Revisiting a dish from the Downtown spot where musicians, politicians, bankers, office workers, and regular Joes all felt at home.
My favorite thing about Las Manitas was going to the bathrooms. Customers were treated to a glimpse of the large, weathered kitchen as they traversed through it to get to the back of the restaurant where the restrooms were located. Like most customers, I felt like a tourist getting a peek into the kitchen that won over Austin's heart with their comforting breakfast dishes and strong coffee that could wake the dead.
In 2008, Las Manitas was forced to close as their property was slated for hotel development. Austin's reputation for cheap rent and great live music ended up killing not only the cheap rent and great music, but this cultural icon as well. The loss of Las Manitas stung Austin deeply because it had come to represent our local flavor. To paraphrase aarticle from 2006,"The Mayor could be seen drinking the same coffee during his daily meetings as the rest of us.
The morning after Las Manitas closed, Austinites were greeted with a sign on the door that read:"Here was fought the battle for Austin's soul. Austin lost."
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