Vacationing in Clayton Ga and found this place on Yelp. Glad we did. It had some of the best food in town. I had the burrito with chicken and it was delicious. My wife had the street tacos and her food was also delicious. Everything tasted clean and fresh. We did have a bit of a wait. More than usual for some Mexican restaurants. However, many restaurants have food partially prepared and then warm it when ordered. It's fast but not fresh. Not the case here. I have no trouble waiting for good, fresh, and clean food! This was some of the best Mexican food we've had in years. The waiter was very friendly and polite. I would highly recommend Manrique's for dinner. read more

Good food and service. Interesting menu with some items you don't find at the average restaurant. I stuck with the familiar burrito type of dish with green or red sauce. The other people in my group ordered quesadillas. We were happy with our meals. We were traveling from Gatlinburg to Atlanta and passed through Clayton. read more

Manrique's Mexican Restaurant - Burrito of some sort with jalapeño and rice and beans. - Mexican Near Me - Clayton, Georgia

I tried Manrique's after another day hike in the mountains. The salsa had a hint of cilantro and was fantastic. I ordered the three enchilada dinner- cheese, chorizo, and carnitas. All were excellent and flavorful. The enchiladas had lettuce and avocado slices on top adding to the flavors. Refried beans and rice were standard. Service was fast and friendly. Highly recommended. read more

If you just want good authentic Mexican food...this is the place for you! Local family owned restaurant. Beautiful hand carved booths. Table seating is available. Limited menu of cocktails and beers are available. read more

Chips are very good, but I found the salsa to be very bland. I asked if they had any hot salsa and was thrilled when they brought me a dish filled with three different salsas. I think the largest compartment was the standard salsa, but the two smaller sections were much hotter and very good. I got guacamole too, and it was really good. The price on the molcajete was priced very nicely, and the portion was huge. I couldn't eat it all, which is not usual for me. I'm afraid that I found the molcajete to be really bland too and some of the steak very tough. Service was good. Great value but far underseasoned, in my opinion. They must like it this way in these parts. read more

Manrique's Mexican Restaurant - Molcajete. Huge portion but not much seasoning. - Mexican Near Me - Clayton, Georgia

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Very good food and nice environment I would definitely eat here again. They also have the best salsa and tacos. You can even get cheek meat tacos very authentic. Prices are also reasonable. I had the Tejano plate pictured below. read more

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Food is very authentic and service is very fast. Great staff that was very attentive. Decor was very nicely done. Great place to eat with a couple or a large family. Local restaurant that has withstood the changing times. read more

I used to love this place. I went recently with some friends and none of the food tasted like anything. Even the chips were bland and unsalted. The chorizo is no longer a good quality either. Service was fine. Probably won't be back. read more

Traveling through and tried them. Great burritos and enchiladas. Super friendly staff and great service.

Really attentive and polite servers. Food was well prepared and tasty. Vibe is pretty standard Mexican restaurant feel.

Second time here because it's that good. Arrived at opening 12 noon, and there was a line out the door before we were done. We were quickly served our complimentary chips and salsa by Jack, who was friendly and attentive. We ordered the Mocajete, which was large, and plenty for both of us, and did a take out box too. It wasn't served in the hot Mocajete as I am accustomed to, but it was good nonetheless, served with plenty of nicely seasoned and cooked meat and veggies, including grilled cactus paddles. It was like a fajita in a huge bowl with cheesy Quesadillas, but you didn't have to play with it to eat it. Definitely making it back here again. read more

Manrique's Mexican Restaurant - Mocajete, generous serving and very good - Mexican Near Me - Clayton, Georgia

We had kind of a mixed bag here, but since my food was great, going with 4 stars I ordered chicken enchiladas in a red sauce. Now, the sauce was not like anything I have had before or was expecting, but it was super tasty. The chicken was not shredded as normal, but rather small (and I mean 1/4 the size of a gummy worm) size, and ridiculously good. I was super hungry after hiking Tallulah Gorge and forgot to take pictures, however it was also pretty. My friend had some torta sandwich that reminded me of a fancy mexican version of a Sloppy Joe and he was less than thrilled. He ate it but said it's not on his list to come back to. Salsa, great; service, with a smile and quick. read more

Just had the best Mexican food of my life here. So authentic and everything tasted so fresh. What a great small town find! We sadly didn't get the chance to get pictures, but highly recommend this local spot. The enchiladas with red sauce were so delicious and cheesy. The street tacos with corn tortillas were so fresh. Definitely check it out! read more

We picked this for our first night of vacation - Mexican is our go-to spot to begin our fun. I would highly recommend this spot as the food was delicious. We both got the Super Burrito. I would look at the menu before going if you have any picky eaters as they do have a limited menu. The service was good as-well. The building is a bit dated and there is some weird decorations (deers) but overall a good place to eat! read more

