Definitely call Tom before heading over if it's a bit of a trek for you - luckily we called because they had a maintenance issue and opened at 4pm instead of the regular time at 1. We ordered the pinacolada with watermelon juice. While the pineapple chunks were fresh, this is really more of an Instagramable drink. It was too sweet with all the candy and barely enough watermelon juice. Also overpriced. But come support local business and maybe get a regular drink instead. read more

Brain Freeze - the front entrance of a store - Shaved Ice Near Me - Pasadena, Texas

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As good as this place is, it is place always closed! The time could say open and they are closed at random, surprised they are still up and running. read more

Brain Freeze - Top row: Rainbow snow-cone, strawberry snow-cone Middle row: Hawaiian blue, cherry Last row: cheekles chips, fresas con crema - Shaved Ice Near Me - Pasadena, Texas

I was a little against going to this place since it was quite far from my hotel (I'm not a Houston native and was just visiting for a couple nights), but my partner insisted I come here after reading the reviews. The shop itself is located in a unique backyard like area of Pasadena and is decorated with wind chimes to give it more of a summer backyard feeling to it. It gives a very comfortable atmosphere and reminded me of my childhood, rushing to eat the ice cream before the heat melted it. The chocolate shake is enormous! We shared the shake and still couldn't finish the entire thing! It was truly a piece of artwork as it isn't a typical shake, rather, it is a culinary masterpiece decked out with extra cookie bits, sprinkles, and even another ice cream bar on top. We did not know where to start! The mango agua fresca was delicious as well. We weren't able to drink much of it since the shake was pretty filling, but it was very delightful and definitely worth the price. My only suggestion was that there should be more napkins offered on the tables. Otherwise, it was a great day visiting this ice cream joint in Houston!! read more

Brain Freeze - a chocolate ice cream sundae and an orange drink - Shaved Ice Near Me - Pasadena, Texas

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If you order a big one, team up. The Huge Unicorn one is definitely made for three or more kids. Everything is tasty. If you aren't into sweets they got great fresh fruit options. read more

As I spent 2 weeks in Texas my best friend attempted to take me here... the first time we tried to go it was closed we just didn't know but the second time we were able to actually experience there concoctions. My drink was amazing and deliciously sweet. If your from TX or have ever visited you know it's humid. They offer outdoor seating under large trees with a lot of shade. This seating area could have been even more of an experience if there were misting water lines installed. There weren't any sanitizer wipes to clean the chairs or tables which immediately made me decide sitting wasn't an option. The sitting area however is very cute and definitely photo worthy. Each drink is made to order and does take about 10 mins depending on the complexity of the one chosen. If you're looking for a sweet treat on a Saturday then take a ride to Brain Freeze. read more

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We was just out yelp(ing) and tik toking and ran across this place .. they were so nice . The drink were sooooo fresh and good (like where do y'all get y'all fruit ??) also I got parfait yogurt .. my daughter and bestie had a great time and also good for pictures .. only down fall is I didn't know where to park so I had to park across the street and I hate crossing streets . But later found out I can park on their lot (didn't see how to get to it) but it's a 10/10 for us we will be back . I read more

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my favorite place in pasadena. so fresh every time. these people really know what they are doing. read more

Brain Freeze - Shaved Ice Near Me - Pasadena, Texas

I went here some years back and have been looking for this place ever since. I'm crying happy tears I finally found it

We love the delicious summer drinks offered here. Prices are high, but the strawberry lemonade in the pineapple with fresh fruit and candy is really a work of art! read more

Brain Freeze - Pineapple filled with candy and fruit that is absolutely delicious ! - Shaved Ice Near Me - Pasadena, Texas

I saw a few of my friends on yelp posting about this place last year. So I bookmarked it. I figured I would never make the drive all the way out to Pasadena. However, after moving closer to the area, the drive isn't nearly as far. I gotta say, this place makes some very instagram worthy drinks (ie: colorful). When you pull up, it's a small stand, in the front of a storage unit? There is additional parking in the back, but it's not huge by any means. The ONLY ACCEPT CASH, so be warned before you make the drive. They have pictures of the drinks on the wall with the prices next to it, (does not include tax). We ordered the Avalanche mix (mango and strawberry), this one you can think of a snowcone/shaved ice, with fresh mango and strawberry slices, covered in condensed milk, straight forward but damn delicious. We also got one of the masonmangoswim? This is their variation on the mangonada. So expect a mango type smoothie, with fresh mango slices, along with a tangy, spicy mix, topped with candy and a tamarind stick. The prices are a bit high, but it's good, and you get to keep the mason jar. If you ask nicely, you can get the lids too for free. I would take people here, as it makes for a great picture and tasty treat, especially in the summer time. read more

