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La Paloma Blanca

5148 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78209
210-822-6151
Ranked #87 of 1,528 restaurants in San Antonio
4.0 of 5 stars 31 Reviews
Cuisines: Mexican
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Good for: Child-friendly, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations
Neighbourhood: Alamo Heights
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1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

The food is PHENOMENAL. Absolutely some of the tastiest Mexican food we have had in a long time. They actually have a gluten-free menu and our waiter was actually KNOWLEDGABLE about celiac/gluten-intolerance! I was amazed. The building is beautiful! We sat outside and it was fantastic. My ONLY beef with this place is that it wasn't very kid-friendly, and we... More

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Columbus, Georgia
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

We went to San Antonio, Texas for a Conference in Fort Sam Houston, Texas in the vicinity we were told to go eat at "La Paloma Blanca" Restaurant, the food, and the service were the best we have seen so far. Thank you, to our Friends from Fort Sam Houston for recommending us this restaurant. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

We were looking for a Mexican food restaurant which was off the beaten path and Paloma Blanca was suggested. It was probably about 20 min north of downtown so we did have to drive but it was well worth it. We will be back every time we visit SA. More

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San Antonio, Texas
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2012

Yes the food is good here, however the managment is not able to handle the volume of people eating here. We arrived and waited about 30 minutes before our table was ready which was expected on a Friday evening. When we were seated we immediately ordered our food knowing they were busy. We waited 45 minutes and never got our... More

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Killeen, Texas
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 March 2012

Once we were seated, we waited for awhile before our server came to get our drink order. The server was not good at all. My quesadilla consisted of tortilla, bland cheese, and very dry-bland chicken. There was no seasoning at all! When I mentioned it to the server after he asked how everything was, he just said well that's the... More

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Houston
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
60 helpful votes 60 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 February 2012

It's pretty hard to screw up Mexican food, but... The queso was bland, the food was basic. The riverwalk is a tourist spot so base your dining decision on a place with a long wait! We were pressed for time and La Paloma didn't have a wait, that should have been our first clue. More

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Cape Cod, MA
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2012

We had higher expectations but overall it wasn't bad. Food was pretty good, portions were decent, drinks were OK. Nothing bad, nothing memorable. The waiter was pleasant and the view was great. There are a ton of great places to dine on the riverwalk, I can't think of a compelling reason to return to La Paloma. More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2012

Not worth the price. Enchiladas served with little to no sauce. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 February 2012

When we travel to San Antonio, we always work in a visit to this restaurant. They have a wonderful patio and the food and house margaritas are always excellent. Wait staff is friendly and helpful with suggestions. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2012

The rice is always a sign of how the meal will be. La Paloma Blanca's rice is just like my Abuela used to make! Go here and you won't be disappointed! More

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