Lmvl SoCal - Issue 3 (July 2018)

5 BEST MEXICAN PALETERIAS IN ORANGE COUNTY

by Alma Pedroza Mexican paletas come in two categories agua and leche, and traditionally made with wooden sticks. I took on the very difficult task of finding and tasting the Best Paletas in Orange County. All in the name of good journalism. Here are my top five paleterias picks: La Michoacana Express 300 E. 4th St. #101, Santa Ana 11am-9pm Leche: $2.50 | Agua: $2.25 This place is proving to be worthy of the name "La Michoacana." There are many with similar names, but do not be fooled. Each one is owned and operated differently. Their best seller is mango con chile. I had the arroz con leche which was so good. It was creamy and freckled with cinnamon all over.

Located in the heart of La Calle Cuatro, this is a perfect place to enjoy a paleta on a bench while kids run around.

Paleteria Azteca 17292 McFadden Ave Suite G, Tustin 10:30am-8:30pm Leche: $2.25 | Agua: $2.00 | Tropical Fruits: $2.25 This is a family run paleteria and they've been making them for generations. You can expect to find abuelo in the kitchen making, prepping and managing the whole system.

He learned how to make awesome paletas from his youth in Michoacan. They offer 63 flavors of water and milk based artisanal popsicles. Even a black one made from Zapote Negro. My daughter loved the circus cookie popsicle.

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