The Bottom Line
The prices range from good to slightly overpriced for their special blend of authentic and Tex-Mex dishes and the usual wait has been alleviated (for the most part) because of the expansion, making this a great lunch time treat.
- Tasty dishes using real cheese
- Plenty of patio dining on the River
- Family-owned with a friendly atmosphere
- Parking downtown can be a pain and costly
- A few dishes are overpriced
Description
- Address: 110 Soledad Street
- Phone: (210) 223-3913
- Recommended Dishes: Chili con Queso, Cheese Nachos, Guacamole Tacos, Manhattan Salad, Cabrito Dinner, Chili Bowl
- View the Menu: Mexican Manhattan Menu
Guide Review - Mexican Manhattan
The menu has some really great homemade items that are famous with the regulars. The Cheese Nachos are excellent and are smothered in real cheese, not imitation like some Mexican restaurants. The Chili con Queso and Chili Bowl are delicious. In fact, anything that comes with the family recipe chili on it will be good, even the enchiladas (although the gravy sauce is wonderful as well for enchiladas).
The combo plates are good, offering varying types of enchiladas, chalupas, guacamole salad and even cabrito and chicken mole along with rice, beans and tortillas. A few are overpriced for the amount of food you get. But if you value quality in your food, you won't mind paying the extra. You can also order food a la carte if you have a smaller appetite or want to spend slightly less money.
The only real drawbacks to Mexican Manhattan are the small selection of drinks, particularly for a restaurant with a River patio. Parking can also be a pain, like any restaurant downtown. But if you aren't interested in any alcohol beyond margaritas or draft beer, then you will be very satisfied with your meal at Mexican Manhattan.