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25 | Thursday, March 10, 2016 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com ADVERTORIAL Authentic Mexican food Only at Oakville's Serving up Halton's only authentic Mexican cuisine, Maria Bonita in downtown Oakville is the perfect place to enjoy a familyfriendly, delicious Mexican meal. Hidden in plain site mid-way along Lakeshore Road's north side, Maria Bonita has been making fresh, authentic Mexican meals since opening for business in May of 2013. Owner and chef Antonio Marin is the welcoming face you will se upon each and every visit to this lively restaurant where everything is made fresh, from scratch - including the queso fresco cheese, which tops a number of Maria Bonita's dishes. Maria Bonita's menu, which changes every few seasons, comprises a collection of Marin's family recipes, as well as some sourced from regional Mexican cookbooks to ensure compete Mexican authenticity on every plate. Customer favorites include flautas, enchiladas and an assortment of tacos, of which the fish are Marin's favorite, Maria Bonita now also serves a variety of burritos - the perfect takeaway lunch or dinner for local workers. then at 5:30 for dinner Marin encourages customers to not only come into Maria Bonita for meal, but to shop downtown in general. Over the last three years he's watched a number or stores and restaurants close and worries about the future of the core. "I love this town and I believe in it and the people - I opened the restaurant thinking about the people," he says, "If we lose our downtown that will be a big loss." Stop by Maria Bonita on Tuesdays when kids eat free and Wednesdays when margaritas are 50 per cent off. And don't forget to look for regular ads here in the Oakville Beaver where Maria Bonita offers additional specials on a regular basis. Visit Maria Bonita at 151 Lakeshore Rd. East, call 905-849-1777 or visit www. mariabonitaoakville.com for more information or to book reservation. 2016 Pre-Tryout Camps Begin March 29th Spring Programs Begin April 11th 3 on 3 Youth League Begins April 25th Marin moved to Oakville with his family from Mexico 15 years ago and was encouraged by friends to open the restaurant. His loyal customers are glad he did, as they can't find food like his anywhere else in the region. Open daily at noon for lunch