Paleteria Fernandez: Port Chester's Authentic Mexican Ice Cream and Paleta Destination

Paleteria Fernandez Introduce

Introduction / Overview

For New York residents looking for an ice cream experience that transcends the ordinary, Paleteria Fernandez in Port Chester offers an authentic, vibrant taste of Mexican tradition. This establishment is not a typical American scoop shop; it is a true 'Paleteria,' a multi-generational family business with deep roots in Tocumbo, Michoacán, Mexico, the birthplace of the modern fruit pop. Since opening in Port Chester in 2004, Paleteria Fernandez has earned a stellar reputation for producing and distributing the highest quality 'paletas' (frozen fruit pops) and other frozen novelties, bringing the authentic paleteria experience to the New York region.

The appeal of Paleteria Fernandez lies in its unparalleled freshness and variety. Customers rave about the ice cream bars being 'just heavenly made' and tasting 'so fresh and delicious.' The shop's signature paletas are made from crushed fresh fruit and sometimes vegetables, water, and cane sugar, offering intensely flavored, natural treats. This commitment to fresh, high-quality ingredients allows the natural fruit to provide most of the sweetness, resulting in a superior product that is often 'cheap for the high quality.' The menu extends far beyond typical ice cream, featuring traditional Mexican delights, including spicy-and-sweet 'Antojitos' (snacks) and refreshing 'Aguas Frescas' (fresh fruit drinks), making it a truly 'Casual' yet 'Trendy' destination that appeals to all ages and is especially 'Good for kids.'

Location and Accessibility

Paleteria Fernandez is strategically located on a main thoroughfare in Port Chester at

119 N Main St, Port Chester, NY 10573, USA

. Port Chester, a bustling village in Westchester County, is a cultural and commercial center easily accessible to residents throughout the New York metropolitan area and is known for its diverse culinary scene. The Main Street location offers high visibility and is easy to find for visitors and local patrons alike.

The location is highly popular, often resulting in long lines, a testament to the quality and speed of service, as noted by one customer who mentioned the line 'moved SO fast.' Patrons are advised that parking consists of 'Paid street parking,' which is standard for a central downtown area in the New York region, and visitors should allow time for securing a space. The shop’s vibrant and casual atmosphere makes it a great spot for a 'Quick visit' or a planned treat. For added convenience, Paleteria Fernandez facilitates modern transactions by accepting

Credit cards

Debit cards

, and

NFC mobile payments

, ensuring that the transaction is as fast as the service.

Services Offered

Takeout: Fast and efficient service for customers to grab their paletas, ice cream, and snacks to enjoy on the go.
In-store Pickup: Convenient service for pre-ordered or bulk items, such as the 'Buy 10 get 1' special on popsicles (available in-store only).
Delivery: Offering the convenience of having their full menu of ice cream, paletas, and snacks delivered to the local area.
Natural Juice Bar: Serving a variety of
Natural Juices/Jugos Naturales
in various sizes, including the health-focused
2oz Ginger Shot
.
Traditional Mexican Snacks: Providing a diverse menu of unique Mexican street food items like
TAMALES ROJOS/VERDES
and
Corn On The Cob(Mexican Street Corn) - Elote
.
Specialty Frozen Desserts: Hand-crafted items such as
Milkshakes Malteadas
,
Banana Split
, and traditional Mexican preparations like
Bionico
.
Beverages: In addition to juices and fresh fruit drinks (
AGUAS FRESCAS
), the shop also offers
Coffee
and seasonal items like
Champurrado
.

Features / Highlights

Authentic Paletas: Specializes in high-quality, intensely flavored, frozen fruit pops (paletas) with non-dairy fruit and dairy milk options, maintaining a rich Mexican tradition.
Unique Mexican Menu: Offers distinctive items not commonly found in typical New York ice cream shops, such as
Tostitos Locos
,
MANGONADA
, and
Duro Loco
.
Fresh, High-Quality Ingredients: The emphasis on using fresh, ripe fruit and minimal sugar results in a superior, natural flavor, often noted by customers.
Rapid Service: Praised for the speed and efficiency of the staff, ensuring quick transactions even when the line is long.
Affordable Pricing: Recognized for 'reasonable' and 'cheap for the high quality' prices, offering excellent value for specialty desserts.
Non-Dairy Options: Explicitly offers
Fruit Pops **NON-DAIRY** SIN LECHE**
, catering to customers with dietary restrictions.
Vibrant Atmosphere: The store is described as smelling delightfully like fruit, contributing to a casual and trendy environment that is
Good for kids
.

