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CHOW! SPRING 2008
EL JARRO AZUL
GREEK PARADISE
BURRITO BOY TAQUERIA
See Mexican
65 Division Ave., Suite M. 684-5000.
Greek, Mediterranean and American dish-
es. Gyros, falafel, shish kabobs, chicken
kabobs, Greek salad, breakfast served all
day. Lunch and dinner specials, Philly
cheese steaks and more. Banquet/meet-
ing room. 8 am-9 pm daily. MC/V. $$.
943 River Rd. 689-7970.
30 W. 10th Ave. 344-5856.
510 E. Broadway. 344-8070.
2511 W. 11th Ave. 338-4219.
Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner: Breakfast
burritos, burritos, tacos, carne asada, car-
nitas, chile verde lengua, vegetarian
entrées, Mexican waters. Take-out. LG.
River Road: 7 am-9 pm daily. 10th Ave: 7
am-5 pm daily. Broadway: 7 am-11 pm daily.
11th Ave: 7 am-10 pm daily. No checks. $.
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EL VAQUERO
296 E. 5th Ave. (5th St. Market). 434-8272.
Tapas, fine steaks and seafood served for
dinner starting at 5 pm. Lunch now avail-
able.
Reservations
recommended.
Vegetarian entrées. 2007-2008 EW Best of
Eugene Best House Drink, Third Place (tie):
Richmond Gimlet. Some OG/LG. 11:30 am-3
pm M-F, 5 pm-10 pm daily. Late night tapas
after 10 pm. All major cards. $$-$$$.
No more Misako? We’d say
“Say it ain’t so!” but happily
the number of sushi joints
remains the same with the
opening of Sushi Ya in the
former Misako space on
Willamette & 8th Avenue.
Let us know how it is, OK?
JOHNNY OCEAN’S GRILLE
114 Oakway Center. 342-7994.
Serving lunch and dinner in a Caribbean
atmosphere. Appetizers, steaks, hamburg-
ers, chicken, halibut, ahi, salmon, shrimp,
sandwiches, including veggie sandwich,
fries, salads, pad Thai, curry sauté, halibut
fish tacos. All food prepared with transfat-
free olive oil. Shakes, beer and wine. Take-
out. Outside seating. Some OG/LG. 11 am-9
pm M-Sa, 11:30 am-7 pm Su. MC/V.
$$-$$$$.
LA OFICINA
1491 Willamette St. 338-4621.
Treat yourself and your taste buds to a
culinary journey south of the border.
Serving a unique mixture of Latin
American and Caribbean cuisine. Seafood,
vegetarian and vegan options available.
Full bar featuring a large selection of
tequilas and hand-shaken cocktails with
Latino flair. Patio dining available. Lunch
11:30 am-2:30 pm M-F. Dinner 5 pm-9 pm
M-Th, 5 pm-10 pm F & Sa. MC/V/D. $$.
RED AGAVE
454 Willamette St. 683-2206.
Creative, unique dishes inspired by south
of the border flavors. All local produce
when available. Cozy bistro environment,
top shelf cuisine. Reservations recom-
mended. Vegetarian entrées. Some OG/
LG. Wheelchair accessible. 5:30 pm-late
M-Sa. MC/V/AE. $$$$.
★ Best Mexican/Latin American/Caribbean
TACO LOCO
900 W. 7th Ave. 683-9171.
Featuring a unique mixture of Latin
American and Caribbean dishes steeped in
tradition. Vegetarian and vegan friendly.
Full bar specializing in margaritas and
cocktails made from all natural juices. A
large selection of tequilas available.
Wheelchair accessible. Lunch 11:30 am-2:30
pm M-F. Dinner 4:30 pm-close M-F.
11:30-close Sa. MC/V/D, no checks. $$.
Mediterranean
CAFÉ GLENDI
moussaka, chicken and lamb souvlaki,
spanakopeta and fresh salmon as well as
vegetarian dishes. Phone orders. Take-out.
Catering. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair acces-
sible. 11 am-7 pm M-Sa, 11 am-6 pm Su.
MC/V. $-$$.
CAFÉ SORIAH
384 W. 13th Ave. 342-4410.
Serving lunch, dinner: Mediterranean,
international and Northwest cuisine.
Lamb, chicken, seafood, vegetarian spe-
cialties, salads. Wine, beer, microbrews,
full bar. Reservations. Take-out. 2007-2008
EW Best of Eugene Best House Drink,
Second Place: PVK. Some OG/LG.
Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-2 pm M-F, 5
pm-10 pm Su-Th, 5 pm-11 pm F-Sa. MC/V/
AE. $$$$.
