Armadillo Snow Cones

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Blue raspberry and blue coconut snow cone

Catherine P.

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

Houston Hot Weather has me like ... where's my snackies ?!?

Esmeralda G.

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.

Charlotte C.

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....

Erin C.

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.

Mehdi A.

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!!!!!

Emilie C.

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

Viviana Q.

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.

Jessica H.

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.

Irene R.

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.

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

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Lauren E.

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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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Melissa P.

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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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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.

Good but service is slow and the snowball was okay but it's the closest I will get or a "home"…read more(NOLA) snowball

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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

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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

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

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

Came here on a nice Wednesday night weatherwise. Their happy hour is all day on Wednesdays which is…read morea plus and they have a number of bar bites discounted $3-5 dollars. My BMP calamansi margarita was distinct in its tanginess. Tried the veggie lumpias and brussel sprouts. The lumpias had tangy dipping sauce that might have been dominated by calamansi. More tang than savory. The brussel sprouts were standard but had a good portion. I tried to detect whether they used fish sauce but I couldn't tell. Ordered the daing na bangus (milkfish) as my entree. They gave me the whole fish and it threw me off that it was mostly deboned since I kept looking for the bones with my tongue and teeth. Fish was nice and crispy and the dipping sauce was more savory than what came with the lumpias. The garlic rice that came with the dish was smoky from that wok hay. Probably could have used a little more soy sauce for flavouring. My favourite dish was the turon dessert (fried bananas) along with the ube ice cream. The coconut sauce they used seemed more like caramel. I haven't eaten much Filipino food so I wasn't sure how authentic the dishes were. I was expecting a little more intensity in the flavours, and I don't know if it was toned down for their customers. There were around ten customers that night. The inside was beautiful and they have a two level patio that is perfect for nights like these. The service was very nice and the kitchen was faster than I expected.

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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

Is this the most overrated restaurant in Houston?…read more After being on my "To Try" list for an unacceptable amount of time, I finally made my way over to Nancy's Hustle. I was lucky enough to snag a seat at the bar with no reservation. I arrived about 30 minutes into open and there was already a wait list. I suggest getting there early or making a reservation if you're not a solo diner. The interior is nice and intimate, with low lighting that doesn't work well for photos but definitely for a cozy dinner. The set up and music reminded me a little bit of 93 Til due to the decor. I started with the duck dumplings and the Nancy cakes. I wasn't expecting it but they offer half orders which is great for a solo diner who wants to try multiple things. Both items were delicious. The dumplings had a nice savory sauce with some texture from the peanuts. These were great but probably my bottom of the list which is saying something. I would only say this because they reminded me a lot of the hot oil wontons from duck and bao so at that price point, you might as well get more. The Nancy cakes were pillowy and savory and made a great vessel for honey butter and roe. I even used a bit to dunk into the leftover dumpling sauce. I suggest eating these as soon as they hit your table. I was trying to savor my bites but the cakes benefit a lot from being nice and hot. It's not the most ground breaking dish in the world but it's done well and I would definitely call it a must order. I could have eating a full order of it alone. My main dishes is where my mind was blown. I went with the roast chicken and half order of the gem lettuce salad and fries. This might be the best roast chicken I've ever had in Houston. Chicken can be a hit or a miss because sometimes, there just isn't much flavor. This was absolutely not the case here. The chicken was juicy and seasoned to the core. It even heated up well as left overs without being dry. The chili sauce on the bottom was flavor intensified and as I swiped my chicken through the pools of sauce, I thought to myself "overrated where?!". The gem salad caught me by surprise. I'm not one to stay away from a salad at a restaurant because they typically do them better than you can make at home . Nancy's Hustle solidified this opinion. The salad was wonderfully briney and savory. The lettuce was crisp and covered in the herby shallot dressing that grabbed my taste buds. Topped with anchovies and pancetta for a nice salty touch. So so good. The fries were the perfect side, crisp and not too potatoey (yes this is a thing). I traded in the aoli for some ketchup because that's just my thing. I concluded this wonderful dining experience with a dessert. Buttermilk ice cream with cornflakes, black berries and honey butter cookie. This dessert was a lesson in balance. Every component was present , sweet, salty, crunchy, cool. Each bite had something new to offer and combined into a perfectly executed dessert. As a cocktail, I tried their tropical drink. I don't remember what it was called but I know I could have drank about 7 of those. This was a great dining experience. I think when things get popular, sometimes we feel the need to be contrarians with our experiences. That wasn't the case for me. Nancy's Hustle has earned its popularity and I'll definitely be back

I apologize for the low quality pictures but, everything was so good I couldn't wait to eat…read more Nancy cakes are a MUST TRY! The ricotta cavatelli was light and zesty and the shrimp was cooked to perfection. A phenomenal spring/ summer pasta parmesan & pancetta croquettes were crisp to perfection and are a must try if you're a cheese lover like me. Not pictured was their cocktail the green flag which was a 10/10! Service was out of this world. Our waitress was so kind and gave great recommendations! We got seated out in the patio and they have fans they can bring to the table if it gets too hot in this Houston heat but, the vibes were perfect for date night once the sun went down and the small table lamp turned on.

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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

(Name/location) They're in that plaza besides Crown Seafood…read more(Atmosphere/decor) Lots of cutesy vibes. Plenty of outlets to work and study. Wifi available for you to sit and enjoy. (The menu/dishes) Haven't had the food yet. (The ingredients/the prices) Prices are slightly higher than those in the area for the amount of beverage you get. (The service/the waiters) The cashiers are helpful guiding you towards what you wanted.

Emm Cafe just opened, and I'm already loving the ambiance - it's super cute, welcoming and…read morespacious. It's a great spot to hang out, or catch up with friends. They even have a little Photo Booth you can use after making a purchase. I also love that Wobbles Studio created stickers for them! They're so cute and definitely worth checking out (I'm a huge fan). I visited during a pop-up sticker event during their Soft Opening, and unfortunately they had a power outage so the drink menu was limited. I can't wait to come back to try their matcha and their coffee! (:

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Seating area with the tree of photos you can contribute to by taking a photo with their free printout kiosk.

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Jasmine milk tea with avocado foam

Pistachio’s Coffee Shop

I was scrolling through a certain social media app and I saw a promotion at Pistachios and given…read morethat it was on my try list, I couldn't pass up the opportunity and stopped by. It was late in the day but the laidback decorated space was packed, music not too loud with a pleasant vibe. I asked if I could get the pistachio dream with oatmilk and the server recommended against it saying it would make the drink too sweet. I appreciated her honest advice and got the dragonfruit strawberry refresher instead. It was definitely refreshing with the perfect amount of ice to keep it cold but not water it down. I also tried one of the mini croissants which is probably what will keep me coming back. Flaky and full of high quality cheese and spices, I wish I had gotten two! I'll definitely come back at an earlier time since a lot of the pastries were sold out.

The drinks and bakery items are just as good as they were at their soft launch, but wait time has…read moreimproved immensely. I can tell the management prioritizes customer satisfaction. The iced pistachio latte continues to hit the spot and provides amazing pistachio flavor; there's absolutely no other substitute that I've found anywhere else. The bakery options also look like they've expanded with even more tempting and unique items since they opened. I love how committed they are to the pistachio concept and I'm really looking forward to my next visit! - Ambiance: 5/5 (wish there was more seating available though) - Food: 5+/5 - Service: 5/5

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Iced pistachio latte

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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