Sad... classic place where they open and they are not even ready... that's not even the problem, this place is overpriced, and on top of it they advertise on their own signs inside the place at one price and charge it at a different price, the "torta de asada" sign says $12.50 and $15.00 for combo, they charge me $16 and I mentioned to the woman upfront an she says I don't know, calls another woman in the back and she says I guess they raised the price, do you want it or not? That was not the question, I don't mind paying a dollar extra, just take the sign down, and I told her then you might want to remove that sign that has a lower price... for a simple lunch do 2 I paid over $60 not worth it for the bad slow and rude service, do not recommend this place. read more

Good food! It's a bit pricey but it's worth it. I love the fresas con crema they also have good elite.

Not much to say but good all the way around. The place was clean. The food was Chingon. And the service was on point they helped me out with no problem. Mas chingon! read more

Now it's crowded all the time!!! That's cause there's so many option and all very delicious!!! They've got paletas de crema, y de hielo my favorite are the strawberries and cream, and the mango w/ Chile. If you need a vacation to Mexico and need just a taste get the Elote Chorriados. It's a cup of elote, butter, mayo, Chile powder bit of lemon centered into another plate that has your choice of chips covered in queso fresco and Valentina! Crazy good! Just make sure you go on an empty stomach and be prepared for the bloated- ness (maybe that's just my case...) However everything is super good paletas are better than Micho's in my opinion and price wise it's very affordable! read more

El Tropico Paleteria - a menu on the wall - Mexican Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Delicious, architectural mango explosion in a cup. #24 is shredded jicama, gummy worms, tamarind candy, mango and Cheetos on top of mango sorbet, fried peanuts, strawberries, chamoy sauce and more mango inside. Kiwi and mango/strawberry paleta were tasty too. read more

El Tropico Paleteria - an ice cream sundae - Mexican Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

I stopped for a quick fruit cup , but when I ate a grape it didn't taste right. I turn on my interior car lights and the grapes look like this ... I've never seen a grape with what looks to be herpes ?? I don't recommend this as a stop anytime. read more

El Tropico Paleteria - Grapes - Mexican Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Well.... they use some sort of tajin that has seeds and little straw like pieces. It was pretty gross. A 5 star on the strawberry paleta. A Zero stars on the ezquites. Don't try the ezquites, no flavor, no salt. All u taste is the Mayo. The staff looks like their angry, no smiles, no small talk.. 2 stars bc it was clean and fast service. read more

This is by far my favorite place to get desert ever. The picture is of the number 8 which is now, my favorite desert. Super friendly staff as well: ) read more

El Tropico Paleteria - Mexican Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Best place I have ever been too. Way better then "the paleta bar". I used to come her when I was a kid and when I came back in to town this is the first place I wanted to go. Still my favorite and will always recommend. Thank you guys for always making it worth my wait to come home and get some real sweet treats. read more

So today we went in just to get a horchata and I saw that they redid the menu boards and I couldn't resist getting something yummy! I ordered tosti camerones which is hot Tostitos chips with lots I do mean lots of shrimp and cucumber, lime chili and hot sauce!! I'm in love and it was only $6.75 I'm addcited!!!! What else am I going to eat next! Gotta try it!! read more

El Tropico Paleteria - Tosti Camerones - Mexican Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

This is the perfect place to come get your favorite Mexican antojitos. So many delicious choices for whatever mood you're in. Whether you want a delicious paleta of a variety of flavors to choose from, tostilocos, aguas frescas, Mexican sodas, whatever you can think of they most likely have it. Definitely stopping here anytime my family and I are in town. read more

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Staff is super friendly, have been in several times (it has become an addiction) lol Love the natural paletas, we've tried several and their YUMMMY. My all time favorite is the CHORREADA (cant go wrong with corn and house made chips) perfect little place for a sweet or savory snack read more

El Tropico Paleteria - Chorreada (corn inside that cup) - Mexican Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

This place is a great spot for a quick snack or a cold agua fresca (fruit flavored water) They serve a variety of snacks, ice cream, and chips. I love their mangoneadas trust me get one when you first try this place out. Other than that everything is delicious. Summer nights and weekend nights is when this place is really busy. They're family friendly and bilingual. The only downside is that they're a bit disorganized when taking orders. Overall a good place, check it out. read more

El Tropico Paleteria - Getting a quick bite to eat - Mexican Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Super nice inside and clean! So many choices of sweet and savory food! The only thing I would say that it would be great for them to add the details of the options they have especially for new clients that are not familiar with just pictures. Give a brief description of all items on menu. read more

Great food!!! Amazing food and great price! Everything is great and so many options! Great service!

