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Paleteria Tropicana

3.7 (18 reviews)
Open • 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Sara S.

This location is not that good. I asked for one cup of pistachio and lemon ice cream. I got one pistachio and another kind I ask of lemon they said no. Then they scooped it out and put it back in the ice cream. We went through this process three times before I gave up. Just got the lime ice cream. Then 15 minutes they turned up there music a lot. Like they don't care about there customers. The main problem was not understanding English and the cross contamination. I'm not allergy to anything luckily but I know people who are. That with this disregard probably couldn't eat here.

Josh L.

Sneaky good snack place! I always wondered why just a plain old dessert place didn't exist where you could get a variety of pies, cakes, coffees, smoothies, and ice cream. This place is still not that, but it's the closest thing I have found. They have a unique variety of flavors and a menu you can't really find in one place anywhere else. The smoothies, for example, are much more interesting than you'll find at most chains, such as Jamba Juice. Same goes for the popsicles. They take classic items--the banana split, for example--and make it interesting by letting you choose your ice cream flavors. The ice cream flavors aren't quite as interesting as those at, say, Glacé, but the texture seems decent. Other unexpected items are churros, funnel cake with ice cream, and flour wheels, which are like, fried flour or something. I don't remember. The churros are solid and handmade, and are some of the better ones I have tasted. It was also yummy to dip my churro in my girlfriend's split. ...... Ahem. Anyhoo, the atmosphere is the knock against Paleteria. You are welcomed by an unpleasant smell akin to strong bleach or something. Maybe it's strong bleach. The sun was beaming in through the glass during our evening visit, and it got pretty warm in there. It's also kind of a confusing spot to find the first time. ...... Okay, I better wrap this up before I get in trouble. Er, not like that. I meant...never mind. Uniqueness: 5/5 Atmosphere: 1.5/5 Note: Un menú español está disponible.

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4 years ago

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4 years ago

Good food. Nice staff. They slay that horchata. I asked for half fresa and half horchata. Delicious.

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10 years ago

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6 years ago

Amazing smoothies, popsicles, and ice cream. very nice and amazing customer service. highly recommend if you want a little snack

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Took my daughter for an ice cream cone Carolina was super nice & very helpful. We will be back

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