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! read more

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I make it to the Newark Heath area a couple of times a year. I always stop in at LaPaloma. Over the past couple of years the Heath location has gone from a sit down style family restaurant with a hostess and wait staff to fast food. Something is missing. You walk in order and pay. They of course ask for a tip. They tell you where to sit using a table number system. You get your drink at a fountain and sit down. The cashier brings you your food when it's ready. The food is the same as it's always been but expensive. $26 for lunch. My chief complaint is asking for a tip at a fast food establishment. LaPaloma has been around for I'm guessing 40 years. I suspect they are on the verge of closing. I hope not. The vibe is gone. The place is empty. The food is still good but if I wanted fast Mexican food I'd go to Chipotle and save $10 read more

Ordered three to go meals. Came home with them and one of them was partially eaten, empty salsa container and used fork. Obviously, an employees meal that was put in the bag. Absolutely disgusting. What else do they do to the food? Will never eat from there again. If I could give zero stars, I would. read more

I'm not sure what the complaints are about! The food was delicious, great friendly service, and quick. So what if a few things have changed. The sopapilla was as delicious as ever! We have not found a place that can make one with the soft fluffy dough, AND they are stuffed full! read more

LaPaloma Restaurant - XL Beef and Cheese Sopapilla - Mexican Near Me - Heath, Ohio

We are not impressed. Hadn't been to this resteraunt in quite a few years and decided to have dinner this Saturday. 3 soapapillas, one order of nachos and 3 drinks was $75.00 with the tip. Not ridiculos but not cheap. However, the food was not impressive at all. The beef, bean and cheese soapapilla was gross, dough and soggy. The entire resteraunt smells of sewer gas, likely from aged vent pipe issues and when I asked for one extra sour cream for an XL soapapilla the waitress told me that costs extra then promptly turned and walked away. We wont be coming back. All in all, its taco bell, but smells worse. ​ read more

Do you have an air fryer at home? My wife and I have been eating here for many years and we discovered recently that you can order your SOPAPILLA to go and warm it up in your air fryer the next day taste just as good as the day we ordered it read more

Been coming here for 25 years - today we arrived 45 minutes before closing and felt like we were putting them out. The tables we all cleared of salt - pepper - salsa - sweeteners just a bunch of blank tables. Tea was in a small pitcher. i understand wanting to go home - but this type of attitude will help everyone to go home permanently. read more

Came in for the first time in 20 years and brought my husband, who has never been here. He got the seafood and cheese sopapilla, sour cream and queso. He said it was bland, very bland. My beef and cheese sopapilla with sour cream and queso had virtually no flavor and when I got a bottle of their salsa (which I remember as amazing) I was further disappointed with it. The sweet tea was good, though. I remember the food being so much better. I gave a 3 star more for nostalgia, than the food. Service was good and the food came out quick. Maybe that's the benefit to nothing being seasoned. Takes less time to prepare. read more

Have gone here since I was little. We try and visit a couple times a month! Love it. Highly re recommend nachos and Sopapilla's!

I just love this place. It's been around since 1975, I have been going there for as long as I can remember. The food is basic, but very good, my favorite is the chicken and cheese sopapilla, and don't pass up on the blackberry dessert sopapilla with ice cream. You order at the register as you walk in, sit, then they will bring you your order. Basic decor inside not too loud, just a basic place with good food! Don't pass on this one read more

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

LaPaloma Restaurant - Chicken toco and rice - Mexican Near Me - Heath, Ohio

The food and service are amazing! My favorite is the chicken and cheese for my meal and cherry for dessert! The restaurant is casual dining so you can dress comfy. read more

5 stars! I order 5 bottles of their homemade Paloma Taco Shampoo with pulp! Really makes me feel like I'm back home.

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

LaPaloma Restaurant - Menu Jan 2024 - Mexican Near Me - Heath, Ohio

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 read more

LaPaloma Restaurant - Front - Mexican Near Me - Heath, Ohio

My fiancé and I decided to give it a try and was not impressed. I ordered the Seafood Enchilada and chips/salsa ( surprised that we had to pay for), both were bland. When I think of Mexican cuisine, I think of flavor and spice. I'm not sure what I just ate but I will definitely not be returning. read more

LaPaloma Restaurant - Seafood Enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Heath, Ohio

Always delish, never a disappointment! I have never had a bad meal here. Employees are friendly, prices are not bad. Definitely one of my top choices read more

The years that passed since our last visit didn't help La Paloma. If you are a regular, you probably know that there is no table service any longer. The entrees were just average and there is no service to speak of. In particular, our invited guests could barely finish their dry, chewy burrito, served with no toppings or sauce. read more

