Standard tex mex that will be a solid, safe meal but won't be anything spectacular. Area is decorated tiki style and is somewhat deceiving. Tacos are solid, but very forgettable. Beans amd rice are decent. Just a forgettable experience. read more

Good location, plenty of parking, nice customer service, wide selection of beer and liquor, varied selection of food. Food is also more authentic than your typical Chevy and Taco time nonsense! I've eaten here several times and have always had a good experience. Highly recommended if you're looking for a Mexican food fix! :) read more

I'm surprised this place is only a 3/5. My boyfriend and I were just there and we absolutely loved it. It's not authentic, it is definitely more on the TexMex side, but that is what we prefer. The shredded beef in my tacos/enchilada was soooo juicy and flavorful and didnt have any weird unknown parts (I freak out easily eating meat - no bones or cartilage, please). The beans and rice were just perfect; the rice was full of flavor and the beans were creamy and cheesy and delicious. The salsa was also one of the best I've ever had. It was crisp and fresh tasting, just hot enough and robust with flavor. The staff was also very nice. Can't wait for all the weight I'm going to gain from being a regular here. read more

This is my favorite Mexican restaurant in Eugene so far. The drinks are really good and large and the food was terrific. They have a lot of shrimp dishes and seafood dishes. Wonderful flavors and many choices of large and small platters and plates, from traditional Mexican American to traditional Mexican style. read more

Excellent food, their prices are affordable and the restaurant has an ocean decor. The seafood selection is extensive and fresh. I love their fish tacos with a side of white rice. This is no chain restaurant food. read more

El Kora - (541) 654-0218 - Mexican Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

The gentlemen working was so accommodating and competent, he handled 4 large tables without missing a step.The food was casual and fun.Nice place to bring kids. read more

El Kora - Mexican Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

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Exceptional food. Great service as well by this family owned restaurant. The tacos are great and the seafood here is very fresh. Salsa is very good as well. Support your local family owned business and eat here. read more

Having moved to Eugene from southwest Colorado, we were thrilled to find the yummy Mexican food and friendly service at El Kora. If it weren't for the fact that there are so many great places to eat here we would make it a more regular dining experience. We've tried most of the other Mexican restaurants in town and this is our favorite. While the location is convenient, it's tucked away off the beaten path so a lot of people haven't discovered it yet. Give it a try - you won't be disappointed! read more

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This is definitely my favorite Mexican place in town. It fills a need that I haven't been able to fill otherwise since leaving Atlanta. Mexican shrimp cocktails and mixed seafood cocktails are a craving that I just can't get away from, so I usually come here about once a month, though I think it's better to come in the Summer so I can get a Margarita or a Michelada. Service is very friendly, even when they are a little busy, and the chips are fresh and warm. The salsa is just spicy enough to kick you in the mouth, but it's not offensive. The cocktail sauce is standard and authentic, which means it's a little sweeter than cocktail sauce in the American style, but with a little lime juice it's just perfect. I also like the prices, since it's much cheaper to get seafood this way than to go to a place like McGrath's (ick). So far I've had shrimp and fish tacos, camarones a la crema and a number of the various cocktails and ceviches. Everything is good and I even like their beans and rice. Definitely try this place if you like seafood and you're looking for something a little different. read more

El Kora has the best Mexican food and drinks in the city, hands down! The comfortable atmosphere and great service always gives me the best experience when going out to dinner, Itzel is our favorite. Not to forget, their food is DELICIOUS! Highly recommended coming here for dinner at least once, but I can promise you it won't be your last time. read more

Pretty average mexican restaurant. The good - Beer served in frosty mugs. The frajita chicken taco salad is really good. Why have I not thought of this before. The service was excellent. The bad - my wife tasted high fructose corn syrup in her margarita. Chips n salsa were not home made, or at least didn't taste home made. read more

This place is underrated. The name means "the coast," so stick with the seafood and you won't be disappointed. DLW loves their shrimp cocktail, loaded with avocado and good sized shrimp, and the sauce is not too sweet. I usually get fish or shrimp tacos, with double layers of soft corn tortillas and nice, fresh veggies. Rice and beans are nothing special. Chips and salsa are also fresh, not oversalted, and have enough kick to get your attention, but not enough to put most people off. They even make a pretty good margarita. The space is nothing fancy, tucked in a corner of a strip mall, but it's clean and bright. Service is usually good, but occasionally slow. The location at the end of Delta Highway means you have to make a special trip, and fight the traffic surrounding Wal-Mart. It's worth it. read more

