Been coming here for years & I'm so glad they are still in business. Love the mangonadas!!!

Want to sit on chairs with junks sticking out their trunks? Bring yourself to the newly open Snacks in San Mateo! It was open in February of 2014! They have a selection of fruit smoothies, ice cream, popsicles, milkshakes, fresh fruit juices, etc. Mangonada 5.50: a very pronounced mexican delight filled with mango bits, chamoy, orange juice? and some more ingredients. OK DONT LAUGH... But i was sucking on the straw assuming it was a drink, to find out that... it wasnt a straw, but a tamarindo stick.... EMBARASSINGGGGGGG..... The mangoes were a bit sour when we got ours, probably not in season. I was in charge of this cup since my bf cringed at every bite. It was NEW, is all I can say. Very interesting flavors! Fresca con creama 5.50: parfait with strawberries, granola, raisin, and coconut. Our favorite one, because we both love strawberries... WHO DOESNT!? It was the right amount of sweetness with the different textures of crunchy, soft, and silk. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/snacks-san-mateo-2?select=41WX-1YTjGFLmPSeWjLFNw#41WX-1YTjGFLmPSeWjLFNw opens late! KUDDOS TO THAT! **** CREDIT CARD OK!**** read more

Snacks - Left mangonada 5.50 Right fresca con creama 5.50 - Desserts Near Me - San Mateo, California

This place is legit! If you grew up eating Mexican desserts, this place will make you feel right at home. The $2 fruit and ice cream bars looked delicious but I HAD to try the mangonada. Gosh....it was so good. Fresh, sweet, mango chunks with chamoy sauce, chili powder, and mango slush. Yum! Definitely a must try! Other items my friends tried: strawberries and cream fruit bar, mango sorbet, and coconut ice cream. Everyone loved what they got! =) read more

Snacks - Mangonada. Totally worth it! - Desserts Near Me - San Mateo, California

5 stars for the Fresas con Crema (strawberries w/ cream) ($5.5). So sweet and creamy with fresh strawberries. Comes with granola, coconut shreds, & raisins on top (I opted out of the coconut and raisins). Generous portion of strawberries with the perfect proportion of cream. Strawberries are coated with a strawberry syrup similar to strawberry pies, so even if the strawberries aren't in season, they'll be sweet. 3 stars for the Mangoneada (mango, mango slushie, tajin, tamarind/tajin covered straw) ($5.5). Others mentioned gelato--this does not have gelato, it is more of a mango slush that is mostly icy and not smooth at all. Ours had an overpowering amount of tajin (Mexican chili spice that's slightly sour), so I didn't care for it much. The chilled mango chunks were refreshing, but also a little mushy (perhaps from being chilled too long, or just from sitting in the mango slushie). Don't let the nice pictures deceive you! They also have $2 fruit bars that we didn't try, though the strawberry/cream one looked really good--I'll be sure to try this next time! They also have a nice assortment of different ice creams, including guanabana (soursop, which is similar to cherimoya), which I also want to try next time I'm in the area. Funny chairs with each having the bottom of a person or gorilla painted on the back, if you want a fun picture. Hole in the wall spot, on a street with a Mexican supermarket and other spots. Metered street parking, or you can sneak in a free spot at the supermarket (at your own tow risk). read more

Snacks - Ice cream - Desserts Near Me - San Mateo, California

Came across this place while shopping across the street from El Rancho and had the cucumber agua fresca, horchata and cueritos con chile. Everything was delicious and the menu is endless. read more

Snacks - Desserts Near Me - San Mateo, California

Muy bien servicio. Toda la comida estaba muy buena. Y Los empleados fueron muy amables. Loved the place! I had the fresas con crema, the gansito ice cream and the mangoneada ice cream and everything was so good. The staff was very friendly! read more

I am totally in LOVE! I came across this place simply by yelping dessert places when I was eatin in downtown SM. Super excited that they have MANGONADAS place! This place seems to be a family owned, friendly service, plenty sitting areas. I love their mangonadas. Definately recommend to everyone who likes sour, sweet, spicy all in one cup! They give you so much mangoes and mango sherbet, honestly it just satisfies my tongue needs lol you know those days where you just want something sweet and sour the same time well this is the perfect combo! Its not even spicy at all,maybe just a little kick but the sweet will overide it. And dont forget to suck on the bottom straw!! U kno that what i doooo lol Cant wait to come backkk! read more

