Small store with a shaved ice/ ice cream shop inside. Very tight squeeze inside but it was fun browsing everything while waiting for the shaved ice. Got the lucuma shaved ice with a little condensed milk and mango on top. It was so yummy! We later discovered that we could have mixed flavors so we might do that next time. Very sweet and a heavier type of syrup so just keep that in mind! read more

Frio Rico - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - East Boston, Massachusetts

" come here after the beach for some shaved ice " What a great little store , with a big bite . After the beach. Constitution beach in Eastie . This is a great spot to come too , for shaved is . Price is cheap and it's so refreshing yet not filling . They also sell tasty desserts from Peru . As the owner is from Peru , she also sells purses , small or large . To put your cell phone in and they are hand made from Peru. I bought a small one . Anyhow great vibe of positivity and warm vibe as well . They have a small lot and across the street a bigger lot , it's free . Just always read the signs before parking . read more

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This place is one of the best place to go in a hot summer weather. I really like the shaved ice with fresh fruits on top. The syrup was well distributed throughout and there was condensed milk that went well with shaved ice. There was a long line around 30 minutes but it was all worth it. It is a must place to check out if you are in Boston. I got half pina colada and half mango minutas which I highly recommend getting. read more

Frio Rico - Pina colada minutas - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - East Boston, Massachusetts

I recently visited Peru this year and have been searching for a market back in Massachusetts that offers a variety of products from Peru. Thankfully I came across Frio Rico and today was my first time visiting and let me just say....I'm so pleased! They have so many spices, dried goods, and frozen produce from PERU!! A woman by the name of Luz "like Lucy" but without the y, was super helpful and offered some recommendations because I was clearly out of my element when trying to figure out what to by due to my lack of knowledge and my Spanish isn't very good. I will definitely be a repeat customer and fair warning...the desserts are definitely a hit! read more

Frio Rico - a variety of pastries for sale - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - East Boston, Massachusetts

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Get ajis in every configuration (canned, frozen, whole, paste), lucuma treats, passion fruit paste! Things that are hard to find in one place elsewhere in Boston! read more

Hidden gem that's worth the trip. I wish there were more authentic hole in the walls like this place. Highly recommend getting the minutas, specifically pina colada and Mango mix. It' s a shame that it's tucked away and not many people know about it but easily one of the best desserts in the city let alone the state. read more

You can find a looot of Peruvian products from spices to decoration. The prices are really good, love the quality of the products and I'm so happy as a Peruvian to find a lot of local products to make my meals. Oh! And the juices and desserts are amazing! read more

Update, partly for my own benefit: Continue to love the minutas--lucuma, mango, and coconut are stars. You get a huge cup, and we love getting drizzled condensed milk on top. The flavor is so saturated, and I've see them actually get frozen lucuma to make this, so pretty legit. Not as excited about the lucuma ice cream or jugo. Husband actually quite likes the ice cream, but I'm not such a big fan (def not sure, but might be made with powder?). Also not the best value, IMHO. Ended up surprise enjoying the alfajores. They seem freshly made, and the crunchy cookie has a light anise spice and rich dulce de leche filling. Other things that look like they're made in house and promising, that I want to try include the empanadas, tamales, and flan (crema volteada). And don't forget it's a store! It's nice to have a central place to get aji amarillo (for papa a la huancaina and aji de gallina), frozen choclo (large sweet corn kernels, what you may call hominy), and--though I've never tried it--cuy :) read more

Thanks Yelp for leading me to this treasure! Masquerading as a tiny ethnic food shop lies a source of tasty frozen treats called minutas - basically shaved ice packed generously into a styrofoam cup in a heaping mound, holes are poked into the hill of ice, then generous amounts of fruit nectars are poured over it, with patience to allow the juice to slowly soak in... condensed milk? Sure! Topped with a chunk or two of fresh fruit, with a straw and a spoon stuck in, we were ready to go to town for $3.75. Barely a bit of unflavored ice, this was an intensely fruity treat that took two to consume before it melted. Yum! I spoke with the shopkeeper of the similarities between this and the Taiwanese shaved ice dessert. Which came first? Her best guess was that it was adopted by her country from their Chinese immigrants. It is a short walk from the Wood Island T stop on the Blue line. Tip - if the store says it is open, yet the door is locked, hang around for a bit if you have the time, and they'll probably be back shortly. *** 6/2018 *** I really wanted a minutas (now $4.50), but it wasn't the right time for a sweet frozen treat, so instead, I picked up a single rather large alfajor to go for $1.90 after tax ($1.79 each) of 3.5 inches in diameter. Alfajores are delicate, crumbly cookie sandwiches filled with a creamy dulce de leche. They also have smaller alfajores by the plastic clamshell for $5 or $6 depending on how full you want the container to be. The cookies were reminiscent of American shortbread cookies in that they break easily between the teeth, which is great since the filling does not gush out the other end in a rapid escape. Neither cookie nor the caramel filling were too sweet, so it made for a nice treat. read more

