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    Besame

    4.6 (94 reviews)
    Closed • 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Mint chip
    Brooke D.

    Recently got to try out this place and I have to say that I was pretty disappointed. I got the mint chip ice cream which also had cookie dough in it and it tasted like straight up mint leaves. Not good at all. My friend got a coffee flavored ice cream and it wasn't very good either. Super overpriced and they have not mastered their flavors in my opinion.

    Besame ice cream
    Julie K.

    The ice cream was incredible I never tasted anything like it. We ordered Over the rainbow. The chunks of snickerdoodle cookie. Ans Strawberry Wild Service was excellent

    Over the moon
    Treacy N.

    Besame was a cute spot to grab something sweet! I tried the vanilla and Over the Moon (blue vanilla ice cream with snickerdoodle and sprinkles). Both flavors were really good, especially the Over the Moon - it was fun, flavorful, and had a great mix of textures. The ice cream was creamy and well-made, and the overall experience was enjoyable. I'd definitely come back to try more flavors next time! Service was pretty fast.

    Cam H.

    I've been hearing about this place for a while and was so glad to finally try it! It's located in a cute food truck area, which makes it super convenient to grab dinner nearby and then stop here for dessert. I loved how unique the flavors were, definitely not something you can find anywhere else. I tried three flavors: mango sticky rice, banana pudding, and earl grey. The earl grey was my favorite. It was so rich, creamy, and perfectly aromatic, just like sipping a cup of tea. The mango sticky rice was also memorable, with real bits of rice for texture, and my friends couldn't stop raving about the banana pudding. Service was quick, and the owner was so kind and welcoming. I will definitely be back!

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    Bhagyashree B.

    Yumm yummy ice cream with such fresh flavors! This food truck is located at the Meanwhile brewery and serves the most decadent scoops of ice cream, perfect especially on a warm, sunny day.

    Painted Black
    Christina H.

    Bésame has officially claimed the title of my favorite ice cream spot in Austin. Their flavors are both complex and familiar, offering a blend of nostalgia and sophistication. With so many options to choose from, it was tough to decide! I ultimately went with a cookies-and-cream twist, The Painted Black, which not only had crumbled Oreos, but also brownie bits and it did not disappoint!! I also managed to sneak a few bites from around the table and absolutely loved the Banana Pudding and one of the flavors of the week involving cheesecake and raspberries. Pints are available for sale on-site, and if you become a fan, you can sign up for their weekly texts to stay updated on limited-edition flavor drops

    banana pudding flavor
    Minh D.

    I normally dont like super sweet dessert, I like it moderately sweet so you can taste the other flavors other than sugar in the dish. Besame is exactly that, the banana pudding is their special of the month of June is soo tasty. They have banana pieces and cookies bits in there - somehow they are not overly sweet and the ice cream is perfectly creamy, not too icy or milky. I'd love to come back :) I might rank this as good as Lick's or slightly better :)

    Banana Pudding Ice Cream
    Michelle Y.

    My best friend has been raving about this place, so of course I had to try and... it exceeded my expectations! I ordered the Banana Pudding ice cream and Damn Good Chocolate. The banana pudding tastes exactly like your favorite banana pudding but in ice cream form. It was light and not overly sweet. I loved the added texture of the vanilla wafers. You essentially get either a chunk of vanilla wafers or fresh banana in every bite! The damn good chocolate might just be the best chocolate ice cream I've had in a hot minute. It's super rich and silky. Just as decadent as the menu describes. Overall, the ambience in this area is great. I didn't realize the ice cream truck was located in a food truck park. There were a lot of picnic tables where you could find a seat for a large group. I can't wait to come back and try more flavors.

    Sanket K.

    I bookmarked this place and then decided to go. I didn't realize it was at Meanwhile brewery! It was a Friday evening and Meanwhile was packed so parking was hard to get. But a little patience and we found one. Besame has some really cool flavors. It seems every flavor has some added texture which makes the ice cream all the more enjoyable. Prices are fair. We got the trio so we could try more flavors. We got Over the rainbow, mint cookie monster and London fog. I'd say the ice cream is a tad too sweet for my liking but it is delicious. Two of us couldn't finish it all. London Fog was my winner. I could eat that all day! London Fog - Silky earl grey ice cream with wildflower honey meringue kisses & ribbons of blueberry & coriander coulis. Over the Rainbow - A delightful blend of creamy ice cream with colorful sprinkles and snickerdoodle cookies. Mint Cookie Monster - Creamy mint ice cream with crunchy chocolate cookie pieces.

