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Topo

4.4 (383 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Good for kids
Good for groups

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Nicole R.

Fun, little shack offering elote, burritos, and soft serve. I went with a twist of vanilla and prickly pear soft serve dipped in chocolate! It was a bit messy but delicious. Service was fast. There's no indoor seating but lots of tables outside around.

Vanilla Prickly Pear Swirl
Debbie F.

Sometimes a sweet treat is perfect on a warm day. Eating dinner next door and seeing signs for this small, walk up window completely caught our eyes. I went with a basic swirl soft serve that hit the spot. The consistency was perfect and never melted. Vanilla mixed with Prickly Pear (which tastes like Raspberry) was delightful. There is a large patio behind which was very relaxing. Bench seating, round tables, and rocking chairs were all available. Parking was easy and free right around the corner.

Seasonal cone and prickly pear/vanilla twist ice cream cone with lime dip
Jordan H.

Delicious ice cream! You have to get the twist of prickly pear and vanilla - sooooo creamy and the perfect level of sweetness. They pile on the ice cream for your cones and offer great dip options. Line moved very fast, staff was friendly, and lovely area to hang out afterwards with good shade from the trees.

tropical twist sundae
Carlos C.

Easy ordering process and the desserts are delicious! Depending on the time, the line can get long but worth it especially after the new tropical twist sundae they just released! Honestly exceeded my expectations. It is a seasonal so stop by before it's gone!

Bay M.

Downtown Gilbert's favorite grab n go & soft serve spot! You can't miss this kiosk especially with that huge gopher on top. They're known for their burritos - Topo Locos chicken or pork burrito ($11 + $2 for brisket upgrade). Elotes with brisket, and their soft serve. But since I was visiting, all the locals pointed me to the prickly pear soft serve dipped in chocolate and man was that divine. It is refreshingly delicious and only for $5.50. I also tried their watermelon agua fresca. Friendly staff. Great service. Highly recommend this place. There's a huge patio with benches and lawn games in the back to enjoy your treats.

Claudine C.

Was not expecting this place to become one of my favorites. They did something with this limited coffee flavor. SO GOOD! Definitely need to try one of their burritos next time!

Prickly Pear Ice cream with a lime dip. Nom...nom...nom...
Mike G.

I've driven by it dozens of times but until today I haven't had the pleasure. The lines are always long so I figured it was worth a stop. I chose the soft serve Prickly Pear. Then the young man taking my order suggested the lime dip when I asked which would be best with it. Good call. Nice combo. A nice area behind the shop that's shady and shared with the BBQ joint next door.

Brisket elote
Amber K.

I had been wanting to try Tapo after seeing an Instagram video that made the food look absolutely delicious. I finally decided to give it a shot and ordered the brisket elote and the Tapo burrito with pork. Honestly, I'm not sure what the hype is about. The brisket elote was $13 and was basically Frito chips with very little meat. For the price, I expected much more substance. The Tapo burrito was $11 and was mostly beans. Unfortunately, there just wasn't enough protein in either the burrito or the brisket elote to justify the cost. I'm pretty disappointed and, unfortunately, won't be back.

Luna H.

Came for the prickly pear ice cream & it did not disappoint! I generally love picking up prickly pear flavored treats, so when I saw they had ice cream I knew I had to stop by. We swung by on a Saturday after grabbing dinner somewhere else, there was a line out front, however it moved quickly. Our party tried the brownie sundae, the prickly pear ice cream with chocolate dip & a prickly pear ice cream with orange dip. Plus, a family member ordered a burrito for later and I grabbed one of the new watermelon aqua frescas they were promoting. The prickly pear ice cream dipped in chocolate reminded me of the chocolate covered cherries that are popular during the holiday season. I thought it was delicious & I was happy with the amount they give you for the price, some ice cream spots over charge & give you the smallest portion. Everyone really enjoyed their ice cream, and it was nice there was seating right next to their stand. The only thing I didn't like was the watermelon drink I had ordered, it didn't taste quite right instead of the sweet watermelon flavor I was expecting it tasted more like the rind had been blended up & added to the drink giving it a bitter taste. I look forward to visiting again for their ice cream!

Christine T.

Stopped at Topo for dessert after a great dinner at Joe's Real BBQ next door. The line was long, but the wait wasn't too bad. The cashier/server moved very quickly and efficiently. Their current special cone is called "Joy to the World" - looks like a dipped cone with crushed peppermint. I went with the Prickly Pear Twist soft serve in a cup. It was so good! Tastes almost like my favorite ice cream growing up, raspberry vanilla swirl, but not tart. The texture was smooth and creamy. Don't be deterred by the long line - it's honestly worth the wait! They also sell elote and burritos if you want something savory. I've had both, and they're pretty good too!

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Lexi F.

Cute little shack. Great quality and prices! Lots of patio seating around. The burritos are huge and the dipped cones are delicious. The dipped cones are pretty messy so I would recommend extra napkins and maybe a bowl on the side! The workers are always friendly as well.

Topo Loco Burritos
Pat M.

Topo is a solid switch-up from the typical Mexican food spots around gilbert. Definitely not the best mexican food in the state, but it feels different in a good way. The brisket burrito is really good, especially since you can get it with lean brisket which I liked a lot. the ice cream is also surprisingly great and one of the highlights for me.

Topo Loco Burritos
Jori S.

Genuinely one of the best burritos I've had in a long time! The loco version makes for some fun flavors inside- I definitely recommend! I really want to come back and try their elote and ice cream. The line for Topo is frequently long, so be prepared to wait but know that the wait is worth it! Also, the seating is frequently packed with it being right next to Joe's, but I've always been able to find a seat. I love this place!

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Fritos for the win!!

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You've made Topo so very happy!

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Sarah R.

To each gopher their own. We get it! Glad you came to visit Topo.

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Sarah R.

Yes! Bring on the heat. We've got plenty of ice cream.

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Prickly Pear Soft Served!!! The twist combo is good too, helps balances out the flavor.

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Get the Topo Loco burrito, you won't regret it. It might just be the best burrito I've ever had

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We've only stopped in for soft serve ice cream. Love the prickly pear/vanilla dipped in lime. Delish!

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Good burritos, chicken and pork is from Joe's barbeque! Haven't tried the soft serve yet but it was packed with ice cream enthusiasts!

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Thanks for giving it a go.

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Sarah R.

Gettin' that Gram! Sorry you didn't enjoy.

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What a wonderful addition to Joes BBQ! Downtown Gilbert is such a fun family atmosphere!

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We've only had the soft serve ice cream, but YUM! I got the recommended lemon and prickly pear swirl with lime dip! My absolute new fav!

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Great food and fun spot for ice cream, the prickly pear is the best! Highly recommend!

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Topo is one of my favorite places to eat. It's delicious and incredible service!

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Ask the Community - Topo

Do they sell gift cards?

Not specifically for Topo. You can order and purchase Topo food using a Joes Real BBQ gift card by going into the BBQ and ordering from there.

Is the elote mix mayonnaise based?

Yes

Does Topo have any birthday offers like Joe's?

No, I asked a Topo employee the same thing about 2 weeks ago & he said they do not yet have a birthday offer.

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