Palacana

This is another great ice cream place here in Kansas City. They have a wide variety of flavors and Popsicles for you to try. The staff are very kind and don't rush you. This is a good place to grab some ice cream!

One of the best ice cream and Mexican pastries places in Kansas City. Cooked to order and lots of options to choose from. This does tend to make this location difficult to access (long lines and accessible parking). it’s a very small and cramped space but the lines and people do move through quickly. A thing to note, this business does charge an extra % for credit/debit card processing fees, nothing wrong with the charge but this is something to take in consideration when deciding whether to pay with physical cash or a card. Great experience and place to give a try.

Soooooooooo gooood! The rompope is amazing so is the limone my kids got the 3 tier loaded one we got both bowls in the photo for $16.53 we are in love with this place

So good, never disappoints, atmosphere is great, inside and outside seating, staff is friendly, polite and quick. Great little location.

Went here on a hot day and it was so refreshing! The ice cream was nice and soft. My husband and I got their horchata and coconut. Both were great portions, about 2 scoops each and well priced for the amount and quality. They have a huge selection of different goodies from churros to nachos to shaved ice and smoothies. I definitely recommend trying them out! They’re now our favorite ice cream shop in KC.

This place makes me wish I was a Mexican. Love being the only gringo in the place at 9 PM. Try the coconut, pineapple, and mango! See pic. I don’t even eat ice cream anymore because I try to stay in shape. Every time I come back to KC, this place sucks me in! It will be their fault if I get gordo again! Just kidding…

The only time I went to Palacana was back in March 2022, and the place went by the name of “Paleterias Tropicana”. Palacana is known for serving homemade, authentic Mexican ice cream, paletas, fruit cocktails, smoothies, churros, and traditional Mexican lunch & dinner dishes. When I went to Palacana (formerly called Paleterias Tropicana), I was impressed with seeing how many flavors of ice cream and sorbet sold there. Palacana is truly a chain of Mexican paleterias with 5 locations in the Kansas City metropolitan area, and one location in Wichita, KS. Palacana as “Paleterias Tropicana” was founded in 2004 and the Southwest Boulevard location is Palacana’s original flagship store. The menu at Palacana has a little bit of breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a wide variety of every kind of Mexican dessert that a typical paleteria may serve. When I went to Palacana that was known as “Paleterias Tropicana” in March 2022, I ordered the Strawberry and Cheese ice cream flavor and it tasted what it sounded like which was strawberries mixed with cheese, but it was almost similar to a Strawberry Cheesecake. The place had good service, and the ice cream I ordered taste great. If customers are looking for a Mexican ice cream parlor with a wide variety of desserts along with frozen dessert flavors that also has a snack bar inside, Palacana would be the place for people to visit.

I'm going back soon. Got about five flavors and will bring my niece and nephew back. Great choices and it tastes so good.

Good real fruit frozen popsicles and ice cream! :-) Viva la Mexico WEST SIDE the best side!

-Sweet, salty and savory treats and drink options -Welcoming and attentive service. -Menu titles in Spanish with English descriptions. -Location has been upgraded with outside seating and canopy. -Processing fee for credit card payments -$$

Great location, close to some amazing taco shops. Delicious mangonada - perfect treat for hot summer days! Also enjoyed the elote, but wish it was a little less watery.

Loved this place so much we came back again the next day. Finally found a place that offers more variety of sweet and savory items with ice cream and different fruits and elotes. Inside is small but they move fast and make everything as you order. There's nice seating outside and the size of our items was more than enough with a lot of champs and candy in the mangoneadas.

What a gem of an ice-cream place close to down-town KC. The ice-cream concoctions are the stars of this dessert place: flavors galore. The employees are friendly and helpful for sorting through the many Mexican-influenced toppings. With a fun interior and both indoor and outdoor seating, this flagship location on Southwest Blvd is a year round destination. FKA "Paleterías Tropicana."

Great spot for food, ice cream, snacks. Love the online ordering option. The place is Leah's super clean and the employees are friendly. My go to are the flautas and fruita loca.

We had a great time stopping in for a treat after reading about the shop in the Star. The variety is impressive!! There are over 40 types of popsicles and a dozen kinds of scoop-able ice cream/sorbets. The strawberry was just perfect - like a grown up sno-cone and the birthday cake my date got was also awesome. We also tried the strawberry cheesecake, the lime, the pine nut and the pineapple flavors. The shop has a few seats inside and tables outside. It was perfect as a mid-day treat and would be amazing as dessert with the many restaurants nearby.

