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Newspaper Page TextCABO GRILL EL KORA 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. $$. 3007 N. Delta Hwy. #202. 654-0218 Classic Mexican and seafood menu. Wine and beer aplenty too. Vegetarian options available, local produce used. 10 am-9 pm M-F, 10 am-10pm Sa & Su. Lunch specials 10 am-4 pm daily. Live music 6:30 pm-8:30 pm Sa. AE/D/V/MC. $-$$$ 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. $-$$. ★ Best Mexican/Latin American CHELITA’S TAQUERIA & RESTAURANT 321 Main St. 541-736-7441 chelitastaqueria.com Authentic Mexican food, including burritos, chile relleno, tostadas, menudo and more. Wi-Fi avail- able. Dine-in or take-out. 11 am-8 pm M-F, 10 am-8 pm Sa, 10 am-6 pm Su. V/MC/D. $-$$ CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL 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, vegetar- ian 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. $-$$. EL CHARRO 4712 Royal Ave. 688-3642. Serving chicken fajitas, chile rellenos, tamales, tostadas, carne asada, nachos, seafood, vegetari- an entrées and more. Full bar. Take-out. OG. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-9 pm M-Th, 11 am-10 pm F & Sa, 11:30 am-9 pm Su. MC/V/DC/D. $$. 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. $-$$. EL JARRO AZUL 764 Blair Blvd. 344-0650. Formerly Los Jarritos. Serving lunch and dinner: Chicken, beef, pork, vegetarian and seafood entrées. All made with homemade sauces and spices. Salvadoran specialties. Wine, beer, margaritas and a big selection of tequilas. Take-out, reservations requested for 6+. Specials every day. LG. 11 am-9 pm M-Sa, 3:30-9 pm Su. MC/V/AE/DC. $-$$. 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, 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. $$. EL PATO VERDE TAQUERIA 682 E. 13th Ave. 686-9700. Since 2002 this owner-operated restaurant has been serving Northwest Mexican food: Al pastor (marinated pork), carne asada (steak), homemade salsas, sauces, homemade vegetarian beans and rice, tacos, quesadillas and burritos. Catering. 11 am-9 pm M-F, 11 am-8 pm Sa. V/D. $. EL SUPER BURRITO 2566 Willamette St. 485-0619 Serving traditional Mexican fare, including burritos, tamales, tortas, and specialty plates. Lots of vege- tarian options available. 8:30 am-8:30 pm M-F, 9 am-8:30 pm Sa & Su. MC/V. $. EL TORITO RESTAURANT 1003 Valley River Way. 683-7294. Serving lunch, dinner, Sunday breakfast menu: From scratch kitchen featuring different regions of Mexico. Catering and banquets. Full bar. Half price appetizers in cantina 4 pm-8 pm M-F. Taquerita Tuesday 99 cent tacos in Cantina only. Kids eat free with adult entrées Saturdays until 3 pm. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-9:30 pm Su-Th, 11 am-10 pm F & Sa. All major cards. $$. 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. $$. LA BUFA TAQUERIA with eggs, fajitas, whole fish combos. Open daily until 9 pm. Cash only. $-$$. ★ Best Mexican, Third Place 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 seating, 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. $-$$. MUCHO GUSTO MEXICAN KITCHEN 67 Oakway Center. Valley River Center. www.muchogusto.info Serving lunch and dinner daily, featuring: burritos, tacos, salads and tostadas with choice of pork, beef, chicken, tofu or Alaskan cod. Kids’ meals. Mexican beer and margaritas. Take-out. Outside dining. For catering, call 912-9091. Oakway: 11 am-9 pm Su-Th, 11 am-10 pm F-Sa. VRC: 11 am-8 pm Su-Th, 11 am-9 pm F & Sa. V/MC. $. NACHO’S HEALTHY MEXICAN 1190 City View St. 485-6595. Serving lunch, dinner: Chile verde, more than 15 styles of nachos, fresh chile rellenos, vegetarian entrées, tostada salad, grilled chicken taco salad, fajitas, lard-free pinto and black beans, homemade salsas. Wine, beer, cocktails and 27 different mar- garitas. LG. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-9:30 pm Su-Th, 11 am-10:30 pm F & Sa. MC/V/AE/D. $$. NAYA’S TAQUERIA 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. $-$$$. MI TIERRA 632 Blair Blvd. 743-0779. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner: Authentic Mexican dishes, freshly prepared. Lunch combo specials from $4.99. Tamales, veggie burrito, fish tacos, seafood soup, breakfast burritos, chorizo Microbrew 2645 Willamette St. 541-653-8563 agatealleylaboratory.com New, innovative Northwest fare with worldly influ- ences. Featuring full bar with signature cocktails, second wine list with wines $25 or less. Rotating menu, banquet facility on site. All major credit cards. $$-$$$. HOP VALLEY BREWING COMPANY AX BILLY GRILL & SPORTS BAR 980 Kruse Way, Springfield. 744-3330. 11 am-2 am daily. B 2 WINE BAR MCMENAMIN’S EAST 19TH STREET CAFÉ 1485 E. 19th Ave. 342-4025. Serving lunch, dinner and pub fare: Hamburgers, Gardenburgers, hot sandwiches, pizza, calzones, fries and soups. Their own Edgefield wines available bottled or by the glass; beer; 15 microbrews on tap, featuring McMenamin’s ales. Pool, darts, snooker and pinball. Take-out. Some OG. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-1 am M-Sa, noon-midnight Su. MC/V/AE/D. $-$$. MCMENAMIN’S HIGH STREET BREWERY & CAFÉ 1243 High St. 345-4905. Serving lunch, dinner: Hot sandwiches, pastas, salads, 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-mid- night Su. Minors till 9 pm. MC/V/AE/D. $-$$. MCMENAMIN’S NORTH BANK SAM BOND’S GARAGE 1537 Mohawk Blvd., Spfd. 747-6024. Serving Mexican food, lunch and dinner, featuring homemade flour and corn tortillas. 11 am-9 pm M-Th, 11 am-10 pm Fri, noon-10 pm Sa, noon-9 pm Su. V/MC/D. $-$$. LONCHES TO GO AGATE ALLEY’S LABORATORY RANCHITO GRILL LA OFICINA 585 River Rd. 463-1389. Serving authentic Mexican food, lunch and dinner. 10 am-8 pm daily. No cards. $. 5705 Main St., Springfield. 746-3766. Serving lunch and dinner, traditional Mexican spe- cialties. 11 am-9 pm M-F, 11 am-10 pm Sa & Su. V/ MC/AE. $$. 1333 W. 7th Ave. 541-344-6101 Authentic Mexican food. D/V/MC. $. PLAZA LATINA TAQUERIA LAS MORENAS Tu-Fri, 8 am-1 am Sa-Su. All major credit cards. $$-$$$. 22 Club Rd. 343-5622. Serving burgers, pastas, fish and chips, prime rib, hot and cold sandwiches, salads, salmon and appetizers for lunch and dinner. Vegetarian entrées. Wine, full bar and microbrews, featuring McMenamin’s ales. Deck seating along the Willamette River. Take-out. Smoking on patio. LG. 11 am-11 pm Su-Th, 11 am-midnight F & Sa. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas. MC/V/AE/DC. $-$$$. 1835 Pioneer Pkwy E., Spfd. 726-8599. Affordable Mexican food featuring homemade tor- tillas and fresh ingredients. Special items include chili rellenos and homemade desserts. Alcohol served. 10 am-8 pm Su-Th, 10 am-9 pm F-Sa. $ 45 E. 8th Ave. 344-4001. Steamed tacos (tacos al vapor), burritos, choice of beef or pork. Espresso. Vegetarian and breakfast options. 8 am-2 pm M-F, 9 am-5 pm Sa. See Latin American & Caribbean TORERO’S MEXICAN FAMILY RESTAURANT SUPER TACO 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. $. 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. $$. 407 Blair Blvd. 431-6603. New menu offerings, plus organic pizza by the slice, mixed green salad from local organic farms. Full bar. Beer garden. Live entertainment nightly. Chosen as one of the best bars in America by Esquire magazine. OG/LG. Open 4 pm ‘til late daily. MC/V. $-$$. Northwest AGATE ALLEY BISTRO & BAR 1461 E. 19th Ave. 485-8887 2645 Willamette St. 541-653-8563 agatealleylaboratory.com Neighborhood bistro/bar offering distinctive Pacific Northwest entrées, small plates, sandwiches 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 See American 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. 12pm-10pm M-Th, 12pm-12am F-Sa, 3pm-9pm Su. All major cards. $$. CAFÉ 440 440 Coburg Road. (Coburg Station) 505-8493. cafe440eugene.com Serving lunch, dinner: “Northwest comfort food with a little attitude.” Salads, sandwiches, Knee Deep Farms all-natural burgers with regular or sweet potato fries, salmon fish and chips, fried chicken, mac and cheese and more. Full bar, local beer on tap, wine. Outdoor seating. Some OG/LG. 11 am-10 pm M-Sa. MC/V. $$-$$$. CAFÉ YUMM The Meridian, 1801 Willamette St. 686-YUMM. Oakway Center, 130 Oakway Center. 