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First time visiting from San Diego where Mexican food is king…read more This place has Amazing dishes. Friendly polite staff. Plenty of dining tables inside. Authentic Mexican food. the Chile relleno plate is what brought me in. Saw it on the yelp pics but was unprepared for Just how good it was. Home made corn tortillas put the whole thing over the top. Home made salsas. The price was very reasonable. I like that they took my order in Spanish, even though mine is slow and spotty. lol I am so glad I chose this place over everything else! Don't hesitate to try this place.

I always enjoy trying local places and this Mexican food Café did not disappoint. The staff was…read moregreat and explained a couple of food items that I had questions about. Sometimes I just like a simple dish and I requested a small bean burrito with cheese and red enchilada sauce on top. I also ordered some taquitos to try. I love their homemade salsa and the bean burrito was perfect. The taquitos were OK, but I believe if the oil in the fryer would've been fresher, the taquitos would've been better. The interior is simple but clean and the tables and chairs are standard but comfortable. I will definitely be back to try some of their other menu items!

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5. Chicken en Mole

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1960 Cocina

4.4(214 reviews)

1.4 mi

This continues to be one of our favorite restaurants in Eugene! The food is authentic and…read moredelicious!!! It truly reminds me of my mom's cooking! Every time we are in Eugene...we eat here. If you have not been here... you are missing out!!

On a work trip, I was looking for some great Mexican food and wanted to support a local restaurant…read more Based on the reviews, 1960 Cocina was near the top of my list. I was greeted right away and told to pick any seat. There isn't a traditional bar area, just seating throughout the restaurant. The space itself is really cute and welcoming, although it was very quiet with only one other table occupied during my visit. After looking over the menu and hearing both the online praise and my server's recommendation, I decided on the birria plate. It arrived in a reasonable amount of time. One small detail that stood out was the presentation--the consommé was simply spooned onto the plate, which made everything look a bit messy. The birria itself was tender and flavorful, but it still felt like it was missing something that would have made it memorable. The rice was disappointing, using a frozen-style vegetable medley with lima beans, which, in my opinion, didn't belong in the dish. The beans on the side were fine, but nothing particularly noteworthy. At $28, I expected better quality, a more polished presentation, or a larger portion. While the meal wasn't bad, it didn't live up to the glowing reviews or justify the price, and I left feeling underwhelmed.

Enchilada de queso

Potato tacos

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Pollo Asado

Tacovore

3.9(1.1k reviews)

0.5 mi

Love this spot! Great patio seating and open interior dining space. Food came out fast and hot!…read more My favorite was the Shrimp Taco, and they have various salsas to choose from.

My husband and I tried to go to lunch at Tacovore today because we had a rare afternoon alone…read moretogether. Upon entering, we only were able to find high table seating on metal, backless stools and one low seater booth. I am physically unable to sit on those high stools due too balance issues because I have had Multiple Sclerosis for 16 years now. I may look " normal" while sitting still but my mobility and balance are an ongoing struggle in my life and has robbed me of so much. My husband got us waters then got in line when i noticed a sign on the table saying to please order before getting a table. My husband was already in line and ready to order and pay for our food. Less than a couple of minutes of me sitting there I was approached by a blonde staff member and she touched the table and asked me if I had someone in line to order. I replied that I did. She then told me that there's a long line building up and that I would need to leave the table because we hadn't yet placed an order. I explained to her that I am disabled ( even though I should not have to even do that ) and that I'm physically unable to sit at the high tables. That the only available low seats, inside and outside, were all taken other than this one booth. She then repeated what I had just told her and then asked again if I could only sit at the low tables, to which I replied yes. I was then told that I needed to leave the table and could go sit on a bench by the door and wait there and that the rules are for everyone regardless of the situation. I was so embarrassed and shocked that I started to tear up and told her that we would leave and went to motion to my husband that we had to go. As soon as we got to the car I started to cry and he was asking what was going on. He was so upset that he went inside to talk to the manager. He explained everything that happened and that I'm disabled and there was nowhere else for me to sit and eat. She apologized and said I could make a reservation to come back later for a low table. He told them no and that I was already embarrassed and crying. I'm trying to figure out how, since there was an open table that accommodated my needs and I was there, why this was such an issue. There was plenty of seating open but the tables were tall. What if there's another person unable to order for themselves because of a disability or they're elderly etc. ? Maybe make all tables low tables if a rule like that is being implemented? The business was happy to take our money but wouldn't give ea place to sit and eat. On a good note, we wound up going to Laughing Planet and had not only excellent service but really good food. I got the Korean BBQ Bowl with chicken, which they happily subbed for me, and it was so fresh and good. I really loved the quick pickles that came on it and would recommend it to anyone to try.

