CHAPALA RESTAURANTE - EUGENE, OREGON

CHAPALA RESTAURANTE

OAKWAY CENTER

136 OAKWAY CENTER

EUGENE, OR. 97401

541-434-6113

HOURS:  Monday thru Thursday/Sunday 11AM - 10PM 

                 Friday and Saturday 11AM - 10:30PM

https://chapalamex.com

www.yelp.com/biz/chapalas-mexican-restaurant-eugene

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Thought the Machaca Con Huevos was good at Chapala.  The Shredded Beef Taco was horrible.

Stopped in during our visit to Eugene around 11:00 AM.  Thought I would go with a semi breakfast meal and ordered the Machaca Plate ($12.25).  Made up some little Burritos using the Flour Tortillas and they were not bad.  Service was good. 

CHAPALA RESTAURANTE

CHAPALA MEXICAN RESTAURANT IN EUGENE, OREGON

INDOOR AND OUTDOOR SEATING THAT IS BRIGHT AND CLEAN

CHAPALA MENU

CHIPS AND SALSA TO START 

MACHACA CON HUEVOS

NICE PORTION OF BEEF SERVED WITH RICE AND BEANS

SHREDDED BEEF TACO

WAIKIKI PAU HANA

WAIKIKI PAU HANA

RUM FIRE WAIKIKI

Hooked up with a few buddies for some after work cocktails at Rum Fire at the Sheraton Waikiki.  Enjoyed some bubbles to start and ordered a Cheese Plate.  Probably the worst Cheese Plate ever.  One big slab of Blue Cheese and a smaller slab of a soft cheese.  I don't know anyone who can eat an entire slab of Blue Cheese.  I can only stomach a few bites of that stuff.  Waiter was excellent though.

WAIKIKI PAU HANA AT RUM FIRE WAIKIKI

CHINESE CHICKEN AND SHRIMP SALAD

CHINESE CHICKEN AND SHRIMP SALAD

DINNER AT HOME

Always coming up with new recipes for Sam's Club or Costco Rotisserie Chickens.  We always seem to have one in the refrigerator for those nights where we do not want to spend a lot of time cooking.

Sam's Club had a Asian Salad Mix with Cabbage, Carrots, Dressing and Won Ton Chips for super cheap so I picked up a bag.  Just poured it all in a bowl and mixed with Dressing.  Did not use the Won Ton Chips though.  My gals did not want them.  Salad was light and very delicious.  

CHINESE CHICKEN AND SHRIMP SALAD

CALLE SABOR CARNE ASADA TACOS

CALLE SABOR CARNE ASADA TACOS

DINNER AT HOME

Picked up the Calle Sabor Carne Asada at Sam's Club for around $14.  Nice cuts of beef and pretty good marinade but we think the Baily's Carne Asada has a bit better flavor.  This was good though and I would not hesitate to buy it again.  The key to a great Carne Asada Taco (and ours are just as good as any restaurant in Honolulu) is fresh Guacamole and Pico de Gallo.  Plus a really good Salsa or Hot Sauce and fresh Cilantro and Chopped White Onion.  The Tortillas are also important.  We use White Corn Tortillas and cook them on a flattop so they crisp up just a bit.  These tacos were delicious.  Entire family loves them!

CALLE SABOR CARNE ASADA TACOS

CALLE SABOR CARNE ASADA

MARINATED STEAK IN A BAG

GRILL IT FOR A FEW MINUTES ON BOTH SIDES AND IT IS DONE

FRESH PICO DE GALLO AND GUACAMOLE

FROLIC HONOLULU POKEFEST

 FROLIC HONOLULU POKEFEST

HONOLULU, HAWAII

I like the crew at Frolic Hawaii.  Great group of Foodies with a passion for all things food and fun.

When I learned that they were having a Pokefest I grabbed tickets online and took the family.

I purchased coupons for $50 worth of Poke.  This allowed us to get in shorter lines and pay faster.

Highly recommend buying coupons online for I think $35 and $50 increments.  We had a tough time spending all of our script and in fact ended up buying a bunch of Ice Cream and giving away some unused script to a young family.  Poke was fresh and delicious.  I liked the more natural Poke where the fish is the king.  Too many Poke shops are covering up the natural fish flavors with too much Furakake and Mayonnaise.  I am not a fan of Mayonnaise on Poke.  Take the King Crab Poke.  Delicious and sweet King Crab  and they covered it with Furakake and Mayo.  I just want to taste the crab and the Furakake was overpowering.  Funny that we all ate so much Poke that we all were craving a burger afterwards. 

 

FROLIC HAWAII POKEFEST

GRILLED OPAH

 GRILLED OPAH

DINNER AT HOME

So lucky to live in Hawaii where fresh fish is abundant.  When I saw this bright pink Opah at the market, I knew immediately what we were having for dinner that night.  Grilled the Opah with just a sprinkle of Salt, Pepper and Garlic Powder.  Made a sauce using Garlic, Shallots, White Wine, Lemon Juice, Cream and Butter.  Served over bed of sautéed Onions and Peppers.  So simple yet so delicious.  The Opah was incredible.  Meaty yet soft and moist.  Yummy!

GRILLED OPAH WITH GARLIC, SHALLOT CREAM SAUCE

FRESH HAWAIIAN OPAH

THIS IS FRESH FISH

MONTEREY CHICKEN MARSALA TAGLIATELLE

 MONTEREY CHICKEN MARSALA TAGLIATELLE

DINNER AT HOME

While this meal was very inexpensive ($10) and looked delicious on the box, it did not pass our taste test.  Entire family did not like the soupy sauce and flavor.  Would not recommend this.  

Now it is eatable.  Thought the Chicken and Pasta were good but the sauce was a bit soupy.

MONTEREY CHICKEN MARSALA TAGLIATELLE

MONTEREY CHICKEN MARSALA TAGLIATELLE

SIMPLE INSTRUCTIONS AND TAKES LESS THAN 10 MINUTES TO MAKE AND COOK

PACKAGE CONTENTS

MARSALA SAUCE, CHICKEN AND TAGLIATELLE

PLACE BOTH POUCHES OF PASTA IN CONTAINER

COVER AND MIX WITH SAUCE

TOP WITH CHICKEN

 MICROWAVE FOR 5 MINUTES AND YOU ARE DONE

BAKED EGG WRAPPED IN HAM

BAKED EGG WRAPPED IN HAM

BREAKFAST AT HOME

My lovely Bride surprised me with a Saturday breakfast consisting of a Baked Egg wrapped in Ham with Cheese.  This not only looked amazing but it tasted amazing.  The egg was cooked perfectly, cheese melted and ham lightly crisped on the ends.  Wow!!!!  Loved this.

BAKED EGG WRAPPED IN HAM

PERFECTLY COOKED EGG WITH CHEESE ON BOTTOM.  YUMMY!

GRILLED PORK CHOP

GRILLED PORK CHOP

DINNER AT HOME

We marinate Pork Chops in this sauce we bring back from the Philippines overnight and then grill on the BBQ.  This alone is super delicious and one of our families favorite meals.  What kicks this dish up is the sauce consisting of Soy Sauce, Shallots, Vinegar, Chili Flakes and Hot Thai Chilis.  May be a few other things in the sauce too.  It flat out takes the Pork Chops to another level of deliciousness.  Served with Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Corn.  So Good!

GRILLED PORK CHOP WITH GARLIC MASHED POTATOES