



Manuel's Mexican Restaurant
Aptos
Seventy years of Santa Cruz tradition means fluffy Chili Rellenos that eat almost like soufflés and a staff that treats birthdays like family milestones. Come hungry, leave celebrated.
70-year local institution
Family-run hospitality
Birthday celebration favorite
Upscale Mexican dining
Tips
🌶️"the chili relleno was light, eggy, fluffy, and so good, almost like a souffle"
🎂birthdays get free ice cream and a restaurant-wide singalong
⏰make reservations — 40+ minute waits without
€€€€
Manuel's Mexican Restaurant
AptosOpens Friday at 11:30 AM




Seventy years of Santa Cruz tradition means fluffy Chili Rellenos that eat almost like soufflés and a staff that treats birthdays like family milestones. Come hungry, leave celebrated.
70-year local institution
Family-run hospitality
Birthday celebration favorite
Upscale Mexican dining
Tips
🌶️"the chili relleno was light, eggy, fluffy, and so good, almost like a souffle"
🎂birthdays get free ice cream and a restaurant-wide singalong
⏰make reservations — 40+ minute waits without
€€€€