Manuels Stories (as told by our patrons)
In celebration of MANUELS 40th anniversary, we encouraged our customers to send us their favorite memories or stories!
Here is what sent us – in their own words, about what the restaurant means to them.
In celebration of MANUELS 40th Anniversary in October of 2024.
Mia B.
Dear Manuel’s – my family has been eating at the Great Hills Manuel’s for more than two decades. Over the...
Mike D.
Since I have been a patron of Manuel’s since almost day one, I have many stories. For many years, my...
Chris C.
I’ve been going to Manuel’s, the downtown location back then, since the late ’80s. I remember back in the day,...
Annette B.
Went form Houston to Austin to enjoyed a special day at Manuels to have lunch because the father of my...
Roxana R.
I was 18/19 living in the city and all my roommates worked at Manuels. I would see the money they...
Billy C.
#love Manuals We started eating at the location on 3rd street over 40 years ago. We moved near Duval and...
Rey P.
Unfortunately, I don’t have one story about Manuel’s. I have more than I can count. I’ve been enjoying Manuel’s for...
Kathleen H.
I would love to share just one special occasion but, we have had so many. My husband brought me to...
Jim T.
Where to begin?! We moved to Austin in 1984, and read about this new Mexican restaurant on Congress Avenue. One...
Patricia G.
Manuel’s is the perfect place to meet up with my best friend, eat a delicious ceviche, their traditional mole enchiladas...
Catalina R.
My girlfriends and I were at Manuel’s, living our best lives—laughing, spilling tea, and sharing enough gossip to fuel a...