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4.1 (286 reviews)
Open 9:30 am - 8:00 pm
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Abel M.

Love this spot. This is one of my comfort foods. Whenever I'm on my way home driving down the 94 going east I think about exiting on Euclid Ave. if I'm having a ruff day or need a lift on my spirits I'll exit here and get me a treat. My favorites are the chamango and Aguas frescas. Yum yum. The girls that work there mostly speak Spanish but no worries they can help you if you only speak English because most of them are bilingual. They sell the bomb ice creams and have dairy free options too. They also sell sandwiches that we call tortas. They have lots of other treats as well.

Mango and chamoy
Naomi Y.

Best chamango in SD!! This spot has been my favorite place to grab chamamgos. I've been coming here for over 5 years now. They are so delicious! They have a good amount of chamoy and Mexican candy. Always hits the spot. Staff is really sweet and works quickly for my orders. They also make snacks and food like sandwiches. I try something new every time!

Who can resist chocolate with gummy bears?
Monique W.

Construction on the parking structure to the Diamond Neighborhoods Family Health Center meant parking in the surrounding neighborhood and a lucky stop at Tocumbo for a 7yr old foodie who decided to run errands with me! They are a "Mom and Pop" ice cream spot near Market Creek Shopping Plaza with lots of traditional flavors alongside my Latin American favorites like Mamey, Maracuya, y Guanabana! (Oh..that's Mamey, passion fruit and sour sop- as I've heard it called by my Trinidadian friends.) We had a fun conversation with the young woman behind the counter regarding how to explain what Mamey tastes like. The closest I can think of is "tuttie fruity" lol. Hopefully with the initiative to build up Southeast SD business and residential spaces Tocumbo can bring smiles to many more faces for years to come.

two cups of ice cream
LINA M.

This place is pretty good especially during the hot summer days. They have homemade ice creams, mangonadas, diabilas, chamangos, sandwiches, candies, etc. They're located in a small strip mall with enough parking space and the line can be long during summer but it goes by pretty quick. I usually just grab ice cream and their chamangos here which are good. They use real fruit in their ice creams And drinks which are super refreshing! I've never tried their sandwiches although they look good. Their prices have gone up tremendously and they got rid of their points reward system.

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India T.

Wanted to post an updated menu for here! I've lived down the street from Tocumbo for a while, but the main thing my best friend and I come for is their coconut agua fresca. They only serve it on the weekends though, so we don't get it all the time, which makes it more special! Like most places now, prices for some items I feel are a bit steep, however some items are priced fairly. Just depends on what you're looking for. Sometimes the line can get backed up, but they do their best to keep it going if your order is quicker than the person ahead. It's always clean and cool in there as well!

Corn and Mamey
Rebekah T.

My boyfriend took me to this place on a hot day for ice cream and for him it was for the aqua fresca juices. I was down for the idea and trying a new place. I ordered the corn and mamey scoops of ice cream, because I have never seen them on a menu and was intrigued. They have so many different flavors from sweet to savory. My guy ordered a fresh juice drink, which was also good and refreshing. I wish we had more spots like this in the Bay Area, serving up fresh refreshing sweet juice and ice creams.

Bomb.
Stephanie A.

This place is so good, I've been a couple of times. It has never disappointed. I got the corn in a cup and strawberry paleta. Everything was DELICIOUS. They have the best antojitos. Parking is good and they offer a 10% off your full order with yelp check in. Whoop Whoop! Yes please #plug lol

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Rexie S.

This was part of the Taste of Barrio Logan. I tried the single scoop of pistachio on a plain cone. They had a variety of flavors, but pistachio is my favorite. The guy at the counter was nice and accommodating. Located right next to Asian Wok. Outdoor seating area.

Jenny B.

Found myself in the neighborhood while looking for a place for wings. Since I'm a sucker for all things ice cream, decided to stop by here for a quick treat. I ordered a small mangoneada. After taking a bite of the small mangoneada, I knew I had made a huge mistake... I should have ordered the MEGA mangoneada!! Damnittttt. My bf concocted his own milkshake creation - a blend of Oreo and Bubulubu ice cream. I told him that sounded like a weird mix and shouldn't do it. I was wrong. That shit was tasty AF.

Chamango
Julie B.

My boyfriend took me here because he usually gets chamango from here. To me, there style of chamango is different from other places I've had. It's more of a chamoy slushy with chopped mangos on top w/ Mexican candy. I prefer the mango smoothie kind with chamoy in between. We also got a mangoneada but the ice cream was lime. We wanted to try something new so we got that but it was way too sour for me, my bf liked it though lol. Also their strawberry drink is pretty good here! Really great staff! They're all very kind!

3 chamangos, fresas con crema, & hot Cheetos locos
Brittney S.

This place is always busy and pack. They have the best chamango ever! Hands down!!! This place is the best for any Mexican snacks & desserts cravings!!! When I use to live a block away from here, I always give money to my little cousin to swing by and grab me my favorite thing there....hot Cheetos locos, aka tostiloco, with hot Cheetos instead of Tostitos!!!! If you are going to order that, make sure you grab a bag from the wall and get in line and hand it to them when you order. Also ordered fresas con crema (strawberries & cream), it's good but not as super good as the ones I had at Botellos fruit bar. Hot Cheetos locos: -pickled pork rinds/skin : jiggly gelatinous -cucumber & jicama -japanese peanuts : crunchy honey shell coat -chaka chaka : skinny tamarind candy (not the straw one) -chili & chamoy

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