This is a gem in Pico Rivera. They have the basics everyone likes in a Mexican fruit and juice spot. Mexican corn, nachos, ice cream and even tamales. My favorite is the green juice. The ladies working here are usually very friendly and quick to make your order. You can modify your drink as you like reasonably priced as well. Small mom and pop shop so space is limited. Would definitely recommend. read more

I came for some Fresas y crema. So delicious. $13 for a small. It's topped with their fresh cream, coconut and some granola.

Got tostilocos and they were good but soooo spicy. beware they dont use chamoy everythings drenched in some type of salsa instead. still ate it up but we're dying spiced out lol did not expect that read more

Small spot. Lots of clientele. Quick service. Fresh juices were flavorful. Bionics was delicious! Would come again! read more

Some of the best year round tamales. Highly recommended the red pork tamales. Price is reasonable and so is the size. The champurado is to die for! Super tasty. Alittle pricy but it's very good. I recommend calling in your order ahead of time to secure your order as they do sell out fast. It's a very small fruit bar place. Limited seating. Ample parking in the shopping center. Very nice ladies. Will answer all your questions you have. read more

The Service is amazing! The staff is always so welcoming and friendly. The ambiance makes is cozy and clean. The food, AMAZING! My go to us the Bionicos. They are generous with the fruits and the cream. I would not go anywhere else. I'm very particular with my Bionocos and there is no other place that compares with Carambas. I completely recommend them. If you are having a get-together, party, or just because; they have party size trays. Gracias Carambas!! read more

Fruit is always fresh! Service is amazing! Location is clean. You can call and order ahead of time.

Love the funnel cakes! There so good I even get them on Postmates! Plus the staff is so sweet!

Food: delisioso! Ordered the fruit platter and the strawberries con crema. So good!! Service: really attentive ladies helping everyone. Will definitely be back read more

This place has delicious tamales and is my go-to for a quick tray of fruit or biónico for a bbq or potluck. Small place with limited seating but good service. read more

The service was fast and good. Now on to the order. I was Jonseing for a funnel cake and searched locally and this place came up on yelp. Figured let's try it. Boy this play doesn't know how to make a funnel cake, more like a funnel tostada. So thin, crunchy and crispy and super mid for $16.00. If ur looking for a traditional funnel cake this place isn't it. They do use fresh fruit and that's a plus, but no strawberry jam or preserves. Look elsewhere. read more

I tried the fresas con crema and they were delicious sweet, fresh, and really satisfying! The esquite had good flavor, but it was way too sour from all the lemon. It would be helpful if they mentioned what ingredients they add so customers know what to expect. Service could definitely be improved. The staff seemed a bit unhappy and gave off a passive-aggressive vibe not rude, but not very welcoming either. The ambiance also left a bit to be desired. The space could use some updates to make it more inviting. Overall, there's potential here, especially with the desserts, but a few improvements could really elevate the experience. read more

Love this place for amazing bionico! The crema is delicious, not too sweet and very savory. It can get busy from time to time but that is rare. It can also be a little noisy, but the place is bare bones. They make almost everything in front of their customer. There is usually parking and the spaces are right in front. This is my go to place for bionico and turmeric/ginger/lime shots. I will always return when I have my craving! read more

Great customer service and fast service , fruit was fresh and juicy ! Little Bionico joint but great food , tried the tamales as well they were 100/100 super moisturized and juicy not dry at all !!! read more

Carambas - 10/10 !! Mango is so fresh and juicy - Desserts Near Me - Pico Rivera, California

They have really good frutas the people here the workers here are nice they keep it nice and clean the people who come here are nice shout out too the workers bless them and the people who come and support them shout out too them God bless read more

The food here is good, I must say. The service is good as well. The ambiance is okay for what it is, but I digress. The fresas con creama was super delicious . It's quite a small place in a shopping center: read more

Carambas - a bowl of oatmeal with raisins and yogurt - Desserts Near Me - Pico Rivera, California

Tamales are soooooo delicious! I've had the rajas and chicken tamales and they're moist with a spicy kick ti them.

Mango smoothie! Great for a hot day and it's non dairy. Service is always quick and friendly. I added Tajin chili to the smoothie once I got home for added flavor but I'm sure is you ask they will accommodate. Lots of item to choose from. This place definitely deserves repeat business. read more

Carambas - Mango smoothie, add Tajin for extra flavor - Desserts Near Me - Pico Rivera, California

They have the most delicious mole tamales along with the pork and sweet tamales. They are made fresh and trust me they sell out quickly! So glad I found this hidden jewel in Pico Rivera read more

Biónico was bomb! Super clean and great service! I'm going back soon! Need to try more goodies!

