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Such great snow cones and service here! Has a covered patio with tables and chairs that you can sit at while you eat ur snacks. Plenty of parking. They have so many flavor options, and other types of refreshing snacks and beverages available. My favorite is a mango flavored snow cone with chamoy and pickles. Perfect Sunday funday activity. read more

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The best snow cone I have ever had. I don't like snow cones because of the messy nature of them but here the ice is so fine that it's like eating a slushy. They also make sure to have flavoring throughout the whole snow cone rather than just the top. Over all service was great the place is clean and presentable, just a 10/10. I'm happy I went read more

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Keisha F.

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This is one of my favorite spots in the summer! They have a great price and you really get your money's worth! The service is good and the staff is friendly! If you're in need of an ice cold treat to beat the Texas heat, why not stop at our state mammals favorite spot! read more

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Catherine P.

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Authentic Mexican raspas!!!! Yes!! It's a small stand, but they make the most delicious snow cones. They are Mexican owned and have other items on the menu besides snow cones, like elote and aguas frescas. I got the medium size, half blue raspberry, half blue coconut, and it was only $2.50! Perfect for a hot day. Note: it is just a stand with only outside seating area. Plan to eat in your car or take it to go. Good prices and good snacks. 10/10 recommend read more

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Autumn G.

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Why have a business if y'all are never open!! I love the snowcones and everything else from here but dang it's always a hit or miss coming and the houston heat ain't no joke, no where else around here does shaved ice like yall i just wish the business hours were updated on the maps. read more

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Esmeralda G.

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Houston heat had us grumpy and we needed to cool off! Being close to home I barely discovered. The shaved ice is so soft and in the heat a little to soft. I had a pineapple snocone with pickle dust or so; definitely tasty. The Tostitos chips with corn and cheese decent but not a must have. A little pricey for your buck. A try here and there is worth it. read more

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Courtney J.

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3 years ago

The snow cones was good, the smell outside was terrible. I feel like that it was the sewer , however I had to walk on the opposite side away from the smell until my order was complete. The only thing we didn't like was how they made their elote. The hot Cheetos that's usually on the very top was under the corn. Never seen it done that way and it didn't taste that great. The service was cool, they were very patient and nice . read more

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Valerie D.

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AMAZING SNOWCONES, unlike anything I've ever had before. You will be disappointed if you don't get the crema on top. I had the Wedding Cake and White Leche which was pretty great but the Root Beer and White Leche my mom ordered was even better. You cannot go wrong here as a small is only $2.50 and fills you up like a medium. I recommend 2 flavors and the crema or condensed milk on top. Most of my family ordered Medium sized snow cones and destroyed them. I will be going back!!! read more

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Charlotte C.

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How did it take me so long to visit?? This place surpassed all expectations and is my new favorite after just one visit. I got a perfect pina colada snow cone (with soft ice that both required no spoon stabbing and didn't melt immediately in the Texas heat) and elote en vaso. Definitely the best elote I have EVER had in Houston! Dang, maybe I'll go back tomorrow! The logo is cute too- maybe next time I'll see if they have t-shirts or hats.... read more

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Erin C.

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I'm mad that it has taken me so long to get over here. This place has alllllll the snacks. I love their remix to the traditional elote. They add mozzarella to it, which definitely gives it an extra layer of flavor and dimension. I also tried this thing with hot Cheetos, pickles, and chamoy. Can't recall the name of it, but it's awesome!! Spicy but very awesome. There's also these gummy candies in mango, watermelon, and pineapple, all with chili on them. Soo good. Reminded me of growing up and eating Lucas on the school bus. Lol. The snow cone was good too. It was tamarindo with coconut. The guy suggested it, and was spot on. If you try it, ask for the cream on top. The guy (I think his name is arnold.) was super nice and allowed me to sample some stuff before I made my selections. This place is pretty good. I plan to return soon. I only have on suggestion, all of the candies should come in a ziploc or some plastic wrap, instead of a styrofoam cup. read more

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Mehdi A.

