La Michoacana menu is a Mexican ice cream and popsicle shop, or paletería, known for fresh fruit paletas (popsicles), scooped ice cream (nieves/helados), mangonadas, and Mexican snacks like elotes and tostilocos. Most items are cheap. At the Metairie, Louisiana shop used for the prices here, paletas run $3.49, a single scoop is $4.99, and snacks start around $2.99. There is no single national La Michoacana company. The name is shared by thousands of independent, family-run shops, so menus and prices change from store to store.
This guide covers the menu and prices for ice cream, sundaes, paletas, mangonadas, snacks (antojitos), fruit specialties, churros, ice cream sandwiches, and newer treats like pop cakes and Dubai chocolate. All prices come from the official direct-order site of La Michoacána in Metairie, Louisiana, checked on October 23, 2026. Because each La Michoacana is its own business, your local shop may price or name things a little differently.
About La Michoacana (Independent Shops)
La Michoacana is the name used by many Mexican ice cream and popsicle shops across the United States. It is not a chain. There is no head office, no single owner, and no national menu.
The tradition comes from Tocumbo, a small town in the state of Michoacán, Mexico. Families from that town spread the paletería business all over Mexico, then brought it to the U.S. Many shops share the same name and the familiar pink sign, but each one is run by its own family.
Because of this, the menu you see below is from one real shop: La Michoacána in Metairie, Louisiana (it also has stores in Harvey and Kenner). Prices come from that shop’s official online ordering site. A La Michoacana near you may carry different flavors and charge different prices.
Source: La Michoacána official site (Metairie, LA), getsauce.com/order/site/la-michoacana. Background on the independent paletería network: Southern Foodways Alliance and Austin Chronicle. Accessed October 23, 2026.
La Michoacana Quick Facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Type of shop | Mexican ice cream and popsicle shop (paletería) |
| Food served | Paletas, ice cream, mangonadas, churros, Mexican snacks |
| Service style | Counter order, pickup, and local delivery |
| Typical price range | About $2 to $20 per item |
| Prices from | La Michoacána, Metairie, Louisiana |
| Price channel | Official pickup and delivery site |
| Menu checked | October 23, 2026 |
| Official ordering | getsauce.com/order/site/la-michoacana |
Prices and Location Note (Read First)
Prices and availability may vary by location. Delivery prices may be higher than pickup prices. Tax, add-ons, and fees may cost extra. Check your nearest La Michoacana for the latest local menu.
All prices in this guide are for pickup and direct delivery from the Metairie, Louisiana shop. They are not dine-in prices and not third-party app prices (like DoorDash or Uber Eats), which are often higher. Every table uses this one shop and one ordering channel, so the numbers stay consistent.
Menu Snapshot and Price Range
Here is a fast look at what things cost. It helps you plan before you order.
| Category | Price Range | Good Starter Item |
|---|---|---|
| Paletas (popsicles) | $3.49 | Mango Paleta |
| Ice cream scoops | $4.99 to $9.99 | Single Scoop |
| Sundaes | $6.49 to $12.99 | Single Scoop Sundae |
| Mangonadas | $5.49 to $12.99 | Mangonada Small |
| Snacks (antojitos) | $2.99 to $10.49 | Elote En Vaso Small |
| Fruit specialties | $1.99 to $9.99 | Chocofresas |
| Churros | $2.99 to $13.99 | 4pc Churros |
| Pop cakes / pancakes | $12.99 to $14.99 | Mini Pancakes |
| Dubai chocolate | $10.99 to $19.99 | Dubai Chocolate Bar Small |
Source: La Michoacána official order site (Metairie, LA). Accessed October 23, 2026.
Cheapest Items Worth Ordering
Want a treat without spending much? These are the lowest-priced items on the menu, and they are all solid picks.
| Item | What It Is | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Chocofresas | Chocolate-dipped strawberry | $1.99 |
| Filled Churro | One stuffed cinnamon churro | $2.99 |
| Chips | A bag of chips | $2.99 |
| Chocobanano | Chocolate-dipped banana | $3.49 |
| Any Paleta | Fruit or cream popsicle | $3.49 |
| Elote Entero | Corn on the cob with toppings | $3.99 |
Helados (Ice Cream)
La Michoacana makes Mexican-style ice cream, called helados or nieves. You can get it by the scoop, in a bubble waffle, or by the quart to take home. A single scoop starts at $4.99, and a full quart is $14.99. The esquimal is a popsicle dipped in chocolate and covered with toppings you pick.