Great food. Amazing workers. Welcoming and hardworking. Fun store. Lots of colors and good atmosphere. Immediate 5 stars.

Service was quick and the ice cream and treats were amazing. Lots of flavor options to choose from.

Definitely suggest any flavor shake! I like the strawberry and cheese mix with the coconut! My partner got the Mexican Twinkie. Definitely going back to try their food

My first time here! Lots of sherbets and sorbets which isn't really my thing. The ice cream they do have is fantastic! Friendly and helpful staff. Many of the labels on the ice cream cases weren't correct so be sure to ask and confirm the flavor you're thinking about trying.

Came to town for the Showme National Qualifier for volleyball and found this little gem! The food was amazing and the portion sizes a great value. The staff was very nice.

Service was great, interior was colorful and fun. The ice cream was disappointing. Almost all of the flavors were brightly colored in an artificial way, which didn't look appetizing, so I opted for the cookie dough... Which had chocolate chips and a vague flavor of cookie dough, but zero chunks of actual cookie dough... Which as everyone knows is the best part. Aw darn.

BEST flavors. Good price ($10 with tip). Can't wait to come back and try everything on their menu!

The options were endless. If I wasn't eating a bunch of barbecue after, I would have ordered more things. The selection of flavors of the paletas was endless that I didn't know what to choose. I went with a classic strawberries and cream and it was really good. We also got a passion fruit agua fresca which was also great. I would definitely come back and try more things if I'm ever back in Kansas City.

I love how many choices are here. There is something for everyone. My son got the birthday cake on a sugar cone. I got the pistachio on a waffle cone (my litmus test at a new ice cream shop). Honestly, though, it was the worst pistachio ice cream I've had. I have to go back and try some other things. They also had some really good sounding smoothies and many other items. The atmosphere is good. There was a line. Maybe I just got the wrong thing. I will update my review at that time.

My midday office snack was a delectable Dulce de Leche milkshake. This milkshake was so thick and creamy! I door dashed the order, so unfortunately I didn't get the opportunity to visit the location myself, but for it to still be thick even after the door dash ride, I am impressed and definitely satisfied. I can't wait to go in person and try all the other delicious items.

Such friendly people and wonderful ice cream! So happy we happened upon this place when we were out for Father's Day..

One of the best dessert spots in KC! The downtown area lacks good dessert options, so this is often my go-to. Tropicana isn't your typical ice cream shop by any means. There's an array of ice creams, fresh popsicles and more. It's often times hard to order because there are so many unique things to try! The service is great too. Tropicana is always packed. That said, the line moves quickly! The staff is friendly and ready to answer questions... because not gonna lie, we always have a lot! With so many flavors and options, I always have to be sure I make a delicious decision!

I love this place! I get their popsicles and they're delicious. They have a plethora of unique and tasty flavors. The staff is friendly and I always enjoy coming here.

Courteous and friendly service, first time experiencing this sought after Mexican Paleterias that people have been raving about for the last six years that I've live here in Kansas City and I thought to give it a try before departing. I got what's called a mangoneada and I got to tell you I was not very impressed, the mango was green not ripe as expected and the sorbet was just subpart. As for the rest of the menu I could not vouch for but I will not be returning for a mangoneada before leaving nor will I be making it a must stop if I return to Kansas City.