Contact Information

Address: 119 N Main St, Port Chester, NY 10573, USA

Phone: (914) 939-3694 or +1 914-939-3694

What is worth choosing

For New York residents looking for a dessert experience that is authentic, refreshing, and truly unique, Paleteria Fernandez is the clear choice in Port Chester. What sets this shop apart is its commitment to the Mexican tradition of the paleteria, offering an array of flavors—like coconut, passion fruit, and pecan—that are intensely flavorful and made with fresh, high-quality ingredients. This dedication to authentic preparation ensures a product that far surpasses the chemical-laden frozen treats often found elsewhere.

The incredible menu diversity means there is something for every craving. Whether you want a simple, sugar-free fruit pop, a decadent

Belgian Waffle Deluxe

, or an adventurous Mexican snack like

Takis Locos

Hot Cheeto-Esquites

, Paleteria Fernandez delivers. For those prioritizing health, the extensive

Natural Juices/Jugos Naturales

menu offers a refreshing and nutritious alternative to traditional sweets. The fact that the quality is consistently praised as 'heavenly' and the prices are deemed 'reasonable' makes it an excellent value proposition.

Choosing Paleteria Fernandez means supporting a long-standing family business that is a cultural staple in the Port Chester community and a true gem in the Westchester culinary landscape. The combination of its authentic heritage, focus on fresh fruit, fast service, and welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere makes it the ultimate destination for delicious, high-quality frozen and savory treats in the New York region.

Paleteria Fernandez Food & drink

Belgian Waffles
Waffle And Fruit $10.25
Belgium Waffle freshly made to order, Banana and Strawberries, Whipped Cream, a drizzle of caramel, chocolate and a sprinkle of powdered sugar.
Belgian Waffle Deluxe $12.50
Belgium Waffle freshly made to order, 1 Scoop of Ice Cream, Banana and Strawberries, Whipped Cream, a drizzle of caramel, and chocolate.
Regular Belgian Waffle $8.50
Freshly baked Belgian waffle, butter and maple syrup sprinkled with powdered sugar.

Tostitos, Hot Cheetos, Doritos
Hot Cheetos Locos $9.15
Hot Cheetos chips, jicama, pickled pig skin, Kirby cucumbers, salt, lime, Japanese style peanuts, and choice of chamoy sauce, tajin, Valentina sauce, chili powder or home made red hot or Green hot sauce.
Tostitos Locos $9.15
Tostitos chips, jicama, pickled pig skin, Kirby cucumbers, salt, lime, Japanese style peanuts, and choice of chamoy sauce, tajin, Valentina sauce, chili powder or home made hot sauce.
Doriesquites $9.29
Doritos, Esquites (corn), Mayonaisse, Kirby cucumbers, salt, lime, Cheese, Home Made Chile(optional)** ** Chamoy sauce, tajin, Valentina sauce, Home Made, or Chili powder.
Dorilocos $9.15
Doritos chips, jicama, pickled pig skin, Kirby cucumbers, salt, lime, Japanese style peanuts, and choice of chamoy sauce, tajin, Valentina sauce, chili powder or home made red hot or Green hot sauce.
TostiEsquites $9.29
Tostitos, Esquites (corn), Mayonaisse, Kirby cucumbers, salt, lime, Cheese, Home Made Chile(optional)** ** Chamoy sauce, tajin, Valentina sauce, Home Made, or Chili powder.
Hot Cheeto-Esquites $9.40
Hot Cheetos, Esquites (corn), Mayonaisse, Kirby cucumbers, salt, lime, Cheese, Home Made Chile(optional)** ** Chamoy sauce, tajin, Valentina sauce, Home Made, or Chili powder.