Had a pork torta- really great! def recommend. will be back whenever I am in town. Stopped here after waits were too long at other places and was very pleasantly suprised read more

Great food amazing service ask for Manuel to be your server. Overall I really enjoyed the decorations and deer on the wall

A hole-in-the-wall-esque restaurant this place serves up some authentic and tasty Mexican food. Judging by the crowd it seems to quite popular with the locals, but we didn't have any trouble getting seated on our arrival. Despite this I wouldn't be surprised if they get packed during peak hours. As for the food, they don't skimp on the portion sizes or on toppings. Don't be deceived by the dishes' simple appearances! Everything tastes so good we all had no problems absolutely devouring our meal. The quesadillas come with copious amounts of avocado, something I've never seen elsewhere. While the burritos are deliciously drowned in queso sauce. And the prices for everything are a steal! Plus all the staff are quite nice and the place gives off a pleasant homey vibe. All in all this mom and pop shop definitely deserves some support! read more

Manrique's Mexican Restaurant - Steak Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Clayton, Georgia

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Amazing margarita! Hit the spot! Green sauce enchiladas, chips and salsa were perfect! Quick friendly service. My new go to place! read more

Manrique's Mexican Restaurant - Green sauce enchiladas, beans, rice. Notice salsa is gone and margarita is half full! YUMMO! - Mexican Near Me - Clayton, Georgia

This place came highly recommended and I was excited to finally try it. I was part of a large party so it took a while to get seated. The restaurant is non-stop bustling with patrons so that was already a promising sign that the food is good. The staff seems so happy and they were very friendly and enthusiastic. Once we were seated, we were able to order and have our food delivered to our table quite promptly. The flavors were fresh and authentic. I can see (and taste) why the locals say this is the best Mexican restaurant in town. I'll definitely be back again when in the area! read more

Manrique's Mexican Restaurant - Vegetarian enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Clayton, Georgia

Excellent service, quality food, very fair prices and nice people! Wish they had a soup and full entrees (steak, chicken, etc..), but what they do have is great. read more

Good food but crazy hours. Can close at any time and stays closed. But a good little family run business.

We drive an hour just to eat here. Everything is fresh and delicious. The service is friendly and eager to help. We love sharing this place with whoever we can. Please try, you won't regret it! read more

Manrique's Mexican Restaurant - Special plate with steak. The grilled jalapeño is so tasty! - Mexican Near Me - Clayton, Georgia

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Amazon food!! The best tacos Al pastor that I had in long time! Even my boyfriend food was really good. Definitely will be worth an other drive up here!! Please keep the same!! read more

For me; it's all about the food. The food was very fresh, extremely delicious and right off the fire hot. Plus it included a roasted pepper that was so good. The service was prompt and friendly. The fellow that brought our plates out treated us like we were in his own kitchen. I'll be back. read more

Very nice family owned restaurant. Authentic food. Getting a liquor license soon 9/22. Has beer and wine now. read more

The people there are so friendly and the food is delicious. I have eaten Mexican food all over the country and I tell you this to me is the absolute best! read more

We went here on a Sunday night. There was a lot of people but we didn't have a problem getting seated. The place looks nice and clean. They serve free chips and salsa and the salsa is one of the best I've ever had. I ordered steak taco and chicken quesadilla. They also serve the Mexican Coke, I got that too. The taco was good but the quesadilla was amazing. My sister had the Lengua taco which was just okay, that needs a little more flavor. The best part of eating in this restaurant is the price. You'll definitely get your money's worth. The downside is that they don't serve margaritas. That would have completed my dining experience. If you want an authentic Mexican food this is the place to be. read more

Manrique's Mexican Restaurant - Chips and the amazing salsa - Mexican Near Me - Clayton, Georgia

In the area for the leaves changing & weekend getaway. Never eaten here before & it was busy- usually a good indicator the food is yummy. Not this time.... The food was cold, little to no seasoning and looked unappetizing. Our server was busy & trying her best; hence the x2 stars. Even the chips & salsa was unpalatable. It's a hard no go. read more

This is our go-to Mexican restaurant when we are in the area! The restaurant is run by the family, and all of the family take great pride in their food, their restaurant, and their service. The restaurant can get busy, but we've never had to wait for a table. The food is exceptional. This is true Mexican food, not Tex-Mex. It is prepared fresh and with care. The portions are large and the food is flavorful. The steak quesadilla is the best I've ever had. The Molcajete is my personal favorite. Very flavorful, great balance between the roasted jalapeño and the cheese quesadilla, and the meat and veggies are seasoned just right. We also ordered the platillos, which was grilled perfectly and again, seasoned just right. If you are in the area and live good Mexican food, stop in at Manrique's. You will not be disappointed. Oh, one thing to note, you can get beer and wine, but no margaritas. This is not a concern of ours, but it may be for some. read more

