Card has a $0.50 transaction fee. Been meaning to try this spot and it did not disappoint. Alfonso was extremely welcoming and easy to chat with felt like I was catching up with my friend's tio. All ice cream are made in-house. We stopped by right as they opened at 1pm and Alfonso apologized as some flavors might not have set enough to be served since he came in a bit late today. He usually comes in around 5am to prep when flavors are running low. Everything we tried wasn't too sweet. Definitely will be coming back and trying other flavors! Taro -so creamy, perfectly flavored and not overly artificial. Horchata -not too much cinnamon. Surprisingly good for it being water based, just enough creaminess from the condensed milk in it. Strawberry Jamaica -if you love strawberries, this flavor is it. Paired perfectly with chamoy and tajin. Mango -so refreshing, I added condensed milk on my own and chef's kiss. Wished they offered condensed milk here! Watermelon -liked this more than the Mango, but both are good. Chamoy and Tajin paired well! Mamey -creamy but the prefect amount of fruitiness. Also sooo good. Coffee -if you love Vietnamese coffee, this one is for you. It was so strong in a good way. We topped it with condensed milk at home and it was chef's kiss. Crack in a cup.. If you don't like strong coffee, stray away. Pistachio -tons of crushed pistachio throughout. Guanabana (soursop)- favorite flavor from water based we tried. It tastes just like the real fruit. Lime -just enough tanginess. My colleague ordered this and opted for no chamoy, personally felt like it was missing something but still good on its own. We topped it with condensed milk and also chef's kiss. Vanilla -sooo creamy and good, there is depth that I can't explain. Coconut- creamy coconut milk, not artificial flavor taste. Tons of coconut shreds if you don't mind texture. But it's a bit much if you get more than one scoop. read more

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I recall telling my grandma "gracias pero no me mandes nada abué acá venden todo" except the ONE thing I always craved and she couldn't send..... nieve de garrafa! Now I can say, I found a place that's just like the guy down the street from my abuelita's in GDL. Yesterday, we stopped at La Garrafa MX on our way to LA. As we walked-in I felt the "Mexico vibe" we greeted and were greeted by staff and customers "buenas tardes, buenas tardes, buenas tardes." Loved it! Establishment had two other couples and then our group of three. Who I presume was the owner was very nice guiding us thru his best selling flavors and providing us samples. We talked here and there and our families are so close to each other in GDL and Tamazula so we decided he's our honorary cousin. Lol Nieve de garrafa surpassed my expectations and it's the closest you'll get the nieve de garrafa estilo Jalisco. We plan to return again today on our way back home. In the future this foodie won't mind making the 2hr drive for nieve de garrafa. P.s. we kept talking about it as we checked-in at our hotel so our front desk started craving it (small world- he's gone before) so he decided to go and have some after his shift. read more

La Garrafa MX - My happy place - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Montebello, California

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Entered the door and immediately greeted by all the employees. Truly felt really welcomed and respected. It was our first time there and we're not sure which flavor. They let us sample some flavors and we ended up going with the Jamaica and Berry Flavor ice cream. We were hooked! Can't wait to go back read more

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This is a nice little family owned ice cream spot! As soon as I walked in I got greeted with the biggest smile and "welcome"! The energy right away felt so authentic and pure. The guy who I believe is the owner was so friendly and let us try any flavor we wanted. It was a father and daughter who served us and they were so friendly and funny. I got the strawberry Jamaica and mango water based ice cream. It was so refreshing, it wasn't too sweet, and the texture of the ice cream was just perfect! I don't like when ice cream is too sweet where you can taste the syrup. I like that they have unique flavors like Fresa Jamaica, Peppermint Pineapple, and a 3 berry blend (raspberries,blueberries,blackberries) flavor. Loved everything about this place, I can't wait to be back to try the coconut milk based ice cream and all their other flavors (: read more

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Absolutely love coming to this small business!! The owner is super friendly, always welcoming with a smile. The tostilocos and nieves are DELICIOUS and not overly sweet. In this 90+ degree weather, this place will hit the spot. Definitely a must try!! read more

La Garrafa MX - Tostilocos - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Montebello, California

What a gem!!! To find Mexican style ice cream over here is such a treat. Nieve de garrafa is the style of ice cream and it's usually more of a sorbet like texture. Very smooth and refreshing with natural ingredients or flavors! I love it cause it's a lot lighter than US ice creams. We got the flavors - coconut & strawberry hibiscus, horchata, mango and lime with tajin and chamoy All were hits! My favorite was the coconut. The interior was nice and looks newly renovated. They had A/C on a hot day and a cute little patio. There was also parking. The service was quick, and the cashier understood both English and Spanish. She was friendly too. We will be back! read more

