As a long time West side Indy resident - THIS is the place I like to bring visitors to when they ask for authentic Hispanic Indy food (and they have a sweet tooth). The ice cream is made fresh in-house and the service is amazing. There are 30+ flavors to choose from, desserts, popsicles, and food dishes too. You're welcome to get food in-store or to go. We ordered mango ice cream, strawberries & cream, and cookie dough ice cream in waffle cones. All were delicious and well made. No worries if you don't speak Spanish, employees are happy to explain flavors or translate dishes for you - the atmosphere is welcoming and family friendly. PBS was playing on the TV when we visited for little ones. The large food pictures on the wall are great for making you want to order something new next time. I highly recommend this locally owned restaurant- ice cream is good for all year round! read more

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This shop is located in a small strip mall with ample free parking in the shared lot with the other businesses. This shop has a large dining area with a few tables to sit and enjoy your treats. They have a huge selection of scooped ice cream. Most of which are exotic/unique flavors. They also have my favorites like strawberries and cream, maganadas, yogurts, papas, elote, tosta locas, assorted frescas, and a selection of paletas (popsicles). The ice cream was fresh, and it is rumored to be house-made. The service was ok. I will admit, my interaction with them was limited, and they just did their job. I was not really hungry and just got a scoop of passion fruit ice cream. It was a decent-sized scoop and was really good. I liked the texture, consistency, and flavor. My kids got cookies and cream and Spiderman. They said the cookies and creams tasted like banana, and the Spiderman tasted like bubblegum. They were not fans. I am a huge fan of Mexican ice cream shops, and I think that this spot is a decent place to get a sweet treat. If I find myself on this side of town again, I would definitely swing by. read more

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We are obsessed with this place. It is always clean, organized, and smells sweet the moment you walk in. Everything is homemade, and you can truly taste the difference, the homemade ice cream tastes authentic and fresh every single time. The staff keeps everything well stocked and presentable, which makes ordering easy and enjoyable. We come here probably every other week for a watermelon/mangonada, and it never disappoints. The consistency, cleanliness, and quality keep us coming back. read more

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Have been here a few times and love it. I enjoy the fruit flavors the most and tend to get passion fruit. Others with me have enjoyed their flavors. Nice staff. read more

High quality locally made pasteles - both with ice and cream based popsicles. Yum! Clean and well run. read more

La Michoacana - Paleteria - Mango bar - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

This ice cream shop was a delightful surprise to find in this aging strip mall. The shop is colorful, fun and super clean. They specialize in Mexican ice creams and treats, but also sell tamales, tortas and other lunch items. I bought a mango popsicle that was filled with chunks of mango. It was delicious. Other patrons were ordering milk shakes that looked amazing. The servers are welcoming and helpful. You order up at the counter. They have about a dozen tables to sit and eat. The tv was playing cartoons during our visit. This is a great place to bring the kids for a special treat. Prices are very reasonable. read more

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1st time to this location. A large variation of ice cream, popsicles, sweet & salty desserts, and many many more! I've tried the coconut popsicle, strawberry popsicle, pistachio ice cream and the mangonada. They were delicious! I'll be back to try other flavors. Highly recommend!! read more

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La torta estaba delicioso! El servicio al cliente es excelente! La Señora es muy amable! El lugar esta grande y esta super limpia. read more

La Michoacana - Paleteria - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Heck to the yeah. You've got to try this place if you're in the mood for a sweet treat. Especially if you're looking for something with Spanish flair. But honestly, I think the treats here could fit anyone's taste pallet. There's a large variety of ice cream and other frozen treats as well as drinks. The service is great. If you're a Spanish speaker, most of the customers and employees were speaking Spanish on my visit. Of course, they're happy to help in English, too. We picked up some mangonadas. And they were fantastic! I ate more mangonada then I should have. But I don't regret it. read more

La Michoacana - Paleteria - A mangonada in the sun. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

One of my favorite ice cream shops! Creamy ice cream and so many flavors! They even have light food options. The service is great!

