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EL JARRO AZUL NORTHWEST 764 Blair Blvd. 344-0650. Serving lunch & dinner: Chicken, beef, pork, veg- etarian & seafood entrées. All made w/homemade sauces & spices. Salvadoran specialties. Wine, beer, margaritas & a big selection of tequilas. Take-out, reservations requested for 6+. Specials every day. Children’s play area. LG. 11am-9pm M-Sa, 4-9pm Su. MC/V/AE/DC. $-$$. AGATE ALLEY BISTRO & BAR 1461 E. 19th Ave. 485-8887. 2645 Willamette St. 653-8653. agatealleylaboratory.com Neighborhood bistro/bar offering distinctive Pacific Northwest entrées, small plates, sandwiches & thin crust pizzas w/subtle Asian & Hispanic influences infused into the mix. Weekend breakfast. Signature cocktails & local beers. All organic produce & hor- mone-free meat. Daily specials. Taco Tuesday, Acoustic Corner Wednesday & Drink Wheel Thursday. Some OG/LG. 4pm-1am M, 11am-1am Tu-F, 8am-1am Sa-Su. All major credit cards. $$-$$$. EL KIOSCO RESTAURANT 65-Q Division St. 689-5688. 1909 S. A St., Spfd. 741-2005. Serving lunch, dinner: Southern California-style Mexican cooking, quesadilla suprema, vegetarian entrées, no lard or MSG. Wine, beer, full bar. Catering available to businesses & parties. Take-out. 11am-9pm M-Th, 11am-10pm F & Sa, noon-9pm Su. MC/V. $$. AX BILLY GRILL & SPORTS BAR EL KORA See American 3007 N. Delta Hwy. #202. 654-0218 Classic Mexican & seafood menu. Wine & beer aplenty too. Vegetarian options available, local produce used. 10am-9pm M-F, 10am-10pm Sa & Su. Lunch specials 10am-4pm daily. Live music 6:30pm-8:30pm Sa. AE/D/V/MC. $-$$$ B 2 WINE BAR 2794 Shadow View Dr. 505-8909. b2winebar.com Over 60 wines, featuring Oregon wineries. Full bar w/local micros & domestic beers. Appetizers, entrées & desserts. Outdoor seating. Happy hour 4-6pm M-F. 11:30am-9pm M, 11:30am-10pm Tu-Th, 11:30am-midnight F-Sa, 3pm-9pm Su. All major cards, checks. $$. EL PATO VERDE TAQUERIA EL SUPER BURRITO 2566 Willamette St. 485-0619 Serving traditional Mexican fare, including burri- tos, tamales, tortas, & specialty plates. Lots of vegetarian options available. 8:30am-8:30pm M-F, 9am-8:30pm 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 & banquets. Full bar. Half price appetizers in cantina 4pm-8pm M-F. Taquerita Tuesday 99 cent tacos in Cantina only. Kids eat free w/adult entrées Saturdays until 3pm. Wheelchair accessible. 11am-9:30pm Su-Th, 11am- 10pm F & Sa. All major cards. $$. FRESH & NATURAL 1680 W. 11th Ave. 345-9999. Healthy & delicious fruit & vegetable juices, salads & delicious Mexican fast food, like enchiladas, chile relleno, tamalaes, tacos, burritos & more. Everything made with low-fat ingredients & not fried. 8am-8pm M-Sa, 8am-3pm Su. JALISCO MEXICAN RESTAURANT 3095 W. 11th Ave. 485-8636. Serving lunch, dinner: Mexican cooking, some vegetarian entrées. Friendly staff. Wine, beer, mixed drinks. Fast service w/a smile. Reservations for 6+. Banquet room. Take-out. LG. 11am-10pm daily. MC/V/D. $$. LA OFICINA See Latin American & Caribbean LAS MORENAS 585 River Rd. 463-1389. Serving authentic Mexican food, lunch & dinner. 10am-8pm daily. No cards. $. LONCHES TO GO See Food Carts LOS DOS AMIGOS HACIENDA 4730 Village Plaza Loop. 686-8455. Serving lunch & dinner. 11am-10pm Su-Th, 11am- 11pm 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. 7am-9pm M-F, 8am-9pm Sa, 8am-4pm Su. AE/V/MC. $. MEMO’S 737 Main St., Spfd. 747-8617. Family-oriented Mexican cuisine. Full bar. 11am- 9pm Su-Th, 11am-10pm F & Sa. V/MC/D. $-$$$. MI TIERRA 632 Blair Blvd. 743-0779. