The best popsicles I've ever had!!! Simple ingredients. Amazing taste. Husband and I are self proclaimed ice cream connoisseur. We frequent many ice cream establishments in the bay area. I had a $15 voucher and just asked them to send whatever they have. I got 24 popsicles. 6 each of 4 flavors: Honey fresh Mango, Mexican Abuelita Chocolate, Caramelized Fried Banana, and 100%Organic Raspberry Vegan. Included are nicely presented ingredient list. I seriously didn't expect so much ice cream for that price. When I ate one, I know I had to write a good review. Also really responsive and friendly owner. read more

The most delicious paletas I have ever had! We love paletas and don't care much for cake. It was our dream to serve paletas as our wedding dessert and Nancy and her team made it happen! They arrived with a beautiful cart, kind staff, and the most delicious assortment of flavors. We received so many compliments on our dessert and are still dreaming about the pistachio and coconut paletas! read more

Pepito's Paletas does mexcian paletas, ice/sorbets. it's an extension of mexican ice creams. location: Jack London Square Farmers Market (9/22) offerings: coconut wafer. raspberry, carmelized banana creme with brown sugar licks: carmelized banana creme with carmelized brown sugar(3) -subtle banana flavoring with subtle sweetness a welcome change from the usual that's selling @eat real for more.... read more

I ordered Pepito's Paletas for a work event this week and they did a wonderful job. The paletas were amazing, price was reasonable and it was very convenient to pick up - I live in the neighborhood and was able to pick up the basket that was full of dry ice and stayed very cold. The basket stays frozen for 8 hours so you don't need a freezer. (Note, the pops are not individually frozen!) The packaging and presentation was far beyond my expectations. I liked that you got an attractive label for each flavor of popsicle that had the ingredients, so anyone with allergies or dietary restrictions would know exactly what was in them. Super easy way to have a great work event and I would definitely work with them again! My favorite was the caramelized banana pop (I ordered a batch of "Most Popular" and got kiwi, mango, strawberries and cream, and banana). Note about the catering process, they work with a company called EZCater and I got a phone call from EZCater at 6:30 a.m. on the day of my order pickup which was way too early, but I understand that they were trying to make sure everything went smoothly. So just be aware if you order through EZCater you will get some emails/calls from them as well as Pepito's directly. read more

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Delicious, fresh paletas! I wanted to switch it up for our office treat days and artisan popsicles seemed to do the trick! Nancy was a dream to work with and she delivered the frozen treats on time. Favorite flavors were caramelized fried banana, horchata and mexican hot chocolate. read more

Pepito's Paletas - Office treat! - Caterers Near Me - San Francisco, California

They catered for my daughters quince and they were a hit ! Thank you guys ; the abuelita was a hit and everything was amazing !! You guys are awesome delish professional and the best ! read more

Pepito's bright and cheerful hole in the wall is chock full of goodies: breakfast tortas, regular tortas, hot dogs, Mexican coffee drinks, smoothies, juices, milkshakes, chocolate dipped bananas, paletas, snow cones, made on the premises Mexican ice cream, and Mexican candy. There isn't much spare space inside but they've managed to squeeze in some frog toys (for display only, they belong to Pepito). When I see a case full of ice cream, I tend to look in to see what looks good. The flavors aren't labeled though - they're written up on the chalkboard above. I counted 14 flavors - some were traditional like vanilla and rum raisin but they also had sweet corn, sweet potato, mamey (a Mexican melon), strawberry pinenut, Mexican chocolate, rose, watermelon, etc. Ask for samples. I get the sense that the firmness depends on how long ago the ice cream was made. I tried the sweet potato ice cream which she made that morning and it was much softer than the Mexican chocolate that was made the day before. I settled for a scoop of Mexican chocolate ($2.50 for 1 scoop, $4.25 for 2 - the mamey flavor is more expensive). It was softer, fluffier and airier than I'm used to. Mexican chocolate has a sharper taste but the overall ice cream was not intensely flavored. I'd give the ice cream three stars (sorry Pepito). The paletas are $2 and I couldn't tell what the flavors were (you have to ask and I felt too lazy to ask since I had just asked about the ice cream flavors). Snow cones are just $1 right now (I couldn't tell what the flavors were either) and the Pepito size scoop of ice cream is $1. I also had a chicken torta ($6.75) which was very good though the marinated chicken was quite dry. The torta, made with a soft sweet roll was stuffed with generous amounts of chicken (big skinless strips), crispy lettuce, sautéed onions (yum), pickled jalapenos, tomatoes, avocado, and Mexican soft cheese (mild, white). Not too saucy, quite flavorful. They had other types including a bacon torta, honey ham, breaded chicken, etc. There isn't much room to sit inside (1 table, a couple of stools) or outside (a few chairs). You can get your ice cream on a cone if you want. read more