I love the food! My family's favorite is the Chicken and Cheese Sopapilla. My only dislike is when you walk in you order your food, pay, then you sit down and your food is brought out to you. I liked it better when they would come to your table once you were seated and asked for your order. The restaurant is not a huge place so the line frequently has a line out the door during busy times. But this does not keep me from going here at all. They also have a convenient pick up window if you wanted take out! If you haven't tried this place it is a must! read more

I love La Paloma it is a great family owned Mexican restaurant. The nachos are amazing. They use cheddar cheese which is a definite plus for me. Their Sopapillas and burritos are delicious. I highly recommend giving them a try. read more

Love this spot, always have! Beef, bean and cheese sopapilla & nachos with jalapeños for the win every time. I was visiting my parents in Ohio, from California and wanted to take some back to Cali with me. Mechille gave me some advice on how to transport cross country. It was a success and my only bad feedback is that I didn't order more (so that's on me ha) Thanks for the tips Mechille. Looking forward to stopping by and seeing you every time I come to visit. read more

I placed a pickup order over the phone. Got home and the order was wrong. My daughter took a few bites before she realized it was different than what she usually gets. I took a bite and it was definitely wrong. I called the next day and also went in person and spoke to a manager. They will not issue a refund or remake the order unless I take the original item that has been eaten off of back in to the restaurant. Since it's food, I already disposed of it. read more

Food was nasty, ordered nachos and for 6.00 you got about 10 of them. Food does not taste the same as it did! This was one of my favorite places to eat. Plus the employees were sweeping the floor by us while we were eating! Not good! didn't want dirt flying up on our table! read more

I've now been coming over 40 years. I was concerned that they wouldn't make it through COVID 19. But the change to a fast casual setup where you order up front and go have a seat has sped up their service. The food quality is still the same as ever. Read my original message below. read more

March 22: ordered bean n cheese Sopapia. The cheese was definitely not cheddar. Stringy, unmelted without flavor and. Inedible. Couldn't eat it. Waitress took our chips n cheese without asking if finished. Appears a cheap imitation cheese is replacing cheddar. Won't eat here anymore as economy is more important than customer satisfaction. Sorry to say because Lapaloma has been a family favorite. Bean and Cheese Sopapilla. read more

Drove 45 minutes to enjoy a sopapilla and they are out of dough? It's your one thing? I've been coming here for 35 years. I'm literally floored. How on earth do you run out of the one thing you serve and are known for. read more

Wow. I'm confused. Truly surprised that there were costumers in here that appear to be regulars. And more confused by the positive reviews here on yelp. Allow me to elaborate why these things surprise me: This place is weird. Get ready to Nickel and Dimed! "Would you like sour cream with that?" $1! Want chips and dip? $1.75! Want more chips after $0.75 more! Don't even bother asking for queso dip for the chips (it's not on the menu, and it really should stay that way) - it was dreadful. Powdery and....like....more like gravy? Bleh. I've eaten a LOT of Mexican food in my day - even lived in Arizona for a couple years and had some amazing food - but trust me when I say this isn't even something Americans who have never had authentic Mexican should enjoy. Also, and this is a big one, THEY DON'T HAVE FAJITAS!!!!! Yes you heard me correctly~ NO FAJITAS!! The waitress (who was kind and understanding, to her credit) tried to explain all these weird things by saying it was more of an "American Mexican" restaurant...but nah...even American mex has Fajitas. This is just terribly confusing to me. Finally, we tried the Sopapillas which the claim to be famous for - and I will admit that the deep fried dough was yummy. But the insides...eh. Just not for me. It tasted like they popped open a can of shredded chick and dumped it in with 2 ounces of cheddar cheese. Nothing to phone home about. So in summary, this is gonna be a HARD PASS, from me and my wife in the future. Just wanted to warn anyone else who is in the area and tempted to try the place because of the decent reviews. Keep driving if I were you... =\ read more

LaPaloma Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Heath, Ohio

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My favorite Mexican Restaurant! I grew up on these sopapillas & have to stop to get one whenever in the area. read more

LaPaloma Restaurant - Beef & Cheese Sopapilla with lettuce, tomatoes & sour cream. - Mexican Near Me - Heath, Ohio

One of my absolute favorite spots for Mexican-American food and #1 for sopapillas in the Central Ohio area. Quality of this place has been the same since I started eating here when I was a kid, 25 years ago. The beef, bean and cheese sopapillas are absolutely delectable and I saw another review claim "they complete me" - to which I would not go quite that far, but I can understand the admiration. I will continue to come here - even during Covid when the inside was closed, my family would order and eat right in the parking lot! Next time I will add a picture as I ate it too quickly. read more

