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Where to get ice cream in Oaxaca

Five places for gelato, soft serve and a proper scoop. Check hours before you go: plenty slow down or close in winter.

5 places in Oaxaca · by Chef Amazing · updated October 21, 2026
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    Nixy & Paletas Caty y Juanito

    Nieves and paletas · Oaxaca de Juárez

    Get: mezcal-based paletas mixed with mango or tamarind

    Nieves and paleta specialist offering local flavors, including mezcal-fruit combinations.

    Portal de Clavería 1, Centro, 68000 Oaxaca de Juárez, Oax. · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
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    Nieves Chagüita

    Nieves and paletas · Mercado Benito Juárez

    Get: leche quemada (burnt milk) nieve, often paired with tuna (prickly pear)

    Traditional market nieves provide a refreshing introduction to Oaxaca’s local frozen-dessert style.

    20 de Noviembre, Int. Mercado Benito Juárez, Local 27, Centro, 68000 Oaxaca de Juárez, Oax., Mexico · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
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    Mezcalite POP!

    Ice cream · Oaxaca de Juárez

    Get: the Paty Chamoy paleta/nieve

    Frozen treats pair Oaxacan flavors with the region’s signature mezcal tradition.

    C. Porfirio Díaz 404, RUTA INDEPENDENCIA, Centro, 68101 Oaxaca de Juárez, Oax., Mexico · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
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    Flor Cacao

    Ice cream · Oaxaca de Juárez

    Get: French macarons, chocolate bonbons, hot chocolate, chocolate brownie with mint ice cream

    Chocolate-focused dessert stop also offers ice cream for a refreshing cacao-inspired break.

    C. de Manuel Bravo 210, RUTA INDEPENDENCIA, Centro, 68000 Oaxaca de Juárez, Oax., Mexico · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
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    Rito Chocolatería & Tienda

    Ice cream · Oaxaca de Juárez

    Get: the chocolate ice cream (helado); the 'Ritacao' smoothie; hot Oaxacan chocolate

    Small chocolate shop serves a focused ice cream selection of chocolate and mango.

    C. Porfirio Díaz 708-H, RUTA INDEPENDENCIA, Centro, 68000 Oaxaca de Juárez, Oax., Mexico · Map · Add to Chef Amazing

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