40th Anniversary Stories

Terri M.

I moved to Austin Arboretum in 1996. I remember when your restaurant opened. I live in the apartments brand new apartments across the street. I dined at your restaurant many times before getting married and moving to Georgetown, Texas. I still come to Austin for special occasions and doctor appointments. I always make it a […]

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Debbie L.

We love Manuel’s and have been coming here since we moved into Great Hills back in 2008. We love the friendly staff, amazing service, delicious food and oooh the patio— best patio in Austin!! Our boys have all been raised loving Manuel’s. All three (ages 12,10,3) have come here since they were itty bitties! As

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Glenda C.

I am not a writer, but I couldn’t let this occasion pass by without congratulating Manuel’s on an amazing 40 years. Sadly, I have only been a fan for 37 years. On my first day working at 301 Congress, the woman in the office next to mine invited me to lunch at a restaurant across

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Lisa Q.

Our favorite story….my 90 year old Mom says she doesn’t have a favorite because every time we go, it’s her new favorite! We live in Kerrville and Manuel’s with our Austin family is a must every time we come! Most recently, we were seated on the patio but Mom was having some difficulty and so

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Terry C.

My lovely wife, Pam, and our first born son, Ben, share The Same Birthday! Talk about a surprise party! By the time he was grown, and starting a family of his own we had established an extended family birthday Sunday Brunch on the patio tradition that that at its high tide numbered up to 14

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