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Carnitas and Chicken

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Carnitas x 4

Chula's Restaurant and Cantina

3.9(345 reviews)

1.1 mi

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.

Y'all are crazy for not writing better reviews on this place. 5 out of 5 across the board. Salsa,…read moreservice, drinks, food. All of it so so good! Husband and I got enchiladas and street tacos and some margs! Seriously so good. Go try this place out

Queso Corn enchilada

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El Rancho Taqueria

4.6(56 reviews)

0.5 mi

These are by far the best carne asada tacos in all of Eugene and i have tried so many places. The…read morefood is so good it's worth learning a little spanish to ensure you are understood. to me it is a sign of effort, even if you aren't confident, it is the thought that counts. Amazing service, orders come out very fast and theres shockingly hardly ever a crowd. if you want to impress your non white friends bring them here. my family is mixed and both sides love it and even my sister who generally hasn't enjoyed mexican food found something she loves here. i have had a lot of tacos in LA/socal and this is genuinely better or tied with the best i've had there as well !

Amazing tacos - just as delicious as the first time!…read more Ordered carnitas taco and pollo taco with a pineapple Jarritos! Companion ordered torta with pollo Milanese. Yum!!!!

Pollo Milanese torta

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Super Burrito with Carnitas

Mezcaluna Mexican Cuisine & Lounge

3.7(101 reviews)

0.9 mi

Great service and tasty food. I went when they first opened and honestly wasn't a fan. Today, was…read morewayyy better. And, they just started Sunday Brunch today! Looks like we'll be back next weekend! Shout out to Jess our server. Nicest girl.

My family and I have been here several times over the past few months, and it has always been good,…read morewith the occasional comment of, "Well, I won't order that again." But for the most part very good the enchiladas are fabulous, the tlayuda delicious and many other meals. I genuinely liked this place. But after tonight, I have to say that the complete lack of respect shown toward the food was mind-blowing. There were three things tonight that simply could not be forgiven. 1. The Ceviche Trio The pulpo was chewy as a bouncy ball wrapped in rubber bands--completely inedible. The fish had no salt, no acidity, and was cut so poorly that I made the joke that the cook must have forgotten his knives at home, thrown it against the wall a few times, and said, "Well, that's good enough." The shrimp was effectively a cheap riff on shrimp cocktail, if they had remembered to clean the shrimp before serving it. I've had better ceviche from Taco Bell. Granted, that was from a vagrant selling what I thought was ceviche outside Taco Bell, so take that for what it's worth. Either way, it was loads better. I hope it was fish. 2. The Al Pastor Tacos -- "Served Table-Side" When you read that something is being served table-side, you imagine someone coming out of the kitchen with beautifully marinated, succulent pork piled high on a proper trompo, topped with pineapple, slowly roasting and caramelizing away as you wait for it to be carved right there at your table. Instead, out comes a busser with a trompito, spinning a metal skewer and attempting to give the meat some sort of roasted effect with a blowtorch emblazoned with "Ace Hardware." He then passes me this metal box containing room-temperature, dry pork that tasted like it was made with a seasoning packet. Not to mention there was no practical way to eat it. You basically had to tear the meat from the skewer with your hands because the apparatus was so cumbersome. If the butter knife provided had actually been capable of cutting the meat, it would have fallen directly into my lap. It was as if they took the iconic mid-century dish made famous in Mexico City and decided to serve it à la Easy-Bake Oven. This was an absolute failure of a dish from concept to execution. 3. The Pork Fajitas We have all had and loved fajitas: sizzling meat, onions, and peppers arriving at the table still sizzling away. This was not that. This was stew meat in a puddle of broth. Soggy and overcooked, with no caramelization and barely any flavor. One Positive My brother said his pork belly tacos were nice. And honestly, that's part of what makes tonight so disappointing. We've been here several times. I genuinely liked this place. I understand that not every dish is going to be a winner, and I've certainly had meals here where I thought, "Well, I won't order that again." But tonight wasn't a matter of one disappointing dish. It was three dishes that felt like nobody involved had any respect for what they were supposed to be.

Brunch set up

Spicy Margarita and complimentary chips and salsa

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Tamarindo agua fresca I guess?

