After a long walk searching for some Philly cheesesteaks, we found ourselves thirsty and in need of a refreshing stop. El Pueblo was the perfect choice! I was excited to check it out since we don't have anything like it near us. As soon as we walked in, we were greeted by a sweet, inviting aroma. The place had a cozy vibe, with kids enjoying sweets on a nearby bench, adding to the lively atmosphere. My boyfriend ordered a pure apple juice that was fresh and delicious, while I went for the Lime Chamoyada special, which was the perfect balance of tangy and sweet with a spicy kick from the chamoy. Each order was made fresh on the spot. We took our order and sat outside to drink. read more

We love supporting small businesses! This small corner store located in the Italian Market is a great place to stop by for dessert. There is also a dessert spot across the street. I'll need to do a comparison on which is better soon! I had to crop the picture so I had something to write a review about lol. We got Guava with cream ice cream and this was very light! Probably around $3 for a small. We also got Mango Loco ($8), which seems to be a popular dessert. I only recommend this if you like sour foods. This is my terrible way of describing it: The mango is cut up, but it seems to be a sour mango. There are pieces of candy peanut, and sour gummies(?)/candy in it. The thing sticking out is a straw covered with a sour candy. The entire thing is drenched in Chamoy, Tajin, and Valentina (i think). The store also sells fruit, strawberries and cream, fresh potato chips, fry-ums (?), pina colada, shortbet, smoothies, candy, and so much more! I've been to Mexico City and the store felt like I was back in Mexico. The ladies who work there are also sweet! read more

El Pueblo - Mango Loco and Guava with Cream ice cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Great little Mexican Ice Cream spot with an online identity issue. On Google this business' full name is El Pueblo Refresqueria. However, there is no sign on the premises. There was another name onsite "Bambino" and this business has a Yelp page under that name! I think visitors are generally confused with names online and labeling on site. Upon arrival, you're greeted by a long line. I found the root cause to be inefficient process and order handling. While I was there, the entire store was waited on by mostly one girl, at times a second and third was there. They can have a lot of items pre-made or pre-started in the back (ex. Shaved ice in a cup) and have someone working the orders in the back while the ones in the front keep the line moving. That being said, I did enjoy the shaved ice with pineapple syrup and chunks. It was a perfect way to relieve the heat and brought me back to my childhood in Mexico. read more

El Pueblo - Pineapple Shaved Ice $3.50 - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Small mom and pop shop in South Philly. The food is decent not as good as some mangonanda and elotes I has before but it was still good. There are no prices listed anywhere so it is hard to tell if the price is being changed if you are ordering in english. I believe we were charged around $10-12 for a mangonanda and an elote. read more

Vibes: local, old-timey gem, the kind where you're drawn in by curiosity with the line out the door and people coming out with ice cream cones as well as mango roses and intriguing chamoyadas The menu: beyond the 20+ flavors of ice cream, also crepes, icy drinks, shaved ice, and savory snacks (ex. chicharrones, loaded potatoes) Tasting notes on my ice cream cone: -Ice cream itself: very soft and pliable, more icy than rich and creamy; two scoops + waffle cone was $3.75 -Elote: first impression is actually cinnamon-y cereal milk, and then the sweetness of the corn comes afterwards; kernels are dehydrated and sprinkled throughout -Mora: more floral than fruity, would not have guessed blackberry if not for the characteristic seeds, nonetheless complementary to the elote in flavor Other thoughts: -The girl who helped us was kind and willing to explain the different drinks on the menu (my friend and I were looking at the regular vs. special chamoyada and the diabolito) -One table inside and a bench outside for seating Will be back for: more ice cream, the piña colada served in a pineapple, and of course the chamoyada! Then I'll get around to the savory stuff! read more

El Pueblo - Blackberry (mora) and corn (elote) ice cream ($3.75) - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I came here on a Saturday night, and there was a decent amount of people there despite the fact that it was a very cold and windy night. It's a small store, and it was very hard to find. I believe the name on the store front said "Bambino" instead of "El Pueblo;" hence why it was very hard to find. Parking is your typical city parking... we were able to find street parking a street over. There is only one sitting area that can sit about 10 people. No bathrooms, and the minimum for card was $10 I believe. I got an elote ($2.50) and chamoyada especial ($6). The chamoyada especial came with mango chunks and a tamarind straw. The elote was pretty flavorful and good! The chamoyada was good as well. My only complaint about it is that the straw with the tamarind was too small, so you can't get the mango chunks with it. They should use a bigger hole straw with the chamoyada especial. read more

