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    Little Penguins Snacks

    4.5 (26 reviews)
    ModerateDesserts, Shaved Ice
    Closed • 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Raspa de fresa natural

    Blurry pic, but so happy to have found this snack shop in S.A. ! It's just like the ones I would visit in Laredo (I believe it's the same owners) and I could never find the right strawberry raspa when I moved here. This is simply the best one! Don't have to miss home so much now :) 10/10 perfect

    Their menu is extensive.
    Danny C.

    The only way this place could be any better is if it were in my backyard. I don't consider myself a foodie, and this review is solid proof of why. I found myself at Los Pinguinos ordering a bag of Flaming Hot Cheetos drenched, no... DROWNING, in nacho cheese. I know what you're thinking. You're right. It was amazing. I shared that treat so that I could try something else from Los Pinguinos. See, ever since my fiancee and her family moved to San Antonio from Laredo the hunt for a corn cup that meets their expectations has been going full force. The opening of a Los Pinguinos in San Antonio brought the decade-long-hunt to an end. Folks, it's here! Los Pinguinos #5 is basically the salvation you've all been praying for... as long as salvation comes in the form of corn kernels smothered in cheeses, chile, lime, and butter. If that's not your idea of heaven, then your search continues. For the rest of us, well, you can find us on the other side of the tracks at Los Pinguinos. Provecho!

    Tostadas Siberia
    Eliz R.

    Great snacks. I've visited the locations in Laredo quite a bit. The prices are very affordable! They have elote blanco or elote amarillo I like both, the elote blanco reminds me of the elote in the valley and the elote amarillo reminds me of the Laredo locations elote amarillo is also common in Houston. All in all this is the best place in San Antonio to get a corn in a cup which corn you prefer. I got tostadas Siberia and an agua de sandia this time but everything is good at this place.

    Jessica A.

    My favorite snack place. Very authentic Mexican corn on the Cobb. Lime shaved ice is delicious. Very friendly employees and clean tables and chairs to enjoy a snack. Parking is a headache and super limited. A little far away from my home but so worth the drive.

    a variety of food items
    Nathaniel G.

    Great affordable local spot! With all of San Antonio's best snacks!! Everything was fresh and made to order.

    Nuez co cajeta raspa with ice cream
    Alexander P.

    A snack bar where you can find everything! They have the best elote mexicano (for real) served with a side of their house chili sauce that's excellente! They also have real fruit chunks in their raspas, mango, pina, strawberry, tamarindo, pina colada, mangonadas ( the mangonada especial is the bomb!) Banana, coconut, nuez con cajeta, and melon. Dillys and the pinito which is like the nostalgic astro bomb! Clamato preparado, aqua mineral preparado, tostada Siberia, chicharron prep, their nachos and cheetos with cheese are drenched with cheese! and so much more.

    The "Dilly"
    Maria B.

    Pickle lovers rejoice! Only in San Antonio can you find a frozen treat called "The Dilly", and Los Pinguinos #5 makes the absolute best! Two scoops of frozen shaved ice (in the flavor of your choice), chopped dill pickles, chamoy drizzle, gummy bears, chewy chili candy, all served in a cup with a chili powdered tamarind stick ... its my addiction!

    Nacho pie is so good!

    I LOVE the Mexican corn from here it's delicious! Mixed with the liquid chile they give you it's even better. Their nacho pie is really good I highly recommend it. I don't know what chilli they use but its really good and its a big serving of nachos. Also cant go wrong with their aguas frescas, my favorite is Piña. The cups are pretty big and the aguas are always nice and cold. The most important thing is the customer service, these ladies are so polite and so fast at getting your order ready. Definitely recommend paying a visit here you won't be disappointed.

    They have a very nice banner that displays a few of their most popular snack selections.
    Amanda B.

    I have been to the Los Pinguinos in Laredo, TX and the snacks have always been amazing. I'm so glad they finally opened Los Pinguinos # 5 in San Antonio so I don't have to drive so far to satisfy my cravings! My favorite snack is their Elote Desgranado which is a cup of white or yellow sweet corn, mixed with mayo, a white cheese and chile. My husband always has a Frito Pie and says they are the delicious. The service is friendly and prices are fair. This is a must try if you're seeking a simple, yummy snack!