Brain Freeze - Shaved Ice Near Me - Pasadena, Texas

I am BIG on customer service so while your product MAY be stellar how I am treated is equally as important. It is the difference between me being a frequent flier or ghosting. Anyhow, by the end of my customer experience I felt a bit better. Esthetically, these drinks are amazing. A true work of art. They make for AMAZING pics. Taste wise, I wasn't a big fan of the lemonade. I like more of a tangy strawberry lemonade and this one missed the mark with my taste buds. Though this is a one of a kind shop, I probably won't return. Really cute though, if you like buying things to take photos with them ‍ read more

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ONLY ACCEPTS CASH - Make sure you have the exact amount. Sometimes they "don't" have cash back because they do not have small/large bills. Forgot which it was of the two. Brain Freeze Sno-Cones & Snacks is a great, fun spot for the summer time. Great for all ages, kids would enjoy this place the most. Everything is fresh and made from order. Parking is plentiful and available behind Brain Freeze. This one black car was blocking access to the other parking space, which was annoying. Please be cautious about how you park for others here. I can't say when to arrive because the wait time can alter drastically. I had to make a run for cash because I didn't know it was cash only. Once I arrived again, the wait time was extended to 20 minutes instead of 10 minutes. Within the 8 minute run, 4 people arrived with many standing in line behind me afterwards. My turn to order, I ordered #4 - Piñalada which was $16~ with tax. It takes approximately 30 minutes to make this. It was essentially a pineapple cut in the middle with pineapple pieces and your choice of drink. I chose the strawberry lemonade, which Brain Freeze is known for. The amount of strawberry lemonade in the pineapple was saddening. It was fun eating the sour critters and fruit slices on top of the pineapple. If you order an item with a mason jar, you can keep it. Everything is around $10, give or take $5. Is it worth it? Eh, not in my opinion. It's nice to try it once and drive to Pasadena and say been there, done that. If I was to come again, I would order something else next time like #13-#17 on the menu. Some items are unique but not others because I've seen other establishments selling similar things. read more

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This place is nothing like you've ever seen before! It's essentially a drink stand with snow cones and a few Hispanic snacks, but it's their presentation that makes them unique. We tried the Xtra Special Strawberry Lemonade and a Mixed Strawberry and Mango Avalanche. Both were super refreshing, and the lemonade was decorated with all sorts of gummy candy. Just like others said, the prices range around $10/drink and it does take a couple minutes to prepare each drink, but it's definitely worth it during the summertime heat! read more

Brain Freeze - (From L to R:) Xtra Special Strawberry Lemonade + Mixed Strawberry & Mango Avalanche (similar to Asian fruity shaved ice) - Shaved Ice Near Me - Pasadena, Texas

Definitely an experience. I'm from the RGV so we're always looking for good raspa or snack places. This place is definitely not for the weak. Drinks are huge and full of flavor. I love that they change up their menu when they can. I wish them many more years of success. Klamattomaxx and a pickleyumm read more

Brain Freeze - Shaved Ice Near Me - Pasadena, Texas

*WARNING: May cause blood sugars to rise!* These drinks are SO photogenic! The area, not so much, but you can get creative! This place is perfect to cool off when you need to (summer not necessary since it's always hot in Houston!). Brain Freeze only has certain seasons on when they open. They do not have their own website, so you must check their Facebook or Instagram! read more

Brain Freeze - Shaved Ice Near Me - Pasadena, Texas

Elotes is the bomb here. Interior is very cute and it's spacious and clean inside. Many unique drink offerings too. Would be back though just for the elotes. read more

Brain Freeze - Elotes - Shaved Ice Near Me - Pasadena, Texas

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Summer is coming to a close, and the weather outside is somewhat tolerable. That being said, my family wanted to check out this establishment while the weather deemed it necessary for a cold beverage. My daughter discovered this Brain Freeze via social media and has been asking us to take her here all summer. We finally all had time available and drove on over. It was easy to find but parking was a little scarce. The menu is on wall next to the counter where you order. There are plenty of items to choose from here with pictures so you are not ordering blindly. We chose the extreme strawberry lemonade. I believe it was the number one. It comes in a huge mason jar (which you get to keep), and it is a sight to see. It's pricey at 10 dollars, but I can see why they charge that much. You keep the jar and it takes time to decorate and make it look like it does. It has pineapple and strawberry pieces floating in it, as well as all kinds of gummy candies decorated on top of the drink. The lemonade itself was delicious and was not overly sweet. We also ordered a mango swim. They have prices on the wall, but you can opt for a cheaper version in a Styrofoam cup for $3.50 I believe. It's basically a mango slush with fresh mangos mixed in. It was tasty as well and refreshing. My one complaint was the parking and dirty tables. the lot was muddy and space was limited to park. The tables were covered in spilt drinks and sticky. The flies and mosquitos were out full force so we ended up enjoying our drinks in the comfort of our car. That being said, I will definitely be back sooner than later when I need a nice cold drink in the summer heat! read more

