peppers at farmers market

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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Michelada – The Mexican Bloody Maria

Continuing in our summer drink series, today we have quite the spicy tamale for your drinking pleasure – The Michelada or Mexican Bloody Maria lol. Michelada makes you feel alive! The spice from the serrano peppers, the tart from the lime juice, and the cool smooth refreshment from the Mexican lager all come together in
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Halved avocado

How to Keep an Avocado Fresh

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
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perfect avocado

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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3 Hot Drinks Perfect for Winter

Three Hot Drinks Perfect for Winter

This winter, escape the cold weather by enjoying one of these three hot beverages.
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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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4 Foods that Pair Well with Tequila

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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cilantro

Why Do Some People Hate Cilantro?

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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Tequila

What’s the Difference Between Gold and Silver Tequila?

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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