlfriends and I were at Manuel’s, living our best lives—laughing, spilling tea, and sharing enough gossip to fuel a whole season of reality TV. Our server, Josue, was so into it he pulled up a chair, even joking that he had to keep refilling our water just so our mouths wouldn’t dry up from

Blue Crab 🦀 Nachos Are the best ! First time laid eyes on them and tasted them … they’re so delectable I fell in love instantly. It was love at first sight ! Damn those nachos ! I couldn’t do without ! ❤️

Amazing Sunday brunch at the downtown location with Jazz Music and personal attention by the owner. Cucumber Martini was great along with the Entree’ a white fish dish. Manuel’s always has great food, drinks, presentation, decor’ and atmosphere! Highly recommend! 🙂 Another story, great Chile Relleno w/ Mexican Martini before a concert at the Jollyville

I have celebrated birthdays (mine and others) here for years. I also pop in when I’m getting my car serviced next door or pretty much any time I’m in the area and have a few minutes. The patio, bar, and interior restaurant are all beautiful and the food, drinks and service are excellent!! So happy

I call it my 3000 Mile Manuel’s Margarita. For years, it’s been the 90 day or every 3000 mile ritual that keeps me on track with my car’s oil changes & routine maintenance. I drop my car off next door at Arbor Carwash, give them my number & hop over to Manuel’s for some queso