El Pueblo - Elote and chamoyada especial~ - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Finally a place that makes the perfect mangonada, that's all I come for! So good, service is quick and fast. It's right on the corner sometimes it may be hard to find parking! Definitely my to go place though! read more

El Pueblo - a hand holding a cup of fruit - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

tl;dr: The price is right and the ice cream is delicious! Will be back to try more flavors. We ordered the mango and cream and the blackberry (mora) flavors. The lady behind the counter was nice enough to allow us to sample a few flavors. The flavors themselves seem intriguing -- some that I noticed for next time are corn, rice pudding, and guava and cream. What I really liked about the ice cream was that it wasn't cloyingly sweet. The "cream" part of mangoes and cream was almost tangy, like there was goat's milk in it. The two small ice creams came out to $3.50 total, which I think is a steal considering the unique flavors. Tips: Cash under $10, and limited seating. read more

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I came in here on a Saturday afternoon looking for some fresh fruit juice. There were about 4 people in front of me, and eventually 2 people came in after me. 20 minutes later, I'm the only person left in the store. Every one else got their order and left in a timely manner, but my order took forever. I ordered the Manzana (apple) off of the Jugos Naturales menu. It was quite good, and I could tell it was fresh, but it wasn't worth $5, and it certainly wasn't worth the 20-minute wait. read more

Chamoyada and Helados available. What a great little gem to find. Also do ice cream and waffles

We LOVE it here! This is our best friend on a hot day! And it's where I had my first chamoyada! Yum! Love the balanced combo of the sweet mango, the salty tamarind stick with the heat of the chili. So good! So, so good!! I don't have another one to compare it to, but I can't imagine it gets any better than this one! This small corner shop near the Italian Market which is now called Bambino offers hispanic snacks such as chips and tamales, fruit smoothies, as well as a variety of water-ice flavors, and a ton of unique ice cream flavors. On our last visit our party ordered rainbow and lime ice, strawberry cheesecake and pineapple cream ice cream and I asked the kind girl behind the counter to mix me up a sugar free smoothie (they add sugar to their fruit smoothies normally) of just blended pineapple, coconut and mango with ice. Totally hit the spot on a summer day! Prices are very reasonable and they do accept cards for anything over $10. It can get crammed inside and service can be a tad slow especially when they're mixing up smoothies. Stay patience and consider taking a seat on the bench outside if it gets too stuffy inside. Definitely a different water-ice/ice cream experience! *There's one 30 min loading zone out front if you're lucky! *It's located next to BYO Mole Poblano which is delish! Have dinner there then come here for dessert?! read more

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I had high hopes and a huge craving for a Mangonada on a sunny, warm Saturday. Luckily I was around Italian Market and have been meaning to try this place! The place is right on 9th and had a pretty decent line that moved along. The space itself is huge and the line was due there being only 2 workers present. Not a big deal since I got to have time ogling and choosing what I wanted from the extensive menus plastered on the wall. I ordered a spicy elote and a special Chamonada and my items came quickly. The elote was delicious and I gobbled it quickly. Big fan. The chamonada was huge and packed with delicious chamoy and mango but the mango flavor was a bit week and the mango chunks were small. I can't expect too much since it isn't mango season yet but I barely finished half before it melted into a sticky puddle. I'm still a fan of this place and will gladly come back for elotes and other goodies. There are lots to get! Be warned there is a $10 minimum for credit so spend big or bring cash! read more

I found this hidden gem about a month ago . I drove by this place for years and never knew they made mangonada here . So one day I drove by again and I seen a picture they've posted outside their store on the wall . I immediately pulled over to stopped in . I'm so happy to find a place so close to home that makes it . The first time they've made it for me it was just mango slushy with chamoy and chili powder . Until I came back a second time and asked if they make it with mango and they said yes just a dollar more for mango . I didn't mind . The drink is so good . Very refreshing on a hot day but I don't mind what day I have it . If you ever had the Mexican mango lollipop it taste just like that except the fresher version . The ladies at the counter are really nice . They also have ice cream , and they also make other drinks as well . I've also tried their pineapplenada a few years back during the Italian market festival and that taste good as well . Definitely would be coming back ! read more

