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    Don Cruz Snowballs

    4.3 (21 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Chrishon H.

    I'd always spot this colorful little shack so this day I had a couple of minutes to spare and gave them a try. There's parking right out front for a couple of cars. Not much space. The menu was extensive but I can't stray away from my favorite snowball flavor which is green apple. The prices were reasonable, the service was nice, and they were pretty quick. I also ordered corn in a cup. It was okay. The one I chose with the Tony's on top was a little to salty for me. I'd go back if I'm ever in the mood for a snowball. It was pretty good. Was the softest ice I've ever had but it was still good.

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    Jorge R.

    One of the best snowballs in the greater nola area!! The ice is shaved super finely and they have a variety of flavors! The staff is very kind as well!

    Miranda I.

    We stopped by here for some tasty treats. They did not disappoint! My girls were happy that they were able to try a TikTok trending mango ice cream. My husband got the banana split and I got a Tiger's blood snowball with condensed milk. Everything was delicious and we all left happy! Friendly service as well. Definitely give them a try!

    Very good food. Very good environment. Very good service. Very good music. Very good snowball. Would recommend to people traveling here.

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    Lester A.

    I got a mangonada and it was frozen....legit frozen. To be fair, he did tell me it would be frozen but I expected a slush....overall the mangonada was good...would have been better if it wasn't frozen. The other four snowballs we got were good. The ice was fine. Oh and the prices weren't bad either.

    Mangonada completely frozen

    The place is very nice and pretty. Everything else is great but their mangonada. It is legit frozen. It tasted gross after it is thawed out.

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    Phuong N.

    I was just driving in search for a playground for my nephew when I noticed a bright house that has been converted to snow ball stand. I made a U-turn and check them out. Glad I did because sold not only snowballs, they also sold Elote! I love corn. It's a drive from where I live but a short ride from where I work. We end up with a Blood Tiger Flavor kid snowball with an extra charge for two cherry on top and one Cajun corn and one Elite Loco. You can either have your corn in a corn paper tray or wrap in foil. It's looks so much yummy to have it open in the corn paper tray. The only complaint I have would be that the corn wasn't roasted more. We all enjoyed our snacks. The staffs are friendly. I love it that you can either pay in cash or credit cards. I actually came back the next day and try their mangonada, elote Fuego (spicy then the Elote Loco) and corn in a cup. I'm so glad they're not close by or else I will be here almost every day!

    Absolutely the best snowball place in the city of New Orleans. So many amazing choices.

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    I almost didn't stop here but I'm sure glad i did!!! I lived the food and service and they had a small outside area

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    Great choices of snowballs and other cool treats and it's open year-round! Easy to get in and out!

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    The best snowballs, roasted corn and fruit cups!! Everything is fresh and made to order.

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    6 years ago

    This place is amazing. They have the best corn in a cup, the mango cups are delicious and the prices are great. Can't wait to go back!

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    5 years ago

    Great snowballs! Very tasty and just the right amount of flavor. Perfect ratio of juice and ice

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