Paleterias Tropicana by Wham! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYX0sjP6Za8 Let me take you to the place Where latina with smiling face Brushes shoulders with Hipsters Where senoritas take your cash in hand And welcome you to jugoland It's from Mexico, not Panama Paleterias Tropicana, drinks aren't free Mangonadas, there's enough for everyone All that's missing is the sea But don't worry if you don't speak Spanish! Kansas and Missouri meet Then lick some Tropicana treats Watch the smile break on your bae White coconut, a strange blue juice Cocktail time, your belly's huge A whole month's calories! Paleterias Tropicana, drinks aren't free Fresh paletas, there's enough for everyone All that's missing there is me But don't worry, I'll meet you in the bano! What to get: Guava Paleta And: Berry Mixed Drink What else: Everything is good Including you?: No, I'm bad Bad at what: Bad because I'm so good That sounds like a cliche: Cliche, Cliche, Bish I could not possibly have been any more impressed by this wonderful Mexican Paleteria. It's known as Tropicana, but way better than the orange juice, and even better than any Club Tropicana that Wham! ever saying about. Bam. Thank you, Senorita. I had the berry mixed drink and it was spectacular. I have a feeling all of their drinks will be wonderful, or perhaps I just picked the standout right off the... ew Baseball metaphors. I was in a very mood (very what? idk), and I could not have been any more impressed. It was absolutely delicious. Worth every penny. But it wasn't even the best thing. The winner was the Guayaba Paleta! Now understand that I've had some really good paletas in my day - in Los Angeles, in Houston, in elsewhere. I ordered the Guava Paleta not expecting very much. Guava doesn't translate very well sometimes (to desserts - in Spanish it's Guayaba lol - NOT Guanabana, that's different and imo gross). The reason it doesn't translate is because it has hard little stones in it, and it ends up just being sweet and not very Guavalike, Guavaish, Guavaesque, or Guavasical. Well - my mind was completely blown! This is probably the greatest Guava thing I've ever eaten in my life! And I order a lot of Guava sh** so that's quite a compliment! Why is it so good? It has so many enormous generous delicious succulent ripe juicy chunks of guava in it. Most paleterias *attempt* to make the Guayaba Paleta like that, if they're authentic and care about their products, but it doesn't usually work out this spectacularly well. I doubt I'll ever find one better than this - not sure if I'll even have another one as good. I didn't even know Guava was the kind of fruit that could offer such a huge chunks of deliciousness. But now I do. So, they literally sold me the best Paleta I've ever had in my life. I thought it was slightly steep for $2 (but then so is the hill going up to your mother's love nest, I would know), but once I started eating it I realized it could have been $5 and it still wouldn't have been too expensivo for the wonderful deliciousness. The super cute girls are really nice as well, and they have a massive menu (I mean literal menu, nothing dirty) (by the way girls I have a massive "menu" too) full of amazing stuff in both English y Espanol, so it's the kind of place you can keep coming back to until you get fat. Unless you're already fat. In which case, you can come here to get more fat. Or mas gordo. Or probably both. I never expected to find this in Kansas City, but I guess if it's going to be in KC, it's in the right place right on the Mexican Street in the Latin District, southwest of downtown. If you have a Magnum, I have a BERETTA If you want revenge, I have a VENDETTA If it's cold weather, your hands go in my SWEATER If you're in the main pack, I'm the PACESETTER If your review's censored, mine is UNFETTER (ed) I was on an e-mail list when you still used NEWSLETTER (s) I'm the German Shepherd to your Irish SETTER I have a word for your sex skills, it has four LETTER (s) Even Starlight said I'm a better PETTER If you abuse animals, then I work for PETA If your boyfriend does it good, I can do it BETTER If you make your gf moist, I can make her WETTER I date a glamour model, she says you've never MET HER Your girl likes the ocean, mine looks like ALETTA My girl is like Gruyere, yours is more like CHEDDAR And yours never got full on the meats you FED HER Ohhhhh But you will never ever ever find one BETTER Than the muy delicioso Tropicana PALETA

Me and my boyfriend always take the scooters from main st in downtown all the way to this location to cool off from the heat. It's a very small space but the service and food makes up for it :) they usually have a line out the door. I recommend trying the berry mix smoothie. I had an elote and it was a little watery from the corn not being drained but other than that the flavor was still there. I will return!

So amazingly good. Wow I used to not be into the red stuff they put with the mango but I decided to try it again and it was SO GOOD!!! I don't even know what else to say haha.

Heaven in your mouth, tastebud overload, Mexican style! Can't say too much more about this place except for the above. Enjoyed the Horchata (tastes similar to gingerbread) and the Café Coffee flavors. Let's just say, if you ask for a scoop in a cup (approx $3), they hook you up! Definitely a must visit after one of the delicious restaurants on the Blvd. Oh yeah, they offer fruit-infused popsicles, but I have my eyes set on the Oreo popsicle. It's a literally a popsicle with an Oreo in the middle

All the yes. I've always believed there are not quite enough local ice cream places in KC so I was thrilled to finally come here. I'd heard about them and visited with them many times, but I finally pulled the trigger on a recent stiflingly hot summer night. I didn't want to bog down our server with tastings, but I could've. I should've. They were all so good, but when I saw a Horchata flavor, I knew that was the one. A creamy, cinnamony mix of deliciousness is just what the doctor ordered. The thing that has me dying to go back are the fresh fruit popsicles. I'm a huge popsicle fan because they help satisfy a sweet tooth but aren't insanely unhealthy -- especially when loaded up with fruit. There were so many creative flavors there that I can't wait to snag some when I'm on the Boulevard again. Totally falls into the hidden gem category, and super close to Crossroads/Downtown KC.

