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    El Nopalito

    4.6 (61 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Closed 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Tinga de Pollo Quesadilla
    Bill R.

    We have walked by this place since this location opened just two months ago. We kept saying we needed to try it. Well, tonight we did. We got done with a meeting downtown a little earlier than planned, so we stopped in for dinner on our walk home. EXCELLENT all around! Food. Service. Atmosphere. We started with an order of chips and guac and they were wonderful. The chips were fresh and the guac had just the right amount of seasoning. We split a Tinga de Pollo quesadilla and the sauce on the chicken was perfect. My wife had the fish taco and very much enjoyed it. I had the carnitas taco and loved it (next time, I may ask for some jalapeños to spice it up). The pork was smoked and cooked perfectly. This time, we just had water, but their house margaritas are beckoning to us, so I know there will be a return trip!

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    Aimee W.

    Very delicious tacos. Indoor service, order at the counter, bus your table. It gives Tacovore a run for the money food-wise but is just a step behind in terms of atmosphere. It's super clean with friendly service and is still a real gem.

    Fish taco and  Cochinita Pibil Taco
    Ilona S.

    Sunday lunch with friends since they heard many positive reviews on their food. I ordered two tacos: one with fish and one with braised pork. The fish was crispy but one of the two strips was warm while the other was hot, weird. Maybe one was old? Flavor was good with the mango salsa on top. It could have been better with 2 tortillas per taco since the filling leaks into the taco and it falls apart so easily. The pork was succulent and the pickled onions gave it an extra crunch which was pleasant. Again, two tortillas would have been better. Friends had the salad with beets and goat cheese, looked delicious and she enjoyed it. The enchilada with zucchini blossom was nice but looked sparse. And the daily Special which was a dish with shrimp in acidity (like ceviche) and avocados, cucumbers, onions and edible flowers. Looked super nice but holy moly was that dish spicy! Chips and guacamole for $8 is outrageous to me. Overall, pleasant experience. You order at the counter and they bring it to you. Parking in the back, thru the alley, if there is no street parking on Willamette.

    Potato appetizer. Love the sauce it came with!
    Katrina G.

    Food was good, service is limited because you need to walk up to order and they bring it to your table. I would prefer full service since the queue still requests a full tip. Bathrooms are no longer available inside the restaurant. You need to go to the building hallway and use that restroom now.

    Dine-in menu for the Willamette location
    Ari L.

    El Nopalito has evolved from its food truck origin and moved into the vacant spot from Claim 52. I'm pleased to say that it's just as delicious as a dine-in restaurant! The two garages were opened to allow for a nice breeze. Tables were set with flowers, silverware, and napkins. There is a self-serve salsa and water station. It's half-service, so you order at the front and have your items brought out. The Tingo de Pollo Quesadilla is a star on the menu, the marinated chicken is paired with small slices of caramelized onion, cheese, and sour cream. It feels like eating a big chicken taco in the best way. The street tacos are delicious, particularly of the lime is used. Every salsa is great in its own way! Overall, an excellent spot that is sure to be successful. Give it a try!

    Grilled Cesar and Carnitas taco
    Heather S.

    Very delicious meal. The menu was not what I was expecting when I walked in but I'm glad I gave it a try. A little spendy but healthier than most Mexican lunches and definitely high quality ingredients.

    Sauces
    Winter B.

    My mom saw a tik tok that said this was the best Mexican restaurant in Eugene so we decided to try it. There's a few other food trucks in this area too. Small menu but good options. Definitely more of an authentic Mexican spot. The food was very fresh and high quality not greasy at all. My mom loved the huarache. And the carnitas taco was amazing. Would recommend!

    Interior. Order at the counter and they bring you your food.
    Whitney D.

    I'm so happy El Nopalito has gone from a food cart to a brick-and-mortar restaurant! If my meal there was any indication, they'll do well. The food was so delicious, tasty and so fresh. I had a salad with arugula, goat cheese, toasted pepitas, beets and pear with a vinaigrette dressing and a fish taco. Next time I might get two tacos since they're on the smaller side, but a taco + salad was filling. The staff are all friendly and service was quick. It's bright and clean, it can get a little loud when it's full of people but there is plenty of seating. Order at the counter and they bring you your food. Next time I go, I will try the house-made augua fresca, horchata, or the seasonal margaritas.

