Halved avocado

How to Keep an Avocado Fresh

It’s the unanswerable millennial conundrum: how do you keep an avocado from going brown? There are more ways than you think. Here at Chula’s Restaurant and Cantina of Eugene, we always serve the freshest avocados. To do that, we’ve come at this issue head-on! You cut an avocado in half, use one half, and want
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How To Make Homemade Horchata

With fall’s arrival, it means it’s time to break out those warm, seasonal spices! And what better way than by making homemade horchata? This beloved drink dates back to 2,400 BC! It was originally enjoyed for its health benefits, being drank for fevers or given to fussy babies. Nowadays, it’s enjoyed by many for it’s
chili peppers

What’s So Hot About the Chili Pepper?

There are hundreds of different varieties of chili peppers. Some are sweet while others can cause agonizing pain.
Nacho leftovers

4 Ways to Revamp Your Leftovers

  Ever forget your leftover at the restaurant or allow them to sit in the fridge unattended to for way too long? Or get stuck in a rut of reheating? Yeah, us too. That’s Chula’s came up with four easy ways to completely revamp your Mexican food leftovers!
margaritas

The Anatomy of the Margarita

Like all classic drinks, the origins of the margarita are a bit hazy. It is claimed that a Mexican restaurateur south of Tijuana was the first to mix up the basic three ingredient staple of tequila, lime, and orange liqueur in 1938.
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What are the Differences Between Mezcal and Tequila?

At Chula’s Restaurant and Cantina, we pride ourselves on having a lot of tasty tequila drinks to offer. We’ve noticed recently Mezcal has been gaining ground in American bars, but many people are not sure what the differences are between tequila and mezcal.
perfect avocado

How to Spot the Perfect Avocados for Making Guacamole

Here at Chula’s Restaurant and Cantina, our menu features some great items including our awesome guacamole. We wanted to share some important tips to help you find the perfect avocados, so your homemade guacamole is as delicious as possible.
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3 Hot Drinks Perfect for Winter

Three Hot Drinks Perfect for Winter

This winter, escape the cold weather by enjoying one of these three hot beverages.
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churros

3 Easy Recipes of Your Favorite Mexican Desserts

Churros and flan and fried ice cream, oh my! Make your favorite Mexican desserts at home with these easy recipes. If you’re not in the homemaking mood, come by Chula’s for some excellent Mexican food in Eugene, including our decadent Mexican desserts including sopapillas, fried ice cream, and flan.
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4 Foods that Pair Well with Tequila

Determining which delicacy to pair with your favorite tequila can be a daunting task. It becomes even more difficult if everything on the menu sounds appealing. Luckily, we have done the majority of the work for you. These delicious options are just a few that we highly recommend enjoying with your tequila.
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