    White corn
    Jay J.

    This place is the bomb! I come here for there white corn all the time it's the best. If you like your corn really spicy ask for there other chile they have that's more spicy then the one they give you. Service is awesome and fast.

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    Thank God that they are finally bringing things from Laredo to San Antonio I highly recommend this place.

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    Overall: Such a fun spot for cheesecake! Definitely worth checking out if you're a cheesecake fan…read more Parking: There's a small parking lot right by the shop, but it can fill up pretty quickly. We were able to park, but I could see it being an issue during busy times. Seating/Ambiance: The indoor area is pretty small, with just a few tables. They also have some tables outside along the side, which is nice when the weather is good. It's more of a quick dessert stop than somewhere I'd plan to hang out for a long time. Cheesecake: You can get cheesecake by the slice or in individual jars, which I thought was a cute option. They have a good variety of flavors. We tried the Turtle cheesecake and it was delicious! Rich, creamy, and definitely hit the spot. Bonus: They have a loyalty/reward where after 10 jars, you get a free jar, which is a nice incentive if you live nearby or become a regular. One suggestion: My only complaint is that I wish they had a description of what's inside each cheesecake flavor. You have to ask about the ingredients/fillings for each one, which makes it a little harder to decide when there are so many options. Everyone's very nice. You select your cheesecake & then go to the end of the counter to pay. Overall: Cute little cheesecake shop with lots of fun flavors and the option to get individual jars. Parking and seating are limited, but the cheesecake is definitely worth a visit. Would come back to try more flavors!

    Very yummy and aesthetically pleasing place. There's wifi here but not a lot of good space for…read morestudying. I tried the limited edition raspberry black sesame (6$), cookies and cream (6$) and the space in picnic? (9$, the lemon meringue, blueberry one) My favorite was the lemon meringue (9/10), then raspberry black sesame (8.7/10), then cookies and cream (6/10). The meringue was such a nice texture and the berry brightness and lemon was wonderful. The raspberry was perfectly tart in contrast with the nuttiness of the black sesame. The cookies and cream were just average to me, nothing special. Service was decent and you get to keep the jars. They have one dollar off frappes M-Thrs happy hour (3-5 i think?) I would come back to try other flavors! Makes a great gift.

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    4.5(35 reviews)
    2.8 mi•Tobin Hill

    8 courses of dessert may seem like too much, but Nicosi has made the change in my mindset after my…read moreexperience here. The word dessert escaped my mind throughout the process. We waited by the Pullman Market porch area for our tasting and they came out with mini frozen hibiscus drinks. I expected sweet, but only had tart flavors that stimulated my palette. Finally, me and my friends were taken in to a private dark room with the seats surrounding the kitchen where the magic was about to happen. The 8 course comes with 4 different flavor profiles and 1 alcoholic drink per flavor type. The most memorable profile was umami with the jerk chicken and bitter with the banana and chocolate. These two topped off as my favorites. The chocolate with my banana was the best I had ever yet. The bowl had to be picked clean. The chefs walked us through each of the dishes and explaining the story behind as well as any questions we had. We all had a blast with the tasting and would come back again. Don't forget, you get a fortune cookie to take home!

    Definitely a one-of-a-kind experience! No phones allowed to be able to be present in the magical…read moremoments. The food was so fun and the presentation is like a show! They have a storyline to create a plot for the "dessert" creations. The pastry chefs interweave sweet, salty, sour, spicy, and umami throughout the evening AND is also paired with a drink per dish. They tell you how to eat the dish for maximum enjoyment of the desired taste experience. They do an excellent job of creativity, presentation, and combination of flavors. Such an intimate setting. After it's all done, they do part you with a BIG fortune cookie with a handwritten fortune! This is the time where you are allowed to pull your phones out. And you can also step in the kitchen area and take pics. Menu does change. I'd definitely go again!

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