They have so many different flavors of ice cream. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The ambiance is very clean and they do have music playing. I really enjoyed the visit. read more

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Delicious ice cream! The maíz (corn) flavor is delicious- so savory! I also enjoyed the guayaba (local fruit). Fast and friendly service and conveniently located in the central plaza area near the church. read more

Rex Cream - Guayaba con maíz - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Mayaguez, Puerto Rico

In a hot day there's nothing better than fresh fruit ice cream. This creamy in the Mayagüez Plaza features multiple tropical flavors, including guava, tamarind, and parcha, but also unusual flavors such as maíz (corn) and bizcocho(cake). The corn ice cream with a bit of cinnamon was my favorite; the guava was a bit too sweet. Service was fast and friendly. read more

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Another must stop when visiting family. Growing up I'm PR, going to the plaza and eat an ice cream from "los helados chinos" (Chinese ice cream, called that way because the founders of the franchise were Chinese) was our favorite thing to get as kids. Their most popular flavor has always been the sweet corn with cinnamon. They have a great variety of dairy and non-dairy flavors to choose from. If you are in the area a definitely recommend you stop by. My favorite flavor is and always will be the Passion Fruit sorbet. The mango is also delicious. Almost as if eating the fresh fruit. They offer different cup sizes, sugar and waffle Cones. Prices are super low, my cone was $2.50. If you are going to spend less than $5, make sure to bring cash, card payment minimum is $5. During the day it's a bit hard to find a parking spot as their is only street parking close by. There are two locations in the Mayaguez area, one on the McKinley Plaza Street, the other one in the Mendez Vigo Street. They are a block away from each other and carry the same flavors. read more

Rex Cream - Variety of flavors - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Mayaguez, Puerto Rico

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Service was great. Very kind staff, and my 4 year old loved the corn ice cream, it was amazing. The hours and location are perfect.

Really really good... tropical flavor heaven. It is located across from the central plaza. AWESOME

Excellent local ice cream. My fave is the maíz and canelo. Great to be able to relax at Plaza Colón right next door.

Good ice cream especially Maiz with cáñela. It was amazing. Wish that flavor can come with me to Florida

Delicious ice creams, big portions, unique flavor. I got almond and my girl got the legendary sweet corn & cinnamon. They're both delicious. Of course you can get a small spoon to try the flavors. I tried guanabana [soursop in english] and it was...super fruity and fresh, very refreshing. Might get that next time. My almond ice cream was delish though. It's surprisingly 'large feeling' for a small establishment. It was only a problem since it was raining cats n dogs outside. To answer the 'Why is it 'helado chino' / 'Chinese ice cream' question? Rex Cream's Ice Cream - established in the mid-1960s by Chinese migrants who came to Puerto Rico by the way of Costa Rica, Rex Cream is a chain of ice cream parlors that had its heyday in the late 1970s. The two flagship stores in Mayagüez, however, are still popular (particularly on Good Friday, since one of the stores is the endpoint for a Good Friday religious procession) for producing alternative ice cream flavors, particularly a corn sherbet. read more

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La tienda cerraba a las 10pm y eran las 9:40 y nos cerraron la puerta en la cara. El servicio fatal y los empleados muy muy irrespetuoso. Si pudiese dar 0 estrellas, lo haría. No vayan a esta localización!!! read more

Ice cream is amazing and the people working were very friendly! It was so fun to try flavors that are out of the ordinary. Great experience! read more

I visited PR last month and still have dreams about the pistachio ice cream I had at this shop while in Arecibo. It was the absolute best pistachio ice cream I have ever had-- thick consistency with real pistachio pieces. I mixed it with their passion fruit flavor, which is just right- sweet and tart. The staff was wonderfully patient- they let us taste test a bunch of different flavors (Corn, birthday cake, coconut, almond, etc.). If you stick around in the shop, you can actually see them dumping an entire birthday cake into their "birthday cake mix." The portions are great for the price and you can also split one cup into two flavors. I would recommend you take your time and figure out what flavor you like best. The reason why it's the Chinese ice cream shop is because the family that opened it is Chinese.. they closed the shop down in San Juan so the closest place now is Arecibo. I hope they come to NYC some time soon.... read more

Sooooo good. They make everything there and their flavors are interesting. The menu was not in English so we needed a translator and don't even remember what exotic flavors we had but it was all so good. The staff was very patient was us and the locals were very kind as well (especially the girl that helped us translate). They were really sweet and let us taste test various things and gave us a mountain of ice cream (okay, maybe not a mountain, but a lot). When you walk in, they have little ice cream churners making fresh ice cream, so you can already tell that it's not mass produced and it's made locally. Delicious little shop. Great on a warm night. read more

Great and affordable ice cream. If your in the area, walking around the plaza or just got some dinner aliens the area. Rex cream has some great flavors which will make your palet go wild. In expensive and full of flavor. It's a always a great choice. With the plethora of flavors they have you'll always have something new to try. read more

we make the drive over with my wifes family every time we are in PR. This is their go to place for ice cream read more

Rex Cream - Flavors - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Mayaguez, Puerto Rico

Pretty good ice cream. Don't order one of the normal flavors, you will regret not getting a rarer flavor.