It's sorta in the ghettz. Thats how you know its good. Metered parking but scarce. Definitely worth it though. When you enter, the menu is on the left, they try their best to translate everything to english and it's a job pretty well done. There is a whole freezer full of home made fruit bars, freezer full of home made ice cream, and a display of all the FRESH fruits they use in their desserts. For 5.95, I order their bombbbbb authentic Mangonadas. It is layered with mangos, mango sorbet, chili, and a tamarind candy coated straw. Does that sound appetizing? CAUSE HELLS YEAH IT IS. Boyfriend is absolutely in love with their ice cream. I believe it is only 2 dollars a scoop. Talk about steal and gateway to diabetes!! Their ice cream flavors are soo fresh, felt like I was eating the sweetest fruits themselves. We had papaya&strawberry on their waffle cone. The cashier lady is really nice and laughs when we point around and ask "whats this?" Remember to tip them well, they're so sweet. HAAAA GET IT? sweet for dessert. But yes, make your way to the ghetts of DT SM, sit on their chairs for a moment of high self esteem, and get yourself an authentic Mexican dessert for a low price:) read more

Snacks - Desserts Near Me - San Mateo, California

I found this business by accident and their food was amazing. It transported me back to Mexico City with the food and the snacks that they have were heavenly It was just an amazing experience and the background music that they had. It was great and the customer service was great I felt like home I will highly recommend this business Go and enjoy a little piece of Mexico City at this place. read more

Everything I have got here has been delicious! My favorites are pepinos locos, horchata, fresas con crema and salchipapas.

It's possible I just don't like Mexican food, sweets included, but I felt like the menu was a bit underwhelming. I got the waffle and ice cream combination and it was fine, but nothing super crazy. The waffle was huge (like what you get at those free continental breakfasts at hotels) though. The other desserts were fruit based but did not appeal to me. read more

Hay un chico con muy mal customer service y lo peor que se molesta y le hecha la culpa a uno

Bring cash, your appetite, and a bunch of friends, then order the loco pineapple boat thing. It's off-menu, but they're more than happy to make this over the top literal pineapple boat with tons of fresh fruit chunks, takis, hot sauce, sorbet, jicama - the works. And it does sound like a lot of strange stuff to put together but trust me, it's incredible. Also, the they have fun "bar seating" with buts painted on the back that are hilarious if you have the sense of humor of an 8 year old, as I do. read more

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I had heard many good things about this place so I decided to give it a try. I personally found this place about average. I came in between 7-8pm and there were quite few people inside. There was a small line of people waiting to order and one girl taking the orders and the other making the orders. I believe there should have been two individuals working on the order to make the turn around much shorter. As the girl taking the orders could not help out until there was no line. Several places for you to sit and eat your deserts, and there are quite few things to choose from. So selection is very good. The cleanliness of this place could have been much better. As I sat down and ate my banana split I noticed some spots with trash on the floor. I also noticed the counter where you have some toppings to add to your desert más pretty messy as well. read more

Mexican delights !! Definitely a great place to enjoy a good sweet ! Had the pina loca with some jicama,cucumber , tamarin stick (for decoration) and mango! Top with Valentina , chamoy and a little bit of tajin (chilli powder) (: try it out! read more

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If you're thinking about coming here.. Come!! Every dessert craving I have is always satisfied when i come to snacks. Lots of options, fresh fruit, and friendly service. The best fresas con crema in the area. Also their walnut smoothie is to die for. This place is one of my favorite destinations in San Mateo ! read more

This is the worst snack place. The fresas con crema taste like egg. They gave me old ice cream. The chips for my nachos were so stale you can taste the oldness of the chips. If I can give them zero stars I would. Don't bother wasting you time. This is not a Mexican snacks places read more

Been going here since 2014 and surprised I haven't given a review yet. 5 stars for that fresa con crema tho. Sure, past 5 years the price went up from like ~$5 to little over $7, but that's to be expected. Anyways, the fresa con crema is simple, but delicious. Service has never been a problem. read more

The fresh juices are worth every penny. I ordered 1/2 orange 1/2 carrot, I normally buy it at Whole Foods. Honestly it was the best juice I have ever had. I also purchased a fresas con crema paleta, it was really good. I will keep coming here for sure read more

Really yummy but we found multiple pieces of hair in our food very pricey as well but decent portions

Came here after attending the gluten free expo, Mexican snack shop with ice cream, smoothies and snacks. I don't know much about Mexican snacks so I was at a loss. I saw someone order the mangonada. It was huge cup of mangos with sorbet and sauce that resemble plum, and I didn't realize how tart it would be. It was refreshing in a way and an eye opener as I had to drive back to the east bay and be stuck in the awful traffic. Would like to come back try other snacks. Parking can be bit difficult as there are metered parking. read more

