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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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