Manuel’s Restaurant (Texas Country Reporter)

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  • čas přidán 17. 03. 2022
  • See how tortillas and hot sauce put this iconic eatery on the map.
    Manuel & Frank Barroso
    Port Isabel, TX 78578
    CLOSED
    Mail order salsa & tortillas - 956-356-7856
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    Texas Country Reporter
    #1783
    10-30-2021
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Komentáře • 132

  • @gregjohnson720
    @gregjohnson720 Před rokem +18

    This is definitely one of the best TCR videos that I have had the pleasure to watch. Not many dry eyes in the audience. Manuel & Frank Barroso are humble, loving, hard-working people and they are the epitome of " The salt of the earth folks". I loved when Manuel said when he spoke from the heart saying " God does not care about the size of your wallet, He cares about the size of your heart". Port Isabel is blessed to have the fine Barroso family as citizens.

    • @xxZerosumxx
      @xxZerosumxx Před rokem +1

      I do wish the restaurant was still around.

  • @williameichner7177
    @williameichner7177 Před 2 lety +64

    God bless you sir. God doesn't care about the size of your wallet he cares about the size of your heart.

  • @martinkitty
    @martinkitty Před 2 lety +20

    Sad to see that they closed last April. Such a nice family doing their thing. Thank you Barroso family....

    • @z-z-z-z
      @z-z-z-z Před 2 lety +2

      Martin - why did they close?

    • @KMartin1311
      @KMartin1311 Před rokem +11

      @@z-z-z-z I'm a Port Isabel native. From what I understand of the situation, the father (Manuel) decided to retire. Frank was set to take over the restaurant, but because of the pandemic, they didn't have enough $$$ to re-open and were forced to remain closed. Frank does still sell his salsa, though. And I highly recommend people buy as much as they can. The reason why I say that? Read on....
      I was in Port Isabel just a few days ago (9/28-10/1), and heard rumblings of a possible re-opening, but nothing "for sure" just yet. I'm guessing Frank is accumulating the $$$ from his salsa sales in order to be able to afford a proper re-opening the restaurant. As for "when" that happens? I don't know. But I think it's coming.

  • @davenorth2903
    @davenorth2903 Před 2 lety +37

    The best reporting team on CZcams. Wonderful stories about special people - filled with love. Can’t get any better than that!

  • @williambroadway7681
    @williambroadway7681 Před rokem +3

    This has to be the most touching story I've ever watched on Texas reporter

  • @cameraman655
    @cameraman655 Před 2 lety +27

    Texas County Reporter…Heartfelt, and occasionally misty eyed
    Texas Daytripper…Grins and giggles and a dose of Texas history
    Texas Bucket List…Food

    • @suzanneanderson6921
      @suzanneanderson6921 Před 2 lety +1

      Spot on, friend.

    • @robinsss
      @robinsss Před 2 lety +2

      i like the channel but they should show more food and do less talking

    • @jellyjamacain
      @jellyjamacain Před 2 lety +1

      @@robinsss The sob stories, and the "My Father died doing this" vids always get more views. Other CZcams channels for great food! (Minus emotion)

    • @jaysantos536
      @jaysantos536 Před 2 lety

      @@robinsss It's ALL about Bob. REAL narcissist......

  • @NanaPapa123
    @NanaPapa123 Před 2 lety +4

    Thank you for highlighting this business, but most of all, for letting him speak and for listening. Too often, reporters are already formulating their next question and don't open their ears and hearts to listen. I was in tears watching this lovely video. Thank you.

  • @VintageGaming-no1fv
    @VintageGaming-no1fv Před 2 lety +8

    Every weekend back in the 90's was Texas Country Reporter and the weekend outdoor tv shows the generations today have no idea what they are missing TCR is the best and always will be. From one Texan to another God Bless Y'all!

  • @COBYJ10
    @COBYJ10 Před 2 lety +8

    Really awesome salt of the earth family. God bless them and they deserve everything they have. Also really love the Deftones hat!

  • @muffa9128
    @muffa9128 Před 2 lety +6

    there's been some times when those first few notes on that piano would bring a few tears , thanks , I've enjoyed them all

  • @gusgarza6529
    @gusgarza6529 Před 2 lety +3

    Wow! Great Story.God Bless you Manuel & Frank for you great service provided to the Rio Grande Valley!

  • @robertpalmer3166
    @robertpalmer3166 Před 2 lety +4

    Manuel's used to be on the island. I lived there for three years. Many a hangover was cured with a con todo. Sad it's gone.

  • @jessicaann3734
    @jessicaann3734 Před 2 lety +8

    They seem like wonderful people. I wish them the best ❤

  • @michaelv4218
    @michaelv4218 Před 2 lety +2

    Coming from a fellow Texan god bless you everything's gonna be alright sir much love to you from san antonio tx

  • @frankieherrera3085
    @frankieherrera3085 Před 2 lety +9

    Just to update, the restaurant has closed down. Was a great place and environment.