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Customer service was spectacular. I love a good smile. Both the snocones we got with crema went hard hard if you know what I mean. I got the tigers blood and the flavors were so on point. My favorite tigers blood I've ever gotten and I get it everywhere. The other one we got was pretty shmackable too, piña colada and pink lemonade w/ tigers blood that one we put cream and the spicy salt on. Overall 10/10 experience. Check out my recent post on Instagram @SPACECITYSHMACKS. DEFINITELY APPROVED!!!!! read more

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Emilie C.

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I had the pink leche with cream on top. The ice was super soft and the flavor was creamy and refreshing!! read more

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Jeyda B.

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the elotes are great they use fresh corn and not the canned corn most trucks i been to use for their elotes , the snow cones are good too. Nice people only thing is im scared of bees and it was a few out there (not their fault) just watch out for bees if your scary like me during the day read more

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Viviana Q.

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Snow Cones are so soft and juicy!!! Only thing that made me give it 4 out of 5 is the fact that there's no restroom. read more

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Jessica H.

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Best corn in a cup, hands down. If you love cheesy elotes, this is the spot to go. No need to ask for extra cheese! On top of that, their customer service is great, definitely recommend. read more

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Eby H.

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Yum! This place is fantastic. What is better than a tasty sweet snowcone on a hot Houston day?! Maybe nothing. Yummy spicy cheesy elote too. Will be back very soon. read more

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Irene R.

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I've been trying to come here for the past 4 years of living here. But never had the opportunity to try it. Finally did last month and it is my go to place. Really nice people and amazing raspas and elote. Their elote is so cheesy an gooood! I always get a half pickle half tamarind raspas or half mango. It's really good. I would recommend this place for anyone and it's really great kids. read more

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Daniela T.

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Honestly... best snow cones in Houston. Customer service is an 11/10 every single time. Super family friendly and they always make you feel welcomed. And on top of that, every single item that I've ordered is delicious and comes out amazing. Plus it's pet friendly and a cool place to hang out. Y'all should stop by ASAP read more

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Rikki R.

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They're pretty good and they accept credit cards, which is rare in the hood, but they're never open! It's pretty frustrating and I usually end up at the refresqueria on Harrisburg because they have consistent hours. read more

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Hira Q.

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Best snow cones in Houston! I'm from Louisiana so I have high standards for snow cones and Armadillo's are the best. Their ice is soft and the flavors really shine. They have lots of snow cone flavors and great frito pie, elote, and agua frescas. I always get the Tigers Blood with cream OR stuffed with vanilla ice cream. read more

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Joseph M.

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Best snow cones in East side! Super soft ice, with awesome flavors! Accepts debit and cash. Elote is with the mozzarella!!

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Shakia J.

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Stopped by this evening. Had an amazing experience. Blue Raspberry snow ball was amazing. And huge in size, and only 3.50. Then I added nachos, which were nostalgic and good too. Customer service was A1, and the young lady at the counter was so kind. I'd have pictures if I hadn't demolished on the way home. read more

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Barbara D.

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YUM! The snowcones are delish! Perfect treat on a hot day. Soooo Good! Inexpensive field trip for kids and adults. 3.00 for a large 2-flavor with cream on top, 2.00 for a medium. They are .50 less without the cream, but why wouldn't you splurge? Try them! read more

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Mehdi A.

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The Best SnoCone place everr, the quality and texture of the ice was to die for, personally think it was better than Bahama Bucks! I had the Tigers Blood...honestly So Yumm! Definitely recommend the Mango, my friend got it and let me tell you, it was Oh-Soo-Good & very refreshing on this Sunny day!! Tried some of the Pink Léche and I was not disappointed, the Blue Raspberry of course was amazing! They had Excellent Service; Very Welcoming, Extremely Nice & last but not least, Super Quick!!! Will definitely be coming here again.....Very Soon! read more

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Miri B.

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Great snow cones ! Super soft ice ! I literally passed by here so many times over the last 5 years and had no idea it was here . Glad I noticed it and stopped . The elote is so good ! Super cheesy . I added chamoy to my strawberry snow cone and it was bomb ! read more

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Lynn L.