465-YUMM. On Broadway, 730 East Broadway. 344-YUMM. North Delta Center, 1005 Green Acres Rd. 684- YUMM. The Crossroads, 3340 Gateway Rd., Springfield. 747-YUMM. Sacret Heart at RiverBend, 3333 RiverBend Dr., Springfield. 736-YUMM. 456 CharneltonSt. 683-9866. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. “Soul satisfying ... Deeply nourishing®” Yumm! Bowls®, soup, chicken, turkey, organic, salads, Yumm! Wrappits, sandwich- es, salmon burgers. Savory sauces and dressings. Extensive vegan, vegetarian ingredients. Wine, beer, juice, coffee and tea. Take-out. Event catering. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. Recipient of the LEED Gold Standard for retail (the first in Oregon!). The Meridian, Oakway Center: 10 am-8 pm Mon-Sat, 11 am-6 pm Sun. North Delta Center: 10 am-8 pm Mon- Sat, 11 am-7 pm Sun. On Broadway: 10 am-9 pm daily. The Crossroads: 10 am-9 pm Mon-Sat, 10 am-8 pm Sun. RiverBend: 10 am-10 pm M-F, 11 am-3 pm Sa-Su. MC/V. $. ★ Best Cheap Eats ★ Best Place to Take Vegetarians, Second Place CAFÉ ZENON 898 Pearl St. 684-4000. Recently reopened under the ownership of Ibrahim Hamide (Café Soriah) with a menu that mixes new dishes with favorites from the old Zenon (Thai Tiger Tears salad included). Full bar. Outdoor seating. 11 am-10 pm M-Th, 11 am-11 pm F & Sa, 5 pm-10 pm Su. CHEF BECKY 345-7779. www.chefbecky.com Delivering dinner. Customized, gourmet meals, delivered by personal chef Becky. Prepared from scratch, just for you, using top quality ingredients. Organic meals available. Sample menus available online. Some OG. No cards. $$$$. DAVIS’ RESTAURANT & BAR 94 W. Broadway. 485-1124. Seasonal cuisine in a comfortable, elegant down- town space. Sandwiches, salads, dinner specials, burgers, specialty cocktails, house desserts and more. Full and half orders of nearly all dishes. All major cards. $-$$$. FIELD TO TABLE CATERING Farmers’ Market, 8th & Oak. 912-6268. fieldtotablecatering.com Seasonal, market-driven menus using local ingredi- ents. 9 am-4 pm every other Saturday through April. $$-$$$$. GLENWOOD RESTAURANTS, INC. See Cafés GO HEALTHY CAFÉ 3802 W. 11th Ave. 683-3164. Quick serve, healthy food: sandwiches, burritos, bowls, quesadillas, kids’ menu. Fresh, local, organic, vegan options. Some OG/LG. 11 am-6 pm M-F, 11 am-5 pm Sa & Su. MC/V/D. $. HUMBLE BEAGLE PUB 2435 Hilyard St. www.thehumblebeaglepub.com Serving dinner in a warm and cozy atmosphere: burgers, fresh fish, meat, vegetarian and vegan entrées, salads and dessert. Seasonal menu features local and sustainably harvested ingredients. Six beers on tap, plus extensive selection of bottled beer and wine. 5 pm-10 pm Su-Th, 5 pm-11 pm F & Sa. MC/V/D. $-$$$. 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. $$-$$$$ ★ Best Winery LAVELLE CLUB ROOM AT THE MARKET 296 E. 5th Ave. (5th St. Market). 338-9875. lavellevineyards.com Serving appetizers, entrées and nightly specials W-F after 5. The Club Room is the satellite location of the family-owned vineyard in Elmira. Wine tasting every day until 5 pm. Live music Th & F, 6 pm-9 pm. Some OG/LG. Noon-6 pm Sa-Tu, 3 pm-9 pm W-F. MC/V. $$-$$$$. MAC’S AT THE VET’S CLUB 1626 Willamette St. 344-8600. Whiskey cured prime rib, steaks, chicken, seafood, sandwiches, appetizers, beer, wine and cocktails. Open to the public. All ages until 9 pm. Live music W-Sa, free W & Th. Low cover F & Sa. Reservations accepted. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 4 pm-10 pm Tu; 4 pm-11 pm W; 4 pm-1 am Th; 4 pm-2:30 am Sa & Su. MC/V/AE/D. $$. Taste the Wild & Unusual at the Fisherman’s Market SANDWICHES • SOUPS • FISH AND CHIPS • SAUCES • FISH TACOS NOW SERVING KNEE DEEP BEEF BURGERS, AS WELL AS OUR GREAT HOMEMADE SALMON BURGERS! Look for us at our second location inside Emerald Deli at W. 11th & Bertelson www.eugenefishmarket.com 830 West 7th, Eugene • 484-CRAB • OPEN DAILY, 11:00 AM–8:00PM Traditional Greek & Indian Food 992 Willamette Eugene, OR 97401 343-9661 chow.eugeneweekly.com CHOW! Spring 2012 19