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CHOW! Restaurant Listings 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 Under-$5 Deal ★ Best Late-Night Eats, Second Place ★ Best Mexican/Latin American, Third Place BURRITO GIRL 7th Avenue & Chambers. 337-4791. Burritos, quesadillas, tacos. Vegetarian entrées. Everything under $5. 11 am-7 pm daily. 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. $$. CHAPALA MEXICAN RESTAURANT 68 W. 29th Ave. 683-5458. Oakway Center. 424-6113. Serving lunch, dinner: Fajitas and Mexican favor- ites, full vegetarian menu, salads. Wine, beer, full bar. Reservations for 6+. Live music Th and Sa at 29th St. Take-out. 29th: 11 am-10 pm Sa-Th, 11 am-11 pm F. Oakway: 11 am-10 pm M-Th, 11 am-10:30 F & Sa, 11 am-10 pm Su. MC/V. $-$$. FINA TAQUERIA SUPER TACO ★ Best Cheap Date, Third Place MARCHÉ 2621 Willamette St. 431-FINA (3462). Serving lunch and dinner daily, featuring burritos, tacos, salads, enchiladas, quesadillas and nachos. Vegetarian entrées. Kids’ meals. Beer. Dine in, take-out and call-ahead pick-up. 11 am-9 pm daily. MC/V. $. 3666 W. 11th Ave., Space C. 344-8198. Serving brunch, lunch, dinner: Authentic Mexican fast food. Burritos, tacos, super nachos, tamales, tortas, chimichanga, flan and much more. Vegetarian options. 10 am-9 pm daily. All major cards. $. CAFÉ ZENON 296 E. 5th Ave. (5th St. Market). 342-3612. Serving lunch, dinner, Sunday brunch, casual bar menu and cocktails featuring local, organic, sea- sonal ingredients with French flair. Menus change weekly, wood-fired oven, exhibition kitchen, catering. Vegetarian entrées. Wine, beer, full bar. Reservations. Patio seating. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 11:30 am-11 pm M-Sa, 11:30 am-10 pm Su. All major cards. $$$-$$$$. JALISCO MEXICAN RESTAURANT TACO DEL MAR 3095 W. 11th Ave. 485-8636. Serving lunch, dinner: Mexican cooking, some vegetarian entrées. Friendly staff. Wine, beer, mixed drinks. Fast service with a smile. Reservations for 6+. Banquet room. Take-out. LG. 11 am-10 pm daily. MC/V/D. $$. 3007 Delta Hwy. N, Suite 202. 434-TACO. Mondo burritos, rippin’ tacos, enchiladas, quesa- dillas, taco salads & more. Famous for fish tacos. Now featuring carne asada steak. Taco happy hours daily from 3 pm-5 pm (two tacos for $2.99). Kids eat for $.99 on Sundays. Vegetarian and vegan options available. Some LG. 10:30 am-8:30 pm daily. MC/V. $. LA BUFA TAQUERIA 45 E. 8th Ave. 344-4001. Steamed tacos (tacos al vapor), burritos, choice of beef or pork. Espresso. Vegetarian and break- fast options. 8 am-2 pm M-F, 9 am-5 pm Sa. LA OFICINA See Latin American & Caribbean LAS MORENAS ★ Best Mexican/Latin American 585 River Rd. 463-1389. Serving authentic Mexican food, lunch and din- ner. 10 am-8 pm daily. No cards. $. CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL LONCHES TO GO 460 Coburg Rd. 687-5220. 11 am-10 pm daily. 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, vege- tarian entrées. Wine, beer, full bar. Banquet facili- ties. Take-out. LG. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-10 pm M-Th, 11 am-10:30 pm F-Sa. MC/V/AE/DC. $-$$. EL CHARRO 4712 Royal Ave. 688-3642. Serving chicken fajitas, chile rellenos, tamales, tostadas, carne asada, nachos, seafood, vegetar- ian entrées and more. Full bar. Take-out. OG. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-9 pm M-Th, 11 am-10 pm F & Sa, 11:30 am-9 pm Su. MC/V/DC/D. $$. EL CORRAL 368 E. 40th Ave. 485-9792. Authentic Mexican food, margaritas, wine, beer. Lunch specials from 11 am-3 pm M-F. Some LG. 11 am-9 pm daily. MC/V. $-$$. EL JARRO AZUL 764 Blair Blvd. 344-0650. Formerly Los Jarritos. Serving lunch and dinner: Chicken, beef, pork, vegetarian and seafood entrées. All made with homemade sauces and spices. Salvadoran specialties. Wine, beer, margari- tas and a big selection of tequilas. Take-out, reser- vations requested for 6+. Specials every day. LG. 11 am-9 pm M-Sa, 3:30-9 pm Su. MC/V/AE/DC. $-$$. 