Always a never let down. 4eva will pull up here. When my girl and I hungover we head straight here to get some Esquite. So fye. And they cherry ice cream or de nuez is so good. 10/10. read more

Place had good reviews so my sim and I decided to try it. Btw I hate writing a bad review for anyone but this one I had too. Ordered to funnel cakes and both my sim and I threw up immediately after. Had the worse stomach ache. Not sure what ingredient was bad but for some odd reason from the moment I walked in the carambas door I had a bad feeling. Should have went with my gut. read more

One of the Best Funnel Cakes I've had Period... come try it out you won't be disappointed. There mangoneadas are really good too. Don't miss out read more

Have to say staff has always been very friendly. I started coming to this place back in 2021 if I recall correctly tamales were $2, then it slowly went to $2.25 now I just found each tamale is $3.00 but get this tamales are now smaller and very poor quality as far as ingredients, disappointed as this used to be one of my favorite tamale spot. I get it cost of living is definitely taking a toll lol but cmon if you keep the quality of your food intact regardless of price a costumer will always come back. Biónicos are okey but that's just fruit. read more

This place has THE BEST Bionicos . My friends in the OC always ask me to bring them one cause they say no one sells good Bionicos in the OC area.. I agree. Also the tamales here are very good and flavorful they are NOT dry which is a big plus. They know how to make tamales. Also Don Ernesto is the nicest man that's because he's from Sinaloa just like my parents . :) read more

Tamales are very moist from here. Will be my new go-to for Tamales. They do seem to run out quickly so call ahead if you're coming from far to check stock. read more

Fresh fresh food ! This is my bf & I go to spot when we want fresh fruit . It's like similar to a Michocana but way better :)

This was our go-to place for bionicos when we lived in Pico. The crema here is the best and no one else's compare. Six years later and we will still drive an hour just to get bionicos from here. We won't go anywhere else! And I love the cheese tamales from here. Spicy and tasty! This place never let's me down. read more

Carambas - Best bionicos! - Desserts Near Me - Pico Rivera, California

This place is the bomb. I come here for their bionicos and tamales. My usual order is a tamale de mole and the other de pollo and a small bionico. It comes out to $10.25 and it is worth every penny. They have 4 small tables with 2 chairs each inside. They also have a TV that plays the news. The tamales are so good and the bionico is so delicious it would have you licking the cup when you're done. My mouth is watering while writing this review. Definitely a great spot to check out. read more

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Sooo I called to order plátanos fritos con lechera, the lady who answered just asked me if I wanted lechera or crema, i said lechera and them she hung up. I get there, they're a little busy, another lady told me ahorita la atendemos i said ok. When she asks me q va ordenar I told her oh vengo x una orden de teléfono and she asked what it was, I told her what it was and there comes the lady who took my order le dije q en 10 min it got me mad cause she didn't give me time on the phone so I told her no me dio tiempo pero está bien (which it was ok I wasn't complaining cause I saw them busy) the lady who charged me said it'll be ready in like 3 min that she's gonna make em, I said ok, I go to the car check the call and the receipt and bum it was exactly 10 min that got me more mad cause of the lady who told me I told you 10 min. I so wanted to show her the call and the receipt but the other cashier saved her cause since the beginning she was been polite so I thought I'm not gonna say anything cause she's been nice and she even said disculpa x tardarnos and i said está bien no se preocupe. Buuutt the other lady has to change her actitud, I mean specially cause I was not complaining at all and there she comes with her bitch ass actitud. Other than that the plátanos were good. read more

Carambas - Plátanos fritos con lechera - Desserts Near Me - Pico Rivera, California

Pro: -I love how small for these places are actually huge Wish there was an actual smaller size for a cheaper price. -They do party platters -Nice assortment including Chamango, Champina, Agua Fresca, Bionicos, tamales, fried plantains, etc... Con: -My Chamango and my friend's Champina were heavy on the syrup, and the tamarind chunks were too large. Wasn't the best Chamango I've had, but it was pretty good. read more

Terrible service... my son wanted a shake and they served him a smoothie- all mostly milk. I asked the lady to add more ice cream or if we could change it for just ice cream and she gave me attitude. Will not return with this kind of service. read more