| Item | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Ice Cream Single Scoop | One scoop of ice cream | $4.99 |
| Ice Cream Double Scoop | Two scoops | $7.99 |
| Ice Cream Triple Scoop | Three scoops | $9.99 |
| Bubble Waffle Ice Cream | Fresh bubble waffle, a scoop, and toppings | $8.99 |
| Quart of Ice Cream | A full quart to take home | $14.99 |
| Esquimal | Handmade paleta dipped in chocolate with toppings | $4.99 |
| Fresh Fruit Sorbet | Fruit sorbet scoop | $4.99 |
Source: La Michoacána official order site (Metairie, LA). Accessed October 23, 2026.
Sundaes
Sundaes build on the scoops with whipped cream and toppings. The banana split lets you pick three flavors. The churro split pairs a triple-scoop sundae with two cinnamon churros, which is a lot of dessert for $12.99.
| Item | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Single Scoop Sundae | One scoop with toppings | $6.49 |
| Churro Bites Sundae | Single scoop sundae with churro bites | $7.99 |
| Double Scoop Sundae | Two scoops with toppings | $9.49 |
| Triple Scoop Sundae | Three scoops with toppings | $10.99 |
| Banana Split | Three flavors in a banana split | $11.99 |
| Churro Split | Triple scoop sundae with two churros | $12.99 |
Source: La Michoacána official order site (Metairie, LA). Accessed October 23, 2026.
Paletas (Popsicles)
Paletas are the heart of any La Michoacana. These are Mexican popsicles made with real fruit and cream. At this shop every single paleta is $3.49, whether it is a simple fruit bar or a cream-based flavor packed with cookies. Water-based ones (like mango or lime) taste light and fruity. Cream-based ones (like oreo or pecan) taste rich. The list below shows a sample of the flavors on offer, not the whole flavor wall.
Fruit Paletas (Water Based)
| Flavor | Also Known As | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Mango Paleta | Mango | $3.49 |
| Spicy Mango Paleta | Mango Picante | $3.49 |
| Strawberry Paleta | Fresa | $3.49 |
| Watermelon Paleta | Sandia | $3.49 |
| Pineapple Paleta | Piña | $3.49 |
| Lime Paleta | Limon | $3.49 |
| Cucumber with Lime and Tajin | Pepino con Limon y Tajin | $3.49 |
| Guava Paleta | Guayaba | $3.49 |
| Tamarind Paleta | Tamarindo | $3.49 |
| Passion Fruit Paleta | Maracuya | $3.49 |
| Soursop Paleta | Guanabana | $3.49 |
| Jamaican Flower Paleta | Jamaica | $3.49 |
Cream Paletas (Milk-Based)
| Flavor | Also Known As | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Strawberry and Cream Paleta | Fresa con Crema | $3.49 |
| Oreo Paleta | Cookies and cream | $3.49 |
| Pecan Paleta | Nuez | $3.49 |
| Gansito Paleta | Mexican snack cake flavor | $3.49 |
| Vanilla Paleta | Vainilla | $3.49 |
| Coconut Paleta | Coco | $3.49 |
| Horchata Paleta | Cinnamon rice flavor | $3.49 |
| Strawberry Cheesecake Paleta | Cheesecake | $3.49 |
| Cinnamon Churro Paleta | Churro | $3.49 |
| Ferrero Rocher Paleta | Chocolate hazelnut | $3.49 |
| Fruity Pebbles Paleta | Cereal flavor | $3.49 |
| Cotton Candy Bubble Gum Paleta | Chicle | $3.49 |
Two upgrades cost a little more: the Esquimal (chocolate-dipped paleta with toppings) is $4.99, and the Dubai Paleta is $9.99.
Source: La Michoacána official order site (Metairie, LA). Flavors shown are a sample of those listed. Accessed October 23, 2026.
Mangonadas
A mangonada is a sweet-and-spicy mango treat. It mixes mango sorbet with fresh mango, chamoy sauce, Tajín chili powder, candy, and a tamarind straw. Sizes go from mini to large. The Supreme versions add a whole paleta on top. Prices run from $5.49 for a mini up to $12.99 for a large Supreme.
| Item | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Mangonada Mini | Small starter size | $5.49 |
| Mangonada Small | Mango sorbet, chamoy, Tajin, candy | $7.99 |
| Mangonada Medium | Medium size | $8.99 |
| Mangonada Large | Large size | $9.99 |
| Mangonada Supreme Small | Small plus a paleta on top | $10.99 |
| Mangonada Supreme Medium | Medium plus a paleta on top | $11.99 |
| Mangonada Supreme Large | Large plus a paleta on top | $12.99 |
Source: La Michoacána official order site (Metairie, LA). Accessed October 23, 2026.
