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.
$$.
RED AGAVE
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SANTA FE BURRITO
2621 Willamette St. 465-1113.
Serving lunch, dinner: Burritos, tacos,
enchiladas, tostadas, fajitas, salads, que-
sadillas, lard-free. Take-out. 11 am-10 pm
M-Su. MC/V. $.
TACO LOCO
900 W. 7th Ave. 683-9171.
Featuring authentic dishes steeped in
tradition with a unique mixture of
Mexican and Salvadorian food. New
lunch menu. Vegetarian friendly. Beer
and wine available. Margaritas made
from fresh squeezed juices. Tequila bar
with over 100 tequilas to choose from.
Outdoor patio dining that will transport
you south of the border. Wheelchair
accessible. Lunch 11:30 am-2:30 pm Tu-F,
dinner 4:30 pm-9 pm Tu-Sa. Closed
Sundays and Mondays. MC/V/D, no
checks. $-$$.
★ 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. $$.
EAST 19TH STREET CAFE
CHEF BECKY
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KOHO BISTRO
2101 Bailey Hill Rd. 681-9335.
Serving lunch and dinner: Thai style hot-
pot, deep fried bass fillet, grilled sea scal-
lops, roast duck with lemon-rosemary
pan juices, BBQ pork and sweet potato
pie, baked winter squash, portabella
mushroom raviolis. Vegetarian entrees
and salads. Wine and microbrews. Some
OG/LG. 11:30 am-9 pm M-Th, 11:30 am-10
pm F, 5-10 pm Sa. MC/V. $$-$$$.
★ Best Northwest
MAC’S AT THE VET’S CLUB
1626 Willamette St. 344-8600.
Dining at the Vet’s Club supports your
local veterans. Enjoy the exceptional cui-
sine by chef Bill McCallum. Open to the
public. All ages until 9 pm. Live music W-
Sa, free W & Th. Low cover F & Sa.
Reservations accepted. Some OG/LG.
Wheelchair accessible. 11:30 am-2 pm Tu-
F, 4-10 pm Tu & W, 4-11 pm Th, 4 pm-2:30
am F & Sa. MC/V/AE/D. $$.
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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. $$-$$$$.
★ Best Eco-Friendly Restaurant, Third
Place
★ Best Northwest, Second Place
★ Best Wine List, Third Place
MARCHÉ CAFE
296 E. 5th Ave. (5th St. Market). 484-
6614.
Seasonally changing menu. Lunch and
light supper: Soup, pizzettas, sandwiches,
salads, desserts, wines by the glass.
Weekend breakfast: Omelettes, poached
egg dishes, homemade granola, crepes,
fruit and yogurt, breakfast pastries, Full
City coffee, Blue Willow teas. Take-out,
box lunches and catering. Some OG/LG.
Wheelchair accessible. 8:30 am-7 pm M-F,
9 am-7 pm Sa, 9 am-6 pm Su. All cards. $.
55 W. 6th Ave. 485-2961.
An exceptional selection of northwest
cuisine, cocktails, beer and wine served
to you in an inviting atmosphere. 11 am-10
pm M-Th, 11 am-11 pm F, 8 am- 11 pm Sa, 8
am-10 pm Su. MC/V/AE/DC/D. $$-$$$.
407 Blair Blvd. 431-6603.
New menu offerings, plus our organic
pizza by the slice, mixed green salad from
local organic farms. Now serving hard
alcohol. Beer garden. Live entertainment
nightly. OG/LG. Open 4 pm ‘til late daily.
MC/V. $-$$.
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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. $-$$.
★ Best Burger, Third Place
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GLENWOOD RESTAURANTS,
INC.
1485 E. 19th Ave. 342-4025.
Serving lunch, dinner and pub fare:
Hamburgers, Garden burgers, hot sand-
wiches, fries and soups. Their own
Edgefield wines available bottled or by
the glass; beer; 15 microbrews on tap,
featuring McMenamins’ ales. Take-out.
Some OG. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-1
am M-Sa, noon-midnight Su. MC/V/AE/D.
$$.
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
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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
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AX BILLY GRILL & SPORTS
BAR
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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.
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