Sweet treat I had to find out if this ice cream shops reputation, proceeded it and boy let me tell you . The ice cream tasted so fresh. It was brightly illuminated with beautiful rainbow colors like the ice cream shop big glass front window patio seating. This was the epitome of a city ice cream shop. ! The ice cream was fresh so many flavors and the price was easy. The service was vibrant and joyous. you should stop in.! read more

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After tacos on the boulevard, stop by Palacana for your dessert. This small store front and outdoor seating has such a great selection on their menu. Popsicles, churros, shakes, and so much more. I always order the cocktail de frutas- cucumber, jicama, watermelon, cantaloupe, and mango with salt, lime, and tajin. I opt to not get the chamoy and spice. It's so refreshing! The staff are helpful and the service is fast. read more

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I love the selection that is available at this location! I especially recommend the mangoneada or any of their juice options! There are plenty of snacks available on the menu as well. I do find that there is limited seating inside, but there is a table outside for overflow. Because the drinks are made fresh, it can take longer than expected, but the staff has always worked hard and been friendly in those times! read more

-Sweet, salty and savory treats and drink options -Welcoming and attentive service. -Menu titles in Spanish with English descriptions. -Location has been upgraded with outside seating and canopy. -Processing fee for credit card payments -$$ read more

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Great location, close to some amazing taco shops. Delicious mangonada - perfect treat for hot summer days! Also enjoyed the elote, but wish it was a little less watery. read more

Palacana - Mangoneada - Mexican Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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We went for the Mexican fruit, ice cream. We were not disappointed great range of flavors, the coconut was delicious. While there we noticed, they also serve food and it looked really good! Next time we're definitely going to try some of the items other than ice cream. read more

We had a great time stopping in for a treat after reading about the shop in the Star. The variety is impressive!! There are over 40 types of popsicles and a dozen kinds of scoop-able ice cream/sorbets. The strawberry was just perfect - like a grown up sno-cone and the birthday cake my date got was also awesome. We also tried the strawberry cheesecake, the lime, the pine nut and the pineapple flavors. The shop has a few seats inside and tables outside. It was perfect as a mid-day treat and would be amazing as dessert with the many restaurants nearby. read more

Palacana - Mexican Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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Great food. Amazing workers. Welcoming and hardworking. Fun store. Lots of colors and good atmosphere. Immediate 5 stars. read more

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Loved this place so much we came back again the next day. Finally found a place that offers more variety of sweet and savory items with ice cream and different fruits and elotes. Inside is small but they move fast and make everything as you order. There's nice seating outside and the size of our items was more than enough with a lot of champs and candy in the mangoneadas. read more

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Good real fruit frozen popsicles and ice cream! :-) Viva la Mexico WEST SIDE the best side!

What a gem of an ice-cream place close to down-town KC. The ice-cream concoctions are the stars of this dessert place: flavors galore. The employees are friendly and helpful for sorting through the many Mexican-influenced toppings. With a fun interior and both indoor and outdoor seating, this flagship location on Southwest Blvd is a year round destination. FKA "Paleterías Tropicana." read more

Great spot for food, ice cream, snacks. Love the online ordering option. The place is Leah's super clean and the employees are friendly. My go to are the flautas and fruita loca. read more

My first time here! Lots of sherbets and sorbets which isn't really my thing. The ice cream they do have is fantastic! Friendly and helpful staff. Many of the labels on the ice cream cases weren't correct so be sure to ask and confirm the flavor you're thinking about trying. read more

Palacana - Mexican Twinkie ice cream. - Mexican Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

BEST flavors. Good price ($10 with tip). Can't wait to come back and try everything on their menu! read more

Palacana - Banana split. - Mexican Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Service was great, interior was colorful and fun. The ice cream was disappointing. Almost all of the flavors were brightly colored in an artificial way, which didn't look appetizing, so I opted for the cookie dough... Which had chocolate chips and a vague flavor of cookie dough, but zero chunks of actual cookie dough... Which as everyone knows is the best part. Aw darn. read more

The options were endless. If I wasn't eating a bunch of barbecue after, I would have ordered more things. The selection of flavors of the paletas was endless that I didn't know what to choose. I went with a classic strawberries and cream and it was really good. We also got a passion fruit agua fresca which was also great. I would definitely come back and try more things if I'm ever back in Kansas City. read more

