The weirdly wonderful Las Paletas (2907 12th Ave. S, 615-386-2101) has earned a devoted following in Nashville for its downright bizarre, Mexican-style popsicles, which come in a wide range of unexpected flavors, some fruity and sorbet-like, others creamy and more like frozen gelato in consistency. It's set in a handsome new building, which it moved into in 2010, right around the corner from its previous locale in the hip and fun 12th Avenue South neighborhood - it's right next to trendy and fun Burger Up restaurant.
The icy treats are magically delicious. The flavors change regularly, but you can get an idea from the photo here of a recent menu - chai tea, avocado (a strange one that inspires a love-or-hate response from most), coffee, spicy chocolate with wasabi, honeydew melon, hibiscus, tamarind, strawberry. The rose petal variety is terrific - tastes like Turkish Delight candy. Las Paletas is close to a number of other cool 12th Avenue South hangouts, including Katy K Designs and Rumours Wine Bar - the exploring along 12th is interesting from about Kirkwood (the cross street for Las Paletas), north to about Linden Avenue or so.
