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About Eugene weekly. (Eugene, Oregon) 1993-current | View Entire Issue (Oct. 21, 2004)
BEST OF EUGENE RESTAURANT LISTINGS Y There was a time in the beer business when “T & A” referred to “Taste and Aroma.” H Sadly, those Good ol’ DAYS are gone. H But there is still a beer that remembers. A beer that wears its age-old methods and handcrafted quality like A FROSTY, MALT BADGE OF HONOR. H And that beer . . . is Henry Weinhard’s ® Questions about Henry Weinhard’s? Visit us at henryweinhards.com roasted chicken), thali platter (selection of Indian vegetable dishes), vegetarian soups and entrees, Greek salad. Wine, beer. Reservations for 6+. Lunch M-Sa, dinner nightly. MC/V. $$. ★ Best Middle Eastern, Second Place Live music Th and Sa at 29th St. Take-out. 29th: 11 am-10 pm Sa-Th, 11 am-11 pm F. Oakway, 11 am-10 pm M-Th, 11 am-10:30 F & Sa, 11 am-10 pm Su. MC/V. $-$$. ★ Best Mexican ZALAYA RESTAURANT & WINE BAR 5th St. Market Food Court. 687-0579. 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. $. 839 Lincoln St. 349-9181. Set in a historic home with a charming courtyard, Zalaya features western Mediterranean cuisine using seasonal, local organic ingredients. Local fish, lamb and beef. Vegetarian options and daily specials. Extensive wine menu. Reservations recommended. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. Summer hours: 5:30-10 pm Tu, W, Th & Su, 5:30- 10:30 pm F & Sa. V/MC. $$$-$$. ★ Best New Restaurant, Second Place Mexican BURRITO AMIGOS 1295 Hwy. 99 N. 461-8880. 2445 Hilyard. 868-1528. Drive-Thrus: 42nd & Main, Spfd. 746-7279. 1333 W. 6th Ave. 338-9190. 1600-2 Coburg Rd. 868-0908 Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner: Breakfast burritos, specializing in burritos (meat or vegetarian), tacos, taco salad, chili verde, tostadas, quesadillas, many vegetarian items. Speedy service. Take- out. Some LG. Wheelchair accessible at Hilyard and Coburg location. 6:30 am-9 pm M-Sa, 8:30 am-8 pm Su. MC/V/AE/D. $. ★ Best Burrito, Second Place ★ Best Cheap Eats, Third Place 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, vege- tarian entrees, Mexican waters. Take-out. LG. River Road: 7 am-9 pm, daily. 10th Ave: 7 am-5 pm daily. Broadway: 7 am-11 pm daily. 11th Ave: 7 am-10 pm daily. No checks. $. ★ Best Cheap Eats ★ Best Burrito CHAPALA MEXICAN RESTAURANT © 2004 Blitz-Weinhard Brewing Co., Hood River, OR 34 OCTOBER 21, 2004 68 W. 29th St. 683-5458. Oakway Center. 424-6113. Serving lunch, dinner: Fajitas and Mexican favorites, full vegetarian menu, salads. Wine, beer, full bar. Reservations for 6+. CILANTRO DON JUAN’S FAMILY MEXICAN RESTAURANT 2650 River Rd. 689-5821. Fax 461-2757. Serving lunch, dinner: Guadalajara-style cooking, chicken carnitas, chile Colorado and verde, vegetarian entrees. Wine, beer, full bar. Banquet facilities. Take-out. LG. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-10 pm M- Th, 11 am-10:30 pm F-Sa. MC/V/DC/AE. $- $$. DOS AGUILAS TAQUERIA 520 Adams St. 684-4404. Serving lunch and dinner, take-out, daily specials. 10 am-6 pm daily. Some cards. $- $$. EL CHARRO 4712 Royal Ave. 688-3642. Serving chicken fajitas, chile rellenos, tamales, tostadas, carne asada, nachos, seafood, vegetarian entrees and more. Full bar. Take-out. OG. Wheelchair accessi- ble. 11 am-9 pm M-Th, 11 am-10 pm F & Sa, 11:30 am-9 pm Su. MC/V/DC/D. $$. EL KIOSCO RESTAURANT 65-Q Division St. 689-5688. 1909 South A St., Springfield. 741-2005. Serving lunch, dinner: Southern California-style Mexican cooking, que- sadilla suprema, vegetarian entrees, no lard or MSG. Wine, beer, full bar. Delivery to Danebo, Coburg, River Road. Catering available to businesses and parties. Take-out. 11 am-9 pm M-Th, 11 am-10 pm F, noon-10 pm Sa, noon-9 pm Su. MC/V. $$. EL TORITO RESTAURANT 1003 Valley River Way. 683-7294. Serving lunch, dinner, Sunday brunch: Many different regions of Mexican cook- ing, monthly chef specials, vegetarian entrees, salads and desserts. Catering available. Wine, beer, microbrews, full bar. Take-out. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-10 pm M-Th, 11 am-12 am F, 11 am-12 am Sa, 10 am-11 pm Su. All major credit cards. $$. JALISCO MEXICAN RESTAURANT 3095 W. 11th Ave. 485-8636. Serving lunch, dinner: Mexican cooking, some vegetarian entrees. Friendly staff. Wine, beer, mixed drinks. Fast service with a smile. Reservations for 6+. Banquet room. Take-out. LG. 11 am-10 pm daily. MC/V/D. $$. LAS MORENAS 585 River Road. 463-1389. Serving authentic Mexican food, lunch and dinner. 10 am to 8 pm daily. No cards. $. LOS CAMPEONES 1537 Mohawk Blvd., Springfield. 747-6024. Serving lunch, dinner: Camarones al ajo, steak, chicken, pork and seafood (prawns, scallops, crab). Salads, vegetarian entrees. 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. $$. LOS DOS AMIGOS HACIENDA 4730 Village Plaza Loop. 686-8455. Serving lunch and dinner. 11 am-10 pm Su- Th, 11 am-11 pm F & Sa. V/MC. LOS JARRITOS RESTAURANT 764 Blair Blvd. 344-0650. Serving lunch and dinner: Chicken, beef, pork, vegetarian and seafood entrees. All made with homemade sauces and spices. Salvadoran specialties. Wine, beer, mar- garitas and a big selection of tequilas. Take-out, reservation request for 6 +. Specials every day. LG. 11 am-9 pm M-Sa, 3:30-9 pm Su. MC/V/AE/DC. $-$$. ★ Best Latin American/Caribbean, Second Place ★ Best Mexican, Third Place ★ Best Burrito, Third Place MISSION MEXICAN RESTAURANT 610 E. Broadway. 686-8226. Serving lunch, dinner: Full array of authentic Mexican food, family recipes, carnitas, fajitas, arroz con pollo verde. Tequila margaritas. Catering. Lunch deliv- ery. Phone in drive-through. Office and private parties. Fiesta Sports Room. LG.Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-9 pm Su- Th, 11 am-10 pm F-Sa. Lunch delivery 11 am- 2 pm M-F. MC/V/AE. $-$$, special student pricing. MORENO’S MEXICO 433 E. Broadway. 343-5612. Celebrating 48 years as Eugene’s first Mexican restaurant. Serving traditional three-course Durango-style dinners and new, light meal menu items a la carte.
