A "paleta" is a Mexican fresh fruit and cream pop from Michoacán, Mexico. It's similar to a popsicle - but fresher. 
   

Paletas Betty has been making Mexican ice and cream pops since 2010, so they know a thing or two.



In addition to the paletas, they offer fruit salads, fruit drinks and cold brew coffee. 



Paletas come in a number of flavors: mocha (coffee and chocolate), Mexican hot chocolate (cinnamon and chocolate), arroz con leche (rice and cinnamon), and the one that caught my eye: fresca con crema - strawberries & cream. 



Side note: I think this photo of Josh & Kaitee is album cover worthy. 



I think ice cold desserts are necessary in a place like Arizona, because everything feels like it's on fire all the time. So the desserts help cool things down. And these paletas hit the spot. It was so cool and sweet and refreshing. The creamy ones are a bit more decadent, but still fresh. I also love that these have some chunks of fruit so the texture adds a little something-something.



Grade: A