    Karen C.

    The ice cream truck concept is super cute. Plenty of parking and bench table seating nearby.

    Stephanie W.

    One of my top spots in Austin for ice-cream, Besames ice cream has unique flavors and an unoverwhelming menu with just the right amount to choose from. The texture of the ice cream is thick, chewy and creamy like I like it! I love their painted rainbow ice cream.

    Mango Sorbet, Strawberry, Banana Pudding, Easter Egg, Painted Black, Key Lime Pie
    Alex G H.

    All the flavors I tried were amazing and refreshing! My personal favorites has to be the mango sorbet because of how surprisingly creamy it was for a sorbet and the painted black for it's creaminess and toppings of brownies and oreos!

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    Thank you for the visit! Happy to hear you enjoyed the ice cream!

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    9 months ago

    Flavors were fantastic and folks were friendly. Truly fresh ingredients and ideas. Definitely going back.

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    9 months ago

    Best ice cream ever. Would highly recommend stopping by if you get a chance. Tried 3 different things, all were a 10/10.

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    Ice cream is amazing and staff are friendly !!! If you're in the area they are highly recommended !

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    9 months ago

    Such a treat! I loved my experience here, the ice cream and service were off the charts! Highly recommend.

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    Fantastic flavor and the owners are very sweet... great experience...Support local businesses

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    Amazing ice cream! Amazing people! Amazing attitude! We love this business and hope they're around for ever!

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    Ask the Community - Besame

    Any gluten-free, nut-free, and egg-free options?

    Hey there, yes we have multiple flavors with no added gluten/wheat, none of our ice cream base contains eggs (some flavors have curds/baked goods with eggs), some flavors are egg free. None of our signature flavors contain nuts. We do make… 

    Do you have any vegan options?

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    4.4(3.9k reviews)
    0.5 mi•Bouldin Creek, So-Fi (S. 1st St. District), 78704 (South Austin)
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    Gourdough's is an Austin staple and one of the best dessert spots in atx. Consistent. Reliable…read more Packed with flavor and texture. Their donuts come in a regular and mini size. I prefer the mini but they're sold out a lot which shows you how spectacular this place is. My go to is the nutty valentine. The donut is always warm, fresh, and crispy. And the toppings of Nutella, cinnamon, and strawberries adds dimension & the perfect story. There is plenty of patio seating and lots of parking outside. There can be a line on the weekends and they tend to sell out so keep that in mind. The staff is friendly and service is quick!

    Doughnuts made to order out of an airstream, you say?…read more Looks like they used to offer mini versions but that side of the menu is all mask taped over. When we went our choices were $9-$10 donut base desserts. I say base because the toppings cover up the donut visually. Despite that, there's no covering that scrumptious taste and texture. Wowaweea. Yes, you feel your cells expand and pants tighten and it is for sure run club pre and post, but quite worth it. These divine donuts have that cakey interior I love so much. We had the Puddin': cream cheese icing, vanilla pudding, fresh bananas with nilla wafers. According to the menu. Ours didn't have any nilla wafers and the presentation was uneven, hence the four stars. I didn't miss the wafers. The icing and pudding were one goopy topping and the bananas slices were half scattered slices and half banana chunk that I had to separate. Side notes: Gourdough sits on a corner with parking spots that are not free. There's a pay via QR code so you'll need a phone or something to scan that. Boo for digital shackles. Next note- I feel like this is a low key meet up spot. Like the way they tried to make the first train cars on the MTA the singles car? There was a series of singles getting doughnuts and they were a little done up for the occasion. Who knows. With the little IG ready love seats and doughnuts made for sharing, you could walk away with extra sugar.

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    Lives up to the hype. Here's the thing--You may end up waiting quite some time for your food…read more However, if you give yourself the time to wait, you will not be disappointed. I had the Migas taco and the La Reyna taco. Both were excellent. I loved the veggies combination on the La Reyna taco. I would want to stop in and eat these every week if I lived in Austin. And the hot sauce was on point, both the green and the red. My husband had the Grilled Fish taco and the Grilled Steak taco. He couldn't decide which he liked better, but mentioned that the steak itself had amazing flavor. Do yourself a favor: free up two hours on your day off; order some tacos; order a Desnudo coffee or matcha or hibiscus tea and enjoy the tree-shaded outdoor dining area while you wait for some truly outstanding tacos.