Great little Mexican restaurant. Family owned and run. Food is really good and service is excellent. Highly recommended. Prices are excellent value as well. read more

Manrique's is our favorite dinner spot in Clayton, GA. Great for lunch, too. But, lots of good options in town for lunch. So if we're in town for dinner, Manrique's is where we're going. Consistently excellent Mexican food. My favorite is the shrimp quesadilla. Chile rellenos, only available on Friday, are the bomb. (Call ahead and reserve or they can sell out by dinner time .) Have never had any menu item that I didn't love. Portions are super generous. Pricing is reasonable. The staff is wonderful. They also manage takeout very efficiently during the pandemic. read more

I've just finished eating the best tacos in Clayton. The Ranchero & Cabeza tacos were AMAZING!!!

Food and people are amazing !! Always a great experience and best service. The food is always fresh!

Really authentic... including tacos de cabeza (cheek), al pastor, lengua (tongue)...great guac...incredibly huge and tasty Tortas. Will visit again for sure on our way to/from Atlanta. It is a real real treasure to see places like this in rural Georgia. I really thought I'd never see authentic Mexican food again after leaving Tucson. I was so so wrong. Bueno! Oh...and they have a fireplace. read more

After an abandoned attempt to find beer & food in nearby Dillard on a Sunday, Yelp led us here and we're the happier for it. Manrique's Mexican Store and Restaurant serves up some pretty decent food. Not sure why it's called 'Mexican Store' - I forgot to look around for a store. Not large and not adorned by the decorations you find in a lot of Americanized Mexican restaurants (not that there's anything wrong with that), Manrique's by appearance could be any typical small town restaurant in the SE. Several wood seat booths and a bunch of four-tops scattered about. It's a comfortable restaurant, at least for a time until the wood seats take their toll. No loud music. Chips & salsa hit the table pretty quickly. Both are decent even if the salsa has little fire. We asked and quickly received a refill on both. The Yelp page says beer & wine. I do know they have all the usual Mexican beers and they will sell you what you like on Sunday. This in comparison to the restaurant we tried up the road in Dillard. Chilled glass with the beer. The menu is not large. You won't find a page with a list of every possible taco/enchilada, relleno combination and you won't find fajitas. But you will find tacos along the lines of what you might expect in a larger city, such as Atlanta, and you will find tortas, enchiladas and a couple of special plates. Plus a few other things. We both went with enchilada plates - green chicken for me, red cheese for my wife - and I ordered a lengua taco as well, just to see how they compare. Food didn't take long to arrive. Enchiladas are very tasty with flavorful chicken and a nice verde sauce. There wasn't any hot sauce on the table and I didn't feel the need to ask for some. The lengua taco was also decent, although the corn tortillas *might* be a little blander than I've had elsewhere. A bit of salsa helped out there. Meat was cooked just fine. I wouldn't hesitate to order a full plate of three tacos here. Friendly, efficient service and the prices are reasonable. Recommended. read more

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Bro, TOP NOTCH Mexican food!!! Best meal we had on vacation!! Very quality ingredients and authentic! You know it's gonna be the bomb when there's 3 Mexican families waiting for a table when you walk in the door! Best food in Clayton! read more

Another local gem in Clayton, Georgia! Because of social distancing I stood in the parking lot and called in my order. It came in a respectable amount of time and it was very easy to do. The Sopes were delicious and a new item for me. I love the tortilla crust on the bottom. I also had the steak quesadilla, the meat in it was absolutely fantastic. Tender but not greasy, flavorful but not super spicy. Well done folks! When I am back this way I will definitely stop by I'd love to see the inside of your Delicious Restaurant! read more

Manrique's Mexican Restaurant - Sopes. Never had before, SO GOOD. - Mexican Near Me - Clayton, Georgia

Every single Mexican restaurant I go to gets measured against Manrique's, and none of them ever get close to the perfection of Manrique's.This has been my favorite restaurant for 20 years, hands down. If they had a food truck, I would shut down the kitchen in my house and pay them to park in my driveway 24/7. read more

Still among my favorite spots and practically empty when we stopped for a late lunch. We both decided to try chicken chimichangas for a change and were not disappointed. Service was excellent and the food good. I'd recommend a little longer fry on the chimi's but they were very tasty and the presentation was outstanding. The refried beans were watery and I would have preferred black beans but, after adding some chopped jalapeño, they were fine. A cold Corona topped it all off. The only thing that might have been better would be a Dos Equis Amber Draft! read more

Regrettable experience. Placed order. Waited almost an hour and was then told they had a to go order they were doing and would be a while yet. Left. read more