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This small shop is so charming, and had all the things that reminded me of a past trip to Peru. We got Minutas and bread pudding and they were amazing. The wait was a little long, but so worth it! read more

Looking for imported groceries from Peru? Frio Rico has all the goods you are looking for. It is tucked away in a small corner on Bennington st... although it is tough to find parking, you find what you need right away, making it a quick stop. If you love shaved ice (minutas), ice cream and natural fruit juices, they have delicious and authentic flavors all typically eaten in Peru. Flavors such as Lucuma, Chirimoya, Guanabana, Maracuya are just (some) of the popular flavors in Peru. Chirimoya is my fav for sure, perfect for the summer time. If you are a dessert type of person, try the alfajor (or) alfajores if you want more than one-which in this case I encourage more than one, they are so so good. I became a fan of the alfajores sold here because they were massive and had a thick amount of dulce de leche (manjar blanco) in the middle. They also have Peruvian candy, desserts, ingredients used to make Peruvian dishes, frozen foods and a lot more. You will undoubtedly find what you need at a great price, even if you are simply just in search for some great ice cream during the summer. read more

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In love with their Alfajores!!! I get them from here every time. Their menu displays a variety of options for Minutas (like slushee with thicker flavored liquid on top), Jugos (Juice) and icecreams. The flavors they offer is unlike the others I've seen in the city. All are typical peruvian fruits and flavors. I really wanted the guayaba (guava) juice but they were out, so got the guayabana (soursop) juice instead which I loved. Those who aren't familiar with the fruit- it kinda tastes like papaya. They also have a store of multicultural groceries in the shop. read more

Looking for a new and delicious way to cool down during the summer heat? Try Frio Rico's Minutas. Basically, its a shaved ice in a cup topped with your favorite tropical fruit. Mango, Coconut, Pineaple, Banana (or all three mixed YUM), Lucuma, Soursop (guanabana), Tamarind ( my fav), Maracuya (passion fruit), Guayaba (guava) and I think strawberry too. Its home made syrups, not that chemical crap we are so used to, so this is a thick and creamy ice dessert, top it with condensed milk and voila. A couple dollars later, you have a delicious dessert. Their budin is lovely as well as their tres leches cake. If you are in search of Peruvian or other south american groceries, check them out, they pack a lot in such a small space! read more

Frio Rico - Pina colada minutas - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - East Boston, Massachusetts

Okay, so this place has the most amazing, freezing cold treats! It's like a snow cone made with finely shaved ice and exotic tropical fruits. I guess they call it a "minuta", and you can get stuff you've heard of like mango or passion fruit (that's one of my faves) but they also have fruits you never heard of. Lucuma is delicious! You have an option to have them put a little sweetened condensed milk on the top- just do it! Also, the portions are huge. (At a Boston ice cream place this would be considered a size extra large.) I am introducing all my friends to it. Although there is always a line, it seems mainly unknown outside of locals and Peruvians. Also, its a great place to get my ají amarillo (Peruvian yellow pepper sauce) now that the Hi Lo in JP is closed. read more

Frio Rico - Lucuma Minuta- shaved ice with lucuma fruit - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - East Boston, Massachusetts

This is such a great place for a cold treat on a hot day, which is exactly what we did. The line was literally out the door and we had to wait about 20 minutes, but it was well worth the wait. The Minutas were amazing for $4.73 and I got the Diablito (lime, chii, salt). It was a unique and refreshing taste that felt very authentic. I would love to come back and get some groceries from here on a less crowded day! read more

Frio Rico - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - East Boston, Massachusetts

This adorable little store has THE most delicious alfajores I've had in Boston!! So so so good, super fresh and they're a great value for the price you pay! They also have the large, single sized alfajores as well - love both sizes This has become a regular stop for me - I go almost weekly lol! read more

