Been coming here since I was kid! It's still the local go to spot for a properly made raspado in just about every form you can think of. The ice is perfectly shaved, flavors taste real not artificial, and the portions have gotten bigger which is pretty solid. Service is always quick and friendly and the big drive-thru gives that classic old school vibe. One of those spots that never misses. If you grew up around here you know. If you didn't, this is the place to start. read more

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Buenos tacos de guisado. Preferí los de chorizo con papa sobre los de chorizo con huevo. Los d e machaca muy buenos. Tienen free tea con la compra de tacos entre semana antes de 7am. read more

Long long lines but worth the wait. Fruits are fresh and the ingredients are good. Incredible amount to choose from. The menu is chock full of delicious options. You can also explore by mixing your favorite ingredients taking a step away from the preselected menu. read more

Nice little spot and good sweets Helped with needing something to do in el centro since there's not much read more

I ordered the Doritos with nachos cheese and shrimp/clam Clamato drink. This flavor-packed duo is an explosion of bold, unexpected deliciousness. The Doritos with melted cheese and jalapeños are the ultimate spicy, crunchy snack -- rich, fiery, and totally addictive. But the real surprise is the shrimp and clam cucumber drink, which somehow manages to be savory, refreshing, and wildly satisfying all at once. The coolness of the cucumber perfectly balances the briny seafood kick, making each sip feel like a beachy, gourmet adventure. Together, this combo is weird in the best way -- and absolutely unforgettable. Highly recommende! read more

The service was pretty good but once I got my food it was not what I expected. The Fresas con crema, was just ice cream all melted, I also order the raspado tasted so watery and nasty like nesquick, when the worker was handing it to me he added some lechería and over poured with a smirk, This is my fault I should have ready some reviews before I came. other than that the outdoor seating was really nice. read more

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Good prices and nice to sit outside in the fresh air. Ordering system is a little confusing (would be nice if they had separate windows for ordering and picking up). Ice cream is a good price. Nice and convenient. read more

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A must-go when I'm in the area! My order of a no-que-no raspado and extra hot Cheetos with cheese is always toe curling deliciousness

Love their breakfast burritos. Only downside is the drive thru takes FOREVER. Seriously like 45 minutes is average waiting time even if it's just 2-3 cars ahead of you. So order in advance for pickup. read more

We always make a stop at Rubens when we come to visit family in the valley. Whole family loves their items and we'll continue to make this our #1 snack spot! read more

This was our go to place for breakfast. The drive thru line is incredibly slow so we usually call in an order but, they run their walk up window the same way they do the drive thru, someone orders and stands there until the order is filled and handed to the customer. The food quality has been so so and the wait time has certainly left a sour taste in our mouth before we even eat. Unfortunately, 2 months ago when I went there, there were fraudulent charges on my card and the only place I had used my card was at Ruben's. Luckily I was contacted by my bank and it was taken care of immediately. Yesterday, I went to Ruben's and this am at 0500, I received a call from my bank regarding fraudulent charges on my card again. No longer a coincidence. Has anyone had this same issue? I am very careful with the charges that are made on my account and have text alerts on all my cards. 2 stars is for the food. read more

Ordenamos fresas con crema, nachos y una mangoneada! Muy decepcionada!! Terminamos tirando las fresas y mangoneada...............Fresas tenia nieve de fresa y la crema insípida, eso para mi ere nieve con fresas, malísimo!! La mangoneada sabia a puro hielo con trozos de mango! Lo y no mas o menos bueno fueron los nachos! Y digo mas o menos porque eran como 10/15 chip con mucho queso y ya. Y para rematar queso chafa, el sabor era malo! Soy nuevo en El Centro y quise buscar algo rico de postres! Pero este lugar no es! Bueno lo unico que disfrute fueron las mesas afuera una tarde/noche muy fresca. read more

The drive thru wait is terrible. Had to wait nearly an hour and they hadn't even taken my order. By the time I got to the window it wasn't even worth it anymore. Worst service I've ever had. Don't bother coming here read more

Came out here with a friend and decided to stop by this place on the way back home to SD. So glad we did. The ciruela (plum) raspados was delicious and refreshing. It had additional plums at the bottom of the cup so that was a nice surprise. We asked if they could add chile to the rim and they did. Balanced the sweetness with a little kick. I recommend you get a L/XL on a hot summer day. The staff was also helpful and friendly. If I am ever in town, I will definitely stop by again. read more

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I threw my raspado out. The flavor was nasty. And instead of the fruit being in the liquid like a raspado should be, they just add a few slices of the fruit on top of it and send you on your way read more

Although the food and raspados are good, the amount of time it takes them to do anything is ridiculous. Expect to be there at least 30 minutes waiting for your stuff. I have gone when it has been myself and another car and it has taken 40 minutes, from the time I ordered to the time I left. Unacceptable. Will no longer be coming here.​ read more