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Mexican Ice Cream??? My search continues for Unique ice cream flavors thus stumbling upon Puddle of the Frogs with their colorful exterior.http://media1.px.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/i2eEgiSh9HkamrHTlU-ugg/l Ive been here twice now, the first time was a bit awkward since the girl working there had her Reggaeton music blasting so loud she had trouble hearing me. I like my Reggaeton music too but its not the best conversation music. After she turned down her music it was all good tho. The second time around the girl was super nice and patient as i sampled and stared at teh different flavors for a lil while before deciding. They have a good assortment of flavors from sweet corn, mamey, tequila, mexican chocolate, dulce de leche and a few more flavors. The first time going i got the mamey ice cream and it was really good, Mamey is a tropical fruit usually grown in Latin American countries and put into milkshakes, ice cream and smoothies. The consistency was a bit thick but creamy and very good on palate. http://media1.px.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/gob2fO1M82cuLfamG2sgsA/l On my second trip i decided to ended up getting the sweet corn and mamey together. They went together very well since the Mamey isn't too sweet and the sweet corn was just a tad bit sweeter. http://media1.px.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/8X9hDcZkijzyVaI5BVaRWw/l Other flavors that i sampled where the tequila which in my opinion had a decent tequila flavor and was not overwhelming. The Mexican chocolate i thought was only ok, the chocolate flavor wasn't as in depth as i thought it would be. Things to Note: They make their Sugar Cones fresh on the spot ( note to self: try one next time) This a South San Francisco GEM, not many ppl know about this place! read more

Pepito's Paletas - Mamey Ice Cream! - Caterers Near Me - San Francisco, California

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It ain't Mitchell's....but it ain't bad either. There's a lot of good restaurants in this part of South City on Grand Avenue so we decided to walk around and explore the area. After eating a wonderful meal, we were in the mood for some dessert so how fortuitous it was that we stumbled upon this place. They have logo of a frog wearing a sombrero as their mascot. Hmm...a frog selling ice cream. The guy working the counter was cool and helpful, but was a bit overbearing...more along the lines of patronizing. You see, we were wearing our Giants gear but the guy clearly didn't know what he was talking about. We let it slide, and come to find out it was his first week working there so we gave him a pass. However, he did recommend the Mexican Chocolate and it was pretty good. It was grainy (in a good way) and had a unique flavor. It wasn't overpowering but it did leave a distinct aftertaste that lingered in your mouth. My kids had the strawberry and plain ole vanilla. I know...very adventurous. What I liked their ice cream is that everything had this homemade taste to them which was satisfyingly good. A solid 3 1/2 rating. read more

I can't contain myself. I need to let the cat out of the bag now. I need to spill the frijoles. Puddle of the Frogs: Not your ordinary ice cream store. They MAKE their own paletas (popsicles) and helados (ice cream) here with NATURAL INGREDIENTS. Fresh fruit and juices homemade. My personal favorites: strawberry (the creamy one), coconut, watermelon (careful with the seeds), and many many more. Odd flavors: Tamarind, and one that tasted like flowers, i forget what that one was. All worth a try. For those who can relate with me on the joy of chasing Mexican ice-cream hand trucks... those mini fridges on wheels equipped with bells that you can hear ringing from the other side of the playground on a sizzling summer day: here you have a whole store filled with the goods. They will not come to you... you will come to it. And it will be worth making every step to get there. read more

