Manuels is one of those places for me. I grew up eating at the old 32nd street and Indian School road location as a child in the early 70's. Not much has changed except no orange booths.
Met up with some friends last night and some may have muscle memory, it appears I have taste bud memory lol. The salsa and hot sauce haven't changed at all. The chips weren't hot and that was a drag.
I had a fluata, cheese enchilada and beans. The enchilada sauce is good and loads of cheese. The flauta was nothing special but good.
Although Manuel's isn't my "go to" place for Mexican food it was enjoyable but most of my stars go for nostalgia .