Paloma- Van Aken

4.4

32 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mexican

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Good for business meals

Paloma opened in 2022 in The Van Aken District by Carl Quagliata and Zach Ladner’s Q&L Hospitality.
Paloma has been led by two remarkable young women who have been part of the Q & L Hospitality family for more than a decade. Alyssa Ladner serves as the General Manager, overseeing the front of house and the beverage program. She collaborates closely with Chef de Cuisine Ky’tana Bradley, who manages the kitchen.
Originally launched as a casual taco concept in 2022, Paloma has transformed over the past two years into something much more sophisticated. While tacos remain available at the bar, our dinner menu now showcases a selection of artfully crafted appetizers, main courses, and desserts, with steaks being a highlight. Our inspiration comes from the diverse flavors, ingredients, and techniques of Latin America.
The goal at Paloma is simple: give people the best food and the best service that we can in a space that can only be described as transformative.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mexican, Latin / Spanish, Steakhouse
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(216) 465-1336
Website
http://www.palomavanaken.com/
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
20041 Walker Rd, Shaker Heights, OH 44122
Area
Shaker Heights
Cross Street
Farnsleigh and Walker
Parking details
Public Lot

Vegan Breakfast TacoUS$6.00
crispy potatoes, black beans, fajita peppers, pico, guac, salsa verde V
Potato, Egg, & Cheese TacoUS$6.00
salsa rojo, pico, shaved onion, cilantro
Chorizo & Egg TacoUS$6.00
salsa verde, pico, shaved onion, cilantro
Pig Face & Egg TacoUS$6.00
monterrey jack cheese, shaved onion, pico, cilantro, spicy avocado salsa
Short Rib & Egg TacoUS$6.00
monterrey jack, chili de arbol, pico, shaved onion, cilantro

Uncategorised

Arugula and Grapefruit SaladUS$14.00
grapefruit, red onion, avocado, shaved fennel, arugula, grapefruit vinaigrette V
Paloma CaesarUS$15.00
romaine, shaved parm, garlic breadcrumbs
- jalapeno bacon lardonsUS$6.00
Fruit SaladUS$13.00
assorted fresh fruit, mint V
Churro French ToastUS$16.00
caramel, whipped cream, fresh fruit
Huevos RancherosUS$17.00
crispy tortillas, fried eggs, black beans, salsa, pico, avocado, queso fresco
Breakfast BowlUS$17.00
crispy potatos, scrambled eggs, pico, fajita peppers, avocado, shaved onion, queso, salsa VA
- trumpet mushroomUS$3.00
- chorizoUS$6.00
- short ribUS$6.00
Paloma’s ShakshukaUS$18.00
poached eggs, spicy tomato sauce, onion, avocado, queso fresco, pico, roasted corn, cilantro, jalapeno, fresh flour tortillas
Shrimp & GritsUS$17.00
sauteed Gulf shrimp, bacon, cheesy grits, spicy tomato sauce
Steak and EggsUS$27.00
Ohio raised Wagyu beef bavette, medium rare, pipian rojo, queso scrambled eggs

Sides

Crispy PotatoesUS$7.00
Stewed Black BeansUS$7.00
Cheesy GritsUS$7.00
Breakfast Sausage LinksUS$7.00
BaconUS$8.00
Scrambled Eggs + CheeseUS$7.00
House Flour TortillasUS$5.00

Cocktails

MimosaUS$12.00
orange, grapefruit, hibiscus, or passionfruit
PalomaUS$13.00
blanco tequila, grapefruit, lime soda, salt rim
Rise & ShineUS$13.00
cold brew, reposado tequila, Bailey's, Frangelico
Cafe de PalomaUS$13.00
coffee, Rumchata, amaretto
CarajilloUS$13.00
coffee infused agave spirit. Licor 43, cold brew
Bloody Maria or MaryUS$12.00
Q’s bloody Mary mix with your choice of vodka or tequila

What 32 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Cleveland / Akron / Canton
Neighbourhood gem
Cleveland
Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Paloma - Van Aken impresses with its "wonderful renovation" and "great menu choices," offering delicious steaks and guacamole. The ambiance is "very family friendly" and service is "exceptional," though some minor menu limitations exist. Patrons appreciate the "unique flavor combinations" and "large portions," making it a delightful dining destination.

