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CHOW! SUMMER 2005 Philly steak, taco salad, vegan soup and more vegetarian entrees. Take-out. Now serving breakfast all day. Try our new dou- ble cheeseburger special! Wheelchair accessible. 7 am-8 pm daily. MC/V. $. CEDARS CAFÉ 1030 River Rd. 689 - 4263 Mediterranean and American food. 11 am- 8 pm Tu-F, noon-8 pm Sa. V/MC/D. $. IRAILA MEDITERRANEAN RUSTICA 2435 Hilyard St. 684-8400. www.Iraila.com Voted Eugene’s Best New Restaurant 2004 by Eugene Weekly readers. Mezes, tapas and entrees from the sun drenched Mediterranean. Featuring organic chick- ens from Greener Pastures, organic lamb from Cattail Creek and organic coffee by Dancing Goat, and of course, our yummy desserts. Selection of wine, beer and cock- tails. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. Open 5 pm W-Su. MC/V. $-$$$. ★ Best New Restaurant LUNA 30 E. Broadway. 434-LUNA. www.lunajazz.com Specializing in authentic Spanish tapas (shared appetizers), wide variety of vege- tarian, seafood and meat items using organic, local produce and the finest imported products from Europe. Great Spanish wine list. Also serving live jazz 5 nights a week. Banquet facilities available. OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 5 pm to close Tu-Sa. MC/V/AE. $. and guacamole made daily. 11 am-7 pm M-Sa, 11 am-6 pm Su. No cards. $. DON JUAN’S FAMILY MEXICAN RESTAURANT 2650 River Rd. 689-5821. Fax 461-2757. Serving lunch, dinner: Guadalajara-style cooking, chicken carnitas, chile Colorado and verde, vegetarian entrees. Wine, beer, full bar. Banquet facilities. Take-out. LG. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-10 pm M-Th, 11 am-10:30 pm F-Sa. MC/V/AE/DC. $-$$. Serving lunch, dinner: Chile verde, 10 styles of nachos, fresh chile rellenos, vegetarian entrees, tostada salad, grilled chicken taco salad, lard-free pinto and black beans, homemade salsas. Wine, beer, cocktails and 27 different margaritas. 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. $$. TACO LOCO 900 W. 7th Ave. 683-9171. Featuring authentic dishes steeped in tradi- tion with a unique mixture of Mexican and Salvadorian food. New lunch menu. Vegetarian friendly. Beer and wine available. Margaritas made from fresh squeezed juices. Tequila bar with over 100 tequilas to choose from. Outdoor patio dining that will transport you south of the border. Wheelchair accessible. 11:30 am-2:30 pm and 5 pm-9 pm M-F, Noon-2:30 pm and 5 pm-9 pm Sa. MC/V/D, no checks. $$. ★ Best Mexican, Second Place EL KIOSCO RESTAURANT 65-Q Division St. 689-5688. 1909 South A St., Springfield. 741-2005. Serving lunch, dinner: Southern California- style Mexican cooking, quesadilla 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. $$. TAQUERIA LAS BRASAS See Cafés EL TORITO RESTAURANT PENELOPE’S MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE 1003 Valley River Way. 683-7294. Serving lunch, dinner, Sunday brunch: Many different regions of Mexican cooking, month- ly chef specials, vegetarian entrees, salads and desserts. Catering available. Wine, beer, microbrews, full bar. Take-out. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-10 pm M-Th, 11 am-12 am F, 11 am-12 am Sa, 10 am-11 pm Su. All major cards. $$. 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), vegetarian entrees. Wine, beer, full bar. Take-out. 11 am-9 pm, daily. MC/V. $$. PARK STREET CAFÉ 291 E. 5th Ave. 341-3712. Old-world favorites like moussaka and kabobs to New World specialties like chick- en piccata and scampi. Vegetarian entrees also. All original desserts and bread, organic coffee. Casual, warm atmosphere. Cocktails and wine. Seats 40; reservations recommended. Some OG. LG. 5 pm-10 pm W-Su. V/MC. $$-$$$$. POPPI’S ANATOLIA 992 Willamette St. 343-9661. Serving lunch, dinner: Half the menu is Greek, half is Indian. Kotta Psiti (Greek roasted chicken), thali platter (selection of Indian vegetable dishes), vegetarian soups and entrees, Greek salad. Wine, beer. Reservations for 6+. Lunch M-Sa, dinner nightly. MC/V. $$. ★ Best Middle Eastern, Second Place ZALAYA RESTAURANT & WINE BAR 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. 