After reading several reviews i had to check this place out... ohhhh man 5 stars all the way!!! The girl there was so nice and gave me the whole story about this place, how Mondays are the day the the ice cream is made and by the time Sunday rolls along they are all out. all the Ice Cream is fresh and will not be sitting around for more then a week... I got to try their baileys ice cream and mmmmm it was so goood you can taste the alcohol kick at the end. They also have a Brandy ice cream as well as others. Apparently you can just give em a call or stop by and have them make you any ice cream with alcohol as well... read more

Pepito's Paletas - Baileys Ice Cream! - Caterers Near Me - San Francisco, California

They have pretty good paletas. Unfortunately, they only do catering, so I probably wouldn't be having their paletas again any time soon. They catered for a work event, so I don't know anything about the catering process. The owner and the lady who worked with her that day seemed nice, though. I tried two flavors, passionfruit and kiwi. They're both tart flavors, but the tart aftertaste of the paletas wasn't too great. There's a slight tart and bitter aftertaste. Also, I think it's a bit watered down. They have a large variety of flavors, which is really nice. A plus is that they definitely use fresh fruits, you can taste it! read more

Pepito's Paletas - Kiwi paleta. - Caterers Near Me - San Francisco, California

I ordered Pepito's Paletas for my company's summer BBQ and they were a hit! Communication with "Fiesta Coordinator" Angie was a breeze and she helped with ordering and answering all of my questions via email. With a 50 count box, you can choose up to 3 flavors. I went with Agave Honey Chunky Mango (vegan), Strawberries & Cream and Abuelita's Mexican Hot Chocolate. For me, the Mexican Hot Chocolate was on hiiiit and if we hadn't been on a shortage of flavors, I would've grabbed a second one for myself. However, I didn't want to be THAT girl, so I let others get in on the flavor. The Strawberries & Cream was good too, but it's slightly less sweet than the Hot Chocolate and since I had the sweeter of the two first, the strawberry seemed bland. The Mango was definitely my least favorite. It was the most natural tasting and less "rich" of the flavors. Probably because it wasn't a cream one. It did come with a small bag of tajin though which I somehow misplaced so I wasn't able to put it on my paletas to try. But for selfish reasons, I may just order more cream based flavors the next time around. Delivery was on time and the paletas stayed frozen in their ice box (additional $25/box) without needing to be put in the fridge/freezer. I would definitely order from Pepito's Paletas again! read more

"Yummy yummy yummy I've got love in my tummy and I feel like a-lovin you..." What a way to end the day at the Eat Real Fest. A cone topped w/an ice cream scoop of coconut fantastical deliciousness. The color of this coconut ice cream wasn't even white, it was more like a deep cream bordering a bit of yellow, even. It had bits of sweet coconut throughout, enough to keep your taste buds at work. Pepito's ice cream had a nice thick, home made consistency. Even the cone was perfect. They were sold out of Sweet Corn (booooo), I'm sure I would've sung a song for that flavor too. read more

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Went here for the special yelp discount which was awesome. Our total was $9 ($8 for ice cream and $1 for 2 tamarind candies) Added some pictures that i took of the store. Gloria was really nice she let me wear the sombrero and also took a picture with me. The shop was a bit small it fits 6 people inside comfortably but anymore is overcrowding. I had a fresh batch of strawberry ice cream which was still soft and a scoop of pecan (which was really good) My friend had a coffee and coconut which i tasted (and loved) also but she couldn't finish it the portion was a bit much. edit: I did not finish mine either, unfortunately i was born without a sweet tooth.....life's just not fair. read more

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After having lunch at Mom's Tofu House, then walking to the Post Office around the corner, we were walking back to the car and my daughter wanted ice cream. I've been wanting to try this place and this was our chance. We went for pepito sized cones (read mini cones), for $1 a pop. My daughter of course wanted the strawberry. Anything pink with her. She was sold. I took a little taste, whatever I could get from her and it was okay. I also had a pepito cone of the mango. I do believe there wasn't any cream in there, more like a sorbet. Good nonetheless and very flavorful. Would I come here again? If I was in the area, yes probably. Would I come out of my way to come here for ice cream? No I'm sorry this is not Mitchell's ;). They serve tortas too. read more