Brain Freeze - Strawberry lemonade! - Shaved Ice Near Me - Pasadena, Texas

This place was good but overpriced. I got a piñalada and there wasn't much juice at all. I paid $16 for this and in my opinion it wasn't worth it. I liked it because I had been wanting to go and it looks pretty but I wouldn't go back. It was expensive and hardly any juice. Great for pictures tho lol read more

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This place is great, be prepared to wait for your order. Overall the taste was amazing. read more

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All the beautiful mouth watering pictures that come across our social media feeds, it's nice that for once those pictures are being taken in our very own H-Town. When I'm on my Facebook or Instagram I curse out loud when I find out New York, Miami, Las Vegas, and California are creating the tasty dishes. For once, I want Houston to step it up, be that Instagram must have. This weekend, The H has stepped it up at two different locations. Brain Freeze is a Pasadena eatry. Antojos, Raspas, chagomitas, preparadas, Mexican things, or whatever you like to call these desserts. We been here before but as they are becoming pros. The desserts have become absolutely elaborate. They are delicious. Non Alcoholic. Non Cheap. Bring Cash. Only Cash. There are very reasonable prices on the menu but that's not what you come here for. Parking is estupid to put it simply. Parking and exit is in the back, plus there's a bunch of no parking signs back there too. Basically don't block the storage units. It's nice that Pasadena is finally getting on the map for something other than being sTank-dena or when they replace that T with a k. Let's keep Get-down-dena because Brain Freeze is getting down on them desserts. This time, I went back for the Hot Cheetos Elote. I had such high expectations. You know being the hood, I figured they were doing traditional elotes and adding additional flavor. NO. Le quitaron lo Mexicano. (They took away the Mexican elements) It was butter and hot cheetos. Gross. When it comes to elotes, go to my amigo Senor Elotes on Spencer been there almost 3 decades. Come here for the sweets, the humongous sweets. Don't be on a diet, or be on a diet, fruit is healthy and they are loaded with fruit. read more

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Best limonada and mangonada !!! We ordered the birthday drink for my son and he loved it. Definitely too much for one person but a must try for sure ! read more

Brain Freeze - Birthday drink ! Delicious - Shaved Ice Near Me - Pasadena, Texas

Atmosphere and service: Great vibe. Friendly and patient staff. Seating is outside only. They attempted to keep a tiki hut theme but it's overall informal and cute. Time and day: Went on a chilly and rainy Saturday around lunchtime. I believe there would've been more activity had the weather been better. Parking: I didn't understand why they had front parking blocked off. Also, rear parking was weird and unorganized on uneven pavement. There was an awkward turnaround through a mobile home property Price and portions: No complaints on prices. I found prices to be fair for the large portions. I could hardly finish my order. Perfect for a sweet tooth craving! For the cookie ice cream sandwich you could choose between 1 or 2 scoops, and they are VERY generous with one scoop just an FYI. Food: My beverage was fresh, I can tell it was freshly pressed and I loved it was loaded with fresh fruit. I gave 5 stars for flavor and creativity. Was almost too pretty to eat! I would definitely come back with my kids during the Summer. read more

Brain Freeze - Shaved Ice Near Me - Pasadena, Texas

The food here is amazing! The drinks are good too! If you're looking for a place to unwind and relax...this is the place!

love this place! super cute and super small, and has nice out door seating to enjoy the drinks/food. Affordable and delicious drinks/snack. Will definitely come again !! read more

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tldr: While the drinks are photogenic, they're WAY overpriced and not that good. Like many others, I came for the Instabait. Indeed, I got a great Instagram post, and the drinks look good at any angle and lighting. But those are the only nice things I have to say. First off, the Pinalada has barely any juice in it. I paid $15 for a glorified photo prop. The Mason Mango Swim is not much better. Yes, the whole jar is filled (a low standard), but it's nothing more than a mango slush with some candy on top.... for $8. The jar is not even that big! Additionally, the Mango Swim was so sweet that between me and my two friends, we couldn't finish it. Mind you, I came in the middle of July, where it feels like 100 in Houston and I will gulp down any liquid as long as it's cold. I would've rather had a lukewarm bottle of water than this drink. Some drinks are both pretty and delicious. Unfortunately, Brain Freeze's drinks are only the former. read more

