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CHOW! SPRING 2005 Serving lunch, dinner: Fajitas and Mexican favorites, full vegetarian 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. $-$$. ★ Best Mexican CILANTRO 5th St. Market Food Court. 687-0579. Fresh, made-to-order Mexican food. Your choice of quality marinated meats and vegetables. Create your own giant burri- to, taco or fresh salad, made right in front of you. Add to your creation one of our fresh salsas and guacamole made daily. 11 am-7 pm M-Sa, 11 am-6 pm Su. No cards. $. DON JUAN’S FAMILY MEXICAN RESTAURANT 2650 River Rd. 689-5821. Fax 461-2757. Serving lunch, dinner: Guadalajara-style cooking, chicken carnitas, chile Colorado and verde, vegetarian entrees. Wine, beer, full bar. Banquet facilities. Take-out. LG. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-10 pm M- Th, 11 am-10:30 pm F-Sa. MC/V/AE/DC. $- $$. DOS AGUILAS TAQUERIA 520 Adams St. 684-4404. Serving lunch and dinner, take-out, daily specials. 10 am-6 pm daily. Some cards. $-$$. EL CHARRO 4712 Royal Ave. 688-3642. Serving chicken fajitas, chile rellenos, tamales, tostadas, carne asada, nachos, seafood, vegetarian entrees and more. Full bar. Take-out. OG. Wheelchair acces- sible. 11 am-9 pm M-Th, 11 am-10 pm F & Sa, 11:30 am-9 pm Su. MC/V/DC/D. $$. 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. $$. EL TORITO RESTAURANT 1003 Valley River Way. 683-7294. Serving lunch, dinner, Sunday brunch: Many different regions of Mexican cook- ing, monthly chef specials, vegetarian entrees, salads and desserts. Catering available. Wine, beer, microbrews, full bar. Take-out. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-10 pm M-Th, 11 am-12 am F, 11 am-12 am Sa, 10 am-11 pm Su. All major cards. $$. JALISCO MEXICAN RESTAURANT MUCHO GUSTO MEXICAN KITCHEN BIG RIVER GRILLE AT THE HILTON 67 Oakway Center. Valley River Center. Serving lunch and dinner daily, featuring: Burritos, tacos, salads and tostadas with choice of pork, beef, chicken, tofu or Alaskan cod. Kids’ meals. Beer, margari- tas, sangria. Take-out. 11 am-9 pm Su-Th, 11 am-10 pm F-Sa. V/MC. $. 66 E. Sixth Ave. 342-6658. Specializing in fresh seafood and Pacific NW cuisine. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Oregon wines, microbrews. Reservations recommended. Wheelchair accessible. 6:30 am-10 pm daily. All cards. $$$. NACHO’S HEALTHY MEXICAN 1574 Coburg Rd., Suite 135. 345-7779. www.chefbecky.com Delivering dinner. Customized, gourmet meals, delivered by personal chef Becky. Prepared from scratch, just for you, using top quality ingredients. Sample menus available online. Some OG. MC/V. $$$. 1190 City View St. 485-6595. Serving lunch, dinner: Chile verde, 10 styles of nachos, fresh chile rellenos, veg- etarian entrees, tostada salad, grilled chicken taco salad, lard-free pinto and black beans, homemade salsas. Wine, beer, cocktails and 27 different margari- tas. LG. Wheelchair accessible. 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. $$. RED AGAVE See Latin American & Caribbean SANTA FE BURRITO 2621 Willamette St. 465-1113. Serving lunch, dinner: Burritos, tacos, enchiladas, tostadas, fajitas, salads, que- sadillas, lard-free. Take-out. 11 am-10 pm M-Su. MC/V. $. TACO LOCO 900 W. 7th Ave. 683-9171. Featuring authentic dishes steeped in tradition with a unique mixture of Mexican and Salvadorian food. New lunch menu. Vegetarian friendly. Beer and wine available. Margaritas made from fresh squeezed juices. Tequila bar with over 100 tequilas to choose from. Outdoor patio dining that will transport you south of the border. Wheelchair accessible. Lunch 11:30 am-2:30 pm Tu-F, dinner 4:30 pm-9 pm Tu-Sa. Closed Sundays and Mondays. MC/V/D, no checks. $-$$. ★ Best Mexican, Second Place TAQUERIA LAS BRASAS 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 tor- tillas. Homemade salsa. Take-out. 8 am-8 pm daily. No cards, take checks. $. TIO PEPE 1041 River Rd. 689-4533. Serving lunch, dinner: Carne tampiquena (rice, beans, guacamole, bacon and plan- tains), shrimp Costa Azul, enchiladas Puerto Vallarta (crab and shrimp), vege- tarian entrees. Wine, beer, full bar. Take- out. 11 am-9 pm, daily. MC/V. $$. 