The food is not that great. I've visited several times and ordered chilindrinas, I have tried Mayo and cream at different occasions and no matter what I get the churro gets soaked by then time I sit down. Maybe it's the cabbage that's too wet but I end up only eating half of the churro Bc the rest is disgustingly soggy. I would recommend visiting for the ice cream and mangonadas. The mangonadas are amazing, I would recommend asking for especial which means adding pineapple and mango chunks to the top and bottom. I would also advise to go light on the chamoy, it can get a bit overwhelming ruin your dessert. Parking: there is usually street parking within a block of Tropicana. They also offer outdoor seating.

I came here for the mangoneada... it was DELICIOUS and solved all my mango/tropical fruit cravings. I will definitely be back! Don't sleep on this place, it is so good and SO FRESH.

Always stop here when we visit. They have artisan ice cream with unique flavors that are constantly changing. My kid loves horchata but I like to change it up. Most recently got the piñon (pine nuts) and coffee almond fudge. Both were super delicious. They have fresh juices, smoothies, Mexican snacks like elotes and fruit cups with chile and lime. They menu describes the menu items and breaks down the ingredients, so you know what you're getting. They also have a large variety of frozen pops of various flavors. I highly recommend a visit!

I would like to take a moment and let the world know what they are missing. Over dramatic? Nope, truth. This place was packed on the Saturday before Mother's Day. Mom and I had just gotten done huffing and puffing through the crowds at the City Market. Let's also say we had full stomachs from breakfast @succotashkc( heavy Nutella crepes, and the "kitchen sink". We were hot, tired and in need of refreshing. The lady behind the counter was so nice and helpful and guided us through the ordering process. We both got the fruit cups (can't for the life of me remember what they are called) - the medium is gigantic , but believe me , you won't want to share. The cup was filled with watermelon, pineapple,cantaloupe and doused in lime juice and salty chili powder. She then shoved jicama, mango, and cucumber "sticks" into the top. Over all that was sprinkled some more of the chili salt with more lime. The taste explosion was out of this world. I had finished all the mango in the short walk back to the car. The jicama was a savory surprise , and something I never knew I could like. Counting the days until I go back.

Ordered ice cream for a catered event! They dropped off the cooler with tons of ice cream bars. I had the strawberry cream popsicle-delicious! They also are able to meet dietary restrictions (dairy free, gluten free)

Elotes and mangoneadas! I'm in love! Fast, friendly service. Gets busy fast so you better hurry! Delicious choices all around

This place is great! Everything is very fresh and delicious! The Hawaiiana is delicious!! I will definitely be back!

Another hole-in-the wall in the city! Paleterias Torpicana offers a wide variety of tasty desserts for a fraction of the price. From paletas to smoothies, your taste buds and wallet will be satisfied. After considering many options, I opted for a Gansito (mexican snack-like twinkie flavor) paleta. I was wonderfully surprised at how creamy and tasty the paleta was. The hints of chocolate and strawberry jelly complemented the creamy base of the paleta well. My friend decided to get the mangoneada, a mexican fruit drink with mangos, chili powder, and chamoy sauce, and it was equally delicious. The mango was very fresh and the sweetness added a good contrast to the spiciness of the chili powder. Just like so many people have said in other reviews, Paleterias Tropicana is a hidden gem in the city. Be prepared to feel a little squished in the store though as it is pretty small!

Awesome discovery on my way back from Empanada Madness. A tiny little shop in "Little Mexico", with a plethora of sweet treat options to choose from! They have paletas too! Which is amazing, as I haven't had these since I was visiting a shop in Arizona. So many flavors to choose from -- it was almost too hard to pick! I decided to get the rice paletas, which was a nice combination of sweet but not toooo sweet. I definitely recommend getting these amazing popsicles if you've never had them before. I hope to update this review some more when I get the chance to try more yummy things. But based off what I saw and had, I'm already hooked!

