Paloma Scratch Kitchen

About Paloma Scratch Kitchen

Paloma Scratch Kitchen is a modern Mexican restaurant and bar inside The Wayback Hotel on the Parkway in Pigeon Forge. The name is a playful nod to its hometown: paloma means pigeon in Spanish, and it is also the name of Mexico’s classic tequila and grapefruit cocktail.

The kitchen serves Latin and Mexican-inspired dishes made with clean, high-quality ingredients, alongside craft cocktails, premium tequilas, tequila flights and wine. Gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian options are on the menu, and there are dedicated menus for breakfast, young diners and dessert. Favorites include the Paloma Burger, fresh salads, and chips with salsa or queso. The experience is elevated but relaxed, with no strict dress code, so you can come dressed up or straight from a day of sightseeing. Parking in the hotel lot is free for restaurant guests; enter through the hotel lobby and walk to the left to find it.