I was craving something sweet, and decided to go with a bionico. It was a hard decision to make after looking at the different fruit options. They lady making my bionico did not skimp on anything. This bionico was so big, she could barely close the box, and the fruits used were ripe and fresh. I can't wait to come back to try something new. There was only metered street parking. read more

Snacks - Bionico was soooo good - Desserts Near Me - San Mateo, California

What a great find! That's all due to Yelp and their fantastic mobile app. With all the fantastic Chinese and Japanese cuisine in downtown San Mateo, I was sure we'd end up at an Asian or mainstream dessert place. There's a plethora of choices from popular bubble tea places like Bambu or Gong Cha to mainstream dessert specialists like Cream. That's why Snacks, more fully named Snacks Antojitos Mexicanos, caught my eye. With stellar reviews and delicious looking Mexican desserts, I was eager to drop by. It's located on North B Street which is a bit farther than the main section of downtown on South B Street. We got confused on direction several times and the terrible Apple Maps walking directions brought up by Yelp (launch Google Maps!) didn't help. We ended up leaving our parking space and driving and as everyone knows San Mateo parking stinks! Numerous patrons were illegally parked in the area but luckily Snacks is a quick order with most items packed ready to go. Our order: Bionocos - the pictures show a fruit heavy dessert with possibly ice cream. Looking it up, it's described as a fruit salad and that's accurate. Lots of chilled pieces of cut mango, strawberry and banana are covered with a layer of condensed milk and topped with some coconut shreds and raisins. There's no ice cream though you could probably order some and it's a delicious and semi healthy option (it's fruit right!). Mangoneada - $5.50. A plastic cup filled with diced mango, mango slushee and a fantastic straw covered with sweetener chili powder. A fellow patron said it wasn't spicy at all but when I first tried the chili powder was too strong and I didn't like it. However, with time, the outer coating is gone and it mixes with the sweet mango slush and before I knew it I was sucking and slurping on that sweet chili powder covered straw. It's a novel sweet spicy flavor note for those of us who don't have Mexican dessert often though I know chili powder with fruit and especially mangoes is common in Mexican cuisine. I loved it! Overall, great dessert place and you have to love the contrast between my great sushi dinner and my great Mexican desserts. You have to LOVE the Bay Area! Snacks Antojitos Mexicanos, I assumed, is cash only. read more

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So many flavors that are new to me however, I fell in love with Mamey in a Waffle Cone adding fresh Mango on top. How will I get to the other flavors? Customer service is friendly and accommodating to a noob like myself that still doesn't really know what Mamey is other than I keep coming back for it. Parking is the doozy. I haven't figured that out. I learned the hard way around the corner is 24 min limit no matter how many quarters. Bummer. Their chairs and their ice cream solved all my issues in an instant. 5 stars read more

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Mangoneada!!!!! I have never tried this before and it was definitely the pictures that I saw other people post that got my attention. The first thought I had on my first bite was a mixture of sweet, sour, and spicy! I totally did not expect that but I also couldn't stop eating it. I don't know if other customers had the same dilemma but I was having the hardest time trying to decide what I wanted to order. I already know what I'm getting for next time, meloneada! I also wanna sit on those big butt seats haha read more

Snacks - Mangoneada - Desserts Near Me - San Mateo, California

I still remember the first time I had a chili-coated mango lollipop. At first, the flavor combination was a bit strange to me - spicy, sour, and sweet all rolled into one candy - but soon I couldn't get enough of them! I used to snack on Trader Joe's chili spiced dried mangoes all the time, but haven't had the mango/chili combo in a few years. After finding Snacks and trying the Mangeoneada though, I see many of these drinks in my future! The Mangoneada ($5.50) is a combination of fresh mango chunks, mango slush and chamoy/chili topped with a tamarind candy stick. Refreshing, tangy, and sweet, and they're SO generous with the mangoes. The fresh fruit takes up more than half the container! When mangoes are in season and at their peak flavor, this treat is crazy delicious! I'm still exploring the world of Mexican desserts, so I was unfamiliar with a lot of the ice cream flavors in the case. After sampling a few (lucuma, mamey, chongo, and mango) I still couldn't decide. In my frustration, I settled on a nance pelote (ice cream bar) - a flavor I hadn't even tried yet (go figure!). The guy helping me was so sweet though and took the liberty of handing me an ice cream sample just to make sure I would like the flavor. He even gave me a sample of the Fresas con Crema, which had super fresh strawberries and a delicious creamy topping that was well-balanced and velvety smooth. I'll get that one next time! The service was incredibly friendly, personable, and patient even though I took forever to decide. They're also really fast and had my mangeoneada ready before I even paid. Snacks has a family-owned vibe and I appreciate their unexpected sense of humor, evident in their thong/booty chairs. Definitely an underrated spot that deserves some more attention! read more