5:30 pm-10 pm Tu, W, Th & Su, 5:30 pm-10:30 pm F & Sa. V/MC. $$-$$$$. ★ Best New Restaurant, Second Place ★ Best Chef, Third Place Mexican BURRITO AMIGOS 1295 Hwy. 99 N. 461-8880. 2445 Hilyard. 868-1528. 1333 W. 6th Ave. 338-9190. 1600 Coburg Rd. 868-0908. Drive-Thrus: 42nd & Main, Springfied. 746- 7279. In front of Jerry’s Home Improvement Centers, Eugene and Springfield. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner: Breakfast burritos, specializing in burritos (meat or vegetarian), tacos, taco salad, chili verde, tostadas, quesadillas and many vegetarian items. Espresso and coffee at our drive- thrus. Speedy service. Take-out. Some LG. Wheelchair accessible at Hilyard and Coburg location. 6:30 am-9 pm M-Sa, 8:30 am-8 pm Su. MC/V/AE/D. $. ★ Best Burrito, Second Place ★ Best Cheap Eats, Third Place BURRITO BOY TAQUERIA 943 River Rd. 689-7970. 30 W. 10th Ave. 344-5856. 510 E. Broadway. 344-8070. 2511 W. 11th Ave. 338-4219. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner: Breakfast burritos, burritos, tacos, carne asada, car- nitas, chile verde lengua, vegetarian entrees, Mexican waters. Take-out. LG. River Road: 7 am-9 pm, daily. 10th Ave: 7 am-5 pm daily. Broadway: 7 am-11 pm daily. 11th Ave: 7 am-10 pm daily. No checks. $. ★ Best Cheap Eats ★ Best Burrito BURRITO GIRL See Food Carts CHAPALA MEXICAN RESTAURANT 68 W. 29th St. 683-5458. Oakway Center. 424-6113. Serving lunch, dinner: Fajitas and Mexican favorites, full vegetarian menu, salads. Wine, beer, full bar. Reservations for 6+. Live music Th and Sa at 29th St. Take-out. 29th: 11 am-10 pm Sa-Th, 11 am-11 pm F. Oakway: 11 am-10 pm M-Th, 11 am-10:30 F & Sa, 11 am-10 pm Su. MC/V. $-$$. ★ Best Mexican CILANTRO 296 E. Fifth Ave. (5th St. Market). 687- 0579. Fresh, made-to-order Mexican food. Your choice of quality marinated meats and veg- etables. Create your own giant burrito, taco or fresh salad, made right in front of you. Add to your creation one of our fresh salsas www.eugeneweekly.com 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. $$. LA OFICINA 1491 Willamette St. 338-4621. Serving a mixture of authentic Mexican and Salvadorian cuisine. Seafood & vegetarian options available. Featuring a large selection of tequilas at the Tequila Bar, beer & wine. Treat yourself & your taste buds to a culinary journey south of the border. 5 pm-10 pm M- Sa. MC/V/D. $$. LAS MORENAS 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, 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. $$. LOS DOS AMIGOS HACIENDA 4730 Village Plaza Loop. 686-8455. Serving lunch and dinner. 11 am-10 pm Su-Th, 11 am-11 pm F & Sa. MC/V. LOS JARRITOS RESTAURANT 764 Blair Blvd. 344-0650. Serving lunch and dinner: Chicken, beef, pork, vegetarian and seafood entrees. All made with homemade sauces and spices. Salvadoran specialties. Wine, beer, margari- tas and a big selection of tequilas. Take-out, reservation request for 6+. Specials every day. LG. 11 am-9 pm M-Sa, 3:30-9 pm Su. MC/V/AE/DC. $-$$. ★ Best Latin American/Caribbean, Second Place ★ Best Mexican, Third Place ★ Best Burrito, Third Place MISSION MEXICAN RESTAURANT 1190 City View St. 485-6595. ✺ Imported Wines and Cocktails “IT TASTES GREAT!” ( When the food tastes great, the Chef dances! ) (541) 341-3712 291 E. 5th Avenue 5705 Main St., Springfield. 746-3766. Serving lunch and dinner, traditional Mexican specialties. 