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Mexican

Average entrée price for one person
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   $7 to under $12
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   $12-$17
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AZTEC SUN TAQUERIA 628 Blair Blvd. 684-0124. Authentic Mexican food from southern Mexico. Handmade tortillas, salsa, horchatas. Burritos and nachos are huge. Special Mexican drinks and margaritas. Weekly specials and full vegetarian menu. 9 am-9 pm daily; 9 am-10 pm Sa & Su. MC/V. $.

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 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 location. 6:30 am-9 pm M-Sa, 8:30 am-8 pm Su. MC/V/AE/D. $.

BURRITO BOY TAQUERIA 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, carnitas, chile verde lengua, vegetarian entrees, 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 Meal Under $7, Second Place

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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. $-$$.

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 entrees. 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 entrees 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 764 Blair Blvd. 344-0650. Formerly Los Jarritos. Serving lunch and dinner: Chicken, beef, pork, vegetarian and seafood entrees. All made with homemade sauces and spices. Salvadoran specialties. Wine, beer, margaritas and a big selection of tequilas. Take-out, reservation request for 6+. Specials every day. LG. 11 am-9 pm M-Sa, 3:30-9 pm Su. MC/V/AE/DC. $-$$. Best Mexican/Latin American, Third Place

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 entrees, no lard or MSG. Wine, beer, full bar. Delivery to Danebo, Coburg, River Road. Catering available to businesses and parties. Take-out. 11 am-9 pm M-Th, 11 am-10 pm F, noon-10 pm Sa, noon-9 pm Su. MC/V. $$.

EL TORITO RESTAURANT 1003 Valley River Way. 683-7294. Serving lunch, dinner, Sunday brunch: Many different regions of Mexican cooking, monthly chef specials, vegetarian entrees, salads and desserts. Catering available. Wine, beer, microbrews, full bar. Take-out. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-10 pm M-Th, 11 am-12 am F, 11 am-12 am Sa, 10 am-11 pm Su. All major cards. $$.

FINA TAQUERIA 2621 Willamette St. 431-FINA (3462). Serving lunch and dinner daily, featuring burritos, tacos, salads, enchiladas, quesadillas and nachos. Vegetarian options. 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 entrees. 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 1491 Willamette St. 338-4621. Treat yourself and your taste buds to a culinary journey south of the border. Serving a unique mixture of Mexican and Salvadorian cuisine. Seafood and vegetarian options. Full bar specializing in tequilas and margaritas made from all natural juices. Patio dining available. Lunch, 11:30 am-2:30 pm Tu-F; Dinner, 5 pm-10 pm Tu-Sa. MC/V/D. $$.

LAS BRASAS 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 handmade tortillas. Homemade salsa. Take-out. 10:30 am-8 pm daily. Some cards. No checks. $.

LAS MORENAS 585 River Rd. 463-1389. Serving authentic Mexican food, lunch and dinner. 10 am-8 pm daily. No cards. $.

LOS CAMPEONES 1537 Mohawk Blvd., Springfield. 747-6024. Serving lunch, dinner: Camarones al ajo, steak, chicken, pork and seafood (prawns, scallops, crab). Salads, vegetarian entrees. Wine, beer, Mexican imports, full bar. Dancing 10 pm-2 am Sa. Take-out. LG. 11 am-9 pm M-Th, 11 am-10 pm F-Sa, 12-9 pm Su. MC/V/AE. $$.

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.

MISSION MEXICAN RESTAURANT 610 E. Broadway. 686-8226. Serving lunch, dinner: Full array of authentic Mexican food, family recipes, carnitas, fajitas, arroz con pollo verde. Tequila margaritas. Catering. Lunch delivery. Phone in drive-through. Office and private parties. Fiesta Sports Room. LG. Wheelchair accessible. 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. Beer, margaritas, sangria. Take-out. 11 am-9 pm Su-Th, 11 am-10 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 entrees, 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. $$.

RED AGAVE See Latin American & Caribbean TACO DEL MAR 3007 Delta Hwy. N, Suite 202. 434-TACO. Fresh, fast and filling mission-style food. Mondo burritos, rippin' tacos. Famous for fish tacos. Vegetarian and vegan options. 10:30 am-8:30 pm daily. MC/V. $.

