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cream. At La Paloma the philosophy is to present dishes that are flavorful, not merely spicy. The award-winning fajitas are double-marinated and charbroiled, served with rice, sautéed onions and peppers, guacamole, sour cream, ensalada and warm flour tortillas— choose from chicken, pork, steak, shrimp, vegetable or a combination of any three! The Dinner Specials Tuesday's: Dinner & Margaritas for Two —includes two Especial Margaritas for only $35.00! 195 Newport Avenue, Quincy 617-773-0512 114 Main Street, Kingston 781-936-8172 www.lapalomarestaurant.com Star of Excellence 2013 Chili Poblano Rellenos, my mother's personal favorite—two roasted poblano peppers stuffed with your choice of chicken, steak, pork or shrimp and topped with a cheese sauce served with rice and cheese enchilada with chile sauce—are not to be missed. And if you're looking for a lighter lunch or dinner fare then La Paloma's menu includes a plethora of delicious salads and sandwiches such as The Santa Fe Salad and the Veggie Wrap. La Paloma also offers a children's menu (they also give you the option to serve fruit as a side versus French Fries, which I found to be a great option for the kids). For a complete look at the menu go to www.lapalomarestaurant.com, or better yet, stop by in person and try it out if you haven't already. Kingston Hours Sunday: Brunch 10am-2pm Lunch: 12pm-4pm Dinner: 4pm-8pm Monday: Closed Tuesday – Saturday: 11:30am - 10:00pm Quincy Hours Sunday: 12:00pm - 9:00pm Monday: Closed Tuesday - Saturday: 11:30am - 10:00pm The restaurant carries a full liquor license and makes the best Margaritas north of the Rio Grande. The bar stocks over twenty-five types of tequila and the modern-day twists on the classic margarita such as the Pomegranate Blueberry Rita, the Prickly Pear Rita, the Mango Rita and the Fuzzy Navel Rita ensure there's always something new to try. The cocktail specials include intriguing concoctions such as White Peach Sangria, Pineapple Infusion, and the La Paloma Colada; a black raspberry liquor, strawberries and the homemade pina colada mix. There are four beers on tap and another twenty-one bottled varieties of beer and the wine list is extensive and reasonably priced. This is a lively place—smiles and laughter fill this restaurant and bar and the décor is completely authentic and beautifully handcrafted. From hand-painted art to tasteful sombreros on the wall to the valances that are handmade from serapes, the atmosphere at La Paloma is composed of a perfect balance of colorful and tasteful décor. But if you are hosting a luncheon, dinner or any kind of event at your home, La Paloma has the catering and take-out services to suite your every need for a special occasion. Simply give them a call and then just pick up everything you need—including serving platters, plates and utensils for your guests or family. Stop by the Quincy location of La Paloma at 195 Newport Avenue and see for yourself what a great experience you'll have. As Steve likes to say, "Try us once and you'll be back for life." I suppose my mother and I are the living proof—these days she lives in Tucson, Arizona so there's no shortage of Mexican food in her neighborhood…but every time she comes to visit, our first stop is La Paloma! TheSouthShoreMagazine.com 101