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    La Michoacana - El Monte

    3.6 (115 reviews)
    Open • 9:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Their esquite
    Fart Tickle X.

    I got the esquite and it was not very good, there was just a tiny bit of the mayonnaise and cheese that they put on the top and the rest of my cup was just plan corn, for the small cup it was $5.50 and to me I've seen better prices, the lady was super nice I would love to give this place another try. The over all vibe of the place was nice, good store bright colors but this being my first impression I wouldn't get their esquite. I wish they could add more toppings to the esquite but other than that they were amazing.

    Erica F.

    It is very small shop. Staff is friendly, and I ordered a mango favored drink and some street food style snacks because I was thirsty. Both the drink and the snake were too spicy to my liking. The drink was not helping me with my thirsty because the taste was too strong. However, the frozen mango inside the drink was tasty! I will only come back if I am hungry and want something to snack on, but not buying a drink because I am thirsty.

    Es una mangoneada

    Me gusta mucho ir con mi familia ahí por qué nos atienden muy bien ,muy atentas y rico recomiendo la mangoneada y la paleta de chocolate abuelita especialmente cuando están las señoras Andrea y Mariana

    My $15 dollars ice cream what a joke
    santiago a.

    Just one person there probably the owner just didn't like his customer service we asked to taste a flavor on the ice cream and he was like well if you buy it you can try it I'm sure you'll like it I'm like really what a jerk then we ordered a banana split and some fresas con crema again $25 dollars even for two items what rip off first and last time here.

    Gabriela M.

    I stopped by with my son to grab some ice cream on our way home. They have many ice cream options available and other sweets. Staff was friendly and sitting area was accommodating. Prices were a little high.

    The chunks are huge , can not eat it with the chips. Cucumber and Jicama are old / spoiled. :/  not going back.
    Karen L.

    The tostilocos were just okay. The cucumber and Jicama were not fresh, tasted very old. :(

    a cup of ice cream

    I'll give the place 3 stars as the ice cream was delicious but I won't be returning due to the amount of ice cream I was given for $6.70. When the proprietor grabbed the smallest cup available for the 3 scoops of ice cream I ordered I probably should have said something but I didn't want to be rude. A lesson learned. Speak up when you think you're being ripped off. From what I could tell each "scoop" was about 1/3 of an actual full scoop.

    Paleta heaven!
    Nancy A.

    Yummy! I love paletas! I got their strawberries and cream, nuez, coconut, watermelon, chocobanana and the chocolate covered strawberry paleta. They are delicious. I love how it just has the right amount of sweetness. The chocolate covered strawberry paleta is dipped generously in chocolate. They don't skimp when they dip their paletas or bananas in chocolate. I keep trying to tell myself that it's healthy since the ingredients are all natural. I seriously could eat like 3 paletas a day, but I try to stick to a 2 paleta limit per day. Yes, their shop is a small and humble one. Although, I prefer to buy stuff at these small mom and pop stores.

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    Terrible service. Always with faces and not wanting to work. Giving attitude all the time we come

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    I honestly love this place! They have the best icecream specially the walnut one my favorite and the pistachio one

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    1 year ago

    Update the closing time . Arrived at 9:20pm Aug 30 and it's closed , people inside but says closed at 10pm .

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    This place always has some great food. The service is good, the menu is good and they have variety. The food is fresh and tastes amazing.

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    4.5(448 reviews)
    5.8 mi
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    Dessert spot that specializes in soft serve and taiyaki. I came in at a time when it wasn't busy,…read moreso my service was really quick and friendly. The place was pretty chill as well. I had just eaten dinner so I've kept it pretty simple here. I ordered the swirl with pure milk and pineapple dole whip. A simple yet tasty and satisfying combo. The serving size was pretty generous, especially relative to the price. Just a great place to grab some quick soft serve in the area.

    It looks aesthetically appealing in their photos online but it wasn't as good as it looked. Saw…read morethis off Yelp so decided to try it. We were the only customers. The girl working the counter was a young girl just getting by her summer day job. She was nice but timid. It was our first time there and a little more energy on her end could've been better. Ordered the ube swirl, pineapple dole whip, mung bean taiyaki, and a custard one togo. The taiyaki that goes onto the ice cream is a lot bigger than one we ordered to go. I thought it would be as big, but when I got it, it was so much smaller and flat. Also, the taiyaki that goes on top of the ice cream was old. It had been sitting there for a while or was made earlier as it was hard and difficult to bite. The red bean inside I also assumed was a paste like how they make the Japanese version, however there were whole pieces in there. It was okay, but I thought they'd be like paste. Overall, the only thing that was good was the ube swirl and the pineapple dole whip. It was also extremely warm in the shop, like no AC in the triple digits summer heat. Had to eat it elsewhere. I most likely won't be back.

