Extremely nice looking restaurant. Our waitress was very nice and helpful. The bottle beer was cool but not cold. Food was really good but a little overpriced for the serving size. I was very surprised to get actual shredded beef in the enchiladas instead of ground beef. That was a plus as it was very good. Rice and beans were bland. No seasoning at all. Overall a good experience but probably won't go to again. I do recommend it though.

Ambiance - 5 start , elegant and inviting Service- 5 star , courteous, knowledgeable and friendly Food - 5 star overall What we ordered Chile Relleno En Nogada - excellent flavors , beautiful presentation. Simply put the best I have ever tasted , well worth the price tag Manuel's Famous Mole -Excellent flavors , one of the best I have tasted Enchilada Suizas with pork - Spot on and filling . Mango daiquiri- spot on the right ratio of alcohol and mango Overall a great experience. I would definitely recommend this place. If in doubt order the Chilli Rellwno. The flavors were outstanding and very filling. Will definitely come here for my next visit to Austin

We hosted my husbands birthday party at Manuel's and everything was fantastic! Jennifer and her team did a stellar job from helping me plan the menu, beverages and space for our event. The food was fantastic from my husband's favorite chicken mole enchiladas, shrimp Veracruz and pork tenderloin. The servers were incredibly attentive delivering bloody Maria's, margaritas and other beverages and attending to every attendee's needs quickly and efficiently. We were lucky to enjoy a beautiful day on the outdoor patio.Thank you so much to the amazing team at Manuel's for delivering an unforgettable experience!

Our waiter Daniel was so friendly and took great care of us! I brought my mother and sister here from out of town and we all enjoyed our meal. The pink chihuahua drink was sooooo delicious! I had the fried fish tacos and also tried the blood orange margarita. Just as tasty but think I liked the pink chichihua drink better. Good good with great company!

I've been a loyal customer of Manuel's for what must be 20 years. During that time, the food has been consistently delicious, the staff gracious and welcoming, and the ambiance, as my wife says, makes us feel like we're on vacation. The drinks are always well-made, and in a world where good service is a luxury, Manuel's consistently delivers. Just the other night, I asked for a white sangria, even though it wasn't on the menu. Marco, the manager, said, "No problem, we'll make one for you," and Antonio brought it out, perfectly capping off a relaxed, tasty, and enjoyable dinner. If you're looking for fantastic food, great service, and a relaxing time--especially under the magnificent patio tree--give Manuel's a try. In Austin, a foodie town, this place is a gem. --Mike

So - I had a retirement party here and what a great way to start my new life! We had 50 people out on the patio (it can hold more than that) and every aspect was perfect - the staff, the food and drink, the atmosphere and the music. It could not have gone better. Manuel's has been one of my favorite places for Mexican food for decades in Austin, but I'd never thought about throwing a party there. I was retiring and thinking about where to have a party, when by chance I was picking up some take-out and spotted someone else's retirement party out on the patio (and I checked it out). I asked about having my own party, and then I was introduced to Jen, the events manager. Jen is great to work with, and we went through the options and the next thing I knew, it was party time. The patio is so nice - very attractive and the layout is conducive to mingling, with tables and couches, and the atmosphere is just laid back. The food was great - we have been eating at Manuel's for decades so we had a good idea of what to expect, and they delivered. We went with the fajita buffet and of course, the guacamole (the best in Austin), IMO. In addition to the buffet, they had some great flan (and baked goods from Jen!). I had to get my own order in for the flan because all of it had been gobbled up by the other people at the party :-) Everyone working the party was friendly and efficient - I never had to worry about anything during the party. At Jen's suggestion, we had Rey Arteaga / Son y No Son perform - and they play a really cool Latin beat that just gave that Austin feel to the party.

One of the owners messaged me personally with a follow up and I appreciate the 1:1 message. I will give them another try next time we are in town. Thanks for making it right.

Luis is fantastic! He makes great drinks and always has great suggestions. I'm sad to see this location close. It's real Mexican food.