How to Keep an Avocado Fresh

Thursday, February 03, 2022 by Chula's

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

Published in Mexican Food

Tagged under: avocado, mexican food, Mexican Restaurant

How To Make Homemade Horchata

Wednesday, October 20, 2021 by Chula's

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

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What’s So Hot About the Chili Pepper?

Sunday, June 03, 2018 by Chula's

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

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4 Ways to Revamp Your Leftovers

Wednesday, May 02, 2018 by Chula's

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!

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The Anatomy of the Margarita

Wednesday, April 04, 2018 by Chula's

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.

Published in Drinks, Happy Hour, Recipes

What are the Differences Between Mezcal and Tequila?

Friday, March 02, 2018 by Chula's

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.

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How to Spot the Perfect Avocados for Making Guacamole

Saturday, February 03, 2018 by Chula's

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.

Published in Mexican Food, Recipes

Tagged under: avocado, healthy eating, mexican food, party food, recipes

Three Hot Drinks Perfect for Winter

Friday, January 05, 2018 by Chula's

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

Published in Drinks

Tagged under: Drinks, hot drink, Mexican desserts, mexican food

3 Easy Recipes of Your Favorite Mexican Desserts

Monday, December 04, 2017 by Chula's

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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Tagged under: Mexican desserts, mexican food, recipes

4 Foods that Pair Well with Tequila

Monday, November 06, 2017 by Chula's

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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Tagged under: Cocktails, mexican food, Tequila