★ Best Italian/Greek/Middle Eastern,
Third Place (tie)
★ Best Special Occasion Dining, Second
Place
CASABLANCA MIDDLE
EASTERN RESTAURANT
296 E. 5th Ave. (5th St. Market). 342-3885.
Serving lunch, dinner: Vegetarian, chicken
and lamb dishes from the Middle East.
Counter service. Take-out. Some OG/LG.
Wheelchair accessible. 10 am-6 pm daily.
V/MC. $$.
CASPIAN MEDITERRANEAN
RESTAURANT
863 E. 13th Ave. 683-7800.
Serving lunch, dinner: Roasted eggplant
dishes, falafel, gyros, feta salad, burritos,
Philly steak, taco salad, vegan soup and
more vegetarian entrées. Take-out. Now
serving breakfast all day. Wheelchair
accessible. 7 am-8 pm daily. MC/V. $.
296 E. 5th Ave. (5th St. Market). 485-3391.
Serving lunch, dinner: Tasty selections of
Greek/Mediterranean dishes including
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 entrées from the sun drenched
Mediterranean. Featuring organic chick-
ens, organic lamb from Cattail Creek, all
organic produce from Organically Grown
Co. and yummy desserts. Selection of
wine, beer and cocktails. Some OG/LG.
Wheelchair accessible. Open 5 pm W-Su.
MC/V. $-$$$.
PENELOPE’S
MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE
291 E. 5th Ave. 341-3712.
Old-world favorites like moussaka and
kabobs to New World specialties like chick-
en piccata and scampi. Vegetarian entrées
also. All original desserts and bread,
organic coffee. Casual, warm atmosphere.
Cocktails and imported wines. Seats 40;
reservations recommended. Some OG. LG.
5 pm-10 pm W-Su. MC/V. $$-$$$$.
POPPI’S ANATOLIA
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Mexican
ASADO LATIN BISTRO
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BURRITO AMIGOS
1295 Hwy. 99 N. 461-8880.
1239 Alder St.
2445 Hilyard St. 868-1528.
1333 W. 6th Ave. 338-9190.
1600 Coburg Rd. 868-0908.
201 42nd St., Springfield. 746-7279.
In front of Jerry’s Home Improvement
Centers, Eugene and Springfield.
Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner:
Specializing in burritos (meat or vegetari-
an, breakfast), tacos, taco salad, chili
verde, tostadas, quesadillas and many
vegetarian items. Espresso and coffee at
drive-thrus. Speedy service. Take-out.
Some LG. Wheelchair accessible at Hilyard
and Coburg locations. 6:30 am-9 pm
M-Sa, 8:30 am-8 pm Su. MC/V/AE/D. $.
★ Best Burritos, Third Place
★ Best Burritos
★ Best Meal Under $7, Third Place
BURRITO GIRL
4419 Commerce St. 653-2078.
Burritos, quesadillas, tacos. Vegetarian
entrées. Everything under $5. 9 am-4 pm
M-F. No cards.
CABO GRILL
3344 Gateway St., Springfield. 741-2226.
A mix of Mexican-American food. Full bar,
TVs for watching the big game. Vegetarian
entrées. Some LG. 11 am-close daily. MC/V/
AE. $$.
CHAPALA MEXICAN
RESTAURANT
68 W. 29th Ave. 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. $-$$.
★ Best Mexican/Latin American/
Caribbean, Second Place
DON JUAN’S FAMILY
MEXICAN RESTAURANT
2650 River Rd. 689-5821. Fax 461-2757.
Serving lunch, dinner: Guadalajara-style
cooking, chicken carnitas, chile Colorado
and verde, vegetarian entrées. Wine, beer,
full bar. Banquet facilities. Take-out. LG.
Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-10 pm M-Th, 11
am-10:30 pm F-Sa. MC/V/AE/DC. $-$$.
EL CHARRO
4712 Royal Ave. 688-3642.
Serving chicken fajitas, chile rellenos,
tamales, tostadas, carne asada, nachos,
seafood, vegetarian entrées 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. $$.
tions requested for 6+. Specials every day.
LG. 11 am-9 pm M-Sa, 3:30-9 pm Su.
MC/V/AE/DC. $-$$.
handmade tortillas. Homemade salsa.
Take-out. 10:30 am-8 pm daily. Some
cards. No checks. $.
★ Best Mexican/Latin American/
Caribbean, Third Place
LAS MORENAS
EL KIOSCO RESTAURANT
65-Q Division St. 689-5688.
1909 S. A St., Springfield. 741-2005.
Serving lunch, dinner: Southern California-
style Mexican cooking, quesadilla supre-
ma, vegetarian entrées, no lard or MSG.
