BALTAZAR’S
Mexican Seafood. $$
Mazatlán native Baltazar Chavez, owner of El
Pescador in Sunriver, has added a coastal Mexican touch
to Bend’s westside. The menu features a seafood
molcajete: lobster, prawns and a choice of carne asada
or New York steak, with grilled cactus, scallions,
cheese, black beans and costeño rice in a
butter-based sauce. Seasonal margaritas are a mainstay
of the bar.
1465 SW Knoll Ave., Bend
541/382-6622
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LA ROSA
Mexican. $
Located off Newport Avenue near Central Oregon
Community College, La Rosa serves some of Bend’s
most authentic Jaliscan regional cuisine, culled from
old family recipes. High marks go to the tamales and
the seafood enchiladas. Service is friendly, atmosphere
colorful, margaritas more than ample.
1444 NW College Way, Bend
541/318-7210
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EL CAPORAL | EL JIMADOR
Mexican. $
El Caporal has a Latin-food empire: three restaurants
as well as El Jimador. The menu is standard, with the
usual tacos, burritos and enchiladas; the chicken mole
recipe is especially good, and the selection of
tequilas may be Bend’s best. Don’t miss the
tortilla soup or the people-watching at El Jimador.
East: 2570 NE Twin Knolls Dr., Bend.
541/318-1492
Downtown: 744 NW Bond St., Bend.
541/322-8916
Tumalo: 64637 Cook Ave., Tumalo.
541/322-8821
El Jimador: 801 NW Wall St., Bend.
541/318-1333
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PARRILLA GRILL
International. $
A west-side neighborhood hangout at the Galveston
Avenue roundabout, this little café has plenty
of Mexican-style dishes as well as pasta, jambalaya and
such “global wraps” as the Bombay
Bomburrito, with a ginger-banana chutney. The Parrilla
is active in Commute Options activities and provides a
showcase for local musicians.
635 NW 14th St., Bend
541/617-9600
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LONGBOARD LOUIE’S
Mexican-American. ¢-$
Baja-style fish (halibut and salmon) tacos and classic
breakfast burritos (try the chorizo) are what keep
students and gearheads coming back to this casual joint
with the flavors of Hawaii and Mexico. The wraparound
patio fills up quickly in summer.
Westside: 1254 NW Galveston Ave., Bend
541/383-2449
Eastside: 62080 Dean Swift Rd., Bend 541/383-5889
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PEPE’S
Mexican. $
The white house on the east side of Highway 97 in
downtown Madras is home to Pepe’s Mexican Bakery
& Restaurant, one of the most authentic
south-of-the-border eateries in Central Oregon. If you
don’t have time to sit for a meal, grab a burrito
to go.
225 SE Fifth St., Madras
541/475-3286
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