Manuel's Mexican Restaurant

TheBayArea831

First time eating at Manuel’s. I really enjoyed the romantic settings, it was not super bright inside, it was dim and we had a candle lit at our table. Loved that. The staff was prompt at getting our drinks, we ordered our food shortly after. The wait time for our meal was not long at all. I ordered the Chile Colorado plate with rice and beans. He ordered the Chile Verde plate. Both were amazing. Great flavor and the tortillas were nice and warm. Plenty of food to take home. Had my leftover meal for lunch the next day :)

Doug Rockey

Small, local Mexican restaurant. Can get crowded and noisy. All the usual items,plus some house specialties. All well made and very tasty. One of few Mexican restaurants that makes a top shelf margarita using fresh citrus, Cointreau and Gran Marnier, not nasty sweet and sour mix. Check it out.

Michael

I had dinner here yesterday and got the guacamole for starter which had cheese on it so those who are intolerant should specify no cheese on the guacamole. The Guacamole was good. I had the special of the day Chicken Enchilada with a fantastic mole sauce and came with a unique salad that had garbanzo beans on it and a unique dressing, unique and surprisingly went well together. The enchilada was fantastic and was a large portion. The special also included ice cream. I chose the mango-banana which was as delicious as it sounds. I usually go with chocolate as a default but this was worth the change for the night and finished off the spice of the entre very well. The service was great overall, they were quick to take care of things(keep drinks full, clean up plates as you finish, check in to see if you need anything else). They all seemed to work as a team on never did anyone tell me they needed to get my server to help me. Whoever I asked just took care of it. Great! I was told this is the best Mexican place in Santa Cruz for traditional food, I don't know if it is yet, but it will definitely be tough to beat and is definitely a favorite restaurant of mine now in this town as a must visit for anyone looking for great Mexican food. I'm very picky with Mexican food and this place definitely makes the grade.

Armando Bautista

I made reservations for 6:45 arrived at 6:00 guy said ok we will get you in sooner if possible we where seated by 6:15 service was great and good was delicious the beans and rice had great flavor i had the special it was red snapper was delicious place was packed on a Friday night well worth it definitely coming back