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Absolutely amazing service every time! Clean, and amazing ambiance everything on the menu is delicious, the tostilocos here is the BEST!!! read more

La Garrafa MX - Vanilla! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Montebello, California

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The ice cream was so tasty and refreshing! I couldn't decide between the agua base or milk based choices so got both! Owner was incredibly kind and patient, you can tell hospitality matters to them. Place looked incredibly clean and well kept as well. I will be returning all summer for a scoop of their lime! :) read more

Fire and good food, super good, will return for sure. Very quick as well. Loved the ambiance too. read more

This brings me back to my mom and dad home town in Yahualica Jalisco. Best chocolate abuelita so far I have tasted especially the small pieces of Chocolate you get with every bite you take. And the other flavor I got was the horchata taste just if you are having the drink. Yea I know I had it for yesterday with the rain lol but I was craving ice cream yesterday and this hit the spot I needed it yesterday. I got the pint and it was around $6.75 I think I paid $14 for two pints come and support our small business in Montebello you won't regret this delicious ice cream read more

La Garrafa MX - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Montebello, California

My sister and I were driving by when this ice cream shop caught our eye, so we pulled over and went in. From the outside it's a bit hidden, but once inside the owner was incredibly welcoming and made us feel right at home. We ordered a vanilla and strawberry nieve both had HUGE scoops and were very affordable. We also got the nachos, which were massive and delicious. This place is a true hidden gem with great vibes, amazing customer service, big portions, and great prices and easily our new favorite spot. Definitely better than La Michoacana. Highly recommend! read more

Was in the area and had to see what the rave was about, and it did not disappoint! So many fun flavors and I had to go with the pineapple/coconut to cool down from such a hot day. The place is cute and small with lots of people getting their ice cream to go. Super friendly, who I am assuming is the owner. read more

La Garrafa MX - Pineapple/coconut - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Montebello, California

Friendly staff fast service nice patio to chat in the back and parking on the side can't beat their prices ! read more

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I've come about 4 different times based on the hours provided on Yelp and they're aren't open. I really wanted to try this place because the ice cream looks bomb but I never know when they're open. read more

Service is magnificent and best ice cream in town... the owner is a great person extremely friendly. read more

La Garrafa MX - Tostilocos and Ice cream the watermelon with mango - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Montebello, California

We had just finished lunch at BLVD and my wife wanted something sweet. We decided to come check this place out and it did not disappoint. I love their ice cream flavors and everything tasted so fresh and natural. The worker was really friendly too even after all the samples my wife asked for. read more

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immediately when we walked in, we were welcomed. store was clean and the options were great. They have water based and milk based flavors. i got a double scoop with nuez and chocolate de mi abuelita. good flavors. my sister got vanilla and we shared a tostilocos. everything was so yummy. prices are reasonable. read more

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My new favorite ice cream spot! The nieves are super fresh and not too sweet. Creative flavors and the owners are super kind. They also have nice shaded patio in the back to enjoy. Definitely try it out. The manzana con hierbabuena, horchata, and nuez are delicious! read more

Cute little nieve spot in Montebello. I've been been here about 2 or 3 times. The water-based nieves are really good (could be a little sweeter). They have so many flavors to choose from! My favorite flavors so far are the taro (milk-based) and blended berry (water-based). There is plenty of seating inside but it usually feels a bit warm so we take our nieve to go. Wait times have always been very short too. Overall, I recommend this little hidden gem! read more

La Garrafa MX - Nieve in the cutest cups - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Montebello, California

Incredible ice cream with top notch service. What more can one want? They also have parking, and items like nachos and esquites (corn with cheese and mayo). They have a large variety of flavors and they let you sample if you're undecided. We ordered 5 different ice creams and finished them all because of how delicious they were. 10/10 would come again read more

My favorite ice cream spot. All the flavors are so good and the water based ones are so refreshing. They also fill the pint generously.

Been seeing this place as I pass by. Yelps said it was good. And it was. The ice cream had a watery texture to it. It melted fast. I asked if it was milk based. They said yes. Still not creamy or churned. But good. I got two scoops for $4. Not bad. But very basic small scoops. Plenty of flavors to choose from. Downside for me was the consistency. But I love supporting small, local businesses. I definitely enjoyed my ice cream for what it was. The Mexican themed flavors were nostalgic. Service was good. Friendly, helpful people here. So thanks to them. Keep up the good work. read more

La Garrafa MX - Two scoops. Chocolate abuelita and mazzapan. $4. 8/10 - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Montebello, California

Wow so happy this place exists! "Garrafa" ice cream is hard to come by, but my favorite kind to have. It's refreshing like shaved ice, but smooth like traditional ice cream. Texture wise it is somewhere in between. I love how they have traditional flavors and also seasonal fun options. (Not that traditional isn't fun enough already lol) I have loved all the flavors I have tried so far. I was shocked they had Taro, but it's definitely a must try! The service is also great every time I have been I've been greeted immediately and thanked endlessly for coming in. With the heat we've been experiencing lately I will be returning to purchase A pint or two very soon. :) read more

