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.

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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.

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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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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

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

Published in Drinks, Happy Hour

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

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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Tagged under: Burritos, food history, mexican food

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.”

Published in Happy Hour, Mexican Food History

Tagged under: cinco de mayo, happy hour, history, mexican food