I was looking for a place closer to me who has good mangonadas. This place has a large selection of ice cream and popsicles (paletas). I got the small mangonada... which was actually a good size. The large is huge! Flavors are good but you've got mix it well to get that good balance of sweet/sour/spice. read more

La Michoacana - Paleteria - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Mangoneada is the way to go. There's nothing else that compares on the menu. Yeah... we tried a milkshake. It was good. But you come here for the speciality. Fun snack options if you need a salty with your sweet. read more

La Michoacana - Paleteria - Milkshake - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I tried the Mangonada frozen fruit drink because of the other Yelp reviews about it. It tasted mostly spicy, sour and salty. I'm not used to having a mostly non-sweet treat drink, but was happily surprised! The combination of flavors worked very well together. FYI: there is a 4% customer service charge that is applied to all store sales. If you pay by cash, that will eliminate the customer service charge. There is a sign taped in front of the cash register that states this, but you may miss it when ordering. read more

La Michoacana - Paleteria - Mangonada: mango sherbet, lime juice, chili powder, Chamoy sauce, and tamarind straw - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

This is my first time trying this place and I am blown away. To start off with, they have all the COVID protocols in place. All the tables are far away. Their staff is very accommodating and friendly. They helped us understand the menu and were patient with us. Coming to the food, we ordered 4 items. A Paletas de Leche, Mangoneadas, banana spilt and Pina Loco. The banana split and paletas are good. The quantity is very generous. My fav - Mangoneadas and the Pina loco. They are just amazing. Absolutely loved them! Must try I went in a little late in the evening at around 9, the whole parking was open, so am not sure how the parking scenes are. Overall, a fun visit and tried something very delicious and new today. Special shout-out to the staff. read more

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Your mouth should salivate looking at this picture. It was delicious from start to finish ! Mango chunks inside. The mango was more like a sorbet texture. So good ! And the chamoy read more

La Michoacana - Paleteria - Mangochelada - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Authentic and delicious! The location was way to find and the prices were good. The Mangonada was so flavorful with a good spice and sweetness to it. Honestly a very good place for something sweet, their selection was out of the world. Everything looked so fresh! Can't wait to come again. read more

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I'd been craving a mangonada and decided to give this place a try! Everything inside looked delicious! They have a mixed selection of ice cream treats and snacks food, like hot Cheetos with queso. My mangonada was delicious and definitely lived up to my wildest dreams! There was no fresh mango, just the sorbet, but honestly I didn't even miss it. I ordered the medium and got a whole lot! The combination of spicy and sweet was perfection. I'll be back here, for sure! read more

La Michoacana - Paleteria - Mangonada - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I was craving some of my favorite Mexican snacks. I was super excited to know this place is still open and operating well. I wanted to contribute as much as I could for their business. I ordered my usual, fresas con crema, homemade chips with hot salsa and lemon, and for my roommate I ordered the chicharon con cueritos with aguacate and sour cream. For future snack, I got my favorite Mexican chips. The staff was super friendly and supportive. There is free parking around the area and the accepted cash and credit cards for payment. They serve different Mexican snacks and ice cream! Everytime I come to this store, it's always a nostalgic. I am always reminded of home and my days growing up in Mexico. read more

La Michoacana - Paleteria - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

This place is consistently good. Some of my favs are the mangonada, strawberry aqua Fresca and the elote. They have so many different options for ice cream and even popsicles. I like that they are patient with you when you're curious about different flavors (queso and tequila) and they let you try them. It can get quite busy but the line moves pretty fast read more

When Indy first got its wave of "heladerias and treat shops" I was ecstatic! The luxury of spicy cut up fruit cocktails, chicharron preparado, or diablitos was one you could have in a bigger city like Chicago, (or you could seldomly find some at Guanajuato) you couldn't find everything under one roof. Let's just say it took Indy a loooong time to catch on -- but it did! What can't you find here? Whatever mood you're in it's a taste buds party extravaganza. From tequila flavored ice cream, to wild concoctions, we have proudly endorsed and passed along. (stuffed chip bags, elotes and snow cones topped off with chamoy!) La Michoacana is my favorite shop of all. This location in particular is clean, spacious, with splashes of bright pink and rows of treats. Seems family owned but everyone is very friendly! *As another yelper mentioned - there is a 4% cc fee so just something to keep in mind. Overall, a great place to satisfy a sweet tooth or craving. Worth checking out. read more

