Paloma – Mexican
Paloma transports diners to the heart of the Iberian Peninsula, where the rustic charm of a Mediterranean larder comes alive through artfully arranged boards of salt-cured meats and artisanal cheeses. The space hums with social energy as guests savor the rich, nutty depth of aged Manchego alongside delicate ribbons of Serrano ham and the bold, smoky heat of grilled lamb merguez. It is an intimate sanctuary for grazing and gathering, where every bite of tangy Cana de Cabra or savory lomo celebrates the timeless tradition of high-quality ingredients shared among friends.
South Main Street, Greenville, South Carolina 29601 https://palomagvl.comRating: 3/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Paloma
Dairy-Free at Paloma
Paloma in Greenville has 7 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Serrano Ham, Iberian Ham and Mixed Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Paloma
Paloma in Greenville has 5 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Serrano Ham, Iberian Ham and Lomo. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Paloma
Paloma in Greenville has 21 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Santiago Brownie, Ricotta Toast and Valdeon Blue. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Paloma
Paloma in Greenville has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Ham Croquettes and Salmon. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Paloma
Paloma in Greenville has 7 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Drunken Goat, Serrano Ham and Valdeon Blue. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Paloma
Paloma in Greenville has 10 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Drunken Goat, Serrano Ham and Valdeon Blue. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Paloma
Paloma in Greenville has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Lomo. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Paloma
Paloma in Greenville has 14 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mixed Salad, Watermelon Gazpacho and Vegetable Skewer. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Paloma
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Large Board | 184.7 g | 62.6 g |
| Small Board | 181.5 g | 56.5 g |
| Octopus | 53.8 g | 48.7 g |
| Berry Salad | 15.6 g | 44.6 g |
| Grilled Chicken Sandwich | 108.1 g | 41.2 g |
| Chorizo | 4.9 g | 38.3 g |
| Salted Caramel Cookie and Macaron | 74.9 g | 29.8 g |
| Santiago Brownie | 30.5 g | 29.1 g |
| Ricotta Toast | 63.1 g | 27.2 g |
| Dates with Ham | 38.7 g | 25.9 g |
| Salmon | 0 g | 24 g |
| Cana De Cabra | 1.6 g | 22.9 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its reasonable pricing and fair value, Paloma offers a straightforward dining experience that guests find accessible and dependable. Reviewers highlight the functional service and consistent atmosphere, noting that the establishment provides a practical option for those seeking a balanced and uncomplicated meal.
Menu
Charcuterie and Cheese
- Iberian Ham - $15: Jamon Iberico Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Serrano Ham - $12: Jamon Serrano Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chorizo - $9 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Atkins, South-Beach, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lomo - $11: Cured pork loin Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Merguez - $9 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Small Board - $19: Chef's Selection of Two Meats, Two Cheeses, Accoutrements Dietary tags: Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Manchego - $9: Sheep's milk cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Idiazabal Cheese - $10: Smoked sheep's milk cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cana De Cabra - $9: Goat's milk cheese Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Drunken Goat - $8: Goat's milk cheese cured in red wine Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Valdeon Blue - $10: Blue cheese Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Large Board - $34: Chef's Selection of Three Meats, Four Cheeses, Accoutrements Available at: dinner, lunch
Tapas
- Mussels - $13: Mussels, Garlic, Smoked Paprika, Sourdough Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ham Croquettes - $11: Potato, Jamón Serrano, Manchego Fondue Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Patatas Bravas - $9: Calabrian Chili Oil, Manchego, Garlic Aioli Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp - $15: Garlic, Chili, Sherry, Baguette Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ricotta Toast - $12: Pear Compote, Truffle Honey, Marcona Almond Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: brunch, lunch
- Tomato and Prosciutto Toast - $12: Sourdough, Black Pepper, Tomato Jam Dietary tags: Low-Fat, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
- Avocado and Feta Toast - $10: Sourdough, Lemon, Pickled Tomato, Onion Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Spanish Tortilla - $11: Romesco, Garlic Aioli, Manchego Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hummus - $13: Harissa, Pickled Tomato, Cucumber, Naan Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Watermelon Gazpacho - $9: 1st Pressed Olive Oil, Black Pepper, Basil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Skewers
- Octopus - $7: Octopus, Pomegranate Glaze, Salsa Verde Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Skewer - $5: Chicken, Smoked Paprika Aioli Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Meatballs - $5: Meatball, Stewed Tomato, Manchego Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Skewer - $3: Bell Pepper, Eggplant, Pineapple Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dates with Ham - $4: Dates, Blue Cheese, Jamón Serrano, Aged Balsamic Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Paloma Caesar - $12: Little Gem, Jamón Serrano, Boquerónes, Manchego, Croutons Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mixed Salad - $11: Heirloom Tomato, Roasted Red Pepper, Olives, Sherry Vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Berry Salad - $13: Mixed Berries, Almond, Bleu Cheese, Arugula, Lemon Vinaigrette Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, South-Beach, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Large Plates