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 suprema, vegetari- an 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. $$. EL PATO VERDE TAQUERIA 682 E. 13th Ave. 686-9700. Since 2002 this owner-operated restaurant has been serving Northwest Mexican food: Al pastor (marinated pork), carne asada (steak), home- made salsas, sauces, homemade vegetarian beans and rice, tacos, quesadillas and burritos. Catering. 11 am-9 pm M-F, 11 am-8 pm Sa. V/D. $. EL TORITO RESTAURANT 1003 Valley River Way. 683-7294. Serving lunch, dinner, Sunday breakfast menu: From scratch kitchen featuring different regions of Mexico. Catering and banquets. Full bar. Half price appetizers in cantina 4 pm-8 pm M-F. Taquerita Tuesday 99 cent tacos in Cantina only. Kids eat free with adult entrées Saturdays until 3 pm. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-9:30 pm Su-Th, 11 am-10 pm F & Sa. All major cards. $$. See Food Carts 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. MEMO’S 737 Main St., Springfield. 747-8617. Family-oriented Mexican cuisine. Full bar. 11 am-9 pm Su-Th, 11 am-10 pm F & Sa. V/MC/D. $-$$$. MI TIERRA 632 Blair Blvd. 743-0779. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner: Authentic Mexican dishes, freshly prepared. Lunch combo specials from $4.99. Tamales, veggie burrito, fish tacos, seafood soup, breakfast burritos, chorizo with eggs, fajitas, whole fish combos. Open daily until 9 pm. Cash only. $-$$. MISSION MEXICAN RESTAURANT 610 E. Broadway. 686-8226. Serving lunch, dinner, weekend breakfast: Full array of authentic Mexican food, family recipes, vegetarian options. Full bar, fireside patio seat- ing, video poker and big screen HD TVs. Late night specials, catering, party trays to go. Pony Express delivery. Phone in drive through. Office and private parties. Student specials. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-close Su-Tu, 11 am-2 am W-Sa. MC/V/AE. $-$$. MUCHO GUSTO MEXICAN KITCHEN 67 Oakway Center. Valley River Center. www.muchogusto.info Serving lunch and dinner daily, featuring: burri- tos, tacos, salads and tostadas with choice of pork, beef, chicken, tofu or Alaskan cod. Kids’ meals. Mexican beer and margaritas. Take-out. Outside dining. For catering, call 912-9091. Oakway: 11 am-9 pm Su-Th, 11 am-10 pm F-Sa. VRC: 11 am-8 pm Su-Th, 11 am-9 pm F & Sa. V/MC. $. NACHO’S HEALTHY MEXICAN 1190 City View St. 485-6595. Serving lunch, dinner: Chile verde, more than 15 styles of nachos, fresh chile rellenos, vegetarian entrées, tostada salad, grilled chicken taco salad, fajitas, lard-free pinto and black beans, homemade salsas. Wine, beer, cocktails and 27 different margaritas. LG. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-9:30 pm Su-Th, 11 am-10:30 pm F & Sa. MC/V/ AE/D. $$. NAYA’S TAQUERIA 1835 Pioneer Pkwy E., Spfd. 726-8599. Affordable Mexican food featuring homemade tortillas and fresh ingredients. Special items include chili rellenos and homemade desserts. Alcohol served. 10 am-8 pm Su-Th, 10 am-9 pm. $ RANCHITO GRILL 1537 Mohawk Blvd., Spfd. 747-6024. Serving Mexican food, lunch and dinner, featur- ing homemade flour and corn tortillas. 11 am-9 pm M-Th, 11 am-10 pm Fri, noon-10 pm Sa, noon-9 pm Su. V/MC/D. $-$$. TACO LOCO See Latin American & Caribbean TIO PEPE 1041 River Rd. 689-4533. Serving lunch, dinner: Carne tampiquena (rice, beans, guacamole, bacon and plantains), shrimp Costa Azul, enchiladas Puerto Vallarta (crab and shrimp), vegetarian entrées. Wine, beer, full bar. Take-out. 11 am-9 pm, daily. MC/V. $$. TORERO’S MEXICAN FAMILY RESTAURANT 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. $$. Microbrew HOP VALLEY BREWING COMPANY 980 Kruse Way, Springfield. 