A James Beard-nominated chef has opened Cielito in an area of downtown Providence already known for its culinary chops.

It’s bright and colorful, with dozens of choices of ice cream and other sweets, plus some savory, salty selections.

While nieve (ice cream) or paletas (ice pops) may get top billing at most Mexican ice cream shops, the treats they serve rarely stop at the two frozen delights. Dig a little deeper on the menu for ...