The traditional Mexican popsicle that's taking Australia by storm. Made from real fruit, no artificial anything.
A paleta (pronounced pah-LEH-tah) is a traditional Mexican popsicle made from fresh, natural ingredients. The word comes from "palo," the Spanish word for stick. Unlike mass-produced ice blocks you find in supermarkets, paletas are handcrafted using recipes that have been passed down through generations of Mexican families.
Paletas are famous for their intense, authentic flavours and generous chunks of real fruit. They come in two main styles: agua (water-based, similar to a sorbet) and crema (cream-based, richer and creamier). Both are made without artificial colours, flavourings, or preservatives.
Traditional Mexican paleta flavours include:
Paleta is Melbourne's home of authentic Mexican popsicles. We handcraft every paleta in Port Melbourne using real Australian fruit and traditional Mexican recipes. No artificial colours, flavourings, or preservatives — ever.
Whether you're in Melbourne or anywhere else in Australia, you can enjoy our paletas:
Australians know frozen treats as "icy poles" or "ice blocks," but paletas are in a category of their own. While Australian icy poles are typically made from water, sugar, and artificial flavouring, Mexican paletas use whole fruit, natural sweeteners, and cream. The result is a richer, more flavourful frozen dessert that's actually good for you.
Paletas originated in Mexico in the early 20th century, with the city of Tocumbo in Michoacán widely considered the birthplace of the modern paleta. Local paleteros (popsicle makers) began selling their creations from pushcarts, a tradition that continues today across Mexico and Latin America.
The tradition of the paletería (paleta shop) spread throughout Mexico and eventually worldwide. Today, you can find authentic paletas in Melbourne thanks to Paleta — bringing this beloved Mexican tradition to Australia.
Handmade in Melbourne. Delivered across Australia. No artificial anything.
