My family and I have gone here since I was in grade school. We're all fans of the green corn tamale. It has this sweet sauce, so it might not be for everyone... but it is by far my favorite tamale around. The chips and salsa are always on point. I've been to many Mexican restaurants and I always end up comparing the chips to Manuel's... and they usually don't hold up like these. 2 great salsas as well.
The service is pretty good. I've gone for lunch twice in the past few weeks and everything has been speedy and friendly. Sat once in the dining area and once in the bar. The dining area is great for family time and the bar is great, especially if there is a ball game on. The ambiance is great and I definitely recommend Manuel's.