Wine, beer, full bar. Catering available to
businesses and parties. Take-out. 11 am-9
pm M-Th, 11 am-10 pm F & Sa, noon-9 pm
Su. MC/V. $$.
585 River Rd. 463-1389.
Serving authentic Mexican food, lunch and
dinner. 10 am-8 pm daily. No cards. $.
LONCHES TO GO
901 River Rd. 461-7920.
Tacos, taquitos, tostadas, quesadillas, chi-
laquiles and much more. Asada burritos,
sopes, enchilada plates. Vegetarian
options. Call ahead for pick-up orders. 11
am-9 pm M-Sa, 11 am-5 pm Su. $.
EL PATO VERDE
LOS DOS AMIGOS HACIENDA
682 E. 13th Ave. 686-9700.
Since 2002 this owner-operated restau-
rant has been serving Northwestern
Mexican food: al pastor (pork), carne
asada (steak), homemade salsas, sauces,
homemade vegetarian beans and rice,
tacos, quesadillas and burritos at afford-
able prices. 11 am-8 pm M-F, 11 am-4 pm Sa.
V/MC. $.
MISSION MEXICAN
RESTAURANT
EL TORITO RESTAURANT
1003 Valley River Way. 683-7294.
Serving lunch, dinner, Sunday breakfast
menu: From scratch kitchen featuring dif-
ferent regions of Mexico, chef’s specials,
vegetarian entrées and salads. Catering
and banquets. Full bar, beer, wine. Take-
out. Half price appetizers in cantina 4
pm-8 pm M-F. Wheelchair accessible. 11
am-10 pm Su-Th, 11 am-11 pm F & Sa. All
major cards. $$.
FINA TAQUERIA
2621 Willamette St. 431-FINA (3462).
Serving lunch and dinner daily, featuring
burritos, tacos, salads, enchiladas, quesa-
dillas and nachos. Vegetarian entrées.
Kids’ meals. Beer. Dine in, take-out and
call-ahead pick-up. 11 am-9 pm daily. MC/V.
$.
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 with
a smile. Reservations for 6+. Banquet
room. Take-out. LG. 11 am-10 pm daily.
MC/V/D. $$.
LA OFICINA
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EL JARRO AZUL
LAS BRASAS
764 Blair Blvd. 344-0650.
Formerly Los Jarritos. Serving lunch and
dinner: Chicken, beef, pork, vegetarian
and seafood entrées. All made with home-
made sauces and spices. Salvadoran spe-
cialties. Wine, beer, margaritas and a big
selection of tequilas. Take-out, reserva-
541 Blair Blvd. 338-0807.
Serving lunch, dinner: Enchilada taco,
enchilada tostada, taco salad, sopitos, el
burrito grande, pollo asado, carne asada,
tacos de Papa. 14” burrito grande is the
biggest burrito in town. Specialties:
Cocktail de camarones, menudo with
4730 Village Plaza Loop. 686-8455.
Serving lunch and dinner. 11 am-10 pm
Su-Th, 11 am-11 pm F & Sa. MC/V.
610 E. Broadway. 686-8226.
Serving lunch, dinner: Full array of authen-
tic Mexican food, family recipes, carnitas,
fajitas, arroz con pollo verde. Tequila mar-
garitas. Catering. Lunch delivery. Phone in
drive-through. Office and private parties.
Fiesta Sports Room. LG. Wheelchair acces-
sible. 11 am-9 pm Su-Th, 11 am-10 pm F-Sa.
Lunch delivery 11 am-2 pm M-F. MC/V/AE.
$-$$, special student pricing.
MUCHO GUSTO MEXICAN
KITCHEN
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. Mexican beer
and margaritas. Take-out. Outside dining.
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In case you’ve somehow
missed the eye-catching
labels when you’re brows-
ing for beverages, Ninkasi
now comes in bottles.
Which is certainly nifty for
those nights you really
want a Believer yet really
don’t want to socialize out-
side the house.
Tasty Thai Kitchen
SAT. & SUN.
BREAKFAST
Traditional American, Thai and
Vegan options beginning at 9am
Authentic Thai Cuisine
Daily Delivery 5:30-8:30pm
Lunch & Dinner Specials
All Organic Spices,
Greens and Tofu
Thai Slushies w/
Tropical Fruit
Wine &
Cocktails
Beer on Tap
Bubble Tea
Two Five Star Chefs Fix an Eclectic Menu featuring Seasonal,
Local and Organic Elements. Seafood a Specialty.
Unique & Stunning Presentations in an Historic Building with
Old World Elegance & Comfortable Ambience in Old Town Florence.
11AM-9:30 PM DAILY
80 E. 29th & Willamette
302-6444
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