I love Mexican ice cream shops.Very friendly girls working here, very unique flavors. My favorites were pine nuts and Mexican coffee. Mamey ice cream!!! Their sweet potato ice cream is a bit sweeter but still good. They also have chocolated-covered bananas and strawberries and popsicles. I'm going back for more. JONASAPPROVED! read more

Pepito's Paletas - Mamey ice cream - Caterers Near Me - San Francisco, California

I'm a vegan and eating organic and no sugar is a true challenge at times. To finally find popsicles, dessert that was sugar free was amazing. Peach and mango are my favorite. I was even surprised that agave honey was added that's how fresh and authentic the fruits tasted! Next party I'm definitely ordering Pepitos!! read more

Cute little ice cream shop on Grand Avenue. They have an assortment of Mexican ice cream flavors - For those of you not willing to try something new, they also have the traditional/regular flavors. Mexican Chocolate is my fav. I also like their Dulce de Leche and Strawberry ice cream flavors. YUMay! Besides their scoops, they also sell ice cream bars and Mexican candies. I usually buy a bunch of the bars to stock up my freezer - Strawberries and Cream, Mango, and Pineapple FTW! FYI: There's no real seating area inside. read more

We had Pepito and his homies out to our work party yesterday to help add a little flava'. They were THE nicest people. Pepito was dancing and taking pictures with everyone and totally livened up the party. When they went to pass out ice cream samples to all of the guest, I sampled a Pecan/Coconut/Tequila flavor that was quite honestly the best ice cream I have ever tasted. Thank you thank you thank you, Pepito and Co. read more

Pepito's Paletas - Pepito dancing to Trio Sol de Mexico and Westminster Promotions 2010 Fiesta - Caterers Near Me - San Francisco, California

We had Pepito's Paletas at our company open house and they were a big hit. Fresh and packed with a lot of flavor. A step above any other paletas. Well done Nancy. read more

Pepito's Paletas - Caterers Near Me - San Francisco, California

Love this place! It has a lot of new and exciting flavors. It's like an open door to the Latin culture and traditions, just a few blocks away. The service is pretty good too. They are all very kind and efficient. You wouldn't lose your time. They helped us with a party and it was really good! We were really surprised with the paletas: they stay frozen for more than 7 hours! And they were so tasty and fresh. Thank you for all! read more

I ordered six Paletas for a friend's birthday. I emailed them a few days ahead of time and told them which day Id like to pick them up. Due to the circumstances (shelter in place) they were able to offer me these flavors: 100%Mango Vegan Honey Raspberry Vegan Caramelized fried banana Dairy Mexican Abuelita Chocolate Dairy They were ready for pick up on the agreed on time and packaged in dry ice which lasted for a few hours sitting outside. Nancy was super helpful and responsive making the whole thing simple. The Paletas were super delicious - the banana and Mexican chocolate were favorites. Would definitely recommend. read more

After having lunch at Ben Tre I was stuffed, but one is never too full for sorbet. I tired a sample of the Granola Ice Cream and it was f-ing amazing, but since the boyfriend was eating sorbet, I didn't want to be the only fatty. The mango sorbet was delicious. Homemade ice cream is always a plus in my book. I am disappointed that I see a few yelpers have mentioned that POF is known for their Sweet Corn ice cream since that is my favorite type of ice cream en todo el mundo! I will definitely have to make a return to sample their version. read more

I had to try this place for the funny name, what appears to be a Babelfish translation of Frog Pond. I found the ice cream to have a thick dough-like chewiness to it. And the heavy sweetness drowned out subtleties of flavor. The flavors I tried were strawberry, rum raisin, corn and chocolate. The chocolate had an unappealing cinnamon signature to it. Scoops were generous even for my small (pepito) scoops at $1 each. Those accustomed to fro-yo, frozen custard, and gelato will find the product here a little heavy and old-fashioned. read more

Homemade Mexican authentic ice cream in a cute colorful shop. Sweetest lady working there and she immediately started scooping up flavors to try. We darn near tried every single one. Finally decided on: Sweet corn - right amount of sweetness with bits of sweet corn Sweet potato - tasted just like sweet potato!! Mexican chocolate - light in flavor with a touch of cinnamon Total $5 They also had bar fruit ice cream like the ones I ate in Cozumel. I'll come back for one those cold goodies. read more