744-3330. 11 am-2 am daily. MCMENAMIN’S EAST 19TH STREET CAFÉ 1485 E. 19th Ave. 342-4025. Serving lunch, dinner and pub fare: Hamburgers, Gardenburgers, hot sandwiches, pizza, calzones, fries and soups. Their own Edgefield wines avail- able bottled or by the glass; beer; 15 microbrews on tap, featuring McMenamin’s ales. Pool, darts, snooker and pinball. Take-out. Some OG. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-1 am M-Sa, noon- midnight Su. MC/V/AE/D. $-$$. ★ Best Burger, Third Place ★ Best Game Night MCMENAMIN’S HIGH STREET BREWERY & CAFÉ 1243 High St. 345-4905. Serving lunch, dinner: Hot sandwiches, pastas, sal- ads, hamburgers, fries, vegetarian entrées. Wine, beer, 12 McMenamin’s microbrews on tap plus five others. Outdoor seating available. Take-out. Some OG. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-1 am M-Sa, noon- midnight Su. Minors till 9 pm. MC/V/AE/D. $-$$. ★ Best Burger, Third Place MCMENAMIN’S NORTH BANK 22 Club Rd. 343-5622. Serving burgers, pastas, fish and chips, prime rib, hot and cold sandwiches, salads, salmon and appetizers for lunch and dinner. Vegetarian entrées. Wine, full bar and microbrews, featuring McMenamin’s ales. Deck seating along the Willamette River. Take-out. Smoking on patio. LG. 11 am-11 pm Su-Th, 11 am-midnight F & Sa. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas. MC/V/AE/DC. $-$$$. ★ 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. Full bar. Beer garden. Live entertainment nightly. Chosen as one of the best bars in America by Esquire magazine. OG/LG. Open 4 pm ‘til late daily. MC/V. $-$$. ★ Best Bar Northwest ADAM’S SUSTAINABLE TABLE 30 E. Broadway. 344-6948. adamssustainabletable.com Sustainability-driven, fresh, local and organic word is ... Another cart idea for the aspiring entrepreneur, Eat The Meat, where raging carnivores can buy a bucket of their favorite marinated meat stuff. products with a seasonal focus thoughtfully prepared. Serving small and large plates, steaks, fresh fish, vegetarian options and daily specials. Northwest wines, full bar, extensive Scotch list and home to the Eugene Martini Association. Outdoor seating. Banquet facilities. Reservations for 6 or more only. OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. Open at 4:30 pm Tu-Sa. MC/V/AE. $$-$$$$. AGATE ALLEY BISTRO & BAR 1461 E. 19th Ave. 485-8887 Neighborhood bistro/bar offering distinctive Pacific Northwest entrées, small plates, sand- wiches and thin crust pizzas with subtle Asian and Hispanic influences infused into the mix. Weekend breakfast. Signature cocktails and local beers. All organic produce and hormone-free meat. Daily specials. Taco Tuesday, Acoustic Corner Wednesday and Drink Wheel Thursday. Some OG/LG. 4 pm-1 am M, 11 am-1 am Tu-Fri, 8 am-1 am Sa-Su. All major credit cards. $$-$$$. AX BILLY GRILL & SPORTS BAR See American B2 WINE BAR 2794 Shadow View Dr. 505-8909. b2winebar.com Over 60 wines, featuring Oregon wineries. Full bar with local micros and domestic beers. Appetizers, entrées and desserts. Live music on Saturdays. Outdoor seating. Some OG/LG. Noon- close M-Sa, 3 pm-9:30 pm Su. All major cards. $$. CAFÉ 440 440 Coburg Road. (Coburg Station) 505-8493. cafe440eugene.com Serving lunch, dinner: “Northwest comfort food with a little attitude.” Salads, sandwiches, Knee Deep Farms all-natural burgers with regular or sweet potato fries, salmon fish and chips, fried chicken, mac and cheese and more. Full bar, local beer on tap, wine. Outdoor seating. Some OG/LG. 11 am-10 pm M-Sa. MC/V. $$-$$$. CAFÉ YUMM The Meridian, 1801 Willamette St. 686-YUMM. Oakway Center, 130 Oakway Center. 