There is no doubt that ice cream is the favorite dessert of many, and this has been demonstrated because there are ice cream parlors in CDMX that have been opening their doors for years and years to pamper Mexican families with original and fresh flavors.
– NeverĂa Mi Juanita
In a small corner of beautiful Tacubaya, there is a space that since 1926 offers handmade ice creams of lemon, strawberry, mamey, chamoy, mezcal, tequila, cognac and original flavors such as chicharrĂłn, oyster, avocado and shrimp.
All ice creams are prepared with natural ingredients and with the process of wooden barrels, ice and salt. They are prepared on the premises.
NeverĂa Mi Juanita has been open for more than 100 years and has passed through three generations. It has been visited by celebrities such as JosĂ© Alfredo JimĂ©nez, Lola Beltrán, Pedro Infante, Chabelo, Raquel Bigorra, Jacobo Zabludovsky, Cristina Pacheco, Capulina, Amalia Mendoza, Javier SolĂs, “El Huracán” RamĂrez and more.
Heroes de 1810 21, Tacubaya, Miguel Hidalgo
– La Especial de Paris
This space began in 1921 as a wooden cart with metal wheels selling vanilla and lemon ice cream. Today, it has gone through four generations and holds the title of having the best vanilla ice cream in CDMX. However, all their ice creams are delicious and without preservatives.
You will find more than 50 flavors made with Italian techniques and bases mixed with Mexican recipes such as butter ice cream, tobacco, olive oil, cardamom, goat cheese and more.
Insurgentes Centro 117-B-117-B, San Rafael, Cuauhtémoc
– NeverĂa Roxy
Did you know that the inspiration for this famous ice cream shop comes from the Roxy Cinema in Guadalajara? The founder took on the task of searching for flavors and recipes to create artisanal Mexican ice creams and ice cream.
In 1946 the first branch was born in La Condesa as a soda fountain that today still maintains its style and colors that make you travel back in time.
It has 10 branches in Mexico, but the most famous is the first one, located at Fernando Montes de Oca 89. Here you will find delicious flavors, but we recommend the chocolate, sapote and macadamia.
Fernando Montes de Oca Ave. 89, 06140, Cuauhtémoc
– Chiandoni
This famous Italian gelato shop was born in 1939 and has been in its current location since the 1950s. Locals have visited from generation to generation and you will always find it with people.
Founded by the Italian Pietro Chiandoni, this place maintains its delicious Italian recipes for soft, creamy and natural ice creams.
Not to be missed? Their cajeta ice cream, tangerine ice cream, hot fudge sundae, vanilla milkshake and the delicious coffee that you will find in their menu.
C. Pensilvania 255, Nápoles, Benito Juárez
– Siberia Ice Cream
Standing since 1930, this place is a favorite for those who visit downtown Coyoacán frequently.
Located in the best spot, Helados Siberia is famous for its delicious flavors and more dessert options that you can eat strolling through the most representative streets and squares of the area.
Av Miguel Hidalgo 6, San Lucas, Coyoacán
– La Michoacana
Who doesn’t know La Michoacana? This franchise was born around the 1930s in a town called Tocumbo, in the state of Michoacán. Here Mr. Rafael MalfavĂłn distributed his products to the locals by means of a group of donkeys and wooden boxes in which he transported his paletas.
Today there are many franchises and they are famous for their more than 120 flavors, among which you can find cream popsicles and milk popsicles with fruit, as well as their famous fruit popsicles with chili and their delicious fruit popsicles with liquor.
Different branches in Mexico City
– La Bella Italia
Although the famous ice cream parlor founded in 1922 announced the closure of its emblematic branch in Colonia Roma, they confirmed the opening of a new branch soon.
This place was founded by a family of Italian migrants from the Friuli-Venezia region, and has been an ice cream parlor that has been passed from generation to generation.
What’s special about it? Its banana split, ice creams with fruit, yogurt, chocolate and more. The original space enjoyed a family atmosphere with a jukebox and delicious coffee.
Old location closed. New location to be announced.