365 Things to Do in Memphis #58: Have a Paleta at La Michoacana
365 Things to Do in Memphis #58: Have a Paleta at La Michoacana
You may refuse to turn your air conditioner on before April, but it's never too early in the year for a paleta. Plus, what better way to celebrate the Spring of Deception than with a cold treat?
La Michoacana has five location in our area, each offering an authentic Mexican ice cream shop experience. I usually go to the Summer Avenue one, where you can get paletas made of fruit juice, or fruit and cream, or a whole array of ice cream sundaes, manganadas, and other treats—plus some snacks like nachos.
One to try is the creamy, bright pink pine nut paleta (below). It's barely sweet with a slight nutty flavor with little pine nuts in it. And because one paleta is never quite enough, I went back for a chili-mango one (above).
The combination of spicy chili and sweet tropical fruits that's absolutely wonderful, and it gets addictive quickly. La Michoacana is open year round.
Each paleta costs about $2 (though prices could vary and change) and there's no shame in going back for seconds. One summer I bought a bag of about 10 paletas and kept them in my freezer for emergencies.
Go there:
La Michoacana
6635 Winchester Rd.
1038 Goodman Rd W.
2733 Getwell Rd.
830 Germantown Pkwy.
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