If you're in Kansas City, make sure to stop by Frutopia on Independence Ave -- this spot is a…read morehidden gem! They're known for their refreshing ice cream and fruit-based treats, but don't sleep on the food -- it's seriously delicious. I tried the empanadas and sandwiches, which are all made fresh to order, and they were so good. The street tacos were some of the best I've had in the city, and their elote (my personal favorite) was perfectly seasoned and flavorful. I also got to try the ceviche, and it did not disappoint -- fresh and full of flavor! One treat you cannot miss is their Dubai Chocolate -- you can get it as a bar or over strawberries, and it's absolutely dreamy. Another fun detail: they have adorable popsicle carts that you can rent for parties -- and the best part is the cart rental is free with your purchase. Such a cute touch for events! Frutopia has three locations, but the Independence Ave location is the only one with a full kitchen, so definitely head there if you're craving more than sweets. Staff were very friendly and great service Follow along on Instagram and TikTok (NEYANVENTURES) to see full videos of my review

Amazing food. Words can't describe the service,cleanliness, and attention to detail this…read morerestaurant has.

Service was great and Sam was a bundle of joy and just the sweetest boy I've talked to. Will come…read moreagain.

Fantastic little ice cream stand!! Dine out only. They have a wonderful creative selection of…read moreflavors. You can get a cone or a compostable bowl. Wonderful service with a smile. And benches to sit and eat your ice cream or in the car if it's really hot. Right across the street from a delightful movie theater that shows wonderful art films.

It's bright, bold, busy, loud and a little confusing and chaotic…read more Welcome to Frutopia. You'll walk in to a roped off ordering line. Then you'll choose from an expansive menu of meal and dessert options. I was a little overloaded - mostly because I needed more info on the ice cream options and then I took my time to decide what to order. In the end it worked out. My cookies & cream shake hit the spot and I went home happy.

Amazing Mexican food and ice cream, employees were great and atmosphere was relaxing. Definitely…read morewould come back.

After finally trying this place out today, I can't believe the negative reviews I'm seeing. The…read morestaff were very friendly, and both items I tried were delicious. I had the tropical smoothie first. It was so refreshing and delicious, I think because they don't put too much sugar in it. I also had a scoop of ice cream. Had to try it because they are all homemade. Again, not as sweet as most ice cream that I'm used to. I really enjoyed it, and I will be going back for sure.

Good food. Nice staff. They slay that horchata. I asked for half fresa and half horchata. Delicious.read more

This place is wonderful! Ice cream is delicious and fun to watch be made. The staff working here…read moreare sweet and patient. Our family will be back again and again!

This place is pretty incredible!!!…read more We were grabbing a cheeseburger across the street and saw this ice cream place and decided to check it out. I was celebrating passing a certification for work so we thought we should have a treat. Also, my brother was in town so it seemed a good time. I've never had ice cream like this before. They literally make it right in front of you. After you order your flavor, they pour liquid in a bowl and use a stand mixer and liquid nitrogen to prepare the ice cream fresh while you wait. There are no additives or preservatives, and it tastes amazing! The family who owns the place is very kind and willing to walk you through the menu and the process. They also have a bubble tea and some other treats for you to enjoy. They offer board games for adults and children. It's a very comfortable and homey place. The Reese's peanut butter chocolate ice cream was magnificent!! My wife and I will definitely return!

I'd give this place 100 stars if I could! We were headed to…read moreFrontera's for dinner and decided to try this place, that is right next door, instead. We were not disappointed! We LOVE Snack Bar! From the refreshing cucumber mint fresca to the quesadilla, everything was outstanding! I had the pork quesadilla and wish I had two stomachs so I could eat the whole thing - so so good!! My sweetie has the three tacos plate and they were extremely tasty - the pineapple in the pork is superb. The service was top notch! There are a few tables for dining in but we took ours home. The inside of this place is joyful and happy with red and white highlights throughout. Just a wonderful new place for us with lovely ambiance, outstanding service and out-of-this-world tasty, yummy food!

I liked the great service, the wide menu (with a focus on sweets) and the tasty salad during my…read moredine-in lunch visit. The mascot salad ($10.99) was ready nine minutes after I ordered at the counter, where the service was welcoming, helpful and laid-back. The salad was nicely sized with plenty of white chicken, avocados, healthy greens and tasty dressings - nice! I found the dining area to be clean and new with one TV tuned to a sports channel and upbeat, contemporary background music. The menu included ice cream, aguas frescas, shaved ice, tostilocos, fruits, fruit salads, elotes, salads, crepes, entrées including burritos, and more. I also noticed a bar with cocktails and beer. Overall, very nice.

Authentic Mexican food is probably my favorite of all--and this place absolutely knocked it out of…read morethe park! I've seen some comments about the consommé not being salty enough... but let's be real: if you think that, you probably don't know what real Mexican food is supposed to taste like. The flavors here are spot on. I had the quesabirria tacos, and they are truly to die for--cheesy, juicy, and packed with flavor. The street tacos are also a solid choice if you want to try a few different things. But whatever you do, don't leave without dessert. There are so many amazing options, plus ice cream! I highly recommend the strawberries with Dubai chocolate--they are absolutely divine. I'm still dreaming about that rich pistachio and chocolate combo... seriously unforgettable. Can't wait to go back and try more. This place is the real deal!

Paleteria La Monarca is a true gem and my favorite snack spot! They have yummy snacks and great…read morelunch and dinner options. The service is always top notch. The staff is also so friendly and welcoming. They have a lot of seating and it's very vibrant and cheerful, creating a great atmosphere for a quick treat or a full meal with friends and family. Of course I can't talk about this place without mentioning the ice cream. They have an incredible selection with all of my favorites, and it's always a highlight of my visit. And do yourself a favor and get the horchata! It is absolutely delicious and the perfect complement to anything on their menu.

Went here for dinner and this place definitely hit the spot. Everything is super fresh, delicious,…read moreand authentic. They also serve a huge variety of ice cream flavors and also have Palacana bars. The prices here are also super affordable. A lot of the items on the menu are under 10 dollars. We ordered the burrito rico with carne asada and a torta with al pastor. Pancho's is still king when it comes to burritos in my book but the burrito here was still quite tasty, a decent size, and comes with a side of red sauce. The torta was also hot, fresh and flavorful. For ice cream we got strawberry cheesecake and horchata flavors. The guy helping us let us try a bunch of his favorite flavors. It was really tough to choose because they were all so good but we were happy with what we chose. They also give you a lot of ice cream for the price! Will have to come back and try more of their food and ice cream flavors!

I came on a Saturday night eager for some tacos! I picked out their street tacos with chicken,…read morebirria , and carne asada. Unfortunately all three meats were disappointing. No flavor and a bit on the dry side. Also compared to most places I go for street tacos the amount of meat was a lot smaller. The tacos weren't nasty but just not memorable. Service was really nice and friendly, however that did not help the food.