40th Anniversary Stories

Daisy G. – 31 Votes

Happy 40th anniversary Manuel’s!!! I had my first experience with Manuel’s in 1990 at the downtown location. After that I was hooked! I would spend every birthday🎂 to come celebrating with friends and family at Manuel’s. So much that every year friends would ask my husband Scot where “he” would be celebrating “his” birthday and […]

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Alexandra R. – 34 Votes

Our young family went to Manuel’s weekly, always with the same order, which most of the staff knew by heart. Admittedly it was pretty simple – chicken enchiladas mole for four – kids always had limeades, parents usually had the adult frozen version, with salt. We had delightful relationships with all the staff who treated

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Francesca Q. – 166 Votes

When I first set foot in the downtown Manuel’s on a cold and wet November evening in 1994, I was a college student out for dinner with friends, one of whom knew the restaurant. Over sizzling fajitas, we took in the unique ambience: exposed brick wall from the 1800s and black tabletops served as the

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Rachel E. – 23 Votes

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

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Valerie C. – 23 Votes

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

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Matthew B. – 24 Votes

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

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