3095 W. 11th Ave. 485-8636. Serving lunch, dinner: Mexican cooking, some vegetarian entrees. Friendly staff. Wine, beer, mixed drinks. Fast service with a smile. Reservations for 6+. Banquet room. Take-out. LG. 11 am-10 pm daily. MC/V/D. $$. TORERO’S MEXICAN FAMILY RESTAURANT LAS MORENAS Microbrew 585 River Road. 463-1389. Serving authentic Mexican food, lunch and dinner. 10 am-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, vegetari- an 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. $$. LOS DOS AMIGOS HACIENDA 4730 Village Plaza Loop. 686-8455. Serving lunch and dinner. 11 am-10 pm Su- Th, 11 am-11 pm F & Sa. MC/V. LOS JARRITOS RESTAURANT 764 Blair Blvd. 344-0650. Serving lunch and dinner: Chicken, beef, pork, vegetarian and seafood entrees. All made with homemade sauces and spices. Salvadoran specialties. Wine, beer, Margaritas and a big selection of tequilas. Take-out, reservation request for 6 +. Specials every day. LG. 11 am-9 pm M-Sa, 3:30-9 pm Su. MC/V/AE/DC. $-$$. ★ 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 delivery. 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. $-$$, special stu- dent pricing. MORENO’S MEXICO 433 E. Broadway. 343-5612. Celebrating 49 years as Eugene’s first Mexican restaurant. Serving traditional three-course Durango-style dinners and new, light meal menu items a la carte. Wine, beer, margaritas. In the historic Walton house. Reservations accepted. Take-out. 5-9 pm Tu-Su. MC/V. $-$$$. www.eugeneweekly.com 5705 Main St., Spfd. 746-3766. Serving lunch and dinner, traditional Mexican specialties. 11 am-9 pm M-F, 11 am-10 pm Sa & Su. V/MC/AE. $$. EAST 19TH STREET CAFE CHEF BECKY See Italian KOHO BISTRO 2101 Bailey Hill Rd. 681-9335. Serving lunch and dinner: Thai style hot- pot, deep fried bass fillet, grilled sea scal- lops, roast duck with lemon-rosemary pan juices, BBQ pork and sweet potato pie, baked winter squash, portabella mushroom raviolis. Vegetarian entrees and salads. Wine and microbrews. Some OG/LG. 11:30 am-9 pm M-Th, 11:30 am-10 pm F, 5-10 pm Sa. MC/V. $$-$$$. ★ Best Northwest MAC’S AT THE VET’S CLUB 1626 Willamette St. 344-8600. Dining at the Vet’s Club supports your local veterans. Enjoy the exceptional cui- sine by chef Bill McCallum. Open to the public. All ages until 9 pm. Live music W- Sa, free W & Th. Low cover F & Sa. Reservations accepted. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 11:30 am-2 pm Tu- F, 4-10 pm Tu & W, 4-11 pm Th, 4 pm-2:30 am F & Sa. MC/V/AE/D. $$. SAM BOND’S GARAGE +PUULY4VU:H[WTWT3\UJO4VU-YPHTWT 3H[L5PNO[4LU\WTSH[L;HRL6\[(]HPSHISL 7,(93:;9,,;+6>5;6>5,<.,5, BRAND NEW MENU MARCHÉ 296 E. 5th Ave. (SW corner 5th St. Public Mkt.). 342-3612. Serving lunch, dinner, Sunday brunch: Featuring local, organic, seasonal ingredi- ents. Wood-fired oven, exhibition kitchen, catering. Vegetarian options. French flair. Wine, beer, full bar. Reservations. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 11:30 am-11 pm M-Sa, 10 am-10 pm Su. All major cards. $$-$$$$. ★ Best Eco-Friendly Restaurant, Third Place ★ Best Northwest, Second Place ★ Best Wine List, Third Place MARCHÉ CAFE 296 E. 5th Ave. (5th St. Market). 484- 6614. Seasonally changing menu. Lunch and light supper: Soup, pizzettas, sandwiches, salads, desserts, wines by the glass. Weekend breakfast: Omelettes, poached egg dishes, homemade granola, crepes, fruit and yogurt, breakfast pastries, Full City coffee, Blue Willow teas. Take-out, box lunches and catering. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 8:30 am-7 pm M-F, 9 am-7 pm Sa, 9 am-6 pm Su. All cards. $. 55 W. 6th Ave. 485-2961. An exceptional selection of northwest cuisine, cocktails, beer and wine served to you in an inviting atmosphere. 11 am-10 pm M-Th, 11 am-11 pm F, 8 am- 11 pm Sa, 8 am-10 pm Su. MC/V/AE/DC/D. $$-$$$. 407 Blair Blvd. 431-6603. New menu offerings, plus our organic pizza by the slice, mixed green salad from local organic farms. Now serving hard alcohol. Beer garden. Live entertainment nightly. OG/LG. Open 4 pm ‘til late daily. MC/V. $-$$. ijX`^c # \]KSQV"^"MI\]X#\WMI\WZLZQVSPMIZ\QTa JO FEDERIGO’S RESTAURANT & JAZZ CLUB HIGH STREET BREWERY & CAFE MCMENAMINS NORTH BANK ! See Cafes OREGON ELECTRIC STATION 22 Club Rd. 343-5622. Serving burgers, pastas, crayfish and sausage gumbo, hot and cold sandwich- es, salads, steamer clams, salmon and a variety of appetizers for lunch and din- ner. Vegetarian entrees. Wine, microbrew and full bar. Deck seating along the Willamette River. Take-out. Smoking on patio. LG. 11 am-11 pm M-Th, 11 am-1 am F & Sa, noon-11 pm Su. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas. MC/V/AE/DC. $-$$. ★ Best Burger, Third Place X GLENWOOD RESTAURANTS, INC. 1485 E. 19th Ave. 342-4025. Serving lunch, dinner and pub fare: Hamburgers, Garden burgers, hot sand- wiches, fries and soups. Their own Edgefield wines available bottled or by the glass; beer; 15 microbrews on tap, featuring McMenamins’ ales. Take-out. Some OG. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-1 am M-Sa, noon-midnight Su. MC/V/AE/D. $$. 1243 High St. 345-4905. Serving lunch, dinner: Hot sandwiches, pastas, salads, hamburgers, fries, vege- tarian entrees. Wine, beer, 12 McMenamins’ microbrews on tap plus five others. Outdoor seating available. Take-out. Some OG. Wheelchair accessi- ble. 11 am-1 am M-Sa, noon-midnight Su. Minors till 9 pm. MC/V/AE/D. ★ Best Burger ★ Best Brewpub -YVT7VY[VILSSV[V7VYR*OVWZ 4LH[SVHM[V4HJ U*OLLZL 27 E. Fifth Ave. 485-4444. Serving lunch, dinner: Steaks, prime rib, seafood, pasta, vegetarian entrees, sal- ads, desserts. Wine, beer, microbrews, full bar. Reservations. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 11:30 am-midnight M-F, 4:30-midnight Sa-Su. All major cards. $$$$. Best Breakfast in town and CHEAP too! (SERVED ALL DAY!) BREAKFAST • LUNCH • DINNER - 9AM-8PM Never a Cover! 50 East 11th Avenue • 541-686-6619 SIXTH STREET GRILL SWEETWATERS Valley River Inn, 1000 Valley River Way. 743-1000. www.valleyriverinn.com Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, Sunday brunch. Seasonal menu selections fea- turing best of Northwest; entrees, salads, soups, desserts. Excellent beer, wine selection; lounge with full spirits. Reservations recommended for dinner and Sunday brunch. LG. Wheelchair accessible. M-Sa 6:30 am-11:00 am, 11:30- 2 pm; 5:30 pm-9:30 pm; Su 7:30 am-2 pm, 5:30 pm-9:30 pm. All cards. $$$- $$$$. WATERFRONT BAR & GRILL 2210 MLK Blvd. 465-4506. Serving lunch and dinner: Steaks, baby back ribs, seafood broiled over oak. Salads with international flavors as well as local produce. Hot and cold sandwich- es, salads, vegetarian entrees. Full bar. Reservations. Take-out. Wheelchair accessible. 11:30 am-midnight M-F, 5-mid- night Sa. All cards. $$-$$$$. Pacific Rim HODGEPODGE Northwest ADAM’S PLACE See Continental AX BILLY GRILL & SPORTS BAR See American 830 E. 13th Ave. 302-3334. 2190 W. 11th Ave. 484-6300 Serving lunch and dinner: Fabulous food fast, teriyaki chicken. Catering. Eat in, take-out, drive through. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-10 pm daily. MC/V. $. JAIL, THE 490 E. Broadway. 343-8700. CHOW! APRIL 28, 2005 17
