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CHOW! RESTAURANT LISTINGS 2003 entrées. Call in orders, take-out. Dinners until late, full bar, music, lottery. LG. 6 am-2:30 am M-F, 4 pm-2:30 am Sa, 11 am- 2:30 am Su. All major cards. $. SHIKI Serving lunch, dinner: Roasted eggplant dishes, chicken and vegetarian kabobs, falafel, gyros, feta salad, vegan soup, and more vegetarian entrées. Take-out. Now serving breakfast 7 am-2 pm. 7 am-9 pm M-F, 7 am-9 pm Sa-Su. MC/V. $. 81 Coburg Rd. 343-1936. GOOD TO GO Serving lunch, dinner: Fajitas and Mexican favorites, full vege- tarian menu, salads. Wine, beer, full bar. Reservations for 6+. Live music Th and Sa at 29th St. Take-out. 29th: 11 am-10 pm Sa-Th, 11 am-11 pm F. Oakway, 11 am-10 pm M-Th, 11 am-10:30 F & Sa, 11 am-10 pm Su. MC/V. $-$$. Serving lunch and dinner: Sushi, tempura, sukiyaki, shabu- shabu, traditional food. Wine, beer, sake and cocktails. Tatami rooms available. Reservations recommended. Take-out. 11 am- 2 pm Tu-F, 5-10 pm Tu-Su. Major credit cards. $$$. ★ Best Japanese See Food Carts CILANTRO Serving authentic Mexican food, lunch and dinner. 10 am to 8 pm daily.$. LUNA 5th St. Market Food Court. 687-0579. LOS CAMPEONES SHOJI’S RESTAURANT 2645 Willamette St. 343-8483. Serving dinner: Sushi bar, stir-fry cooking at your table, shrimp, chicken, beef, scallops, lobster, rice, vegetables, salad, vegetar- ian entrées and tofu. Wine, beer, full bar. Reservations. Dinners and sushi available for take-out. 5-9 pm Tu-Th, 5-10 pm F-Sa, 5-9 pm Su. Major credit cards. $$-$$$$. SUSHI DOMO 1020 Green Acres Rd. 343-0935. Sushi, yaki soba, nigiri, vegetarian selections and more. Private dining room available. Lunch: 11 am-2 pm M-F. Dinner: 4:30-10 pm, M-Sa. Some cards. $-$$$. SUSHI STATION 199 E. 5th Ave. #7. 484-1334. Sushi on a conveyor and grill, kushikatsu, okonomi-yaki, seafood salad and more. 11:30 am-2:30 pm and 5-10 pm M-F, 5- 10 pm Sa. All major cards. $$-$$$. TOSHI’S RAMEN 30 E. Broadway. 434-LUNA. www.lunajazz.com Specializing in authentic Spanish tapas (shared appetizers), wide variety of vegetarian, seafood and meat items using organic, local produce and the finest imported products from Europe. Great Spanish wine list. Also serving live jazz 5 nights a week. Some OG/LG. 5 pm to close, Tu-Sa. V/MC/AE. $. PARK STREET CAFÉ See Cafés Mexican BURRITO AMIGOS TAQUERIA 1295 Hwy. 99 N. 461-8880. Fax 461-1706. 2445 Hilyard. 868-1528. Drive-Thrus: 42nd & Main, Spfd. 746-7279. 1333 W. 6th Ave. 338-9190. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner: Breakfast burritos, specializ- ing in burritos (meat or vegetarian), tacos, taco salad, chili verde, tostadas, quesadillas, many vegetarian items. Speedy service. Take-out. 6:30 am-9 pm M-Sa, 8:30 am-8 pm Su. MC/V. $. Fresh, made-to-order Mexican food. Your choice of quality marinated meats and vegetables. Create your own giant burri- to, taco or fresh salad, made right in front of you. Add to your creation one of our fresh salsas and guacamole made daily. 11 am-7 pm M-Sa, 11 am-6 pm Su. No cards. $. 444 E. Third Ave. 484-2927. LOS JARRITOS RESTAURANT Formerly Señor Frog’s. Serving lunch, dinner: Daily specials, vegetarian entrées. Wine, beer, 20 different margaritas, full bar. Catering. Reservations for 6+. Live music/dancing F-Sa start- ing at 10 pm. Karaoke 7 pm-midnight Th. 21 and over after 10 pm. Take-out. LG. 11 am-9 pm M-W, 11 am-midnight Th, 11 am-2 am F, noon-2 am Sa, noon-9 pm Su. MC/V/AE. $-$$. DON JUAN’S FAMILY MEXICAN RESTAURANT 2650 River Rd. 689-5821. Fax 461-2757. Serving lunch, dinner: Guadalajara-style cooking, chicken car- nitas, chile Colorado and verde, vegetarian entrées. Wine, beer, full bar. Banquet facilities. Take-out. LG. 11 