Handcrafted popsicles, artisan ice cream, and frozen treats made from real fruit and generations of Laredo tradition. Every bite is a celebration of the Valley.
La Paletera was born from a simple conviction: the best frozen treats don't need shortcuts. In the heart of Laredo, where summer stretches long and the sun rewards those who earn it, we set out to make something that honors both the heat and the heritage.
Every popsicle, every scoop of ice cream, every frozen crema is crafted from real fruit, whole milk, and recipes that have lived in our family longer than we can remember. We source locally when we can, import when we must, and never compromise on what goes into every stick and cup.
From bold tropical punches to velvety crema classics, every flavor is a promise of real ingredients and honest craftsmanship.
Sweet Ataulfo mango, pulpy and intense. The taste of a Laredo summer afternoon, frozen at peak ripeness.
Velvety whole-milk ice cream with real vanilla bean. Rich, smooth, and impossible to eat too fast.
Tangy tamarind with a whisper of chili. The kind of popsicle that makes you close your eyes and smile.
River-bed strawberries swirled into sweet cream. A two-tone classic that never gets old.
Dark chocolate and Oaxacan-style cinnamon coffee. Bold enough for adults, sweet enough for anyone.
Wild lime, sharp and bright, with just enough sugar to make it sing. The ultimate heatwave cure.
And many more seasonal and rotating flavors
Ask About Today's SpecialsWe buy the best — ripe mangoes from local orchards, wild limes from the Valley, vanilla from the source. No concentrates, no shortcuts.
Every flavor is mixed, poured, and frozen by hand. Our small batches mean every popsicle gets the attention it deserves.
Our freezing process preserves texture and flavor — no ice crystals, no waxiness. Just smooth, clean taste from first bite to last.
Every popsicle, every cup, every cone is served with the warmth of a family business that considers every customer a neighbor.
1212 International Blvd
Laredo, TX 78045
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