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fun food truck with some yummy shave ice. the natural mango flavor was good also friendly staff.
There are better cones around the city but because this one is located near the Bayou You're left with an overpriced snow cone truck to buy from bc Your toddler has played You out and left You hot and thirsty* They give You little syrup and of course charge You for extra! Not worth it*
The best shaved ice for a hot day! They're located right outside the skate park, so after you worked out all day it's a perfect spot to hit. couldn't recommend more!
So close to home and so good. Check Facebook for the location and schedules. We had root beer + cream and mango + cream today. The Mango was a natural option and tasted fresh. The root beer was a little artificial. I think I'll stick with the naturals since I loved the mango so much. Service was fast and the gal working was friendly and knowledgeable. Will definitely be back!
This place is amazing. The ice was insanely soft, the flavor was amazing, and they were so friendly and fast!!! I got it while at the buffalo bayou skate park and will continue coming back. Thank you so much for the fantastic service!!!!
***Disclaimer*** I'm new to the snow cone thing. In fact I've only been to one other than Friohana. This is pretty much the only reason for the 2 star review here. 2 = "Meh. I've experienced better." Not to plug Buzzle's in Spring, but Buzzle's. The Ice: So this is pretty much the only product these shaved ice joints can figuratively, churn out. That being said, ice cubes are not the same as shaved ice. Now, it could have been because of the intense heat, but i had a half inch layer of shaved ice. The rest was chunky or just an entire block of each. The flavors: Blue coconut and tigers blood were good. There's maybe 10 flavors to pick from... Again, i've seen much more expansive flavor options The cup: okay this thing made eating a block of ice 10x harder and frustrating. Shaved ice would work fine in these poorly designed things, but ice cubes wont make it. I'd like a Styrofoam cup plz n' ty.
OMG, I am absolutely IN LOVE with these guys; this is the real deal. The ice is truly as soft and powdery as snow, lots of syrup all the way trough and very reasonable prices. I had a small banana with cream on Thurs for $2.50; Sat I stopped by during the gay pride events & ordered a small strawberry with chile con limon for $4.50. I have figured out after talking with one of the guys that this is how it is intended to be served: in the pretty floral cups and totally bursting full of snow cone! If you catch them at Christy's Donuts, you will get the regular prices in styrofoam cups. Yesterday I decided to try the Natural Watermelon - let me say how much I LOVE watermelon but totally hate artificial watermelon flavor. I had a good vibe about the natural part and heard them say they take the fruit itself and somehow I think it's pureed and turned into a syrup, and they only half the amount of sugar as the other syrups. Seriously, I took a spoonful of my sno-cone and it literally tasted like a sliced of frozen watermelon that had been pureed in a blender; it was absolutely FANTASTIC!! The natural flavored syrups are $1.00 so my small came out to $3.00 and totally worth every penny. I am SO glad I have found them because I love sno-cone and shave ice is the absolute best when you find the right people that do it right! You really need to come out and try them; most of the time they are at the corner of Montrose/Gray in the Christy's Donuts parking lot. Other than that, check their website out for their schedule. You won't regret it!!
Best snow cones I've had in town! Service is fast and friendly and snow cones are extremely smooth. The syrup isn't too sweet, I've visited multiple times and I've never left unsatisfied. Mango is a must try, so good and will have you returning back for more. This is a definite go to place if you're craving a snow cone! I'll be returning all summer to get my fix.
BEST snow cone I've ever had!! It is better than the ones I had in Hawaii, and I had lots of good ones in Hawaii! The shaved ice is very fluffy and soft, which gives the edge of making Friohana better than it's competition. It reminds me of Taiwanese shaved ice and it is not your typical icy crunchy snow cone. The syrup was just right without being too sweet or sugary. The cone looks huge but it's not dense so you can easily finish and crave for more. Great refreshing treat at outdoor truck events under the sun. Be prepared that the line gets long and they run out of their popular flavors pretty quickly!
