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Paloma- Van Aken, Shaker Heights, OH

Paloma- Van Aken

4.6
4.6
42 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mexican
20041 Walker Rd, Shaker Heights, OH 44122

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • 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.

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
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Neighborhood
    Shaker Heights
  • Cross street
    Farnsleigh and Walker
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

What 42 people are saying

Paloma- Van Aken reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Paloma-Van Aken offers a "delicious food and drinks with a very creative menu," boasting "exceptional food and service" at reasonable prices. The "modern decor" sets a perfect ambiance for dining. Highlights include "amazing guacamole" and "fabulous tacos," with standout dishes like Churrasco and ribeye. Overall, a "fun place, nice ambiance."
42 Reviews
  1. JackieG

    Cleveland3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and drinks with a very creative menu.

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    Cleveland3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was delicious! The newer decor is beautiful!

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  3. Debbie VIP

    Cleveland2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious food. Fixed price menu that is available Monday through Thursday was a fantastic value. Will definitely return soon.

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  4. Claudia VIP

    Cleveland12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for happy hour, great value on delish tacos. Love shrimp and mushroom. Enjoyed Paloma 5 times prior and always pleased, the traditional guacamole is another winner

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  5. Marlene

    Cleveland1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional food and service. Reasonable prices for the quality and taste. Definitely will be back.

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  6. Shari VIP

    Cleveland44 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great. We will go back. We had the special a boneless ribeye. The guacamole was amazing and so were the chips.

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  7. JackieM

    Cleveland6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I went to Paloma on a Saturday night and we got a table right away. The modern decor and mood lighting was the perfect ambiance for our date night. Our waiter was attentive and made great recommendations on appetizers and main course. I ordered a Paloma cocktail and it was delicious. For appetizers we ordered the traditional guacamole and chicken tortilla soup to start. I loved how the guacamole was muddled and served in a molcajete. The soup wasn’t as hot as I would have liked but still very tasty. For our entree we ordered the Churrasco with papas bravas and crispy brussel sprouts. The portion size was definitely enough to share between the two of us. The food was exceptional, cooked perfectly and very tasty. I would highly recommend the Churrasco, it was tender and seasoned perfectly. It also came with chimichurri and another sauce but didn’t need it. Highly recommend this restaurant and will be returning to try all the great menu options.

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  8. Winterhude VIP

    Cleveland12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the Taco selection, especially the mushroom taco. I’m a big mushroom lover and this is an awesome combination. Very unique and so well executed

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  9. Lisa

    Cleveland2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food with a variety of dishes ordered. The tacos were fabulous with the shredded beef being the best one. The drinks were all amazing. Waitress was subpar but I think it was just her lack of personality. The manager went around and was asking tables how their dinners were which is always nice to see done. Would definitely go back again and recommend it to others.

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  10. Richard VIP

    Cleveland5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent Guacamole! Loves ambience. Waiter a bit pushy. Sometimes old friends just want to talk and not be rushed an interrupted every 10 minutes.

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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 4.6 stars by 42 OpenTable diners.

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

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20041 Walker Rd, Shaker Heights, OH 44122

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Farnsleigh and Walker
  • Neighborhood
    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
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access
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