La Michoacana - Paleteria - spicy elotes!! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Tried out La Michoacana and needless to say their ice cream is lit. As we entered into the shop, we were kindly greeted by the employee and were offered the opportunity to try any flavor we wanted. They have so many flavors and all of them are made in the store! All their ice cream tasted exactly like how their labels described them. I went with the sorbets - they aren't too heavy and their flavor doesn't taste artificial. The cafeteria-style atmosphere had potential to be a little cleaner, but the ice-cream was the reason we went. Try this place out for sure! I'll definitely go back. I'm looking forward to their homemade ice cream and fruit bars. read more

La Michoacana - Paleteria - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I was in the mood to try something new. I had noticed this ice cream shop listed on Yelp and decided to stop in. They are located in a big shopping center with lots of parking. The dining area and the order counter are quite large, clean, and colorful. It's a lot to take in before being greeted by the owner. I noticed that most of the labels were written in Spanish which I am not fluent in. Fortunately, the owner was quite conversant in English and able to walk me through my choices. I decided to try something called the "Mangonada" which is something I would call "Fire and Ice". The frozen fruit drink is made with mango sherbet, lime juice, Chamoy sauce (made from pickled fruit and peppers and has a sweet, sour, salty, and spicy flavor combo), and chili powder. There is also a Tamarind straw as well as a long plastic spoon for digging out the chunks of mango in the "drink". The flavor was so different from anything I have had, that it did take a while to decide what I felt about it. It wasn't bad, but it was just such a different flavor that I don't know if I ever truly appreciated the quality. There were some bites where the chili powder landed squarely on the back of my palate and was hot enough to make me cough lightly. There were bites where the mango was dominant and cool/soothing. I mixed up the contents and when balanced, the sensation was fine, but I don't think I am a big fan of the combo. The tamarind straw is another unique feature of this choice. Tamarind is a tree based bean that when ripe, has a bit of sweet and sour taste. The processed pulp clings to the plastic straw that is dipped into it (think of how a corn dog batter sticks to a skewered hot dog.) The texture of the tamarind is a bit chewy (like eating a fig newton). Also note that the bottom of the straw is covered and partially filled with the tamarind so you probably won't be able to suck the liquid through the straw until you eat the tamarind off the bottom. And be aware, the chili powder and Chamoy sauce are what you will most likely suck through the straw on the first try, so be prepared for a blast of spice! I would also like to note how generous the portions are. I ordered a small and it came in a 12 Fl Oz cup with a rounded top that was filled to the rim of the cap. I measured at home and realized this was a 20 ounce serving and was considered "small". Yikes! If I go again, I would probably play it safe and try one of their numerous types of ice creams or popsicles. But, it was worth trying something new so that the next time I experience a spicy and sweet combo, I will be better able to enjoy it by having a better sense of what to expect. Review #1810 read more

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This is a great place to come for dessert. They have a massive selection of ice cream, sorbets, and popsicles in both standard and traditional Mexican flavors. The sign in the window also advertises that they have tortas (sandwiches), but you'll have to ask for them as they are not listed on the huge menuboard. Service is very friendly and bilingual. Some of the items can be a little pricey. $5 for a small (chico) cup of lime sorbet, but their "small" was actually quite large. read more

La Michoacana - Paleteria - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Don't order the Dorilocos They are below mid level The ice cream is good though lol read more

Really good popsicles and you can get any flavor dipped in chocolate! Definitely worth a try.

Amazing every time I come would recommend if your in the area and want icecream especially if you want fruit flavored icecream I recommend the mango and lime read more

If you are looking for a unique dessert experience, definitely stop by La Michoacana! I had passed this establishment countless times as I shopped at the neighboring Big Lots. Never really gave it a thought to enter. One day while my brother was visiting, we searched Yelp for a nearby dessert place. When this place popped up on the list, I was intrigued. Upon entering, I was met by a very spacious and clean shop. We went after dinner and it was fairly empty with the exception of the handful of people popping in to grab treats to-go. Lots of tables and chairs which indicate a potentially great spot to hang with friends or family. The menu was quite diverse with treats ranging from sweet (ice cream) to savory (Hot Cheetos and Cheese!). For this trip I had the paramocha (fresh fruit cup with spice and fresh orange juice) while my brother had two scoops of ice cream from their large array of choices. Both of these treats were fantastic! The paramocha was very fresh tasting and it was neat watching them make the orange juice ahead of time. The chili seasoning paired well and gave a nice, flavorful kick to the cup. Additionally, the lady behind the counter was very knowledgeable and kind. She completely broke down the ingredients in the cup for me when asked. The ice cream is very fresh tasting and has a nice balance of sweetness. Additionally, the serving sizes are huge and reasonably priced for a dessert shop. I bought the double scoop after past experience at other ice cream shops, but could have definitely gotten away one scoop. Overall, a great destination for dessert if you want to let your taste buds travel! read more

