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 paleta with vibrant tropical color
Bestseller

Mango Premium

Raw-harvested mangoes, sweet and tangy, frozen into a velvety paleta.

Creamy vanilla ice cream in a glass dish

Madagascar Vanilla

Real vanilla bean specks in a rich, custard-style ice cream base.

Dark chocolate paleta with gold dusting

Dark Chocolate

70% cacao with a hint of sea salt — deep, complex, and intensely chocolatey.

Fresh strawberry paleta with natural red color

Strawberry Cream

Local strawberries folded into a light cream base for a perfectly balanced paleta.

Coconut paleta with tropical presentation

Coconut Dulce de Leche

Shredded coconut swirled with house-made dulce de leche — a Latin classic.

Coffee ice cream in elegant serving dish

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.

La Chula kitchen showing fresh paleta preparation
La Chula storefront and display case

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.

100% Natural Ingredients
Daily Fresh Batches
20+ Unique Flavors

From Ingredient
to Paleta

01

Source

We hand-select the ripest seasonal fruit and the finest dairy from trusted local suppliers.

02

Craft

Each batch is mixed, blended, and poured by hand — never rushed, always precise.

03

Freeze

Slow-frozen to lock in flavor and create that signature smooth, dense texture.

04

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

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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.

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