La Paloma

4.5 ( 205 reviews )
Checking... 10:00 AM - 3:00 AM See Hours
$10–20
352 Griffin St, Salinas, CA 93901, United States
+1 831-240-3487
At La Paloma, located in the heart of Salinas, we celebrate authentic Mexican cuisine with a heartwarming twist. Specializing in comfort food, this humble eatery is a haven for both locals and tourists alike, drawing them in with its delightful menu. Known for its scrumptious tacos—especially the asada and shrimp varieties—La Paloma offers a casual dining experience that feels like home. Open late for those midnight cravings, it’s perfect for a quick bite or a fulfilling meal. Visitors rave about the flavorful small plates and generous portions, making every visit a memorable culinary adventure.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Service options
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
    • No delivery
  • Popular for
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves comfort food
    • Serves late-night food
    • Quick bite
    • Serves small plates
  • Dining options
    • Serves breakfast
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
  • Amenities
    • No toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
  • Crowd
    • Popular with tourists
  • Planning
    • Doesn't accept reservations
  • Children
    • Good for kids
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Plenty of parking

Reviews For La Paloma

Stephanie Teo
Apr 12,2025
Got shrimp, asada and carnita tacos. Asada is my favourite while my hub like the shrimp ones. Value for money and great pit stop for refuel while in Salinas. Will definitely be back to try other items on the menu.
Timmy Turner’s Dad
Mar 29,2025
Taco pastor, breakfast burrito, and fries with salsa verde was good at 12 midnight. Later that morning, my stomach was aching a bit lol. I felt better afterwards. Probably because it has been a while since I ate spicy food.
Tessa Cox
Feb 16,2025
Side road food cart that will blow your socks off! Authentic Mexican food way better than any restaurant!! So worth the stop.
Arturo Bolanos (Propheta831)
Feb 10,2025
I gotta tell u... If u have visited Salinas for days or weeks or even decades and have not visited La Paloma (It's a converted taco mobil home.... I know) you haven't got an idea of what Salinas as a Cultural center of this great central California truly is!! It's a mandatory food stop coming or going to Salinas. Anything... N a do mean anything and everything in themenu is better than very good... N coming from me that's a lot of compliments... And no they're not paying me notn!!... This review will be updated... Soon..
Delaram Naeini
Feb 6,2025
My husband and I love their tacos sooo much, and they’re so delicious that every time we each eat 8 or more to feel like we’ve had enough! My favorite is lingua and my husband’s favorite is chorizo. Yumm!!
Alexandra
Feb 3,2025
Flautas con todo (with everything!) Out of this world salsa verde and a large horchata to satisfy your craving under 20 usually comes with cucumber as well but they’ve had extra avocado instead with a grilled Chile serano and pickled onions …
Joe Baeza
Feb 2,2025
Delicious place to have a nice meal, everything has a very good authentic taste to it The tacos are awesome and they add a grilled onion that is to die for.Places kind of lonely on the street but as more people find out about this place they will soon be full and for you drivers you could always call and order your meal so you can just get going.
Efrain Garcia
Jan 18,2025
I was walking up abbott st tonight, and saw this place. I ordered a shrimp burrito with everything on it and i was blowm away! Most places over stuff their burritos with rice. I thought i mistakenly forgot to ask for less rice.Turns out i didnt need to! The burrito had shrimp loaded with flavor down to the last bite! I ate it during my walk home and cant even remember the walk home. I was in burrito mode!!! Lol i highly recommend this place. HIGHLY recommend!!!

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