Brain Freeze - The Pinalada (left) and Mason Mango Swim (right) - Shaved Ice Near Me - Pasadena, Texas

Like this place a lot! Kind of a bad area and service is slow but as their sign says, I suppose good things take time. They definitely need more staff during the weekends and busy times. Their drinks and frozen treats are amazing but the food isn't very good. The food portion of their menu is the equivalent to ballpark snacks, which seems to work for them. The owner is extremely friendly but the girls working the order window rush you and seem annoyed if you ask questions or take too long. My kids love the drinks so we will return but there's definitely room for improvement. read more

Stumbled upon this gem by accident but was so pleased. A little pricey but you get what you pay for. Would definitely go back again. Parking is weird and they only take cash! read more

Brain Freeze - Shaved Ice Near Me - Pasadena, Texas

Amazing Drinks that taste great!! I love coming to brain freeze because the drinks are so very creative and fun! You get your money's worth for sure! I do wish they had a indoor place to drink it , during summer it's super hot ! They would make even more if they offered in door eating place ! read more

Brain Freeze - Shaved Ice Near Me - Pasadena, Texas

So, let's start off by saying that my family is from the southern Valley and that area is the ONLY area where I could enjoy yummy exotic treats like these. I literally had happy feet when I heard about this place. I live on the complete other side of Pasadena, but the trip was totally worth it. The place is rather small just like any other snow cone place. Their menu is off the wall though! We ordered a MangoPina which is basically a Mangonada inside of a Pina. If you don't know what a Mangonada is, it's basically like a frozen Mango slush. People make it all sorts of ways, but majority of people put Tajin (similar to lucas), chamoy (sweet salty sauce), or chili in it. They topped it off with so many yummy fruits, gummies, and fun stuff! We also ordered a KlamatoMaxx which was my absolute FAVORITE. Clamato preparado is my weakness! So, basically what this is.. it's a Clamato (sold in the same section as V8, similar to tomato juice) with a lot of spices and condiments. Clamato preparado is very often compared to a Bloody Mary (minus the alcohol in this case). It was also decorated with celery sticks, and lots of other goodies. Lastly, we ordered a Strawberry Mango Avalanche which was also super delicious. This thing was a MOUNTAIN of goodness. It was a frozen, creamy Strawberry Mango slush topped with Strawberry and Mango fruit pieces and some delicious condensed milk. Overall, I would definitely recommend this fun place for everyone to enjoy during its Summer season. read more

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Finally made the trek to Pasadena and boy am I happy! We order the chocolate one and it's a chocoholics heaven! Taste like Blue Bells Dutch Chocolate ice cream (this is Texas ‍) shake, topped with Oreos, fruity pebbles and chocolate ice cream bar! We also ordered the birthday one with everything but the kitchen sink topped on it! It's a vanilla ice cream shake bottom with candies and cotton candy halos to top it off! I was warned that that one was for four people and she's wasn't lying. It was just me and the kids and we didn't finish either. We ended up bagging all the candy too! Well worth it. And despite them saying cash only it's only cash if you spend less than $10! Beat the summer heat and check them out read more

Brain Freeze - Birthday and chocolate ones - Shaved Ice Near Me - Pasadena, Texas

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What a fun dessert place to come to especially when it's hot outside (which seems like always). They have some amazing looking drinks with candies and colorful decorations sticking out of it. They are wonderful to take pictures of and show them off for your instagram/snapchat. Because I was full, I didn't go crazy and order the super big pineapple or shebang drinks but I am hoping in the future I will be able to! I had the spicy mangonada drink and the mango smoothie. Both were good but I really enjoyed the mango smoothie. I think we were a little too ambitious because we couldn't finish the drinks (it was a lot). Definitely bring company to share! One downside to this place is the amount of bees flying around. I am super terrified of bees and the fact that your drinks are colorful, they will come at you. Otherwise, the place isn't too hard to find. I am definitely coming back in the future! read more

Brain Freeze - Mango smoothie and mangonada - Shaved Ice Near Me - Pasadena, Texas

#WorthTheDrive ! This place is so cool and unlike anything I've ever seen. They have a large selection of 'drinks' to choose from. Prior to going here I thought it was just drinks but they actually have food items such as hot Cheetos you can top with queso, hot Cheetos with hot sauce and pickles (really good), and these crazy fruit concoctions! If you're not feeling the ginormous drinks then you can opt for a snow cone that they still make pretty. Expect to wait 10-15 mins! Parking is VERY limited and very 'sketch'. They have plenty of places to eat, drink, wait, & hang out! *NOTE: CASH ONLY* read more