It's a really sad experience they have the worst ugly looking raspado de vainilla their menu is just to outdated with no pictures don't. Go here if you expect nothing but sugar and probably something over done read more

I absolutely love their variety. I always come to order their burritos. I had the Mega Clamato the other day for the first time, it was Amazing! Very refreshing and filled with shrimp. I also love their nachos, the raspados are the best. Go get your fix, you won't be disappointed. read more

My biggest gripe with places to eat in the Valley is the amount of food you get for your money. Not an issue here. Ordered the mega Clamato and that bad boy was packed with shrimp; courtesy of TAVIN, the employee working on this particular afternoon. All killer and no filler at this establishment. Best Raspado location in El Centro. Went back today and got two fat breakfast burritos and a free tea. ALFONSO was on point with taking my order and getting my food fast. read more

This place has the best breakfast burritos in town. They fixed they're wait time and now the service is extremely fast, thank you for the delicious food and great service. read more

I love this place when visiting EC, raspados, chips with cheese, nachos and machaca tacos are delicious! I love that they have a drive thru.

Best place to get cacahuates con chile y limon. Only takes them 30 minutes (not an exaggeration). Rude as hell too.

The papas Lokas made me sick ! But the raspados are good is just the cueritos if you are not use to it don't even try them

This place is a must when visiting the valley! I absolutely love the sweet tea, raspados and snacks. They have the best nachos and spicy drinks. read more

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I love their tea's every time I go to El Centro to visit my daughter is a must to stop at Raspados Ruben's. They have good clamatos as well.

Well this place is usually a 5 star. Customer service is usually great. However, during this pandemic I Know we all take our own risks eating out and what not. We think and expect employees are being extra careful that was not the case here. What I saw yesterday was ridiculously disgusting and no regards for anyones safety. Everyone in there had their nose uncovered.Some were even taking breathing breaks without their masks. The worst was a girl with blue hair that was preparing someone's order, take her mask off,stick her finger in her mouth and continue to prepare the food she was preparing!!! I could not believe what I was seeing definitely not going there again. read more

This place is a must try when in the desert. The Mexicali Sweet Lime tea is an Imperial Valley specialty and the Tacos Guisados con machaca are out of this world delicious! They only sell them between 5am-12pm though! read more

I love to have the idea that I can get Mexican made snacks in the valley. Very good.

This was a great dessert and they made it very well. We got the plum flavor and there was real fruit and great ice cream. We would go again

Horrible experience. I ordered 2 tostitos locos. They hardly put any chamoy so I had to ask for more because it was dry then on the other I asked for them to put shrimp in which they only put 5 shrimps..really? Only 5! I will not be returning to ths establishment. They are so stingy for the prices they charge. read more

mi lugar favorito , el mejor champurrado del valle imperial muy recomendable y excelente servicio , hay mucho que probar todo bien rico!

I used to be a faithful customer for rubens but the new 4% charge for your order and the attitude of it you dont like it dont come here coming from Cassandra just left me no option but to pick up a new restaurant for my 3 to 4 times a week purchaces read more

They tried skipping me, took my order then they said they did not have any of the stuff we wanted. But I'll forgive them. Sorry we aren't good enough and thank you God Bless you and may you read more

This is the second time I come and give this place a try but run out of ingredients. First time I came they didn't have cheese for the nachos, second time they ran out of mango. waste of time waiting for you to be told they are sold out!! read more

Hadn't visited this place in a while, glad we chose this place to get our snacks! Ordered Ruffles locas and fries with cheese. Both tasted amazing! They're were super busy and still managed to have our order ready within few minutes. Great customer service too! read more

My first review, but I had to on this one. The raspados was horrible, sickeningly sweet, like drinking a melted jolly rancher. Maybe some people like it that way, but I prefer mine made with real fruit. Don't know if there are better options in El Centro, but there definitely are in San Diego. read more

Headed to Arizona stopped by here to grab something refreshing as its a hot day. We got a mangoneada, tea and smoothie. They were all good. Refreshing. If we're every in this area again we would stop back. read more

Unfortunately, I Showed up to Rubens Raspados and they forgot about me. Waited a lot longer than normal which is already a long wait. But they gave me a refund and made my drinks a lot larger and right away. Good way to fix simple problem. I just hope they don't do this to other first time customers. Thanks read more

Stopped by for refreshments on our way home from the River, what a awesome surprise this place is! Loved the patio area, we had our pup with us, friendly and accurate service with a smile. I had the mango smoothie and the boys got the Iceberg and a banana split. We will be back for sure read more

I've only had a few of their food items and everything has been really good. My favorite are the burritos of chicharron con chile and the burritos de machaca. The service is good and fast. Prices are very reasonable. I recently tried their "munchies" and it was really good. It is nacho cheese drenched fries with hot cheetos on top and to top it all off , bacon. This place is a must try! read more