    Huaraches and margaritas

    What a perfect meal & evening! This was my first visit with a friend who lives in Eugene and everything was delicious! The margaritas are some of the best I've ever had and I live in California! The space is beautiful! Love supporting this family as they moved from a food truck to a brick and mortar location! I will be back!

    quesabirria!!! It was good. Three stars!!
    Aimee F.

    I really enjoyed the food. I can see why people like this place. I'll probably go elsewhere for my future micheladas, tacos, and Mexican food.

    Fish Taco and Carnitas Taco
    Barbara B.

    5 stars for the new restaurant that just opened. Tacos were delicious. I had a fish taco and a carnitas taco. I enjoyed the red and green salsa. Nice atmosphere and friendly service. I definitely plan to return to try out more of the menu.

    Chill dining room.
    Mike C.

    New location at 1203 Willamette! Incredible food and margaritas. Today was their first official day open to the public. Guacamole, Caesar Salad, Wings, Tacos, Huaraches all are 10/10. So good!! Family owned and operated. Nice casual counter service and comfortable environment. Modern decor and modern but still traditional cuisine from Mexico City.

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    10 months ago

    First time at Nopalito, really like food, and we will be back and recommend to friends.

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    9 months ago

    Quick service, great margaritas, friendly staff. Midweek late dinner, didn't feel rushed to leave. We will return!!

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    9 months ago

    Good fish tacos. Open for lunch on Monday when other downtown restaurants are closed.

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    11 months ago

    Had 3 different kinds of tacos and cochinatas. It was alllll amazing. The fish taco was by far the best one. For sure will be back

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    2 years ago

    Love it! I've been there 5 times this week. Very authentic, I have walked by it 100 times and finally gave it a go. I wish I had early.

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    2 years ago

    Seriously, these are the best fish tacos I have had in the US. A generous portion of fish, crisp but moist inside. Nicely sauced. Yay!

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    Ask the Community - El Nopalito

    Are there any vegan options here?

    They have three different salads that might suit your needs, one has goat cheese... not sure if vegans eat that. They also have a huarache that is meat free, but has eggs (again not sure if vegans eat eggs). A hongo (mushroom) quesadilla is also on… Read more

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    Chula's Restaurant and Cantina

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    My partner and I went here for dinner last night after he started craving fajitas. We had never…read morebeen here before but the reviews looked solid so we gave it a chance. I'm glad we did! It was a Thursday night so it wasn't too busy and we were able to get a spot in the parking lot without any issues. We were greeted immediately by a friendly hostess and shown a table. We got chips and salsa for free (a staple!) while we looked over the menu. I got the pollo a la crema and my partner got the steak fajitas. My food was great! It came with three tortillas, I got flour. My partner's food also came with three (flour) tortillas. You have a choice of corn or flour when you order. The chicken and crema sauce tasted so good! I wish I had a spoon so I could drizzle the sauce over the chicken in the tortilla but I just ended up dipping it instead and that worked fine. The steak fajitas were also good! The rice and beans were just okay, they didn't seem to have much seasoning and needed a lot more salt. We were seated in a cozy little sunroom with a bar. The whole place looked very clean, even the fake plants way up by the ceiling didn't look dusty at all. The people working here were very nice and attentive. The prices were also very reasonable for the amount of food we got - I have lunch for another day! All in all this was a great spot! I definitely want to try more things on the menu. Just be prepared to have to salt and pepper your rice and beans if you get some.

    Chulas is sooo good. If you haven't been here I highly recommend. Great vibes and ambiance. Came on…read morea Sunday night around 6:30 and there was no wait. The enchiladas were amazing and their guac is also very good in my opinion. Large menu with great options. Pretty cheap too my meal was only 13$. Food was a bit slow but worth the wait.

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    El Nopalito - mexican - Updated July 2026

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