am-10 pm M-Th, 11 am-10:30 pm F-Sa. MC/V/DC. $-$$. EL CHARRO 495 Harlow Rd. 726-2110. CAFÉ SEOUL Serving lunch and dinner. Offering traditional authentic Korean meals, with Japanese and Chinese dishes. Lots of vegetarian selections, lunch specials, take-out. 11 am-9:30 pm M-Th, 11 am- 10 pm F and Sa. MC/V. $$-$. Serving lunch, dinner: Traditional Korean dishes with some Japanese food. Steamed rice, soup and kimchee with some meals. Vegetarian entrées. Take-out. 11 am-9 pm M-F, 4-9 pm Sa. No cards. $-$$. ★ Best Korean (Third Place) Latin American & Caribbean SANTA FE BURRITO COMPANY 2621 Willamette St. 465-1113. Serving lunch, dinner: Burritos, tacos, enchiladas, tostadas, faji- tas, salads, quesadillas, lard-free. Take-out. 11 am-10 pm M-Su. MC/V. $. HILDA’S AT HILYARD 2435 Hilyard St. 343-4322. Tapas: manchengo con membrillo, caribbean aubergine (vegan), Peruvian lamb in orange-cilantro sauce... Entrées: mole poblano, vatapa de la cojita, pork chops w/ spicy oil and apple chutney... Organic coffee, Chilean, Spanish and West Coast wines, imported and Northwest beers, and thrilling desserts including Hilda’s flan. Some OG/LG. 5-9:30 pm W-Sa, 4-9 pm Su. V/MC. $-$$$. TACO LOCO 900 W. 7th Ave. 683-9171. Serving a unique mixture of Salvadoran and Mexican dishes. Chicken, beef, pork, seafood and vegetarian entrées, all made fresh daily. Customize your margarita from our selection of over 100 taquilas! Beer, wine and tequila bar. Outdoor patio din- ing. LG. Lunch 11:30 am-2:30 pm, diner 4:30-9 pm M-F, 5-9 pm Sa. Closed Sundays. MC/V/D, no checks. $-$$. ★ Best Mexican JOHNNY OCEAN’S GRILLE 114 Oakway Center. 342-7994. TACO TIME 39 W. Broadway. 683-4135. Founded in Eugene in 1959. Serving lunch, dinner: Tacos, bur- ritos, chimichangas. Taco and veggie salads. 10 am-7 pm M-Sa. MC/V. $. TIM LANZ LOS JARRITOS RESTAURANT See Indian CAFÉ GLENDI 296 E. Fifth Ave. (Fifth St. Market). 485-3391. Serving lunch, dinner: Tasty selections of Greek/Mediterranean dishes including soups, salads, vegetari- an entrées and fresh salmon. Phone orders. Take-out. Catering. Some OG/LG. 11 am-7 pm M-Sa, 11 am-6 pm Su. V/MC. $-$$. CAFÉ SORIAH 384 W. 13th Ave. 342-4410. Serving lunch, dinner: Mediterranean, international and Northwest cuisine. Lamb, chicken, seafood, vegetarian special- ties, salads. Wine, beer, microbrews, full bar. Reservations. Take-out. Some OG/LG. 11 am-2 pm M-F, 5-10 pm Su-Th, 5-11 pm F-Sa. MC/V/AE. $$-$$$. ★ Best Service ★ Best Atmosphere ★ Best Mediterranean (Second Place) CASABLANCA MIDDLE EASTERN RESTAURANT 296 E. Fifth Ave. (Fifth St. Market-downstairs). 342-3885. Serving lunch, dinner: Vegetarian, chicken and lamb dishes from the Middle East. Counter service. Take-out. Some OG/LG. 10 am-6 pm daily. No cards. $. ★ Best Mediterranean (Third Place) CASPIAN MEDITERRANEAN CAFÉ 863 E. 13th Ave. 683-7800. 16 JULY 3, 2003 CHOW! MUCHO GUSTO MEXICAN KITCHEN A sensual kitchen serving American cuisine with the spice of Mexico. Spiny lobster tail with coconut red mole, petit filet mignon with quajilla chile & Ensenada cabernet reduction, grilled seafood combination with seabass, jumbo shrimp, mano del leon scallops with tequila-lime sauce, specialty mar- garitas: tamarind, mango, hibiscus. Take-out, catering. Some OG/LG. 5 pm-late Tu-Su. V/MC/AE. $$$. ★ Best New Restaurant Serving lunch & dinner: Korean and American; squid, octopus, spicy chicken, spicy pork, seafood, jahm pong noodles, vege- tarian entrées. Take-out. LG. 11 am-8 pm M-F, 11:30 am-8 pm Sa. No cards. $-$$. ★ Best Korean ANATOLIA Celebrating 47 years as Eugene’s first Mexican restaurant. Serving traditional three-course Durango-style dinners and new, light meal menu items a la carte. Wine, beer, margaritas. In the historic Walton house. Reservations accepted. Take-out. 5-9 pm Tu-Su. MC/V. $-$$$. 