Onalaska Is A Small Town In Wisconsin That Has The Best Mexican Food In The State

We’re so lucky in Wisconsin to have so many wonderful small towns chock full of reasons to visit. Tucked along the western edge of the Dairy State in small, unassuming Onalaska is a downright delicious and amazing Mexican restaurant you’ll want to try. Manny’s Cocina is a breath of coastal Pacific air you definitely want to try.

Onalaska is a small town of about 17,000 people just north of La Crosse.

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Perched on a bluff above the Black River, it’s known as the Sunfish Capital of the World.

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There’s a large, man-made reservoir at the edge of of town that bleeds into the Mississippi River.

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In this quaint little town is one of the most unexpected, delicious Mexican restaurants you’ll ever have the pleasure of trying. This family-owned restaurant is making recipes of their ancestors and delighting folks who are lucky enough to find them.

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Don’t head to Manny’s Cocina looking for Americanized Mexican or spicy, chili-filled dishes. This spot is pure Pacific coastal food - heavy on seafood and fresh ingredients.

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From a beautiful patio to an authentically decorated interior, Manny’s is meant to be a full sensory experience that makes you feel like you’ve been transported to Mexico’s Pacific Coast.

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The seafood and sauces at Manny’s cannot be beat anywhere else in the state.

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The food here is well thought out and so, so tasty.

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From ceviche and seafood soup to lobster enchiladas and the seven seas burrito, there’s so many amazing and different choices on this menu that you just won’t find at other Mexican restaurants.

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And of course there’s a fully stocked bar and cocktail menu to help add to the tropical feel and compliment the food.

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Manny’s was so popular in Onalaska that they’ve expanded to have another location in Eau Claire. So you have two chances in the western part of the state to dine on this amazing food.

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Manny’s has two locations: Onalaska – 301 Hampton Ct, Onalaska, WI 54650 and Eau Claire – 4207 Oakwood Hills Pkwy, Eau Claire, WI 54701.

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Looking for more great Mexican food in Wisconsin? Check out Your Tastebuds Will Go Crazy For This Amazing Taco Trail In Wisconsin.

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