Why Do Some People Hate Cilantro?

Tuesday, October 03, 2017 by Chula's

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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What’s the Difference Between Gold and Silver Tequila?

Thursday, September 07, 2017 by Chula's

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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Delicious Summertime Mexican Seafood Recipes

Thursday, August 03, 2017 by Chula's

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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Tagged under: mexican food, Mexican seafood, recipes, summer recipes

All You Need To Know About Burritos

Friday, July 07, 2017 by Chula's

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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The 4 Amazing Health Benefits of Spicy Food

Monday, June 05, 2017 by Chula's

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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Tagged under: healthy eating, mexican food, spicy food

Cinco de Mayo Special: The History of Happy Hour

Friday, May 05, 2017 by Chula's

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

Saturday, April 01, 2017 by Chula's

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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Tagged under: march madness, mexican food, party food, recipes

Avocados: Everything You Need to Know

Friday, March 03, 2017 by Chula's

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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5 Tequila Cocktails That Aren’t Margaritas

Tuesday, February 07, 2017 by Chula's

Even though Chula’s Restaurant and Cantina has one of the best happy hours in Eugene with our acclaimed Margarita Monday Pitchers, we still want the fiesta to continue even when you can’t be with us! Here are five tequila cocktails that you can make right at home. We’ve left out the margaritas because we still

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Tagged under: Cocktails, Drinks, mexican food, recipes, Tequila

Let’s Taco ‘Bout the Taco

Monday, December 12, 2016 by Chula's

At Chula’s Cantina, we not only serve some of the best Mexican food in Eugene, our street tacos take on a traditional Mexican style. You get your choice of meat, topped with cilantro, onions and cabbage, all piled onto warm, homemade corn tortillas. Simplicity never tasted so good!

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Tagged under: mexican food, recipes, tacos