Lalito's Taqueria

4.6(25 reviews)

2.3 mi

I appreciate that this place fries their own tortillas and tostadas. That to me really…read moredistinguishes a Mexican places from others. They are very crispy and good when recently fried. The red and green salsas are also quite good, spicy but not too much so. The red one is tangier. The service is friendly and helpful. The lady was thoughtful enough to put together that if I didn't want sour cream, I also might not want cheese, and asked me. You can ask for a cup of water. This truck has lots of outdoor picnic tables. There is a porta potty and a couple of other vendors nearby.

Lalitos is a great little lowkey spot…read more I ordered a tamale plate which consisted of 1 tamale (chicken or pork) and a side of rice and beans ($10). Simple enough. The tamale was fantastic, full of seasoned & marinated chicken. I think it was mole. The rice had a nice smoky flavor and went well with the seasoned beans. Overall it was very satisfying and well worth the price. It looks like they have branched out and now have a dessert/snacks cart. There was a wide array of Mexican fruit snacks and other drinks available. I didn't get anything on this visit, but definitely next time.

Drinks and signage

Asada fries

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Las Morenas Taqueria

4.4(54 reviews)

1.1 mi

This is the real deal. I was in Mexico recently and this place, their food and the little store…read moreattached reminds me of my trip. Food is flavorful, spicy and really delicious. If you don't like hot, make sure you order mild. I got enchiladas and bf got his usual carne asada burrito. At first he said he didn't like it- because he likes Americanized Mexican food, but after only a few bites he decided he did like it and would eat there again.

Legit. Reminds me of some places back home in SoCal. The carne asada tacos came with pickled…read morecarrots on the side (legit), staff was friendly, service was quick, and the shop also sells piñatas which is fun!

Super wet burrito with chicken!

Carnitas torta. So much meat!

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Pastor tacos with red sauce

Dos Hermanos Taqueria

3.6(69 reviews)

1.2 mi

Their Leguna tacos are the best. So tender and full of flavor. Nice quantity in each taco or…read moreburrito. I always leave feeling full. The freshness of their food keeps me coming back. Great customer service. They are always friendly and offer great selections if you aren't sure what you want. The vibe inside isn't bad. I always feel relaxed and it is always clean. You won't be disappointed with Dos Hermanos

My husband had the two beef burrito plate and menudo. I had the carne asada plate and 3 chicken…read moretaquitos. We both figured we'd have two meals a piece. The portions were good. However the beans have no flavor at all neither does the rice. The carne asada had good flavor but was kind of hard and dry. The flour tortillas were two large ones rolled up in half rather than 4 smaller sized and not freshly made. Chicken taquitos were ok, nothing special. The two beef burritos were dripping in grease, meat was dry and no flavor. Nothing but shredded beef. Same flavorless beans n rice. Menudo was average. We won't return unfortunately. Staff was super friendly and responsive. Clean atmosphere although we ordered to go.

Order counter

13. Carnitas Combo

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El Buen Sabor

4.4(74 reviews)

0.5 mi

This is hands down the best spot for Mexican food. I had the memales with adobado and my husband…read morehad a chorizo burrito. The beans were perfect and had a great combination of flavors with the adobado and onions. We don't have pictures because we ate it so fast. Haven't had food that good since I lived in SoCal. We will definitely be back!

We went this truck during a rain storm, happy there was shelter to be had in front. There are a…read morecouple of tables and a bar stool type setup. A sign says you can park for 30 min at Carson Saw Shop. The food was good. I had the Tacos Dorados, they only come with pollo/chicken, just a heads up, I didn't know before I ordered it. This was basically like a rolled fried taquito only bigger. You can also ask for red and/or green salsa.

Menu and outside

Molotes

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Peter B.

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14 years ago

They've moved into a larger, newer, and cleaner trailer since some of the earlier reviews were written. They're still at the same location, though. The outdoor seating is little better sheltered as well. Everything I've tried here has been great, and the prices are excellent. Juanita and Victor, who run the place, are very friendly. If you live in the area, you should definitely at least try it. read more

Gantt G.

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8 years ago

this is hands down the best mexican-style food in eugene. the pupusas are amazing, but so are the nachos, tacos, and the big crispy burrito. the salsa verde is a must and is maybe the best this texan has ever had. super friendly and they go out of their way to please you. they are fixtures in the neighborhood so go out and support them and enjoy! read more

John A.

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4

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13 years ago

Juanita's is always a friendly, fantastic place to visit. There burritos taste fresh and I always feel welcome!

Angela G.

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4

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11 years ago

Delicious! I asked about something being on the menu- it wasn't- but he had the ingredients and made it for me.

Ross S.

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14 years ago

Good food in a convenient location.

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