Decided to head here last night on a whim with a group of friends. They have so many great options and we will definitely be back to try others! I'm a sucker for bubble gum ice cream and I got one scoop. Gary got Horchata, Amber went with Strawberry cheese, and her husband got Mint Chocolate Chip. Loved the bubble gum and I tried the Horchata. The Horchata was so good. Amber and her husband loved their flavors. We also shared churros which were great. Next time I want to get the Tres Marias. While we we were there so many people ordered the mangoneada and it looked awesome. Definitely want to try that as well. Great service, cool atmosphere, delicious ice cream. All I could ask for.

Awesome location for dessert, being right by many of the Mexican restaurants that you could go to for dinner. They offer outdoor seating if you want to stay around and eat. We got the mangoneada and it was very good. The fruit was fresh and the flavors were great. They have quick service. I'd recommend!

I love this place, the employees are very kind and also give you a lot of servings when you order. My usual is a mangoneara but this time I got the escamocha and it was delicious, totally recommend. If you're wondering, the escamocha is a mix of chopped fruits including raisins on the top with a sweet sauce mix into it. I hope this helped.

This place is flippin amazing. Gueros love the coffee ice cream. WTF, queso ice cream!!! I know, I know crazy. You have to check this place out if you want good recognizable flavors or something more authentic to Mexico. My kids love the birthday cake ice cream and the wife gets the mangoneada especial.

I am use to La Tropicana now Palacana but the name change doesn't matter to me what matters is the quality and keeping the same flavors. Well I went to one and the Elote corn was sweet and different, then the Aguas Frescas and the Chilindrinas are different too. So went to a different one and bamb the same low quality corn and taste of the chilindrinas are not the same even the pico de gallo on them is like whole peace of tomato so yeap so disappointed on it and I am sure I won't be the only one that notices the changes. Save your money buy the palera and icream but nothing else.

Homemade ice cream so good, that God herself parted the clouds, reached down from the heavens with a spoon and said "can I have a bite of that?". Seriously folks, you won't find better ice cream anywhere. This is the stuff ice cream dreams were made of. Thick, creamy, well flavored and churned so well it almost has a whipped texture. Run here. RUN. Don't walk.

This is a best place for a Mexican dessert. My usual orders are Mangonada & elotes. It always satisfied my craving. The only downside is the parking space is limited. Sometime You have to drive around or park in the neighborhood street. Other than that the desserts are on point.

Mexican Ice Cream - a must try! This place is always bustling with people especially on a hot summer day!

Our Kansas City Food Tour 2018. It was Mothers day so we splurged and went for dessert after dinner. This place is to die for. They have everything and more. Lots of the items are over the top big, with topping galore and look absolutely amazing. If you have a sweet tooth this is the spot. From fruit bars and smoothies, ice cream, sunday's, banana splits, churros, and so much more. WOW! What a plethora of treats to choose from. I dont think you can go wrong with any of the choices. On a nice day alot of times there is a line out the door but it goes pretty fast. There are also picnic tables outside so you can sit and enjoy your cool treat. A great fun spot that is phenomenal. Bring your friends and enjoy!

Normal Banana Berry smoothie was better and safe option which i liked the most, than Mangoenada which has sour taste, with red tamarin, salt and spice, not my kind of thing.

Small local ice cream shop! I visited with a friend and had their pistachio ice cream. Generous portion. It has real pistachio bites all the way through, which I loved. They have various kinds of fruit flavors as well and I want to try them all! They have some tables and seats but the store isn't too big to seat a big group of people.

Okay this place is always crowded, jam-packed and buzzing. That in itself says a lot about the place. Paleterias, as the name suggests, offers a bunch of authentic Mexican street foods/snacks. Most people go here for the FRESH fruit popsicles and homemade ice cream, which are great, but my go-to is the ELOTES (churros are a close second). I have more of a savory tooth in general, so this is one of my favorite local places--sweet and savory all in one. They have SO many options; I guarantee the whole squad will find something they like.

We came here on a whim looking for a sweet treat on a hot day. I think this may be on of our favorite places in KC. Super friendly staff and delicious treats. The escamocha, frescas con cream, and homemade ice cream were perfect on a hot day.

I'm in love with this place! Authentic, and the workers are extremely nice and helpful. This mangoneada especial was AMAZING. What a gem. Will be coming back all summer long!