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner: Authentic Mexican dishes, freshly prepared. Lunch combo PHOTO BY TODD COOPER 682 E. 13th Ave. 686-9700. Since 2002 this owner-operated restaurant has been serving Northwest Mexican food: Al pastor (marinated pork), carne asada (steak), homemade salsas, sauces, homemade vegetarian beans & rice, tacos, quesadillas and burritos. Catering. 11am-9pm M-F, 11am-8pm Sa. V/D. $. CORNBREAD CAFÉ BEST VEGAN specials from $4.99. Tamales, veggie burrito, fish tacos, seafood soup, breakfast burritos, chorizo w/ eggs, fajitas, whole fish combos. Open daily until 9pm. Cash only. $-$$. 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 seating, video poker & big screen HD TVs. Late night spe- cials, catering, party trays to go. Pony Express delivery. Phone in drive through. Office & private parties. Student specials. Wheelchair accessible. 11am-close Su-Tu, 11am-2am W-Sa. MC/V/AE. $-$$. MUCHO GUSTO MEXICAN KITCHEN 67 Oakway Center. Valley River Center. muchogusto.info Serving lunch & dinner daily, featuring: burritos, tacos, salads & tostadas w/choice of pork, beef, chicken, tofu or Alaskan cod. Kids’ meals. Mexican beer & margaritas. Take-out. Outside dining. For catering, call 912-9091. Oakway: 11am-9pm Su-Th, 11am-10pm F-Sa. VRC: 11am-8pm Su-Th, 11am-9pm F & Sa. V/MC. $. PLAZA LATINA TAQUERIA 1333 W. 7th Ave. 344-6101. Authentic Mexican food. D/V/MC. $. RANCHITO GRILL 1537 Mohawk Blvd., Spfd. 747-6024. Serving Mexican food, lunch & dinner, featuring homemade flour & corn tortillas. 11am-9pm M-Th, 11am-10pm Fri, noon-10pm Sa, noon-9pm Su. V/ MC/D. $-$$. 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 & much more. Vegetarian options. 10am-9pm daily. All major cards. $. TACO LOCO See Latin American & Caribbean TACOVORE 530 Blair Blvd. tacovorepnw.com Mexican taqueria that strives to be local & sustain- able with gluten free, vegetarian and vegan options. Best tequila selection in the state, house made cocktails, local and Mexican beer. 11am- 10pm M-Th, 11am-midnight F-Sa, 11am-10pm Su. All major cards. $. ★ BEST MEXICAN (2ND), BEST NEW RESTAURANT (2ND) TIO PEPE 1041 River Rd. 689-4533. Serving lunch, dinner: Carne tampiquena (rice, beans, guacamole, bacon & plantains), shrimp Costa Azul, enchiladas Puerto Vallarta (crab & shrimp), vegetarian entrées. Wine, beer, full bar. Take-out. 11am-9pm, daily. MC/V. $$. TORERO’S MEXICAN FAMILY RESTAURANT 5705 Main St., Spfd. 746-3766. Serving lunch & dinner, traditional Mexican specialties. 11am-9pm M-F, 11am-10pm Sa & Su. V/MC/AE. $$. XOCO MEXICAN STREET FOOD 446 E. 13th Ave. Tasty tortas, pambazos, homemade horchata, aguas. 11am-5pm M-F. $. 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. 11am-1am M-Sa, noon-midnight Su. Minors till 9pm. MC/V/ AE/D. $-$$. MCMENAMINS NORTH BANK 22 Club Rd. 343-5622. Serving burgers, pastas, fish & chips, prime rib, hot & cold sandwiches, salads, salmon & appetizers for lunch & dinner. Vegetarian entrées. Wine, full bar & microbrews, featuring McMenamin’s ales. Deck seating along the Willamette River. Take-out. Smoking on patio. LG. 11am-11pm Su-Th, 11am- midnight F & Sa. Closed Thanksgiving & Christmas. MC/V/AE/DC. $-$$$. PLANK TOWN BREWING MICROBREW BIER STEIN, THE 1591 Willamette St. 485-BIER. Serving lunch & dinner: Soup, salads, sandwiches, grilled panini & appetizers. Vegetarian entrées. Try one of more than 1,000 bottles of beer or one of 30 beers on draft. Selected Oregon wines also available. 