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    El Kiosko

    3.6 (67 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Explosión mangoneada..
    Mary B.

    So this place is ok, located in a not so nice area and they have a huge selection of munchies that it makes it overwhelming when you want to order. They have pictures on the menu that help when making your decision. I ordered the explosion "mangoneada" apparently I mispronounced this and I was corrected. I normally don't mind but I'm fluent in Spanish and I think the lady was just being rude. The mangoneada was nothing special, it was ok not worth $6, the tamarindo stick that comes with it was gross and tasted expired. We also ordered a bionico and my husband said the papaya in it tasted like it was expired.. not good. Kids got a raspado (trioles) and they seem to enjoy that. This place has a huge variety of different fruit , and snacks to try. The service was ok, located in a shopping center so there's a lot of parking.

    Landon L.

    This gotta be the worst thing ever I came back I didn't want to come back their lucky I only came because blueocean was closed last time I came shit was bad but I gave it a another try and when I came I ask my torta de Chavo no tomatoes and guess what they gave me tomato's like wtf got me fuck up no cap I ain't coming here again also the after taste was like someone rub my torta in a dirty counter my girlfriend is mad too bc they forgot to put lettuce on her ice cream

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    Larry B.

    Hot Cheetos with cheese sauce? This is one of a number of unusual snacks, and their unique sauces, offered at what would appear to be a typical Latino frescas and ice cream joint, with a counter service and a couple of tiny two-seater tables. Of course, it's sign says "Frutas y Helados", so there is a large variety of juices, snow cones, fruit milk shakes, ice cream. Other interesting choices: - Variety of Fruit salads, some with special cream sauce, and some with chili sauce - Healthy Juices, with celery, parsley, beets, carrots, and of course, fruits - Doritos with Mexican corn and cheese sauce - Tostados del Moco (#42): Cueritos, cabbage, avocado, tomato and Cleme's special sauce (oh yeah, "cueritos" are pork rinds) - Pork meat with Jalisco style sauce - Gaby's special sauce - House's special sauce (I guess you get the idea ... lot's of special sauces) The place was clean, not too old, like you might expect of a chain. Basic English is understood. My meal: #43 Tostados de la Chacha (ham, cabbage, avocado, tomato, and house's special sauce. It was good, but the special sauce is the special thing about it. #44 Tostados de Tinga a la Gaby's (chicken (looks and tastes a bit like pulled pork BBQ) with avocado, lettuce, chopped tomato, thin layer of beans on tostada shell and Gaby's special sauce. The food and drink are average. Prices are cheap, except for the healthy juices, which start at $4.50 for 20 oz size. The thing that makes this place rise above average are the sauces. That is what will bring me back. This is one saucy place!

    Rex C.

    Just because my skin is brown and I have black hair they assume I speak Spanish lol. I was able to order by pointing. I got the lime trole. Very good stuff. Everyone is very friendly. . Parking sucks. Wish they had watermelon juice. Owners get watermelon juice asap!

    Patricia M.

    Finally made it to this Kiosko to check out the much heard about Explosion! Ohhh my God ..Mango! I love this and already want another after eating it! Omg I never had anything this amazing! Place gets packed on Fridays evenings all the local Jente come out! Sitting area a bit messy thou..but it was 700pm

    This cost me $25
    Carolina R.

    My kids love coming here but it can get expensive. The place is very small and parking is tight sometimes since the place gets crowded. It's worth the wait and better then Zero Degrees!

    Mangonada
    Rose L.

    Uh how about no I ordered a small mangonada and it was $2.50. I gave the guy at the register a single $20 bill and .50 cents and he gave me back a penny. Even if I was to give him $2 it would have been two ones and so what the hell was he thinking was he that dumb. Everyone there including him didn't even understand English so the whole time we were talking he didn't understand. He stood there and argued with me for a good minute disagreeing with me. It took him to 10min to give me my mangonada and that was because I yelled at him what's taking so long so he went and made it for me. Never again returning. Mangonada wasn't even that good

    Yummy Bionico!
    Raul E Irma P.

    My favorite place for Mexican ice cream and Mexican Tortas. This time I have a Torta del Chavo, and for dessert mango and chamoy ice cream. Chamoy is a unique Mexican ingredient between sweetness and sour and spicy mix. We take a bionico for to go.

    EXPLOSIONES  this was delicious! sweet, salty, a little spicy. it's everything.
    Victoria W.

    I made a visit to the store in the afternoon when I was really craving something fruity and refreshing. I walked and was greeted with a smile from the lady at the register. I ordered the Explosion. I believe it had mangonada, strawberries, freshly cut mangoes, chamoy, and candy! It was sweet, sour, a little salty, and a little spicy--everything to make it just delicious! I loved this treat and will definitely make another visit for it!

    Explosion Mangonada
    Char K.

    My family and I love coming to El Kiosko for their cold desserts. Mangonada is my fave. My kids love getting to choose from a variety of ice creams. I love that it only costs $1.75 for the kids size cups. Great place to cool down with refreshing desserts. They also have food here, which I have never tried but looks good. So happy they have opened near home

    Marie C.

    Loved everything about it can believe I bearly knew about this place will be coming here a lot ! The prices are very reasonable btw

    Explosion is the name
    DeWayne M.

    This was my first time, and I was very impressed. The line wasn't long and you can see the workers preparing what you've order. I saw lots of fresh fruit EVERYWHERE, pretty awesome. I had the Explosion. It was about what I expected really. Everything was fresh which makes a big difference imo. Not too many places to sit inside. I'll be back, but I'll be trying another location next time.

    The big half had the surprise :)
    Mom B.

    First half of Torta de Gabby (I think that is the name) was ok. I couldn't give you a full review because soon after I felt something hard in my mouth, now lets get our heads out of the gutter :) it was a huge piece of plastic. My friend described it as one of the divider tabs that you use for filing, yep it was that big but thicker. I kind of think it think it looked like a spoon from mcdonalds that they give you with a Mcflurry. While I may not go back to this place I do have to say it was clean looking on the inside and cute. They did offer a new torta but after that I am like yeaaaaaah I'm good. My date got a Torta de chavo and asked for no tomato or lettuce and they gave her both, but overall she enjoyed most of it as well.

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    love this places when im craving a sweet treat !! Super fast and convenient , fully recommend to anyone who has late night cravings !!!

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    In love with the gelato/raspa icee stuff[mangonada] yum!

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