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I grew up eating raspas at this place. I was bummed that they little Mickey Mouse sign was taken down recently but the quality of the snow cone is still the same. I moved away from Houston 25 years ago and came back a couple of years ago and as soon as I got back, I headed over to this little stand and found myself feeling all of the feeling of my childhood. I used to ride in the back of the stationwagon or truck of my neighbors every week and we would head over to grab a raspa to ease the day. I always get the Mango with Crema. Love it!!! read more

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Steve E.

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I've been getting snow cones from here since I was around 7 years old, I've always enjoyed just about every product they had, mango snow cone being my favorite or bubble gum. Prices are very fair. read more

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More info about Armadillo Snow Cones

711 Telephone Rd
Houston, TX 77023
Eastwood
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(832) 834-3602
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Hours

What time does Armadillo Snow Cones open?

Armadillo Snow Cones opens at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Armadillo Snow Cones close?

Armadillo Snow Cones is closed on Monday.Armadillo Snow Cones closes at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.Armadillo Snow Cones closes at 6:00 PM on Sunday.

Mon ClosedTue-Sat 2:00 PM - 7:00 PMSun 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Armadillo Snow Cones take Bitcoin?

No, Armadillo Snow Cones does not take Bitcoin.

Does Armadillo Snow Cones take credit cards?

Yes, Armadillo Snow Cones takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Armadillo Snow Cones have catering options?

Yes, Armadillo Snow Cones does have catering options.

Does Armadillo Snow Cones have a drive thru?

No, Armadillo Snow Cones does not have a drive thru.

Indoor Amenities

Does Armadillo Snow Cones allow dogs?

Yes, Armadillo Snow Cones allows dogs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Armadillo Snow Cones have bike parking?

No, Armadillo Snow Cones does not have bike parking.

Does Armadillo Snow Cones have parking?

Yes, Armadillo Snow Cones has parking options. Private Lot Parking

Other Amenities

Is Armadillo Snow Cones wheelchair accessible?

No, Armadillo Snow Cones is not wheelchair accessible.

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We are a family owned and operated snocone shop that loves to serve nothing but the best products.

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“They are Mexican owned and have other items on the menu besides snow cones, like elote and aguas frescas.”

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Sno Dreamz

Snowcones, a thicker crushed ice. Raspas (meaning scrape) the hispanic version. Sno balls have much…read moresmaller shaved ice particles. This is what you want. So many flavors. Choose well. Some will have a chemical taste. Since it was only 7 minutes away from Cajun Stop we decided to check out the sno ball place near UofH. Sno balls are a big summer dessert in New Orleans. The texture of the sno was great but the flavors weren't as good as Hansen's Sno Bliz in New Orleans, so I'm not sure I need to be a regular there. The menu covers a lot of snack options there like funnel cakes, frito pies, Kool-aid pickles, hot dogs, tacos, fries, corn in a cup, nachos, and deep fried snickers, Oreos, and Twix. I liked the UofH mural on the wall.

I was pleasantly surprised at these New Orleans style snoballs! I had been looking for somewhere I…read morecould get one and I finally found it! The ice was perfection and I loved the classic flavors they had. They didn't have any of the natural flavors which someone in my party wanted. The lady serving us behind the counter was not very pleasant but another employee working was very personable and nice. I'll definitely be back as they are open year round.

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Friohana

What is better than on shaved ice? Two shaved ice!!! Walking around Hermann Park in 90 degree…read moreweather with 72% humidity sometimes cucumber mint water or Gatorade will just not do the trick. If you see the Friohana truck in the parking lot, trust me, stop and treat yourself. They will not disappoint. I ordered one Blue raspberry and mango (real fruit chunks) and after savoring my shaved ice whilst walking the trail, I doubled back for another one because it was so good. If you want to have an extra treat, add some sweet cream and Chimoy

This was at Hermann park: Worst Snowball I've ever had. Especially paying $16 for 2 smalls…read more Natural flavors were good but the ICE, the "shaved ice" was like ice from a cooler or something. Felt like I was at an elementary school's field day. And this happened Sunday but I still can't get over how bad the ICE was. Shaved ice should be soft

Natural Mango con Chile. MmMM!

