Paloma is a standout brunch spot in Collingswood. The modern Mexican atmosphere feels bright and inviting, service was friendly and attentive, and the food was excellent. Loved the huevos rancheros, add chorizo, and the salsa verde chilaquiles were both packed with flavor and beautifully prepared. Easily one of the best brunch experiences in the area. Will be back for dinner! read more

Paloma Restaurante - Chilaquiles - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Collingswood, New Jersey

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The only reason that this isn't a 5 star (yet), is because I've only been there once. I want to make sure their greatness is repeatable, but wow, what a great mexican meal. Located on the main strip on Haddon Ave, we wound up here quite by accident. When we walked in, and it was funeral parlor empty. The inside is nice, spacious and super clean, but zero customers had us feeling "uh oh." But our server came around the corner and ushered us into an adjoining room, equally as nice, that had a few other patrons dining. Fears alleviated, we sat down and got to ordering. The menu is great, with something from everyone. We got the birria burrito for me, lobster tacos for the Misses, mac and cheese for the Little One, and a side of Sweet Plantains for everyone. FIRST, god lord almighty....them sweet plantains are MAGICAL! They taste like French Toast. OMG......SOOO good. The rest of the food had an extremely high bar to live up to, and it did. Everything was fast, fresh and delicious. Even the price was tolerable. Our server was extremely nice, though I wish he would have written stuff down, as we had to remind him a couple of times about our requests. No biggie. We will, 100% be back, and if it's anything like last time, I have a feeling Paloma will be moving onto the 5-Star list quickly. read more

Visited the establishment on Sunday morning for the first time after seeing a few reviews online. The restaurant was not busy but the service was very slow. Took a long time for the food to arrive and then we still had to wait for chicken tenders to come out for my daughter. The food was okay. But not really worth the wait. I did notice a table walk out and kind of wish we would've too. The chilaquiles were ok the tomatillo sauce was too bitter. The tacos were okay but nothing special. read more

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For brunch at Paloma Restaurante I got the Huevos Rancheros and a started of Yucas Fritas. The two sunny side up eggs paired delightfully with the ranchera sauce and pico de gallo. A very filling meal, I did wish to have a couple more pieces of avocado to more evenly spread across each bite. The yuca frites were nice and thick, and tasted great with the chipotle aioli. I really enjoyed the large open windows framing the restaurant. On a nice day the extra sun was delightful. We were seated very quickly and served with attention, great spot for some friends. read more

Paloma Restaurante - Huevos Rancheros - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Collingswood, New Jersey

Went for brunch. The space was great. Food highlights were the shrimp ceviche, crispy cauliflower and churro French toast. Tacos were good but not the best we've had. Larger plates are good for sharing. Would definitely recommend ordering a lot of appetizers to share. Byob! Went with a group and did not feel rushed at all. Service was good. read more

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Bryon brought us into the street side dining area and it is very nice. Wife Just needed a snack to hold her over till late lunch. So she ended up with avocado and chips which were terrific. Fresh and delicious Me, my snack was the farmers omelette with bacon on the side. Well I certainly enjoyed it and it came with breakfast potatoes and I would have ordered them by themselves they were so good. My omelette was equally delicious . Asked to see the dinner menu planning for a return soon Very attentive service and a very clean place. Bathroom was very clean too. Thank you Bryon and kitchen staff for a great lol read more

Paloma is a great little spot right in the main strip of Collingswood. I love a classic Mexican joint, but I appreciate that Paloma ISN'T that. It offers a casual yet elevated boho desert feel inside, almost like something you would find in Philly. The atmosphere truly sets it apart from other places in the area. They have a solid menu, with classics like birria tacos and guacamole, but also with nice additions like ahi tuna guacamole (which is unexpectedly delicious!). They also have delicious margarita mixes (BYO tequila) - I thoroughly enjoyed both the prickly pear and the Paloma. Service is always attentive and friendly as well. My only issue with this place is that while the atmosphere is cute, when you dine in the evenings, they keep the lighting too bright. Get some dimmers on the lights and it'll be 10/10! Also I've always had good meals here, but last time I was here my go-to (the veggie enchiladas) were a bit hard - almost seemed like maybe the tortilla was stale? The ends were inedible which was disappointing as I'd had a great meal every other time. I wish the best for this place, as it can be pretty empty sometimes in there, so I hope they do well! read more