Snacks - Mangoneada w/ fresh mango chunks, mango icee, and chamoy/chili powder - Desserts Near Me - San Mateo, California

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Perfect place for a refreshing sweet. Almost wish we went here before brunch. Homemade popsicles, smoothies, milkshakes, mangoneadas and elote in a cup. So inexpensive too! read more

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This place specializes in authentic Mexican desserts, and they did not disappoint! I've lived in San Diego for 3 years and have some sense of what Mexican food and desserts should taste like. I ordered one mangoneada and split that with my mom. I really can't describe how good this was. Layers of tajin, red sauce (you'll know it when you see it), mango icey, and frozen mango chunks, finished up with a tamarind straw. Their spicy and sour flavors will confuse you and you won't know whether to pucker up or ask for water. Either way, this is a great spot for Mexican desserts. read more

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In my 3+ decades of eating, I've put some delicious things in my mouth, though none as pleasing as Snack's mangoneada; and I've put some nasty things down the piehole, though none quite as horrifying as their pickled pork skins. Chamoy, slushy ice, mangoes (some ripe & soft, some crunchy), & a tamarind straw tops off a sweet & savory brightly-colored dessert. Regardless of your race, if you grew up in the Mission District of SF like I did, chances are this will be a familiar flavor combination. The other dessert we tried was fresas con crema: sliced strawberries with granola, coconut shavings, raisins (we opted for none of that business), in something a little thinner than sweet condensed milk. I was in heaven, he would've liked more fruit variety, so the bionicos (same set up, but with fruit salad) will be perfect next time. For savory eats, we chose chicharron preparado, basically a fried crisp base (some use pork skin, but thankfully Snacks uses flour) topped with sour cream, cabbages, tomatoes, hot sauce & translucent strips of what we thought were pickled onions. I was hesitant but tried a small piece & I knew instantly it wasn't an onion. I found out later these were pickled pork skins. He & I kept pushing them aside b/c the texture was slimy & gelatinous, almost like raw fish. I cringed all day whenever I thought back to that piece I ate. Everything else was all good, just beware the pickled stuff if you're vegetarian (or just weirded out like me.) Friendly staff, plenty of tables & counter seating (with funny seat backs painted on their stools), a perfect dessert stop after dining in the area. read more

Snacks - Chicharron preparado - Desserts Near Me - San Mateo, California

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Friends were in town, so that always forces us to venture out and try new spots, and I'm so glad Snacks was one of the spots! It's a hole in the wall, for sure, and it's away from the "main" downtown area, but boy was it worth it. It was by far, one of the best places I've been to. My girlfriend loves anything Mexican, so she was super excited to try this place. We couldn't decide what to order because most of the ice cream flavors were in Spanish. Our friends got the waffle, and it was really good. We opted for a double scoop in a waffle cone (really reasonably priced), and with really unique flavors! We tried cinnamon and lucama. I wasn't sure what lucama was, so I asked to try it - and it was love. I can't even describe the flavor...maple syrup? The ice cream had really good flavor, and it was super creamy. Because my girlfriend loves tamarind, I got her a jarritos tamarind soda. She was happy. I really can't wait to be in San Mateo to try this place again. I want to try everything, even the fruit looks super fresh! read more

Hola am I in Puerto Vallarta? Their paletas taste like vacation in Mexico. So refreshing, not too sweet, amazing natural flavors. Try the guava flavor -- real guava seeds! Super friendly folks, delicious paletas, fresh fruits for mangonadas and ice cream. What a gem. Also, I love how accurately they describe their business with the name. SNACKS. Yes. read more

Snacks - Paletas for dayz - Desserts Near Me - San Mateo, California

It was a very hot day and ice cream or other cold drink would be a perfect thing, however the place was no wind and really hot. Even a cup of warmer they provided was hot.... We order strawberry waffle with coconut ice cream which was great especially the ice cream. The place just didn't please me to eat because there is no fresh air come in. read more

Snacks - Strawberry Waffle with coconut ice cream - Desserts Near Me - San Mateo, California

Aka Antonjitos Mexicanos...They have lots of sweets and a few savory snacks in an ice cream shoppe format. Fresh juice, smoothies, milk shakes, ice cream are your normal fare here, though things like chicharrones are also on the menu. Came by with a co worker and picked up a papaya smoothie. Even the small was s sizeable portion. Co worker got a large papaya juice and it was like a giant bucket. Very friendly people and good cold treats for the ever warming weather. read more