454 Willamette St. 683-2206. 57 W. 29th Ave. (next to Rite Aid). 344-3917. Serving lunch, dinner: Lamb and falafel sandwiches, grape leaves, baba ghanouj, tabouli, hummus, moussaka. American items: Burgers, sandwiches, vegetarian entrées. Daily specials. Take-out. Some OG/LG. 10:30 am-8 pm M-F. MC/V/D. $-$$. 433 E. Broadway. 343-5612. RED AGAVE PLAZA COFFEE SHOP 1030 River Rd. 689-4263. Serving lunch, dinner: Full array of authentic Mexican food, family recipes, carnitas, fajitas, arroz con pollo verde. Tequila margaritas. Catering. Lunch delivery. Phone in drive-through. Office and private parties. 11 am-9 pm Su-Th, 11 am-10 pm F-Sa. MC/V. $. Serving lunch, dinner: Chile verde, 10 styles of nachos, fresh chile rellenos, vegetarian entrées, tostada salad, grilled chick- en taco salad, lard-free pinto and black beans, homemade sal- sas. Wine, beer, coctails and 27 different margaritas. 11 am-9:30 pm M-Th, 11 am-10:30 pm F, noon-10:30 pm Sa, noon-9:30 pm Su. MC/V/AE/D. $$. 1306 Hilyard St. 345-9555. ALI BABA 610 E. Broadway. 686-8226. 1190 City View St. 485-6595. KOREA HOUSE Mediterranean MISSION MEXICAN RESTAURANT NACHO’S HEALTHY MEXICAN FOODS See Japanese See Mexican Serving lunch and dinner: Chicken, beef, pork, vegetarian and seafood entrées. All made with homemade sauces and spices. Salvadoran specialties. Wine, beer, Margaritas and a big selec- tion of tequilas. Take-out, reservation request for 6 +. Specials every day. LG. 11 am-9 pm M-Sa, 3:30-9 pm Su. MC/V/AE/DC. $-$$. ★ Best New Restaurant (Third Place) Serving lunch and dinner daily, featuring: Burritos, tacos, sal- ads and tostadas with choice of pork, beef, chicken, tofu or Alaskan cod. Kid’s meals. Beer, margaritas, sangria. Take-out. 11 am-9 pm Su-Th, 11 am-10 pm F-Sa. V/MC. $. HANA’S RESTAURANT TACO LOCO 764 Blair Blvd. 344-0650. 67 Oakway Center. Valley River Center. 1930 Franklin Blvd. 687-2122. See Mexican 1537 Mohawk Blvd., Springfield. 747-6024. CLUB RIO BAR & GRILL The Old Pad’s BBQ Chicken Quesadilla Korean RED AGAVE 585 River Road. 463-1389. MORENO’S MEXICO Serving lunch and dinner. Shoyu, miso and shio noodles. Gyoza, fried rice, stir-fry, teriyaki chicken, cold noodles, cold ramen salad. Vegetarian entrées. Take-out. LG. Lunch: 11 am-3 pm M-Sa, Dinner: 5-9 pm M-Sa. Closed every third Sa of the month. V/MC. $-$$. See Mexican LAS MORENAS Serving lunch, dinner: Camarones al ajo, steak, chicken, pork and seafood (prawns, scallops, crab). Salads, vegetarian entrées. Wine, beer, Mexican imports, full bar. Dancing 10 pm-2 am Sa. Take-out. LG.11 am-9 pm M-Th, 11 am-10 pm F-Sa, 12-9 pm Su. MC/V/AE. $$. 1520 Pearl St. 683-7833 Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner in a Caribbean atmosphere. Appetizers, steaks, hamburgers, chicken, halibut, salmon, shrimp, sandwiches, including veggie sandwich, fries, salads, pad Thai, curry sauté. Shakes, beer and wine. Take-out. LG. 9 am-9 pm M-F, 11 am-9 pm Sa, 12 am-7 pm Su. MC/V. $-$$. with a smile. Reservations for 6+. Banquet room. Take-out. LG. 11 am-10 pm daily. MC/V/D. $$. TAQUERIA LAS BRASAS 2 large flour tortillas 1/2 c. green onion, chopped 1/2 c. tomato, chopped 1/3 c. BBQ sauce 1 six oz. chicken breast, sauteed and cubed 3/4 c. cheddar, shredded sour cream, guacamole and salsa for garnish Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees. Grill the tortillas with a little butter, then place the tortillas on a cookie sheet. Sprinkle one with 1/4 of the cheese, the tomato, onion, BBQ sauce and chicken, and the other with the remaining cheese. Bake 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted. Take out of oven, place the tortilla with just cheese on top of the other and cut into six wedges. Serve with garnishes. 