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    Crispy & Fluffed Ice Cream - BoLo Bao Ice Cream Sandwich (Crispy Sweet Bun) with Nutella Cookies & Cream ice cream, Strawberry Shortcake with Oreo crumbs

    Crispy & Fluffed Ice Cream

    4.6(270 reviews)
    2.2 mi
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    Crispy and fluffed is located at the very right end of the plaza (lots of ample parking!) This…read moreplace is my newest go to spot for a sweet treat (besides boba) in sgv! I love the asian twist on the ice cream sandwich with bolo baos! If you order a bolo bao, they reheat it for you. You can choose two toppings for free and you can sample flavors. I couldn't decide between jasmine or lavender so i did half of each. My favorite was definitely the lavender as the jasmine wasn't as strong as I would prefer. They have a few tables inside to enjoy your treat. I think crispy and fluffed deserves more recognition and I wish them success!

    Food & Ice Cream: 5/5 This is no ordinary ice cream spot!…read moreThey specialize in bolo bun (pineapple bun) ice cream sandwiches, so if you love both pineapple buns and ice cream, this place hits the spot every time. I'm so happy they're still around! So far, I've tried the sesame, Coffee & Cookies, and Nutella Cookies & Cream flavors. I love that they let you sample the ice cream before deciding. Once you choose, they make the bolo bun ice cream sandwich fresh for you and can even cut it in half if you want to share. Customer Service: 5/5 The sampling makes it easy to explore different flavors without committing right away, and I appreciate that they're happy to cut the sandwich in half for sharing. Location & Parking: 5/5 The shop is tucked away on the side of a shopping plaza, so it can be easy to miss. There's plenty of free parking available, though, which makes stopping by convenient. Ambiance: 5/5 It's a great little hangout spot with seating and games available. The atmosphere is usually quiet and low-key since it hasn't been very crowded during my visits, making it a nice place to sit, enjoy dessert, and hang out. Overall: 5/5 Such a unique dessert spot that I'm happy is still around. The bolo bun and ice cream combination keeps me coming back, and I'll definitely stop by whenever I'm in town!

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    2 scoops of ice cream with free topping

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    Mother Moo Creamery - Small mint chocolate chip & rocky road with homemade marshmallow topping! So good!

    Mother Moo Creamery

    4.3(1k reviews)
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    Had to charge my car nearby and with most places closed but this place was still open until 9pm…read moreThursday. We went in and my goodness the place is colorful, like a circus of random things of toys, trinkets, accessories and fridges full of packed desserts. I was eyeing their fresh slices of pies and cakes, especially the carrot cake (someone before us bought one and I was curious too), but their late chocolate chip cookies looked super good, too bad the ice cream sandwiches in the fridge only had snickerdoodles, but their hand written menu and ice cream flavors was our final decision. Today's Flavors definitely means something special, but their triple organic milk was unique. It tasted like fresh sweet milk, tastes even better on top of a brownie and with an extra topping (chocolate balls). More people started coming in and given the space we decided to go back with our ice cream, they have chairs outside where lots of people were eating their ice cream too. Overall, I can tell this place is special, very cute and the staff are very friendly. May come back for that carrot cake next time.

    Cute little mom and pop type ice cream shop. Very helpful…read morestaff, they let me taste test the ice cream flavors. I was on the fence between the pies and the ice cream. We got a triple milk ice cream with a brownie just as they handed me the bowl I saw some chocolate crunch balls and they added it in for me for a dollar. It's a bit pricey but it's a mom and pop shop so it's to be expected. I'll come back to try some home made pie

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    S'mores Pie - ok if you know me, you know this one was my fave lol!

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    Moo Moo Mia - Split scoop blueberry sorbet and Dubai chocolate- my fave of everything I've tried here! So good! (Sept 2025)

    Moo Moo Mia

    4.7(269 reviews)
    5.9 mi
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    Moo Moo Mia is such a treat! We moved to Monrovia last year and have become somewhat regulars. It's…read morebeen so much fun getting to try all the different seasonal flavors they offer throughout the year. We've absolutely enjoyed that, although my ultimate favorite is still the coffee ice cream! So delicious! Swing by and give them a try. You won't regret it! And a special shoutout to Sabrina! She's one of the best employees at this location. She's always so friendly and kind, and she immediately made us feel welcome when we were new to the city and to Moo Moo Mia. We've been coming back ever since! Thanks, Sabrina!

    Delicious ice cream that tastes gourmet but also fresh! The flavors we had were strawberry sorbet,…read morelemon sorbet, and the July seasonal honey lavender ice cream. My personal favorite was the honey lavender but all of them were tasty and refreshing. What I liked about all the ones we tried was that everything tasted non-artificial. Everything tasted like they used real ingredients which is much appreciated! They have a wide selection to choose from and a few new speciality flavors a month. Plenty of seating. The perfect spot for dessert!

