The paletas are everything. They are the perfect balance of fresh fruit and sweetness. I can't wait to go back again!

We are from Chicago and when we moved to town we wanted to find a place for treats like this. El Oasis always reminds us of home! Love it!

Great spot give it a try! Quality, unique, creative flavors partnered with a friendly staff and sparkling clean operation. Spicy pineapple was fantastic, can't wait to return and try other flavors! read more

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A friend of mine recommended this place and I had to try it. They have water and milk based ice cream. I tried the pineapple which is water-based the strawberries and cream which is milk based, both of which were very tasty. The staff at the counter was very friendly and accommodating. I will definitely go back. read more

So excited that we finally tried this place! I've always noticed it but never realized it was an ice cream shop until recently. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, letting us try multiple flavors and answering all of our questions. I ended up getting a scoop of watermelon which was delicious and refreshing and another milk based one of which I can't remember the name! My husband got spicy mango and lime which were a really nice blend of flavors. We took home some paletas to try later. I just had mango strawberry and it was light and refreshing. Can't wait to go back and get more flavors and also take my mom who is lactose intolerant. It's nice that she'll have so many water-based options to choose from! read more

The paletas are incredible, I've had the arroz (like rich frozen rice pudding on a stick) and the rompope (eggnog and rum) and both were delicious. The owners seem like awesome people. All around great experience :) read more

For me, best frozen dessert place in town. Hands down. The owners are super friendly and their passion fruit and guava ice creams remind me of being a little kid again. Their ice cream is not overly sweet or heavy, but rather really refreshing. Also, since many of their ice creams are water based there are a lot of dairy-free options available! read more

They have a great offering of milk based and water based ice creams. The portion sizes are really good! I think I tried the pistachio and my friend had the chamoyada. They were both delicious and different! It's definitely not your average ice cream. The seating is really cute, however, limited. The staff was very friendly. They also have other foods- I remember having a mexican sandwich which tasted pretty good. Their milkshakes/juices are also great! Definitely worth a visit. read more

This is one of my favorite spots in Urbana! They have a wide variety of desserts and ice creams. I usually go with a paleta or fruit with chili powder. The folks that run the place are friendly and super-helpful! read more

This place is great! Super friendly staff and tasty, affordable treats. Highly recommended.

This place was amazing!! So many cool flavors to choose from, and lots of yummy vegan options. Will definitely go again!

Homemade Paletas! Delicioso! New & old flavors! Great place. I had strawberry with big ole strawberries & my daughter had the cereal one & it was pretty tasty! They also have ice cream & shakes with a Mexican twist! Very interesting flavors they have! I'll be back read more

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What a lovely little shop! So pleasantly surprised by how nice the servers were. And the chamoyada - oh goodness this is delicious!!! Fruit sorbet (watermelon, guava, custard apple) topped with a sour and spicy chamoy sauce. Slightly tangy, spicy, and sweet. Wonderfully refreshing! read more

This is a very unique place with authentic Mexican flavors. I really loved the pinenut and mango rum with raisins!!! Worth trying people:-)

Best ice cream in Chambana, hands down. Their tamales are fresh, made with quality masa, just like Nana makes (available on weekends). If you are hungry, try their tortas too. I love this place! read more

We go there all the time and have taken atleat 50 other people there. The escamocha candy is amazing. The spicy mango is another fav. They have amazing flavors like tamari, spicy pineapple, maame. Can never get enough of this place read more

If you feel like some non-standard ice cream flavors, this is the place for you. I'm not adventurous enough to take full advantage of what they offer, but the tequila ice cream is pretty amazing. Recommended. read more

Everyone has talked about the sweets which are great, but have you had the Sunday special? Each Sunday, El Oasis has a savory specialty item, for the summer it is ceviche tostadas, and it is some of the best I have ever eaten. A few ceviche tostadas and a cup of ice cream makes for great Sunday afternoon. The owners are as friendly as the food is good, go for a visit and treat yourself and your family. read more

Seriously the best ice cream place I have been to so mAny flavors and you seriously don't have to be a kid to enjoy this. Wonderful customer service and plenty of seating great for large groups as we'll!! I had the strawberry cream paleta soooooooo good I bought 6 more to take home with me ! A must try I wish it was in a location where everyone could see It though it would be much well known!!! read more

The place was dirty, the ice cream was warm, and the customer service was lacking. I had great Mexican ice cream growing up, but this I wouldn't even call ice cream. You are better off going to Walgreens next door and getting a basic chocolate ice cream bar. read more

Avocado ice cream. Do it. Also they have tamales in the winter. And add the flan/cake if you feeling good about yoself.

I've been in town for one year and am angry that I just found this place. The water based ice cream is explosive in flavor. The torta was filling and fantastic. And the people who own the store are so very helpful. A must for anyone living or visiting. read more

El Oasis brings a new taste to CU. At this point they have paletas, ice cream, some snacks, smoothies, and tamalillos (sweet corn tamales). What really made my first visit to El Oasis was how friendly and personable the owners were. Such great people and they make it a point to try and find you something that you will like. We will definitely be coming back especially after I tried their mango ice cream with chili powder. read more

Loved it. Good flavor, very tasty and made with fresh ingredients. I'll come back for sure.

This is just awesome place.. my first yelp review.. signed up just to say how good this place is .. spicy mango.. tamarind .. flavors you have never heard of. Too good. read more

My new favorite ice cream place. The guava ice cream was delicious, employees were really nice, and it was a pleasant place to hang out with friends for a while. Will definitely be back. read more

Very friendly customer service. Interesting options to choose from. Definitely worth a try if looking to branch out and try something different! I recommend trying their "gansito" ice cream...delicious! read more

Absolutely stunning place with their ice cream! Every flavor was smooth and delicious. Guanabana, watermelon, mango and lime!!!

This place has the best ice cream I have ever had!!! So good, definitely worth to try!

I went here yesterday for the first time and absolutely loved it. First of all, it is the only place in CU that I have seen that has gotten a perfect score on their health inspection. There was a huge selection of treats and the gentleman working was very helpful to explain the different flavors. They also have water based ice cream, which is great for lactose intolerant (me) or vegan people. The prices were reasonable and it was just something really unique. I can't wait to go back- highly recommended! read more

Corn and cheese ice cream. Omg. Amazing! I would have taken a large container to go but I didn't think it would survive the trip to Bloomington. I would drive an hour for this ice cream. Hands down. read more

A hidden treasure of the CU area...in a quiet part of town but definitely worth heading out to. The staff is super friendly in explaining all the flavors that you won't find in American ice cream shops-corn, gansito, cheese, tamarind...They're happy to give out samples but only two per customer, otherwise you'd try every thing and get too full to buy a scoop. I've been there several times and have always been greeted with a smile. I'm always torn between trying something new or sticking with my previous order...every thing is so delicious. Recommend going with a group of friends so you can sample each other's flavors. They also have some food and snacks, like tamales, esquites, duros, etc. read more

This place is truly an OASIS! If I had to narrow down to a few favorite flavors I'd choose: avocado, pine-nut, watermelon, coconut, corn, cheese, caramel, ugh- do I have to stop?! They're all so good. The atmosphere is friendly. The place is bright and clean. It's affordable enough to go several times a week! :) read more

I love this place so much. Im from Chicago so I'm used to these places being really good, I was just excited to see we have one here too! The ice cream is good and the owners are really nice. I take everyone who comes visits me to this Champaign treasure read more