  • @kfcfighter46
    @kfcfighter46 Před 2 lety +3

    Man, what a sweet Family.. I wish them the best.. Talk about having good Hearts... Great video!

  • @williameichner7177
    @williameichner7177 Před 2 lety +2

    Even in the face of mortality this man looks up!

  • @suzanneanderson6921
    @suzanneanderson6921 Před 2 lety +1

    God bless this wonderful wonderful family.

  • @chucklaw1955
    @chucklaw1955 Před 5 měsíci

    One of the best videos you all have done! ❤

  • @dabears1895
    @dabears1895 Před 2 lety +4

    LOOKED SOOO GOOD…..WHAT AN AMAZING FAMILY AND RESTAURANT.
    I WISH I LIVED CLOSE TO THEM.

  • @collinreesejones5525
    @collinreesejones5525 Před 2 lety

    ABSOLUTELY LOVE you guys... BLESS Y'ALL ALL! 😍🤗

  • @lovesloudcars
    @lovesloudcars Před 2 lety +6

    So, as always this Canadian, a loyal subscriber enjoyed this video and wished I lived there instead of 450 miles north of the border.
    If it's closed now, can I support the family and buy some hot sauce?
    If so please let me know.

  • @ONLYGOODleftistisaDEADleftist

    ¡Dios bendiga y viva a Manuel Barroso y su familia!

  • @jason27swg
    @jason27swg Před 2 lety +4

    Stay strong live long and pray

  • @sheilahutchinson6161
    @sheilahutchinson6161 Před 2 lety +2

    I understand I'm going through health issue again I know I will be healed. When your sick it's no joke during this pandemic. GOD will heal me!

  • @Roadrunner78626
    @Roadrunner78626 Před 3 měsíci +1

    God Bless you and your family and bless your business always ✝️🕊🙏🏼❤️

  • @debsguitar2
    @debsguitar2 Před 2 lety +2

    just wonderful !!

  • @ronniedavis3273
    @ronniedavis3273 Před rokem

    Great story makes my heart warm!

  • @1boortzfan
    @1boortzfan Před 2 lety +3

    God bless Manuel.

  • @phillipchetta8120
    @phillipchetta8120 Před 2 lety +1

    I wil definately visit this place soon!! 😃 God bless you Manuel!

  • @CowTaurog
    @CowTaurog Před 2 lety +4

    Wait, giant tortillas, and the french toast at the very end? Long drive, but if I’m ever there, I’m going.

  • @frankkottwitz6279
    @frankkottwitz6279 Před 2 lety +1

    What a man so nice and humble the way God wants us all to be

  • @19brandon66
    @19brandon66 Před 2 lety +4

    Permanently closed. Another Texas icon gone forever. Great video...

  • @Ur.mama.hot4urdad
    @Ur.mama.hot4urdad Před 10 měsíci +1

    I like when he said god doesn’t care how big ur wallet is only ur heart

  • @RL-tg6ds
    @RL-tg6ds Před rokem

    Truth is.. he is rich. Rich in the things that matter. God bless you sir. What an incredible story.

  • @getreal6124
    @getreal6124 Před rokem +1

    VERY sad to know it closed, because that would have been a special place to visit and eat at. :(

  • @frankmarullo228
    @frankmarullo228 Před 2 lety +5

    This was a good story my friends !! But sad there is to much pain in the world , so even though this was an AWESOME video I also really like the happy ones. Thank you Frank from montana......

  • @baccracker
    @baccracker Před 2 lety

    I love supporting small family business!

  • @mikemccollum4521
    @mikemccollum4521 Před 2 lety +3

    Those flour tortillas with all the stuff folded in sure look delicious. Probably worth driving from Arlington, TX just to try. Add a fishing trip and it’s surely worth it👍👍

  • @paullopez6620
    @paullopez6620 Před 3 měsíci

    That kind of reaction to a question shows that his father was a real DAD.

  • @joanngonzales58
    @joanngonzales58 Před 2 lety +1

    My family and I came here for years and we’re so heartbroken that they closed. I wish they’d open back up. There’s nothing else like it.

  • @fartsackjack7081
    @fartsackjack7081 Před 2 lety

    jesus ,,,,not sure i ever had such wet eyes watching these shows ......what a great place and ppl .....wish i was n el paso tx and not el paso illinois .....id be headed that way for some grub

  • @richardhernandez5235
    @richardhernandez5235 Před 2 lety

    GOD BLESS 👪 FAMILIA, FOREVER..

