This review is based on multiple visits because I genuinely wanted to give this place several chances before writing one. I honestly don't know why I keep coming back. The only reason I do is because my sister likes this place, but every single time they mess up my order, and my orders are as simple as they come. * First visit: I ordered two scoops in a cup (one pistachio and one coconut). I received two scoops of pistachio. * Second visit: I ordered the exact same thing. This time I received two scoops of coconut. * Third visit: I ordered elotes with all the toppings, but they forgot the mayo. * Fourth visit (today): I ordered a mixed soft serve in a cone cup, but I was charged for two soft serves instead. To make matters worse, the employees barely spoke English, making it extremely difficult to resolve the issue. When I asked why my total was about $9 when the sign clearly listed the soft serve at around $3, both employees looked confused. I actually had to ask another customer in line to translate. She explained that one of the employees accidentally charged me twice and said they would refund one of the charges and that I should wait for my receipt. I waited, got my receipt, and it only showed that I had been charged twice, there was no refund. Not once did anyone apologize for the mistake or the inconvenience. Now I have to dispute a $3 charge with my bank because of their error. It's not even about the $3. It's the principle and the inconvenience. Every single visit has had some kind of error, and after giving this location four chances, I can honestly say I do not recommend this location at all. Consistently incorrect orders, billing mistakes, poor communication, and not even a simple apology have made every visit frustrating. read more

I love it here! The space is spacious, bright, and fun! A vast menu with Mexican foods, desserts, fresh juices and so much more! I've only gotten their paletas and ITS SO DELICIOUS!! we buy it in bulk and put them in the freezer. Such a nice treat in the summer. The ladies who work here are very nice and welcoming! read more

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I love coming to La Michoacana especially this location. It is a huge spot that recently got even more seating and countertop services. The snacks are always made right in front of you and it always hits the spot. I thought it won't start solely because I wish ownership would have more staff present. Especially on a Saturday night. The place was jampacked and those ladies were working their tail off to get everyone served. If you haven't tried this place out yet, you must add it to your snack destination list. read more

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Always , always a long wait. 2 employees. 15 customers. I only come get the aguas frescas and the wait is 30 minutes. Definitely my last time here for that. read more

La Michoacana Chicago - Long line. 2 employees, always. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Very nasty attitude of one lady employee ,reluctantly she put more stuff on my corn because she was being stingy on the stuff, I asked her nicely but she rolled up her eyes ,after my ordered was done I ordered something extra and she rolled up her eyes like if they are doing me a favor or like if I was asking for free stuff ,I am bringing my business here this is my third time coming to this location and usually I spend from $30-$50 bucks every time ,and I don't think that's the right attitude towards a customer read more

So I went here today and honestly the line takes forever we were waiting there for at least 20 minutes. While me and my family were ordering they took like 20 minutes just trying to get us our items that we ordered and while they were still getting us our food they started serving other customers while we were still waiting for ours, which i think could've been resolved if they just had all people serving assisting us (they had 3 people serving) I honestly think this review wouldn't be necessary if only the line didn't take that long .In total they took like 40 minutes and I regret coming here. Regardless I got a walking taco and it was alright, there is a very good variety of ice cream flavors and some taste good, and the drinks here are also good. But inside the place is very colorful and gives off good vibes. read more

Hoy por la noche fui, habían tres señoras atendiendo, las tres señoras estaban muy lentas, había ya Artà gente y no se apuraban, dos de ellas de ratos se ponían a platicar y la gente esperando a ver a que horas las atendían, una de ellas andaba de mala cara cuando le pedía las cosas bien. El servicio está mal no se siente bien el ambiente así con esas caras y menos que no se apuran sabiendo q hay gente esperando. read more

They have a variety of options for those that have food allergies. The service is excellent and the atmosphere is friendly and welcoming.

