In Papa's Paleteria To Go!, you manage a mobile paleteria stand, crafting custom frozen treats to order. Gameplay involves taking orders, then using touch controls to pour, blend, and freeze ice pops before adding precise layers of fruit and syrup. Finally, you decorate each paleta to match the customer's request.

The game challenges your speed and accuracy across multiple serving stations. You must balance customer patience with the multi-step creation process to earn tips and upgrades. As you progress, you unlock new ingredients, customers, and equipment to expand your menu and stand.