11 am-9 pm M-F, 11 am-10 pm Sa & Su. V/MC/AE. $$. Microbrew EAST 19TH STREET CAFÉ 1485 E. 19th Ave. 342-4025. Serving lunch, dinner and pub fare: Hamburgers, Gardenburgers, hot sandwich- es, fries and soups. Their own Edgefield wines available bottled or by the glass; beer; 15 microbrews on tap, featuring McMenamins ales. Take-out. Some OG. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-1 am M-Sa, noon-midnight Su. MC/V/AE/D. $$. HIGH STREET BREWERY & CAFÉ 1243 High St. 345-4905. Serving lunch, dinner: Hot sandwiches, pas- tas, salads, hamburgers, fries, vegetarian entrees. Wine, beer, 12 McMenamins micro- brews on tap plus five others. Outdoor seat- ing available. Take-out. Some OG. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-1 am M-Sa, noon-midnight Su. Minors till 9 pm. MC/V/AE/D. $-$$ ★ Best Burger ★ Best Brewpub NORTH BANK 22 Club Rd. 343-5622. Serving burgers, pastas, crayfish and sausage gumbo, hot and cold sandwiches, salads, steamer clams, salmon and a variety of appetizers for lunch and dinner. Vegetarian entrees. Wine, full bar and micro- brews, featuring McMenamins ales. Deck seating along the Willamette River. Take-out. Smoking on patio. LG. 11 am-11 pm M-Th, 11 am- 1 am F & Sa, noon-11 pm Su. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas. MC/V/AE/DC. $-$$. ★ Best Burger, Third Place SAM BOND’S GARAGE 407 Blair Blvd. 431-6603. New menu offerings, plus 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. $-$$. 66 E. Sixth Ave. 342-6658. Specializing in fresh seafood and Pacific NW cuisine. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Oregon wines, microbrews. Reservations recommended. Wheelchair accessible. 6:30 am-10 pm daily. All cards. $$$. NACHO’S HEALTHY MEXICAN ✺ Best Moussaka West of Athens TORERO’S MEXICAN FAMILY RESTAURANT MORENO’S MEXICO 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, margaritas, sangria. Take-out. 11 am-9 pm Su-Th, 11 am-10 pm F-Sa. V/MC. $. ✺ Vegetarian entrées also TIO PEPE Northwest MUCHO GUSTO MEXICAN KITCHEN ✺ From Old World favorites like Moussaka and kabobs to New World choices like Chicken piccata and Scampi 541 Blair Blvd. 338-0807. Serving lunch, dinner: Enchilada taco, enchi- lada 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. $. 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. $-$$, spe- cial student pricing. 433 E. Broadway. 343-5612. Celebrating 49 years as Eugene’s first Mexican restaurant. Serving traditional three-course Durango-style dinners and new, light meal menu items a la carte. Wine, beer, margaritas. In the historic Walton house. Reservations accepted. Take-out. 5 pm-9 pm Tu-Su. MC/V. $$$. Mediterranean Cuisine See Latin American & Caribbean 520 Adams St. 684-4404. Serving lunch and dinner, take-out, daily specials. 10 am-6 pm daily. Some cards. $- $$. 4712 Royal Ave. 688-3642. Serving chicken fajitas, chile rellenos, tamales, tostadas, carne asada, nachos, seafood, vegetarian entrees and more. Full bar. Take-out. OG. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-9 pm M-Th, 11 am-10 pm F & Sa, 11:30 am- 9 pm Su. MC/V/DC/D. $$. PENELOPE’S RED AGAVE DOS AGUILAS TAQUERIA EL CHARRO “Opa!” T ARARIN T H A I C U I S I N E Mother’s homemade recipes • Fresh & healthy No MSG, No dairy • Vegetarian Selections DINE IN OR CARRY OUT • WEEKDAY LUNCH SPECIALS MORE THAN 20 SELECTIONS OF BEER AND WINE ADAM’S PLACE See Continental AX BILLY GRILL & SPORTS BAR See American BIG RIVER GRILLE AT THE HILTON 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. MC/V. $$$. GLENWOOD RESTAURANTS, INC. See Cafés JO FEDERIGO’S RESTAURANT & JAZZ CLUB 12 0 0 O A K S T . • E U GE NE , O R • ( 5 4 1) 3 43 - 1 2 30 Mon. - Fri.: 11-3 PM lunch, 5-10 PM dinner • Sat. - Sun.: 12-10 PM N O W D E LI V ER I N G D E L IV E R Y H OU RS : Tue. - Fri.: 11-2:30 PM lunch, 5-9 PM dinner Sat. - Sun.: 12-9 PM • N o t a va il a bl e on M o nd ay . See Italian CHOW! JULY 21, 2005 17