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    LaPaloma Restaurant

    3.1 (90 reviews)
    ModerateMexican, Desserts
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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    La Paloma Restaurant, Heath, Ohio
    Les R.

    What a nice little surprise and it's been a hot minute since I have had Mexican. My mom, who lives in Kentucky, told me about this restaurant she had eaten at years ago and that had the absolutely best Sopapillas. They way she described them and her excitement told me it was a must try. After piecing it together and some google searching she confirmed it was La Paloma's. I decided it would be a perfect Saturday adventure and that my partner and I could do a late lunch. Not sure if this is the exact location but I went to this location in Health, Ohio. It is about a 45 minute drive from downtown Columbus. There is another location in Mount Vernon and a few that had closed. So off we went on our Sopapillas search. First trip out to Heath, but the restaurant was easy to find. It sits back off SR-79 (Hebron Rd), and there is plenty of parking. Outside is a neat looking building, I am going to guess late 60's/70's design. We parked and went in and were warmly greeted and placed an order. A large spacious dining area with tables and booths for seating options. We paid, seated ourselves, and when the meal was ready brought it out to us. I went with the beef and cheese Sopapillas and that crust is amazing! The beef seasoning was perfect and had just the right amount of cheese. I went with the large and it was perfect. The hostess said most folks go with this size but they offer several options. I had lettuce, diced tomatoes and a side of sour cream with mine. Chris H. had the Chicken Burrito con Queso. He loved it and of course I had to have a bite as well. It was good and had a slight kick to it. We both used the table sauce on both of ours and it was more mild than hot. Food was good, and it didn't dissapoint. I think I enjoyed talking to my Mom and sharing the adventure and that I was able to try their Sopapillas the most. Not to mention, it's just fun to say the word Sopapilla. I absolutely recommend trying one!

    Chicken toco and rice

    The food plain and not seasoned. Rice looks like orange dog food and is super Mushy. And the chicken tastes like nothing.

    Menu Jan 2024
    Susan C.

    Great sopapillas! I almost always pick up my order. And it is ready when they say it will be. Nice!

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    Jeff M.

    Restaurant has you order your meal as you enter. Get rushed and did not get a chance to re ire the menu. Soooo did not like my meal. Not sure if I will go back The staff was very pleasant

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    This was by far the worst Mexican food I've had cold burrito first and last trip here

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    Our most frequently visit Mexican restaurants in Heath. Known for their Sopapilla's. Frequent lines to get in.

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    Celebrating my birthday during this stay at home order with takeout from my favorite place...La Paloma. Totally worth the drive.

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    This is an Ohio tradition. The family loves the sopapillas, but my favorite is the Buckeye a la mode.

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    One of my favorite places in Newark Ohio to eat when I come home. Beef and Cheese please, and yes extra hot sauce!

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    9 years ago

    Love Lapaloma! Never had a bad meal and have eaten there many, many times. Great food, great prices!

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