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.

Published in Mexican Food, Uncategorized

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!

Published in Mexican Food

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.

Published in Drinks

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.

Published in Mexican Food, Recipes

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.

Published in Drinks, Mexican Food

Tagged under: Cocktails, mexican food, Tequila

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

Published in Mexican Food

Tagged under: Cilantro, mexican food, Mexican Restaurant

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

Published in Drinks, Happy Hour

Tagged under: happy hour, mexican food, Mexican Restaurant, Tequila