We've become semi-regulars at Manuel's lately...usually for happy hour in the bar. Well the bar is currently being renovated so my wife, daughter and I had dinner in the restaurant last night.
We were greeted nicely and quickly seated. My appetizer plate was a little dirty and when I borrowed one from another table the bus boy came by and apologized profusely. I told him no big deal...those things happen. Waiter was excellent...very friendly and with a good sense of humor.
Chips and salsa were very good. Two kinds of salsa...mild and hotter. My wife and daughter prefer the mild but I like the hot stuff. Chips were warm and fresh. Waiter was attentive and kept the basket filled.
Now on to the food...I had the carne asada burro norteƱo style. Excellent flavor to the meat - sauce could have been a little more spicy though. My wife had a chimi enchilada style..she liked it too. Daughter wasn't too hungry so she just had a couple of beef tacos. The plate was emptied so I assume that she liked it also.
All in all, a pretty decent meal.