Nelson’s Taqueria food truck — and its neighboring restaurant Nelson’s in the Whit — are staples of the Whiteaker neighborhood. The food truck has been serving burritos, quesabirria tacos and other classic Mexican dishes for 10 years. Nelson’s in the Whit quickly became a lively spot for specialty margaritas and Mexican fare after opening in 2021. Both have won multiple Eugene Weekly Best Of Eugene awards.

Now, Nelson’s owners, married couple Nelson Lopez and TJ Mooney, are embarking on the next chapter of their business by opening Nelson’s on Campus near The Duck Store on 13th Avenue on Sept. 27. At the same time, they’re closing Nelson’s Taqueria food truck to focus on their new venture.

“We want to introduce a new generation of people to Nelson’s, and how good it is,” Mooney says.

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