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Latin American & Caribbean

Average entrée price for one person
$    Under $7
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   $7 to under $12
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   $12-$17
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   Over $17

SERVES:
OG
95% or more organic foods
Some OG
Organic foods
LG
Locally Grown foods

CREDIT CARDS
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   Discover
DC
   Diner's Club
MC
   MasterCard
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ASADO LATIN BISTRO 2864 Willamette, Shop D. 343-8226. www.asadomexicangrill.comServing breakfast, lunch, dinner: Bistro-quality dining spiced with the unique flavors of the Latin world. Breakfast on weekends. Daily entée specials. Some OG/LG. 1 am-11 pm M-F, 9 am-midnight Sa, 9 am-9 pm Su. All major cards. $$. Best New Restaurant, Third Place

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EL VAQUERO 296 E. 5th Ave. (5th St. Market). 434-8272. Tapas, fine steaks and seafood served for dinner starting at 5 pm. Lunch now available. Reservations recommended. Vegetarian entrées. 2007-2008 EW Best of Eugene Best House Drink, Third Place (tie): Richmond Gimlet. Some OG/LG. 11:30 am-3 pm M-F, 5 pm-10 pm daily. Late night tapas after 10 pm. All major cards. $$-$$$.

JOHNNY OCEAN'S GRILLE 114 Oakway Center. 342-7994. Serving lunch and dinner in a Caribbean atmosphere. Appetizers, steaks, hamburgers, chicken, halibut, ahi, salmon, shrimp, sandwiches, including veggie sandwich, fries, salads, pad Thai, curry sauté, halibut fish tacos. All food prepared with transfat-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. $$-$$$$.

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 Latin American and Caribbean cuisine. Seafood, vegetarian and vegan options available. Full bar featuring 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. Creative, unique dishes inspired by south of the border flavors. All local produce when available. Cozy bistro environment, top shelf cuisine. Reservations recommended. Vegetarian entrées. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 5:30 pm-late M-Sa. MC/V/AE. $$$$. Best Mexican/Latin American/Caribbean

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 accessible. 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. $$.