Friendly staff that sat us quickly. Food came out incredibly fast, and we were here for Cinco De Mayo so that was a pleasant surprise. The spicy tuna guac was really good, not the BEST spicy tuna I've ever had but still good. I got the birria tacos and was a little disappointed I think u would've liked them more with some extra cheese and salt but the dipping sauce was great. My boyfriend go the green salsa enchiladas and those were delicious. The seats were a bit close together but it was cute and i really liked how they have all the windows propped open and fresh air came in. Next time when it's not so crowded I'd love to see if there's a difference in quality and I HAVE to participate in the BYOB to make margs! read more

Super cute spot! My friends and I met here for dinner when we were all in town and had a great meal. We loved the assortment of $5 nonalcoholic margaritas and how nicely they were presented (we each tried a different flavor). The guac was delicious and a very large serving! I had the chicken verde enchiladas (came with 3) & they were good, and the plantains were amazing as were the empanadas my friend ordered. Service was good as well! read more

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Went in, waited 5 min for the host. Sat, were given water after 5 more, and then weren't served for 25 minutes. Left only having water. Looked nice, but all other tables were served but us. We attended on a Saturday. read more

PALOMA, COLLINGSWOOD, NJ I had planned to host a dinner party for 6, with a Spanish Seafood Paella as the main course. Due to fatigue from a recuperated illness, I realized that while I was not up for cooking this dish, I could certainly host my friends at a restaurant. I looked locally for a restaurant with good reviews that listed paella on the menu, and found Paloma's in Collingswood, NJ. I called on a Thurs for Sat. dinner reservations, and spoke with the manager/amazing chef Ernesto. He was willing to take our reservation, where I pre-ordered the Paella for 6, and asked him to choose 4 appetizers. We had an AMAZING meal! First, we didn't have to make choices, though that was an option. The appetizers included cauliflower, wonderful, shrimp ceviche, yum, guacamole and steak nachos...they were all devoured! Second, Ernesto prepared the food himself and everything was so fresh tasting, shrimp, scallops, mussels, clams, and the saffron flavor in the rice was perfect. I don't personally eat clams and mussels, but I did that Sat night, they looked and tasted so good and had just the right texture! We had their flan for dessert, again, delicious! Due to my greediness with the appetizers, I took some Paella leftovers home, and they reheated perfectly. All in all, we had a wonderful meal at a reasonable price. This would have cost more than double the price at a city restaurant and would not have tasted as good!. We will certainly be back, I encourage you to try it! read more

Had fantastic brunch here. Berry compote waffle, Avocado Toast, Sweet Plantains and an Omelette. The atmosphere was also very nice and not super crowded like other places in this area. Service was great and prompt. Will definitely be back. read more

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We had an amazing early dinner at Paloma ! Such a great menu with loads of choices of traditional Mexican items plus some entrees that earn the title Modern Mexican. The Lemon butter Shrimp on Spinach was SO good I want to go back right now to have it again Can't wait to try Paloma for brunch too! Go! read more

Interesting menu - definitely one-of-a-kind things. Portions were a little on smaller side, but still filling. Got there 45 minutes from closing. Was not rushed. Place was very clean. My husband is still talking about his dinner (the fish special). read more

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Was torn between a 3 and 4 star review...Maybe went in with too high of expectations. The restaurant itself is very nice, bright and inviting and large. I would recommend reservations. The service was great, there are plenty of servers and helpers to make sure you're happy. The food had some highs and lows. The chicken eggroll was very good. Flavorful and crunchy with great spice. The tuna and guacamole was another star. Very good, fresh and delicious. The fried cauliflower was good except for the occasional piece that was overly salted. Steak fajitas were good. The enchiladas were fine, and the carnitas steak all good. Not mind blowing, but good. The paella was huge! We were told afterwards that it is usually for 2 or 3 people. The seafood in it was delicious, but the rice was kinda meh. It's BYOB and the margarita mix they have was very tasty. Mixed perfectly with patron. read more