465-YUMM. On Broadway, 730 East Broadway. 344-YUMM. North Delta Center, 1005 Green Acres Rd. 684- YUMM. The Crossroads, 3340 Gateway Rd., Springfield. 747-YUMM. Sacret Heart at RiverBend, 3333 RiverBend Dr., Springfield. 736-YUMM. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. “Soul satisfying ... Deeply nourishing®” Yumm! Bowls®, soup, chicken, turkey, organic, salads, Yumm! Wrappits, sandwiches, salmon burgers. Savory sauces and dressings. Extensive vegan, vegetarian ingredi- ents. Wine, beer, juice, coffee and tea. Take-out. Event catering. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair acces- sible. The Meridian, Oakway Center: 10 am-8 pm Mon-Sat, 11 am-6 pm Sun. North Delta Center: 10 am-8 pm Mon-Sat, 11 am-7 pm Sun. On Broadway: 10 am-9 pm daily. The Crossroads: 10 am-9 pm Mon-Sat, 10 am-8 pm Sun. RiverBend: 10 am-10 pm M-Sa, 11 am-5 pm Su. MC/V. $. ★ Best Place to Take Vegetarians ★ Best Under-$5 Deal, Second Place 898 Pearl St. 684-4000. Recently reopened under the ownership of Ibrahim Hamide (Café Soriah) with a menu that mixes new dishes with favorites from the old Zenon (Thai Tiger Tears salad included). Full bar. Outdoor seating. 11 am-10 pm M-Th, 11 am-11 pm F & Sa, 5 pm-10 pm Su. CHEF BECKY 345-7779. www.chefbecky.com Delivering dinner. Customized, gourmet meals, delivered by personal chef Becky. Prepared from scratch, just for you, using top quality ingredi- ents. Organic meals available. Sample menus available online. Some OG. No cards. $$$$. DAVIS’ RESTAURANT & BAR 94 W. Broadway. 485-1124. Seasonal cuisine in a comfortable, elegant down- town space. Sandwiches, salads, dinner specials, burgers, specialty cocktails, house desserts and more. Full and half orders of nearly all dishes. All major cards. $-$$$. ★ Best Cocktails, Third Place FIELD TO TABLE CATERING Farmers' Market, 8th & Oak. 912-6268. fieldtotablecatering.com Seasonal, market-driven menus using local ingredients. 9 am-4 pm every other Saturday through April. $$-$$$$. GLENWOOD RESTAURANTS, INC. See Cafés GO HEALTHY CAFÉ 3802 W. 11th Ave. 683-3164. Quick serve, healthy food: sandwiches, burritos, bowls, quesadillas, kids’ menu. Fresh, local, organic, vegan options. Some OG/LG. 11 am-6 pm M-F, 11 am-5 pm Sa & Su. MC/V/D. $. HUMBLE BEAGLE PUB 2435 Hilyard St. www.thehumblebeaglepub.com Serving dinner in a warm and cozy atmosphere: burgers, fresh fish, meat, vegetarian and vegan entrées, salads and dessert. Seasonal menu fea- tures local and sustainably harvested ingredients. Six beers on tap, plus extensive selection of bot- tled beer and wine. 5 pm-10 pm W-Th, 5 pm-11 pm F & Sa, 5 pm-10 pm Su. MC/V/D. $-$$$. JUNE 1591 Willamette. Comfort food and cocktails. June includes a cof- fee shop, breakfast and lunch bistro counter and evening restaurant, all serving sandwiches, sal- ads, entrées and more. Bistro: 7 am-3 pm; Coffee shop, 7 am-6 pm; restaurant, 5 pm-11 pm and 5 pm-1 am F & Sa. Closed Mondays. $-$$$$. KING ESTATE RESTAURANT & WINE BAR 80854 Territorial Rd. 685-5189. www.kingestate.com Serving lunch and dinner, with wine tastings and tours daily. Pizzettas, seafood, salads, Knee Deep Ranch beef and more Northwest specialties. Reservations recommended. 11 am-9 pm daily. $$-$$$$ ★ Best Wine ★ Best Winery to Visit LAVELLE CLUB ROOM AT THE MARKET 296 E. 5th Ave. (5th St. Market). 338-9875. lavellevineyards.com Serving appetizers, entrées and nightly specials W-F after 5. The Club Room is the satellite loca- tion of the family-owned vineyard in Elmira. Wine tasting every day until 5 pm. Live music Th & F, 6 pm-9 pm. Some OG/LG. Noon-6 pm Sa-Tu, 3 pm-9 pm W-F. MC/V. $$-$$$$. MAC’S AT THE VET’S CLUB 1626 Willamette St. 344-8600. Whiskey cured prime rib, steaks, chicken, sea- food, sandwiches, appetizers, beer, wine and cocktails. Open to the public. All ages until 9 pm. Live music W-Sa, free W & Th. Low cover F & Sa. Reservations accepted. