Manuels
REGIONAL MEXICAN COOKING
MANUELS featured in CultureMap
40 years ago, in a somewhat unlikely turn of events, a Canadian named Greg Koury started one of the best authentic Mexican food restaurants in town: Manuels. In October, 2024, he’s celebrating its lasting success, and he’s inviting Austinites to join in with some deals and a story sharing competition.
When Manuels opened, it was on Congress Avenue near our present day’s 2nd Street District. But there wasn’t a 2nd Street District then. There were hardly…
The Mexican cuisine
you've always wanted
For 40 years MANUELS restaurant has served Mexican food to local residents, politicians, musicians, and college students in Austin, Texas.
From the farm to the sea, we prepare recipes infused with unique, savory flavors and steeped in tradition. Our award-winning Regional Mexican Cuisine and famous margaritas will transport you to a place of timeless satisfaction.
Heritage Recipes
Hand crafted & Combined
With Bold Modern Flavors
Regional Mexican food prepared with the best quality local ingredients
- Proudly serving all natural hormone and antibiotic-free chicken, beef and pork. This costs more but is worth it.
- The fresh fish, shrimp, crab, and scallops we serve are wild caught from certified sustainable waters in the USA.
- We source our seafood locally from Quality seafood and other local suppliers.
- 60% of the produce and rice we serve is grown in Texas – supporting local farmers and providing freshness on the plate.
- Our salsas, soups, desserts and tortillas are made in house from scratch daily.
- Our delicious corn chips are low sodium, non-GMO and specially made for MANUELS by El Milagro
- The French Roast Coffee we serve is locally blended and roasted for MANUELS at Anderson’s Coffee
- The Iced teas and Hot teas we serve are from Zhi Teas in Austin
- Over 80% of our menu is GLUTEN FREE and we offer many VEGAN and VEGETARIAN options
