Downtown Marysville celebrated the addition of yet another new business on Thursday with a ribbon cutting for Paloma’s Cantina Lounge. Having opened on April 11, Paloma’s took the place of the Cigar Box, a former bar that shut its doors in November 2023 after losing its liquor license. Paloma’s owners Laura Roa and Jose “Tutti” Vasquez saw this as their opportunity to pursue their dream of owning a business.
“We always thought it would be pretty cool to own a bar, and here we are. We’re doing it,” Roa said. The married couple were given the opportunity to transfer the Cigar Box’s liquor license and renovate the space.
Much of the building’s original charm was maintained, but Roa and Vasquez added new paint to the interior and a large Paloma’s logo. “This beautiful location formerly known as the Cigar Box has been given a slight face lift while still keeping its original charm and character. When owners Laura and Jose saw that the building had become available, they decided to take a leap of faith,” said Rhonda Logar, chamber ambassador for the Yuba-Sutter Chamber of Commerce.
Paloma’s lives up to its name by centering its drink menu on paloma cocktails: a tequila-based drink typically served with grapefruit juice. The lounge also serves beer and wine as well as non-alcoholic beverages. However, Roa and Vasquez want to make Paloma’s a community-oriented venue, insisting that “it’s not a bar.
It’s a vibe.” The couple want to establish an at.