La Michoacana Paleteria — Restaurant in Homestead

My reviews are in 2 languages in order to reach people that speak different languages.

English: This is my favorite and only place I buy artisan style ice cream, you should only bring cash. There is an extreme variety of flavors and the prices are amazing. The people are very nice and go above and beyond to help you. I have been going there for years, I recommend the elote (corn, cheese, lemon, chili in a cup). I recommend for ice cream flavors the Nanche (has Nanche seeds) , grape and cream, tequila, bubble gum. They also make custom orders depending on what things you like you can always remove things in the order or add. Another favorite is the cheese fries with melted cheese on top. I wish there was more places like these.

Spanish: Este es mí lugar favorito y el único lugar donde compro helado artesanal, tendrían que traer solo billetes. Hay una variedad extrema de sabores y los precios son buenísimos. La gente es muy amable y van más haya para ayudarte. Yo e ido ahí por años y recomiendo el elote (choclo, queso, limón, chili en un vaso). Recomiendo para los helados Nanche (tiene semillas de Nanche), uva y crema, tequila, chicle. También hacen ordenes especiales dependiendo que que quieres remover o poner. Otro plato favorito son las salchipapas con queso derretido arriba. Me gustaría que haya más...

Pro tip: Take a number. And listen for it in Spanish. The kind lady who helped me spoke English, so no problem if you don't speak Spanish, but probably a good idea to let them know when you walk in.

Their menu is a bit extensive and in Spanish, and it is quite busy here, so it is better to have some idea of what you want before walking in.

I chose a large 3 scoop of "hard pack" ice cream but it wasn't really hard, just not swirl soft serve. The flavors are awesome. I had mamey, strawberry, and tequila. All were excellent and tasted homemade (strawberry had frozen strawberry chunks in it). Cost was $5. The kitchen staff will give you a paper ticket that you use to pay at the register in front of the door.

There isn't any place to sit and eat here, but you can walk across the street to a small park (mostly concrete) if you want...

I would give this 5 stars , if we were talking about just their large selection of delicious treats. However this establishment is long overdue for some renovations/upgrade or even simply expansion. They are the top spot for ice cream locally due to the variety of delicious and exotic flavors, yet they have not changed their old signs, they are packed to brim on most days , only take cash , and do not have someone to take care of the outside or inside cleanliness.

For the amount of thriving business they sure don't use it on their own store. They still get a solid 3 stars because the staff is friendly and they are quick to fix mistakes...