Upon entering Nelson's, we were greeted by the man himself and was such a joy to talk to. I knew…read morethis place was going to be awesome. Nelson is so stinking friendly. The music is spot on. But B, how's the food? Fantastic! I had the street taco plate with carnitas and devoured it before I could snap a picture. The chili relleno with molé sauce is out of this world.

We were excited to try the breakfast burritos but were very disappointed. The potatoes tasted…read morefreezer-burned and mushy, the cheese was cold, and it was not very tasty. The prices also had increased since previous pictures suggest. Sadly would not recommend.

cute place with lots of space and a nice vibe. indoor and outdoor seating,...booths, tables and…read morebar. colorful and lively any way you slice it. amazing salsa choices, from mild to scorching, depending on your palate. lots of different taco options, for people of all dietary persuasions. i chose a shrimp and a fried tofu for my maiden voyage and was not disappointed with either. the shrimp taco was pretty cold while the tofu wasn't so timing could've been better. friendly staff and cantina plus non alcoholic drink options round out the experience. small parking lot but some nearby on street parking options but that whole neighborhood has walkability so it shouldn't be a problem to access. in short, this place will likely please everyone. you could run in and grab something or stay for a while. i'd assume most people will enjoy it enough to come back for round two. or three. or four.

The most Caucasian tacos I've ever experienced. To compare this to authentic Mexican food wouldn't…read moreeven be in the same ballpark. My wife and I ordered 4-5 tacos in order to get a good breadth of their specialty options (as well as their chips and salsa). Everything needed significant salt due to blandness and muted flavor. It didn't matter what it was. The service was subpar. I witnessed the cashier cajoling casually with the college girls in front of me and when I got my turn, the server went deadpan with minimal tolerance/silence as I gave her my order. The first thing she said to me was my total and nothing else after. When I later interacted with the other front counter employee, she also blankly stared at me when I asked about silverware and then I answered my own question when I saw them at a nearby station. Go to any random chain and that behavior is not tolerated at all. The table we sat down at had food debris from the previous diner and it was clear routine table cleaning was not happening (despite it not even being a rush period). That being said, the atmosphere-style is chill and very standard for Eugene in its eclectic approach. If the food and service were enhanced, it would allow the ambiance to speak better for the overall experience. As a local, after hearing this place be ranted and raved about for over a decade, I'd have to say I'm severely underwhelmed. I'd easily opt to go to something authentic like El Taco Express in Springfield or even a large chain like Chipotle or Baja Fresh before I'd dip my 'buds back into this option. It's clear the Eugene local clientele is keeping this place propped, because no tourist would ever come back around a second time. (P.S. my wife says two stars is too generous.)

Cute place! Walking…read moredistance from the University of Oregon, they have a walk up window to order and outdoor seating picnic bench style. During a beautiful sunny day, I stopped by with my family. We got some food and drinks! All the food was super fresh, colorful and picture perfect and even better, it tasted delicious too! I had the spring salad, which was a special going on. It was good, but I'd say it had a little too much black beans but regardless I loved it. I also loved the carrot habanero sauce it was unique and so good! My drink was really good too. I had a house margarita and I noticed on their menu they serve pichers which I'd definitely love to try with a few other people in the future!

First? The staff were amazing. Second? The food was fresh, vibrant and oh so tasty! I cannot stop…read morethinking about it. We had a couple blood orange margaritas that were delicious as well. We set by the lil fireplace!

The food was scrumptious, the habanero sauce was very tasty and not overpowering. My wife had the…read morepork nachos i had pork belly tacos but that bulogi taco was on point. Service was great and the young lady answered all of our questions delightfully. Everything is expensive nowadays but this place was worth every centavo. Give it a try u wont b disappointed

The ambience is a bit boring. It is decorated, but it could use some spicing up…read more The service was pretty prompt. My son and I went for an early Saturday dinner so the place wasn't crowded. Nonetheless they got the food out pretty quickly, maybe 10 minutes for the first dish. If you like Kimchee, get the 3 kimchee sampler. It's easily enough for 3 to share, likely 4 or 5. We were only two and thus couldn't finish it. All 3 varieties were pretty good. They were flavorful and not overly spicy. I tried pork belly and grilled shrimp tacos. 2 tacos is about right for a meal as far as I can tell. A small person might get away with only one but it wasn't enough for me. I loved the pork belly taco. My son had a burrito bowl which he thought was decent. It's an interesting fusion of 2 cultures, which I liked and would return to try again. My son was not as impressed, and probably won't be back. I would recommend it.

