Manteca may refer to: The Spanish word for lard

People Albert Manteca (born 1988), Spanish footballer Jon Manteca (1967–1996), Spanish activist Sergio Martínez (born 1969), nicknamed "Manteca", Uruguayan former footballer

Places Manteca, California

Music Manteca (band), a Canadian jazz fusion band Manteca!, a 1965 album by Clare Fischer Manteca (album), a 1958 album by Red Garland "Manteca" (song), a 1947 jazz tune co-written by Dizzy Gillespie, Chano Pozo, and Gil Fuller