La Michoacana - Paleteria - Double scoop of ice cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Omg this is a hidden gem in Indianapolis! If you see this review you must try because the ice cream/drinks are phenomenal! They have this one menu item which has fresh fruit and some spicy seasoning which is to die for! I am so surprised that I never heard about this place because once my husband and I tried the fresh fruit cup we had to go again the next day to get some drinks. Check out our pictures! read more

La Michoacana - Paleteria - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Their homemade ice cream is sooooo good!!' They taste really fresh bc all their ice cream is made in their own kitchen! They also have over 30 flavors for you to choose from and some of them are unique. Their fruity flavored ice cream is actually made from real fruit too which is amazing! I highly highly recommend this place!!!!! read more

La Michoacana - Paleteria - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Staff was friendly and place was clean. My husband got the strawberry and I had the tequila ice cream. My ice cream reminded me of a vanilla/amaretto and his strawberry was super creamy. We've been going to an ice cream chain behind our neighborhood for years but will now make the drive to be regulars here once Summer rolls around. read more

La Michoacana - Paleteria - Strawberry and Tequila - so good - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Wow! I had no idea this place was in the same plaza as my bank. I noticed La Michoacana open sign was on. So I decided to check out the reviews. After seeing so many good reviews I went ahead inside. There was a few people inside eating ice cream. I went up to the counter to check out the menu. I spotted my favorite treat "Mangonada" so I was very excited. They offer different sizes. I thought the prices were a little high for the tiny ones. I decided on the medium which was about $7. The man behind the counter begin making it. When he was finished it came out so pretty. I like how he layered the mangos, chamoy, and etc inside the cup. After I paid I went outside and begin eating it. It was a nice flavor not too sweet and not too spicy. I loved the taste of the lime seasoning, I am sure he used tajin. Above all it was good. I would recommend people getting a medium or smaller, because it was huge. The large would be good for two people to share. Whenever I come back I will try something totally different. Ps. I love how spacious this place is. There are a lot of tables to sit at and plenty of room to move around. The bright colors are nice as well! read more

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After stopping by the taco shop, stop in here! They have elotes! And you can get it made off the cob! Such good flavor. This is a must try.

Son & I stopped here because we were looking for a special treat. LOTS of ice cream choices. It is located in a strip mall with an unimpressive interior but if you're looking for a large variety of ice cream choices, this is a great spot to stop. There will be something for everyone. Made in house, and the pistachio was delicious. Pleasant staff as well. read more

I had a strawberry milkshake and it was possibly the best one I've ever had. My wife had a mangonada and loved it. Perfect blend of salty, sweet and flavor. Manager was great in helping us decide on what to get. Can't wait to return. read more

The ice creams there are so good I would go there every day but I can't the service there is great the employees are super nice.

I had no idea there were so many different types of ice cream and paleta. They had so many flavors of fruits I have never heard of, my mind was blown. The person helping us gave us so many samples, so I got to try so many different things. I had the mamey there, and liked it so much I got a couple of paletas to go. Will definitely be back. read more

Home made ice cream for the gods!!!!! This place is tucked away in a quiet strip mall on the far west side of town. It's family owned and one of the severs behind the counter was the young son of the owners. He was so incredibly knowledgeable on the family business! The bad part: really none! They let me taste way too many favors so it was hard to decide. The bear part: ALL OF IT!!!!! read more

So a co worker introduced me to fresa con crema. One day on lunch I decided to stop in and pick up one on my lunch break. My was it the best decision I ever made it my life. It was so delicious fresh and creamy. The only downside to this place is the menu is in Spanish. There are pretty many other things in there that are good but since I can't read the menu I'm not sure what to try. read more

La Michoacana - Paleteria - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Loved it! Always get to try flavors. Settled on Strawberry cream and pistaccio! Both amazing

So delicious! The owners are great people! I usually get elotes en vaso, Fresca con crema, or the mangonada. If you aren't sure what to get as far as ice cream, they do let you sample. With me living right around the corner, I find myself here basically on a weekly basis. read more