Paletas to Stimulate Your Palate

Published on Monday, February 12, 2007, by Cicely Wedgeworth / Edit Post

Mexican ice creams don’t just soothe your tongue with bland creaminess, they wake it up with flavors like spicy mango, chamoy (kind of an apricot-chili taste) or jackfruit.

On the Eastside, La Mich has an amazing range of flavors, including vanilla raisin, butter strawberry, and the spicier options above. They also serve Mexican coffee and hot chocolate.

Mateo’s may not have as much variety, but it’s staked out some turf on the Westside, scooping up leche quemada (burnt milk), guava, and chocolate.

La Mich Paleteria [Inland of LA]
1026 Huntington Drive, Duarte
626-359-6333
Map

Mateo’s Ice Cream & Fruit Bars [Culver City-ish]
4929 Sepulveda Blvd., Culver City
310-313-7625
Map

Mateo’s Ice Cream & Fruit Bars [Midtown]
4222 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles
323-931-5500
Locater

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  • I really like Mateo's... try all the exotic flavors like Tuna, Pitaya & Leche Quemada... but my no means ignore less exotic ones like Galleta (Oreo) or Coffee

  • Just tried La Mich Paleteria -- sooooo yummy; the flavors are very unique and really good! Try the Key Lime Pie! As a Florida girl, I know key lime pie but this place makes the ice cream version quite a treat! Also, the Coconut is so creamy and smooth! The bonus is the folks there are super friendly -- a rare but highly appreciated combination. worth the drive to Duarte!

  • I love them--had them in Mexico--the peanut ones are superb as all the others--fruit varieties,coffee ones--just the best-