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RESTAURANT LISTINGS CAFÉ GLENDI BURRITO BOY TAQUERIA See Mexican 296 E. 5th Ave. (5th St. Market). 485-3391. Serving lunch, dinner: Tasty selections of Greek/ Mediterranean dishes including moussaka, chicken and lamb souvlaki, spanakopita and fresh salmon as well as vegetarian dishes. Phone orders. Take-out. Catering. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-7 pm M-Sa, 11 am-6 pm Su. MC/V. $-$$. JOHNNY OCEAN’S GRILLE CAFÉ SORIAH 114 Oakway Center. 342-7994. Serving lunch and dinner in a Caribbean atmo- sphere. Appetizers, steaks, hamburgers, chicken, halibut, ahi, salmon, shrimp, sandwiches, includ- ing veggie sandwich, fries, salads, pad Thai, curry sauté, halibut fish tacos. All food prepared with trans fat-free olive oil. Shakes, beer and wine. Take-out. Outside seating. Some OG/LG. 11 am-9 pm M-Sa, 11:30 am-7 pm Su. MC/V. $$-$$$$. 384 W. 13th Ave. 342-4410. Serving lunch, dinner: Mediterranean, international and Northwest cuisine. Lamb, chicken, seafood, vegetarian specialties, salads. Wine, beer, micro- brews, full bar. Reservations. Take-out. Some OG/ LG. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-2 pm M-F, 5 pm-10 pm Su-Th, 5 pm-11 pm F-Sa. MC/V/AE. $$$$. ★ Best Mediterranean, Third Place 943 River Rd. 689-7970. 30 W. 10th Ave. 344-5856. 510 E. Broadway. 344-8070. 2511 W. 11th Ave. 338-4219. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner: Breakfast burri- tos, burritos, tacos, carne asada, carnitas, chile verde lengua, vegetarian entrées, Mexican waters. Take-out. LG. River Road: 7 am-9 pm daily. 10th Ave: 7 am-5 pm daily. Broadway: 7 am-11 pm daily. 11th Ave: 7 am-10 pm daily. No checks. $. ★ Best Cheap Eats Latin American & Caribbean EL JARRO AZUL LA OFICINA 1491 Willamette St. 338-4621. Treat yourself and your taste buds to a culinary jour- ney south of the border. Serving a unique mixture of Latin American and Caribbean cuisine. Seafood, vegetarian and vegan options available. Full bar fea- turing a large selection of tequilas and hand-shaken cocktails with Latino flair. Patio dining available. Lunch 11:30 am-2:30 pm M-F. Dinner 5 pm-9 pm M-Th, 5 pm-10 pm F & Sa. MC/V/D. $$. RED AGAVE 454 Willamette St. 683-2206. theredagave.com Traditional recipes & modern flair from Latin America featuring local, organic foods presented in an intimate bistro setting. Craft, fresh-fruit cocktails and fabulous wines from around the Latin world. Cantina Menu of affordable dishes available anytime at the bar. Vegetarian options available. Family-style menu option (three course, fixed price) and a new drink menu com- ing soon. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 5 pm- late daily. MC/V/AE. $$$. ★ Best Mexican/Latin American SUNSET ISLAND CAFÉ CASABLANCA MIDDLE EASTERN RESTAURANT 296 E. 5th Ave. (5th St. Market). 342-3885. Serving lunch, dinner: Vegetarian, chicken and lamb dishes from the Middle East. Counter service. Take-out. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 10 am-6 pm daily. V/MC. $$. CASPIAN MEDITERRANEAN RESTAURANT 863 E. 13th Ave. 683-7800. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner all day: Roasted eggplant dishes, falafel, gyros, feta salad, burritos, Philly steak, taco salad, vegan soup and more vegetar- ian entrées. Take-out. Wheelchair accessible. 8 am-8: 30 pm Su-Th, 8 am-2:30 am F & Sa. MC/V/D. $. GREEK PARADISE 65 Division Ave., Suite M. 684-5000. Greek, Mediterranean and American dishes. Gyros, falafel, shish kabobs, chicken kabobs, Greek salad, breakfast served all day. Lunch and dinner spe- cials, Philly cheese steaks and more. Banquet/ meeting room. 8 am-9 pm daily. MC/V. $$. POPPI’S ANATOLIA See Indian 1050 Greenacres Rd. TACO LOCO 900 W. 7th Ave. 683-9171. Featuring a unique mixture of Latin American and Caribbean dishes steeped in tradition. Vegetarian and vegan friendly. Full bar specializing in margaritas and cocktails made from all natural juices. A large selection of tequilas available. Wheelchair accessi- ble. Lunch 11:30 am-2:30 pm M-F. Dinner 4:30 pm- close M-F. 11:30-close Sa. MC/V/D, no checks. $$. Mediterranean ROB SYDOR ALBEE’S N.Y. GYROS BEST BAKERY (SWEET): SWEET LIFE 391 W. 11th Ave. 344-0010. Falafel or beef/lamb mixed meat gyros, $6 with whatever you want: lettuce, tomatoes, onion, black olives, feta, pepperoncini, tzatziki sauce. N.Y. dogs available here, too: $4 with whatever you want. Also serving baklava and spanakopita. 11 am-10 pm M-Sa. No cards. $. Mexican BURRITO GIRL 7th Avenue & Chambers. 337-4791. Burritos, quesadillas, tacos. Vegetarian entrées. Everything under $5. 