The food and service are always great at Casa Manana. The Ontiveros brothers take pride in their family business. My only complaint about tonight, was the annoying and classless customers sitting behind me. They reeked of stale smoke, berated their server, and the man made a rude and disparaging comment about one of the owners. These losers made everyone feel uncomfortable and annoyed. I was very proud of the polite and classy way it was handled by both the server and owner. Those people did not deserve it. I will continue to go there for the wonderful food and people working there. Hopefully that couple never returns.
Karen Pelle
MUST have the Chile Verde
RONALD GARDNER
Clean, friendly service. Good experience.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Ramiro Castillo
Food was delicious. I truly recommend it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lauren Jacobs
I grew up eating here. Such a nostalgic place for me. That good hole in the wall kind of place. Like anywhere they have their mehhh days to outstanding days; regarding the food. Overall I would definitely suggest this place. Everyone I have taken likes it.
Good quality went way downhill. Prices went way up. Beans tasted straight from a can. Not sure if I got a bad price for not being local but $55 for 2 people to go food w no drinks compared to I was here a year ago and had 7 people eat for $60 back then. Will not be going back. Felt ripped off and portions smaller and not as good. Sad my wife and extended family use to like this place for last 15 plus years.
Kevin C.
Takeout always takes forever!! Ive made several pickup orders and always sit there for 20 minutes waiting for my food. Might as well just dine in. The cooks sit back there a just laugh they must think it's funny. The food is mediocre at best. I'll be finding another place for Mexican food..
Rochelle Depalma
It's been a staple in Santa Maria some time now. The food was good this visit but I've had better. The service was great and atmosphere was good.Parking: On site free parking. Usually not too over crowded.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Tamale Enchilada Crispy Taco
Salvador Yanez
Chips and salsa (it’s different) but the food and service was good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jen Celestino
Chimichangas were delicious. Best beans and rice too!
I understand how this place has been here for so many decades. The food is great and the portions are sizable, the building, however, is quite small. I'd call ahead if you are trying to seat a large party, but even with a large party they manage to give great service. I had the macho burrito and it is a burrito the size of my arm. Their asada is delicious and their breakfast burritos are decent as well.Parking: There's a rather small parking lot next to the restaurant. If you can't get parking there you might have to get it at the hotel next door or across the street. It is also a little hard to get out of the parking lot as traffic kind of speeds by.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Carnitas and Carne Asada Burrito, Macho Nachos
Mark
I've been coming here for 40 years the last 30 with my wife every Friday. it's a small place with great food and service.
Friendly staff, no wait time when we arrived, nice atmosphere, great food.Parking: There is a empty dirt lot next that is used for parking but it is unlevel ground and hard to walk if you are challenged they do have a small paved parking lot in the rear of the restaurant that has a handicapped spot.
Food was not good at all. Service good with friendly. Ambiance was poor . Do not recommend , there are so many other places that serve good Mexican food.
Audrey j.
Terrible food and service. I ordered a chili relleno with beans and rice. I love cheese but the mountains of cheese on top of the chili relleno was gross. Rice tasted burnt, salsa was mediocre at best. After a terrible meal had to wait 15 mins for the food server to bring me a check. Not a pleasant experience
The food and service are always great at Casa Manana. The Ontiveros brothers take pride in their family business. My only complaint about tonight, was the annoying and classless customers sitting behind me. They reeked of stale smoke, berated their server, and the man made a rude and disparaging comment about one of the owners. These losers made everyone feel uncomfortable and annoyed. I was very proud of the polite and classy way it was handled by both the server and owner. Those people did not deserve it. I will continue to go there for the wonderful food and people working there. Hopefully that couple never returns.
MUST have the Chile Verde
Clean, friendly service. Good experience.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Food was delicious. I truly recommend it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I grew up eating here. Such a nostalgic place for me. That good hole in the wall kind of place. Like anywhere they have their mehhh days to outstanding days; regarding the food. Overall I would definitely suggest this place. Everyone I have taken likes it.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Chile Verde, Chile Relleno, Salsa, Tacos Beans and Rice, Sauce
Good quality went way downhill. Prices went way up. Beans tasted straight from a can. Not sure if I got a bad price for not being local but $55 for 2 people to go food w no drinks compared to I was here a year ago and had 7 people eat for $60 back then. Will not be going back. Felt ripped off and portions smaller and not as good. Sad my wife and extended family use to like this place for last 15 plus years.
Takeout always takes forever!! Ive made several pickup orders and always sit there for 20 minutes waiting for my food. Might as well just dine in. The cooks sit back there a just laugh they must think it's funny. The food is mediocre at best. I'll be finding another place for Mexican food..
It's been a staple in Santa Maria some time now. The food was good this visit but I've had better. The service was great and atmosphere was good.Parking: On site free parking. Usually not too over crowded.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Tamale Enchilada Crispy Taco
Chips and salsa (it’s different) but the food and service was good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chimichangas were delicious. Best beans and rice too!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salsa, Chimichanga Lunch
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I understand how this place has been here for so many decades. The food is great and the portions are sizable, the building, however, is quite small. I'd call ahead if you are trying to seat a large party, but even with a large party they manage to give great service. I had the macho burrito and it is a burrito the size of my arm. Their asada is delicious and their breakfast burritos are decent as well.Parking: There's a rather small parking lot next to the restaurant. If you can't get parking there you might have to get it at the hotel next door or across the street. It is also a little hard to get out of the parking lot as traffic kind of speeds by.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Carnitas and Carne Asada Burrito, Macho Nachos
I've been coming here for 40 years the last 30 with my wife every Friday. it's a small place with great food and service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Enchilada Dinner, Shrimp Cocktail, Chile Verde, Chile Relleno, Shredded Beef Taco, Chile Verde Dinner, Tacos Beans and Rice, Enchiladas
Friendly staff, no wait time when we arrived, nice atmosphere, great food.Parking: There is a empty dirt lot next that is used for parking but it is unlevel ground and hard to walk if you are challenged they do have a small paved parking lot in the rear of the restaurant that has a handicapped spot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Carnitas and Carne Asada Burrito, Chile Relleno, Shredded Beef Taco, Salsa, Chile Verde Dinner, Tacos Beans and Rice, Enchiladas
Food was not good at all. Service good with friendly. Ambiance was poor . Do not recommend , there are so many other places that serve good Mexican food.
Terrible food and service. I ordered a chili relleno with beans and rice. I love cheese but the mountains of cheese on top of the chili relleno was gross. Rice tasted burnt, salsa was mediocre at best. After a terrible meal had to wait 15 mins for the food server to bring me a check. Not a pleasant experience