Totally underwhelmed. So, i'm on this mission to find semi-decent Mexican food in Eugene/Springfield. I came here after reading mostly positive reviews, and although I didn't have high expectations, i'm super disappointed. I give em credit, they try. The service is fantastic, indeed! But the food? Not so much. Two words: SO SALTY. I wish they'd lay off of it. The chips and salsa are mediocre at best, nothing special about it at all. It's just like chips in a bag that are heated up. Oh, but the salsa is pretty good and tasty. That, I give them credit for. So...i'm totally debating whether I should give this place another try. Hmmm. read more

Although this place is gorgeous on the inside complete with a picturesque island mural, it's your typical Mexican American restaurant with burritos, tacos, quesadillas, and everything. I ordered the fish tostada which came out looking amazing as it was topped with lettuce, tomatoes, salsa, and the works. But I found the tostada to be very bland in flavor. I was expecting more of a light saucy flavor that I did not get. My mother said the same thing about her meal choice (that it was more bland than expected). Maybe some people may not be able to handle too much flavor or spice, but me and my mom were expecting a bit more than we got. The best part about this place was the chips and salsa appetizer. The salsa was amazingly spicy and flavorful. We both ended up putting the salsa all over our meals and asked for more. Lastly, I must thank our waiter for keeping my purse safe. I had left it on my chair that night and realized it was missing the next morning. I eventually made my way back to Eugene from Portland to get it and was happy to find it was still there. Our waiter then continued a pleasant conversation with me about his 11 years at El Kora. read more

Flavorless. Worst food we've ever had. Stopped in for lunch and had the tacos and enchiladas chili relleno plates. Refried beans were just lard. It was white flavorless slop. I do not know how this place is still open. read more

My finace and I went here the other night. I ordered the Pescado Frito (fried tilapia) and he ordered the Carne Asada plate. My dish was AWESOME and I even licked the plate clean and his not so much. His carne asada was overcooked and tough, he didn't even finish it...and this is coming from a man that LOVES carne asada. They were very attentive to us and checked on us to see if we needed anything. The margaritas there were really good, not too sweet and it tasted like they use real lime juice as opposed to the bottled crap. Yes, we would go back but I would say if you go here just stick to their seafood menu. It definately reminded me of the Mexican Seafood meals I would get in Rosarito or Ensenada. read more

Very good food. Happen to pass by an thought why not. So glad we did. A little bland but very good.

Watch out for this place. When they bring u your check they already took out the tip (20%) and when give the check it won't show. And then u leave a paper tip and they get double tip. Just happened to me. read more

We got take out and they were fast. The food was good and still hot. They put the beans and rice in separate container. I would definitely recommend El Kora. read more

Soooo very GOOD!!! To start the restaurant is clean but the decor is left over from the last restaurant that was here (it was a large chain fast food burrito place). If you can over look the bad decor, the staff is friendly, and the food was amazing. read more

El Kora - Mexican Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

So happy for the recommendation. I am visiting from San Diego and needed good food before heading out to the Oregon coast. SO happy I was told to come to El Kora. Delicious. I will be back when I come back into town. Every time. read more

Found it by accident. Love the salsa. We had chicken burrito and chicken quesadilla. Both were excellent. Can't say it's the best Mexican restaurant in Eugene because it's the only one I've been too. But among the best I've eaten in worldwide (Yes. I've eaten in Mexican restaurants in the USA, Mexico, Canada, and Spain.) We will keep this place in mind for our return trips to Eugene. read more

Stay away from the food!!! Especially the fish tacos. The only good thing was the service at first and the frosty beer mugs that came with my bottled coke. After the waitress asked how I liked the food and I replied politely that it wasn't very good she apologized and didn't even offer to discount it in any way. She brought the bill and of course I paid the $10.00 for crap food. Don't waist your money like I did. read more

El Kora - :-( - Mexican Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

Finally, a Mexican restaurant to "write home about". I love this place. The atmosphere is very Baja California (surf) style, not that cheesy old world 1800s Mexican restaurant style. The chips and salsa are great, the salsa tastes fresh and home made. No "restaurant/food service crap here! At this point I have had most things on the menu and guess what...there is FLAVOR! I know right, flavor in a Mexican restaurant in Eugene! ...it's true. The rice tastes well seasoned and I love their shredded beef. You can tell that they make their ingredients on site, the beef still has bits of potato and seasoning that the meat was stewed in. The retried beans even taste and look home made. The color is a dead give away. Canned refried beans are darker in color. Whereas these still have that fresh light color. The prices are reasonable for Mexican food, averaging $9.00 to around $13.00. Not bad for fresh flavorful food I definitely recommend, and have recommended, this restaurant to others. I say support this place and give it a try. read more