Your lunch routine has become rather drab. You're tired of eating junk food and your body is crying out for veggies and fruit. Where do you go? Carambas is one possible candidate. Tucked away in Pico Rivera's Crossroads Plaza, Carambas' storefront can easily be overlooked thanks to its low visibility space that cannot be seen from either Rosemead or Whittier Blvd. One thing to note is that Carambas doesn't exactly accommodate many patrons, having only a few tables and chairs. And during the hot summer months, you really don't want to be loitering around indoors as it gets fairly toasting here. Carambas features a fairly robust menu of juices, smoothies, shaved iced (raspados), Mexican fruit desserts (escamocha, chamango, fresas con creme, bionicos, etc.), funnel cakes, and tamales that are competitively priced. If some of these delicious treats seem all too foreign to you, their helpful bilingual staff are patient and can offer clarity in helping you decide. Build Your Own Juice ($3.25 - 16oz / $4.25 - 24oz): 5/5 With so many juice options for this part of town, I'd like to believe Carambas offers one of the better values. You can't go wrong with one of their juice combos but I tend to stick with a simple carrot & beet mix. If you want more of a certain vegetable, they have no issue granting your request. I prefer a higher ratio of beets and my juice always comes out a very deep red. Bionico ($4.75 - Regular / $8.50 - Large): 4.5/5 Other shops offer a wider selection of fruits to add into your bionico but that doesn't discredit what Carambas brings to the table. Carambas' use of perfectly ripe fresh fruit gives them a slight advantage. What's more, your bionico at Carambas has two layers of cream. They place an initial layer of fruit, followed by a layer of cream and toppings of your choice and do the whole process all over again. As great as that sounds, this can turn your treat into something that's super sweet. Rajas Con Queso Tamal ($1.50): 2.25/5 As much as I love tamales, I can't really tolerate dry or rubbery masa. Could it be that I had been served a bad batch? I guess I'll have to try again some other time. Even though this tamal was loaded with chiles, it would have been better actually carrying some sort of heat. Additionally, there was little sign of cheese in this one. Rojos de Puerco Tamal ($1.50): 1.5/5 A disastrous, unappealing tamal featuring dry masa which encased sparingly placed dry pork. In spite of dried out tamales, I think you discover that Carambas has much to offer. Come check them out whenever you're in the mood for something healthy or in the mood for something slightly unhealthy. read more

Craving some tostilocos? A bionico? Chamango? Well, then this is the place to go! It's a hole-in-the-wall, in the same center as In-N-Out and Superior. Mainly meant for take out, this is the spot to hit up when you want something that's good, inexpensive, and doesn't leave you with that I-shouldnt-have-eaten-that feeling. I've been here several times and never had a bad experience. I recommend the bionicos, they're the best -- they have fruit (I usually get just strawberries), cream, raisins, granola, and coconut. Sooo good -- dare I say orgasmic? They also have jugos (juices), fruit desserts (always fresh), raspados (yet to try 'em) and even funnel cakes (delish!) Check this place out -- it's a hidden gem in Pico Rivera. PS: If you don't know what the first three items I listed are, step outta your comfort zone! Go on, drive thee to Carambas! read more

My first time here and I got a strawberry smoothie, just to play it safe. I loved that it is sweet but you can still taste the strawberries. I am definitely going to come back and try out their other drinks! read more

Carambas - Strawberry smoothie - Desserts Near Me - Pico Rivera, California

When we come here we always try the Bionico. Last time we placed an order the day before for a party. They called us 30 mins before the party to ask if we were on our way. We said yes (Wow right?). Not really. We got there and asked for our order and they said ok we will start to get it ready. (What!?) what was he point of you calling us if we were on the way? Why did we place the order the day before? We had to wait 20 mins to make the darn thing. Although it was delicious , the service killed me that day. read more

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I love the Carambas in Montebello, but this one has funnel cake!! Their small size is perfect for two people and it's very good! The staff is very friendly too. read more

Tamales tasted way better than I expected. I was craving tamales bad, so I turned to yelp to guide me to my tamale needs. I came across Carambas and decided to give them a try. Right when I walked in I smelled the tamales and was so excited to try them out. I got a dozen 4( chicken), 4(cheese) & 4(pork). I tried one of each and they are all so delicious. I also wanted to get a funnel cake but the lady said it might take about 7 minutes or so, I was in a hurry so I decided to pass. It's not a big deal because I understand that they do take a while to make. I just have to come again when I have more time to try it out. This place has so many different drink & food items. Another item that caught my eye was the hot cheeto elote. Definitely need to try that out as well! read more

Worst service ever. I ordered my tamales for Xmas in advanced and they were not ready. I waited in line for hours even after I was told several times 20 minutes more. I wasn't the only one everyone in line was mad as well and they were Making some exceptions with certain well known customers letting them cut and giving them there orders. Very disappointed won't come here again. I had to wait as there's No where to go get them at the last minute when you have already promised your family to bring them. read more

Small place, but seems like the type of place you have to go often to really know the menu because it seemed a little simple to me so I ordered whatever my eye caught first, but then I saw someone get something that looked so good and I didn't even realize it was on the menu. I got vanilla milkshake. No complaints read more

Carambas - Desserts Near Me - Pico Rivera, California