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Frio Frio

4.7 (31 reviews)
Open • 12:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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Katlyn H.

I was craving a snack after a concert, and I was so excited to see Frio Frio was still open! They had so many flavors that sounded good, so I ended up getting the dulce de leche. You can see from my picture, they give you a huge portion of soft serve. They also put toppings on it, which were delicious. This was a great stop on a hot DC night.

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Peter D.

Glad to see a new place open up within Union Market! I was excited to get the soft serve. However, I thought it was surprising how many options they did not have available at the time. Would I pay ~$10 for this sundae again? Probably not. But I'm glad I was able to try this. The cashier let me try some flavors before making a final decision. The guava cheesecake was good, but I wish I could use some more toppings. There's also a wait when I tired to order; it's not worth to visit if you have to wait at all in my opinion.

Majarete & salted caramel
Ashley R.

Just what we needed in the Union Market area in time for summer! Frio Frio is a tropical dessert shop serving up delicious soft serve and other treats inspired by the Caribbean and Latin America. They have a regular menu but also have a featured special flavor for the month, and a build your own sundae option. I tried the flavor of the month in June which was majarete (sweet corn) and salted caramel. This was absolutely incredible and one of the best desserts I've had in DC. I have to go back to try one of their recurring flavors like the guava cheesecake! There was a bit of a line because there was only one person working and they're making each sundae plus checking folks out, so that's something to keep in mind, especially on hot days. However, I had no problem waiting and was excited to see the success of a new small business in La Cosecha!

Kailee B.

Fri Frio, you have to check them out! From the layered tropical soft serve with fresh fruit and beautiful edible orchids to the refreshing custom drinks, this spot is an absolute summer mood. The mix-and-match toppings bar is dangerous in the best way possible. The service is great and the ambiance in la Cosecha is perfect. Ordered: ​​Choco Pistachio: A rich and creamy chocolate soft serve paired with silky pistachio sauce and roasted pistachios. ​Tropical Madness: A vibrant, dairy-free mango soft serve loaded with passion fruit jam, fresh strawberries, blueberries, kiwi, and topped with an orchid. ​Tropical Green Splash: A refreshing slushie blend of pineapple, cucumber, and mint, lightly sweetened with blue agave. Everything was delicious! very refreshing from the slushie to the tropical madness. Every bite from the choco pistachio hit the spot. 10/10!!

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Emily Joy B.

Stopped by Frio Frio the other day as I was curious to try this new Latin-inspired ice cream spot. They have set options as well as a build your own option. I got the Guava Cheesecake for about $10 and it was amazing. The toasted granola paired with the ice cream and guava really added a perfect crunch to this treat. I can't wait to go back to try more flavors!

John P.

Stopped by after dinner to soft serve. The have plenty odfseating nearby, and staff is friendly and helpful. The have a good selection of flavors and toppings, and the soft serve is unique and delicious. Definitely a great place to get something sweet to snack on. Overall, we had a great experience.

Guava cheesecake
Naria W.

Frio Frio is the perfect addition to La Cosecha for a post dinner treat! While there are other ice cream shops near by Frio Frio offers something different with a variety of innovative soft serve combinations and toppings. I tried their guava cheesecake soft serve which comes with granola, guava jam topping, and biscoff sand. It SLAPPED. Perfect flavor combo and decadent without being overly sweet. Cup size was the perfect amount. Cost comes in at ~$10 for a cup which is about on par with other premium ice cream shops in the area. Excited to try the many fun flavor combibations on the menu and you can make your own too!

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Wini O.

SOOOO GOOD! If you're in need of a sweet treat then Frio Frio is where you should go! The ice cream tasted amazing and knowing that everything is made in house made it better. Perfect treat for a summer afternoon. We were even able to eat it outside!

Celina G.

During these hot days in DC, Frio Frio has been enjoying a warm welcome inside La Cosecha over the last several weeks. They told me they recently sold out over a nice weekend. There are plenty of icy treat options around Union Market, but the soft serve plus toppings help Frio Frio stand out. The menu captures the tropical vibe. All the soft serve options sound really yummy. They do allow you to try samples (spoon of soft serve plus topping!) if you're indecisive. After trying the Piña Colada and Guava Cheesecake, I chose the Guava Cheesecake because I was looking for something creamy and fruity. I was told it was one of the most popular picks. This was so refreshing on 80 degree evening. Along with the soft serve and guava jam, you get the crunchiness and crumbs of granola and butter cookie. They're both amazing toppings on top of the guava and cheesecake flavors. If you're not feeling anything on the menu, they have a build your own cup option, too. I saw some people with the Frio Frio cups when I was in the neighborhood over the weekend and I'm so happy I got to finally try it. If you're in Union Market for lunch or dinner, save room for Frio Frio.

Emily Y.

The crunchy toasted coconut was the best part of the pina colada icecream. We had no trouble finding seats in the food court.

Raahul N.

Yum! The dulce de leche soft serve with biscoff was super tasty! Staff were friendly and one of my favorite soft serves I have had. A bit pricey, but very shareable (I think it would be a touch too big for one person to order on their own- but tasty enough to devour solo)

Guava cheesecake
Jalisa H.

I love Union market area, so many good finds and this is another one to add to the list. It's in La Cosecha which is a food hall with plenty of seating. Such a rich and delicious soft serve spot. I got the guava cheesecake and my friend got the tropical madness. The staff was very friendly and allowed me to sample the other flavors. I do think it's a bit over priced for ice cream but I'll be back to try the dulce de leche crunch.

Tropical Madness
Christina N.

Tucked inside La Cosecha, this may be my new favorite ice cream/dessert place. Is it a little overpriced at $10 for soft serve? Yes. Am I still going to come back? Yes. I ordered the Tropical Madness, and it was just so refreshing on a hot day. I was expecting a texture closer to a sorbet, so I was pleasantly surprised by how smooth and creamy it was since it's vegan. Honestly, nothing too surprising in flavor, but all I needed was the tartness of fruit.

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