PALETAS/ POPSICLES (buy 10 get 1 available IN store only)
Sugar Free Popsicles $3.25
Pecans, Strawberry, Vanilla, Coffee.
Whole Pecan Esquimal $5.25
Whole pecan ice cream Popsicle covered in hard shell cocolate and topped with coconut flakes.
Specialty Popsicles $5.00
Fruit Pops **NON-DAIRY** SIN LECHE** (Buy 10 Get 1, Available IN Store Only) $4.25
* Contain about 3% dairy
Milk Pops (Buy 10 Get 1 Available IN Store Only) $3.75
Paletas de leche: Avocado/ Aguacate, Blackberry/ Zarzamora, Caramel/ Dulce De Leche, Chocolate/ Chocolate Chocolate/ Chocolate, Coconut & Strawberry/ Coco con Fresa, Coconut/Coco, Coffee/ Café, Cookies-n-Cream/Galletas con Crema, Corn/Elote, Eggnog/ Rompope, Lucuma, Mamey, Milk w/Sugar & Cinnamon/ Chongos, Mango, Mint Chocolate Chip/ Menta con Chispas de Chocolate, Nance, Passion Fruit/ Maracuya, Pecans/ Nueces, Pistachio/Pistacho Plums/Ciruelas Pasas, Rice Pudding/ Arroz con Leche, Rum Raisin/ Ron con Pasas, Strawberry & Cream/ Fresas con Crema, Strawberry/ Fresa, Vanilla/ Vainilla, Yogurt with mixed trail & fruits/ Yogurt Con Frutas Mixtas.

Natural Juices/Jugos Naturales
Natural Juice (Medium) $8.00
Jugos naturales. Orange, Orange & Carrots Mix, Vampiro (Beets,Orange, Celerry & Carrots), Green Juice (Cucumber, lime, celerry, spinach, green apple,ginger, pineapple and a dash of Orange Juice).
Natural Juice (Large) $9.00
Jugos naturales. Orange, Orange & Carrots Mix, Vampiro (Beets,Orange, Celerry & Carrots), Green Juice (Cucumber, lime, celerry, spinach, green apple,ginger, pineapple and a dash of Orange Juice).
Natural Juice (Liter) $12.00
Jugos naturales. Orange, Orange & Carrots Mix, Vampiro (Beets,Orange, Celerry & Carrots), Green Juice (Cucumber, lime, celerry, spinach, green apple,ginger, pineapple and a dash of Orange Juice).
2oz Ginger Shot $3.00
Natural Juice (Small) $7.00
Jugos naturales. Orange, Orange & Carrots Mix, Vampiro (Beets,Orange, Celerry & Carrots), Green Juice (Cucumber, lime, celerry, spinach, green apple,ginger, pineapple and a dash of Orange Juice).

AGUAS FRESCAS
Fresh Fruit Drinks $3.75
Aguas frescas. Strawberry, Horchata, Fruit Coctail, Orange w/spinach, Eggnog, Pecans.

CHOCOLATE COVERED BANANAS
Pecan ChocoBananas $3.75
Plain Choco-Banana $3.00
Rainbow Sprinkles ChocoBanana $3.75
Coconut Covered Choco-Bananas $3.75

TAMALES
TAMALES ROJOS/VERDES $4.50
Pork red tamal and chicken green tamal.
Tamales De Elote- Corn Tamal $4.50
Corn-based tamale with options for side sour cream or cheese. Available cold or hot.
Tamal De Rajas $4.50
Tamal filled with cheese and poblano pepper!! you can accompany it with cheese, sour cream and tomatillo sauce!! Tamal relleno de queso fresco y chile poblano!! Acompañalo con queso, crema agria y salsa de tomatillo!

DESSERT
Gelatin-Gelatina $7.50
Home Made fruit punch gelatin, fruit cocktail salad & pecans. Gelatina de ponche de frutas, ensalada de cóctel de frutas y nueces.

Seasonal Items
Champurrado $4.00
Mexican Hot Chocolate
Rice Pudding Cup $4.00
Arroz con leche; cold or hot.