Ever since I ended my long-term relationship with Sno Beach in Austin, I've been searching for a replacement. I think I found it... I first discovered Texas Blizzard at Food Truck Friday. The line was long but it went by extremely fast. My boyfriend and I shared a small mango (natural) sno cone. The smalls were quite big since they really pack the ice in - LOVE IT! This is the first sno cone truck I've been to that offers natural flavors (+$1, worth it). Most of the time, it's hard finding an artificial flavor you like since it can taste completely different from the actual fruit. THE MANGO IS AMAZING BECAUSE IT TASTS JUST LIKE MANGO. YOU CAN EVEN SEE THE FIBERS! I came back again today and had the same thing. The guys gave my puppy a huge hunk of ice to lick / chew on. She loved it. I also called beforehand to double check their business hours (you can't always rely on Yelp). No one answered, but I was going to take my chances. On the way there, I got a call from an unknown number. It was Texas Blizzard calling me back! Who does that?! Awesome people.
A-mazing. A few of us from work looked on their Facebook where they would be and went! They were at HEB on Alabama the day we went with many other food trucks. It was $2.00 for a small to $4.00 for a large. Decent prices! And the small is actually pretty big! I went for the half mango/half pineapple. The syrup was made FRESH from mangos and pineapples - can you say awesome? Seriously, I wanted to go back for seconds. Follow them on Twitter or Facebook and go find them - it's 100% worth it. I promise. :)
All in favor of renaming "Texas Blizzard Shaved Ice" to "Big-Ass-Texas-Sized Blizzard Shaved Ice," say aye? AYE. Because if there's anything you should take away from their name, it's that their shaved ice is served in big-ass-Texas-sized portions. Huge. I'm talking, walking-past-families, making-kids-throw-jealousy-tantrums huge. White Linen Night at The Heights was a humid, sweaty, hot mess this year, so TBSI was the place to be that night. Since it was a festival, their menu was a little shorter than usual and they weren't allowed to mix flavors (normally, they can). I opted for their Natural Mango, and I'd tell you the size but it won't matter because it was literally a MOUND. A gigantic mound of fluffy shaved ice overflowing the edges of a poor, plastic cup. Which was good for me, but that cup never stood a chance. As big as the portion was, the snow-cone was nothing special -- the ice was light and fluffy, the mango flavoring tasted natural enough, but there wasn't any "wow" factor. Nothing close to how I feel when I'm chowing down on an Ice Barn snow-cone, which is like pure, unfiltered, chilly bliss. If you're overheating, TBSI's huge portions will do the trick, but don't expect too much more than that. Unless you want to make little kids jealous, and I do enjoy making little kids jealous. P.S. There is a credit card minimum. $5, I think?
This place is good, not worth all the hype though. It's inconveniently located in Fitzgeralds parking lot which makes it difficult to find a parking spot without blocking another car in. The man that works on Fridays absolutely hates his life. He looks so miserable working and really has no personality. I was so excited to get the full experience, it's a hot summer day and I just wanted someone to pretend to smile at me. The snocone was average, got tigers blood nothing mind blowing.
22 days ago
Good customer service, but bad product $11 for a cup of ice with a dash of juice on the top. read more
1 year ago
1 year ago
fun food truck with some yummy shave ice. the natural mango flavor was good also friendly staff. read more
10 years ago
There are better cones around the city but because this one is located near the Bayou You're left with an overpriced snow cone truck to buy from bc Your toddler has played You out and left You hot and thirsty* They give You little syrup and of course charge You for extra! Not worth it* read more
5 years ago
The best shaved ice for a hot day! They're located right outside the skate park, so after you worked out all day it's a perfect spot to hit. couldn't recommend more! read more
11 years ago
So close to home and so good. Check Facebook for the location and schedules. We had root beer + cream and mango + cream today. The Mango was a natural option and tasted fresh. The root beer was a little artificial. I think I'll stick with the naturals since I loved the mango so much. Service was fast and the gal working was friendly and knowledgeable. Will definitely be back! read more
6 years ago
This place is amazing. The ice was insanely soft, the flavor was amazing, and they were so friendly and fast!!! I got it while at the buffalo bayou skate park and will continue coming back. Thank you so much for the fantastic service!!!! read more
