Unassuming little spot in a mini strip mallish location with great ice cream--tried the banana, Nutella and pistachio flavors while we were there. Food looked great (walking tacos ) but didn't order any this trip. I'm pretty sure I was the only one in the place that hadn't been there a bunch of times previously and I can see why this is such a popular local spot! One tip: take a look at their menu before heading over. I was a little overwhelmed by the bountiful options, especially some Mexican desserts/flavors i admittedly wasn't familiar with. The servers behind the counter were very patient and accommodating but still wish I would have been more prepared! read more

I drove by this place and saw "homemade icecream" so I had to stop in. It's a pretty big spot with tons of options. There's shakes, juices, smoothies, icees and icecream all homemade. With so many flavors to choose from there is something for everyone. I got the coffee and mint chocolate chip. The coffee had a great flavor and was so creamy and smooth. The mint has huge chunks of cholate chips. It was more milky than creamy so it wasn't my favorite but there are plenty more to try! This place is cash run so if you choose to use your card they charge you a % more! read more

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Whether you speak Spanish or English this is the best homemade ice cream shop to go to in Delaware! Creamy ice cream, fresh fruit water ice and juices, and great service makes this a win-win for everyone. Great hospitality and a family friendly vibe make this ice cream boutique I'll place that I'll always visit even when I'm not in Delaware anymore. They are great with Covid rules and have great selections like Nutella and Gansito. I would go here at least once a week when I lived in the Newport area but since moving to North Wilmington I only come here on occasion. I highly recommend you check this place out. You're guaranteed to love whatever you get from here and keep coming back for more. #HastyFoodiePic read more

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I can see why this place is popping every time I go here. Their icecream is so creamy, so delicious, and their flavors are on point. The corn flavor is my new favorite, and I highly recommend trying it! It literally has bits of corn in it, and it smells a bit reminiscent of popcorn. I've tried some of their other flavors like piña colada, cheese, pistachio, strawberry-- all of which were very enjoyable. Many of their flavors contain just the right amount of sweetness too (not overkill), so I feel like I would keep eating it if I had more. It's the perfect dessert! I've also tried their horchata, and it was decent. I gotta get a paleta on my next visit! read more

Paleteria Y Neveria Tocumbo - corn & pina colada flavor! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

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If you're anywhere near this place, stop what you are doing and GO NOW !!! You can get a medium size with 2 different scoops. We tried.... Espresso/ Mint Chocolate Chip Banana/ Strawberry Oreo / Nutella Peaches and Cream/ Cheese All deliciously rich and creamy top notch ice cream. We got a few popsicles for the freezer. Definitely be back soon. Very streamline ordering . Line moved quickly. Gonna try the tacoria next door on our next visit. read more

Paleteria Y Neveria Tocumbo - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

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This is such a hidden gem in Wilmington! I love, love, love, paletas and home made ice cream, and this ice cream spot satisfies both. Furthermore, they have exotic flavors that I grew up with and enjoy, such as tamarind and guava. There are so many flavors to choose from, and the price point at $1.75 for a large paleta is quite a steal. Everything is made with fresh fruit and fresh flavors. My brother ordered a small guava water ice, my mom ordered a small coffee ice cream, and my dad and I both ordered a tamarind paleta. The coffee ice cream was creamy, smooth, and had a rich coffee flavor. The guava water ice texture was creamier than a regular water ice, and the flavor truly emulated the taste of the fruit. The tamarind was very tangy, fibrous and refreshing. I would love to come back the next time I am in the area and try other flavors. I was told the mamie was definitely worth trying! I wish they had a place like this in Philly! read more

Paleteria Y Neveria Tocumbo - Paleta de tamarindo - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

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Lots of options for snacks! I got the queso (cheese) and elote (corn) ice cream- came out to $4 & it was delicious. They had a line but plenty of parking and enough workers to keep the line moving. There's a lady outside selling fresh Mexican bread- help food vendors. Carry cash too (the Paleteria takes card though). read more