TACO LOCO 900 W. 7th Ave. 683-9171. Featuring a unique mixture of Mexican and Salvadorian dishes steeped in tradition. Vegetarian friendly. Full bar specializing in tequilas and margaritas made from all natural juices. Outdoor patio dining will transport you south of the border. Wheelchair accessible. 4:30 pm-9 pm M-Sa. MC/V/D, no checks. $$. Best Mexican/Latin American, Second Place

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 entrees. 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. $$.

 

Corvallis

BOMBS AWAY CAFé 2527 NW Monroe Ave. 757-7221. Traditional recipes, fresh ingredients, all made right here. A family atmosphere in our front room with full wait service in our lounge. We specialize in natural meats and vegetarian fare, seafood and shellfish entrees, homemade desserts and breads. 11 am-midnight M-F, 5 pm-midnight Sa, 5 pm-9 pm Su. V/MC. $-$$.

EL PRESIDENTE MEXICAN RESTAURANT AND CANTINA 1110 NE 2nd St. 752-1360. Serving lunch and dinner, traditional Mexican food, full bar. 11 am-2 am daily. V/MC/AE. $$.

EL SOL DE MEXICO 1597 NW 9th St. 752-9299. Lunch and dinner, beer, wine and cocktails. Parties up to 30 people, food to go. 11 am-10 pm Su-Th, 11 am-11 pm F & Sa. V/MC/DC/AE. $-$$.

EL TAPATIO RESTAURANT 1845 NW Circle Blvd. 758-1735. Serving lunch daily and dinner on Fridays and Saturdays. 11 am-10 pm Su-Th, 11 am-11 pm F & Sa. V/MC/AE/DC. $$.

IGNACIO'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT 550 NW Harrison Blvd. 757-3215. 1727 Hill St., Albany. 926-1943. Homestyle cooking, vegetarian dishes, specialty margaritas, orders to go. 11 am-10 pm daily. Some cards. $$.

LA CONGA 360 NW 5th St. 752-2422. Breakfast, lunch and dinner, Mexican and American favorites. Open 24 hours a day, every day. V/MC. $-$$$.

LA ESTRELLITA MEXICAN RESTAURANT 2309 NW Kings Blvd. 754-0514. Serving lunch and dinner. 11 am-8 pm Sa-Th, 11 am-9 pm F. Some cards. $$.

LOS DOS AMIGOS FAMILY MEXICAN RESTAURANT 1402 Pacific Blvd. SE. 928-5363. Mexican family restaurant serving lunch and dinner. 11 am-9 pm daily. MC/V. $$-$$$.

QDOBA 2001 NW Monroe Ave. #105, Corvallis. 757-2800. Not just big burritos. Big flavors. Open for breakfast. Wheelchair accessible. LG. 8 am-10 pm M-W, 8 am- 1 am Th-Sa, 8 am - 9 pm Su. V/MC/AE/D. $.

SANCHO'S MEXICAN GRILL 1425 NW Monroe.752-2500. Sancho's specializes in homestyle Mexican cuisine prepared daily in an atmosphere both festive and intimate. Salsa music plays nightly in this low-lit, cozy nook. Quality food, mellow mood. Outside balcony. Full bar selection featuring imported Mexican tequilas and beers. Ariba! 11 am-1 am M-Sa. MC/V/AE. $.

SEñOR SAM'S MEXICAN GRILL & CANTINA 140 NW 3rd St. 754-7448. All food prepared fresh daily, with custom built healthy meals. Fresh salsa bar. 11 am-8:30 pm daily. All major cards. $.

TACO DEL MAR 1915 NW 9th St., Corvallis. 738-0540 The fast, fresh and fun alternative to traditional Mexican food, serving mondo burritos and rippin' fish tacos with a friendly, relaxed Baja style. Wheelchair accessible. 10:30 am- 10 pm M-Sa. 11 am -9 pm Su. MC/V. $.

TACOS URUAPAN 1813 SE 3rd St. 752-5380. Authentic Mexican cuisine. 11 am-8 pm M-Th, 11 am-9 pm F-Sa, noon-8 pm Su. V/MC/DC/D. $$.