- Grilled Chicken Sandwich - $16: Bacon, Cana De Cabra, Fig Jam, Basil, Sourdough, French Fries Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Paloma Burger - $17: Heirloom Tomato, Roasted Red Pepper, Olives, Sherry Vinaigrette Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon - $31: Zucchini, Quinoa, Olive, Roasted Red Pepper Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak Skewer - $36: NY Strip, Saffron Rice, Salsa Verde Dietary tags: Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Joyce Farms 1/2 Chicken - $24: Harissa, Crispy Potatoes Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mushroom Risotto - $22: Cap and Petal Mushrooms, Peas, Manchego Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Paella
- Vegetable Paella - $26: Squash, Peas, Roasted Peppers Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Paella - $42: Lobster, Shrimp, Mussels, Bomba Rice Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Meat Paella - $38: Chorizo, Chicken, NY Strip Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Rice Pudding - $9: Golden Raisin, Apple Compote, Whipped Cream, Dates Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Guava Cheesecake - $10: Passionfruit, Mango, Tequila, Coconut Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Santiago Brownie - $13: Dark Chocolate, Almond, Fig Ice Cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Salted Caramel Cookie and Macaron - $7 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
Signature Cocktails
- The Signature Gin Tonic - $12: Hendrick’s Gin, Fever Tree Mediterranean Tonic Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- ACGT - $14: Bombay Sapphire Murcian, AC Tonic Syrup, Q Club Soda Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Elderflower Spritz - $14: Engine Gin, St. Germain, Cava, Q Grapefruit
- Smoked Manhattan - $14: Maker's Mark, Sweet Vermouth, Bitters Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Paloma Old Fashioned - $17: Barrel Select, Bitters, Demerara Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- The Dove - $16: Maestro Dobel Humito, Mango Jalapeño Ginger Syrup, Q Grapefruit Soda Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal
- Wild Flower (On Tap) - $16: Rothman and Winter Peach Liquor, Ketel One Peach & Orange Blossom, Aperol, Lemon, Demerara Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC
- La Fumée - $12: Sagamore Rye, Fot Li Vermouth, House-smoked simple syrup, Orange Bitters Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Smooth Sippin' - $12: Grey Goose Citron, Fords Gin, Chareau, Lemon Bitters, Cucumber Caviar Dietary tags: Lectin-Free
- You Had Me At Rosé - $14: Mijenta Blanco, Rose & Pear Syrup, Lemon, Lambrusco Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Flirty Chai - $16: Bacardi Ocho, Leopolds Maraschino Liqueur, Licor 43, Chai Tea Foam Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Espresso Martini (On Tap) - $16: Grey Goose, Kahlua, Cold Brew, Simple Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Beverages
- Draft Beer - $7: Daily rotation
- Craft Beer - $8
- Domestic Beer - $5
- Import Beer - $6
- Golden Skies Mocktail - $10: Mango Jalapeño Syrup, Grapefruit, Elderflower Tonic, Mint Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Time To Chill Mocktail - $10: Coconut Syrup, Lime, Topo Chico Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Cholesterol
- Weekly Sangria - $14: White or Red Sangria Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Paloma
- What should first-time visitors know about this restaurant?
- Visitors can expect a moderate-priced, straightforward dining experience featuring Iberian meats and cheeses with functional service and consistent atmosphere.
- Does this restaurant have good options for group dining with mixed dietary needs?
- Paloma accommodates mixed dietary needs with options including vegan Vegetable Paella, keto-friendly Serrano Ham, and gluten-free Seafood Paella.
- What is the overall customer sentiment about this restaurant?
- Customers value Paloma for its reasonable pricing, fair value, and functional service, providing a dependable and straightforward dining experience.
- What percentage of this menu works for vegan, keto, gluten-free, or low-carb diets?
- Vegan options include watermelon gazpacho and vegetable paella, while keto and low-carb choices feature Serrano ham, lamb merguez, and lomo.
- What is the price range at this restaurant?
- Paloma is a moderately priced ($$) restaurant celebrated by customers for its reasonable pricing, fair value, and accessible dining experience.
- How extensive is this restaurant's menu selection?
- The menu features a diverse selection of Iberian meats, cheeses, and paellas, catering to over thirty-five different dietary preferences.
- What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?
- Customers celebrate the restaurant for its reasonable pricing, fair value, functional service, and consistent atmosphere for a balanced meal.
- Does this restaurant offer good ambiance?
- Paloma offers a consistent and functional atmosphere described as an intimate sanctuary for grazing and gathering with social energy.
- What are the main concerns mentioned in customer reviews?
- Customer reviews do not mention specific concerns, instead highlighting the restaurant's reasonable pricing, functional service, and consistent, straightforward atmosphere.
- What's the best way to experience this restaurant?
- Experience Paloma by gathering for a social meal of artfully arranged meat and cheese boards, tapas, and Mediterranean-inspired plates.
- Is Paloma dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Paloma has 7 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Serrano Ham, Iberian Ham and Mixed Salad.
- What can I eat at Paloma on a dairy-free diet?
- Serrano Ham, Iberian Ham and Mixed Salad carry the dairy-free tag, out of 7 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Paloma have vegan options?
- Yes. 14 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Mixed Salad and Watermelon Gazpacho.
- Is Paloma gluten-free?
- 5 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Paloma?
- Large Board, at roughly 62.6g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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