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I came here with high hopes, as I do love Mexican cuisine and while all forty seven of Collingswood's Italian restaurants are lovely, there is a bit of a gap in terms of other types of food along this stretch of Haddon Avenue. Paloma is a nice looking place, seemed very clean, everything on the menu was spelled correctly (I'm trying to think of nice things to say), and the menu has a reasonably array of choices. The food was very meh. Nothing was bad or particularly good. Very average, the quality of stuff you could probably find at basically any restaurant. Nothing was bad - so you're not going to refuse to eat anything and start contemplating your life choices. But it's a very forgettable place. Service was average to slightly above average. My wife and I agreed that it's the kind of place you would come back to if your friends were already going there and you wanted to join them. But you would not suggest this place and/or bring your friends there. read more

It was an all right atmosphere and the food was all right. If it were just that, I would have given a 4 or even a 5 star review. The reason I gave 3 stars is because we waited about an hour. I think the server was new and having a rough day so I get it, and we went back it it was great. All in all, it was very good with only a minor inconvenience. read more

Our first time to Paloma, we are from San Diego (just moved to Jersey 3 yrs ago) and are really particular about our Mexican food but this restaurant was spot on! Food was great! Our server Josh was amazing, he was knowledgeable and made our experience perfect! Can't wait to come back for more delicious food and we WILL request Josh! Super happy group of 4. Great hire, owners! read more

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Brunch today was subpar. Not busy..yet service was sooooo slow. Guacamole appetizer was $18 & maybe a few portions, not enough for a table of four. My hot water for tea was lukewarm. My order of chicken & waffles was room temperature, not hot& the butter was cold. This poor experience did not entice me to try this restaurant again. Don't bother, disappointing. read more

Absolutely fantastic! My husband and I go to Philly a lot for gourmet Mexican: Condessa, Cafe y chocolate and Nemi. This place is closer and well deserved of a gourmet rating. Huge pocket doors were opened for a nice view and felt like we ate outside. The waiter was fantastic. I wish I got his name. We started off with him making us a homemade lemonade with actually fresh strawberries! Great drink. Cesar salad was huge for the price. It includes shaved cheese, cherry tomatoes, avocado and tortilla strips. Romaine was very fresh and crunchy. Guacamole with fresh raw tuna was great and a big size. Fried cauliflower florets were the bomb. Great spicy sauce sprinkled on top. Corn on the cob was delicious. The steak with corn purée was killer good. Sliced sautéed peppers in that dish were amazing. Homemade Très Leche cake was soaked in sweet cream and was one of the highlights; a must get. Highly recommend this beautiful and tasty restaurant!! read more

Paloma Restaurante - Crunchy fried cauliflower with spicy sauce. Crispy Cauliflower - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Collingswood, New Jersey

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Have been here twice for weekend brunch - had the benedict both times and it was fantastic! Guac appetizer is also great!

Everything we had was great. Quesadillas, guacamole, and carnitas all good. Wish we had tequila for their margaritas. Don't miss the tres leches! read more

Authentic Mexican food with a modern flare. They did a beautiful job redesigning the space. Great atmosphere, excellent service. Look forward to trying the rest of the menu! read more

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There was glass in my food & they didn't do anything about it. Just "sorry. No clue how that happened." A big shame because I was very excited to try it out! read more

Service was great. Ambience ok. Everyone enjoyed their food except me. I was underwhelmed by the beef taco. It came with just an Alvaro slice on top, no salsa, tomato, cheese, sour cream. Just a tortilla with a slice of alcacado . Too dry for me , for the price. Plus the beef was Not very tender. read more

My girlfriend and I were very excited to see this restaurant opening in our neighborhood and decided to set a reservation for a busy Friday night. We were late for our reservation but the hostess promptly sat us. The restaurant was especially busy and we were placed in a corner table that was easy to overlook. The ambiance was enjoyable, at one point we noted it was a bit bright and a few minutes the lights in the dining area were dimmed which was nice. We got our appetizers placed and our wine glasses for our BYOB wine and the appetizers came out at a good pace. However, we ended waiting for a bit after finishing our appetizers before our server came back to take entree orders. We asked the hostess who sat us if our server was available to take our entree order and given how long we had already been sat, she profusely apologized and promptly had our server over to order and said the order would be on the house. We expressed there was no need for this but she insisted. Our order included the calamari appetizer and elote corn, both of which were excellent. For entrees we ordered enchiladas and pollo a la brass which came quick, fresh, and phenomenal. To top off the evening we were given a dulce de leche desert which was to die for. As it is their first week, we expected some hiccups on the service side until they hit their stride, but the food exceeded our expectations, especially for the price point. We will be back for dinner and look forward to trying their brunch. The hostess/part-owner Aurora was excellent and very accommodating. I cannot recommend this restaurant enough! The food is such a unique mix of mexican and european dishes, you'll have to come back to try each dish. read more