Frio Rico - Alfajores - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - East Boston, Massachusetts

Definitely try their minutas (shaved ice). It is a quick tasty healthy (well healthier than ice cream) summer treat! They use freshly made syrups and top each shaved ice with a piece or two of fresh fruit. I basically inhaled my mango minuta and also enjoyed the diablito minuta which has lime, salt and a lil hot sauce. read more

Frio Rico - Mango minuta and diablito minuta - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - East Boston, Massachusetts

After dinner in the area, you have to come to a family own ice cream parlor for Peruvian shaved ice! Must try cocunut and mango combination! It is a little sweet for my taste but it hits the spot. And the portion is huge, so remember to share! read more

Frio Rico - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - East Boston, Massachusetts

We had just had lunch at a local restaurant and were in the mood for some dessert so we decided to stop in at this shop. When we walked in I was excited to see all the amazing Latin food items they sold, but I was speechless when I turned to see their counter of fresh fruit. They had a ton of amazing fruit that looked incredibly fresh. We ended up trying their well know minutas and have to say that we were not disappointed. I bought a lemon flavored one while my partner bought their watermelon flavored one. Both were delicious and inexpensive. The shaved ice was made fresh and the fruit was obviously fresh as well. The staff here was great and it was nice to sit out front of their store under their umbrellas as we enjoyed our dessert. In the end this place is a hidden gem and needs a ton of recognition! read more

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I got a Mango minuta (shaved ice) with condensed milk. This was easily the best shaved ice I have ever gotten. Only around $5 as well. Definitely a hidden gem! The staff were extremely friendly as well. read more

The products sold here are very good. The problem with the store is they are not always open when they say they are or when they are supposed to be open. Tried to call, won't answer. Stood in the cold for an hour waiting for them one morning. Nothing! Not happy about that. Has happened before too. So I left as did other potential customers. Went to their competitor, Tutti Frutti, around the corner. read more

The name his changed, so it wasn't that easy to find initially. It' a bare bones spot, but very clean. The owner was nice and helpful. I went for the minutas, and they were good. Everyone in town was out of lucuma due to vendor issues, so we got the coconut one. It was good, but I bet the other flavors with the fresh fruit are way better. I didn't realize you could mix stuff because I would've put other fruits. The batidos were not good at all. My husband didn't finish his, and that never happens. The ice cream was Hershey ice cream, which is not my favorite, although the owner said they do normally have a lucuma ice cream, which I certainly would've tried. There was tons of fresh, tasty-looking tropical fruit for the minutas. Please note, this place is cash only. read more

Would give zero stars if I could. Got there at 10:58. They suppose to open at 10am. The lady came and i thought she say they open at 11. Lies. Then proceeded to lock the door in my face. Waited till 11:15 then delivery truck came and still said I couldnt enter. Between my wife and I we spend $250-300+ every trip. No more. Dump! This isn't how u treat customer. Lazy lady. Dueces read more

This place is easy to miss because its such a small place, but boy does it have all kinds of amazing stuff hidden inside! There's such a unique variety of Peruvian (and other hispanic cultured) products that you just want to buy it all! Ive bought lots of Inca Kola from here. Ive tried Doña Pepa because of Frio Rico, and they're such a great snack for any occasion! There is so much stuff that you need to come here multiple times to get a full grasp! They also sell ice cream, jugos (smoothies/juice), and minutas (shaved ice). Ive had a few of the minutas and jugos before. Theres a bunch of different flavors, and ones ive tried for the first time because of Frio Rico. Awesome place if you want to be adventurous and have some new flavors youve never had before! The piña colada minuta is my go to minuta. The staff is also very sweet and friendly people! Definitely recommend! read more

What a wonderful little find! Have been looking for different Peruvian products in the area and this store has everything! Peruvian snacks, spices, teas, grains and lots of treats. read more

your one-stop Peruvian shop! Particularly grateful for it during Christmas, as it has legit panetones and turrones. jajaja :) read more

Frio Rico - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - East Boston, Massachusetts

I had the lucuma ice cream. It is the first time I heard of this fruit, so I was excited to try it. It had a very smooth taste, almost like milk tea, with just the right amount of sweetness. They also have a variety of groceries imported from Peru, like quinoa, lentils, chocolate, panettone, and beverages. read more

