Las Ranas Refresqueria

Healthy dining

Vegetarian friendly

Solid smoothie. I got the Lone Star in small and it was $6.77. I'd say the small size is probably…read morearound 12 oz (kind of reminded me of a Starbucks tall). Smallish interior, just a few tables and some seating options. Parking lot was pretty crowded around 2pm on a Thursday.

it was really cute inside. great decor and the natural plants also made for a good background. the…read moremenu was great. the service was patient as i figured out what to order and helpful with my questions. the smoothie itself was really thick and not to my consistency preference. the taste was okay.

Earthcraft Juicery's Rainbow Avocado Toast

Sams all smiles with his bowl!

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Pitaya Bowl!

Thrive Juices

4.0(11 reviews)

2.5 mi•Galleria/Uptown

I went here to grab a few juices after my workout. It was the weekend, and they were a little busy…read morebut not too busy. I received my juices quickly, and everything was really delicious and very fresh. Customer service was great. I would definitely return. I also want to go back to try the açai bowl. A few people in front of me ordered it, and it looked really good.

Came here to use my InKind money! Got the tropical bowl. It took over 30 minutes to get my order…read moreand people behind me got their orders first. There was only one worker but she was the one who helped me place my order so there was no excuse. She also did not offer anything complimentary to make up for that excessive wait. As for the bowl, it was good but definitely not worth the $16. I wish she had added more grains since I had requested chia and hemp. The bowl was also a bit sweeter than I'd like.

Late Night Good Morning (5/5)

Green Juice with kale, celery, cucumber, ginger, green apple, and mint

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JuiceWell

4.4(231 reviews)

3.7 mi•Greenway

Love me a good Acai bowl! You build your own Acai bowl…read moretypically. They have different juices from the menu, the Acai bowls are chosen from a build your own menu. Unisex bathroom. Was a bit confused no one told us we had to grab a check list menu from the counter and check what we wanted in our build your own bowls.

Juicewell is one of my most visited spots -- and for good reason! The ingredients are always fresh,…read morethe flavors are clean and satisfying, and everything is made to order by the staff, they are friendly and willing to answer any questions. I love how customizable the açaí bowls are, and I always leave feeling energized and nourished. A must-try if you're looking for something nutritious and delicious!

ABCG (bottle). Purple rain smoothie sample and a wake up shot

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Dandelion Cafe - Bellaire

4.3(943 reviews)

1.1 mi

The Ice Coffee is so good! I had the ice Coffee with oat milk and the vanilla syrup…read more They make the oat milk in house and all their syrups. Plus this is a Big Plus they put coffee cubes, so the ice is made of coffee which makes so much sense so when it melts it's not watery. What a brilliant idea! Service is always good very friendly. And the atmosphere is so cozy. I love this place

All was great! I return back here for HTX restaurant week in Feb. it was my first time seeing the…read moreFebruary htx week. My son and I stop by for a breakfast/brunch which is served the duration of the hours of operation. Customer service was friendly. Food was fulfilling. We both ordered a waffle as a the first course. And second course I order the avocado toast came with an egg. And my son ordered his fav breakfast item, which are breakfast tacos. Water is self served. I really like the large windows with all of the natural lighting. We were the last customers of the day was service was still very friendly.

Strawberry & Cream French Toast

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JuiceLand

5.0(16 reviews)

4.1 mi•Galleria/Uptown

I got the "I Dream of Greenie" smoothie, which has hemp milk, peach, banana, avocado, kale,…read morespinach, parsley, cucumber, celery and spirulina. I placed the order through toast and it was ready on time. The employees are also very nice. I really enjoy my smoothie and am surprised at how filling it was!

I had some extra credits on class pass and decided to put it to good use. The address on Google…read moredidn't bring me to the right location without uptown park. I had to drive around a bit before I found it. It is very small and I don't think there's inside seating but there are tables outside. The staff were friendly and had my order ready when I got there. It was really yummy and I like that it was sweetened with dates. I'd go again!

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JuiceLand

4.2(41 reviews)

1.4 mi

Quick service but melted acai. Also couldn't enjoy the granola because it came in this hard ?frozen…read morepuck... UPDATE: The owner/corporate got back to me on the same day my review was posted and was able to make things right! I will def be a returning customer-- great customer service :)

Stopped in for a quick smoothie after my prenatal chiropractor session. I got the Saturday smoothie…read moreof the day, the Wild Child. I love all the ingredients in the smoothie. It was very thick. Their smoothies in general are on the thicker side.