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Magnolia's Ice Cream & More

They have a solid mangonada and elote cup. Their mangonada was scoops of their sorbet I think with…read moretoppings but it still tasted amazing. Their mango slices were refreshing and not sour. The elote cup was huge and affordable ($5.50). They also had a lot of chamoy candy options and ice cream that I might try another time. Service was also very quick. Also, their patio was surprisingly extensive and nice. It's gated and extends around the corner with artificial grass and lawn chairs. The weather was nice out so I really enjoyed our experience. Overall, if I'm ever near the area and need a snack, I'll be coming back here.

Classic ice-cream flavors along with esquites papitas raspados it really hits the spot on a warm…read moreday. It's one of my favorite places based solely off quality

I watermelon and lime. It was delicious we will definitely be back again.

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Be More Pacific

Came in on a sun night and was seated immediately…read more Food 5/5: Got the chili wings, ribeye, egg noodles, lechon and the short rib. Everything tasted excellent, my personal favorite was the chili wings, incredibly crispy yet very saucy at the same time. Can't go wrong with anything tho, ribeye was not as tender as I prefer but very flavorful Service 5/5: gave fantastic recommendations, friendly, and food came out quickly Ambiance 4/5: casual relaxed ambiance with a bar, clean, well lit. Value 4/5: fair sized portions for the price Overal 4.5/5: excellent food for a decent price, good service in a casual ambiance. Will be back to try other options

Flavorful food that was unique to me; I think my first Filipino food experience! We came for lunch…read moreand were able to be immediately seated with attentive service. The menu was approachable; lots of similar dishes to other cuisines I had had before, but obviously different spins and flavors. It was hard to pick what to get, but based on the table it doesn't seem like there is a bad option! Parking - private lot

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Kazzan Ramen & Bar

I'm writing this more for those that never had the chance to visit but on the off chance get to…read morevisit elsewhere and looking for info. I visited here frequently and I'm sad to see it shut down. Kazzan ramen in Osaka is a bit north of the main hub of Osaka, but one can hope they continue to try to spread their magic elsewhere. It was touching to see they'd trained (at least some) the staff to incorporate some of the tradition you'll see when in Japan such as greeting and goodbyes, even understanding phrases such as "okaikei onegai shimasu." Having lived in Japan, it was a nice touch. Food & Drink Kazzan ramen is an absolute delight. The stone bowl is so hot and keeps your ramen warm for the entire time you're enjoying it. They offer shio, shoyu, karamiso ramens. I personally loved the karamiso though their limited edition spicy version was great if looking for some heat. For appetizers, the black pepper edamame was a standout. Flavors of toasted sesame, maybe a touch of soy, with black pepper - . The cocktails were always delicious. They always had elevated cocktails with custom syrups and bitters. Definitely nice to see unique Japanese ingredients being incorporated into the cocktail scene. Service The service was always great, very attentive. Never had a want or need go long without being addressed. Staff was always making th rounds collecting plates, filling water, making sure you have everything. Pricing The ramen was a bit pricey even for US standards, which likely contributed to struggles but it was still delicious and worth visiting. I think a few bucks cheaper would have probably gone a long way. Or offering bundled pricing with cocktails or drinks to encourage more revenue while discounting. Though, I don't find it coincidental that this location has been plagued by multiple establishments not making it. That would indicate onerous lease rates and a potentially shrewd landlord. Overall This place will be missed and for anyone that does get a chance to visit them elsewhere, you won't regret it!