Menu *Unpaid toppings included in instructions will be price adjusted or else not honored.
Sugar Free Popsicles $3.25
Pecans, Strawberry, Vanilla, Coffee.
Creamy Corn Cup (Small) $6.00
Esquites : Mayonnaise, lime, cotija cheese, chili powder* or home made. *chili optional or substitute for Tajin.
Corn On The Cob(Mexican Street Corn) - Elote $4.50
Corn on the cob prepared with mayonaisse, Cotija cheese, salt, lime, and the chili of your choice.
Creamy Corn Cup (Large) $8.00
Esquites : Mayonnaise, lime, cotija cheese, chili powder* or home made. *chili optional or substitute for Tajin.
Shredded Fruit-Fruta Rayada $7.25
Fruta Rayada mix: Mango, jicama, Kirby cucumber. Mango, jicama y pepinos.
Frozen Strawberries & Cream $10.00
Frozen strawberries, sweet cream, coconut flakes, granola, rainbow or chocolate sprinkles, raisins, homemade sweet cream.
Milkshakes Malteadas (Small) $7.01
Baileys Irish Cream w/Pecans and Caramel, Caramel, Cheesecake, Chocolate, Coconut/Coco,Coffee/ Café Cookies-n-Cream, Gansito, Key Lime Sorbet, Mango Sorbet Mint Chocolate Chip, Neapolitan, Pecans/ Nueces, Pistachio, Rum Raising/ Ron con Pasas, Strawberry Sorbet, Strawberry/ Fresa, Tres Leches, Vanilla with Strawberry Marmalade, Vanilla Chocolate Chips, Vanilla with Chocolate, Vanilla with Rainbow sprinkles, Vanilla, Fat Free Yogurt with mixed trail & fruits/ Yogurt Con Frutas Mixtas.
Chocolate Covered Bananas $3.75
Sprinkles, Coconut or Pecans.
Bionico $10.00
Fresh strawberries, papaya, mango, delicious red apples. Coconut flakes, granola, rainbow or chocolate sprinkles, raisins. Homemade sweet cream.
Milkshakes Malteadas (Medium) $8.05
Baileys Irish Cream w/Pecans and Caramel, Caramel, Cheesecake, Chocolate, Coconut/Coco,Coffee/ Café Cookies-n-Cream, Gansito, Key Lime Sorbet, Mango Sorbet Mint Chocolate Chip, Neapolitan, Pecans/ Nueces, Pistachio, Rum Raising/ Ron con Pasas, Strawberry Sorbet, Strawberry/ Fresa, Tres Leches, Vanilla with Strawberry Marmalade, Vanilla Chocolate Chips, Vanilla with Chocolate, Vanilla with Rainbow sprinkles, Vanilla, Fat Free Yogurt with mixed trail & fruits/ Yogurt Con Frutas Mixtas.
Banana Split $9.25
Banana, three different flavors of ice cream, whip cream, chocolate or caramel syrup, rainbow sprinkles and cherries.
Papas Preparadas-Cooked Potatoes $6.50
A snack typical of Jalisco Mexico; cooked potatoes prepared with salt, lime, and Hot sauce of your choice! Una picaderita tipica de Jalisco Mexico; Papas cocidas con sal, limon y chile de tu gusto!
Milkshakes Malteadas (Large) $9.09
Baileys Irish Cream w/Pecans and Caramel, Caramel, Cheesecake, Chocolate, Coconut/Coco,Coffee/ Café Cookies-n-Cream, Gansito, Key Lime Sorbet, Mango Sorbet Mint Chocolate Chip, Neapolitan, Pecans/ Nueces, Pistachio, Rum Raising/ Ron con Pasas, Strawberry Sorbet, Strawberry/ Fresa, Tres Leches, Vanilla with Strawberry Marmalade, Vanilla Chocolate Chips, Vanilla with Chocolate, Vanilla with Rainbow sprinkles, Vanilla, Fat Free Yogurt with mixed trail & fruits/ Yogurt Con Frutas Mixtas.
Cup Of Shredded Mango Fruit $8.25
Fruta rayada en vaso. (Kirby cucumber, Mango, Jicama)
Chamango Slushie $7.00
Shaved ice with natural mango mermalade, chamoy sauce, salt, lime juice, tajin, Valentina hot sauce, shredded mango and tamarind candy stick.
Escamocha -Shredded Fruit $7.25
Shredded Fruit mix: Mango, jicama, Kirby cucumber with salt, lime, green chili sauce, cheese and orange juice. Fruta Rayada mix: Mango, jicama y pepinos con sal, limon, chile verde o rojo, queso y jugo de naranja.
Duro Loco $8.50
Mexican wheat pellets, sour cream, cabbage, pig skin pickles ,salt, lime juice, cotija cheese, and slices of avocado**. *please specify ingredients to exclude **Avocado seasonal
Strawberries & Cream $10.00
Fresh strawberries, sweet cream, coconut flakes, granola, rainbow or chocolate sprinkles, raisins, homemade sweet cream.
Fruit Bags $6.50
Gazpachos de fruta. Mango, jicama, Kirby cucumber. Mango, jicama y pepinos.
MANGONADA $7.75
Mango sorbet layered with chamoy sauce , lime, valentina and a dash of Tajin.
Mexican Puffed Snacks-Duros De Harina $5.04
Mexican puffed snacks, lime, salt, valentina sauce.
Side Of Sweet Cream $3.75
Bionico side of Sweet Cream

