40th Anniversary Stories

Enrique G. – 49 Votes

We love Manuel’s!!. Manuel’s hasbeen.our favirite Mexican Restaurant for 24 years. Manuel’s is authentic Mexican cuisine and made their dishes with high quality produce. The staff has been Always super kind and making sure that we have a good time.they have employees that has been working for them from decades. We choose Manuel’s to get

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Roger F. – 70 Votes

In November 2001, I had a first date for drinks and appetizers with a woman I met online on Match.com at the now closed Manuel’s on Congress Avenue. We sat face to face in a cozy window booth looking out at Congress Avenue. We chatted about ourselves and initially it seemed like we might be

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Emilia H. – 472 Votes

Spoiler: I’m going to tell you about a date but it ends badly for the guy and with me falling in love with a restaurant. In the 90s, a guy who shall remain unnamed invited to Manuels. I was excited but alas, mystery man turned out to be a dud. Out of the ashes of

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Cristina F. – 75 Votes

My name is Cristina Foarde, I’m from Chile and moved to Austin in 1999 when I marry the love of my life (Daniel Foarde). Manuel’s was the very first Mexican restaurant that I ever eat, I remember the first time how spicy I thought it was but I learned to love very quickly. My daughter

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Amanda S. – 54 Votes

Manuel’s is my fav restaurant and where I want to spend all my birthdays! How could anyone not fall in love with the atmosphere of the the large oak trees and twinkle lights and excellent cuisine?! I even enjoyed my 40th Birthday on the patio with my family and friends and will be back there

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Tracy M. – 50 Votes

Congrats on the anniversary! Our favorite Manuel’s memory was a family dinner right before our daughter left for Seattle to attend college. Tears were shed, and much laughter. Four years later, she returned a graduate and our first stop after picking her up at bergstrom was Manuel’s. #lovemanuels #manuels40th

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Jon D. – 238 Votes

I have so many fond memories of amazing meals, finding my favorite mole in all of Austin, numerous Fish dishes and some stellar nachos received in appreciation of visiting. All that in mind my top memories are that of walking over after a long days work, bellying up to the bar and having a few

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Perri B. – 50 Votes

My large family has spent so many wonderful times feasting over delicious meals at Manuels over the years!! We started going there in the very early 2000s-after a long day of shopping or before catching a movie at the Arbor. We were almost always a very large group-15 -20 and had so many great times

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