New ice cream parlor, La Michoacana, to open in Ottawa

A pair of Ottawa siblings are opening a new ice cream parlor next week.

Alejandra and Alex Espinoza are opening an independently owned La Michoacana store, 2729 Columbus St.

La Michoacana is one of the most popular ice cream parlors, they said, with thousands of locations in Mexico and the U.S. It is known for offering traditional and unique flavors of ice cream, paletas, Mexican snacks and desserts.

They will offer traditional flavors such as chocolate and vanilla in addition to traditional and exotic flavors such as maracuyá, tequila, gansito and dulce de leche, among others. Ice cream and paletas will be made in house using fresh ingredients and real fruit.

Snacks and desserts will be offered as well, such as fresh fruit cocktails, yogurt with fruit (made in house), churros, elotes, dori-locos, tres leches cake and the popular mangonadas.

The Espinozas said they come from a family of restaurant entrepreneurs, and they grew up working in restaurants. They said they are grateful for the time they’ve spent in Mexico and look forward to sharing the country’s authentic snacks and desserts with their customers.

La Michoacana will be open from noon to 9 p.m. seven days a week. Follow La Michoacana – Ottawa IL for an opening date.

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