I cannot say if the food here is good because the waits are so long. I went in last Friday around 4pm and waited 10 minutes before leaving. There was one woman working and the family had a large order for 5 people. There were two men in front of me and I just didn't have the time to wait longer. A couple of other people walked in and left when they saw three of us. I had the same experience last fall when I tried to buy ice cream. At least for the two times I tried, they business is losing money by not having more workers on staff. read more

This spot is a staple when my friend comes into town. You will never be disappointed giving it a try ! read more

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The staff was unprofessional, They let a customer cut in front of my coworkers and I while we waited over 10min trying to get a simple ice cream, before we started back to work. They said he just wanted an ice cream. Well so did we. The overall experience was poor. As soon as u walk in the floors was sticky. The restrooms were wet. And stinky. I almost slipped on the floor. All I wanted was an ice cream read more

40 min waiting time on sunday! Estuvimos esperando 40 min para ordenar parados haciendo fila en domingo en la tarde! Sugerencia: Cobren primero, asi la gente se podría sentar , convivir en familia mientras uno espera la orden, su personal puede concentrarse en preparar e ir llamando por numeros o por nombre cuando el pedido este listo. Buenos productos pero terrible modus operandi read more

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This place is so generous with their proportions! I always get the Hot Cheetos elotes and mangonada. It's soooo good. read more

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was charged extra for the corn when it doenst fill the plate with nochos. fruit was gross, Elote was disfavored, everything was just so gross. don't recommend. workers were sassy. read more

Ice cream is great never had a bad flavor. Whenever I order online and something is out they are very accommodating and call to let me know if I want to switch for something else. read more

Have you ever had a salty and sweet drink? Well give that odd but melodious combination a try with a Mexican concoction called 'mangonada'. Perfect for the summer! read more

La Michoacana Chicago - Large Mangonada - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Best Michoacana Ice Cream shop that I have ever been to. They just have such a wide variety of flavors to satisfy any ice cream craving. They have your "normal" flavors such as chocolate, vanilla, starwberry, etc. They also have tropical flavors such as tamarind, mango, and lime. Then, they have all the flavors that you could ever want in a popsicle. If that wasn't enough, they can make fruit cups that are flavored with chamoy, a sweet tamarind sauce. I can go on and on. To top it off they also have elotes on their menu, along with chips smothered in cheese, and chicharon. You can find all sorts of things in this ice cream shop. The restaurant is also very cute inside. Pink, light green, and yellow colors decorate the walls. Its just very inviting and relaxing inside. Makes you really feel like your a kid in a candy shop, frozen candy at that. There are plenty of seats to sit and enjoy your ice cream. They even have a little section catered to kids. That section is decorated with small tables and chairs seated in front of a tv that plays nonstop cartoons. If you are ever craving an ice cold treat, stop on by at La Michoacana! read more

La Michoacana Chicago - The creamiest strawberry ice cream everrrr - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Hands down the best La Michoacana in Chicago. Not only does it have a wide variety of offerings from paletas (water or cream based) to agua frescas and cheetos or doritos...everything is LABELED. So you don't have to waste any time asking your server what something is and pointing to it. Hubby and I went there last night for one final hurrah. We've been indulging in ice cream, sorbet, or gelato every night for the last 8 nights as we were on vacation. He went with a pistachio paleta while I went with a mango one covered in chocolate. There was a huge line but it went kind of fast but we did wait at least 10-15 minutes. Bill for both was $5.50 as there was an 85 cent upcharge to get my paleta dipped in chocolate. Staff was super nice. read more

The one hour wait to order was worth it! And I rarely believe that. I can't even imagine how long the wait would be if it was the summer time. So first of, the place is spacious, cute, and popping! I can see why everyone wants to hang out and chill there in the summer. Also, it is very clean. I mean this is a big busy place and for them to keep it clean during a rush is impressive. I think it also shows how people respect the workers and the space. The menu is extensive and I love it! I am usually overwhelmed by big menus but this place made me excited. They have all the flavors I miss from my country and new items to try as well. My favorite of course is the mango with chamoy. I did not know you can mix those two together, it is pure genius. Lastly, the paletas was refreshing, sweet, and you know it is fresh made. I want to come back here and try every single thing in the menu. This place is highly recommended!!! read more

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Experience: This review was completed during the Shelter-in-Place and Covid Pandemic. Business was very compliant with social distancing, which I really appreciate. Staff was very professional and patient. Parking: There is a parking lot located on the side of the business. It has a pink wall with a wired fence. You might miss it if you do not pay attention. There is also paid street parking right in front, but why do that when you can get free parking in their lot. Worth: Oh yes. This is worth a visit. This specific location appears to be larger compared to other Michoacana. I ordered the Strawberry Milkshake (As pictured below) and it surely did not disappoint. We also had an elotes, but we ate that up before I even took a picture lol Overall, their menue has numerous items, that it might take you a while to even choose. read more

La Michoacana Chicago - a hand holding a cup of milkshake - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