I walked in and immediately saw my group waiting at the table. The server came up to take drink…read moreorders. He brought waters and I ask for a hot green tea and one of my dining companions had already ordered hot green tea but the server forgot and had to be reminded. Someone else had asked for a Japanese soda but then changed their mind when the flavor was not what they wanted and told the server they wanted a Dr Pepper and the server brought the Japanese soda. I thought service would be more attentive since the restaurant was not busy. We also had to ask for water refills. I was told our table just turned over. The setups were not replenished and we kept having to ask for things. Were ordered apps and ramen and hot stone bowl items. They apps were brought to the table but we did not have plates.. so we had to ask for plates. One of the dining companions decided to get up and get chopsticks instead of waiting. When our entrees arrived the server kept passing the super hot item over from one side of the table instead of to each person. The food, the edamame was over cooked... so mushy. Takoyaki was ok. I ordered the Kazzan Shoyu. It was ok. Then it took a while for the bill to come, we were told they ran out of receipt paper. Sometimes it's the little details that make the difference. Not sure I would come back.

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Nancy's Hustle

Delicious, creative meal with friendly and attentive service. We sat in the patio out back in June…read moreand it was a bit warm even with the fans so my preference would be to try to sit inside. Still it was fine. Enjoyed the gem salad, Nancy cakes, lamb tartare and wood grilled half chicken. Side of the beef fat sticky rice. Nancy cakes: yes I could eat these every visit. Really good combination of flavors and textures. Everything was nice: lamb tartare was delicious, salad was strong. Chicken satisfying. Had a solid dessert too: hazelnut marjolaine. I look forward to returning and trying a whole new batch of dishes.

Nancy's Hustle is the real deal…read more Walked in with no expectations and left wondering how I'd gone this long without eating here. The Nancy Cakes are worth the hype, piping hot with that whipped butter and smoked trout roe combo that somehow just works. We also had the dumplings and the double cheeseburger on the English muffin, both excellent. The burger especially punches way above what you'd expect from a bistro. The vibe is perfect. Dark, relaxed, no pretension, and still feel like you're having a great night out. Michelin Bib Gourmand for a reason. This is one of the best restaurants in Houston, full stop. Just make a reservation, the place fills up fast.

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Grilled snapper-$35 and the silver lining- $15. My last meal request. The best combo I've had in 2025. Perfect portion size.

Êmm Cafe

Great and clean environment! The baristas are really nice, and the drinks were amazing!read more

Êmm Cafe is my go-to spot in China town for delicious, authentic Saigon-style broken rice. I took…read moremy friends. They all love the broken rice dishes by Êmm Cafe. I have also tried their pastry, which are very good to go with the drinks: coffee bun and salted bun. For banana cake, I think its a little bit sweet. Êmm Einspanner is really good coffee even though I don't usually drink coffee. Yet it is convincing Êmm Cafe is spacious, with good lightning. It might go endless because it is indeed very comfortable sitting here with friends, sip drinks, and talk. I also live their lovely decors. Service here is also super friendly, happy faces and helpful for customers. Last but not least, the Lovely corner is where you can take pictures of your happy moments with your family and friends. Love this place - Êmm Cafe! Wish Êmm Cafe and Team grow strong and abundant together! Best, Chloe

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Matcha Einspanner

Pistachio’s Coffee Shop

10/10 service. Tried to order a pistachio latte and the guy behind the counter told me they were…read morefresh out of pistachio sauce, so I ordered a different drink. As soon as I'd finished paying, the pistachio supplier arrived. Sam let me know the pistachio menu was now available and switched out my order free of charge. Pistachio latte half-sweet is delicious

Pistachio Cafe is a cute and cozy spot that's perfect for hanging out or getting some studying…read moredone. I tried the Earl Grey Matcha and the Double Matcha. The Earl Grey Matcha had a nice blend of earthy matcha with subtle floral notes, while the Double Matcha was sweet, creamy, and great if you enjoy pistachio-flavored matcha lattes. My only critique is that both drinks were a bit sweeter than I expected. As the ice melted, they became a little watered down, so I'd recommend drinking them before that happens or asking for less ice. Overall, I enjoyed my visit and would come back to try more of their drinks.

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Strawberry Cream Matcha

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William G.

