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    Refresqueria Arco Iris

    4.7 (35 reviews)
    InexpensiveDesserts
    Closed 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Nancy C.

    It's been my favorite raspa place for a little over 15 years. My kids don't agree, because they are missing a raspa with ice cream called "snow". That reason alone is why I have a hard time coming here as much as I'd like to. Parenting at its finest... the kiddos run my household. When I am on a diet I like to have 2 chicken tostadas daily. It's a Mexican thing or maybe it's a Nancy thing, that's as much on diets as I know. Let's not forget the fruit; I always wash it down with a raspa de tamarino natural. Trust me it works. They also have corn in a cup, nachos, frito pie, fruit cocktails, and so much more. .

    Jeniffer G.

    Fresh papaya juice for $2. Reg. Cup of corn and chamo tacos. Total of $8? Great snack before going back to work!

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    Vi T L.

    Best raspas in town! Cheap price and they don't skimp. wouldn't wanna go anywhere else in pasadena

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    2 years ago

    This place is very good and has so much to offer. When I'm in Pasadena I have to pick up my elote and clamatazo! It's so refreshing!

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    just moved to la porte found out about this place by a cousin best elote close to mee

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    It is really expensive here it was 13 dollars for just two snow cones that were small

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    I am very picky with my limonada's. Hands down one of the best limonada's I have had. Also, the ice WAS MY favorite part.!

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    We ordered the corn in a cup, nachos, lemonade, banana smoothie, chamoyada, and strawberries&creme raspa.

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    4.4
    (215 reviews)
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    This was a cute diner style restaurant. The staff was nice and the food was crazy good. A very nice…read morespot easily overlooked but locals know to come here. I added jalopeno for free to my burger (~13$ for burger) and it gave it such a nice kick. My bf said the food was bussin. The strawberry smoothie (~6$) took awhile but they did warn us and gave us water while they make it. The chili cheese fries were perfect, the fries texture was great and the chili cheese was nicely seasoned. Everything was delicious!

    People must come for the deserts, sure not the food or service!!! And NO WAY for affordability !…read more Extremely Disappointing Experience -- As someone who genuinely appreciates good food and the experience that comes with it, I have to say this visit was exceptionally disappointing. The order was incorrect from the start. Interestingly, the receipt and stickers placed on each individual item were correct, yet the actual food inside the packaging did not match what was ordered. The meat was extremely dry, and what was described as a cheese sauce was not a sauce at all--it was essentially Cheese Whiz. Not exactly the elevated cheese experience one expects. I was also surprised to discover that, although the online menus prominently feature a kids' meal, I was told at the store that kids' meals were not available. As a result, I ordered a cheeseburger plain, without vegetables, with extra cheese, for which I paid an additional charge. Unfortunately, much of that extra cheese ended up melted onto the wrapper rather than on the burger. The burger also arrived with vegetables despite the request for none, and it was not cut in half as requested. The chili was another disappointment. The jalapeños were visibly wrinkled, dried out, and lacked the freshness you would expect from a dish being served to customers. The One Bright Spot The Tropical Açaí Bowl was, thankfully, delicious. It was wonderfully cold, refreshing, and easily the best part of the entire order. That said, even the bowl had room for improvement. The fruit was cut into such tiny pieces that there simply wasn't enough substantial fruit in each bite. Still, compared with everything else we received, this was the only item we actually enjoyed enough to eat. I was also asked at the kiosk whether I was a member, but no information was provided about how to become a member or what membership offered. It felt like a missed opportunity to engage with a customer. Bottom Line $78.50 spent. One item consumed. The Tropical Açaí Bowl was the only item we ate. For that price, I expected quality, accuracy, freshness, and attention to detail. Instead, the experience was marked by incorrect food, poor preparation, missing or unwanted ingredients, and a general lack of quality control. This was not simply a case of one disappointing dish--it was an entire order that missed the mark in multiple ways. Unfortunately, $78.50 for one enjoyable item is a very difficult experience to justify. Very, very disappointed.

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    Jeremiah's Italian Ice

    Jeremiah's Italian Ice

    4.8
    (10 reviews)
    4.1 mi

    There's been some major changes to Jeremiah's last time I was here. First off, they don't have as…read moremuch toppings anymore. That's not too bad. Jeremiah's have different flavors of Italian ice each month. They now make Gelati ice cream cakes. For those of you who drink (not me), Jeremiah's Italian Ice does a BYOB special; Bring Your Own Beer. You simply bring your own alcohol and they add it to your Italian ice. They even have their own gift cards and Croc clips! Prices, service and quality are still wonderful here.

    I stopped by Jeremiah's Italian Ice on my birthday, and it was such an amazing experience! From the…read moremoment I walked in I was greeted by the associate Alex who was incredibly kind, welcoming, and genuinely made me feel celebrated. They took the time to tell me about one of their new flavor offerings, let me sample it, and I settled on the cookie butter flavor which is so good. That level of friendly, personalized service really made my day. This has always been my favorite Jeremiah's location, and was my first ever experience with Jeremiah's Italian ice, experiences like this remind me why I keep coming back. The store is always spotless, both inside and out, with plenty of convenient parking. The atmosphere is bright, fun, and inviting, making it the perfect place to stop for a treat. Thank you to the amazing team for making my birthday visit so memorable. Outstanding customer service, delicious treats, and a clean, welcoming environment. This location truly sets the standard. I can't wait to come back!

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    Somethin' Sweet

    Somethin' Sweet

    4.0
    (58 reviews)
    5.3 mi
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    Love this little shop. The workers are always friendly and you can definitely tell the cupcakes are…read morehome made. So good! Its hard to stay away from there. Its too convenient to home and my job. lol.

    First visit, wasn't sure what to expect. The "Sweet" was obvious when we walked in - lots of…read morevarieties of cupcakes, some familiar, some new. I picked the Italian Cream, and OH MY GOOOODDDDDNESSS, this might have been one of the best cupcakes I have every had (and I have had way too many cupcakes in my lifetime). But, I was surprised to see they have more than these sweet treats. That should have been obvious because of all the savory smells when I walked in (although a little confusing in a cupcake shop). They offer chicken salad, both as a sandwich or in a small container. But there is so much more than that. They offer grab & go meals that I believe change daily; some examples that we saw on the board that day - bacon fried cabbage with sausage, creamy chicken Alfredo tortellini soup, poblano southwest pimiento cheese, Chicken and Dumplings, Homemade Chicken Spaghetti, and several other options. There are also keto options available. Tried both the original and the Harvest Chicken Salad. The Harvest mix was excellent, will get it again. But the original was meh for me, I just didn't enjoy it. So my hint is, ask if you can sample it before you buy one of the chicken salads so you can find the ones that are best for you. And, do NOT leave without a cupcake - you will thank me later.

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