Manuel's Mexican Restaurant
Mexican Restaurant$$$$
Aptos
"Carne asada tacos to die for!!"(2 Tips)
"Good food and margaritas... Try the chocolate ice cream!"(3 Tips)
"Fast service Love the Chicken Tostadas and Chicken Tacos"(3 Tips)
"good time as well as a staple in Aptos"(2 Tips)
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Drew MilamSeptember 9, 2018Menu is pretty basic, but food is good and portions are huge. Pair with a margarita too. Expect it to be busy, since options in Aptos are limited.
Manuel's Mexican RestaurantAugust 19, 2013Check out the dahlia garden behind the restaurant while waiting for a table, it's where the flowers for the tables are grown!- Patti FirrinciliNovember 25, 2014Great food, friendly staff, a good time as well as a staple in Aptos .
Howard DullyFebruary 2, 2014Fantastic food, usually quiet atmosphere at lunch anyway. Did most of my media meetings here back in the day.
Tammy CraigOctober 1, 2019The best Mexican food I’ve had in some time. There is a reason why so busy!- Ron HilderJanuary 24, 2016Friendly Hard Working Employees. Fast service Love the Chicken Tostadas and Chicken Tacos
Bobbie NelsonJune 17, 2010Great place to get a meal, busy cause it is great food, good margies as well, their re-fried beans are awesome...call for reservations or stop by and treat yourself
AnicaMay 27, 2010I think their mango margaritas are by far the best in town... and I've tried most of them :)
Jolie DownsFebruary 10, 2010Go on a Saturday night and get the special. Bacon wrapped prawns stuffed with cheese and fried. Amazing.
Jan FilipFebruary 26, 2012Taco was great. Rest of the meal was so-so (I've had better @ La Imperial in Hayward).
Best Mexican food in the Bay! The tacos and enchilladas are amazing!
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Manuel's Mexican Restaurant
261 Center Ave (State Park Drive)
Aptos, CA 95003
United States
Aptos, CA 95003
United States
Classic Mexican food, made fresh daily. Family owned neighborhood favorite since 1965. Full Bar, Open Late. Reservations appreciated.
Open until 11:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Sat
- 11:30 AM–Midnight
- Sun
- 11:30 AM–11:00 PM
(831) 688-4848
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Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Visa & MasterCard)
Outdoor Seating
No
Food & Drink
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Lunch, Dinner
Drinks
Full Bar
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- 7.5
"DELICIOUS super burrito! Salsa bar and 4 different hot sauces on the tables. Complimentary chips came with each of our meals. Great chips! I’m a huge fan of this place"
Catherine Scholz - 8.0
"Any of the specials are delicious: ribs, shrimp, prawns, calamari, green chile in anything. But the banana cream pie is a must for dessert!"
Julie Miller-Soros - 6.1
"Amazing happy hour, shrimp cocktail is amazing and their house margaritas are surprisingly very good! A+++ for My bf and I"
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- 9.2
"Great flavors. Locally made and run. Worth stopping by after a long day at the beach."
Andrew Sandler - 7.4
"One dollar off well drinks during happy hour Monday through Friday and one dollar off domestic beers as well. The felt on the table is new as of 2014. It's smooth and makes balls roll fast."
Athonia Cappelli - 8.9
"From the entrance walk toward the New Brighton State beach. It's a great walk and much less crowded than the south side of the beach."
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