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Jalapeno Cornbread – The Perfect Side

Jalapeno Cornbread is sweet, savory, and oh-so moist! This 30-minute recipe is our family’s favorite side; you can also eat it on its own as an appetizer or snack. And the best part, you probably have most, if not all, the ingredients in your cupboard! Notes This Jalapeno Cornbread is a great savory side dish.
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4 Perfect Plates for Cold Weather

Winter has arrived, the leaves are dropping, and we finally get to break out our beanies and fuzzy boots. Now’s the time to start planning warm, cozy meals to fight the frost. Like most of you, our mind goes to soups and stews… but why not break with tradition and try comfort food Mexican style!
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How To Make Homemade Horchata

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
margaritas

The Anatomy of the Margarita

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.
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How to Spot the Perfect Avocados for Making Guacamole

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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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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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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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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tequila-cocktails

5 Tequila Cocktails That Aren’t Margaritas

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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chulas authentic mexican tacos

Let’s Taco ‘Bout the Taco

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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