Palacana - Fresa con crema - Mexican Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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I love how many choices are here. There is something for everyone. My son got the birthday cake on a sugar cone. I got the pistachio on a waffle cone (my litmus test at a new ice cream shop). Honestly, though, it was the worst pistachio ice cream I've had. I have to go back and try some other things. They also had some really good sounding smoothies and many other items. The atmosphere is good. There was a line. Maybe I just got the wrong thing. I will update my review at that time. read more

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Service was quick and the ice cream and treats were amazing. Lots of flavor options to choose from. read more

Palacana - Service was quick and the ice cream and treats were amazing. Lots of flavor options to choose from. - Mexican Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Definitely suggest any flavor shake! I like the strawberry and cheese mix with the coconut! My partner got the Mexican Twinkie. Definitely going back to try their food read more

My midday office snack was a delectable Dulce de Leche milkshake. This milkshake was so thick and creamy! I door dashed the order, so unfortunately I didn't get the opportunity to visit the location myself, but for it to still be thick even after the door dash ride, I am impressed and definitely satisfied. I can't wait to go in person and try all the other delicious items. read more

Palacana - Dulce De Leche milkshake - Mexican Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

One of the best dessert spots in KC! The downtown area lacks good dessert options, so this is often my go-to. Tropicana isn't your typical ice cream shop by any means. There's an array of ice creams, fresh popsicles and more. It's often times hard to order because there are so many unique things to try! The service is great too. Tropicana is always packed. That said, the line moves quickly! The staff is friendly and ready to answer questions... because not gonna lie, we always have a lot! With so many flavors and options, I always have to be sure I make a delicious decision! read more

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Came to town for the Showme National Qualifier for volleyball and found this little gem! The food was amazing and the portion sizes a great value. The staff was very nice. read more

Courteous and friendly service, first time experiencing this sought after Mexican Paleterias that people have been raving about for the last six years that I've live here in Kansas City and I thought to give it a try before departing. I got what's called a mangoneada and I got to tell you I was not very impressed, the mango was green not ripe as expected and the sorbet was just subpart. As for the rest of the menu I could not vouch for but I will not be returning for a mangoneada before leaving nor will I be making it a must stop if I return to Kansas City. read more

Palacana - Mexican Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Paleterias Tropicana by Wham! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYX0sjP6Za8 Let me take you to the place Where latina with smiling face Brushes shoulders with Hipsters Where senoritas take your cash in hand And welcome you to jugoland It's from Mexico, not Panama Paleterias Tropicana, drinks aren't free Mangonadas, there's enough for everyone All that's missing is the sea But don't worry if you don't speak Spanish! Kansas and Missouri meet Then lick some Tropicana treats Watch the smile break on your bae White coconut, a strange blue juice Cocktail time, your belly's huge A whole month's calories! Paleterias Tropicana, drinks aren't free Fresh paletas, there's enough for everyone All that's missing there is me But don't worry, I'll meet you in the bano! What to get: Guava Paleta And: Berry Mixed Drink What else: Everything is good Including you?: No, I'm bad Bad at what: Bad because I'm so good That sounds like a cliche: Cliche, Cliche, Bish I could not possibly have been any more impressed by this wonderful Mexican Paleteria. It's known as Tropicana, but way better than the orange juice, and even better than any Club Tropicana that Wham! ever saying about. Bam. Thank you, Senorita. I had the berry mixed drink and it was spectacular. I have a feeling all of their drinks will be wonderful, or perhaps I just picked the standout right off the... ew Baseball metaphors. I was in a very mood (very what? idk), and I could not have been any more impressed. It was absolutely delicious. Worth every penny. But it wasn't even the best thing. The winner was the Guayaba Paleta! Now understand that I've had some really good paletas in my day - in Los Angeles, in Houston, in elsewhere. I ordered the Guava Paleta not expecting very much. Guava doesn't translate very well sometimes (to desserts - in Spanish it's Guayaba lol - NOT Guanabana, that's different and imo gross). The reason it doesn't translate is because it has hard little stones in it, and it ends up just being sweet and not very Guavalike, Guavaish, Guavaesque, or Guavasical. Well - my mind was completely blown! This is probably the greatest Guava thing I've ever eaten in my life! And I order a lot of Guava sh** so that's quite a compliment! Why is it so good? It has so many enormous generous delicious succulent ripe juicy chunks of guava in it. Most paleterias *attempt* to make the Guayaba Paleta like that, if they're authentic and care about their products, but it doesn't usually work out this spectacularly well. I doubt I'll ever find one better than this - not sure if I'll even have another one as good. I didn't even know Guava was the kind of fruit that could offer such a huge chunks of deliciousness. But now I do. So, they literally sold me the best Paleta I've ever had in my life. I thought it was slightly steep for $2 (but then so is the hill going up to your mother's love nest, I would know), but once I started eating it I realized it could have been $5 and it still wouldn't have been too expensivo for the wonderful deliciousness. The super cute girls are really nice as well, and they have a massive menu (I mean literal menu, nothing dirty) (by the way girls I have a massive "menu" too) full of amazing stuff in both English y Espanol, so it's the kind of place you can keep coming back to until you get fat. Unless you're already fat. In which case, you can come here to get more fat. Or mas gordo. Or probably both. I never expected to find this in Kansas City, but I guess if it's going to be in KC, it's in the right place right on the Mexican Street in the Latin District, southwest of downtown. If you have a Magnum, I have a BERETTA If you want revenge, I have a VENDETTA If it's cold weather, your hands go in my SWEATER If you're in the main pack, I'm the PACESETTER If your review's censored, mine is UNFETTER (ed) I was on an e-mail list when you still used NEWSLETTER (s) I'm the German Shepherd to your Irish SETTER I have a word for your sex skills, it has four LETTER (s) Even Starlight said I'm a better PETTER If you abuse animals, then I work for PETA If your boyfriend does it good, I can do it BETTER If you make your gf moist, I can make her WETTER I date a glamour model, she says you've never MET HER Your girl likes the ocean, mine looks like ALETTA My girl is like Gruyere, yours is more like CHEDDAR And yours never got full on the meats you FED HER Ohhhhh But you will never ever ever find one BETTER Than the muy delicioso Tropicana PALETA read more