Frio rico is so fresh and delicious!! On a 90 degree day I ventrured to East Boston in search of something cool and refreshing. There was a line out the door (its a little store) and everyone wanted a minuta, or shaved ice. The flavors were really unique like lucuma (native to peru) kinda tastes like a mango i guess. You can mix and match flavors, pretty sure they only take cash. The market is cute, but not hugely impressive, wish they were a tad bigger. Note - brush up on your Spanish before you go, because they had no idea what I wanted until my friend stepped in to explain. read more

They have the best rare slushies Better then anything Recommend everything they have for any American that loves slush read more

Lots of Peruvian goodies like Cua Cua and Doña Pepa. Bought a whole bag of the Doña Pepa to find out it had a eat before Sept 2015 date! Six months expired. Check those expiration dates. Also bought their home made Lucma ice-cream. It's ok not as good as the Donofrio. The lady working in the counter didn't seem too friendly. I complained about the high prize of an item and she replied "then put it back". Got the beef and chicken tamales and both were very salty. Not like my grandma used to make. The mini empanadas were soso. read more

Frio Rico - Expired Dona Pepa - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - East Boston, Massachusetts

I've never had shaved ice like this before! I was with my young son, so we split a (huge!) piña colada with condensed milk on top. Incredible. I'd like to go back and try the diablito -- limon, sal, Chile (lime, salt, chili). read more

One of the servers didn't speak English but the one who did was super friendly! She recommended us her favorite flavors of minutas (shave ice) and they were so good!! We got the pineapple, mango and coconut with ice cream in the middle and topped with condensed milk and fresh pineapples! I really appreciate the minuta here because the consistency is much closer to snow (similar to taiwanese style) than ice chips (like snowcones). I wish we were hungrier when we came so we could try some of the pastries. I will definitely be coming back here for the shave ice, pastries, fresh fruit, and juices! read more

Frio Rico - Coconut, mango, pineapple minuta with ice cream in the middle and topped with pineapple and condensed milk - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - East Boston, Massachusetts

This place is a neighborhood gem. During the summers, you have to wait at least 20-30 min in line just for the minutas, but it's worth the time. It's the same woman everytime we go and she's always so kind and generous. They drench the shaved ice with a lot of condensed milk and flavors along with fruit - it's so delicious and always hits the spot. I also love their snack selection and always feel justified to get a whole case of Inca Kola when I'm there. This place is a must-try if you're ever in Eastie! read more

It's a really cramped store and quite awkward to be honest. There's a bunch of Spanish produce in the store and then they have a counter where you can order the shaved ice. I got the mango shaved ice and I was quite disappointed... 1. It's overpriced and portions are small 2. It's flavorless (Once you got to the middle of the shaved ice, it was literally JUST ice) 3. This store is just overrated to be honest The employees were nice despite the fact that there was a language barrier, but I prefer Juli's ice cream more and they're located down the street from Frio Rico's so next time I'll go the extra mile. read more

It's a cute little shop in the middle of a residential street in east boston. After reading all the good reviews about this shop in here, I decided to pay them a visit. The shaving ice was ok. I ordered the mango one with the condensed milk on top. It abit too sweet for me and the ice melts really fast on a hot day. The staffs was pretty friendly and the services was very fast. They speaks little english and accepts only cash. read more

Frio Rico - a bowl of fruit on a table - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - East Boston, Massachusetts

Tiny Variety Store, in a questionable area, with some parking. Interesting offerings, including various pastries and marvelous treats. The shaved ice can be flavored with all kinds of cool stuff including fresh fruit! Definitely worth the wait in line. read more

It's been years since I've been here. I happily re stumbled across this place on Yelp. Hands down best authentic shaved ice treats. I remember getting the tamarind and the coconut. I may have to make a special trip out here for this place. read more

I'm from Panama so I've grown up eating razpados. This is by far the BEST razpados experience (Peruvians call them razpadillas I think) I have had in life! First off they are HUGE, I shared mine with my husband after having lunch at Jalisco's taqueria down the street. The razpado was loaded with fresh fruit and condensed milk and tasted like love. I want to go back. Be patient in the long line outside the door on a sunny day. It will be worth it! read more

Frio Rico - So good! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - East Boston, Massachusetts

Amazing little Peruvian dessert spot. They also have a small selection of Peruvian goods. I like their ice cream,shaved ice treats and I can get alfajores and tres leches and other cake here. Family owned and friendly. Love this place read more

Great peruvian products. www.friorico.com read more