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3 years ago

Step into a whimsical world at the nostalgic snowcone stand--a delightful journey back to carefree summers. The friendly staff, vibrant flavors, and vintage ambiance create an enchanting oasis. Each icy bite bursts with nostalgic sweetness, evoking pure joy. Treat yourself to this memorable experience and escape to cherished childhood memories. read more

Lorena H.

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13 years ago

Awesome. The aguas frescas are natural. Made with fresh fruit.

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This is a place I had no intention of having but I have every intention of returning to. I live…read moreoutside the city and happened to be doing some work in the city at the time and decided I wanted a dessert and this gem is what I found. THANK YOU!! The service was great as I'm a big question asking person and the owner answered all of my questions as well as helped me to place my order. They were located near one of the trails for Hermann Park, right in front of McGovern Centennial Gardens. It was a great location that was easy to find. I'm somewhat skeptical when it comes to places doing other little things like this that have a spin on something that works. Usually the spin is different but not necessarily better or even a real change. This is not that. The donut cone is actually a plus to the ice cream cone experience. It's a soft sweet thing that adds to it. Donuts in particular are something that to me are almost never as good, ie: donut burgers, but it works here. I personally enjoy a sweet donut so their donut cone is good but could actually be a little sweeter for me. They offer a split, cone and sundae with all of them including a variation of the doughcone. I ordered the Handmade DoughCone to keep things simple. The cone has a hole at the bottom but it's plugged with a strawberry to prevent leakage, which is just a bonus. The flavors of the ice cream and toppings is really part of what shined for me. I'm not sure if they make their own ice cream or not but it tasted like a good quality ice cream to me. The ice cream is a fresh vanilla bean, and I'm sure some would want more ice cream flavors but vanilla bean is one of my favorites so it's great for me. I meant to do this review a while ago so I'm not 100% on some of the toppings, but here's what I believe I had. O got either the cookie butter sauce or the strawberry dream drip sauce. It could've been both though honestly knowing me. I don't remember what the secret sauce was at the time I went there. I don't remember what the secret luxury topping was but I got the churro dust and crushed Oreos, as well as some fresh strawberries. Everything was delicious!! All of the toppings worked well together, and as I said it was all with a good ice cream. Getting to eat the doughcone along the way was just the "cherry on top" if you will. It was a good blend of soft but sturdy to hold up everything. I specifically travelled to find this place and after eating it, I can proudly say I'd travel again. Great customer service with great offerings will always be the key to earning me as a repeat customer.

I first discovered The DoughCone was at Houston's LGBT New Face Pride Festival in June. I couldn't…read morebelieve the highlight was about the dough not the ice cream. It was hot that day. I actually enjoyed both ice cream and the dough cone sitting in the shade. On that day, they were giving away toasted marshmallow. Aw so sweet. My DoughCone was in a plastic cup because I knew it will be melted by the time I get to finish the toppings. I liked the texture of the cone... it's made with dough and tasted dense like a cookie. Just shaped like a cone. I am craving it as I wrote this review. I can't wait till summer again. I will seek them out.

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Texas heat had us beat so we had to get a snowball to cool off. We ordered wedding cake extra…read morecream, strawberry cheesecake, tiger blood and one small watermelon snow cones. We also ordered boudin one spicy and one mind. Always a treat at Red wagon. 10s across the board

This place has been here forever. I stopped by early on a Saturday & the wait wasn't bad at all. I…read moreonly came for a sno-cone, but there's a variety of food items to order. You pay, they give you a ticket with a number & wait for them to call your number. I got the jumbo & it was huge. I will opt for large next time. Next time I'll try another flavor because there's so many to choose from. Very refreshing on a hot day.

Phrostbite Italian Ice

(4 reviews)

Grew up in the Northeast and love Italian ice but have struggled to find the real thing here…read more Phrostbite is it! The consistency and more importantly, the flavor, is all it should be and then some. I tried strawberry and lemon, flavors that are true to my New York predominantly Italian hometown heritage and I was amazed at the intensity of flavor without the chemical aftertaste often found in imitators. Mango and raspberry flavors evoked a similar reaction from my partner in crime who is a native of Texas, but good is good. This is a new business and I can't wait to see it grow. Try some!

