On hot summer days, you can't beat the relief of a sweet, chocolate dipped, frozen banana from this place. Take shelter under one of a couple of tables with umbrellas outside, or hunker down in the small interior of the shop to enjoy. If the chocolate bananas and strawberries aren't enough, they truly have something for everyone. Popsicles in all sorts of amazing flavors from tamarind to coconut to mango and everything in between. They have freshly cut fruit, which is packed tightly into good sized containers and sprinkled with lime and chili to order. The ice cream is super tasty, and while their selection can be limited, they always have fantastic flavors. One of the best things is the mango cup with lime and chili. Basically, blended mango puree, frozen with a stick in it. When you order it, they squeeze lime and squirt hot sauce into the cup... It's a wonderful mix of sour, spicy, and sweet--a great way to spend a hot afternoon.
I think they also serve food here, but I've never ordered any. While I don't speak Spanish, I can always get by with the point and indicate number of desired (frozen bananas, mango cups, scoops of sweet, sweet ice cream) I want. Whenever I go in, whoever is working is always patient and kind with my stilted ordering.
They have shorter hours in the winter, but it's absolutely the place to be in the summer... or just wait for their paleteria men to walk by your house with their little bell-clad carts. read more