***Disclaimer*** I'm new to the snow cone thing. In fact I've only been to one other than Friohana. This is pretty much the only reason for the 2 star review here. 2 = "Meh. I've experienced better." Not to plug Buzzle's in Spring, but Buzzle's. The Ice: So this is pretty much the only product these shaved ice joints can figuratively, churn out. That being said, ice cubes are not the same as shaved ice. Now, it could have been because of the intense heat, but i had a half inch layer of shaved ice. The rest was chunky or just an entire block of each. The flavors: Blue coconut and tigers blood were good. There's maybe 10 flavors to pick from... Again, i've seen much more expansive flavor options The cup: okay this thing made eating a block of ice 10x harder and frustrating. Shaved ice would work fine in these poorly designed things, but ice cubes wont make it. I'd like a Styrofoam cup plz n' ty. read more
5 years ago
OMG, I am absolutely IN LOVE with these guys; this is the real deal. The ice is truly as soft and powdery as snow, lots of syrup all the way trough and very reasonable prices. I had a small banana with cream on Thurs for $2.50; Sat I stopped by during the gay pride events & ordered a small strawberry with chile con limon for $4.50. I have figured out after talking with one of the guys that this is how it is intended to be served: in the pretty floral cups and totally bursting full of snow cone! If you catch them at Christy's Donuts, you will get the regular prices in styrofoam cups. Yesterday I decided to try the Natural Watermelon - let me say how much I LOVE watermelon but totally hate artificial watermelon flavor. I had a good vibe about the natural part and heard them say they take the fruit itself and somehow I think it's pureed and turned into a syrup, and they only half the amount of sugar as the other syrups. Seriously, I took a spoonful of my sno-cone and it literally tasted like a sliced of frozen watermelon that had been pureed in a blender; it was absolutely FANTASTIC!! The natural flavored syrups are $1.00 so my small came out to $3.00 and totally worth every penny. I am SO glad I have found them because I love sno-cone and shave ice is the absolute best when you find the right people that do it right! You really need to come out and try them; most of the time they are at the corner of Montrose/Gray in the Christy's Donuts parking lot. Other than that, check their website out for their schedule. You won't regret it!! read more
12 years ago
Best snow cones I've had in town! Service is fast and friendly and snow cones are extremely smooth. The syrup isn't too sweet, I've visited multiple times and I've never left unsatisfied. Mango is a must try, so good and will have you returning back for more. This is a definite go to place if you're craving a snow cone! I'll be returning all summer to get my fix. read more
BEST snow cone I've ever had!! It is better than the ones I had in Hawaii, and I had lots of good ones in Hawaii! The shaved ice is very fluffy and soft, which gives the edge of making Friohana better than it's competition. It reminds me of Taiwanese shaved ice and it is not your typical icy crunchy snow cone. The syrup was just right without being too sweet or sugary. The cone looks huge but it's not dense so you can easily finish and crave for more. Great refreshing treat at outdoor truck events under the sun. Be prepared that the line gets long and they run out of their popular flavors pretty quickly! read more
5 years ago
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13 years ago
Ever since I ended my long-term relationship with Sno Beach in Austin, I've been searching for a replacement. I think I found it... I first discovered Texas Blizzard at Food Truck Friday. The line was long but it went by extremely fast. My boyfriend and I shared a small mango (natural) sno cone. The smalls were quite big since they really pack the ice in - LOVE IT! This is the first sno cone truck I've been to that offers natural flavors (+$1, worth it). Most of the time, it's hard finding an artificial flavor you like since it can taste completely different from the actual fruit. THE MANGO IS AMAZING BECAUSE IT TASTS JUST LIKE MANGO. YOU CAN EVEN SEE THE FIBERS! I came back again today and had the same thing. The guys gave my puppy a huge hunk of ice to lick / chew on. She loved it. I also called beforehand to double check their business hours (you can't always rely on Yelp). No one answered, but I was going to take my chances. On the way there, I got a call from an unknown number. It was Texas Blizzard calling me back! Who does that?! Awesome people. read more
A-mazing. A few of us from work looked on their Facebook where they would be and went! They were at HEB on Alabama the day we went with many other food trucks. It was $2.00 for a small to $4.00 for a large. Decent prices! And the small is actually pretty big! I went for the half mango/half pineapple. The syrup was made FRESH from mangos and pineapples - can you say awesome? Seriously, I wanted to go back for seconds. Follow them on Twitter or Facebook and go find them - it's 100% worth it. I promise. :) read more
