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    Nelson's In The Whit

    4.4 (165 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    Tina Q.

    Went here for Mother's Day so of course it was busy I was a little bummed I made reservations for 5 people and they put us at a little table when asked if could put us at a bigger table unfortunately they couldn't they apologize but as we were sitting they sat three people at a outside big table.The decor was fun and waitress was really nice . The drinks were good out of everything I have to say some of the best beans I've ever had . Delicious. I had chicken enchilada the chicken was diced thighs I'm more of a shredded chicken girl . Flavors were good. Husband got the Brirria tacos he said they were good but would try something else next time. Family member got the whit burrito he loved it . Beautiful plate Glad we tried it .

    Matt S.

    I've been going to Nelson's in The Whit for a while now and have been meaning to write a review for them for some time. These guys are great. First of all, you will not leave hungry. Their portions are gigantic! They are affordably priced, and their food is always tasty. I've never been and have had poor service; everyone who works there - whether I sit at the bar or in the restaurant - is always so friendly and attentive. I think this is a great place to go especially with groups because you're able to split a lot of different things on their menu. Lastly, their drinks are fantastic! I love their house margarita as it never disappoints. If you haven't given this place a try yet I definitely recommend it!

    Chips and salsa
    Tim P.

    Stopped by for a drink while exploring Eugene. We sat out on the covered porch. Our party ordered a beer and three margaritas. The owner Nelson was our server. Very nice and friendly guy. He brought out a couple of baskets of chips and really chunky salsa. It was some of the best restaurant salsa I have ever had. Glad we stopped by.

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    Nathan B.

    Trivia: What is the different between a taquitos and a flauta? What I don't recommend is eating the habanero slice in their delicious special drink, the Mango Margarita. Whewwwww! I like things spicy, but that beverage was Hottt! Everything else, highly recommend. The chips and salsa were on the milder side, but you could ask for their hot salsa (picture included), which was chunkier and SPICY. Still tasty even as the heat increased. The type of salsa you tell yourself to stop eating cause your mouth is on fire but you can't. It's just too good. As for food, we went for the sampler platter and it had something for everyone including sour cream for the inferno boil of my mouth and for dipping taquitos. Indoor and outdoor seating. Excellent service.

    e-ordering, which, it turns out, had a little hiccup
    Joy P.

    i was in town and staying in the neighborhood so figured i'd give their take out a whirl. i ordered through the yelp app, added a tip, paid through apple pay and got an email saying when my food would be ready. when i walked in to pick up my order, the person working in the bar area asked to see the order because it apparently hadn't been relayed to the kitchen. she copied down the order i'd paid for and said it would be 10min. when i returned it was bagged up and ready. despite the ordering kerfuffle, i asked for future reference what the best way to order take out is. note to self: call in orders! (gotcha!) my maiden voyage choice was the chile relleno burrito. i'm a vegetarian so u didn't add any protein or additional ingredients and it was tasty as is! i'll acknowledge i was hungry but it was plenty filling as well. i'd definitely come back or order take out again, especially either way the intent to explore other menu items.

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    Adam L.

    Very friendly, food smells amazing, looks amazing and didn't disappoint! A+++++ I was walking by and wanted to stop in just for one drink, but stayed for a taco and a second drink. Also offering Order to go!

    Wet burrito
    Ashley M.

    I thought Nelson's was just OK. Here's the breakdown. The drinks were great and truly saved the experience! Moscow mule and mojito were perfectly mixed! We also loved the chips and salsa - GREAT restaurant chips. What really feel flat was the actual entree: a wet burrito. The inside had barely any meat and frequently I had bites with hard rice! I couldn't identify any driving flavor, even with the enchilada sauce on top. The prices aren't outlandish (although the wet component of the burrito added an additional $4!) but I still expected more than a flavorless burrito with hard rice as the major filling. Might be worth going back to try something else.

    Hard to see under the red light but I ordered chicken enchiladas and a margarita.

    Stumbled upon this cute little gem in Eugene. I can honestly say, these are probably some of the best enchiladas I've had in Oregon. The sauce tastes homemade and there's the right amount of it on the enchiladas. Chips were fresh and their salsa was good. I love a good margarita and mine was a little too bitter, but after adding more simple syrup is was perfect (for me tastes buds--I'm sure folks enjoy theirs that way, but I like a sweeter margarita). Service was EXCELLENT! Staff are attentive, happy and honestly had such positive energy.

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    Connor S.

    Ahhh such a fantastic meal and top notch service! Upon arrival a staff member opened the front door for us. We had the option of inside seating or outside on the large covered patio. We opted for the outdoor patio. Jordan, our server, was awesome! Super attentive, clever banter, great drink & dessert suggestions! Speaking of dessert, Traci crafted up a delicious Churro Bowl pictured below! Word on the street is that her flan might be even tastier! I'm fairly certain Jordan said that she guest bakes on Friday and Saturday nights! Tonight (a Saturday night) they also were selling tickets for bachata dance lessons in the courtyard behind the patio! Tickets come with a complimentary margarita (maybe a little liquid courage to get folks out there groovin) Nelson's, & people who made it this far into the review.. I apologize that these photos aren't my best work and certainly don't do the real presentation and vibrant colors justice! I couldn't quite get the lighting right. Can't wait to come back! Such a delicious and fun experience!

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    Very good food and extremely kind servers. The crew at Nelson's will go out of their way to make sure your experience is top notch!

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    Excellent food, drink and fun! I love the new location! I highly recommend Nelson's in The Whit!

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    Excellent staff and food. Unique Mexican food. Great flavor and freshness. Highly recommended.

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    Service was outstanding! Alex was great - attentive, knowledgeable about food options and just a lot of fun. Food was good too lol

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    Best food and margarine I have ever had. Amazing staff! Friendly, attentive, overall amazing!

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    I just love the atmosphere! The staff is amazing and the bar drinks are off the chain!!

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    Oh no! Definitely try us again when we are open!

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