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Perched in the heart of Downtown, Manuel’s has quietly made happy many a customer with Gulf Coast shimp, tomato, cilantro, avocado, and serrano chiles, or a Sunday brunch favorite: Sope Con Huevo Estrellado of grilled masa, black bean puree, arbol chiles, queso fresco, and an over easy egg. – Gracie Salem

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