All in favor of renaming "Texas Blizzard Shaved Ice" to "Big-Ass-Texas-Sized Blizzard Shaved Ice," say aye? AYE. Because if there's anything you should take away from their name, it's that their shaved ice is served in big-ass-Texas-sized portions. Huge. I'm talking, walking-past-families, making-kids-throw-jealousy-tantrums huge. White Linen Night at The Heights was a humid, sweaty, hot mess this year, so TBSI was the place to be that night. Since it was a festival, their menu was a little shorter than usual and they weren't allowed to mix flavors (normally, they can). I opted for their Natural Mango, and I'd tell you the size but it won't matter because it was literally a MOUND. A gigantic mound of fluffy shaved ice overflowing the edges of a poor, plastic cup. Which was good for me, but that cup never stood a chance. As big as the portion was, the snow-cone was nothing special -- the ice was light and fluffy, the mango flavoring tasted natural enough, but there wasn't any "wow" factor. Nothing close to how I feel when I'm chowing down on an Ice Barn snow-cone, which is like pure, unfiltered, chilly bliss. If you're overheating, TBSI's huge portions will do the trick, but don't expect too much more than that. Unless you want to make little kids jealous, and I do enjoy making little kids jealous. P.S. There is a credit card minimum. $5, I think? read more
11 years ago
This place is good, not worth all the hype though. It's inconveniently located in Fitzgeralds parking lot which makes it difficult to find a parking spot without blocking another car in. The man that works on Fridays absolutely hates his life. He looks so miserable working and really has no personality. I was so excited to get the full experience, it's a hot summer day and I just wanted someone to pretend to smile at me. The snocone was average, got tigers blood nothing mind blowing. read more
Friohana was a perfect treat on a hot Houston day. The shaved ice was a refreshing treat that was well deserved after my walk from car to their truck since it's over 100 on the heat index today. The shaved ice itself had a bit of a chunky texture which was more apparent as the Houston sun was out in full force. I rolled with the natural mango and strawberry because I'm not about that Houston sizzurp flavor. The mango had a strong mango flavor that resembled real mangos. The strawberry had a little more of a lighter flavor but still a natural taste that included bits of strawberry seeds. Most people go with the chamoy on top but that's not really my style. If I could go back I would probably get some cream to bring out the strawberry ice. The spoons are dangerously sharp for a plastic spoon. The thin curves were scratching my lips throughout the ice. My lip now has a slight cut on it from the spoon but it was still worth it. read more
13 years ago
Got to know this establishment when they made an appearance at the dragon boat festival and I have to say, they impressed me there, and since. I visited them again today at their "regular" spot, I suppose (they are a food trailer). Their selection is limited but the flavors are good. I like how the ice is nice and soft like Mam's, not crunch. Even more so, I like their wait time, no wait. We went after I picked the kids up from school and it was fantastic. Now, had they been next to a park, that would have been perfect (that's a hint guys). Also, not sure if they have half and half there but for their cream, they should probably use that instead versus diluted condensed milk because the cream they use just ads more sweatness to the flavors which can be overwhelming (another hint). Next time I pick up the kids, I'm certainly going back here so long as they consistenly serve it up nicely like today. For the price and the lack of wait time, the perfect combo. Great job guys! read more
13 years ago
Whoever gave these guys less than 5 stars were obviously toooo distracted by the heat. Life will never be the same after meeting these guys, their snow cones are THE BEST. Perfect fluffy ice with amazing natural flavors! Service has been great every single time I've gone to them, which is a lot. Now that they're at UH, my Tuesdays have been so much better. I think I go to school purely for their snow cones, is that bad? :) Their prices are cheap for the amount that they serve you with. If you haven't had them before, DO try them out and get a natural flavor! (It's a dollar more, but you won't regret it!) My favorites are: Mango, Strawberry, & Watermelon. = although those are the only flavors I've had.. haha Also, be sure to try them out before their season is over and they go into hibernation! (November-April 1) Thank you, Texas Blizzard Shave Ice for your awesomeness. read more
Texas Blizzard Shaved Ice shares a parking lot with a kolaches/donut store. As of lately, my friends have been posting pictures of their snow cones on facebook and instagram so my gf and I decided to come and try this place out for ourselves. Not bad I may add. We ordered the natural mango snow cone and added chili to it. I promise you it tastes just like the mango lucas candy we all ate when we were kids. PS. A large does not play here! It was more than what I could have handled. Lol. Definitely getting a smaller size next time I come here. read more