Antojitos (Mexican Snacks)
Antojitos are the savory side of the menu. Most are built around elote (Mexican street corn) or a bag of chips loaded with toppings. Corn in a cup comes in two sizes. The tosti-elote and zambos con elote stuff corn right into a chip bag. Snacks here range from $2.99 to $10.49.
| Item | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Chips | Plain bag of chips | $2.99 |
| Arachi | Snack | $3.49 |
| Cacahuates Sabritas | Japanese-style peanuts | $3.99 |
| Elote Entero | Corn on the cob with toppings | $3.99 |
| Nachos and Cheese | Chips with cheese | $3.99 |
| Elote En Vaso Small | Small corn in a cup | $4.99 |
| Chips and Nacho Cheese | Chips topped with nacho cheese | $4.99 |
| Tostiloco | Chips with cucumber, peanuts, candy, chamoy, Tajin | $6.99 |
| Elote En Vaso Large | Large corn in a cup | $7.99 |
| Tosti-Elote | Chip bag filled with loaded corn | $8.49 |
| Tosti-Ceviche | Chips topped with ceviche dip | $9.49 |
| Zambos con Elote | Plantain chips filled with loaded corn | $9.49 |
| Tapatio Ramen Elote | Tapatio ramen noodles topped with elote | $9.99 |
| Zambos con Ceviche | Plantain chips with ceviche dip | $10.49 |
Source: La Michoacána official order site (Metairie, LA). Accessed October 23, 2026.
Fruit Specialties and Fresas con Crema
This group is all about fresh fruit with chamoy and Tajín. Fresas con crema (strawberries in sweet cream) comes in three sizes. The mango flower is cut to look like a flower. Loaded cucumber and mango cups bring the spicy-sweet mix. Prices start at $1.99 for a chocolate-dipped strawberry.
| Item | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Chocofresas | Chocolate-dipped strawberry | $1.99 |
| Chocobanano | Chocolate-dipped banana | $3.49 |
| Mango Loco | Mango strings with chamoy and Tajin | $5.99 |
| Mango Flower | Mango cut as a flower, chamoy, Tajin | $6.99 |
| Vaso de Mango | Mango slices with chamoy and Tajin | $6.99 |
| Fresas con Crema Small | Strawberries in sweet cream | $7.99 |
| Vaso de Fruta | Fruit salad cup with chamoy and Tajin | $8.49 |
| Pepino Loco en Vaso | Cucumber cup with peanuts, candy, chamoy | $8.49 |
| Fresas con Crema Medium | Larger strawberries and cream | $8.99 |
| Paleta Loca | Fruit, candy, and a paleta with chamoy, Tajin | $8.99 |
| Bionicos | Fruit salad with sweet cream and toppings | $9.99 |
| Fresas con Crema Large | Biggest strawberries and cream | $9.99 |
| Pepino Loco en Plato | Cucumber plate with peanuts, candy, chamoy | $9.99 |
| Fried Oreo a la Mode | Fried Oreos with ice cream | $9.49 |
Source: La Michoacána official order site (Metairie, LA). Accessed October 23, 2026.
Cinnamon Churros
Churros are fried dough rolled in cinnamon sugar. You can buy them by the piece or in packs of 4, 8, or 12. There is also a filled churro for $2.99 and a churro a la mode served with ice cream.
| Item | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Filled Churro | One stuffed churro | $2.99 |
| 4pc Churros | Four churros | $4.99 |
| 8pc Churros | Eight churros | $8.99 |
| Churro A La Mode | Churros with ice cream | $9.49 |
| 12pc Churros | Twelve churros | $12.99 |
| Churro Split | Triple scoop sundae with two churros | $12.99 |
| Dubai Churros | Churros with Dubai chocolate style | $13.99 |
Source: La Michoacána official order site (Metairie, LA). Accessed October 23, 2026.
Ice Cream Sandwiches
These sandwiches put a scoop of ice cream between Mexican sweet bread or cookies. Both cost $6.99 and let you choose your ice cream and toppings.
| Item | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Concha Sandwich | Mexican sweet bread with ice cream and toppings | $6.99 |
| Cookie Sandwich | Oreo cookie sandwich with ice cream and toppings | $6.99 |
Source: La Michoacána official order site (Metairie, LA). Accessed October 23, 2026.