When I heard about this place I had to go and check it out, Mexican Ice Cream. I was overjoyed with the customer service and the establishment was great. It ran decently and in order. Of course when I go, the line was outside the door, but once I got inside it was pretty nice. I ordered Rum Raisin, heard it was very good and I ordered Buttered Pecan. Both flavors were good. The rum raisin had lots of raisins, the butter pecan didn't have any pecans in it but it was still good and I gave it 5 stars instead of 4. I just hope they see this review and note to add pecans in the Buttered Pecan flavor ice cream. And I love the smooth texture nice and soft. I'll be visiting soon... read more

Authentic Mexican ice cream! Three Yum Yums from me.... Flavors galore. God bless these servants from God! Wow. Amazing. read more

Paleteria Y Neveria Tocumbo - Ice cream shop. Mexican restaurant & pizza shop. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

Been meaning to try the ice cream here after reading the reviews. I got a medium (2 scoops) corn ice cream with chili powder. I've been craving elote so this was great! You can really taste the corn and the chili powder goes really well with it. My boyfriend got the cheese flavor. but I think I prefer the corn. The staff was friendly as well. read more

Paleteria Y Neveria Tocumbo - Corn ice cream with chili powder - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

I was so excited to try this place and after I read the reviews. I had to order the corn icream (elote). We came on a Sunday night and there was no wait at all. Plenty of super friendly ladies behind the counter. When I ordered , she sweetly nodded to my Spanglish. My boyfriend ordered the strawberries and cream. Super affordable too. We spent less than $6 total. The elote ice cream was a delightful surprise treat! The strawberries and cream was very creamy, not too sweet, and delicious. Service price, taste, and authenticity makes this place deserving of 5 stars. Can't wait to return. read more

I stopped by Paleteria y Neveria Tocumbo last week when in DE to visit my parents. I'd been wanting to check it out for awhile, but needed to go alone as my parents aren't adventurous eaters. An errand nearby gave me the perfect opportunity to stop by, so I did. Having read the other reviews and tips, I knew that the must try flavors are elote (corn) and queso (cheese), so opted for a double scoop cone with a scoop of each ($3). The woman serving me initially started to scoop the elote first, but I used my rusty Spanish to ask her to scoop the queso first so that the elote would be on top. After she'd scooped both flavors in that order, I asked her to sprinkle the cinnamon-chili powder on the top scoop of elote, which is why I asked for the scoops in this order. She asked me if it was to my satisfaction, which I confirmed. To my surprise, I wasn't as much of a fan of the elote as most other reviewers seem to be. Although the flavor, which was brought out by the cinnamon-chili powder, was pleasant, I found the consistency rather icy due to the corn kernels being frozen. By contrast, I was a big fan of the queso. I enjoyed its sweet-salty balance as well as its creamy texture, which was enhanced by tiny bits of cheese (queso blanco?) strewn throughout. Unlike the elote, this flavor didn't need any enhancement--it was perfect as is. Overall, I was pleased with my experience at Paleteria y Neveria Tocumbo. This was my first time trying Mexican ice cream, so perhaps there are some differences that I'm unaccustomed to. Despite the language barrier and my persnickety requests, the woman serving me was amiable. While I don't usually comment on parking since I'm usually not driving, I was in this case and had trouble getting into and out of the parking lot, which was full at the time of my visit. I parked around back and noticed that they have an ice cream truck, which I'm sure must be a hit with the local children. Based on my own experience and others' comments, I'd definitely be up for returning and trying the popsicles at some point in the future! read more

Paleteria Y Neveria Tocumbo - Double scoop cone w/ elote (corn) and queso (cheese) ice cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

