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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cilantro

Why Do Some People Hate Cilantro?

Cilantro has been a part of Mexican cuisine for hundreds of years. While many people find the fresh, aromatic flavor pleasant, others simply despise it. Of those who dislike cilantro, many claim it is due to it having a soapy or metallic aftertaste or even a smell associated with insects. It seems that people have
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Tequila

What’s the Difference Between Gold and Silver Tequila?

When it comes to tequila, you probably have a basic understanding of the popular spirit and know that there are two different kinds: gold and silver. What you might not realize is that there are actually several different tequila sub categories within gold and silver tequila. At Chula’s Restaurant and Cantina, we use tequila in
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Mexican seafood

Delicious Summertime Mexican Seafood Recipes

Summertime is the perfect time to experiment with colorful and flavorful foods. Mexican food and seafood have had a romantic relationship with each other for hundreds of years, mostly because the two pair so perfectly! At Chula’s Mexican restaurant, you can see proof of this with our seafood menu items such as our shrimp entrees
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burritos

All You Need To Know About Burritos

You may be familiar with Chula’s California burrito or our wet burrito, as they are some of our most popular menu items. Burritos are versatile, delicious and portable meals good for breakfast, lunch or dinner. At first glance, one might not think too much about the origin of this delightful food, but trust us when
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health benefits of spicy food

The 4 Amazing Health Benefits of Spicy Food

At Chula’s Cantina, we love cooking and eating all kinds of spicy Mexican food. We have often wondered why it is that we enjoy spicy food as much as we do. For some, the rush of heat is exciting while bold flavors attract others. No matter if you love or hate it, eating spicy food
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Happy Hour

Cinco de Mayo Special: The History of Happy Hour

At Chula’s Restaurant and Cantina, we have one of the best happy hours in Eugene. We have drink, food and lunch specials every Monday through Friday! In the spirit of Cinco de Mayo, we thought you would be curious to learn the origin of the term “happy hour.”
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Mexican-Style Party Food: March Madness 2017 Tournament

March Madness has been exciting as ever and the NCAA National Semifinals are tonight and the National Championship is this Monday! Chula’s Cantina is here to provide you with some tasty fiesta food ideas for those hosting their own watch parties or those going to a friend’s. Here are some Mexican food inspired recipes that
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avocado

Avocados: Everything You Need to Know

We know you love avocados and Chula’s Cantina loves them too! Avocados have been a part of Mexican food and culture for thousands of years. There are endless reasons why people love avocados. Whether it’s because they are delicious, nutritious or one of the most attractive-looking fruits, there is no denying the avocado is a
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