Handcrafted in Metairie, Louisiana
Bold Flavors,
Artisan Craft
Premium paletas and ice cream made fresh daily from real fruit, classic recipes, and bold creativity — no shortcuts, just flavor.
Signature Flavors
Each batch is handcrafted in small quantities using the freshest seasonal ingredients. Our paletas are made the traditional way — real fruit, real dairy, real flavor.
Mango Premium
Raw-harvested mangoes, sweet and tangy, frozen into a velvety paleta.
Madagascar Vanilla
Real vanilla bean specks in a rich, custard-style ice cream base.
Dark Chocolate
70% cacao with a hint of sea salt — deep, complex, and intensely chocolatey.
Strawberry Cream
Local strawberries folded into a light cream base for a perfectly balanced paleta.
Coconut Dulce de Leche
Shredded coconut swirled with house-made dulce de leche — a Latin classic.
Espresso Mocha
Double-shot espresso folded into mocha ice cream for a grown-up treat.
Seasonal rotation available — ask about our daily specials and limited-edition batches.
Rooted in Tradition,
Made with Pride
La Chula Paletas & Ice Cream started with a simple belief: ice cream and paletas should taste like something real. No artificial fillers, no shortcuts — just honest ingredients prepared with care.
Every morning, our kitchen comes alive with fresh fruit, quality dairy, and time-honored recipes passed down through generations. We craft each batch by hand in small quantities so every flavor hits that perfect balance of texture and taste.
Located in the heart of Metairie, we've become a neighborhood favorite for locals who appreciate the difference that genuine craftsmanship makes.
From Ingredient
to Paleta
Source
We hand-select the ripest seasonal fruit and the finest dairy from trusted local suppliers.
Craft
Each batch is mixed, blended, and poured by hand — never rushed, always precise.
Freeze
Slow-frozen to lock in flavor and create that signature smooth, dense texture.
Serve
Fresh from the freezer to your hand — ready to enjoy that moment of pure flavor.
Come Say Hello
Address
3124 Downs Blvd
Metairie, LA 70003
Hours
Monday – Saturday
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Phone
We'd Love
to Hear From You
Questions about catering, private events, or wholesale? Drop us a line and we'll get back to you within 24 hours.
office01@lachulaicecream.com