La Michoacana Plans Auburndale Location

“We offer a wide variety of Mexican Paletas and Ice Cream with also some of your favorite Antojitos”

July 17, 2026

With several locations around Central Florida, Haines City-based ice cream chain La Michoacana appears to be on the move again with a new opening.

This week, What Now came across plan review paperwork submitted by La Michoacana Ventures LLC for a new La Michoacana location in Auburndale, at 198 Melton Ave.

There, guests would be able to enjoy La Michoacana’s wide range of frozen treats and other dishes.

“We offer a wide variety of Mexican Paletas and Ice Cream with also some of your favorite Antojitos,” says the brand’s Facebook page.

What Now reached out on Friday to co-owner Vicente Barajas to ask about plans for a new La Michoacana in Auburndale. Barajas was not immediately available for comment.

Opening in the Melton Ave location, just off Havendale Boulevard, La Michoacana would join a community of nearby restaurants that includes Wawa, Salem’s Fresh Eats, Taco Bell, and Domino’s Pizza.

You can keep up with all things La Michoacana by following the brand on Facebook.

Neil Cooney

July 17, 2026

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