11am-midnight M-Sa, noon-10pm Su. MC/V. $-$$. ★ BEST BEERS ON TAP HOP VALLEY BREWING COMPANY 990 W 1st Ave. 485-BEER. 980 Kruse Way, Spfd. 744-3330. Eugene: 11:30am-10pm Su-W, 11:30am-11pm Th-Sa; Spfd.: 11:30am-11pm Su-Th, 11:30am-1am F-Sa. ★ BEST BREWERY (3RD) GROWLER U 1365 Villard St. 726-0488. growleru.com 43 rotating taps including wine & kombucha. $. MCMENAMIN’S EAST 19TH STREET CAFÉ 1485 E. 19th Ave. 342-4025. Serving lunch, dinner & pub fare: Hamburgers, Gardenburgers, hot sandwiches, pizza, calzones, fries & soups. Their own Edgefield wines available bottled or by the glass; beer; 15 microbrews on tap, featuring McMenamin’s ales. Pool, darts, snooker & pinball. Take-out. Some OG. Wheelchair accessible. 11am-1am M-Sa, noon-midnight Su. MC/V/AE/D. $-$$. 346 Main St., Spfd. 746-1890 planktownbrewing.com Plank Town is a beer-lover’s playground, offering fine pub-fare, craft beers, & classic cocktails. This after-hours hub offers lunch & dinner, with daily specials not to be missed. Plank Town is a merry meeting place that is revitalizing part of Spfd. Offering vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, organic, & local produce/meats. M-Th 11am-11pm, F-Sa 11am- midnight. $-$$. TAP & GROWLER, THE 207 E. 5th Ave. #115. 505-9751. tapandgrowler. com. 70 taps of craft beverages, a kitchen & an 85-seat taproom in historic “Fifth Pearl” building down- town. Pouring 40 rotating taps of mostly local, regional & international craft beer, 20 rotating taps of local wines, hard cider, kombucha, craft soda & more. Local produce/meats, organic, vegetarian & gluten-free options. All major cards. Noon-9pm Su-W, noon-10pm Th-Sa. $$. 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 4pm ‘til late daily. MC/V. $-$$. ★ BEST BAR, BEST OPEN JAM BAKER BUTCHER 296 E. 5th Ave. Suite 201. 686-9199. bakerbutcher.com BLIND PIG See American CAFÉ 440 440 Coburg Road. 505-8493. cafe440eugene.com Serving lunch, dinner: “Northwest comfort food w/a little attitude.” Salads, sandwiches, Knee Deep Farms all-natural burgers w/regular or sweet potato fries, salmon fish & chips, fried chicken, mac & cheese & more. Full bar, local beer on tap, wine. Outdoor seat- ing. Some OG/LG. 11am-10pm M-Sa. MC/V. $$-$$$. CAFÉ YUMM! The Meridian, 1801 Willamette St. 686-YUMM. Oakway Center, 130 Oakway Center. 465-YUMM. On Broadway, 730 E. Broadway. 344-YUMM. North Delta Center, 1005 Green Acres Rd. 684- YUMM. The Crossroads, 3340 Gateway Rd., Spfd. 747- YUMM. Sacret Heart at RiverBend, 3333 RiverBend Dr., Spfd. 736-YUMM. Breakfast, lunch & dinner. “Soul satisfying ... Deeply nourishing®” Yumm! Bowls®, soup, chick- en, turkey, organic, salads, Yumm! Wrappits, sand- wiches, salmon burgers. Savory sauces & dress- ings. Extensive vegan, vegetarian ingredients. Wine, beer, juice, coffee & tea. Take-out. Event catering. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. Recipient of the LEED Gold Standard for retail (the first in Oregon!). The Meridian, Oakway Center: 10am-8pm M-Sa, 11am-6pm Su. North Delta Center: 10am-8pm M-Sat, 11am-7pm Su. On Broadway: 10am-9pm daily. The Crossroads: 10am-9pm M-Sa, 10am-8pm Su. RiverBend: 10am- 10pm M-F, 11am-3pm Sa-Su. MC/V. $. ★ BEST CHEAP EATS (3RD) CHEF BECKY 510-0326. chefbecky.com Delivering dinner. Customized, gourmet meals, delivered by personal chef Becky. Prepared from scratch, just for you, using top quality ingredients. Organic meals available. Sample menus available online. Some OG. No cards. $$$$. DAVIS RESTAURANT & BAR 94 W. Broadway. 485-1124. Seasonal cuisine in a comfortable, elegant down- town space. Sandwiches, salads, dinner specials, burgers, specialty cocktails, house desserts & more. Full & half orders of nearly all dishes. All major cards. $-$$$. EUGENE WINE CELLARS 255 Madison St. 342-2600. Whiteaker tasting room in Eugene’s first urban winery, serving our wines, custom crush wines, local & domestic beers, meat/cheese plates. 