First off they were out rice!!! What?? A mexican place with no rice. The service was terrible, the waitress was in a hurry. Orders were mixed up, the kids didn't get their food till everyone else was finished. Another waitress was cursing in front of customers. Will never go back, and plan on contacting their corporate office. UNACCEPTABLE!!!!! read more

Not what I look for when I go out for Mexican. You have to pay for chips and dip. We sat awkwardly for a while before asking, thinking they would bring them because everyone around us had some. I heard so much about their sophapilla but I found my beef and cheese one to have more of a burger flavor, it was very mild and bland. Nothing special at all. They also do not sell margaritas or fajitas. read more

Whenever I'm home for a visit, this is the place to eat. The authentic food is all-around delicious. From the huge plate of nachos smothered in cheese to the famous sopapillas, you can't beat it. The prices are low and the service is great! read more

LaPaloma Restaurant - Beef + cheese sopapilla - Mexican Near Me - Heath, Ohio

Got a sopapilla from them to go, found a roach sticking out after taking a bite, called th and the manager was rude and then told me all she would do is make a new one but only if I brought the old one back, I told her I live 10 miles away and didn't plan on going back out in the snow just to get another one that probably has roaches too, she refused a refund, so I hung up, DO NOT EAT HERE! read more

Non pretentious restaurant with tasty offerings. The beef,bean and cheese sopapilla are a favorite of my family. The staff is very nice and the food fresh. I recommend this local favorite for your next Mexican food outing. read more

LaPaloma is the long hidden gem of licking county. It's been a local favorite for many years, but I'm always surprised how many people still don't know about it. This restaurant offers homemade sopapillas at a big prices. Apparently many people think of sopapillas as a dessert food only... this is not the case at LaPaloma. They come strutted with meat, cheese, onions, beans if your choice. My person favorite is chicken, cheese, and onion. The chicken is so moist. Each cones topped with fresh lettuce and tomatoes, or get it plain like I do. Don't skip the salsa. It doesn't look like much, but it's amazing. There is a bottle of it on every table. It goes perfect with the nachos (order the nachos!!) Don't skip the dessert sopapillas either. My heavens swears the buckeye flavored one is to die for. I love the plain served with honey and vanilla ice cream. Lastly, this place is cheap! It's a Mom and Pop shop with good old fashioned Mom and Pop prices. read more

Thought we would try this place while out in heath today. Walked in and was surprised at the venue and atmosphere. Ordered beef tacos with a side of rice. And chips and salsa since it's not complimentary. The cheese was melted to the tortilla and not sprinkled on top. They had been sitting and the other side of the shell was soggy. Salsa was very spicy and was in a plastic container. My side of rice, did not look like rice. My friend ordered what they are well known for and was not pleased either as it was just tortilla and cheese. Waitress was slow and inattentive. Told her when we sat down that the checks were separate. She brought the bill out in one. Asked her to split it twice again and only charged my friend for the whole bill. Disappointed as I am a huge Mexican food lover. read more

LaPaloma Restaurant - "Rice" - Mexican Near Me - Heath, Ohio

I was hungry so I'm eating this just got a chicken and cheese so papilla my husband got a beef n bean they were terrible no taste whatsoever the guacamole was black I'm sure we will not eat here again very disappointed read more

LaPaloma Restaurant - Guacamole that's brown - Mexican Near Me - Heath, Ohio

I love LaPaloma! Personal fav for decades, beef & cheese sopapilla. A local place that people have on their "must do" list when they return to town for a visit. Haven't found anything like it elsewhere. Great service! Great for carry out too! Consistently yummy! read more

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Weird vibe just walking into this place. Wife and I felt like somebody was watching us the whole time. This turns out to be accurate. Servers stand behind tinted glass and watch over the dining room. No complimentary chips and salsa ? Went ahead and paid for this because we always want chips and salsa. Chips were lacking in flavor and the salsa comes in a generic ketchup bottle. No hot sauce on any tables. Salsa could have really used it. Menu was like home-made looking fast Mexican food. If you are wanting a fancier chicken, steak, or shrimp dish, it's just not there. Food nearly saved this place. Enchiladas, burrito, sopapilla, and refried beans were all very good. Just can't get over the bad chips and salsa that you have to pay for. read more

Poor way to order! Didn't get what we ordered. This is not Mexican food! Nursing home food at best very disappointed. I did order 2 of most everything on menu! Undercooked cholpizza. Very slowly and sloppy read more