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The icecream is not Bassets, but you can get a $1.75 small scoop and there are maybe 30 flavors. The smoothies and other drink options looked amazing. It's the closest spot to me for icecream, and I'm excited to have discovered this place. read more

Best ice cream shop in all of South Philly. Seriously the smoothies are amazing and the ice cream is simply off the chain. $10 card minimum but the prices are so reasonable you're gonna want 2 servings anyway. read more

really cute ice cream shop! they have a TON of flavors and let you taste test if you need to. I got the MINT OREO (which is hard to find, believe it or not) and it was pretty good! the best thing about this place though is its LOW PRICES: such a good steal! a must stop if you're in the area for tacos or cheese-steaks and you're looking for sweet snackchat afterwards. read more

The chamoyada is amazing!!! Can't wait to try everything else.. they were clean and pretty popular on this chilly day.. i got an elote as well but didn't love it I'll try it again but without the mayo read more

El Pueblo - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Let me tell you how hard it is to find a place that sells Mexican raspados in the Northeast. I was so happy to see a review for this place and even though we live in Jersey, we ventured out to find this joint because I have been craving these for so long. It's located in little Mexico where you can find all sorts of yummy places to eat and when you walk through the front door, it's like you've walked into a real heladería in Mexico. Nothing fancy by any means but serving all sort of yummy street food. Raspados, helado, dorilocos, frutas con chile, elotes...seriously one of the best Mexican places I've been to in years. I ordered the mango diablito (shaved ice with mango, mango syrup, Chamoy, chile, and a tamarind-chile candy stick) and Dorilocos. It did not disappoint and it was well worth the drive. I highly recommend this place if you want to try a real, true representation of Mexican snack food and desserts. read more

Excellent raspados. Tried the "durazno" or peach. Looking forward to coming back. Excellent. Authentic. Great service. I will be back. On the corner of 9th and Ellsworth. read more

El Pueblo - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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I freaking love this place!!! Their elote is bomb dot com!!! Too bad I didn't take a picture of the corn but I do have a picture of the chamoyada. I recommend this place! read more

El Pueblo - Chamoyada Especial. Bomb dot com!!! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I really wanted to try this place because I've never seen a drink like this anywhere around here. The chamoyada definitely looks really yummy. Even as I was walking out the store, someone drove by and screamed out the window, "What is that?! It looks delicious!" The mango slush is perfectly sweet and fresh. But the Tajin is definitely present. If you like a lot of Tajin, order it! But we tried to share it between two people and we got sick of it not even half way. I think it definitely would be better if we ordered it light on Tajin next time because the mango part was delicious. They also have a WIDE variety of ice cream and other sweets like flan and churros. Maybe I'll come back to try the those one day. read more

God bless these Mangonadas! I haven't had anything else from here other than mangonadas and the tamarind diablito, and the mangonadas are my preferred drink. Gotta try the ice cream here one day. read more

Good value - $2.75 for a cone that is about as big as I can eat. I'm looking forward to trying some of the other flavors, but there's plenty of options for various palates. The chamoyada looks delicious from the pictures I've seen. The place reminds me of an old time ice cream store, down to sitting under fluorescent lights on a bench while trying not to drip one's ice cream everywhere. Looking forward to warm late spring nights or adventurous companions for winter ice cream so we can go back. read more

I love mangoes. I love Tajin. Combine the two...chamoyada! Don't gorget to take a number as soon as you walk in. It's a hot spot for locals so there can be a wait. But be patient, it's worth it. They also sell unique flavors of popsicles, ice cream, fresh mango slices, pork rinds, and other mexican goodies. read more

This place is so delicious, heard about it, just went there. it was packed. you know thats a good sign.

Love the ice cream here! And it's really affordable. Great little hidden gem. Highly recommend.

I've only tried one thing here, but it was amazing and everything else looked very tempting. The thing I had was a strawberry sorbet (nieve de agua), and it was just so packed with strawberry flavor. It's exactly like the real deal, Patzcuaro-style stuff. Right here in South Philly! And they seemed to have a bunch of different "exotic" varieties. read more