Fast, friendly, delicious! I called to-go, as my friends were pivoting from beergarden, but I…read morestill wanted Green Go! Pictured is the Pulled Pork Quesadilla & side of coleslaw, which is their participatory dish for the FFLC Grilled Cheese Experience fundraiser! It was delicious a Tex-Mex dish with a plentiful portion of pork in each triangle slice! BBQ sauce was quality!Staff are super nice! They asked when I'd be arriving for pick up and bam! it was hot & fresh off the griddle upon arrival!

The quality of the food is out of this world!! Friendly…read moreservice, splendid food. Thank you!!

I'm a connoisseur of authentic Mexican food, and this place is it. I got more than my money's…read moreworth. Good people too.

Food was so good had to go back immediately and get more. Not typical soft tortillas, but larger…read morewith a little crisp. Super nice guy too!

I appreciate that this place fries their own tortillas and tostadas. That to me really…read moredistinguishes a Mexican places from others. They are very crispy and good when recently fried. The red and green salsas are also quite good, spicy but not too much so. The red one is tangier. The service is friendly and helpful. The lady was thoughtful enough to put together that if I didn't want sour cream, I also might not want cheese, and asked me. You can ask for a cup of water. This truck has lots of outdoor picnic tables. There is a porta potty and a couple of other vendors nearby.

Lalitos is a great little lowkey spot…read more I ordered a tamale plate which consisted of 1 tamale (chicken or pork) and a side of rice and beans ($10). Simple enough. The tamale was fantastic, full of seasoned & marinated chicken. I think it was mole. The rice had a nice smoky flavor and went well with the seasoned beans. Overall it was very satisfying and well worth the price. It looks like they have branched out and now have a dessert/snacks cart. There was a wide array of Mexican fruit snacks and other drinks available. I didn't get anything on this visit, but definitely next time.

Since I discovered Raymundos next to Eugene OG I've loved every single item. And since they've…read morechanged locations I've been sad since I couldn't locate it. Most amazing actually authentic Mexican food ever unlike Super Taco and their so called carne asada b.k.a. brisket/roast beef.

I love this place! Apparently they are "closed" but I'm standing here waiting for my breakfast…read moreburrito.. they are in the parking lot of Brim Tractor Company on 99 and Airport Road.. They have the best taco truck in Euegen!

This is the best place in Eugene hands down. A real hidden gem. Everything is so delicious and…read morethey're so sweet and generous.. they serve big portions( Ican never finish my food). If you're not familiar with their style of food, they have picture boards up, but honestly everything I've ever gotten. There is great considerate an invite to be adventurous. If you don't know, traditional Mexican food. Good prices. Great people. Best food. Gracias amigos, por la excelente comida. Los aprecio muchísimo a todos. Hasta mañana para mi Tamarindo.

This is hands down the best spot for Mexican food. I had the memales with adobado and my husband…read morehad a chorizo burrito. The beans were perfect and had a great combination of flavors with the adobado and onions. We don't have pictures because we ate it so fast. Haven't had food that good since I lived in SoCal. We will definitely be back!

I've been to Nelson's many times and every time, it's been fantastic. Went last night with two…read morefriends, who tend to be pickier when going out to restaurants and both enjoyed. Food ordered: sopes, chills relleno plate and al carbon tacos. Drinks: hinky pinky and the special margarita blackberry and hibiscus. Food came out hot, tasted delicious and was filling. Even had leftovers. The real star was the blackberry hibiscus margarita special. Not only did it taste amazing, fresh and the right amount of tart and sweet, the bartender came over to thank us for ordering and explain the recipe was based on her childhood memories with her grandmother. Nelson's is the place I will recommend anytime I visit Eugene and someone I'm with wants Latin American / Mexican food. No pictures because I was too busy enjoying the food, drinks, ambience and time with friends.

Came on a weekday night. They don't have a parking lot, only street parking, which was hard to come…read moreby. The restaurant was packed. Our waitress was wonderful and kept checking in on us. She gave us chips and salsa as well as our water the moment we sat down. We ordered from their Happy Hour menu. We got the Best of Nelson's Sampler for $15.99, Nelson Burrito for $9.99, and Carne Asada Fries for $10.99. Food came all at once. Felt the Best of Nelson's Sampler was not worth the $15.99. The sampler came with one soft taco, one hard taco, two taquitos, and one enchilada. The beef was dry and hard. The burrito was really dry and we had to ask for sauces. Our waitress gave us a red and green sauce. The red sauce was really spicy. The green sauce was mildly spicy and went well with the burrito. The Carne Asada Fries was good, but the ink from the liner transferred to the cheese. Overall, it's a good place to hang out. Food wasn't great, but service was fantastic. If we had to come back, we would probably get a wet burrito to try.