I love this place! They have so many options on the menu, I feel like I could go here regularly for months and not try everything they have to offer. Paletas, aguas frescas, bionicos, nachos, tortas, fruta con limón y tajin... that barely scratches the surface. The staff are all extremely friendly. I feel like I go here at least once a week. The only problem is I'm straight gringo and some of their staff don't speak English. That's not enough for me to take a star away though. Plus, good thing for me I know words like camarones, jamón, queso, elote, fresa, nuez, piña, sandia (ABQ I know you're with me on that one). Point is, even if you don't know some of those words, I hope you can at least count to 20 en español because they got pictures with numbers. Or just point and say por favor ya na'mean? This is another one of those places I will bring anyone from out of town to. I've lived in San Diego and Tucson and never found a place quite like this one. Not to be missed. read more

El Tropico Paleteria - Piña con frutas mas chingonas. Ok maybe that's not the actual name on their menu but go check for yourself if you think I'm lying - Mexican Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

De por si ya estan feas las viejas de el lugar i tienen una actitud feo tambien le ise una simple pregunta i me contesto como que le pedi algo gratis yo nunca el la vida voy ir a ests negocio otraves hay muchas paleteria en Albuquerque pa tener que aguantar le viejas feas geniosas The helpers in this business were not helpful at all I asked her a simple question about something on the menu the girl walked away with the horrible attitude like I asked her to give me something for free i will never go to this location never in my life again there is a great paleteria on bridge and and isleta that is awsome read more

I wish they had there curbside number up to date had Tried calling for curbside multiple times and no answer.

The building may be kinda small but wow, the desserts are great! I'm a big fan of the cream cocktail with strawberry and banana. The banana split and the mar y Tierra (water and earth) are also one of my personal favorites. There are over 30 options! read more

First time here today, the customer service was TERRIBLE the girls acted like they hated their life and were RUDE! Blank stares when asked a question rude responses. Wanted to tell them all to wipe that dirty look off their faces. Will not return! Super slow service as well. Totally disappointed. The only friendly girl was the one cleaning tables. read more

Great desserts and snacks, so many things to choose from sometimes hard to make a decision.

This place is awesome! Get my fill as Much I can! Staff is super nice and great environment

If I could do no starts I would this place has the most disrespectful employees. I went to order and all the employees where hanging out in the back when someone finally came to take the order the young lady was very rude and began to roll her eyes at my family and rudely began to take our order they gave me a pager and told me to take a seat and the pager never went off when I went to ask after waiting they said they had already called out my order and I didn't pay attention! I processed to pay and the whole time the girls keep eyeballing my family and I! I finally got bugged and asked to talk to the manager and when we came out it was just a big joke what I was telling him and didn't seem to care that a paying customer was getting that type of treatment!!! Very upset can't believe I payed and got laughed at very disrespectful employees!!! read more

So this is probably one of my favorite desert places to eat at , fresas con crema is probably the best ! That's a crowd favorite if you ask me . You could never go wrong with getting that ! read more

Frescas con crema is my favorite here but that's even hard to say because everything on this menu is delicious! They're very fast and this place is always busy! So much of a selection. By far my favorite michocana. read more

Really expensive. But they have some good goodies . If you buy some chips with cheese it will at least cost you like 6 dollars really expensive. Not really worth the waste read more

Everything is good popsicles the nachos the corn on the cob and I always get a grape Fanta. Fresh coconut too

I love this place everything I have tried from here has just been amazing. My favorite thing to order by far is the vanpirito its amazing.

Worst customer service ever! The two times I've gone in no one has helped me . The first time I had to complain to the lady for her to help me. Second time the place was completely empty and no one acknowledged that I was even there. Like some others reviews mentioned they're better places you can go where the ice cream and customer service will be better. You don't have to deal with rude disrespectful employees. read more

I always go here, it is honestly more better that the michokana, they make all there ice cream is home made, so you know they aren't just store bought, everything is so good I have trouble picking just one thing. I recommend the Ferro Rocher ice cream, and the cookie and cream ice cream, they are so good so is the coconut ice cream. read more

Favorite place in Albuquerque. I used to love la michoacana until I found this place. The portions are huge, and the food is AMAZING!! Everything is a must try! All of the fruit is so fresh! The elotes, nachos and agua de frutas are my favorite! If you love la michoacana, you MUST try this place. I guarantee it will be your new favorite. read more