This place is like a hidden gem! I can't believe I haven't found this place earlier. The ice cream they sell here tastes genuinely homemade and not overly sweet and ladled with high fructose corn syrup. The ice cream at Woodside (which supposedly have homemade ice cream) seems fake compared to this place. Other than ice cream and popsicles, the shop also sells various agua frescas (with flavors such as fruitas, horchata, tamarindo, and some rum drink I forgot the name of that vaguely tastes like egg nog). You can ask for samples for all ice cream and drinks. Ice cream flavors I've tried include blackberry, coffee, and strawberry cream. The blackberry has real pieces of blackberry in it which I loved. The coffee tastes like coffee with condensed milk, very real creamy taste. The strawberry cream almost tastes like strawberry cheesecake. My favorite things to get here are the popsicles because they taste like the real deal: no artificial flavors (maybe some food coloring)! Edy's real fruit bars pale in comparison to these popsicles. So far I've tried pistachio, nance (some mexican fruit), and watermelon. The pistachio was very creamy and tasted like pistachio ice cream, the watermelon tasted like the real fruit, not some artificial watermelon flavor you find in jolly ranchers. My least favorite was the nance which tasted like a fermented fruit of some type, but only because the popsicle had marble sized nance pits in it. Nonetheless, it was still very interesting to try. Nothing I've gotten here has disappointed me so far. The ice cream is also something like $1.50 a scoop which is 50% cheaper than other ice cream places. The popcicles go for like $1.50 each as well. I can't wait to go back when I'm in the area. If I can get a wholesale discount on the popsicles, I think I would buy a whole case. They accept credit cards and cash. read more

As far as I am aware, Paleteria Y Neveria Tocumbo is the last Mexican ice cream place in Northern DE, and it's fantastic. Many taquerias in the area sell this place's frozen treats. Prices are up to $2 for a small regardless of delivery system (e.g., cup, cake cone that other brown cone), but it's still cheap compared to the average chain. Quarts are $8. Lots of great flavors, but Nieve de Elote (sweet corn ice cream) is my family's favorite flavor. Ask for it with cinnamon and/or chili powder on top to really enhance the flavor. There are bits of real corn in it, which I love. I wish it was available all the time, but I've been told it's somewhat seasonal. Eggnog and pistachio are great, too, as well as each of the fruit flavors I've tried. I tried Queso once; despite having chunks of cheese in it, it was surprisingly not bad, though once was enough. They sell big styrofoam cups of horchata, mexican popsicles, and even elote (corn on the cob) on a stick with salt, chili powder, butter, cheese, etc. I've always wanted to try the elote, but I usually come here after a meal. Over the last year or two, they expanded into the space next to them, so it's a lot easier to get inside and order and they even have a few tables and chairs now. read more

Paleteria Y Neveria Tocumbo - Nieve de Elote (corn ice cream) with cinnamon & chili powder - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

I so happened to drive passed this hidden gem by accident. My eyes lite up only because it reminds me of my childhood living out on the West Coast as Mexican ice cream are sold quite heavily through neighborhoods. They have quite an extensive variety of flavors to choose from. However, the "Elote" (Corn) is a must try. It may sound absurd, but definitely worth the taste buds. The ladies behind the counters were very nice as well. It can get quite busy though so be prepared to wait. I grew up eating this stuff and can continue to do so now that I know this place existed. I can't wait to go back! read more

Paleteria Y Neveria Tocumbo - Elote (Corn) Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

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Okay this place is legit. I don't care how weird it sounds, but corn ice cream is straight perfection. I've tried a few of the natural fruit bars and all have been scrumptious. Watermelon, Mango and Coconut are incredibly delicious!!! With actual pieces of fruit in each bar, these things are refreshing with zero guilt! If you're into spice, try the Mango Con Chile.....happily scorched tastebuds! The menu is huge and I anticipate falling in love with many more items in my near future. I've never imagined corn ice cream existing let alone being so scrumptious, but seriously...whoa! Bonus feature alert : you're getting dairy as well as a serving of a vegetables, practically making this joint a health food store, let's call it Trader Jose's! read more

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Really good options for ice cream, shakes, and other things. Was surprised that the things we got were so good. Delicious.

