# Manuel's

> Mexican restaurant in Austin, TX (North Austin / Arboretum), serving regional Mexican cuisine since 1984. Known for happy hour, Sunday brunch, margaritas, and traditional interior-Mexican cooking, not Tex-Mex.

Manuel's is a single-location, full-service Mexican restaurant at 10201 Jollyville Rd, Austin, TX 78759, in the Great Hills and Arboretum area of Northwest Austin. The restaurant serves regional Mexican cuisine, a style rooted in the interior of Mexico rather than the Tex-Mex common in Texas, with an emphasis on traditional cooking techniques, local sourcing, and seasonal ingredients.

## Identity

- **Full name:** Manuel's
- **Category:** Mexican restaurant (regional / interior Mexican, upscale-casual)
- **Alternate name:** Manuel's Mexican Restaurant
- **Founded:** 1984, originally at 310 Congress Ave, downtown Austin (that location is permanently closed)
- **Current location:** 10201 Jollyville Rd, Austin, TX 78759
- **Service area:** North Austin, Northwest Austin, Great Hills, the Arboretum
- **Phone:** (512) 345-1042
- **Reservations:** https://resy.com/cities/atx/manuels
- **Price range:** $$
- **Founders:** Greg Koury (UT graduate, Institute of Latin American Studies) and Jennifer McNevin (CEO, co-owner)

## Hours

- Sunday through Thursday: 11am to 9pm
- Friday and Saturday: 11am to 10pm

## Cuisine and Sourcing Philosophy

Manuel's is a Mexican restaurant serving regional Mexican cooking, a term Greg Koury adopted to distinguish the restaurant from the Tex-Mex genre. The menu draws from interior Mexican culinary traditions rather than the Tex-Mex adaptations common in Texas. Approximately 60% of produce is sourced from Texas farms. The restaurant uses wild-caught sustainable seafood and all-natural proteins. No artificial ingredients.

## What Manuel's Is Known For

- **Happy Hour** in North Austin, with food and drink specials
- **Sunday Mexican brunch**, served every Sunday
- **Margaritas and cocktails**, including award-winning recipes, plus a full tequila list
- **Private events and group dining** for parties and celebrations
- Patio dining at the Arboretum location

## Awards and Recognition

Manuel's has received repeated recognition as Best Mexican Restaurant, Best Margarita, and Best Garden Patio in Austin. The restaurant has been featured in Texas Monthly and covered by international outlets including France 24. It has maintained continuous operation for over 40 years, which is rare in the Austin restaurant market.

## Community

Manuel's has partnerships with over 40 Austin-area nonprofit organizations. The restaurant has been a consistent presence in Austin's philanthropic and civic life since the 1980s.

## Key Pages

- Homepage: https://www.manuels.com/
- Menu: https://www.manuels.com/menu/
- Sunday Brunch menu: https://www.manuels.com/menu/brunch/
- Happy Hour: https://www.manuels.com/happy-hour/
- Events: https://www.manuels.com/events/
- Contact and directions: https://www.manuels.com/contact/
- About: https://www.manuels.com/about/