541 Blair Blvd. 338-0807. Serving lunch, dinner: Enchilada taco, enchilada tostada, taco salad, sopitos, el burrito grande, pollo asado, carne asada, tacos de Papa. Specialties: Cocktail de camarones, menudo with handmade tortillas. Homemade salsa. Take-out. 8 am-8 pm daily. No cards, take checks. $. ★ Best Mexican (Third Place) TARASCO’S 400 Blair Blvd. 484-1171. 100 E. Broadway. Authentic Mexican homestyle cooking. Lunch 11 am-4 pm, din- ner 4-10 pm daily. V/MC. $$-$$$. TIO PEPE MEXICAN RESTAURANT 1041 River Rd. 689-4533. Serving lunch, dinner: Carne tampiquena (rice, beans, gua- camole, bacon and plantains), shrimp Costa Azul, enchiladas Puerto Vallarta (crab and shrimp), vegetarian entrées. Wine, beer, full bar. Take-out. 11 am-9 pm, daily. MC/V. $$. TORERO’S MEXICAN FAMILY RESTAURANT 5705 Main St., Spfd. 746-3766. BURRITO AMIGOS TAQUERIA & ESPRESSO 1333 W. Sixth Ave. 338-9190. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner: Breakfast burritos, specializ- ing in burritos (meat or vegetarian), tacos, taco salad, chili verde, tostadas, many vegetarian items, Café Madrid coffees. Speedy service. Drive through. 5:30 am-7:30 pm M-F, 6 am- 7:30 pm Sa, 8 am-3 pm Su. V/MC. $. BURRITO BOY TAQUERIA 943 River Rd. 689-7970. 30 W. 10th Ave. 344-5856. 510 E. Broadway. 344-8070. 2511 W. 11th Ave. 338-4219. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner: Breakfast burritos, burritos, tacos, carne asada, carnitas, chile verde lengua, vegetarian entrées, Mexican waters. Take-out. River Road: 10:30 am-9 pm, daily. 10th Ave: 10 am-4 pm daily. Broadway: 9 am-11 pm daily. 11th Ave: 9 am-10 pm daily. No checks. $. ★ Best Mexican (Second Place) ★ Best Place to Eat during a Recession CHAPALA MEXICAN RESTAURANT 68 W. 29th St. 683-5458. Oakway Center. 424-6113. Serving chicken fajitas, chile rellenos, tamales, tostadas, carne asada, nachos, seafood, vegetarian entrées and more. Full bar. Take-out. 11 am-9 pm M-Th, 11 am-10 pm F-Su. MC/V/DC/D. $$. EL KIOSCO RESTAURANT Serving lunch and dinner, traditional Mexican specialties. 11 am- 9 pm M-F, 11 am-10 pm Sa & Su. V/MC/AE. $$. Northwest 65-Q Division St. 689-5688. 1909 South A St., Springfield. 741-2005. ADAM’S PLACE Serving lunch, dinner: Southern California-style Mexican cook- ing, quesadilla suprema, vegetarian entrées, no lard or MSG. Wine, beer, full bar. Delivery to Danebo, Coburg, River Road. Catering available to businesses and parties. Take-out. 11 am-9 pm M-Th, 11 am-10 pm F, noon-10 pm Sa, noon-9 pm Su. MC/V. $$. AX BILLY GRILL AND SPORTS BAR EL TORITO RESTAURANT 1003 Valley River Way. 683-7294. Serving lunch, dinner, Sunday brunch: Many different regions of Mexican cooking, monthly chef specials, vegetarian entrées, salads and desserts. Catering available. Wine, beer, micro- brews, full bar. Take-out. 11 am-11 pm M-Th, 11 am-12 am F, 11 am- 12 am Sa, 10 am-11 pm Su. All major credit cards. $$. JALISCO MEXICAN RESTAURANT 3095 W. 11th Ave. 485-8636. Serving lunch, dinner: Mexican cooking, some vegetarian entrées. Friendly staff. Wine, beer, mixed drinks. Fast service See Continental See American BIG RIVER GRILLE AT THE HILTON 66 E. Sixth Ave. 342-6658. Specializing in fresh seafood and Pacific NW cuisine. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, Sunday champagne brunch. Oregon wines, microbrews. Reservations recommended. LG. 6:30 am- 10 pm daily. All cards. $$$. CHEF BECKY 1574 Coburg Rd., Suite 135. 345-7779. www.chefbecky.com Delivering dinner. Customized, gourmet meals, delivered by personal chef Becky. Prepared from scratch, just for you, using top quality ingredients. Sample menus available online. Some OG. V/MC. $$$.