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 4 pm-10 pm Tu; 4 pm-11 pm W; 4 pm-1 am Th; 4 pm-2:30 am Sa & Su. MC/V/AE/D. $$. ★ Best Place to Eat When You’re Not Paying ★ Best Restaurant, Second Place ★ Best Service, Second Place MARCHÉ CAFÉ 296 E. 5th Ave. (5th St. Market). 484-6614. Seasonally changing menu in the tradition of a French café. Grilled baguette sandwiches, soup, quiche, salads, burgers and pommes frites. Full breakfast and weekend lunch, local organic cof- fee and espresso, take-out, box lunches, cater- ing. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 8:30 am-7 pm M-Sa, 9 am-6 pm Su. All cards. $. MARCHÉ MUSEUM CAFÉ Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, UO. 346-6440. Seasonally changing menu. Breakfast pastries, granola, soup, panini, sandwiches, salads, des- serts. Wine by the glass and bottled beer. Take- out, box lunches and catering. Summer hours: 9:30 am-4 pm Tu, Th & F, 9:30 am-7 pm W, noon-4 pm Sa & Su. All cards. $. OAK STREET SPEAKEASY, THE 915 Oak St. (basement). 284-4000 Serving many local, organic, free range items. Gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan and vegetarian options. Specialty cocktails and wide selection of microbrews. Live sushi creations from Rebel Sushi 4 pm-9 pm W & Th. Happy hour food spe- cials Tu-Sa. Live music venue; no reservations after 9 pm. Some OG/LG. 4 pm-2 am W-Sa. All major cards. $. OREGON ELECTRIC STATION 27 E. 5th Ave. 485-4444. Serving lunch, dinner: Steaks, prime rib, seafood, pasta, vegetarian entrées, salads, desserts. Wine, beer, microbrews, full bar. Reservations. Some OG/ LG. Wheelchair accessible. 11:30 am-midnight M-F, 4:30 pm-midnight Sa-Su. All major cards. $$$$. OUR DAILY BREAD RESTAURANT 88170 Territorial Rd., Veneta. 935-4921. www.ourdailybreadrestaurant.com A full Northwest dining experience featuring hand- crafted, regional cuisine, fine local wines and microbrews in a family owned and operated res- taurant. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. Specializing in private parties and hosting special events. Catering available. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 7 am-3 pm M & Tu, 7 am-8 pm W-Sa, 10 am-8 pm Su. MC/V/D. $-$$$$. SIXTH STREET GRILL 55 W. 6th Ave. 485-2961. An exceptional selection of northwest cuisine, cocktails, beer and wine served to you in an inviting atmosphere. 11 am-10 pm M-Th, 11 am-11 pm F, 8 am- 11 pm Sa, 8 am-10 pm Su. All major cards. $$-$$$. SKINNER’S GREAT STEAKS, CHOPS AND SEAFOOD 66 E. 6th Ave. (inside the Hilton). 342-6658. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner: A casual Northwestern steak restaurant featuring certi- fied Angus beef brand, regionally grown pork and lamb and Northwest seafood. Farm-to-Table Sunday brunch 10 am-2pm on Sundays. Wheelchair accessible. 6:30 am-10 pm daily. All cards. $$-$$$$. SWEETWATERS ON THE RIVER Valley River Inn, 1000 Valley River Way. 743-1000. www.valleyriverinn.com Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, Champagne Sunday Brunch. Seasonal menu selections; entrees, salads, soups, desserts. Specialty drinks, wine flights, beer selections; lounge with full spirits. Reservations recommended for din- ner and Sunday brunch. LG. Wheelchair accessi- ble. M-Sa 6:30 am-11:00 am, 11:30-2 pm; 5:30 pm-9:30 pm; Su 7:30 am-2 pm, 5:30 pm-9:30 pm. All cards. $$$-$$$$. Walk, bike or bus to the Co-op on Earth day and... 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