4-8pm W-Sa or by appt. GLENWOOD RESTAURANTS, INC. See Cafés GRIT KITCHEN 1080 W. 3rd Ave. gritkitchen.com Seasonal, local, delicious food, sourced w/integri- ty & served w/love. Regional wines & local brews. 5-10pm Tu-Th, 5-11pm Sa-Su. V/MC. $$$. ★ BEST NEW RESTAURANT (3RD) CRESWELL BAKERY 182 S 2nd St., Creswell. 895-5885. heiditunnelcatering.com Catering company specializing in the use of local ingredients. Available for both on- & off-site cater- ing. 7am-6pm Tu-F, 8am-2pm Sa. Check, major cards. $$-$$$$. HOLY COW RESTAURANT 2621 Willamette St. 852-4659 holycowcafe.com All organic, flexitarian menu from around the world, Vedic Indian cuisine, Middle Eastern, South American including arroz con pollo, salads, soups, specialty dishes featuring fish tacos w/locally caught fish, Veggie Volcano, Magic Island & more, coffee, chai, local organic beers & Kombucha on tap, organic wines, homemade Conscious Confections baked good, gluten-free & kid-friendly options available. 11am-10pm daily. All major cards. $ KING ESTATE RESTAURANT & WINE BAR 80854 Territorial Rd. 685-5189. kingestate.com Serving lunch & dinner, w/wine tastings & tours daily. Pizzettas, seafood, salads, Knee Deep Ranch beef & more Northwest specialties. Reservations recommended. 11am-9pm daily. $$-$$$$. ★ BEST LOCAL WINE (2ND) LAVELLE VINEYARDS 400 International Way, Spfd. lavellevineyards.com Reopening at International Way on July 1. Serving appetizers, entrées & nightly specials W-F after 5pm. A satellite location of the family-owned vine- yard in Elmira. Wine tasting every day until 5pm. Live music Th & F, 6pm-9pm. Some OG/LG. Noon- 6pm Sa-Tu, 3pm-9pm W-F. MC/V. $$-$$$$. MAC’S RESTAURANT & NIGHTCLUB 1626 Willamette St. 344-8600. “Eugene’s Home of the Blues,” located in the his- toric Veterans Building on Willamette. Live music every night open. Tuesday Rooster’s Blues Jam along w/total domination Tuesdays! Wednesdays Wine, Jazz & Variety; Thursday, Friday & Saturday dance to the very best local, regional & national bands. Delicious Northwest cuisine & creative & classic cocktails in a very casual, comfortable atmosphere. LP. Tu-Sa starting at 4pm. Checks, MC/V/AE/D. $$. MARCHE & LE BAR 296 E. 5th Ave. (5th St. Market). 342-3612. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, weekend brunch, elegant dining room menu or casual bar menu & cocktails feat. local, organic, seasonal ingredients w/French flair, menus change w/seasons, wood- fired oven, exhibition kitchen, catering, vegetarian options, wine, beer, full bar, patio seating, reserva- tions. 8:30am-12am M-Sa, 8am-12am Su. All major cards. $$$-$$$$. ★ BEST RESTAURANT (3RD) MARCHE MUSEUM CAFE Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, UO. 346-6440. Seasonally changing menu, breakfast pastries, gra- nola, soup, panini, sandwiches, salads, desserts, wine by the glass, beer, take-out, box lunches & catering available. 8:30am- 4pm Tu, Th & F, 8:30am- 7pm W, 11am-4pm Sa-Su. All major cards. $. PARTY DOWNTOWN 55 W Broadway, 345-8228. ★ BEST NEW RESTAURANT, BEST NEW BUSINESS (3RD) RENNIE’S LANDING 1214 Kincaid St. 687-0600. Across from UO. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner: Chicken, fish, pasta & vegetarian specialties. Buffalo, free range & Gardenburgers. Salads & homemade soups. NW micros & full bar. Two out- door decks. Daily specials & happy hour. Minors welcome until 3pm. Wheelchair accessible. Breakfast begins 7:30am M-F, 9am Sa-Su. Extended breakfast hours Sa & Su. Food served until last call. MC/V/AE/D. $. e u g e n e w e e k l y . c o m • N o v e m b e r 6 , 2 014 39
