Now Open in Bernalillo

Hola, neighbor — let's cool you down.

Handcrafted paletas, chilled horchata, and that unmistakable taste of a New Mexico summer — made fresh every morning at our little shop on US-550.

15+
Flavors daily
Fresh
Made every morning
Local
Bernalillo since day one
Colorful Mexican paletas lined up at Paletería Tropicana
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Watermelon
#1 seller

Sweet, juicy, and made with real watermelon — our most popular flavor all summer long.

Interior of Paletería Tropicana with colorful paletas on display
Our Story

A little shop with a big heart — right here in Bernalillo.

Paletería Tropicana was born from a simple idea: that the best frozen treats start with real fruit, honest ingredients, and a whole lot of love. We open our kitchen every morning before the sun clears the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, mixing batches of horchata, blending fresh mango, and slicing strawberries just the way abuela used to make them.

We're not a chain. We don't ship our paletas in from somewhere else. Every stick you see in our case was made right here on US-550, and we're proud to be a small part of this community — the kind of place where your name matters and your favorite flavor is always waiting for you.

Real fruit, every time
Made with care daily
Today's Selection

Flavors that taste like summer should.

Our menu changes with the seasons and whatever's freshest at the market. Here's a taste of what you might find in our case today.

Watermelon paleta at Paletería Tropicana
Fan Favorite

Watermelon

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Sweet, juicy, and refreshingly simple — our watermelon paleta is the one that brings everyone back.

Mango paleta at Paletería Tropicana

Mango with Chile

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Ripe mango blended smooth, then dusted with a pinch of tajín — sweet, tangy, and just a little bit spicy.

Fresh horchata in a glass at Paletería Tropicana

Horchata

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Creamy rice milk infused with cinnamon and a touch of vanilla. Our horchata is blended fresh every single day.

Strawberry paleta at Paletería Tropicana

Strawberry

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Real strawberries, a hint of lime, and just enough sweetness to make you close your eyes and smile.

Coconut paleta at Paletería Tropicana

Coconut

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Rich and creamy with shredded coconut folded in. It's like a vacation on a stick — no passport needed.

Tamarind paleta at Paletería Tropicana

Tamarind

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Deep, tangy, and deeply satisfying. Tamarind has a flavor all its own — and ours is made the traditional way.

Our flavors rotate seasonally. Stop by to see what's chilling in the case today — we always have surprises.

Visit Us

We're right off US-550 — come say hola.

Address
180 US-550
Bernalillo, NM 87004
Hours
Monday – Saturday: 10am – 8pm
Sunday: 11am – 6pm

Quick question? Call us ahead to check today's flavor lineup or place an order for a special event. We'd love to help.

Street view of Bernalillo, New Mexico along US-550

Your next favorite paleta is waiting for you.

Swing by Paletería Tropicana on US-550 — we're open six days a week, and the freezer is always full.

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