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    El Mango Loko Refresqueria

    3.6 (62 reviews)
    InexpensiveDesserts, Shaved Ice
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Pupusas revueltas
    Daysi L.

    my favorite refresqueria!! i've been coming here for years since they just had the window. Now they have a sitting area next door to the window. It's always been delicious. The fruit has always been fresh and prices have always been reasonable. They make a lot of shakes and shaved ice, but i mainly like their fruit like the biónico or fresas con crema. Their pupusas are definitely made by mexicans as u can tell by the salsa verde but they're good as hell. and the salsa is good as hell too. Service is always fast and friendly, i've seen the same employees for years. They have games on the tables nowadays, so it's a cute little family place. i do hate that they keep it freezing cold sometimes

    Mangonada, half and half pina/fresa raspa, elote en vaso all smalls
    Michelle H.

    My daughter wanted raspas and this place happened to be on the way. So you don't go in here. You order at the window on the left and pick up on the right. They actually brought my tray out to me though. I ordered elote en vaso, a mangonada, and a raspa, all smalls. I ordered in Spanish, but I'm pretty sure English would've worked too, for anyone concerned. The elote wasn't spicy. I like it spicy, so I'm wondering if I should've requested it as such or they just don't serve it like that. Either way, wasn't bad. The mangonada was very good. It had chunks of fresh mango swirled with blended mango and chamoy, topped with a few pieces of candy, just the right amount of chile. 11/10, definitely getting again. My daughter liked the raspa too. She got half pineapple, half strawberry. She was happy it came garnished with the piece of candy. Nice touch.

    Very upset I waited for 45mins because they had a sign that said they would be back in 20mins just for them to never come back CERY UNPROFESSIONAL

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    Jennifer N.

    Sweet, delicious and fresh! If you have a sweet tooth like me, then I would recommend coming and trying out their menu.

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    Heriberto C.

    3 stars only because I was disappointed by what I had. I had the cantaloupe juice and it was more watery than anything. Presentation was great and the first sip was great but I think I may have sucked all the flavor out. However, their chocolate covered banana was great and so were their churros. Their churros were fresh and weren't too sweet. Overall I will return and update this review when I try something new.

    Fresas con crema and mangonada
    Diem A.

    Not the best location or storefront but the mangonada and Fresas con crema are AMAZINGLY delicious! One of the best I've had in Houston!

    Julianne D.

    Cute little Mexican snack place that we found driving around. We pulled on the door thinking it would open, but it's shut closed. We later found out that you order through the sliding window....you can also grab their attention by pressing on the door bell which is located above the window. Needless to say, there isn't a public restroom. They accept credit cards, which is convenient when you aren't one who carries cash around. There are also a couple of tables and chairs located outside of the business for you to sit and enjoy your treats. We purchased 3 different items. One of them was the nachos but they didn't taste all that great.... the cheese sauce didn't taste anything like cheese. Our mangonadas and the rusa were pretty good though. The only bad thing I can say about our experience here is that they would not honor the $5 off $25 coupon that automatically popped up on Yelp when I checked in. The cashier said it was "over a year old" and said they wouldn't honor it even though it was still active.

    Pica dilly and piña colada snow ball
    Agnes W.

    Loved my piña colada snow ball it was delicious!! I went during the week at lunch it was very quiet no one in line. I asked would my selections look like the picture and she said yes. It did. I ordered the pickledilly, piña colada snow ball, and two tacos the piña colada did it for me it was soooo good!!!

    Piña preparada!!
    Megan C.

    I came here with a friend earlier today for a piña preparada. I was so used to driving all the way out to Barker Cypress & Clay to Don Peguino snacks for a similar drink. This saves me so much driving time and the preparada was absolutely amazing! We were able to sit out on a patio under umbrellas and enjoy this exotic drink. It made me feel like I was vacationing somewhere tropical. This is not the place to go if you're in a hurry. The drinks take a while to prepare due to coring out pineapples by hand and what not. But overall, this is a definite go-to, and I will be back in no time!

    Joy M.

    I usually go to the refresqueria across the street (Mango Island) but noticed this place and decided to give it a try. The corn in the cup was ok. Wish it was a little more spicy. Chamoyada was good but wish it was a little more spicy as well. It also only comes in one size which I wasn't able to finish. Have yet to try the other stuff on their menu. They do take credit cards with $5 minimum and they have a parking lot. Came back to try the mangonada. Forgot to take a photo but it was pretty delicious and had big chunks of frozen mango which you rarely get at other places. It cost $5. And a perk is this place is opened I think til 10pm or later for those that want an evening snack. They also have a few tables out front.

    Cheese fries with hot Cheeto shaving, nachos, mango loko, and Fresca con crema,
    Alexis M.

    Would stop again 10/10 when I'm in the area. Quick, cheap, and delicious. They are pretty fast & have a 2 tables outside to sit and eat or you can eat in your car in the parking lot ‍

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    I had the elote, my son had a churro, husband had a mangonada. All was delicious. Will def go back.

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    I love this place. I went for the first time yesterday and the mangonada was so yummy.

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    Was expecting it to be a little better. Compared to the pictures online but anyhow still great overall!

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    Best mangonata in Springbranch! Their tamarin candy is delish and the mango slushy is not watered down like some other places.

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    The worst raspa Ive ever had!! The lemon raspa is awful. Too many layers. Onions have layers, not raspas.

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    7 years ago

    Drive 30 min. from home every time just for their Crazy Apple + great customer service! Wish they had more seats for customers.

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