4.5 stars... I can totally see why. They make their own ice cream here. It's cold and creamy and just... YUM! I love paletas... I know. I'm never gonna be a skinny girl. But every time I walk into this place I just don't care. I am a simple girl. When I find something I like I stick with it. But not here. I get a different paleta every time I go because I literally wanna try everything. And I'm not afraid because I know I'll just love it... no matter what it is. This is so not me, folks. ^_~ The staff is super friendly. Now... not everyone speaks English and I don't speak Spanish so sometimes it takes a smile and some patience but totally worth it. For real. Eat here. =] =] read more

La Michoacana Chicago - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

There are many Hispanic Neverias in Albany Park. Similarly, they all have mangoneada. Who has the best-tasting chili sauce? I voted La Michoacan Premium! I had the limon-flavored mangoneada. That probably would be my favorite kind of Mexican snack. I love limon and I cannot lie...Oops, I think I've used this lyrical line way too many times so far. Hubby concurred with my evaluation on the chili sauce as well. He had the regular, mango-flavored mangoneada. We were chatting about mangoneada on the way like two (2) nerds discussing the molecular structure of sodium benzoate. There are many choices of pelatas, Aguas frescas, ice creams, and seven (7) or eight (8) different flavors of mangoneada. I don't think everything I named on the previous sentence is exhaustive. They have a plenty of seating, with restrooms for patrons onsite. Hence, it's a comfortable place to hang out and to enjoy your treats. The closet public transportation is the CTA 81 (Lawrence) bus. However, if you wanna explore Albany Park for fun, utilize the CTA Kedzie Brown Line station. Once you exit the station, head north on Kedzie until reaching Lawrence. Then turn east on Lawrence. read more

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I'm not too familiar with Mexican desserts but everything I tried was delicious! I love the guava ice cream and the mango pieces with chili powder. You can taste the freshness in all their ice creams. Will definitely be back to try the popsicles! Luckily there wasn't much of a line when I got here but I can see how it could get crowded really fast in the summer. read more

La Michoacana Chicago - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The dessert I got here was good. My recognition for the place, however is that for non-native Spanish speakers, would have a better menu for them to get an idea about the different dessert options. read more

When I first moved to Chicago, I discovered their water based ice cream which reminds me of childhood when the ice cream truck drove through neighborhoods selling the red/white/blue popsicles. I love their paletta (popsicle bars) made of water or cream. My personal favorites are the Guava, Kiwi/Strawberry and Mango paletta. My best pal loves their water based ice cream since she cannot eat dairy. They are surcharging if you use a credit card so bring cash. read more

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Their ice cream is bomb! The creamy paletas are creamy, and their water paletas are juicy. I love their coconut, chocolate, and lime paletas, and also the fresas con queso ice cream. Not only that, but they serve other items as well... They have elotes, Dorilocos, mangoñadas, and even sandwiches. But the reason I am giving 3 stars are for 2 reasons... 1) Their lines are always long. It takes forever just to get to the front and 2) I went there early one day... The girl took a while to get to me, and when she finally served me, she barely put my order on the counter, and more on the edge. It fell into the granola but it wasn't my fault. I know she got frustrated, but glad she held her composure. Overall, the quality of their deserts are top notch, customer service could be worked on, and I still have yet to try their savory stuff. read more

Sadly this is the latest closing Michoacana... Despite their business hours being the latest, they still don't honor them, even if there is a line and you are inside. We arrived at 10:55pm, and were told they would not serve us. I asked what time they closed and was informed at 11pm, showed them my phone and was given the answer that they go by THEIR clock. They're not on Central Standard Time -06:00 but rather La Michoacana Standard Time apparently. Now on to review their products. Their fresas con crema are sub-par to all other Michoacanas in Chicago. The cream is watered down and the strawberries are never ripe. Don't bother wasting your time or money at this location. For the absolute best fresas con crema in Chicago, you MUST go to La Michoacana on Fullerton near Long. read more

La Michoacana Chicago - Arrived at 10:55pm. Closing time is 11pm. Employees refused service. Take a look at screen shot time, taken after standing in for a few min. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Lost of variety at La Michoacana and authentic flavors, so I understand why they get so much business. The service was very slow even though there was a long line. There was only 2 workers when I visited. I had the Doritos locos and it wasn't for my taste. It looked great in the photo on their banner, so I ordered it but I was disappointed. I'm sure some people would love it but it was not for me. I did not enjoy the canned onions or radish it contained. It was too sour for me and not very spicy. I was expecting something very different than what I received. The Doritos tacos contains: Doritos, another type of chip, hot sauce, cucumber, some sort of pick de gallo, white cheesy sauce, radish, canned onions, and avocado The elotes was very good though! Overall my experience was just okay. I recommend sticking to the ice cream or elotes. read more