Amazing customer experience, and it was a hit for our young child's birthday party enjoyed by both…read morekids and adults. We loved the full ice cream cart experience, and it was a unique touch to the party experience. Looking forward to having them again at a future party!

Cloud 10 Creamery

3.7

(159 reviews)

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Picked up pints to go. Delicious!! The flavor with brown sugar was the best and I will always order…read morethe brown sugar when I visit! We also had a coconut sorbet and another flavor that I can't recall right now, but I do recall all three were very tasty! Easy parking in the garage with direct access to Cloud 10 Creamery!

NYAM our phone almost got stolen here but then the worker shooed him out and protected us and then…read morechecked up on us as well!! truly if you encounter an angel, know that you have arrived on cloud 10. icecream nyam nyam big portion gomp gomp i like marshmellpw chocolate.

Zink's Snow Cones

(4 reviews)

Simplified! Is the BEST all round H-Town. Try their rainbow with ice cream or snow wizread more

These are the best snow cones with ice cream ever. My husband introduced me to them years ago when…read morewe first started dating and now it's the only place we go for snow cones. Every year we wait patiently for them to announce opening day and on that day we always stop by. We totally recommend.

Tampico Refresqueria

4.0

(141 reviews)

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Unfortunately, my first experience at Tampico Refresqueria was very disappointing. I walked in and…read morewaited in line for about 10 minutes, only for the lady at the counter to suddenly start yelling that they were no longer taking orders and were closing for the night. The least they could have done was take care of the customers who were already there waiting before announcing they were closed. Very unprofessional and poor customer service. Definitely not a great first impression, and I would not recommend based on this experience. Lamentablemente, mi primera experiencia en Tampico Refresqueria fue muy decepcionante. Entré y esperé en la fila por aproximadamente 10 minutos, solo para que la señora en el mostrador comenzara a gritar que ya no estaban tomando órdenes y que iban a cerrar por la noche. Lo mínimo que pudieron haber hecho era atender a los clientes que ya estábamos esperando antes de anunciar que estaban cerrados. Muy poco profesional y con muy mal servicio al cliente. Definitivamente no fue una buena primera impresión y no lo recomendaría basado en esta experiencia.

My wife and I ordered 2 raspa ( wild cherry and sugar free strawberry), and 2 Frito pies with chili…read morecheese. I can tell you everything was really good. I ordered my SF strawberry with crema (.50 add on) but totally worth it. The Frito pies were amazing with the chili cheese. What stood out was the beans in the chili . It sounds like a bit much but it was really good. Yes, they used name brand Fritos . So good.....What I think stood out was the stations set up for all the orders (shaved ice station, toppings, etc). They had plenty of people to handle the line! It was pretty warm outside but they did have some covered shade. Unpacked parking lot and no drive thru! FYI. This is pretty much my new spot. Check them out!

Refresqueria Frontera

(2 reviews)

Great ambiance so many throwback 90's games and swag. I had the 3 Tostadas de Deshebrada so fresh…read moreand packed to the top with toppings. Take Zelle and Cashapp. Def recommend.

ELOTE BLANCO!! One of the few places in Houston I know of with elote blanco and it is super fresh…read moreand hot as if was pulled straight out of the boiling water. The super spicy sauce was SUPER SPICY perfect for ppl who love that spice! Mangonada was bomb.com and the mango chunks were super fresh and sweet!!

Katrachitas

4.8

(4 reviews)

Came here for lunch and it was delicious! Food was hot and the portions sizes are huge!!! I placed…read morean order over the phone and the lady was nice. They also take card as well .

My cats put the Cat in Catrachitas. But that's a story fur another day…read more This is an adorable little Central American truck selling all kinds of delights that are just too delicious for words. This is my kind of truck, and one which we have now seen at various spots in southwest Houston. We've been here for food once so far, and another time to try and get food but the wait/line were long... but it's one of my faves alreadt, and I always look forward to getting food from them.

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