Nestled inside the El Carnicero Food Market on East Seminary Drive, Alma’s Paleteria is a cherished local treasure in South Fort Worth. Operating since 2008, this family-run shop delivers a warm, welcoming environment where guests are treated like family. Renowned for its handcrafted paletas, artisan ice creams, and authentic Mexican street food snacks, it offers a quick grab-and-go experience packed with rich, traditional flavors.
Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Atmosphere
Casual, Quiet, Family-friendly, Homey feel
Seating & Layout
Compact shop space best suited for quick visits and grab-and-go
Payment Methods
Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments (Minimum $5 for card transactions)
Why Visit? Key Highlights
Homemade Flavors & Quality: Known across Fort Worth for authentic, artisan paletas and ice creams crafted from high-quality cream and fresh fruit with real pieces mixed in.
Signature Menu Hits: Top customer favorites include butter pecan ice cream packed with nuts, refreshing mangonadas, creamy horchata, corn in a cup (elote), and savory tortas.
Exceptional Customer Service: Run by Alma and her team, visitors consistently praise the patient, helpful, and hospitable staff who make every guest feel like part of the family.
Event Catering & Cart Rentals: Offers paleta cart rentals and bulk ordering options that serve as crowd-pleasing highlights for party hosts, weddings, and special events.
Affordable Pricing: Generous portion sizes and traditional Mexican candies at budget-friendly price points.
Menu & Offerings
Paletas (Popsicles)
Creamy Flavors (Crema)
Fruity Flavors (Agua)
Nuez (Pecan)
Limon / Lima (Lime)
Galleta de Oreo (Oreo Cookie)
Sandia (Watermelon)
Fresa (Strawberry)
Mango
Coco (Coconut)
Mango con Chile
Fresas con Crema (Strawberries & Cream)
Fruta con Chile
Vainilla (Vanilla)
Pina (Pineapple)
Vainilla con Cajeta (Vanilla w/ Caramel)
Tamarindo (Tamarind)
Cafe Cappuccino
Melon (Cantaloupe)
Mamey
Guayaba (Guava)
Pistachio
Guanabana
Horchata
Abuelita Chocolate
Chocolate
Neapolitan (Choc, Vanilla, Strawberry)
Elote (Super Sweet Corn)
Dulce de Leche
Ice Cream, Cones, & Specialty Desserts
Item Name
Description
Scoop Ice Cream
Flavor options: Chocolate, Fresa, Nuez, Coco, Vainilla, Dulce de Leche, Ronquin, Cafe Cappuccino, Pistachio, Galleta de Oreo
Sorbet
Available in Limon, Fresa, Guayaba, and Mango
Esquimales
Chocolate-dipped ice cream popsicles topped with Nuez, Fresa, Coco, or Vainilla
Choco Bananas
Dipped frozen bananas topped with sprinkles or peanuts (cachahuate)
Banana Split
Served with vanilla and chocolate ice cream, jams, strawberry, pineapple, whipped cream, and peanuts
Tres Marias
Served in a cup or waffle with banana split ingredients and cookies
Fresas con Crema & Bionicos
Fresh strawberries with cream, custom fruit bowls, or fruit with ice cream scoops
