Wow! You come in and this spot has a lot of Mexican refreshment style options for you to choose from! First of all, there's plenty of parking so that's always a plus in Houston! Secondly, there's plenty of seating area, they accept both cash and cashless payment options! The lady at the cash register did have limited English speaking abilities but we made it! Their agua de fruta, agua de pepino con pina, and coconut was so good! They let you have a taste test so that's a plus especially when you're not familiar with the wording and flavors. We had the corn in a cup, agua de fruta and agua de pina y pepino and all was so good! Recommend! read more

came at 8:50 and they had closed the doors already. they always close 10-15 minutes before closing time.

When we arrived there was about 10-15 people in line in front of us. We waited maybe 20 minutes before it was our turn. They serve so many different desserts and snacks. Fruit cups, snow cones, nieves, nachos, frito pie, smoothies, etc... I went with a lime nieve and a frito pie. The lime nieve was amazing! The frito pie was not so amazing. Kind of tasted like they watered down the cheese. Gross. I would come back here again, but only for the nieves. read more

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I wish they could have regular horchata every week ): it's so bomb not everyone likes strawberry horchata /:

English: The first question i asked was about Lucas/Tajin/etc. They said they've never heard of it before which was dissapointing. The tamarindo ice cream served was decent maybe a 6/10, im not very picky with flavors. The add ons wont be on the menu, be aware they can charge you however much theyd like as well. Espanol: La primera pregunta que hice fue sobre Lucas/Tajin/etc. Dijeron que nunca habían oído hablar de ello antes, lo cual fue decepcionante. El helado de tamarindo servido era decente, tal vez un 6/10, no soy muy exigente con los sabores. Los complementos no estarán en el menú, tenga en cuenta que también pueden cobrarle lo que quieran. read more

We came at 8:20. online it said they close at 9, We came chairs were already up, and they took forever to give us service.We asked for nachos with cheese and chili, it was all cold already. The lady had an attitude the whole time while taking our order. She asked me if i wanted everything on the nachos I asked nicely what was everything, rolled her eyes and sighed as she gave me an answer. Really dissatisfied and disappointed. Ice cream was already soft and melting. Restroom was also already closed. horrible experience, will not be coming back. read more

Called yesterday evening 4/20 to ask what time they closed since I know restaurants have different hours these days. We hoped they closed at 9pm And we could get there at 850 to order some quick snacks. To my surprise they said they closed at 850pm?!?! Okay so now we tried next evening 4/21 (now). Rushed over and arrived at 840pm (sign on doors says they close at 9pm) and open sign was still on but doors locked!!! Knocked on the door and no one to be found. I guess this business doesn't want patrons. Oh well off to chick-fila ‍ read more

I was around the area and I decided to stop by to support a Mexican ice cream store. As we walked in we were greeted and took care of us right away. However, once I was getting my large cone the second scoop bounced off before she even handed to me. She placed the same scooped that bounced in my cone. I over looked that and grab the cone. As we were in the register paying our order both scoops fell off as I was liking it. The front desk workers saw it and turn around as nothing. I told her that my scoops felt off due to no setting them right. She just told me they cannot place them right if not the cone breaks and they have to pay for it. I looked puzzled and waited to see if they would offer to give me a new one as it was not set right. They did not and just acted like nothing or apologized. I was really disappointing as I had never gone to a place where if they give you something wrong and not fix it. If I could give them a 0 I would. Not worth going somewhere where they don't value customers care. read more

When I feel the too-often heat misery of Houston, I think of hotter places such as Ecuador, Death Valley, or the Sahara Desert. Call it heat schadenfreude but it makes me feel a little better. Stopping in here after striking out for great fried chicken at Dodo's, I wanted something icy and sweet in the growing dusk of a sultry August evening. This stretch of Bellaire Boulevard is in the heart of the barrio; further west, it forms the heart of New Chinatown while further to the east, it forms the heart of upscale West University and the city of Bellaire. Since Westheimer Road, Richmond Avenue, and Bellaire Boulevard parallel each other, each shows you a different kaleidoscope of neighborhoods as you drive down its endless ribbon of asphalt. This visual diversity is one of the things that I like most about our city. The shop's décor is an energetic medley of tropical colors - nothing riotous but nothing sleepy either. Colorful muted tables with aluminum chairs are scattered throughout and a decent-sized patio facing busy Bellaire is offered. Various posters announce what they have: paletas (Mexican ice cream bars), fruit cups, snow cones, and ice cream are the primary choices but non-ice cream snacks are available, too. The paletas are in a floor-case at just the right height to tempt kids and kids at heart - a sign announces a whole laundry list of flavors for 99 cents each. Some are water-based and others are cream-based. A small sample of the delights are coconut, mango, leche quemada, cajeta membrillo, fresas con leche [strawberries and cream], lime, and banana. The friendly counter lady provided big spoonfuls of samples of coconut and the mango before my selection - in my evil head, I thought about just eating my fill of samples then leaving but my better angel said that it wouldn't be right. The coconut was a severe temptation since it was really good but the mango offered just a wisp of being a healthier option and I went with that. Unfortunately, I spotted the paleta case after I had secured my waffle cone with a regular sized scoop of mango ice cream ($2.49 inclusive of tax). After asking the counter lady if they made all of the good cold sweet stuff on premises, she informed me that it all comes out of their factory in San Antonio. So, we have a budding challenger to our Texas champ, Blue Bell Creameries, in the bucolic burg of Brenham. All we'll need is Bobby Flay rolling up in his "Throwdown" trailer and his pasty-faced self. There is plenty of room in this city for multiple ice cream vendors - and, believe me, I'm willing to eat as much cold creamy delight as there is heat in this city (translation: a lot!). A return trip to La Paletera is in order to make sure that I'm doing my part. read more

