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Mexican Gelato?

July 5, 2022March 22, 2023 Anna Miller Post a comment
Mexican Gelato?

The Shop

Pola is a very popular small gelato shop near Santa Lucia park.  It is famous for high-quality handmade gelato, but also just as famous for offbeat flavors with a Meridian connection. But is this cute gelato shop in Merida accessible?

The gelato flavors at Pola in Merida, Mexico.
Teen in wheelchair at Pola gelato shop giving accessibility review. There is a multicolored "pasta" tiled floor in front of her. The counter is at her chin height and the front is wood strips with attached turquoise Pola letters.
The gelato case at Pola in Merida, Mexico.
The gelato case at Pola in Merida, Mexico.

What about the accessibility at Pola gelato in Merida?

Honestly, it is not very wheelchair accessible.  There is a high step to get inside and because it is small, it can be hard to move once you are inside.  This is best experienced with a partner who goes inside and relays the available flavors to you, then orders your selection for you.  The park is not that far away and is a much better place to enjoy your treat.  The inside of this shop is rather plain with not much to see otherwise.  I was able to see a chalkboard listing their current flavors from the doorway. I think this was a cash-only business, so bring your pesos.

Gelato displayed in front of the sign at Pola in Merida, Mexico.
Gelato displayed in front of the sign at Pola in Merida, Mexico.
Teen in wheelchair at gelato shop Pola in Merida, Mexico to review accessibility.
Gelato at Pola in Merida, Mexico.

The Flavors

My family tried Beso de Luna, which is chocolate with almonds, orange peel, and coffee. I liked the Stracciatella which is vanilla with chocolate. More unique flavors include Queso de Bola, or ball of Edam cheese, popular in regional recipes; and Tascalate which included roast corn and chocolate mimicking a regional drink.  How fun is that? 

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