Manuel "Manny" Lupe Rios Sr., from Mesquite, Texas, passed away on May 3, 2024. He was born in Dallas on May 24, 1943, to Charlie Esteban Rios and Ninfa Chavez Rios. He married Barbara Mendoza on May 5, 1960. He was a proud 27 year U.S. Army veteran. Manny spent most of his career at Mia's Tex-Mex and later founded Manny's Uptown. He is preceded in death by his wife Barbara and grandson Manuel III and is survived by 6 children, 17 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Friday, May 10, 6-9 pm, funeral service will be Saturday, May 11, 10 am, both at Calvary Hill of Dallas. Manny's burial will be at Laurel Land Memorial Park in Dallas. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory can be made by check to Grand Brook Memory Care of McKinney. Condolences/memories can be shared at https://www.calvaryhilldallas.com.