I've been here many times. I love the salsa here and could probably make a meal of it.
The service has always been friendly, prompt and always accommodating. The food is average and comparable to other Mexican restaurants of its style. I'm probably not the best judge of Mexican food unless it's seafood style. I'm a lover of a good ceviche which I have yet to find in the Phoenix area......
Back to Manuel's, the restaurant always seems to be clean and tidy. The margarita special on Monday night seems to be a hit. When I come here with my mom and her boyfriend, they both order one, she drinks hers, her boyfriend drinks about a quarter of his and hands it off to her. Down the hatch! Lol. She really loves them here.
I will be back, as it is a nice consistent place to eat They are willing to make things not on the menu and change around things that are. Nice :-)