Las Manitas Restaurant
(512) 472-9357
211 Congress Ave
Austin,
TX
78701
30.2645
-97.7439
Neighborhood: Downtown
What People Are Saying About Las Manitas Restaurant
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short
This cozy place has plenty of booths and tables and lots of colorful folk art. There's also a large patio--just go through the door marked "Yes," unless you want to visit the chef. Daily lunch specials keep a steady clientele of nearby office workers and include enchiladas espinaca--corn tortillas wrapping a creamy spinach-veggie mixture. Regulars know to pace themselves with the chips and salsa, which has tomato chunks and just the right amount of heat.
User Reviews
Austindry
April 08, 2009
This restaturant CLOSED permanently on August 31, 2008, and yet Citysearch is still listing it 8 months later as if it were still open!!! And there is no obvious way to report that a business has closed! Isn't the whole internet thing about current information? Citysearch - you are quite literally OLD NEWS.
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GG3654
August 28, 2008
I do like the nachos but at what cost? I can forgive the overpricing, it is what it is, there is obviously a demand... What I can not forgive is the overwhelmingly rude staff. They don't care if you come back or not. My last waitress might just as well have spat in my food right in front of me. None of them ever smile; you get more customer service at a drive through window.
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sgc0719
June 11, 2008
I know this place has had some bad reviews, and I'll admit that it is SUPER busy, and you might always get constant attention from the wait staff. But the food is AWESOME. And you get it really quickly. And it IS reasonably priced. It's all scratch-made and you can tell. I have had several servers who were very attentive, and you can always get what you want/need rather quickly. I personally like that they leave you alone to eat! And they make their own corn tortillas!!! And they are so thick and they stay together really well. (and they will package them up so you can buy them and take them home) I recommend it to most people... the ones I don't recommend it to are those I know are a little snooty about restaurants. You definitely have to be laid-back to enjoy your visit here- and know at least a little bit of Spanish! The first time you go, if you are worried, try it during the slower times- in-between breakfast and lunch. Going between 10 and 11am is vastly different than going between 11:30 and 1:30. And I recommend going with only a few people. It's a small place, so there isn't a lot of room for large parties. But GO! It's good!
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What to Drink:
Don't bother with iced tea, Texas' year-round drink of choice. Throw caution to the wind and order a tangy, fresh-squeezed limonada.
Know Before You Go:
It gets packed at lunchtime, so be prepared to wait. If you're looking for quiet conversation, this is not the place--it can get loud.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Breakfast, Brunch, Outdoor Dining, People Watching, Lunch Spot, Dine At The Bar, Cheap Eats
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
No