Wow wow wow! How refreshing it was to walk into a Baja type Mexican restaurant and actually get Baja Mexican food! Prices are comparable for the area. You could just get beans and rice with chips and salsa for under $5! Fresh, clean, and homemade! The beans and rice were fresh and I had to have the fish tacos! The best I have glad in the PAC northwest! This is a nicely kept secret near Starbucks and gold's gym. We were the only people in there around 5 pm on a Friday and we were left alone to enjoy our food and our company! The chips and salsa were fresh and awesome! The salsa was flavorful and closer to medium than mild but in a totally delicious way. This is a good place to just go have some amazing seafood and not just the same old tired Mexican restaurant fare. Salmon, scallops, octopus, halibut... Did I mention octopus? ;0) try it! You will be a fan too! read more

Excellent service, great chips and salsa. I had the Tacos Al Pastor (pork tacos) and they were quite tasty. Refried beans and rice were good, too. Clean restrooms. Best Mexican restaurant on the north side of Beltline! read more

Love this place! Authentic Mexican food. Definitely not chain food that you find for the average gringo. If you've been to Mexico than you know that every region has their own versions and flavors based on what's available in that particular area. This group is from near the ocean and make awesome seafood. Bring your taste buds and enjoy the experience! read more

Had a deluxe tostada and shrimp tacos - both delicious. The shrimp were fried, but VERY lightly, which was great. Salsa was super fresh and homemade, with a slightly sweet, roasted flavor. Great service and nicely appointed. We'll be back! read more

Been eating there and having food delivered to Steel Pail also. Now they want to charge $3 for chips and salsa that came with dinners. No more delivery or eating in for me and my wife. read more

They served our food to another table, that person took a bite of rice, then our server tried to give me that plate and offered to add more rice!!!! Not cool! I refused and they were remaking it. I was extremely put off that they would even TRY to give me food served to another table, so a few minutes later we told them we were leaving and left $5 for the chips and salsa we ate. The server was very defensive and guilt-tripped us, saying he was trying to make it right. #TooLate #CustomerServiceFail read more

So not happy with the service there was 4 of us and we had to keep getting up to order drinks. Slow service on food to I'm sorry but I always tell you what I think. read more

Very unappealing food and service. The standard beans and rice mexican food in a bland and boring place. With so many better choices I will not be back. read more

I've hear about this place for a long time now. Finally my brother wanted cheviche. This place is the only place I know that their special dish is seafood. First off, the waitress I belive the owner is really nice. It was empty when we got here but she made it so we didn't feel awkward. I got a beer. Witch was nice! Negra modelo. We got chips and salsa when we sat down. I got cheviche and my brother got a coctel. Everything was really good. I added more special green salsa and my mouth was on fire!! everything was good. Our food was good portions. We're full and have left overs still. I will be back!!!! read more

The food wasn't all that great- but we might have missed their to die for entree while we were there. We had a seafood burrito and seafood tacos- both of which involved something fried. It was fine, but not the best I have ever had. read more

Not too bad. Decent prices. Waiter is extremely nice but semi-useless. The food portions are small but you get what you pay for. $13 for lunch with my girlfriend that includes tip and chips/salsa is awesome. read more

The food was adequate but the service was good. The portion size was slightly less then I expected. The basic flavor of everything was good but there could have been a little more spicy heat. read more

The waitress didn't speak very good English but was incredibly sweet! The food was decent but they don't have a very good description on the menu of what is the dish so it's kind of like a surprise when you get it and you weren't expecting potatoes in your shredded beef enchilada. Took 20 mins to get the check even though it was quite obvious everyone was done eating. It is definitely over priced compared to other Mexican restaurants in the area. The only reason I give it 3 stars is because of the sweet waitress other wise it would be closer to one and a half stars. Save a few bucks and go to los dos up the road. read more

Absolute worst service I have ever had! Painfully slow service. Only 1 other table was full when we arrived and we were there for an hour and a half. Couldn't get food, couldn't get drinks and couldn't get our bill to leave. Food is NOT worth the wait either. You're better off at Taco Bell. Waste of my money. read more

We asked to be sat outside not the best idea. Since after we received our drinks it took 20 minutes for her to corn out and take our order and other 30 minutes to get our food. Which was not the tastiest. I would not recommend going here for lunch or dinner find a better Mexican food restaurant read more

Had their lunch special - two enchiladas, beans and rice. The enchiladas were swimming in some clear, brownish liquid (gross) and there was nothing that resembled enchilada sauce. The rice was some of the worst mexican rice I've ever had - even by Eugene standards. The waiter was nice but didn't deliver the menus for about five minutes with few other customers in the restaurant. The food was bland and flavorless. Really, not good at all. The lunch special was $5.95, but even at that price, it's not close to worth it. I'll take my lunch money to Chipotle or Mucho Gusto. The chips and salsa is the only reason to go there, in my humble opinion. read more