I asked about the pecan popsicle and the chocolate dipping and she looked at me like I was trying to speak my awful Spanish. Worse, I organized an ice cream tasting/social/gathering here for 9pm on a Wednesday night. The website clearly says they close at 10. Of the 8 of us, only 2 arrived before the woman closed the shop at 9pm EVEN THOUGH I REMINDED HER THAT THE WEBSITE SAYS 10 and that I had 6 MORE PEOPLE DUE ANY MOMENT. My friend and I got raspberry and mamey and I hastily purchased cups of strawberry and ducle de leche for the late comers to taste. 3 stars for the product itself. On a really really hot night I could see 4 stars because a lot of the flavors lend themselves to heat relief. read more

Came in yesterday with my mom and sis.. Cute place with frogs everywhere, a thumbs up from my Mom since she collects frogs! Friendly guy working , made sure he named off all the flavors they had for us. I ended up with a scoop of coconut on a sugar cone, bits of coconut mixed in, it was very creamy and tasty. My mom ended up with the sweet corn, I had a nibble and it was the perfect amount of sweetness w/ the bits of corn...I wish I had gotten that instead! I'd come back again if I were in the area! read more

I've only been here once and I had their peanut butter ice cream. I've always wanted an ice cream place to have that flavor but for some reason, they never do. Haha. Theirs was incredible and it even had peanut pieces in it! Mmm, thank you puddle of frogs. read more

On a hot day, on a cold day, reality, any day, any time. Love the flavors and the variety makes it great. Also you can buy them for office parties, for any type of event, I like it after having an event, finish it with a great Pepitos Paleta. Try it you'll love it! Siempre P'lante! read more

Pepitos Ice Cream is the freshest, highest quality *home made ice cream you'll find in the Bay Area. I LOVE ice cream, so believe me I know. What is particularly great about Pepitos is that they deliver to your door step, which is obviously SO convenient when you live in the city. The woman who delivered the ice cream was surprisingly beautiful, and very charismatic, which makes the experience of home made ice cream delivery, even *sweeter! I highly recommend having them deliver some Pine Nut, and Mexican Chocolate. Both are very unique, and award winning flavors. They are reasonably priced for gourmet home made ice cream, and its perfect if you are throwing a dinner party, because people will inevitably ask, "Did you make real home made ice cream!!?? Although its tempting to take the credit, I always give the kudos to Pepitos. In my opinion, what makes Pepitos Ice Cream the best, besides the great flavor, is the texture. Its has that creamy, melty soft consistency, which all freshly made REAL ice cream should. Order some, its convenient, and an awesome delight to have around the house and for special events... read more

The ice cream here is top notch. It's quaint, the staff is polite, answers questions patiently and suggests new items based on what you've picked. We ordered 6 ice cream bars for $12 and weren't disappointed in the least. Strawberry milk, watermelon, coconut, mango and a mixed fruit. All good. It has a great atmosphere on a hot night and seems like a great neighborhood hangout. It's right off the Grand Ave. exit so it's an easy commute from the highway. read more

Per Jonathan M's review, I set out there to find a pecan popsicle and have it dipped in chocolate. That night, however, there were no more pecan popsicles, but the lady working there kindly suggested a pecan ice cream cone, which she then dipped in chocolate. The ice cream itself I thought was just okay, kind of icy and such, not so much creamy - but then again it was close to midnight when I went . Judging by the reviews I'm sure if I went earlier in the day, there would probably have been more to choose from, and the customer service was good so I will be back to update my review at a later time. read more

Cool place to grab a scoop of ice cream to go after having lunch off of Grand Ave. Only having maybe a seat or two inside, Puddle is tiny but easily spottable from the Mexican ice cream cart right out in front. Ordered up a two scooper of their most popular flavors, pine nut and sweet corn in a cup ($4.50). Their employee said that their ice cream is freshly made every week. It had a Dreyer's ice cream like consistency, a little bit thick and not as icy. Not as smooth and creamy as a gelato or Haagan daaz but still pretty good. The pine nut flavor was interesting. It was pink of all colors and had these pine nut pieces that gave it a little earthy bite. It even had a hint of tree sap flavor. The sweet corn was the tastier of the two imo. I'm not a big fan of super sweet ice creams like rocky road so I'm happy that this one had a subtle flavor to it. Solid 3.5 stars. read more