    Till my all-time favorite tacos in Austin. The shrimp taco is literally the most flavorful shrimp…read moretaco you will ever have. Period. The shrimp is sautéed in this extremely flavorful and spicy chili paste and it is an explosion of flavor in your mouth. The fish taco is also absolutely amazing. For the vegetarians, their cauliflower taco is great. And for the meat lovers, they're steak and Barbacoa taco is off the charts. Their beverages and juices freshly made in house are also always hit. Hard to find such fresh juices at that price point anymore.

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    4.8(45 reviews)
    1.7 mi•Warehouse District, Downtown

    Austhentico is a GEM. This food truck is permanently parked next to a Belgian bar downtown, and…read morebonus..there's actually parking right next door. What a foodie find. This tastes like it came straight out of someone's granny's kitchen in SPAIN. D E L I C I O U S. The menu isn't all vegan, but they've done an incredible job offering both traditional and vegan versions without losing any soul. Am I in heaven? Yes. The owner makes it a point to connect with customers, which was refreshing. You can tell this is passion-driven. You order via QR code at your table, then pick up out back when it's ready--easy. Everything is prepped daily in a Commercial kitchen and finished on the truck, and he proudly shared that the ingredients, spices, even the meats are sourced from Spain. Vegan paella? Incredible. Patatas bravas with vegan aioli? My personal favorite, sooo good. My husband loved the jamón serrano sandwich. And whatever you do, don't skip the sourdough rye with tomato spread. They also mix in a few Belgian items to match the bar, which adds to the whole European vibe. I already need to go back for the vegan fideuà and bombas..they were sold out, which tells you everything. Do yourself a favor: try this spot and support a small business that's clearly fueled by passion and flavor. Yum.

    I will start by saying my taste buds are a bit biased as I'm married to a Spaniard and frequent…read moreSpain. We ordered the bravas, seafood paella, tortilla, and jamón croquetas. The croquetas and bravas are the best in Austin - better than Kalimotxo, San Gines, and El Raval. They were extremely delicious and the perfect texture and size. The paella was about as good as you could expect from a food truck. The tortilla was our least favorite - taste was good, but wasn't as liquidy as you'd expect in Spain. Overall, the food was great. We would definitely go back! Thank you for keeping this Spanish food authentic.

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    Tony's Jamaican Food - Large Jerk Chicken and Large Oxtail Meal 5/5

    Tony's Jamaican Food

    4.3(336 reviews)
    2.3 mi•East Austin
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    5 stars without a doubt ! Food was amazing, service…read moreincredible, truck was down the street in an accessible area, wait time not bad, flavors on point, portion size reasonable, prices reasonable, setting is nice and there's places you can eat outside. Friendly service.

    I sat down yesterday to eat a $13 lunch special: brown stew chicken, rice and peas, steamed…read morecabbage, and plantain, and bit into a piece of chicken that was refrigerator cold. Not lukewarm. Cold. I bit it a second time because I genuinely couldn't believe it. Meanwhile, the rice was so hot it was still visibly steaming from what I can only assume was a microwave, drowned in a watery gravy I never asked for, next to the old cabbage with solidified liquid. I brought the plate back to the counter, explained the chicken was refrigerator cold, and asked them to reheat it. I'm writing this today with an upset stomach. I wish I could say this was a one-time issue. It's not. I've been trying this restaurant, on and off, for over 15 years, and I kept giving them chance after chance because I wanted so badly for it to be good. I first met the owner when he ran a food truck, before the restaurant existed. I was excited; there weren't many Jamaicans in Austin at the time, and I was happy to support one. The rice and peas was so bad I threw the plate away. Years later, I tried the restaurant location. I ordered curry goat, took it to my car, and found the meat flavorless, fatty, and poorly trimmed; basically inedible. I threw it away in the parking lot. I later ordered oxtail through Uber Eats: flavorless again, poorly prepped meat, and an actual rock in the rice and peas. I tried introducing the child to Jamaican food with one of their beef patties, and it was dry and flavorless. Yesterday I ordered the "safest" thing on the menu, brown stew chicken, specifically because I no longer trust myself to spend real money on anything more ambitious here. I still got food that had clearly been microwaved and reheated unevenly, served with a piece of chicken that was still cold. Are we really selling microwaved leftovers out of an established restaurant with a huge kitchen? Jamaican food is something our culture takes real pride in. This restaurant has had a decade and a half to get it right, and instead I've watched it consistently cut corners on seasoning, on prep, and now on basic food safety. I don't say this lightly: if you want real Jamaican food, this isn't where you'll find it, and depending on the day, what you're served may not even be handled safely.

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