La Palapa

Truly, the best mangonadas in Indy! I believe they are family owned. The staff is always so friendly and inviting.

La Palapa on the south side has truly won me over! As a huge fan of authentic Mexican cuisine, I'm thrilled to support this gem. Their raspados are simply the best, and the cheetos and queso are to die for. The freshness of their ingredients really stands out, and the customer service is exceptional. Plus, there's plenty of parking, which makes visiting even easier. Highly recommend for anyone looking to enjoy top-notch Mexican fare! #fyp #explore #lapalapa #raspados #indyeatslocal

We were exploring the south side of Indiananapolis and decided we needed a sweet treat. Did a quick Google search and found La Palapa. It is a large, bright indoor space with plenty of tables to sit and enjoy your frozen treats. Menu has many specialty items but we opted for scoops of the homemade ice cream. Manny (whose mom owns the shop) offered us samples and answered any questions. We decided on guava, tequila, queso, horchata and mango. They were absolutely amazing!!! Portions were large and prices were extremely reasonable. We will be back!

Another awesome visit! I had been before but wanted to go again to check it out.I'm glad I did, the staff is so friendly and the space is very clean.They have an awesome variety, I was going to get a mangolada, but then I decided to switch it up and get some ice cream, I ended up getting a scoop of tequila flavor and it was surprisingly tasty!Check this place out, many tasty options!

Service was great, the gentleman helping me really helped explain what some of the flavors would be like. I enjoyed it, the flavors were a little on the hot side but I'll know next time to get a bit less of the Tajin sauce. The mango ice cream really went well with the kick of the sauce, just needed a little less for my tastes. I appreciate knowing that can be customized each time.

Mangonada was great!! Service was very quick not too busy clean spot to go also Was really excited about the durros too

We had such a great experience at La Palapa! The employees were all so nice and helpful.. The food was delicious. The desserts and drinks were amazing! One of the employees (owner?! not sure) brought me a birthday dessert, which was sweet and so fun. I can't wait to come back - so many things I still NEED to try!

After chatting to the La Palapa team on social media, setting up a Yelp event together, and seeing their great reviews pour in, I was so excited to finally try the food. It's located in a strip center that doesn't face the road, so instead of looking for their storefront, look for their big sign in the grass on Hanna Avenue. There's plenty of parking for all of the businesses in that area. I walked in and was welcomed by Jose, their social media manager and front-of-house man. He was so friendly and walked me through the menu. I ordered the torta de jamon (sandwich with ham, cheese, avocado, tomatoes, a creamy sauce, and optional chilis). It was lunchtime, but I couldn't not get a mangonada after reading so many reviews about them.The mangonada was sooooo good. I was determined to eat the sandwich first, but I couldn't help it once I tried the mangonada. The mango ice cream was so smooth and paired so well with the chili powder and sauce. You might hear 'chili powder' and think it's spicy, but it's not at all. The sweetness blends with it for the perfect flavor. The sandwich was also delicious and I loved the creamy avocado. I'd order both again!I noticed that most of the customers were speaking Spanish, so this is a good opportunity to brush up on some vocab if you're feeling adventurous. They speak English too, so no worries if you don't. There is both outdoor and indoor seating, and the prices are super reasonable. Thanks, La Palapa!

We went today with a family of ten. Some of us ate and some of us had ice cream. Everything was so delicious and the service is always so friendly. This is our fourth time here since we discovered it. I crave the pistachio ice cream. Go visit and you will not be disappointed!!!

I had a bit of trouble finding the restaurant at first. I couldn't see addresses while driving so I drove past at first. Look for El Ranchito Supermarket and pull into their parking lot off of Hanna if you're having trouble. Look directly to the right and you'll see La Palapa Ice Cream Shop on the end of the strip center.The restaurant is good size with three 4-top tables and three 2-tops with a spacious dining area. You order at the counter straight ahead as you enter. The staff are very friendly and glad to answers questions about the menu. You'll find the menu above the order counter. So many selections sounded fabulous but I went with the Mangonada which was fabulous. The ice cream was so smooth and the fruit was perfect size bites. The tajin (chili powder) and chili sauce (chamoy) gave it a nice spice touch. The spicy tamarind straw is a perfect touch. Thank you La Palapa for the free Mangonada for the Yelp Event and Niki for organizing this event.They serve sandwiches as well as ice cream. I selected the Turkey Sandwich on wheat bread topped with bacon, lettuce, tomato, avocado and heavy mayo, for me. Next time I'll pass on the mayo but it didn't stop me from devouring the sandwich. The sandwiches come with a small bag of chips and a canned or bottle drink (Diet Coke for me). All the vegetables were fresh and perfectly ripe and the turkey had a good flavor. BTW, Tamales are available on weekends only and just $2.25 each.I sat for awhile after eating my sandwich and the staff never stops cutting fruit, serving customers and someone else cleaning consistently. They work hard but seem to enjoy their job as occasionally I'd hear some laughter from the group of ladies. The service was excellent, professional, fast and easily in and out for a lunch hour.If I lived in the area I'd be here often. The ice cream is so creamy, many flavors to select from, all types of fruits, smoothes and of course the sandwiches are a nice touch. Stop in! You want be disappointed.