12 years ago
Such a treasure in the hot Houston heat! The snow cones here are nothing short of perfect! I got the mango/strawberry small Hawaiian flower cup and my friend got the creamsicle/coconut with cream on top. The small Hawaiian flower cup was very filling, I couldn't finish it all. The shaved ice was fluffy and soft, even towards the bottom! All the flavors were delicious! I definitely recommend the mango! Try Texas Blizzards if you're in the area! read more
I'm going to join the other raving reviews like the trend-follower I am. You guys. This is one of the best shaved ice I have had in years. I ordered mango with lihing mui (sour powdered plum). Forget the sour shots offered at lesser shaved ice shops- lihing mui is the way to go for an extra kick for the adventurous eater. Service is friendly, but the line is super long at festivals. Enjoy! read more
Been dreading the Houston heat since moving here, but if the dreadful heat and humidity brings out the tasty and refreshing Texas Blizzard then...ICE ICE BABY! Love this place and the fact that it's a great price for quality and quantity. We went when the truck was at Fitzgerald's and parking wasn't a huge issue (they were in a small lot, with some parking - but if you keep driving down the street, there's plenty of street parking). The flavors: all the classic favs along with some new twists. We got watermelon and mango which were delicious. Their syrup is all natural and the flavor was on point. Also recommend getting a topping (CREAM!) The sizes: there's small, large and "texas sized" which the small alone is a decent size, but we all sprung for the large - NOT a mistake/only like .75 more (why not?) The ice: best around in Houston; love when shaved ice is actually shaved and not crushed - perfect! They move around different locations, but if you follow them or check the website, they give a good calendar of where they'll be on what day (so you can stalk their every move and get in on this tasty summer treat!). read more
Pretty solid snow cones close to where I live! I came on a weekday afternoon when it was parked outside Christy's Donuts and there was plenty of parking and no wait! I ordered the small natural mango with cream and it was good. It was $4 including a 50 cent charge for using credit instead of cash. The ice was soft but not as soft as Mam's House of Ice Snoballs. I still enjoyed it though. Great treat to beat the summer heat! read more
12 years ago
Texas Blizzard is the cause of my snow cone cravings! Their snow cones are the perfect any time of day stop especially in this unbearable Houston heat. Tiger's blood is always a favorite, and their natural flavors are a must try! read more
Was really tasty! The ice was extremely soft and fluffy, not quite as soft as New Orleans style, but the closest Ive found in Houston so far! The customer service was excellent, she was nice and helpful in Explaining their menu. All the flavors are made with Cain sugar syrup, Definitely worth going to! read more
Quick Tips: BEWARE the falling ice. People hang around to eat, and I almost saw a few people get their feet bombed with ice falling out the side. I FINALLY FOUND A DECENT SNOW CONE! It's not as good ice as my beloved Austin Sno Beach, but it will do. The ice still has some annoying crystals. They have regular flavors and natural flavors (additional dollar), such as chocolate and strawberry. They also have different toppings such as cream, chile (?!?!), sour spray and chamay. I wasn't adventurous enough to try the toppings. You can also get condensed milk, which isn't listed on the menu. They are SUPER generous on their syrup. Since I chose three different flavors, I know you can get three different flavors at no additional cost! If you want to go back to elementary, you can get a rainbow, pick lemon lime, strawberry and blue coconut! If you really want a sugar overload, you can get wedding cake with condensed milk, it tastes like the cream in an oreo. After two scoops from my husbands, I thought I was going to become a diabetic. read more
7 years ago
10 years ago
Typically this is my fave place for sno-cones since they have natural flavors ($1extra) and chamoy & chili (also extra). But today ice was not good. Big chunks of ice.. not shaved ice. New machine? So not worth the price..... read more
14 years ago
This just might be my new favorite snow cone place in Houston. Best part is that they use shaved ice. Now that's the way a snow cone should be like. I find it annoying to have to break down a huge chunk of crushed ice. Shaved ice melts nicely in your mouth. We ordered the natural pineapple and tigers blood, both with cream (50 cents add on). Folks, don't forget the cream! It does make a difference. read more
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