I always bring my friends from out of town here! Not only do they have a wonderful menu but the…read moreservice is excellent & fun‼. We love their Jell-O shots the best!

First of all let me just say, the staff here made the visit better than it would have been without…read morethem. Alexis, in particular did a fantastic job! Caleb was also quite friendly and helpful. The food was good. It wasn't amazing, but it was good. No one complained and everyone ate what they got. The rub... the meals averaged $27 per person before the tip. My meal consisted of a cup of white rice, a half cup of black beans, a small serving of black olives, a quarter cup of chopped tomatoes, a tablespoon of crushed peanuts and about 2 oz of a tasty cilantro sauce. Add to that 5 smallish shrimp (they advertised prawns, but these were shrimpy prawns) and I felt a little ill used. Again, everything tasted good. The prices just didn't make sense to me. The place has a clean and tidy tiki bar vibe and is pleasant enough to sit and talk without feeling a need to get outta there. They also have outdoor seating in a pleasant of not busy courtyard space shared with other businesses. Their beer and cocktail selection was decent and they booze prices were not too bad compared to similar local establishments... Will I go back? Maybe. But I hope the portions are better for the $ if and when I do.

Excellent! As a Puerto Rican living in Eugene, it's awesome to see more Latin food popping up. This…read moreis essentially the equivalent of what is known as a "soda" in Costa Rica: a no-fuss establishment that serves comforting Costa Rican and Caribbean staples (the sweet gospel of rice, beans, and plantains). I ordered the chicken and salsa ($8.50) and the patacones ($5). The former came with the titular chicken breast stewed in a tomato based sauce, gallo pinto (the Costa Rican take on rice and beans), maduros (fried sweet plantains), and a fresh cabbage salad. For the uninitiated, patacones (or tostones, as they are called in the Caribbean) are twice-fried green plantains, which are starchy and savory. Think of them as the Latin variant of a french fry. Another great addition is the Salsa Lizano. This is a traditional sauce drizzled over many foods in Costa Rica that sort of resembles a sweeter, more herbaceous Worcestershire sauce. I'm glad I finally got to try it! The food itself was delicious! The chicken was incredibly tender, and the tomato based sauce was surprisingly deep and flavorful. This perfectly accompanied the gallo pinto, where both rice and beans were cooked perfectly with the familiar inclusions of peppers, onion, and spices. Both of these were made even better with a generous drizzle of the Lizano sauce. The salad was a nice counterpoint both texturally and also in terms of the more raw, vegetal flavors. It reminded me of the typical sort if slaw that you would get if you were eating pupusas. One thing that really stood out for me though were the plantains (both the sweet maduros and the starchy patacones). For whatever reason, I haven't had the best luck getting good versions of either of these plantain dishes in Oregon at restaurants that offer them. The plantains for maduros need to be RIPE. For patacones, they need to be super green, and when they're fried the second time, they need to be thick enough to not completely dry out (you're not supposed to be making plantain chips). The plantains at Whapping though, were PERFECT, and should serve as a reference as to how you;re supposed to make these dishes. The patacones were even served with refried black beans and cotija cheese, which I had never seen done before. Now though, I retroactively regret not having eaten the countless patacones of my past without this! I'm so glad that Whapping has opened up here in Eugene. As a Latin/Caribbean food aficionado, this place is very welcome, so be sure to check it out. ¡Pura Vida!

I commend this dude for opening up a Caribbean/Costa Rican themed food cart in the Eugene area…read more But man, I really felt like his flavors were lacking big time. Facets of his food were OK, but as a whole, I was pretty disappointed. I wanted more assertive flavors!! The cabbage salad item was a bland, under seasoned (even if it's authentic), and a dry mess (it didn't help that the actual cabbage was tasteless to begin with. Just leave it off. The red beans and rice were solid. Fine. The chicken was boneless/skinless sadness drowned (boiled) in a generic tasting curry-ish sauce. Give me some flavor on the bone, please. Super gentrified and super pandering to a white-bread boring palate. I wanted more!

At the Saturday Farmers' Market at the Farmers Market Plaza next to the courthouse at 8th and Park…read morethis delightful tented booth can be found most weeks, or call for delivery. I buy 10 frozen beef empanadas at a time and store them in my freezer, but he sells them hot and ready to eat, too, with a big smile and great greeting. When my wife and I look at each other and wonder what to eat, we often decide to heat and eat these empanadas. 400 degrees, 20 minutes on a cookie sheet. Serve alone or with a red sauce. Fabulous! Try a fresh baked one at the Farmers Market and then buy for the freezer. Just save a few for me.

Very tasty and quick! Friendly service, home style food with really satisfying flavors. So nice to…read moregrab a quick hot meal on the go at the Farmer's Market!

New favorite food cart! It's kinda tucked away (although I imagine things will pick up once Play…read moreopens). I had the Aji Mango Brussel Sprouts with Steak. The Brussel sprouts were nicely charred and super flavorful. The steak was skewered with a sauce that was SO good. My wife had the grilled steak with fries and gravy. The steak was cooked PERFECTLY, and went so well with the fries and gravy. We'll definitely be back!