  • @charliebigbear1630
    @charliebigbear1630 Před 2 lety +2

    Me and the family are coming down to South Padre this summer I think we'll take a detour since my daughter is addicted hot sauce

  • @sick7987
    @sick7987 Před 2 lety

    God bless yall!!

  • @vgarza1972
    @vgarza1972 Před 2 lety +2

    Visited there in 2015 sad to say I didn't see that place 😕 but what really hit my heart is how he gave his mother the love she gave him in helping make that place together...folks its all about family and God and the rest will take care of itself. God bles us all!!

  • @garyhaber333
    @garyhaber333 Před rokem

    Manuels in Del Rio has to have the best fajitas and ranch beans I've ever had.
    I love eating at the bar.
    The employees are awesome.

  • @Sarah-zv9ug
    @Sarah-zv9ug Před 2 lety +39

    Places like this will soon all be gone it is so sad that all we’re going to have left is McDonald’s Our grandchildren will never know what good food is. ☹️

    • @opendstudio7141
      @opendstudio7141 Před 2 lety +3

      Yep, it's permanently closed.

    • @jaysantos536
      @jaysantos536 Před 2 lety +1

      @@opendstudio7141 Must have not been that good......

    • @jaysantos536
      @jaysantos536 Před 2 lety +3

      @@opendstudio7141 That's a shame. I thought the son was going to take over and sell hot sauce to make it work. Sounds like another example of the kids not having the same passion and drive as their parents. Just the desire for the $$$.

    • @craigsmith3182
      @craigsmith3182 Před rokem +4

      @@opendstudio7141 The owner, Manuel is alive and well. He just decided to retire. The pandemic really kicked their butts

  • @JFP69
    @JFP69 Před 2 lety

    Mucho gusto - hermano

  • @user-dg6tq4yv4l
    @user-dg6tq4yv4l Před 3 měsíci

    I believe in the Lord and Good ol Mom and Pop dinners and shops!💯❤️🥰

  • @fernandomurillo9272
    @fernandomurillo9272 Před 2 lety

    Ok I’m hungry 🤤 reminds me of my mom she knew how to make flower tortillas. 🧢 hats off to everyone there. 2022

  • @xxZerosumxx
    @xxZerosumxx Před 2 lety

    Sad to see this place close down. I really wanted to try it.

  • @vthomas2482
    @vthomas2482 Před 2 lety +4

    Food looks Fantastic 👌 😋

    • @ricardocarmona5210
      @ricardocarmona5210 Před 2 lety +2

      This is missed up. It's making me so hungry. 😆

    • @clydedyson2147
      @clydedyson2147 Před 2 lety +2

      @@ricardocarmona5210 your right about that! Between TCR and Texas Bucket List, my phone gets nervous, cause it thinks I am going to take a bite out of it. 🤣

  • @walterrodriguez6733
    @walterrodriguez6733 Před 2 lety

    Food looks delicious 😋 need me a BIG TACO 🌮😋 right now 💯🌮👊😋

  • @presleymesser4657
    @presleymesser4657 Před 2 lety

    Do they still sale hot sauce if so how can I order some

  • @Amarillobymorning777
    @Amarillobymorning777 Před 2 lety

    Échale ganas Manuel y se a valiente.

  • @8andsk835
    @8andsk835 Před 2 lety

    I looked up this restraunt on google and it’s says permanently closed is this correct?

  • @mackmckenzie8479
    @mackmckenzie8479 Před 5 měsíci

    Amen

  • @kiki82ish
    @kiki82ish Před 2 lety

    May God help them succeed with the salsa business.Thank you Jesus. Sweet family

  • @brentpodshow
    @brentpodshow Před 2 lety

    I just read that this place closed on Easter Sunday due to Manuel’s health. Very sad, I would have loved to enjoy their Tex Mex

  • @tonyq6069
    @tonyq6069 Před 6 měsíci

    You need to try Angie's tacos in San Antonio Texas on Pleasanton road

  • @somethingelseishere
    @somethingelseishere Před 2 lety

    Nice Deftones cap.

  • @thediner8929
    @thediner8929 Před 2 lety

    Hang in there.

  • @derekbuxton6626
    @derekbuxton6626 Před 2 lety

    Wow! Look at the size of that taco! Too bad it’s not there anymore, I would’ve made a special trip to eat there and buy more for takeout.

  • @fernandgamboa2848
    @fernandgamboa2848 Před 2 lety

    Keep your head up Manuel , la santa Muerte 💀 is always there ready to dance with us .

  • @surfingdp
    @surfingdp Před rokem

    Just a heads up Manuel is still making tacos! I am a local and he is at one of the condominiums and the tacos taste the exact same! And no he is not dead.

  • @southmost956
    @southmost956 Před rokem

    Bro link to buy the salsa!!!

