08/24/09

Classic San antonio

by LoLMT

My family has been coming here for Fifty years.The food is always Excellent. The Chulpas Compuestas are to die for. i love this place always will. Ask for refried bean when you order a meal you'll be glad you did

• Pros: Great Salsa
• Cons: Limited seaing, Limited parking

08/23/08

"A Night To Remember!"

by martinezs35

35th Year Wedding Anniversary celebration - on the river! Superbly arranged and catered out, by the entire staff of the Mexican Manhattan. Inclement weather hampering events, including a featured barge ride, the staff responded with multiple contingencies keeping our celebration extremely pleasant for our guests and us - yet still managed to pull off all our plans and expectations.

The 5th half star not on their overall rating should be awarded based on their overall quality of service from this event.

Guests comments were: "Not aware of this service and setting - definitely will return."

Many Thanks!

• Pros: Service, Food, Ambience
• Cons: Parking access, especially handicapped

08/11/08

Horrible the worst food almost ever!

by vadamom

Unfortunatley my family and I headed into the riverwalk at the wrong place and decided to eat here. Worst mistake ever. The only thing that was ok was the service and the margaritas so if you only want drinks and prefer to sit outside it would be fine, the food and atmosphere inside was my problem. The food was so greasy and there was no variety, the salsa was very bland the chips were to thick....and the compliants about the food could go on and on. The inside looks like an old dingy cafeteria with nasty florecent lights. The manager was kind of rude when we mentioned we did not want to sit in the main area due to this it was just flat out so ugly. Like I said our server was very nice He is normally just the bartender though. I do not recomend it at all..........at all it was over piced I paid around $70 it was worth $15, could of had a far better meal at taco bell.

• Pros: Magaritas ok , and service ok
• Cons: everything else

04/23/08

Terrible Food-Terrible Service

by BriaTX72

Would not recommend. Food was not that great and the service was terrible. The waitress was not helpful at all. She took our food order and as soon as we gave her the last one she quickly walked away. We were not done ordering, we were going to also get mixed drinks but would not give us the time of day to complete our ordering. We tried to call her back and she ignored us. One person in our party wanted a small plate to put her taco on so it would be seperate from the food to avoid being soggy. It took the waitress 20 minutes before she brought that plate. We had to chase her down if we wanted anything else and even then we didn't get it. We also had to wait 30 minutes for her to bring the bill. It was just terrible. There are many very good places to eat at downtown, expecially on the River Walk. Don't waist your time or money on this one.. GO SOMEWHERE ELSE!!!

• Pros: Nothing
• Cons: Parking, Dingy looking place, Bad service, Food is probably the worst I have had downtown

02/11/08

My favorite restaurant period!

by nomib

This is my favorite restaurant in San Antonio. My entire family has gone to Mexican Manhattan since it first opened. They started selling fajitas and flour tortillas in the last few years ago, but I never order them because I like the original dinners on the menu the best. It's kinda sad that maybe they felt pressured to offer fajitas and flour tortillas like every other restaurant in town. I stick with original plates and corn tortillas... merchant special, chef's special, or manhattan royal. I love their refried beans best, and I like to order chile over the rice. I have also had a birthday party there with buffet, and everyone had a great time. The bar area is really nice.

• Pros: the food is great.. service is good
• Cons: parking, there is a line during lunch rush but it's worth the wait

11/20/07

Best, by far, Mexican food on the Riverwalk!

by patnance

This is the place we take visitors when they come to San Antonio. Eat on the patio. Riverwalk ambiance without the bustle. The patio overlooks the river without the crowd of tourists bumping into your table. The food is great and really affordable. The staff is experienced and friendly. You can't beat it.

• Pros: Great food, Riverwalk without the crowd.
• Cons: Parking

06/09/07

Best in SA

by lazzzlo

This will probably be my only review for any restaurant on the site. Never mind the negative reviews, Mexican Manhattan is amazing. The food is delicious, and I'm so picky, and extremely critical with Mexican food. I've been going regularly since I was a baby, and my mother has since she was, too. It's a family favorite. The enchiladas are the best in town, chili con queso is the BEST way to start off a meal, wonderful salsa, and even the iced tea is great. The inside may not be too fancy, but the food definitely makes up for it, and the relatively new outdoor, riverside dining is awesome. The waiters/waitresses are extremely friendly, and are always accurate with orders. I'd have to say the biggest con would be parking. Depending on what day it is, or what time, it's sometimes hard to find good parking on the street.

• Pros: Food quality, portions, staff, comfort
• Cons: parking

11/09/06

reasonable prices, prompt service, fresh food

by jenlynch1

My mom has been going to this place for years-and ever time we visit S.A. we have to eat here-The fresh corn tortillas served piping hot are an excellent way to start a meal or try the fresh nachos and salsa. Make sure that you have fasted well before visiting this place because the portions are huge. The restaurant has undergone many physical changes in the last decade such as the addition of the outside seating area overlooking the Riverwalk canal ( a great plus), but a few things has remained the same the consistency of food and the great service.

• Pros: great value, great service, good food
• Cons: waiting for a table

10/16/06

Great somewhat hidden riverwalk restaurant

by drkwels

This hidden jewel is an overlooked riverwalk eatery. The restaurant and bar are awesome, but MAKE CERTAIN YOU EAT OUTSIDE on the balcony over the river. Inside is like any Jalisco Taqueria in SA, but outside is very nice. Food is good and cheap.

• Pros: Food quality, Price
• Cons: Don't eat inside!!!

04/06/06

the best Cabritto

by swt1040

I was walking down the riverwalk an my nose led me up some stairs to a very nice patteo and into the bar. The barstaff was very friendly and willing to help me find something to drink with my oe requested ingrediant. I had my dinner out on the patio overlooking the beautiful river, during December. They had these hudge heaters that they brought to the tables with patrons. The service was prompt and conversatinal. I ordered the cabritto (goat) and and an enchilada. The cabritto was the best I ever had! The salsa wasn't spicy but yet was very addicting.

• Pros: quick, pleasant, beautful river view