This food truck behind Swallowtail Bar is slingin some really good eats in Springfield…read more They can make the harvest bowl and the brussels sprouts vegan if you ask and I recommend trying both. The Harvest Bowl has a lot of really good flavors going on with the rice, beans, slaw, sweet potato and plantains. The Brussels Sprouts have that nice light fry with a healthy dose of aji mango sauce, some extra veggies on top and a squeeze of lime. Overall I would recommend stopping here for a bite to eat even if you're not visiting the bar!

Del Almo provides a delightful evening experience with sophisticated and cozy ambiance. Enjoyed the…read moreWednesday three course dinner special. Started with The Savage Detective and they provide bread with dip. The service was excellent. Dinner included selections: Roasted Delicata: A seasonal squash dish featuring moscatel vinegar, spiced pepitas (pumpkin seeds), shaved mahon cheese, and romesco sauce. Bacon Guacamole: A smoky twist on a classic, served with house-cured bacon, chipotles, hazelnuts, and fresh chips. Creamy Kabocha Sopa: A smooth winter squash soup garnished with mahon Beef Barbacoa Enchiladas: Braised beef in adobo with salsa verde, frijoles charros, and butternut salsa Flourless Chocolate Torte: A rich Mexican chocolate cake with orange spice, passion fruit curd, and almond praline. Key Lime Pie: Features a graham cracker crust, toasted coconut

Fantastic experience every time. Second time ordering the filet - it was just as good as the first…read moretime and tasted the exact same. The complimentary bread was fresh, while the dipping sauces that go with it add a great variety of unique flavor. Lastly, the Café on Leche for desert was smooth and delicious

I ordered baby back ribs and fries. I wanted to love this place. I really did. Especially since…read morethe two reviews that were posted were such raves. However, the fries tasted of old dirty cooking grease. The rub and sauce on the ribs were outstanding but the meat on them was dry and tough. For smoked ribs (and they were smoked) I had hoped for that fall-off-the-bone experience with tender juicy meat. But that didn't happen. They were just average. If it weren't for such a great rub and delicious sauce, I'd have given them 2 stars.

Best.BBQ.Ever!!! We had the spare rib plate and the pulled pork and mac plate. And the Mac and…read moreCheese was OUTSTANDING! It was as good as home baked and maybe even better than mine! Fresh authentic ingredients, it tastes just as good as it smells! The service was fast, friendly and professional, and the prices are very reasonable. All around awesome food experience. The ambiance of the food cart court is quiet, safe and welcoming with ample parking.

La Wawa Puerto Rican Soul Food - Lincoln City, OR…read more Driving on the way back from Newport, OR to Seaside, OR .. we were hoping to find a spot for some great vegan food. A quick Google search and we landed upon a perfect option, La Wawa Puerto Rican Soul Food. When looking up their menu we were thrilled to see, not just items that could probably be accidentally vegan ... no no, they have a full on Vegan Plate listed in their menu! In addition to including a picture of the actual food we received, I've also included a picture of the Vegan Plate as listed directly on their website. For your plate, you get some typical staples of slaw, rice, beans, maduros and tostones, each item seemed perfectly spiced and flavored and the respective textures were spot on as well. We actually ordered a separate side of tostones to hold us for the drive back (waiting until back in the room before wolfing down for the Vegan Plate). So, one word of caution ~~ blink and you'll miss them ~~ especially if driving at night as they are based out of a food truck. Whatever listing we found for them when Googling, we failed to take notice of their business model being a food truck model as opposed to a brick and mortar location. They are right on south side of Highway 101 so they're easy to find so long as you're using Google Maps or Waze and mindful that you're looking for a food truck. There's a lot of options in the North Oregon Coast, some accidentally vegan, some specifically labelled vegan, Pizza, Thai, Sushi, etc ... all great options. The Puerto Rican food was something we found to be a bit unique for the area. So if you're looking for something just a bit different than the norm, along with the comfort of knowing you're eating a vegan dish ... you need to drop on by and show them some appreciation!

Came to my favorite food truck in Lincoln City with my husband this evening (40 minutes before…read moreclosing), specifically to eat Puerto Rican soul food - the drive is so worthwhile. The owners Eddie and Amanda are phenomenal people and excellent chefs. Forgot to check in today and take pictures, but our appetizer of tostones (fried green plantains), entree's of chuleta's (pork chops) and beans and rice, dessert of maduros (fried sweet plantains) and cafe cubanos was so delicious and satisfying. They are in a new location near a wooded area off the 101 that's cute - we saw a huge family of Does and their fawns, too. Give them a try next time you're in Lincoln city. Buen provecho :) PS - there is plenty of parking and the dispensary does allow you to use the restroom, they let my husband use it. There are plenty of nearby public restrooms with beautiful ocean views, too.