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Oh, well, here's a part of San Mateo that I'd never wandered into before. On the hunt for some dessert after lunch at the nearby China Bee, I quickly seized upon this place, because I do love me some mangos. ... so yeah, I obviously ordered the mangoneadas the first time I came here. And yup, I've already been back again since then. Never having tried a mangoneada before (which apparently are different from chamangos in that they have mango slush), I have no point of comparison, but if you're into the quirky taste of chamoy, it's definitely an enjoyable and refreshing snack. The second time around, I gave their cooler of homemade frozen fruit bars a shot, sampling the chili mango and strawberry cream ones, both of which were quite tasty as well. ***Accessibility Info*** Venue - Their ice cream display shelves were as one would expect: a bit too tall. The counter where you actually order from, and the cooler with the fruit bars, are both around the standard counter height though, and therefore shouldn't pose too large of a problem. And while they have bar and stool seating off to the side, the front of the shop consists of a bunch of four tops, most of which are accessible (some are too far or too close together). Bathroom - Didn't try them. read more

I'm fascinated by the unique dishes to offer at this restaurant. It's hard to find Pambasos period at any local stand and well-established restaurant. Therefore I could not let the moment slip away, so I decided to come and try them for the first time--the location's friendly, with lots of lighting inside and out. Clean bathroom and for being a small business, It's actually beneficial because I was in and out with my food very quick. read more

Snacks - Pambaso - Desserts Near Me - San Mateo, California

I've always wanted to try their Mangonada and I finally did! It was really good! They give such a big portion full of mangoes with chamoy that makes it perfect for sharing. My husband also ordered the frescas con crema which was also delicious! It was packed with juicy strawberries and delicious crema. The granola and coconut was also a nice touch (I opted out of raisins). I will definitely Be back to try their gelato! read more

Are you craving for something sweet and sour but also fruity? Well Snacks is the place to be! We found this little place on yelp and wanted to try the mangoneadas! Coming from the San Gabriel valley, I've always been able to get chicharrons, tostilocos or fruit cups at stands or in little restaurants commonly but I rarely find anything that's a reasonable price and size here in the bay. When we first entered, we were a little confused because a good portion of the menu on the wall was in Spanish. While there was some translation that helped, the pictures were the biggest help. I think the cashier realized we were a little confused so he explained what went inside the different desserts and even taught us how to customize the dessert in a way that would make it sweeter or more spicy depending on preference. My boyfriend and I were already a little full from a previous meal so we only ordered the mangoneadas. We didn't tweak our order because we wanted to taste the original one. The mangoes were incredibly sweet thanks to the chamoy and the little spicy kick you get just makes it all the better. We weren't sure what we were supposed to do with the tamarind stick so again, we had to ask our cashier how we were supposed to do it. Thank goodness he was such a great sport and showed us how to savor it. Also, when you come try this place, you're going to definitely want to sit in their chairs that have different kinds of posteriors painted on the back of them. You'll get a good laugh and a good picture out of it! Get your mexican dessert fix over here! I haven't found a better one yet. read more

Snacks - Mangoneadas - Desserts Near Me - San Mateo, California

This place is so good! The mangonadas changed my life - just the right ratio of mango ice and fresh mango slices, covered with tajin and topped with a tamarind candy stick. The popsicles are also incredibly tasty, and their fresh fruit selection is great. I love this place! read more

With all the Asian dessert places in San Mateo downtown, it's exciting to find something a little different. I came across this place on Yelp a week ago, and have been there three times in the past week. Their Popsicles are delicious!! So creamy and made with real fruits. I bought 6 this time to take home. The Popsicle flavors are not labeled. I ate one yesterday that was strawberry and cream(that one was easy to tell). Today I ate another that's a orange/mango colored with small black seeds, and it's got a small olive like fruit on the bottom. I honestly have no idea what fruit or flavor it was, but it was creamy, carmel-y, custardy goodness. I have another mystery flavor in the freezer, and I can't wait to taste it tomorrow. I also recommend the mangoneada, and the tostilocos. I have never had either of these in the past. After trying them at Snacks, I'm hooked. Tostilocos comes with corn chips topped with cucumber, jicama, pork skin, peanuts, and chamoy sauce. read more

Snacks - Strawberry and cream. So good! $2 - Desserts Near Me - San Mateo, California

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First time having a mangoneada! Had to try it after a lot of people recommended it and seeing positive reviews of it. I really enjoyed it! The regular size was a bit large for me so next time I would probably opt for the mini. read more

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