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A jaw-dropping place to say the least! I am so amazed how they come up with these crazy drinks and food items, and how they assemble them! I can't tell you the name of the drinks because I don't know the names, and the ones that do have names are outrageously long. The names are fun but not easily memorized. Lol. I got the strawberry lemonade drink that comes in a large mason jar with an array of fresh fruits and delicious gummy candy assembled on top. The total was $10.83. Prices are steep here, but I think the price has to do with the experience and how unique it is. I don't mind paying the high prices, but I wouldn't mind them lowering the prices either. The strawberry lemonade was the right amount of sweetness and tanginess. There are slices of fresh strawberries and limes in the drink. Thank you using real fruits!! The wait is a few minutes because it takes time to assemble each item. I imagine that if it was a busier day, then the wait would be a little longer. Keep that in mind when you go. I went right before closing. The wait was less than 10 minutes with 4 orders in front of me. There is a grapefruit flavor as well. Parking is very limited!! You enter one driveway and drive around to the park. Unless you are lucky, then there are like 3 makeshift spots in front. It's easy to find. It's a little blue house. There are tables and chairs outside for you to wait and enjoy your stuff. Next time, I want to try the jumbo apple licious thing which is like apple spirals/slices with chamoy and LOTS of candy! It runs for $15. read more

Brain Freeze - Strawberry Lemonade drink. :) - Shaved Ice Near Me - Pasadena, Texas

I stopped by this place while visiting Houston and it's Great!!! Everything tastes fresh and the portions are large!!! You also get to keep the mason jar!! I ordered the #7 Pineapple which had some green apples in it and came in a 32oz mason jar. It was refreshing, not too sweet and came with cherry's and green apple slices. After i ordered mine i wish i would have ordered 2 because everything coming out of the window looked so delicious! The pineapple with cut fruit inside, the spicy mango drink, basically everything looked fresh, large and delicious. Overall I highly recommend this place. Make sure to prepare for limited parking, a 20-30min wait between the time you order and actually get your drink and prepare to possibly be in the sun because shade can get limited if the place is packed with 20 people. Tip: Just order and wait in your car with the AC on...unless you came prepared to tan. lol read more

Brain Freeze - #7 pineapple . Tasted super refreshing and not too sweet! - Shaved Ice Near Me - Pasadena, Texas

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Honestly, this place is overrated. Yes, they do have creative drinks and frozen beverages but you get there, parking is awful. You wait in a line for 40 min or more and get a snack that takes about 15 min to make (yes i know they hand make it and its delicious) but you finish it in 5 min and you stand there like, "wow, that was it? For a picture?" If you want a post on snapchat or instagram go for it. Im sure there are other places with the same designs where the wait isnt and parking isnt this bad. It's just a management and location issue i assume read more

It's an amazing place to go like once or twice in a blue moon. This place can give you diabetes. But it's delicious and loved it. read more

Brain Freeze - Shaved Ice Near Me - Pasadena, Texas

Some of the best snow cones in Pasadena! Definitely recommend the snow cones and fruit!

WOW!!! What a wonderful treat. This place is so EXTRA and we love it for that. Everything is decadent.. they really take pride in their presentations. Traditional milkshakes and lemonades - taken to the next level. Traditional Mexican street food treats - taken to the next level! No indoor seating.. parking behind the building. They are hand making these treats.. so it takes some time.. ITS WORTH IT! #eatthocals read more

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Family-owned summer treat shop. I have never seen such delights from a sno-cone/smoothie stand in North Texas. Raspas and candy-coated cold drinks are somewhat pricey, but the experience for kids is well worth it. We had the Strawberry Shortcake Smoothie. It came in a 16 oz mason jar, rimmed with sprinkles, stacked with cotton candy, a strawberry ice cream bar, a bubblegum sucker, and filled with fresh strawberries. It was delish. read more

Totally a novelty but too cute to pass up. Ordered the #1: strawberry lemonade that comes in a 32oz mason jar you can keep and take home. All kinds of gummy candies and fruit are perfectly assembled on top. The lemonade itself is more sweet than tangy. I wish there was more of a lemon taste than just sugar water considering it is a lemonade. Parking is a little sketchy but service was quick. Cash only read more

Brain Freeze - #1 Strawberry lemonade - Shaved Ice Near Me - Pasadena, Texas