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Fruteria Queens

4.6(20 reviews)

1.4 mi

Order the PINA COLADA! You wont regret it!…read more The pina colada 6$ is delicious. Seriously the greatest thing ive had this year 2024 . It was refreshing, and the whip cream they use is thick and smooth. Amazing flavor. Great presentation! Great service! 10x better than that bs dole whip from Disney World. Thank You Fruteria Queens! -Santangelo Balli Gonzales

Huge drinks for about $5/6 each. Ordered the watermelon juice which was amazing and so fresh and…read morealso got a strawberry lemonade.

Mixed fresh fruit smoothie

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Menu board June 2023

JuiceLand

4.3(108 reviews)

4.6 mi•West University

Honey Beaty smoothie was so good'. Way better than Smoothie King . Definitely going back for anotherread more

I came to this location expecting to receive my usual Thursday special. I do not like the hemp…read moreprotein, and at multiple other locations I have requested that it not be added without any issue or additional charge. Unfortunately, at this location, what should have been a simple request became unnecessarily difficult. I was informed that I would be charged extra simply for asking that the hemp protein be omitted. Charging a customer more for removing an ingredient is unreasonable and inconsistent with the experience I have had at your other locations. This was frustrating and disappointing, especially considering I have never encountered this issue elsewhere. I hope management reviews this situation and ensures policies are communicated and applied consistently across locations.

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Clean Juice

3.5(67 reviews)

3.1 mi•Memorial

The many times I've been to Brasica, Clean Juice always catches my eye! I've been saying in my head…read more"imma get there, imma get there", every time! Well today was finally the day! I walked in closer to their closing time, the place was clean and I was greeted with some great customer service, to the point where I got something for free!! (White Cashew Drink which includes Cashew Milk Maple Syrup Vanilla Cinnamon Himalayan Pink Salt (It's their new drink) It's good for pre and post workout. The best way I can describe the flavor is that it tastes like liquified vanilla bean ice cream. I also patronized and got their blue cold press juice which includes: Lemon Pineapple Agave Blue Spurlina Tastes like if you would purify the ocean and add the ingredients that's already in it. I will be back to try their smoothies!

Nice place to grab a Clean Juice smoothie or açaí bowl…read more Since it is walking distance from my newish office, sometimes I will walk there on a sunny day. Love their rewards program. Grabbed a free berry açaí which was available as a nice pick me up after work. Filled with açaí, strawberries, blueberries, bananas, honey and almond milk and topped with bananas, more berries and almond butter, it was such a clean, fresh and healthy treat. With plenty of parking and some cute seating inside, it is a nice place to stop for a midday or afternoon treat.

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Relaxation

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Cute interior

Nekter Juice Bar

4.1(100 reviews)

1.2 mi

My Order: Regular…read moreAçaí Bowl with Agave This location is tucked away from a Main Street , Bellaire. I now pass this location on my way to a weekly appt. I finally stopped by today. Customer Service was a 3, I walked in and waited by the counter for several minutes as the cashier was working behind the counter. No greeting or acknowledgement, until she took my order. It was very apparent that she was not having a good day. The bowl came out ok, this is my usual order when I have visited a Nékter in the past. Parking is no issue as they have plenty and a large lot. The business has seating inside and spacious. Food 4/5 Service3/5 Ambiance 4/5

I paid first but they made me wait. Took another person's order and made theirs first. Still didn't…read morestart on mine, I had to come and ask about it. Then they don't have almond milk for one of my drinks.. Poor service. I'll go to JuiceLand

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Julian F.

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3 months ago

love this place, the best prices, the whole community loves this place. great owner, don't listen to the bad reviews, everything here is delicious. read more

Ruth C.

Elite 18

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9 years ago

I came with my cousin, who lives in the area. I love that they have a drive-thru. We both had mangonadas, and I loved mine.

Dj Maxx Live I.

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4

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1 year ago

They have the best tasty ice cream. I've ever tasted in a long time. they are very polite and great service.

Berenice M.

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4 years ago

Love the place. Great music & snacks They now have added tamales & pupusas to their menu read more

Azul G.

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3 years ago

bad service they are very slow they should hurry up a lil more never coming back again

Maribel C.

21

4

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11 years ago

great food!

Las Ranas Refresqueria - icecream - Updated September 2026

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