Est. Pacoima, California

Every recipe
carried across
generations.

At La Michoacana Pacoima, we don't chase trends — we honor the techniques your abuela trusted. From hand-pulled paletas to bread baked at dawn, each creation is a quiet act of devotion to Mexican craft.

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Artisan Mexican ice cream and paletas displayed at La Michoacana Pacoima

Since

Decades of family recipes passed down from Michoacán.

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Our Heritage

Rooted in
Michoacán,
home in Pacoima.

La Michoacana Pacoima was born from a simple conviction: that the flavors of home should never be compromised for convenience. Every batch of ice cream, every loaf of pan dulce, carries the weight of tradition — recipes that have survived not because they are trendy, but because they are true.

Our kitchen operates on the old schedule. We begin before dawn, when the dough is still cool and the flavors concentrate. This is not a factory. It is a family kitchen, open to our neighborhood, serving the community that has welcomed us with the same warmth we bring to every cup.

20+

Years of Craft

50+

Signature Flavors

100%

Real Ingredients

The Craft

Made with
intention, served
with pride.

Every element of our process is deliberate — from sourcing the ripest fruit for our paletas to the precise temperature at which we set each batch of ice cream.

Farm-Fresh Fruit

We source the season's finest fruit — tamarind, mango, strawberry, horchata — ensuring every paleta delivers the bright, unfiltered taste of real produce.

Small-Batch Ice Cream

Each batch is churned in modest quantities, allowing us to control texture and richness the way the old masters intended — dense, creamy, unforgettable.

Baked at Dawn

Our pan dulce arrives fresh every morning — conchas with sugar-crusted crowns, cuernos folded to perfection, and quejaos that crumble like memory.

Family Tradition

Our recipes are not inventions — they are inheritances. Each technique has been refined over generations, preserved with the same care we bring to our customers.

No Shortcuts

We do not use artificial flavors or preservatives. What you taste is what we put in — real dairy, real fruit, real vanilla. The difference is immediate.

Fair & Honest Pricing

Quality craft should be accessible. We price with honesty so that every neighbor — student, family, elder — can enjoy a taste of Michoacán without hesitation.

Our Offerings

From our
kitchen to
your hands.

A selection of what you'll find waiting for you behind our counter — each item made fresh, each flavor a story.

Signature

Paletas

Hand-dipped in small batches — tamarind, mango, strawberry, horchata, lucuma, and more. Each one a burst of authentic Mexican flavor.

Creamy Mexican ice cream in cups and cones

Bestseller

Helados

Dense, creamy ice cream churned the traditional way. Available by the cup, cone, or bag — with flavors that change with the season.

Fresh Daily

Pan Dulce

Conchas, cuernos, orejas, cuquíes, and quejaos — baked every morning before dawn, when the crust is crispest and the sweetness is brightest.

Refreshment

Agua Frescas

Horchata, jamaica, tamarindo, sandía — prepared fresh daily in large ceramic jars. The perfect companion to any order.

Our menu rotates with the seasons. Visit us or call ahead to check today's availability.

Visit Us

We're
waiting for
you.

Come as you are. Whether you're craving a single paleta on a warm afternoon or planning a treat for a family gathering, our door is open and our counter is ready.

Address

12747 Van Nuys Blvd
Pacoima, CA 91331

Phone

(747) 225-0839

Hours

Monday – Saturday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Call to Order

Located on Van Nuys Blvd, just north of Pacoima Park.

Every recipe carried across generations.

Rooted in Michoacán, home in Pacoima.

Made with intention, served with pride.