The ice cream was amazing. The staff was super helpful and very patient while we decided on what flavors we wanted. They have a variety of flavors and the taste and quality is amazing. Will definitely return and reccomend to others. read more

Not your typical ice cream. Love this place. I've been coming here with my family for years Every time I visit PR and now I got my wife hooked on it. The ice cream has the best real fruit flavors from the island, almost like sorbets or something. I just wish I could figure out the recipe to make some at home in the US. My favorites: coconut, piña Colada, mango, maiz (yes, corn - with a little cinnamon on top) My mom and sis love the guanabana read more

Bar none, best ice cream in the planet!!!!! Great flavors, friendly staff. Drop whatever is you are doing and run for Rex Cream ice cream right now. You will thank me forever. read more

I love this ice cream!! Why Why they don't franchise to Los Angeles CA!! Every time I'm in PR I have REX Ice Cream!! Yummy!!

Their ice cream is good The got a nice variety Good prices They also got great brownies to go with your ice cream read more

Every time I come to the island, I MUST come and get the maize ice cream topped with cinnamon! There's simply no ice cream flavor that can ever compete with it! That's not to say there aren't other great flavors here. If you're in the area make sure to stop here and try them. You won't regret it! Beware, the lines can be out the door at time! But service is friendly and fast. read more

I went in December( the helados chinos in front of the Teatro Yaguez) and I ordered about 9. 02 in ice cream. The ice cream is always good. I paid with a 10.00 bill and I started talking to the cashier. And after a while she gave the change ( .02cents) . I was so involved in the conversation she looked at me and say thank you. Then in the car I saw the two cents and I said she was suppose to give me 98 cents. I was so mad. But in Puerto Rico you can not go again as they will not believe you. I think she did it on purpose. So please be aware when counting your change. Do it in front of them. That is why I do not like the idea of taxes in PR. Sometimes people can take advantage. It happened also at the Mayaguez Mall. I was short for 6 cents. Again I counted it when I left. read more

This place is right off of the Plaza Colon, so we were able to eat our ice cream while enjoying the Plaza. I was especially happy that they had dairy free options for my wife and son who are allergic to dairy. Good stuff, good value. read more

As a local you grow up having these often. If you expect heavy, decadent ice cream (mantecado) this is not the place. This is fresher and lighter, what we would call an (helado). We call it helado chinos because the owners are chinese. The Ice Cream here is very resonably priced so I usually buy the Ice Cream by the pint or quart to take home for a nice end to a meal or to serve it along with cake on a birthday. The corn is a must try, very little people dislike it. I personally order it without cinnamon. My other favorites are the fruit based ones like Guava or Passion Fruit. Depending on the town you find these establishments is the variety you'll find, if you happen to encounter Acerola (a type of local tart cherry) do try it. Also the Turrón one (a type of almond nougat) is very good. Sadly these two flavors are not available in the Mayagüez shops. read more

All I have to say is corn sherbert with cinnamon - MMMMMM!!!! I dreamed of this delicious concoction for the last 18 years and it did not disappoint. They call this "Chinese ice cream" - who know why? But, if you are on the island this is a cheap must do! read more

Love coming here for the corn ice cream with cinnamon. Sounds weird right? Try it. You won't be disappointed. Been coming here since I was a kid. read more

I make sure to come here every time I visit family in PR!! Maiz (corn) ice cream with cinnamon?!? Omg amazinggggg!

Ice cream was great. Family had vanilla, cake and passion fruit flavors. Staff not very friendly, they seemed miserable to be there.

While in Rincon, we noticed there were not many ice cream shops. We took the trip to Mayaguez and were very surprised. Coconut, pistachio, vanilla and cake were all delicious. Good sized portions and good prices. read more

They flavor list sounds good, the quality really isn't there. All the flavors taste very similar.

Homemade Ice cream Ftw!... Many people talk about the corn sorbet... I say it's a matter of taste. Stay away from the coconut one though xD

Love this place. Service is friendly and efficient and what I really like is this is a locally family owned business. They call it helados chinos which translates to Chinese ice cream because the owners a few generations back were originally from China. The owners at present look Chinese but are fully integrated and speak Spanish better than any other Puerto Rican. It truly is a local business that has been around forever. My favorite flavor is corn with cinnamon sprinkled on top and second favorite is coconut. This place is beloved by all. I remember coming here as a kid. A trip to the town square and getting an "helado chino " was and still is part of life in downtown Mayaguez. Thank goodness! read more

Delicious ice cream! It has been great ever since I can remember. Interesting flavors like bizcocho (cake), maiz (corn), coconut and many others. I can't believe how inexpensive they are. Love it! read more

This place is amazing! It is worth the trip even if you are on the other side of the island! Delicious homemade ice cream in all sorts of flavors. It's not like a chain store ice cream shop. It's like gourmet ice cream to die for! I have been visiting this place every time I go to Puerto Rico for years. It is always on my itinerary. If you are looking for really great ice cream make sure to go here for a true taste of the Caribbean! Please never close lol read more

Great local ice cream. The corn ice cream was delicious. A must try if visiting Rex.The strawberry was also really good. It had fresh chunks of strawberry and it wasn't too creamy. read more

A refreshing iced milk products with a multitude of flavours. Nice place to visit for a light dessert after dinner. Take a stroll around the town square nearby while enjoying your selection. read more

we go to the one in aguadilla you don't get any better than this.we try all the flavors but the corn with cinnamon is my go to but thay are all good if they open one in ny i wiil get fat read more