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I would like to take a moment and let the world know what they are missing. Over dramatic? Nope, truth. This place was packed on the Saturday before Mother's Day. Mom and I had just gotten done huffing and puffing through the crowds at the City Market. Let's also say we had full stomachs from breakfast @succotashkc( heavy Nutella crepes, and the "kitchen sink". We were hot, tired and in need of refreshing. The lady behind the counter was so nice and helpful and guided us through the ordering process. We both got the fruit cups (can't for the life of me remember what they are called) - the medium is gigantic , but believe me , you won't want to share. The cup was filled with watermelon, pineapple,cantaloupe and doused in lime juice and salty chili powder. She then shoved jicama, mango, and cucumber "sticks" into the top. Over all that was sprinkled some more of the chili salt with more lime. The taste explosion was out of this world. I had finished all the mango in the short walk back to the car. The jicama was a savory surprise , and something I never knew I could like. Counting the days until I go back. read more

Me and my boyfriend always take the scooters from main st in downtown all the way to this location to cool off from the heat. It's a very small space but the service and food makes up for it :) they usually have a line out the door. I recommend trying the berry mix smoothie. I had an elote and it was a little watery from the corn not being drained but other than that the flavor was still there. I will return! read more

Palacana - Mexican Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Such friendly people and wonderful ice cream! So happy we happened upon this place when we were out for Father's Day..

So amazingly good. Wow I used to not be into the red stuff they put with the mango but I decided to try it again and it was SO GOOD!!! I don't even know what else to say haha. read more

Palacana - Mango - Mexican Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

I love this place! I get their popsicles and they're delicious. They have a plethora of unique and tasty flavors. The staff is friendly and I always enjoy coming here. read more

Heaven in your mouth, tastebud overload, Mexican style! Can't say too much more about this place except for the above. Enjoyed the Horchata (tastes similar to gingerbread) and the Café Coffee flavors. Let's just say, if you ask for a scoop in a cup (approx $3), they hook you up! Definitely a must visit after one of the delicious restaurants on the Blvd. Oh yeah, they offer fruit-infused popsicles, but I have my eyes set on the Oreo popsicle. It's a literally a popsicle with an Oreo in the middle read more

