If you’re an ice cream shop, café, restaurant, or dessert spot looking for a fresh way to excite your customers and increase revenue, it might be time to rethink your freezer. At Paleta Factory, we’ve helped dozens of Chicago-area businesses boost their offerings and their bottom lines by adding authentic Mexican paletas to their menus. These aren’t your average ice pops. Our handcrafted, small-batch paletas are packed with real fruit, rich dairy, and flavors that speak to tradition and creativity.

Ready to learn how paletas can transform your business? Let’s dive in.

What Are Paletas? A Cultural Favorite with Broad Appeal

Paletas are traditional Mexican ice pops made with fresh fruit, cream, or milk. Unlike mass-produced frozen treats, real paletas are known for their intense flavors, rich textures, and beautiful, natural colors. Whether it’s a tart tamarindo, a creamy premium strawberry and cream (fresas con crema), or a spicy mango-chile combo, each paleta tells a story of Mexican heritage.

At Paleta Factory, we’ve made it our mission to honor that tradition while serving the evolving tastes of Chicago. Our flavors range from classic to custom, always rooted in authenticity and made with the best ingredients we can source.

Made with Real Fruit You Can See (and Taste)

Just like in the photo above, our strawberry paletas are made with real strawberries you can see, not just flavoring or syrup. Each bite is bursting with fresh fruit, and you’ll even find pieces of strawberry right in the paleta. It’s this kind of quality that sets Paleta Factory apart. What you see is exactly what you get: honest ingredients and authentic taste.

Whether it’s strawberry, mango, or pineapple, we let the fruit shine. That’s what makes our real fruit paletas a customer favorite all year round.

Why Your Menu Needs Paletas

Adding paletas to your menu isn’t just a trend. It’s a smart business move. Here’s why:

1. Expand Your Menu Without Expanding Your Kitchen

Paletas require zero prep on your end. Just store them in a freezer and serve. They’re perfect for cafés, quick-service restaurants, ice cream shops, and event spaces that want to offer something new without adding complexity.

2. Appeal to Diverse and Health-Conscious Customers

With options made from real fruit, dairy alternatives, and low-sugar recipes, paletas are a hit with families, foodies, and wellness-minded customers. Many of our clients appreciate being able to offer something vibrant, inclusive, and naturally gluten-free.

3. Set Yourself Apart with Something Unique

Chicago is full of ice cream spots and cafés. But not all of them offer something as distinctive as Mexican paletas. Our products allow your brand to stand out, especially if you carry traditional flavors or want to connect with Hispanic audiences.

4. Boost Profit Margins

Paletas have strong markup potential, especially when presented as a premium item. With beautiful clear packaging and eye-catching colors, they sell themselves, and customers are happy to pay for quality.

What Makes Paleta Factory the Right Wholesale Partner

Not all paletas are created equal. Here’s why so many local businesses choose Paleta Factory as their ice cream wholesaler in Chicago:

Small-Batch, Handcrafted Quality: Every paleta is made with care in our Chicago facility using traditional molds and time-honored techniques.

Fresh, High-Quality Ingredients: We use real fruit, premium dairy, and a carefully selected and balanced blend of sweeteners, including sugar, dextrose, and inverted sugar, to enhance the natural flavor and sweetness of the fruit. No artificial preservatives, no shortcuts, just ingredients chosen for taste, texture, and quality.

Reliable, Local Supply: We’re based right here in Chicago and pride ourselves on excellent customer service and timely deliveries.

Success Stories from Local Businesses

When you add authentic Mexican paletas to your menu, customers notice and they keep coming back. Here are just a few real examples from right here in Chicago:

Los Mangos Midway on 5923 W 63rd St. has been offering our real fruit and dairy-based paletas for over four years. Their customers love the variety of flavors, and our products have become a staple on their menu, especially during the summer rush.

Michoacana Sweets, located at 2740 W 59th St in Chicago, opened last year and quickly built a loyal following. By featuring our artisanal paletas as part of their dessert lineup, they’ve created a colorful, delicious experience that keeps families and foodies coming back.

Mixoacana in Little Village, which also opened last year, incorporated our paletas into their offerings from day one. With vibrant displays and traditional flavors, they’ve used our products to create a nostalgic classic experience with a modern twist that resonates with the community.

How to Get Started with Paleta Factory

Bringing paletas into your business is simple:

Reach Out: Call or message us at (773) 498-6227 to get started. We’ll learn about your business and recommend flavors based on your concept and clientele.

Taste the Difference: We can arrange a tasting so you and your team can sample our full lineup, from crowd favorites like coconut and strawberry to bold flavors like spicy mango and jamaica (hibiscus).

Stock Up: We’ll deliver your paletas with clear, attractive packaging that showcases the product in front and includes all required information on the back. You’ll also receive storage guidance to help you keep everything fresh and organized. All you need is freezer space and happy customers.

Promote with Confidence: Need marketing support? We’ll help with branded materials, social media ideas, and tips to boost paleta sales.

More Than a Supplier, We’re Part of the Community

Paleta Factory is a proud Latino-owned, Chicago-grown business. We believe that great products start with great relationships. Whether you’re stocking your freezer for the first time or looking to bring something unique to your next event, we’re here to support you every step of the way.

We’ve partnered with universities, nonprofits, corporate offices, and local entrepreneurs to bring the joy of paletas to thousands. We’d love to help you do the same.

Ready to Level Up Your Menu?

Let’s talk. Whether you’re curious about pricing, flavor options, or storage requirements, we’re just a call or message away. Add authentic Mexican paletas to your offerings and give your customers a reason to smile.

Call us at (773) 498-6227
Or Contact Us today to get started

Paleta Factory: Serving joy, one paleta at a time.