I have always loved coming to Manuels. 2000 I’ve lived in Austin for 26 years and it is one of my top five favorite restaurants. I am also a healthcare provider and during Covid as you can imagine, it was some of the worst times for us in the field. One of my comforts was

In 1984, I was in college at UT. My friends wold go to eat chips and salsa and make characters out of the chips by biting the chip to shape for hours and put micky mouse shaped or road runner shaped chips on the table. We were poor and we would eat chips till we

Years ago when I worked downtown, Manuels quickly became a favorite spot. I loved the place, but not as much as my colleague and friend. His last name was Mays and we were there so much for happy hours, we started to call it Mays-wells. Even better – and very cleverly – Mr. Mays created

26 years ago our baby was overdue…. we heard if you ate the FAMOUS MOLE ENCHILADAS the baby would come… BOOM, next day baby Grace arrived 😉

It started with a Happy Hour Date. We chose Manuels at the Arboretum location. We were both a fan of the restaurant and knew of its reputation for the freshest regional Mexican cuisine and the famous queso blanco, hand-crafted salsas and cocktails. Walter and I had known one another and had worked together on various

Best atmosphere, location and food in town. #LoveManuals myself

Manuel’s is a neighborhood gem. My mom and I discovered the beautiful and relaxing patio there soon after we moved to Oak Forest area. I especially treasure the memory of a celebratory dinner at Manuel’s with my mom, family and friends in honor of my mom’s 90th birthday and a health recovery in 2023. My

I had the pleasure of dining with my family on my birthday at Manuels this night, and I must say, it exceeded my expectations in every way! From the warm welcome to the impeccable service, every aspect of our visit was truly outstanding. Ambiance: 5/5 The elegant décor, soft lighting, and cozy atmosphere created a