  • @Alefl75
    @Alefl75 Před 2 lety +4

    This place closed down permanently last April, it didn't survive the Pandemic 😢

    • @estherhazydreamsbatiktiedy4834
      @estherhazydreamsbatiktiedy4834 Před 2 lety +3

      Sad very sad

    • @christopherdaniel8001
      @christopherdaniel8001 Před 2 lety +4

      Oh no! Just seeing this today as it was recently posted and thinking I'm ready to drive from Houston to get some of those awesome looking tortillas and leave with a case of salsa!

  • @b4johnson894
    @b4johnson894 Před měsícem

    Great job. Great food. I wish they used olive oil.

  • @BrittneeDrummer
    @BrittneeDrummer Před rokem +1

    Looks like they closed after 38 years. You can confirm on FB
    His health was failing so he decided to retire. Looks like he wrote a book

  • @anasloss8423
    @anasloss8423 Před 2 měsíci

    It's gone not there after many many years 😭

  • @charleyu5506
    @charleyu5506 Před 2 lety +1

    THANK GOD FOR MEXICAN FOOD

  • @tinahiggins5789
    @tinahiggins5789 Před měsícem

  • @conchoopaz9941
    @conchoopaz9941 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Agradable trabajo.

  • @josephpeters4165
    @josephpeters4165 Před 2 lety

    I'm so sorry to find out that this place closed it's doors for good...so sad

  • @mazzy23star1
    @mazzy23star1 Před 2 dny

    ❤️❤️❤️🥰

  • @manuelescareno7031
    @manuelescareno7031 Před 2 lety +1

    I'm his grandson.

  • @jtwarshak
    @jtwarshak Před 2 lety

    Love this restaurant and their story.

  • @pglasc
    @pglasc Před 2 lety

    Can we get a bigger bowl please..

  • @geraldbaker6339
    @geraldbaker6339 Před 2 lety

    I guess Manuel's is closed down I just saw your video I was going to call and have them send me some of their salsa but I'm too late that's my fault I guess.

  • @BaconPraline
    @BaconPraline Před 2 lety +2

    Do other states have their own Country reporter or are we unique?

    • @cameraman655
      @cameraman655 Před 2 lety +2

      I would assume that most states have something similar, I believe that Tennessee has something like TCR.

    • @aust1ntexas235
      @aust1ntexas235 Před 2 lety +2

      TN and Virginia have similar shows but TCR is the classic if im not mistaken.

  • @joesmith7427
    @joesmith7427 Před 3 měsíci

    Go to MD ANDERSON MEDICAL CENTER in houston!

  • @ninojuarez4386
    @ninojuarez4386 Před rokem

    👍👍💪💪🙏

  • @ryancavanaugh4479
    @ryancavanaugh4479 Před 2 lety

    I'm praying for you..

  • @Scott.16
    @Scott.16 Před 2 lety +1

    This place is permanently closed. 😭😭😭😭😭

  • @bigmoneytexas-toledo6184

    NEED A INK TO BUY THERE HOT SAUCE PLEASE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @phyllismay4384
    @phyllismay4384 Před 2 lety

    They are closed. So sad.

  • @HerbRasta
    @HerbRasta Před 2 lety

    Shout out to my mans Deftones hat! white pony!

  • @aaronalday
    @aaronalday Před 2 lety

    Bad Ass Deftones hat White Pony

  •  Před 4 měsíci

    they closed

  • @elchafalote8555
    @elchafalote8555 Před 2 lety

    The nose hair being part of the stash kills it...

  • @Oneslice
    @Oneslice Před 2 lety

    Deftones!!

  • @konaken1035
    @konaken1035 Před 2 lety

    Ahmein Brothers and Sisters... mmmm mmm homemade good... the best tasting tortillas are made with lard. I no longer partake of the pig. for the bible tells me so.

  • @itstherightone5179
    @itstherightone5179 Před 2 lety

    in the real world and anywhere away from Texas we call that salsa. And there are no secret in making flour tortillas. Flour, oil, (or lard) hot water, royal, salt.

  • @giob281
    @giob281 Před 2 lety

    He said hot sauce 🤣🤔it’s salsa sir !

  • @JFP69
    @JFP69 Před 2 lety

    Never made any money -

  • @chrisostling805
    @chrisostling805 Před 2 lety

    I wish I could try his food, unfortunately I would Never consider going to Texas.

  • @fernandgamboa2848
    @fernandgamboa2848 Před 2 lety

    Why is the tortilla considered Humble ? That is a bit pretentious and condescending

  • @joshuaramirez
    @joshuaramirez Před 2 lety

    They lost me at tex-mex. 🙄

  • @bosse641
    @bosse641 Před 2 lety +2

    When will the mask madness end ?