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If you're craving something sweet this is a great place to go to. They offer a variety of sweets and snacks. My go-to is their mango icecream topped with mango chunks (basically a mangonada w/o the chamoy). I also really like their fresas con crema (strawberries and cream). It is basically a sweet milk dessert with fresh cut strawberries in it. Beware if you're lactose intolerant though! read more

La Michoacana Chicago - Mango ice cream with mango chunks - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I love love love Ice cream! And any Michoacana always hits the spot. I love the mangonada. It's delicious! The tortas are always good. And the fruits they have are always juicy and fresh! read more

We came here after dinner. We got the rum raisin and Oreo paletas. It was packed and waited for like 30 min but good price for dessert.

If you're looking for a decent place to try a variety of Mexican refreshments, La Michoacana Premium is one of them! The first time I went I tried a tostiloco with everything on it as well as a strawberry agua fresca and neither disappointed! The only thing that made me take a star off is depending on the type and time of day you go. It can be packed with 3-4 workers only and you'll have to wait for an hour or two. read more

Have been a La michoacana fan since back in Mexico, when I found out they were opening a Michoacana in my neighborhood I was really exited. Since the first day I visited I fell in love with the place, everything sis really great, the flavors the atmosphere. great location and overall great place. 100% recommended. read more

So thrilled that this is around the corner from me! This whole time.....and I never knew! Albany park Gem... Anyway, I was so blown away by the variety of flavors I had to take a picture. So I took several. The service was very pleasant and patient. They let me try everything I wanted, did not rush me. I really liked that individual, unrushed attention. Ferrer Rocher ice cream! Piña colada with so much coconut! Pine nut, mango chili ice/fruit, guava, lime, rum raisin, pineapple, strawberry, watermelon, caramel, coconut....dried fruit w/cream patelas, plum, tamarindo, piña colada, nuez/walnut, blackberry, cookies & cream, cheesecake, some crazy nut flavor, butter pecan. Just anything you want. stuff I cannot even pronounce but that is traditional Mexican flavor....and I speak Spanish very well! ...you could go here for a year straight and try different combos, and you still won't get through the list!! The have yogurt & fresh fruit. They have agua frescas of so many kinds.... If you want something sweet and cold, and well made---this is the place. read more

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five stars for the watermelon water!! i want it every day for the rest of forever. Also if you come at night expect a large line! This place is super popular which is pretty telling to how good everything is :) read more

Edit: I'm glad a neighborhood business is doing well, but this place seems to be run really inefficiently, so that wait times (time spent standing in a very long line) can be 15-20 minutes, while the staff buzz around behind the counter. I get that they do things from scratch, and have a need to clean every crumb and drop between orders, and that the person who made your order is the person who rings you up, but it takes too long to be practical. They could designate one person to do the clean-up as the others prep the orders, and have another work the register, or divide up stations, and move things along in a much faster and less frustrating way. Honestly, the 20 minutes spent standing in line this last time just gave me lots of time to contemplate the inefficiencies, and think about how I'm less likely to come back. Had to try it out, just once, to see if it was any good. Then had to go again, just to make sure. In the interest of thoroughness, I was forced to go again. The verdict? I may have to go again, just to be really, really certain. This place has a really wide and interesting range of flavors of frozen treats. The decor is still a little sparse, and the prices aren't yet listed on the main signs behind the counter, but it's spacious and clean, and their products are tasty and reasonably priced. A nice addition to the neighborhood. read more

O stars if it be possible. The wait here is ridiculous and you're order isn't always in place.

So many flavors it's hard to decide which one to pick ‍ I decided on a strawberry milk palette dipped in chocolate covered with peanuts. DELICIOUS!!!definitely will be back to try some more. read more

Mexican ice cream is unique both in the taste and the expensive unusual flavors and varieties. Just like gelato, it must be tasted!

Simply the best. Better than all the rest (at least in the neighborhood). So many yummy frozen, sweet and and savory treats, paletas... But I come for the ice cream. Amazing flavors. I love the creamy flavors especially the pine nut, hazelnut, cooked cream, pistachio, coconut, walnut and tequila with toasted almonds. My favorite by far is their rum raisin. I love this place and will return to ever time I'm in Chicago. read more

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