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I love this place whole heartedly! Made from the heart ! And it shows. This is my go to for ice cream! read more

Yummy nieve and not expensive ice cream at all, all the yummy flavors that it has, unmatched flavors

Second time coming here I highly recommend this place. All the ice creams I've tried have been delicious refreshing and right on point with flavor. I've tried the limón, horchata, matcha green tea, guanábana, abuelita chocolate and the coffee. How you may say in two trips family I've picked on the kids ice creams, fiancée and moms can't help it's hard deciding which one to try next. They also have snacks tried the hot Cheetos with cheese yummy... hot cheese on a crunchy Cheeto with a kick of spice need I say more All for a very good price which is much appreciated in these times Has a nice little patio in the back to chill some space Indoors with some cool air and good vibes. read more

La Garrafa MX - What's left of an horchata ice cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Montebello, California

If you want delicious, hand made ice cream, this is the place! The variety of flavorful ice cream is amazing. The other items available are also a treat! They have a cozy seating area in the back, where you can enjoy your treats. I highly recommend this place. Polite, customer service, taking the time to explain their different ice cream flavors and such. read more

It was open. Flavors busted me open. Guy was nice, was very open. Offered a cone even. Shoutout to this place. Love the lil patio in the back makes me talk to my ancestors read more

La Garrafa MX - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Montebello, California

im obsessed with the ice cream from here:* I make the drive out pretty often because I have yet to find a place as good. The texture is amazing, it's light fluffy and full of flavor but not an overbearing sweetness. It's the perfect sweet treat in my opinion. I tell everyone I know about this spot, I highly recommend. so thankful to have a place like this close by read more

Some of the best nieve that's I've had in a long while!! It tasted fresh and they had a variety of flavors!. Beats trying to find the guys pushing the carts with the ice cream. Would recommend! read more

So good! Great flavors and really refreshing. The place is clean and the employees were nice.

THE best ice cream shop in town! My husband I visit often and it's the ONLY ice cream shop we crave! The two owners are very friendly and the environment is very welcoming! read more

Tried their taro milk based ice cream and it was absolutely delicious! Super creamy and flavorful. Can't wait to come back and try their other flavors. read more

everyone must try this so delicious and a lot of flavors to choose from dont sleep on this ice cream shop .

Steps away from my house! What a gem. Ice cream is delicious and inexpensive ..... dragon fruit is my fav!

Best authentic Mexican ice cream in the area. I refuse to go elsewhere. The store owner is so sweet, and the business is family owned. The prices are great and affordable. They have an adorable patio outside there shop. They are also dog friendly! read more

The nieve is really good and they have a good selection. They have back patio for seating. read more

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i was on my way to the dmv when i seen this place and decided to try it. this shop has a restroom and both indoor and outdoor seating. icecream was so good!! i got the chocolate abulieta and my boyfriend got the nuez. we both got two scoops and the total was $11. service was also great very nice guy. read more

It's honestly insulting that I haven't written a review for La Garrafa sooner and I apologize profusely for this mistake. If any establishment in Montebello deserves a most excellent review, it is La Garrafa. I had been hearing a lot of hype around Montebello about this ice cream place saying it's the "best ice cream in Montebello". The first thought my cynical mind had was "well is it really that hard to have the best ice cream in Montebello?" Boy, I don't think I realized this might be one of the best ice cream shops in Los Angeles. Period. You can taste how fresh and light the flavors are. They honestly all taste amazing but my personal favorites are cookies and cream and taro. Like come on, how could cookies and cream taste that much exceptionally different, but La Garrafa does it. Their fruit flavors that are water-based (shout out to all the lactose intolerant folks) are absolutely perfect for a summer day. They also have savory snacks. My personal favorite is hot cheeto esquites. I could just buy that and 2 scoops of ice cream and I'd be good on lunch. The best part is their prices. I think if this shop were in West LA / Venice / Santa Monica, they'd market themselves as unique, fresh, maybe even healthy and try to upcharge a lot. This is just an honest man and his daughter running a small business. They don't over charge to have simple delicious ice cream, and I find it easy to tip when I leave. If you're in Montebello, you really have to stop at La Garrafa. You won't be disappointed. read more

That was amazing!!!! This is exactly what I was looking for. We drove by and noticed this hidden gem after dinner. We appreciate how refreshing the water based options are and the amount of options. This is definitely a place to visit over and over again. I will try the milk based options next time, which I'm sure are just as delicious. Another plus is that they don't taste too sweet. Thank you for existing!!!! read more

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