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    El Kiosko

    3.9 (17 reviews)
    Open • 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Clint M.

    My wife absolutely loves this place, so she insisted on bringing me to try it out. Apparently she and some friends used to come by, grab drinks/desserts, and study for class since it's not too far up the road from where they were going to college. On this visit, my wife went with a Mango explosion while I got an Oreo milkshake. The Mango explosion came with two types of ice cream, whipped cream, and candy on top. I'm not much for the sweet-and-spicy take on Mexican candy, so I was less than impressed with her dessert as a whole. It wasn't bad, just not my style. My "milkshake" seemed surprisingly light, but then I realized that they used crushed ice as filler to make it Mexican style, while I'm more used to the full ice cream style you get north of the border. Once again, I was a bit underwhelmed and it didn't live up to my expectations. My wife will undoubtedly want to come back here, and we will, but I'll definitely adjust my expectations for the next visit.

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    LaTonya M.

    I order from them often ...their tostada's and authentic sandwiches are always tasty and with fresh ingredients...they also have watermelon, cantaloupe, pineapple and other fresh fruits cut up and you can add lime..Tajin..etc... Don't forget the drinks a wide variety for your taste .

    Large natural water only 3$$$$!!!
    Amber M.

    The location is pretty crappy ‍ but when you step inside the atmosphere is oddly refreshing! All of the fruits , & juices are very fresh , customer service is actually good the people they usually have a the front are really sweet , no complaints!!! Only 1 is simply how sketchy the location is ‍

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    Great snacks, amazing staff great service the ice cream was served right away the place was clean

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    My boyfriend and I absolutely love it !! On rare occasions the ice creams feel a bit watered down, reason why I'm not giving the 5 stars .

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    This place is AWESOME!!! The Trole is AMAZING ... I've never tried anything like it!! A true gem... and a must try!!!

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    “we also got mangonadas and customized them (ex: changed from chamoy trole to mango trole, asked for mango instead of cucumbers) and the server was helpful and did it for us!”

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