Great neighborhood ice cream place. Pineapple with chillie popsicles were quite an experience. We also loved the corn ice cream varieties. Can't wait to go back. read more

I LOVE homemade ice cream & water ice. The service is great. The next time I go back I would like to try the flavored water. I love the rum raisin and peach ice cream. My favorite water ice is Mango. Just in case you are indecisive you can't go wrong with any of those 3 flavors. read more

Paleteria Y Neveria Tocumbo - Rum raisin ice cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

Omg best homemade icecream! So thick and creamy. I love it. Tried the coffee and Oreo flavor on a waffle cone. So good! I would def come back even if it's a drive! read more

This place is awesome. Homemade popsicles, ice cream and drinks. The corn ice cream was great, mamey was good and pina was great. Only thing we didn't like was the pineapple Chile popsicle, the flavor was a little salty. Try something new! read more

This is part of my "Small Wonders of Delaware" review series. I have known that Paleteria Y Neveria Tocumbo existed for a number of years, but I imagined it was nothing special, just watered down Mexican food like most of the taquerias aimed at the local Mexican population. Last night, after a rather mediocre meal of Indian food at the Star of India (also a wonder: I wonder why it is still in business?), our friends suggested Mexican ice cream at Tocumbo. First, the atmosphere: I was suddenly transported to Mexico City in the fifties. The customers were Mexican families treating their children to an evening helado (ice cream). Everyone was smiling, everyone was happy. The children were making lots of noise, running and playing. The ice cream: all the ice creams are home made. many exotic flavors. One of the specials of the day was elote, sweet corn. Does this sound odd? It turns out that corn IS really sweet and makes wonderful ice cream. Who would imagine? The young girls behind the counter were encouraging their customers to try tastes of different new flavors. Apparently, the owners are constantly experimenting with ever new varieties of ice cream. In addition to ice cream, they have many types of water ices and various kinds of sundaes. In the mornings they make many varieties of fresh juices. It is worth going to Delaware to visit the Paleteria Y Neveria Tocumbo. Now imagine a visit first to the wonderfully authentic Taqueria Zilantro (ex-Xilantro), then a quick trip to Peru for Peruvian at Perucho's finishing up with ice cream at Paleteria Y Neveria Tocumbo, all without leaving the vicinity of Kirkwood Highway (Tecumbo is a few blocks off Kirkwood Highway). This would certainly be a delicious way to spend the evening. read more

I wish Paleteria Y Neveria Tocumbo was a bit closer to my house. I could see myself combing through all of the flavors that are offered here. I am not a big ice cream person, but the interesting flavors were exactly the sort of thing I like. The ice cream is so THICK, it will give your spoon a run for it's money. Jef C. has it right, nieve de elote (sweet corn ice cream) is terrific, and the flavor IS enhanced with cinnamon and chili powder. I tried a small bite of the strawberry cream ice cream as well, also very good. The horchata was excellent, full of cinnamon and refreshing. Some of our group had a bit of difficulty in the odd, corner shaped parking lot, but I didn't think it was so bad. I'll be back, and I'll be trying the popsicles. read more

I found this place by accident, but I'm so glad I stopped in. This is a real-deal, Mexican ice cream shop that sells many different flavors of ice cream including flavors such as queso and elote. They also sell house-made popsicles, water ice, tradtional sundaes, and drinks such as agua fresca and horchata. I ordered the pineapple water ice on this visit, and it was sweet and refreshing without tasting overly sweet or artificial. You could tell it was made from the actual fruit. I paid with cash, but I believe I saw a sign that said they accepted cards. I'm looking forward to many visits to this ice cream parlor, especially if the taqueria next door proves to be a winner. Edit: The agua frescas are excellent. I've tried strawberry and pineapple so far. read more

This is another of those Mexican ice cream places that offer typical and exotic flavors of ice cream as well as popsicles. Today, they had some odd flavors like cheese (a vanilla type ice cream with bits of queso fresco) and angel kiss (vanilla with marischino cherries and granola). We opted for one cone with tequila ice cream ( no liquor but tasted like agave syrup) plus a second cone with a dip of Nutella and pistachio. All were very tasty and smooth but not as creamy as their competitors in Kennett Square. They are very friendly here and will offer you a taste. The English can be challenging (could not translate one particular flavor) but they are patient as were we. Parking will be challenging during busy times and there was no place to sit inside even though there were small round tables but no chairs. Be prepared to eat in the car. The parking lot is dirty and it's at the crossroads of two busy streets so you will not be inclined to sit in the plastic chairs on the walkway. Prices are very cheap. $5 for two cones - one with two scoops and one with one scoop. read more

Terrible customer service. The employees are very rude and not friendly.