I tried the dulce de leche and strawberry ice cream. It was yummy! $3.00 for a cone. As someone mentioned before Mitchell's is the best ice cream maker out there. But for a mom and pop store I enjoyed the authentic flavors you can't find anywhere else. read more

Authentic and Fresh... These are the first two words that come to mind when I take a taste of this stuff. I recently tried a few flavors at a friend's holiday party. Fried Banana, Sweet Potato, and even a Tequila based ice cream were all on the menu and all were sure darn tasty. My favorite was the Fried Bananas (I need this in my life soon ASAP), followed by the Tequila and Sweet Potatoes. I never even know they made Tequila ice cream but def was feeling the taste and light hints on my palate. Next time I host a party I think I'll reach out to this business. My friend said they cater to most flavors/ideas so I think this will be a nice treat for my guests, you know, something uniquely delicious. I even heard I can scoop some flavors up at Whole Foods so I'll be looking for that if I get an itch prior.. All around very very tasty. read more

Pepito is my new BFF! Finally came here after seeing it featured on Eye on the Bay (thanks Liam). Corn ice cream? Sounds a little strange, but being a lover of corn, had to give it a try. Had to share with the husband since we had just had BiRite less than 12 hours before then ;). It was so good we bought a HALF GALLON!!! So much for sharing, now we have an entire bucket to share, hahaha. Thanks to Andreas for hand packing our half gallon of goodness. We suggest the owner get him a flat paddle scoop to make it easier on the forearms and wrist because we will be back soon when our bucket of corny deliciousness is licked clean. Would like to try the other flavors, perhaps the Mexican chocolate, but I am not sure I could order anything other than the yummy corn ice cream!!!!! read more

I saw Puddle of the Frogs on tv, and found out it was located in Grand Ave, which is near by my place. So after bringing our grandma to dinner, me, the parents, my sister, and her bf walk over here to try the ice cream. They have a good little variety of fresh home made ice cream made with fresh ingredients. I tried the mexican chocolate one, and it was yum yum yum. My grandma had the strawberry and that one was good. It actually tasted like strawberry, not the tutti fruity sugarcoated strawberry flavor, but it was really fresh you can taste the nature of the cold dessert. My sister tried the pecan. I give pepitos a five star because of the fresh home made ice creams, and I recommend people to try it for something different because there are not that many fresh ice cream places around. Next time I want to try their home made popsicles! read more

Anytime is a good time for ice cream and Popsicles. This hole in the wall ice cream shop definitely deserves a bigger place than they have. Every time I drop by, I always try to get a variety of Popsicles for everyone so that I can taste their else's flavors. The friendly staff even helps out if you purchase in bulk, letting you come away with some of the flavors you didn't buy (especially when its slow). Whether its a hot day at noon or a cold COLD afternoon at 5 PM, its one of the best things grab when you're bored. read more

I'm sorry but this is not the review I was planning on giving. I had walked by this place several times while in South City. I decided today that I wanted to enjoy some Mamey Ice Cream and a snack. So this is how the experience went: After paying the meter right in front and walking in, I asked if they took credit card/atm and nope, CASH ONLY, WTH, okay, so I get back in my car to find the closest ATM and of course drive around, come back and pay the meter again. I walk in and see people walking out with large ice creams, okay so I notice that they only had 4 ice cream flavors and like 8-10 Popsicles. WTH, I thought this was an Ice Cream place and with only 4 Flavors around noon. Come on, flavors were plain too, Strawberry, Vanilla, Mango and some pecan ice cream. Anyway, so I order a scoop not knowing what a scoop would be, $2.50 for one scoop and were not talking a big scoop either, it fit in like a kiddy cup, I would guess it was like half of a Thrifty Scooper, think tiny water cup. I asked about food, she said no food, They only have ice cream and smoothies, WTH not what others have reviewed or the menu on the website. By this time, I was so irritated that I don't want to try this place ever again. read more