Pop Cakes and Mini Pancakes
These are the newer sweet plates. Pop cakes are pancake balls with drizzles and crushed cookies on top, each $14.99. Mini pancakes come with fruit, sauces, and toppings for $12.99. Flavors include Oreo, strawberry cheesecake, Biscoff, and pistachio.
Pop Cakes
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Oreo Pop Cakes | $14.99 |
| Strawberry Cheesecake Pop Cakes | $14.99 |
| Biscoff White Chocolate Pop Cakes | $14.99 |
| Pistachio Pop Cakes | $14.99 |
| Pistachio White Chocolate Pop Cakes | $14.99 |
Mini Pancakes
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Mini Pancakes | $12.99 |
| Oreo Mini Pancakes | $12.99 |
| Strawberry Cheesecake Mini Pancakes | $12.99 |
| Biscoff White Chocolate Mini Pancakes | $12.99 |
| Pistachio White Chocolate Mini Pancakes | $12.99 |
Source: La Michoacána official order site (Metairie, LA). Accessed October 23, 2026.
Dubai Chocolate Treats
Dubai chocolate is the viral treat filled with pistachio cream and crunchy kataifi pastry. This shop sells it as chocolate bars, dipped strawberries, a croffle, and more. The small bar is $10.99 and the large bar is $19.99.
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Dubai Chocolate Bar Small | $10.99 |
| Dubai Churros | $13.99 |
| Dubai Chocolate Strawberry | $15.99 |
| Dubai Chocolate Bar Large | $19.99 |
| Dubai Croffle | $19.99 |
Source: La Michoacána official order site (Metairie, LA). Accessed October 23, 2026.
Best Value Picks (Opinion)
These are my own picks for getting the most for your money. They are opinions, not official best-sellers.
| Pick | Price | Why I Picked It |
|---|---|---|
| Any Paleta | $3.49 | Real-fruit popsicle in dozens of flavors for one low price |
| Elote En Vaso Small | $4.99 | A filling savory snack for under $5 |
| Churro Split | $12.99 | Triple scoop plus two churros feeds two people |
| Mangonada Small | $7.99 | Big spicy-sweet mango cup with lots going on |
Vegan, Dairy-Free, and Allergen Notes
Water-based paletas (paletas de agua) are made with fruit and no milk, so flavors like mango, lime, watermelon, and tamarind are usually dairy-free. Cream paletas, ice cream, sundaes, and fresas con crema all contain milk. Snacks like elotes often have mayonnaise, cheese, and butter.
La Michoacana shops are small and make items fresh, so cross-contact with milk, nuts, soy, wheat, and other allergens is possible. The Metairie site does not publish a full nutrition or allergen chart. If you have a food allergy, ask the staff before you order. Do not rely only on this guide for allergy safety.
Source: Ingredient notes based on item descriptions from the La Michoacána official order site (Metairie, LA). No official nutrition or allergen chart was published at the time of access, October 23, 2026.
How to Order Online
You can order from the Metairie, Harvey, and Kenner shops for pickup or delivery through the shop’s own site at getsauce.com/order/site/la-michoacana. Ordering direct helps the shop keep more of the money than third-party apps do.
Steps are simple. Pick your location, choose pickup or delivery, add your items, then check out. Delivery reaches up to 5 miles from each store. You get a tracking link once your order is confirmed. Delivery prices can be higher than pickup, and tax and fees are added at checkout.
Hours, Locations, and Contact
The La Michoacána shops in Louisiana share the same hours: open every day, Monday through Sunday, from 9 AM to 6 PM. The phone number is (504) 459-2478. Remember these details are for the Louisiana shops used in this guide, not for La Michoacana shops in other states.
| Location | Address | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Metairie, LA | 2309 David Dr | Mon to Sun, 9 AM to 6 PM |
| Harvey, LA | 1451 Manhattan Blvd, Suite C | Mon to Sun, 9 AM to 6 PM |
| Kenner, LA | 2321 W Esplanade Ave, Ste F | Mon to Sun, 9 AM to 6 PM |
Source: La Michoacána official site FAQ (Metairie, LA). Accessed October 23, 2026.
A Short History of the Paleteria
The La Michoacana story starts in Tocumbo, a small town in Michoacán, Mexico, in the 1930s and 1940s. Families there learned to make paletas with fresh fruit and milk, then opened shops first in Mexico City and later across the whole country.