TAKIS
Plain Takis Chips $3.00
Takis Locos $9.15
Takis chips w/ Jicama, Cucumber, Pork rinds, Japanese peanuts, Chamoy, Valentina Sauce, Salt, Lime.
TakiEsquites $9.29

Ice Cream / Nieves
Kidz Vasito (1 Flavor) $4.85
Kidz cup size has only one flavor
16 Oz. Ice Cream Container $11.00
Large Dish Cone $8.75
Ice Cream Vasito Medium (Up To 2 Flavors) $7.00
Ice Cream Cup
Medium Cones/ Barquilla Mediana $6.92
Small Cones-Barquillo Ice Cream $4.35
32 Oz. Ice Cream Container $16.54
Ice Cream Vasito Small $6.00
Ice Cream Cup
Ice Cream Vasito Lg (Up To 3 Flavors) $8.00
Home-Made Ice Cream

Paleteria Fernandez Details

Service options
Delivery
In-store pickup
Takeout

Popular for
Solo dining

Offerings
Coffee

Dining options
Table service

Atmosphere
Casual
Trendy

Planning
Quick visit

Payments
Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Credit cards

Children
Good for kids

Parking
Paid street parking

Paleteria Fernandez Photos

Paleteria Fernandez Location

Paleteria Fernandez

New York Westchester County Port Chester North Main Street

119 N Main St, Port Chester, NY 10573, USA

Paleteria Fernandez Reviews

An average rating of ★4.5 from 389 user reviews.

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★ 5★ 4★ 3★ 2★ 1

Came in here not really knowing what to expect. When my boyfriend told me we were stopping for ice cream I wasn’t expecting to walk into a place that smelled so much like fruit. We had at least 6 people ahead of us so I was glad to have a few minutes to decide what I wanted. That, however, was not the case as the line moved SO fast. Within a few minutes they were already asking what we wanted. I was totally unprepared so we just got a passion fruit popsicle and it was delicious. Next time I’ll figure out what I want before I get in line since it moved so fast!Oh, and the prices were pretty reasonable I thought!
August 08 · Amanda
This ice cream place is AMAZING! The ice cream bars are just heavenly made! They just taste so fresh and delicious, and the price is the best part of it, cheap for the high quality ice cream.I would definitely recommend coconut, passion fruit and pecan!This place is also clean and the staff is very friendly!
May 06 · VR M
Very good ice cream 🍨 good prices too..
August 27 · happiness is a journee
When to get ice cream with the family I ask the girl behind the counter if (I was on the back of the store)rightline to order she said yes. Then the girl that was upfront came to the back ask the girl if I was next she said yes. And then the short girl said to me goeith her now. The tall girl that was serving up front ask the short girl is i spoke English or Spanish the little girl said yes with an attitude. And the tall girl also catch an attitude. I didn't see why they caught an attitude. If they can't speak English or understand it all why work up front of the store. The point they caught an attitude with me a customer. I walk out n you lost my business. And both of my granddaughters were crying. I hope the owner or manager will talk to them to treat customer with respect. Respect goes a long way. And happy customers.
March 15 · Teresa Santiago
Been going here for years and I still manage to try new flavors every time! Never disappoints
April 13 · Alexandra M.