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    Moo Moo Mia - A scoop of Lucky Charms (left) & A Little Taste of Havana (right) - super good!! (March 2026 flavors!)

    A scoop of Lucky Charms (left) & A Little Taste of Havana (right) - super good!! (March 2026 flavors!)

    Moo Moo Mia - Seasonal pineapple orange sorbet - fantastic!! Light, refreshing, and flavorful! (Nov 2025)

    Seasonal pineapple orange sorbet - fantastic!! Light, refreshing, and flavorful! (Nov 2025)

    Moo Moo Mia - Scoop of the special August flavor Cookie Butter on a kids waffle cone - SO GOOD!

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    Scoop of the special August flavor Cookie Butter on a kids waffle cone - SO GOOD!

    The Pond

    The Pond

    3.7(418 reviews)
    4.6 mi
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    I came here with a friend after dinner to get some dessert. There was no line, so we were able to…read moretry some samples and order right away. I tried the lychee and matcha soft serve flavors, and ended up getting the matcha flavor. Those flavors were good, the lychee and matcha were pungent. But the texture of the soft serve wasn't my favorite. The texture wasn't my favorite, it was more of an icy texture as oppose to a creamy silky texture which I would have preferred. I usually like the Oreo topping on my soft serve since it gives it a crunch, but it just didn't taste that good after a few bites. This soft serve was also a bit pricey, it was around $7 for the soft serve and topping, which was a bit disappointing since it wasn't that great. My friend also got their crunchy nut ice cream and didn't like it. I wish I liked this place more since they have Asian flavors but unfortunately it wasn't my favorite. Maybe if they improve the texture of their soft serve, I would reconsider.

    Ice cream all season!! My coworker said she's craving ice cream and we got ice cream. Stopped by…read morethis small chilled treat shop in Arcadia and ordered the soft serve. Cute little shop for the indoor decor, there are benches and tables/chairs. Great for friends and family to hang out. Staffs are friendly and patiently introducing the menu to us. We sat down and got our treats shortly. Mango soft serve on a sugar cone Watermelon soft serve in a cup Very fruity and fresh. My friend said the sugar cone tastes really good and crunchy. Go check them out if you haven't.

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    The Pond - Great ice cream on a cold day

    Great ice cream on a cold day

    The Pond - Ube & lychee swirls on a charcoal cone

    Ube & lychee swirls on a charcoal cone

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    The Ice Bar

    4.0(877 reviews)
    5.6 mi
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    I went for a boba. It was a simple place with a lot of…read moreinterior space for a nice hang out with friends or loved ones. It had many options to choose from and it was simple and easy to use the tough screen tablet to order . I feel like it can also be a great place to read a book, I will surely do that for my next visit . The service there was fast and accurate.

    At 9:42 i submitted an order for pickup. I received a ready time of 10:45 pm. Fair enough. I walk…read moreinside... seems relatively busy, i go to the front counter and tell the cashier that i am there to pickup my order. He smiles and says the blender is down for the night. I say, "what does that mean??" He said they can only make 1 of my 3 drinks and i would have to choose 2 more that are not blended. I tell him to give me a dew minutes, i then proceed to request 2 new drinks... he then tells me they are out of boba. ‍‍‍ At this point i told him to just give me 2 random drinks. I am not going to sit there all night only to be told they are out of stuff or their machines are not working. One blender? I mean if this is your bread and butter, i would suggest getting a 2nd blender, even if it's a crappy one from Walmart for $35. This is like a hamburger stand telling you they don't have a grill to make a burger. Also, out of boba on a Tuesday (off night??) Stock up. Who's doing inventory? I was more angry at the fact that they let over 30 minutes go by and didn't tell me via email or phone call that the blender was down. I would canceled my order and promptly received a refund... i hope. I wasn't offered any kind of remedy. No partial refund, no refund, no extra drinks. Just your kinda outta luck. We don't have the proper tools to make you a drink. I will never return here again. I used to like this place and even used to come here when they offered 3 drinks for the price of 2. After spending $20 on 3 drinks (2 of them not even being my choice). I will forever skip this place for the humongous disappointment and terrible service. There are boba places all around this area. Do yourself a favor and skip this one.

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    The Ice Bar - Strawberries and cream

    Strawberries and cream

    The Ice Bar - Strawberries and cream wrapped and one with toppings

    Strawberries and cream wrapped and one with toppings

    The Ice Bar - First time at The Ice Bar. I got the Mango Strawberry and my girlfriend got the Korean Pear Blueberry.

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    First time at The Ice Bar. I got the Mango Strawberry and my girlfriend got the Korean Pear Blueberry.

    La Michoacana - El Monte - mexican - Updated October 2026

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