Tis The Season.... Tis The Season.... For Paletas! For Paletas!

The summer heat in South Texas is no joke. The temperature can easily reach over 100 degrees Fahrenheit, and the humidity makes you feel like you're swimming in a pool of sweat. But don't despair, there's a delicious way to cool off: paletas! Paletas are Mexican popsicles made with fresh fruit and natural ingredients. You can find them in a variety of flavors, from mango to coconut to watermelon. Some even have chili powder or chamoy for a spicy kick. They are cheap, refreshing, and satisfying. And they are healthier than the sticky, syrupy popsicles you may have grown up with. Paletas are often sold by street vendors but increasingly you can find snack shops specializing in paletas and other goodies!HereisalistbasedonreviewsfoundonSanAntonioRestaurants.

Tropicana Ice Cream Shop – Tropicana offers three locations, and all serve ice cream, paletas, Mangonadas with fresh fruit, and drinks. San Antonio Restaurants member, Renee Irby said, “La Tropicana (offers) great snacks, clean, and great service.” 8223 Marbach Rd #119, 8214 FM 78 Suite 101, and11019CulebraRdSuite118

El Paraiso Ice Cream – The oldest Paleteria in San Antonio and the place I first learned about them around 1985. El Paraiso makes paletas not just to be sold in the store but is a major wholesaler. The treats they make here are not only refreshing and delicious they are very cost affordable. For the first 35 years paletas went for $0.50 each. Only because of the economy in the last few years have they had to adjust the price twice. Paletas now go for $0.60. San Antonio Restaurants member, Natalie G. Taylor said, “I love this place! Their paletas are fabulous and the (number) of flavors is amazing.” 1934 Fredericksburg Rd.

Paleteria – Run by a local husband and wife team, Joey and Cecy Rodriguez. The Paleteria makes a large variety of paleta flavors which they change regularly. They use only fresh ingredients and strive to make them delicious, healthy, and beautiful!

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Holypops – Holypops takes the traditional paleta and, as Chef Emeril Lagasse used to say,kicksthemupanotch!Infact,Holypops kicks them up a couple of notches. You start with the paleta then decorate it with everything from chamoy to Fruity Pebbles. They offer more than 40 flavors of paletas and 30 plus toppings! 19141 Stone Oak Pkwy Suite 303, 5615 Lone Star Pkwy (Alamo Ranch).

8811 Fredericksburg Rd

Tostadas Tipo la Siberia - shredded chicken breast, avocado, pico, cilantro & jalapeño cream, pickle chiles & watermelon rinds! So good and refreshing!