Best corn ice cream I have ever tried from a Mexican shop. I love to add a little cinnamon! The lime water ice was also amazing. I can't edit to try more read more

Molecularly, I have no idea where they fit the cream in between the rum and the raisins. Rum Raisin still reigns supreme. Queso - It's good. Sorta like cheese in a danish. Corn - WOW. This was WAY better than I thought it would be. Texture might be tough for some people...there's CORN in there. Strawberry - WOW. This is STRAWBERRY ICE CREAM. It's not vanilla with some strawberry flecks in it, we're talking full on strawberry puree and goliath strawberries. read more

Paleteria Y Neveria Tocumbo is true gem for ice cream & other treats! The ice cream is homemade and very delicious. Every flavor I've tried so far has been excellent. The staff is extremely friendly and the prices are beyond reasonable. There's a reason why this place is always busy. I can't wait to return after each visit. read more

This establishment had some fine ice cream and my only sole complaint is that the parking at this establishment is horrific. with my 2013 4-door Suburban i had quite the tiffy trying to navigate it in the parking lot. read more

Ok this was my first time to gave someone 5 stars . I had been tried a lot of ice cream shop but the first time when I put ice cream in my mouth and I can not stop say ..man so yummy .. Believe me , I am so picky ..all my friends told me that...ice cream handmade ...I love it ...I would come back again for sure . read more

I have to agree with the other reviewers - this was some of the best ice cream I've ever had! It's hard to find an ice cream place in the winter, so I Yelped and found the good reviews for this place, so I tried it out. Wow is it delish! I had rum raisin and coconut and the flavors were intense and the ice cream hard and perfectly sweet. I also had Jamaica (hibiscus) agua fresca which was sweet and pure. A wonderful gem! So glad my fellow Yelpers helped me quench my craving! read more

Queso ice cream. New favorite. A true experience in textures. So SOOOOO good.

El esquite y las aguas frescas were so good!!! Love this place. Too bad it's 2 hours away from home! The variety is pretty wide. Expect to be packed in there while you wait for your order. Everyone loves it so much, only been on the weekends and it's beyond packed. I don't recommend the chamoyadas, pero everything else yess!! read more

The juice here is DELICIOUS. Can't wait to try the ice cream. I love the homey Mexican feel of the place too.

Out. Of. This. World. Amazing. Best ice cream I've had in my life. Lines are long but well worth it. Speaking Spanish is a plus as all the menus are in Spanish. Delawarean secret. Wow. read more

I love love love this place!!! The Popscicles are to die for.... reminds me of a place I use to go as a child in SAN Diego called Oasis. This place is well worth every penny!!! So yummy. read more

Had some ice cream at Rockwood Park Ice Cream Festival and this place was fantastic. My son housed the Mango ice cream which was essentially on a popsicle stick and my wife just got a simple chocolate flavor and it was delicious. I am definitely looking forward to going to the actual store front. read more

The ice cream was not that good and by far the worst part was that there was a large piece of metal that came off from the spoon they use to serve ice cream in my brother's cone. When I told the manager about this she seemed apathetic and did not offer to reimburse me for the purchase as she said all sales are finals. I would not recommend this place to anybody and I have serious doubts about their safety and health standards. read more

best ice cream ever. my family and i drive 2+ hours to buy ice cream and ice cream pops. we dont go too often but when we do we bring home like 300 ice cream pops. we can eat them all day. they have all the authentic mexican flavors and their customer service is great! read more