Paloma Blanca Mexican Cuisine

Beautiful ambiance. Great service. Delicious food. Not much more you can ask for when traveling and hoping for a tasty bite. Came just before 4p on a Sunday and it was perfect! The chips were thicker than I usually care for but the crisp!! And they were perfect for the table side guacamole and queso. We shared beef fajitas & the traditional enchiladas (1 beef & 1 cheese) and also a quesadilla. It was a table full of delicious food! The appetizer quesadilla is just right for a small bite or even a picky eater and came with a side of guacamole. The table side guacamole in molcajete was so fresh & the lime and orange slices squeezed in made it pop! The beef fajitas were tender, full of flavor and served flamin' hot. Their salsas were extra fresh and the roasted salsa was bomb!! Thanks Derek for serving us the best meal yet since visiting San Antonio. So glad we stopped in!

04 Feb 2025Stopped for lunch about noon. I was worried we wouldn't get in but no, we got a table just fine. Good thing though we arrived when we did, because then folks started pouring in. A couple of large parties in the back. Ruth was our server. Very congenial, efficient and just plain nice. I ordered the lunch enchiladas verdes and the husband ordered the carne Mexicana lunch special. Mine was great. The carne plate was supposed to have pico de gallo mixed in; Ruth had said it wasn't overly spicy, though. The husband detected no heat at all, but didn't want to make a big deal. He liked it anyway. The star is the made fresh daily chips. They are served with two salsas, one cooked and one not. Both tasty. The chips are fresh and crunchy, unlike the plain old Dorito-style heated up ones served by other restaurants. Go there.

I have been looking for Mexican restaurants here in San Antonio that I will love. My friend suggested Paloma Blanca multiple times and we finally went. I told her I am definitely adding them to my list of favorites!We went on a whim on a Friday evening for margaritas and nachos. We arrived right at dinner time so I fully expected a long wait. The restaurant is a good size with plenty of tables but we were still shocked when we were told the wait time was only 30 minutes. The hostess directed us to have a seat in their lobby/bar area. We ordered margaritas while we waited and I'm so glad we did! I am pretty picky when it comes to margaritas and will fully judge a restaurant by their Margarita. I had a frozen house margarita and it was DELICIOUS! I immediately knew I'd like this restaurant. Within about 20 minutes we were taken to our table where a server took our drink order right away then brought us chips and salsa. One of the salsas was very nostalgic for me because it looks and tastes like the salsa my dad used to make. I even got a little teary eyed eating it and thinking about my dad. We ordered the queso fundido as recommended by my friend. We chose to add shrimp. I was pleasantly surprised that it came with homemade flour and CORN tortillas. Freshly made corn tortillas are pretty irresistible to me. I would absolutely order this again! I had already seen a photo of the nachos on Yelp so I knew they were individually made. This is the only way I like to eat restaurant nachos so I was sold on that right away! My son ordered shrimp tacos and he said it was too much for him. He enjoyed them and took his extra taco home to eat later that night They have mole enchiladas on the menu. I will always order this if it's an option. The mole flavor was excellent. Not as sweet as I typically like but perfect nonetheless. The chicken was cooked to perfection!I'm already planning my next visit so I can try more menu items.

Food is well prepared and nicely presented. Seating in wonderful inside or outside. Friendly service in a festive atmosphere. Private party rooms for special occasions. Bar preparation of drinks is fantastic. Lots of free parking and family friendly.

We got there right before happy hour ended and were able to get some drinks and some nachos. The margaritas were great but those nacHOS WERE SOMETHING ELSEEEEE. I like how they were each individually made and not just a pile of chips with cheese on them. Each chip has refried beans, white cheese, and a chipotle sauce. Ugh. *chefs kiss* *chefs kiss* *CHEFS KISS* I can't hype them up enough they were so good.The flautas de pollo were so great. They came topped with guacamole, sour cream, lettuce, tomatoes, and queso fresco. The chicken had a great flavor, the tortilla was nice and crisp, and the toppings just added to its greatness. The rice actually had a lot of flavor as well as the beans. This plate is just perfect.

I'm a fan of the ceviche. I highly recommend. Details below..?I have patronized many times and always get the ceviche, which is abundantly lime - flavored and excellent with the homemade tostada chips. Don't pass on a Paloma cocktail, which is the perfect companion to this appetizer.It's a popular restaurant, so its parking alongside can be tight and there could be a bit of a wait. But it's worth it. The weight staff are authentic service oriented people who want to take care of.

Their service is always top tier. Happy hour is amazing with 5 dollar margaritas (strong) and chips and dip or nachos.Their lunch special is a hit. We enjoy the chicken poblano almost every time. They will set reservations and in advance and even allow you to rent out the party rooms. Paloma Blanca is definitely a hidden gem.

Beautiful space with large wooden doors and rustic decor. Outside space is expansive and well covered. Typical Mexican cuisine that showcases simple dishes done exquisitely well. Top notch service and a premium bar make this an excellent place for a luncheon or family function.

A fumble this time. I saw the Culinaria special menu this week and decided to get Enchiladas Suizas today. They aren't on their regular menu. The guacamole salad and poblano cream soup were good. Both of us had the Suizas, and we thought maybe a joke had been played on us. What we were given was salsa verde chicken enchiladas, no suiza cream to be found, just a tomatillo type sauce, not creamy whatsoever, topped with very little white cheese. Having been a tourist guide in the Colonial area of Mexico, we've had many creamy and comforting plates of "Sanborn's enchiladas" over the years. That's what we were hoping for anyway.

I visited Paloma Blanca for lunch this past Friday. I don't leave reviews very often, but I felt the need to write this one because my experience from start to finish was amazing.I visited during the lunch hour, but I was seated very quickly by the host. The server, Nidia, and the man serving the tortilla chips were at the table within seconds of being seated. I ordered the beef enchilada plate with borracho beans; both were delicious. The service was spot on as well.If you're looking for a nice overall experience and love good Mexican food, give them a try. You won't be dissatisfied.