Hubby and I had tickets to the Billy Joel concert at Fenway Park and decided to go into the city early to have a fun dinner. We wanted something unique to start off our evening, and we love Mexican food (and don't get enough of it since we moved to New England). So after a little internet research, off we went to Lolita Cocina and Tequila Bar.
Lolita is located just under street level in a brownstone building in Boston's Back Bay. The decor can best be described as Gothic fun. Lots of red and black, and it almost has the feeling of a speakeasy secret kind of place as you watch the feet of the people passing by on the street.
Dining at Lolita is full of interesting little treats. When you first sit down, they bring you what they refer to as a palate cleanser - a grapefruit granita (ice) with a splash of tequila. Oh, and it comes out smoking because it is sitting in a bed of dry ice!
Next, they bring you a basket of chips and a selection of four salsas. From the top, they are traditional red salsa, chipotle cream, salsa verde, and a spicy habanero sauce in the little jar.
Hubby had a shot of his favorite tequila, and I decided to try the Diablo margarita, made with tequila, serrano chilis, and blood orange, strawberry, and pineapple juices. Not too sweet with a nice spicy kick to it. The glass is rimmed with a mixture of red sugar crystals and black pepper.
For an appetizer, we tried the chimichangas, which were egg roll size tortillas rolled with ground beef, corn, and cheese. We both had tacos for dinner - hubby had the blackened mahi mahi and I had the shrimp. The seafood was very tasty and perfectly prepared, but I felt in both cases there was too much sauce for the amount of protein. The tacos also could have used a bit more texture, maybe something crunchy like cabbage. That being said, I wouldn't hesitate to order either one again - just me being a food perfectionist!
We passed on dessert, but with the bill, the waitress brought us green apple cotton candy with pop rocks on top! (I'm just a total kid when it comes to stuff like this, so hubby had to fight for his share.) The combination was a perfect end to a tasty meal.
Back on the subway for two stops, and we were at Fenway for the concert. All in all, a great evening!
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