All the yes. I've always believed there are not quite enough local ice cream places in KC so I was thrilled to finally come here. I'd heard about them and visited with them many times, but I finally pulled the trigger on a recent stiflingly hot summer night. I didn't want to bog down our server with tastings, but I could've. I should've. They were all so good, but when I saw a Horchata flavor, I knew that was the one. A creamy, cinnamony mix of deliciousness is just what the doctor ordered. The thing that has me dying to go back are the fresh fruit popsicles. I'm a huge popsicle fan because they help satisfy a sweet tooth but aren't insanely unhealthy -- especially when loaded up with fruit. There were so many creative flavors there that I can't wait to snag some when I'm on the Boulevard again. Totally falls into the hidden gem category, and super close to Crossroads/Downtown KC. read more

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The food is not that great. I've visited several times and ordered chilindrinas, I have tried Mayo and cream at different occasions and no matter what I get the churro gets soaked by then time I sit down. Maybe it's the cabbage that's too wet but I end up only eating half of the churro Bc the rest is disgustingly soggy. I would recommend visiting for the ice cream and mangonadas. The mangonadas are amazing, I would recommend asking for especial which means adding pineapple and mango chunks to the top and bottom. I would also advise to go light on the chamoy, it can get a bit overwhelming ruin your dessert. Parking: there is usually street parking within a block of Tropicana. They also offer outdoor seating. read more

I came here for the mangoneada... it was DELICIOUS and solved all my mango/tropical fruit cravings. I will definitely be back! Don't sleep on this place, it is so good and SO FRESH. read more

Palacana - Mangoneada - Mexican Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Always stop here when we visit. They have artisan ice cream with unique flavors that are constantly changing. My kid loves horchata but I like to change it up. Most recently got the piñon (pine nuts) and coffee almond fudge. Both were super delicious. They have fresh juices, smoothies, Mexican snacks like elotes and fruit cups with chile and lime. They menu describes the menu items and breaks down the ingredients, so you know what you're getting. They also have a large variety of frozen pops of various flavors. I highly recommend a visit! read more

Palacana - Enjoying horchata ice cream. - Mexican Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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Ordered ice cream for a catered event! They dropped off the cooler with tons of ice cream bars. I had the strawberry cream popsicle-delicious! They also are able to meet dietary restrictions (dairy free, gluten free) read more

Palacana - Ice cream - Mexican Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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Elotes and mangoneadas! I'm in love! Fast, friendly service. Gets busy fast so you better hurry! Delicious choices all around read more

Palacana - Mexican Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

This place is great! Everything is very fresh and delicious! The Hawaiiana is delicious!! I will definitely be back! read more

Palacana - Mexican Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Another hole-in-the wall in the city! Paleterias Torpicana offers a wide variety of tasty desserts for a fraction of the price. From paletas to smoothies, your taste buds and wallet will be satisfied. After considering many options, I opted for a Gansito (mexican snack-like twinkie flavor) paleta. I was wonderfully surprised at how creamy and tasty the paleta was. The hints of chocolate and strawberry jelly complemented the creamy base of the paleta well. My friend decided to get the mangoneada, a mexican fruit drink with mangos, chili powder, and chamoy sauce, and it was equally delicious. The mango was very fresh and the sweetness added a good contrast to the spiciness of the chili powder. Just like so many people have said in other reviews, Paleterias Tropicana is a hidden gem in the city. Be prepared to feel a little squished in the store though as it is pretty small! read more

Palacana - Mexican Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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Awesome discovery on my way back from Empanada Madness. A tiny little shop in "Little Mexico", with a plethora of sweet treat options to choose from! They have paletas too! Which is amazing, as I haven't had these since I was visiting a shop in Arizona. So many flavors to choose from -- it was almost too hard to pick! I decided to get the rice paletas, which was a nice combination of sweet but not toooo sweet. I definitely recommend getting these amazing popsicles if you've never had them before. I hope to update this review some more when I get the chance to try more yummy things. But based off what I saw and had, I'm already hooked! read more

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Decided to head here last night on a whim with a group of friends. They have so many great options and we will definitely be back to try others! I'm a sucker for bubble gum ice cream and I got one scoop. Gary got Horchata, Amber went with Strawberry cheese, and her husband got Mint Chocolate Chip. Loved the bubble gum and I tried the Horchata. The Horchata was so good. Amber and her husband loved their flavors. We also shared churros which were great. Next time I want to get the Tres Marias. While we we were there so many people ordered the mangoneada and it looked awesome. Definitely want to try that as well. Great service, cool atmosphere, delicious ice cream. All I could ask for. read more

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