These shops were never one company. Relatives and friends from Tocumbo lent each other money to open their own stores, and they all used the La Michoacana name and the pink sign with an indigenous girl holding an ice cream cone. The name was never trademarked in Mexico, so thousands of separate shops carry it today.
La Michoacana shops began showing up in the United States around 1990, in cities with large Mexican communities. Owners use the name because customers already know and trust it. That is why a La Michoacana in Louisiana, one in Chicago, and one in California can all look similar but be run by different families with different menus.
Sources: Southern Foodways Alliance; Austin Chronicle; Long Beach Post; cooksinfo.com. Accessed October 23, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is La Michoacana a chain or franchise?
No. La Michoacana is not a chain or a franchise. It is a shared name used by thousands of independent, family-run Mexican ice cream shops. Each store sets its own menu and prices. The shops started from a paleta-making tradition in Tocumbo, Michoacán, Mexico.
How much does a paleta cost at La Michoacana?
At the La Michoacána in Metairie, Louisiana, every paleta costs $3.49, whether it is fruit-based or cream-based. This price was checked on October 23, 2026, on the shop’s official order site. Other La Michoacana shops may charge a different price.
What is the difference between paletas de agua and paletas de leche?
Paletas de agua are water-based popsicles made with fruit and no milk, like mango, lime, and watermelon. Paletas de leche are cream-based, like oreo, pecan, and strawberry and cream. Water paletas taste lighter and fruity. Cream paletas taste richer and are usually dairy.
What is a mangonada?
A mangonada is a sweet-and-spicy mango cup. It mixes mango sorbet with fresh mango, chamoy sauce, Tajin chili powder, candy, and a tamarind straw. At the Metairie shop, mangonadas cost from $5.49 for a mini to $12.99 for a large Supreme with a paleta on top.
Does La Michoacana have vegan or dairy-free options?
Yes. Water-based paletas like mango, lime, watermelon, and tamarind are usually made without milk. Fruit sorbet and some fruit cups may also be dairy-free. Ice cream, cream paletas, and fresas con crema all contain milk. Ask the staff if you need a strict dairy-free item.
What are the cheapest items at La Michoacana?
The cheapest item at the Metairie shop is the chocofresas (chocolate-dipped strawberry) at $1.99. A filled churro and a bag of chips are each $2.99. Paletas and a chocobanano are $3.49. These prices were checked on October 23, 2026.
Does La Michoacana serve food besides ice cream?
Yes. Along with ice cream and paletas, La Michoacana sells Mexican snacks called antojitos. These include elotes (street corn), corn in a cup, loaded chip bags like tostilocos, churros, and fruit cups with chamoy and Tajin. Snacks start around $2.99.
What is Dubai chocolate at La Michoacana?
Dubai chocolate is a popular treat filled with pistachio cream and crunchy kataifi pastry. The Metairie shop sells it as chocolate bars, dipped strawberries, churros, and a croffle. Prices run from $10.99 for a small bar to $19.99 for a large bar or croffle.
Does La Michoacana offer delivery?
Yes. The Louisiana shops offer pickup and delivery through their own website. Delivery reaches up to 5 miles from each store. You get a tracking link after your order is confirmed. Delivery prices may be higher than pickup, and tax and fees are added at checkout.
What are La Michoacana’s hours?
The La Michoacána shops in Metairie, Harvey, and Kenner, Louisiana are open every day, Monday through Sunday, from 9 AM to 6 PM. Hours at La Michoacana shops in other states are set by each owner and may be different.
Where did La Michoacana come from?
The tradition began in Tocumbo, a town in Michoacán, Mexico, in the 1930s and 1940s. Families there spread the paleta business across Mexico, then brought it to the United States around 1990. The pink sign with an indigenous girl is the look most shops share.
Are the prices in this guide the same everywhere?
No. The prices here are only for the La Michoacána in Metairie, Louisiana, for pickup and direct delivery. Because each La Michoacana is an independent business, a shop in another city may charge more or less and carry different flavors. Always check your local store.
Conclusion
The La Michoacana menu is built for cheap, fun Mexican treats: fruit paletas at $3.49, ice cream scoops from $4.99, mangonadas, churros, and loaded snacks. Just remember that each La Michoacana is its own family shop, so use the prices here (from Metairie, Louisiana, checked October 23, 2026) as a close guide and confirm the exact menu at the store near you.