Amazing flavors ! Great tacos! Also the shrimp fried rice should be illegal with how good it taste and they have homemade margarita kits so BYOT read more

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We loved this restaurant and will definitely be going back. I have been dreaming about the tuna tostado's since we left! The restaurant is clean, trendy and the food is more upcale-ish Mexican, which this area lacks. So glad to have this non Italian addition on Haddon Ave! read more

Excellent! From the service to the food, I can't say enough about how top notch everything was! We used to come here when it was The Tortilla Press. Paloma is that much better. Trust me...you won't be disappointed. The manager, Josh, is the nicest. You can tell right away that he truly cares about his job, and wants his customers to walk away happy. We found our new place in Collingswood! read more

Food was average and overpriced. Not tons of options either. Portions were somewhat small especially for the price. No chips and salsa included. My fiancé ordered the chicken fajitas and the accompanying sides were served in plastic containers on a metal tray. It felt as if the food was from a chain restaurant and not a local business. Service wasn't the best. I ordered birria tacos and el pastor tacos were brought out instead by mistake. No problem accidents happen. The waiter said he would take the tacos off the bill all together which was very nice and unexpected. When it came time for the bill to come out, he brought out a bill for the wrong table and charged our card for it. He then took about 15 minutes to return with a new receipt and needed to void the charge. The tacos were never taken off the bill on the receipt. I ended up not saying anything since it had already taken up so much time getting a receipt. Lots of other great options in the area that offer things Paloma does not. I will not be returning. read more

Have been wanting to try this place out for a while and finally got around to it. Unfortunately I will not be coming back. The service was alright but server tried to upsell in every item, I will say most of the tacos were good but the sides that were outrageously expensive lacked flavor. We came for a friend's birthday and told the wait staff it was their birthday and were given churros, which was very nice. However when we got the bill we saw a charge for $10 for the churros and were confused. We payed and left and will not be returning. read more

My first time to Paloma Restaurante was for a college graduation celebration. The atmosphere and decor was pleasing, the food was delicious, and the service was excellent. I would highly recommend Paloma . read more

Food was delicious. The guacamole and chips were good, 3 of us had fajitas and 1 had the fish taco. We ate it all-just really good food. The waitress was great-attentive but not too much, let us take our time, did not rush us at all-she was a sweetheart. They even brought out cake for my birthday and sang which was a nice touch. Will be back! read more

Nice quaint little restaurant . Reservation definitely recommended for weekends. Be sure to get there early because parking may be blocks away and it's especially miserable in 30 degree weather. They were very accommodating for our big party. The servers are really nice. The food was not particularly flavorful but if salt & pepper has a spicy kick for you, then this is the place! I thought my whole table had COVID, no one could taste a hint of seasoning. We used an entire shaker of salt and still...nothing! Never have I had "authentic Mexican food" that was this tasteless x read more

NEW OWNER, NEW FLAVOR! I've had the food before the new owner took over, and these new dishes don't even compare to the new menu. He brung out true authentic Mexican flavor, a Mexican can be proud of. The barria tacos, the mole chicken, and the steak fajitas are fundamental plates in a Mexican restaurant, but here at Palmoa, I promise they have a flavor you'll want to come back over and over again. The aquas frescas are also made traditionally, not the easy way. Real rice and cinnamon, grinded to a fine powder and juiced to a delicious true horchata drink. The aqua de jamaica is also made with real hibiscus flowers and very refreshing, not too sweet. The new owner, also brings out bold plates such at the salmon with a succotash that will blow your mind. As well as the lobster tacos, the fried cauliflower appetizer, and Gluten Free plates, such as the chicken Tinga! The ambiance has a relaxing music/color scheme along with a cozy lighting. The service here is phenomenal, much respect towards the customer needs. Its hard to find respectable Mexican food, and I finally found a beautiful place that serves their food with much pride and heart. read more