11 am-7 pm daily. No cards. 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. $-$$. ★ Best Mexican/Latin American CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL 460 Coburg Rd. 687-5220. 11 am-10 pm daily. DON JUAN’S FAMILY MEXICAN RESTAURANT 2650 River Rd. 689-5821. Fax 461-2757. Serving lunch, dinner: Guadalajara-style cooking, chicken carnitas, chile Colorado and verde, vegetar- ian entrées. Wine, beer, full bar. Banquet facilities. Take-out. LG. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-10 pm M-Th, 11 am-10:30 pm F-Sa. MC/V/AE/DC. $-$$. 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. $$. EL JARRO AZUL BURRITO AMIGOS 1136 Hwy. 99 N. 461-8880. 1239 Alder St. 2445 Hilyard St. 868-1528. 1333 W. 6th Ave. 338-9190. 1600 Coburg Rd. 868-0908. 201 42nd St., Springfield. 746-7279. 3000 Gateway Mall, Springfield. 743-0103. In front of Jerry’s Home Improvement Centers, Eugene and Springfield. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner: Specializing in burritos (meat or vegetarian, breakfast), tacos, taco salad, chili verde, tostadas, quesadillas and many vegetarian items. Espresso and coffee at drive- thrus. Speedy service. Take-out. Some LG. Wheelchair accessible at Hilyard and Coburg loca- tions. 6:30 am-9 pm M-Sa, 8:30 am-8 pm Su. MC/V/ AE/D. $. 764 Blair Blvd. 344-0650. Formerly Los Jarritos. Serving lunch and dinner: Chicken, beef, pork, vegetarian and seafood entrées. All made with homemade sauces and spices. Salvadoran specialties. Wine, beer, margaritas and a big selection of tequilas. Take-out, reservations requested for 6+. Specials every day. LG. 11 am-9 pm M-Sa, 3:30-9 pm Su. MC/V/AE/DC. $-$$. 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. $-$$$ EL PATO VERDE TAQUERIA 682 E. 13th Ave. 686-9700. Since 2002 this owner-operated restaurant has been serving Northwest Mexican food: Al pastor (marinated pork), carne asada (steak), homemade salsas, sauces, homemade vegetarian beans and rice, tacos, quesadillas and burritos. Catering. 11 am-9 pm M-F, 11 am-8 pm Sa. V/D. $. EL SUPER BURRITO 2566 Willamette St. 485-0619 Serving traditional Mexican fare, including burritos, tamales, tortas, and specialty plates. Lots of vege- tarian options available. 8:30 am-8:30 pm M-F, 9 am-8:30 pm Sa & Su. MC/V. $. EL TORITO RESTAURANT 1003 Valley River Way. 683-7294. Serving lunch, dinner, Sunday breakfast menu: From scratch kitchen featuring different regions of Mexico. Catering and banquets. Full bar. Half price appetizers in cantina 4 pm-8 pm M-F. Taquerita Tuesday 99 cent tacos in Cantina only. Kids eat free with adult entrées Saturdays until 3 pm. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-9:30 pm Su-Th, 11 am-10 pm F & Sa. All major cards. $$. 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. $$. LA OFICINA See Latin American & Caribbean LAS MORENAS 585 River Rd. 463-1389. Serving authentic Mexican food, lunch and dinner. 10 am-8 pm daily. No cards. $. LONCHES TO GO See Food Carts LOS DOS AMIGOS HACIENDA 4730 Village Plaza Loop. 686-8455. Serving lunch and dinner. 11 am-10 pm Su-Th, 11 am-11 pm F & Sa. MC/V. LOS FAROLES TAQUERIA 355 S. A St., Spfd. 988-2041 Mexican cuisine, menudo served on weekends, indoor/outdoor seating, delivery & takeout avail- able. 7 am-9 pm M-F, 8 am-9 pm Sa, 8 am-4 pm Su. AE/V/MC. $. EL KIOSCO RESTAURANT MEMO’S 65-Q Division St. 689-5688. 1909 S. A St., Springfield. 741-2005. Serving lunch, dinner: Southern California-style Mexican cooking, quesadilla suprema, vegetarian entrées, no lard or MSG. Wine, beer, full bar. Catering available to businesses and parties. Take- out. 11 am-9 pm M-Th, 11 am-10 pm F & Sa, noon-9 pm Su. MC/V. $$. 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. $-$$$. EL KORA 3007 N. Delta Hwy. #202. 654-0218 Classic Mexican and seafood menu. Wine and beer aplenty too. Vegetarian options available, local MI TIERRA 632 Blair Blvd. 743-0779. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner: Authentic Mexican dishes, freshly prepared. Lunch combo specials from $4.99. Tamales, veggie burrito, fish tacos, seafood soup, breakfast burritos, chorizo with eggs, fajitas, whole fish combos. Open daily until 9 pm. Cash only. $-$$. ★ Best Mexican/Latin American, Third Place THE KIVA GROCERS, WINE MERCHANTS & BOOKSELLERS :WLJPHS[`.V\YTL[ 6YNHUPJ-VVKZ -YLZO6YNHUPJ7YVK\JL )\SR-VVKZ/LYIZ :WPJLZ*VMMLLZ ;LHZ 6]LY*OLLZLZ +LSP4LH[Z >PUL *OHTWHNUL )LLY =P[HTPUZ/VTLVWH[OPJ 9LTLKPLZ 5H[\YHS )VK`*HYL7YVK\J[Z :HUK^PJOLZ 4HKL;V6YKLY +H`Z(>LLR SUN-SAT 9am-8pm www.kivagrocery.com 125 W. 11th Downtown 541-342-8666 42 November 1, 2012 • eugeneweekly.com