32 Reviews

C
Charles
Pittsburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server (Anastasia) made our experience magnificent. The food was excellent and we will definitely pla to become regulars.
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Claudia
VIP
Cleveland
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 8 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first time dining at Paloma, and it was excellent. Everything we ordered was so delicious. Can't wait to go back.
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Holly
Cleveland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Galentines Brunch was so much fun! The menu was themed and games on the table! Great atmosphere and experience!!
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Jasmin
Cleveland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Paloma was absolutely beautiful! We will be back for dinner soon!
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Veronica
Charleston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 5 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I went with a couple friends for dinner to Paloma and we really enjoyed it! We went on a Wednesday night for their $29 Three Course Prix Fixe Menu and we also shared a bottle of wine that was half price. The food was excellent, the service was great, and I love the NEW look of Paloma-very warm and welcoming. I'm really happy for Paloma, The VAD and Shaker...We'll be back!
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John
Cleveland
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 1 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and great service! Guacamole was amazing and steak was as good as the top steakhouses!
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Pier
Cleveland
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on 23 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious, fresh, large portions. Mindful servers.
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Layla
Columbus
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on 14 January 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Taco Tuesday only applies to bar area and the taco Tuesday menu vs the regular menu are vastly different. We had a group of 4 so the bar wasn’t really an option for us. The guac bar seems to be a big deal when it was the most mediocre guac I’ve ever had as I’m convinced it was avocados, oil, salt and pepper. The ceviche was watered down and tasteless. A really big bummer experience all around.
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mae
VIP
Cleveland
31 reviews
4.0
31 reviews
Dined on 7 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Drinks were great. Our server (bartender) since we were sitting at the bar…was fantastic, attentive, honest. Food had some good hits and some slight misses. Hits: guacamole, chips, tortillas, sirloin steak, bacon side (i mean, how can you go wrong),the brown sauce, the corn side Miss: beef tartar was slightly lacking in flavor. The salsa was a bit too tart…borderline saucy ketchup…i love a smooth salsa: but this needed maybe a little more depth of flavor, the chimichurri (wasn’t a miss, but not the best one i’ve had…or the brown sauce was just THAT good). and the potatoes: the sauce was great but could use more of it, but some of the larger pieces of potato could have been fried or cooked longer… I Didnt try dessert but would have appreciated a chocolate dessert of some sort…mexican hot chocolate or something like that?
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Lora
VIP
Cleveland
21 reviews
4.0
21 reviews
Dined on 31 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We love this place! The only thing that was wrong was when we asked for something, it took a long time to get it!
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FAQs

Paloma- Van Aken offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (216) 465-1336.

Paloma- Van Aken is rated 4.4 stars by 32 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Order delivery or takeout

20041 Walker Rd, Shaker Heights, OH 44122

Additional information

Cross Street
Farnsleigh and Walker
Area
Shaker Heights
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mexican, Latin / Spanish, Steakhouse
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Public Lot

Website
http://www.palomavanaken.com/
Phone number
(216) 465-1336

Paloma- Van Aken

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Tacos

Vegan Breakfast TacoUS$6.00

Potato, Egg, & Cheese TacoUS$6.00

Chorizo & Egg TacoUS$6.00

Pig Face & Egg TacoUS$6.00

Short Rib & Egg TacoUS$6.00

Uncategorised

Arugula and Grapefruit SaladUS$14.00

Paloma CaesarUS$15.00

Fruit SaladUS$13.00

Churro French ToastUS$16.00

Huevos RancherosUS$17.00

Breakfast BowlUS$17.00

Paloma’s ShakshukaUS$18.00

Shrimp & GritsUS$17.00

Steak and EggsUS$27.00

Sides

Crispy PotatoesUS$7.00

Stewed Black BeansUS$7.00

Cheesy GritsUS$7.00

Breakfast Sausage LinksUS$7.00

BaconUS$8.00

Scrambled Eggs + CheeseUS$7.00

House Flour TortillasUS$5.00

Cocktails

MimosaUS$12.00

PalomaUS$13.00

Rise & ShineUS$13.00

Cafe de PalomaUS$13.00

CarajilloUS$13.00

Bloody Maria or MaryUS$12.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

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How is Paloma- Van Aken restaurant rated?

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