La Paletera - a car parked in front of a restaurant - Desserts Near Me - Houston, Texas

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One of my favorite things about houston is discovering little gems like this paleteria. The place has a nice variety of ice cream flavors and extensive menus that's divided between the Popsicles made with cream and water. I got pistachio. The Popsicle had a nice balance of sweetness and a bit of nuttiness. My only problem was no one spoke English I'll definitely come back to try more of their flavors read more

La Paletera - Pistacciao - Desserts Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Yummy ice cream flavors. Love the cafe y oreo! Their cones are legit dipped in chocolate. Las raspas are our fav but we couldn't resist ice cream so we will try the snow cones next time! Until then, adios ky friends!! read more

La Paletera - Yum yum yum!! - Desserts Near Me - Houston, Texas

The ice cream is decent but the best are the mango mangoneadas omg sooo good employees aren't nice though.

I love the shaved ice, or whatever it's called, I get Chamoy every time I go there. I feel like in heaven when I'm in there. But the tables are dirty because of the kids who eat there are really loud and messy. I would suggest to eat at you're home and not the store read more

Big fan of this place. Very clean and nice and they try really hard to understand my sad, broken spanish and meet me halfway with English. A little inconsistent with the aguas frescas. One day the coconut was amazing and another not so much but everything else is great! read more

Great selection of fruit cups, paletas (popcicles), and creamy ice cream--some of the best I have had. Very thick and creamy, also the paletas are awesome! I recommend pecan or coconnut. Also they sell fresh juice, I love the mixed fruit! So good and fresh :-) Makes me so happy... read more

La Paletera - a woman sitting at a table in front of a restaurant - Desserts Near Me - Houston, Texas

Refused to sell to me because my order total was 4.67$ instead of the 5$ they want you to spend. So money hungry and the workers are rude to you no matter what race you are. read more

Came here after dinner to enjoy some dessert and we order and the employee hands my sister her ice cream cone and it has a hair!! We hand it back to her and she looks at as if she deciding to pull off the hair or throw it away. I just walked out. They don't even deserve the one star. read more

I love their Copa de Todo, a fresh fruit salad topped with coconut shavings, chile and lime. It's my go to dessert at Paletera. The fresas con crema are great too. I usually go in and take home. My only complaint about this place is that service is slow and even slower when there's a crowd. The ladies are sweet though! read more

The pineapple Popsicle tasted like a Hawaiian summer. Normally, Popsicles don't even count as a treat for me, I need something really delicious to feel like it was a dessert. This was perfect! I felt so happy and satisfied after just one, and it was only $1!! I want to come here daily. My husband had the watermelon and couldn't stop raving about it either. My favorite treat spot in Houston (even better than Hank's ice cream... Sorry Hank). read more

The staff didn't speak much English besides that hurdle the ice cream was amazing rich not too sweet and just right.

Their coco ice cream is awesome along with their strawberry one, they also have freshly made paletas of diff flavors. My fav is fresas con crema read more

Great place for some Mexican treats. The service was great, and the atmosphere was calm. Ill definitely be coming back here.

This store has the best food, the fruit is soo good and the way they prepare it is amazing. I recommend the bionico I think it's the best one there. read more

Always very tasty and good quality. The fresa con horchata is amazing and I always add Chile and lime on my number 24.

I had a little difficulty ordering bc I don't speak Spanish, and the lady that helped me, spoke a little English. There was a weird smell in the store. The icecream was so creamy, and delicious w/ unique flavors. We ordered the chamoy and mango, cookies, n cream, and cotton candy.Love places that have a unique menu. Their icecream is really really yummy! I want to go back. It's hard to know the pricing if you don't speak Spanish. I bought 3 popsicles "palletas" and was charged $10. It could have been possible they took advantage of my non Spanish Speaking capabilities. Kinda chincy on the napkins too. I think, I was probably over charged, but didn't make a fuss. It looked like they could use the extra $. Elsewhere, I could buy a box of those fruit popsicles for under that, and get 8 or 9 popsicles. Only difference was these were made at the store, and had more selection. Definitely creamier too and a good size. read more

La Paletera - MangoChamoy, cookies and cream, and bubble gum natural icecream - Desserts Near Me - Houston, Texas

2 employees in the place and no line at 7pm at night. Employees never greeted us and just stared at us while we waited for service for 15 minutes. We decided to walk out and leave and a couple entered as we left and the employees came out and serviced them. Terrible customer service. read more

The price for a large ice cream cup is good ($4) but the amount of ice cream that is served is only 2 scoops (not fully filled)! Only half of the cup was filled. I hope this business can train their employees on how to have good customer service and appropriate portion size. read more

Very delicious paletas. They have a wide selection of paletas, ice cream, frutas, and other snacks. If you go here you MUST try la nieve de mamey!! Best ever! Try it with the limón nieve, orgasmic!!! read more