A friend and I decided to meet here for dinner after I'd heard great things about the food, and I'm so glad we gave it a try. When we arrived, we realized the restaurant is located inside Hotel Lela's lobby, so it wasn't immediately obvious where the hostess stand was. Once we were greeted, though, we found there were plenty of open tables and were able to choose where we wanted to sit, which was a nice bonus. Our server, Jackie, was absolutely fantastic! She was warm, friendly, attentive, and made the entire experience even better. We both ended up ordering the Fiesta Chicken, and it was an excellent choice. My friend had originally planned to order something else, but after seeing mine, she changed her mind--and we were both glad she did! Just know that this dish takes a little longer because it's prepared fresh, so if you order it, plan to relax and enjoy the conversation while you wait. It's definitely worth it. Since we were celebrating, we also shared the double chocolate cake for dessert, and it was rich, decadent, and the perfect way to end the meal. By the time we left, the restaurant and bar had filled up a bit, but it still maintained a comfortable atmosphere. It never became overly crowded or loud, making it a great place to catch up with friends. Overall, we had a wonderful experience. Great food, excellent service from Jackie, a relaxed atmosphere, and good value for the price. I'd definitely recommend giving Paloma's Bar at Hotel Lela a try! read more

Paloma's at Lela - Fiesta chicken - Diners Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

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I really wanted to enjoy this place because of the high ratings and reviews. I also was staying at this hotel so out of convenience it seemed like a perfect option!! First off I ordered a Paloma because hence the name I knew it had to be a good one.. I got tequila topped with Ocean Spray grapefruit juice. No lime juice no garnish nothing, tasted like tart juice. Disappointed.. I ordered one of their crisps (Mexican pizza) after a few minutes, I was told the oven was occupied for the next hour. I then decided to order the chicken sandwich. I was severely disappointed with the outcome of the sandwich. At first glance, it came out very burnt cutting into it. It was incredibly dry and almost slid off the plate because it was so inedible. It was supposed to come with Cotija and cabbage.. They replaced the cabbage with Romaine which no one would want to risk lettuce at the moment. I purely ordered it based on the cabbage. The sandwich was also supposed to come with guacamole and a chipotle sauce, I got a smear of each on the corners of the bread. I've worked in restaurants for many many years and it takes a lot for me to complain as I am a very understanding person, but this sandwich was completely inedible.. The pictures also showed a completely different bread so for it to come out on Texas toast was a bit of a surprise, but that was the least of my concern.. I ate two fries tried to cut the chicken and told the bartender I was no longer interested. She said yes that is completely burnt. I said yeah I'll just take the check. Assuming she would take off the sandwhich I didn't touch she then charged me for it.. I was very shocked she did this I told her I shouldn't have to pay for something that I could not eat can I please discuss with manager? She said she's new and there is no manager working? I'm not sure how they run things here but several years in restaurants I've never heard of such a thing. Just overall extremely disappointed with everything someone needs to address this. Maybe I got them on an off day. I'm not sure but really wanted to love this place.. read more

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Looking at the hotel from the street looks inviting with its straight edge cement looking walls. Walking inside the hotel there is no sign for the actual restaurant Paloma so you can assume the bar area with seating to the left is Paloma's. It looks and feels like a hotel eating area, not an actual restaurant. Probably to make it inviting and open to hotel guests as well. There is an outdoor eating area with a fire pit. There was one person working at Paloma's, standing in the bar area. Also 2 hotel lobby staff, who did not say a word to me, even when I passed by or was close to them, which was awkward. Tried the Lela's burrito- is a straight forward plain burrito with scrambled eggs, melted cheddar cheese, semi crispy bacon, crispy tator tots in a soft white tortilla. Got it to-go so a very small container of pineapple salsa was on the side. The burrito also came with a small bowl of fresh raspberries and strawberries. The burrito was okay, bland. The only seasoning was in the pineapple salsa. It's like a homemade burrito I could make at home or get at a fast food drive through, so not something I would go out of my way to get again. read more

Great service! Ambient was a but low when we sat but we wanted to give a try. Plates were well presented, it seems that the chef care. We ordered enpanadas and ceviche and few cocktails. We will definitely come back if we are in town. I recommend it to anyone! read more

10/10. We stay at Lela when visiting my daughter at college and this restaurant always hits. The bartenders are always friendly and we haven't had anything on the menu that wasn't delicious. I recommend the burgers though, they are incredible. You can order to go and sit by the pool or eat in the restaurant. read more

We grabbed a bite to eat at this hotel restaurant on our first night in town and came back again before leaving! The service was great and friendly and the food was excellent. Burgers were cooked to order and the tacos nicely toasted. They made guacamole to order for the table. Our drinks were mixed by Michelle's skilled hands- especially recommend her Old Fashioned. The hotel is updated with a fun vibe. read more

The restaurant is in a beautiful location with a nice outside patio with fire pits. The server Michelle was a doll and really working her pants off bouncing between the bar , indoor tables and outside tables. It seems she was by herself. She definitely needs some help and a raise. The food was not the best I've ever had. The appetizer seems as though it was frozen and thrown into too hot oil in the fryer so the outside was cooked but the internal temperature was cold. The entrees were bland. I'd head back for drinks and Michelle but definitely not the food. read more

Paloma's at Lela - Caesar salad - Diners Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

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Ate here 2 nights in a row!!! Food is amazing. The service is a 10/10. Everyone one is very very nice. The ambiance is very nice as well!

def one of the best spot I've been at while visiting and will def be back on the server Michele is the best everyone is the best had the greatest time while here read more