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    Acai Carioca

    4.4 (43 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Maiko K.

    Cute little stand with AMAZING acai bowls! I ordered a size small and it was filled with so much yumminess! I love that they put mango sorbet(I think). I haven't really seen that anywhere. Whats better than eating acai on the beach!!?? Will go there again when I'm in PB!

    Jenelle s.

    A great Brazilian Açaí spot. For $11 you can order a regular with 2 toppings. I usually get the pistachio butter and the nut granola. Service is quick! Grab a pad and pen and fill out your order. When it's finished they place it on the rotation table. Location is a small shack so it truly is a grab and go but the employees are chill!

    Nic L.

    Excellent presentation and the açaí has a unique creaminess that I really enjoyed. However, for the $15.50 medium size, I really shouldn't have to pay extra for more than 3 toppings. It was really good, but I think there are other options at this price point that give more liberty when building your own toppings.

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    Misa O.

    I'm obsesseddddd! The fruits and the acai tasted so fresh. All the ingredients seem very high quality. You can really taste the difference between Acai Carioca and your average Acai shop. It's a must try!

    Regular size with peanut butter and blueberries
    Amelia S.

    Nice little stand with lots of topping options. Service is quick and friendly, and the açaí is very tasty. The portions are generous. This is literally a stand with a popup tent. No seating available, so you can enjoy the treat on the beach.

    Would give it a 5/5 but just a little pricey. Definitely worth it if you're looking for some quality Açaí. I will be coming back here again!!

    Holly M.

    If you want an authentic acai base, come here. Not too sweet and the topping options are great. Prices are standard for San Diego but it's a fun treat every once in a while. Excited to try more of their toppings :)

    Acai protein bowl w/ strawberries granola blueberries and coconut
    Will P.

    This place is a bit overpriced for the portions, as the cup is very aesthetically pleasing but not the best for portion sizes. For a small and medium protein Acai, it was over $30 which is a little expensive for my taste. The Acai itself wasn't too sweet and the toppings were good. If the price wasn't so high, would definitely be a 5/5

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    Emmett T.

    Acai Carioca has set up a mobile stand in front of the California Dreams Hostel on Emerald St in PB just yards away from the waterfront. They have a simple menu in which you choose one of four serving sizes, a base, and then toppings. Tuesday was unlimited toppings day, yet the cashier didn't inform me about the offer. Brazilian cheese balls (pao de queijo) made of tapioca flour were also available for purchase. The cup sizes ranged from 12 oz to 32 oz with two to four toppings included. There were two base types... carioca (traditional acai berries blended with honey) and protein style. The latter cost an extra dollar because it was carioca plus a vanilla vegan protein powder. Nineteen different toppings were offered at an additional one dollar each. I picked a regular size carioca with strawberries and more honey. The natural sweetness from the premium acai was already high so the extra honey increased it even more. I think the 12 oz size would be sufficient for most customers because the 32 oz serving with four toppings at a price of $25 was steep. This was a very good quality product that exceeds the acai you get in a bowl at the chain shops.

    Han L.

    It was okay. The acai base was a bit too icy. I think there are better spots. Friendly worker though.

    Molly P.

    Nice cute little walk up stand for a refreshing healthy cup/bowl of açai. My husband and I split the medium and it was the perfect amount to share. You get three toppings with the medium size. We chose peanut butter, cacao nibs, coconut flakes and blueberries for an extra $1. The service was friendly and professional.

    Classic acai with 3 toppings!
    Eva M.

    Classic acai with 3 toppings! Little walk up stand by the beach. Workers are very nice.

    Strawberry granola almond butter protein base

    This place is amazing! Service was great, honestly just asked the owner what he recommended and it was delicious- got ours with granola strawberry and almond butter protein base

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    Awesome Acai bowl order came out perfect and exactly how I wanted it to. Flavors are amazing and fresh as well

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    Personally the açaí was a little too sweet for me and very runny. Very quick and easy service and just a block from the beach.

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    8 months ago

    Really tasty authentic Brazilian açaí bowl! Friendly lady serviced us, large portion and tasty food. Recommend.

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    Such a cute space and the perfect second location from Point Loma. Love how close it is to the beach! Customer service to 5

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    Loved this new açaí shop, some of my favorite açaí base I've ever had and I love that you can add protein into the base as well!

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