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    Los 3 Pinguinos

    4.7 (22 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed
    Happy hour specials

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    Crepe w/ oreo ice cream
    Dulce M.

    First time trying this place and everything was amazing! The food and dessert were delicious. We had the carnitas panini and a crepe with ice cream, both were really good. Also tried their strawberry shake which was pretty good and refreshing. The service was excellent; we were greeted with such a great attitude. The place also looked very nice and clean. I would definitely come back!

    Raspados
    Ryan W.

    Tl/ DR: A cute little establishment for all of your snacking and sweet dessert needs. Service: We were greeted by very friendly staff. We kept walking past this establishment on our walks and decided to go in to give them a try. We were greeted with friendly smiles and had all of our questions answered. 5/5 Ambiance: There's some seating available, but it would be difficult to cram multiple large parties. Everything looked clean and prices to items are clearly labeled. 4/5 Food: There are a wide varieties of snacks and foods. Given it was a hot day we opted for raspados. Elite tip, they have some that are lactose friendly. You also get the option of adding a condensed milk topping. While this is refreshing, it was very very sweet. I'm not an overly sweet drink person but I think many would enjoy this. I thought prices were also quite fair. 3/5

    Cindy V.

    I came across this place by scrolling through Yelp to see what's new around me. I was surprised to see that there's an Antojitos place near downtown which honestly is very smart. I work downtown and wanted to see where this was located so I figured I would give them a try. They're located off second street according to their address in a wooden building but the parking and official entrance is off Winter Street. Once I arrived I was excited to see that they also offer Tortas, which worked out for me since I was hungry. The torta menu is limited, they offer carnitas, ham and cheese and a Hawaiian torta. I noticed that they also have a turkey panini. I started talking to the owners and he mentioned that they just opened in October, their current hours are M-sat 11-8 and on Sunday's 11-7. They did say the hours are subject to change as they are still trying to get a good groove going. The first time I went was on a Friday at around 4:30 which was perfect since I didn't have to wait in line. The second time I went was on a Tuesday at around 11:40, they did have a wait since that's around the same time the high school off second street has their lunch. I would suggest to go a little bit after or call in your order if you're in a hurry. Now on to the food..... I'm going to combine the food from both visits. Yes, I've gone twice already since the service is excellent, and you get your moneys worth in their snacks and tortas. I highly recommend to get the Carnitas Torta, the portions are great and you also get chips on the side with a homemade dip that's also pretty tasty. They were kind enough to give us a sample of the champurrado which is a traditional drink usually with a chocolate flavor, think of it as a thicker version of a hot chocolate. It's perfect on a cold day. I also got to try the Hawaiian torta, it tasted great but I would stick to the Carnitas one going forward. The Hawaiian torta came with ham, pineapple and cheese versus the Carnitas which come either cabbage or lettuce, tomato and jalapeño. In fact we all agreed that to Carnitas torta was a hit. We also tried the Esquite which is corn off the cob warmed up and served with your choice of mayo, cheese and powder chile, also recommend. I did not get to try the buñuelos but a friend that was with me did and she said, "This tastes just like home." That's a great recommendation for me and will give those a try on another visit. I will definitely be going back since it since it had more pros than cons. The only con is that the inside is small so it only seats 4 maybe 5, how ever they do have patio seating outside which is going to be perfect on the warmer days. Parking is better off Winter Street as well. The biggest pros is that they offer great customer service, the portions are a good value and the food is delicious. I'm glad I have something like this close to work.

    Los 3 Pinguinos
    Suzanne L.

    Say No Less. Bomb AF! This is a brand new mom and pop shop kind of thing in 2nd street and Winter. Although there no real parking there is convenient street parking (parallel park). Once you walk up the few wooden stair steps you walk into the store and it sends off a cute but also cool vibes. It's not just food, it's not just drink but it's also Antojito as well! Once you walk in you see Giovani welcoming my friend and I into the store. I felt a warm welcome and it wasn't awkward at all to be in a store. There were A LOT of amazing food, drinks and antojitos as well. I am in love with this place not gonna lie definitely will be coming back. Now to the food: Paninis: 10/5 I am not going like I am a snob for paninis because there was a time someone I cared for before she past made the best paninis in the world. I been trying paninis and they never even come close to that standard. Except Giovanni at Los 3 Pinguinos I was close to tears eating this because it tasted so good and so similar it brought me back the happy memories that I had with someone I cared for and loss. Torta: 5/5 Tortas were nothing but AMAZING. Let's just say he did not go cheap on the food. He asked if you wanted the jalapeño tomatoes and avocado and what nots. It was not a small torta but what make him stand out amongst the other places is that he did toast the bread which I love. Bionico: 5/5 I was craving for this for a long time. Even beg my friend to make this for me until she took me here. Basically a Mexican fruit salad fresh apples bananas strawberries with some kind of sweet cream (which wasn't really sweet) coconut shaving and chocolate and what not. Eskicheetos: OMG such a bomb snack. The hot Cheetos, the cheese, the corn, the Parmesan cheese the spicy powder. Nothing short from the amazing snack. Mangoñada (slush) so good especially in the heat. Vanilla Raspado: so good. Cucumber Lime water was so good and refreshing. Service: 5/5 Giovanni service was nothing short from having an AMAZING customer service. He was very welcoming and very attentive and paid attention to my allergies. We sat here for a while and he did not try to shooo us and try to make us leave. ***Currently Giovanni is the only one working there right now as I see So please don't expect a fast food service. ***

    Shaun W.

    Great food and value. This is a new store opened in one of the wooden buildings on 2nd street, diagonally across from Innovations High School. The staff who worked there when we visited were very nice and kind enough to explain each snack to us, since we are not so familiar with Mexican snacks and desserts. We ordered Eskicheetos (cheese corn with chipotle sauce, and mayonnaise on top of a bed of Cheeto) and Fresas con Crema (sliced fresh strawberries with cream, topped with crispy rice, coconut, and granola for crunch). Both were very delicious and fresh. Would visit again!

    Fresas con Crema
    Juan V.

    I was so excited to see a Mexican antojitos place open in town. The owner, Vani is amazing and so nice. We tried the food and it was DELISHES. Excellent customer service. We are so excited to have a go to spot for the summer. this place is a must try!!!

    Love this place!!!
    Ruth K.

    An absolute must must must!!!!! Owner is the most welcoming, friendliest, warmest person possible. Everything we tasted was DELICIOUS!!

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    Very good place. Great food. And awesome customer service. Overall pretty cool place. Would highly recommend.

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    Came for the first time from out of state, great place, great employees! Ice creams are really good!

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    Black Rock Dessert

    Black Rock Dessert

    4.4
    (301 reviews)
    0.7 mi
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    This place felt like Willy Wonka opened a milkshake bar for the Instagram generation…read more We stopped by Black Rock Dessert while looking for ice cream and instead found milkshakes on steroids. We ordered the Dust Storm: a vanilla milkshake with chocolate bits, topped with a giant blondie skewered dramatically on top, plus whipped cream, sprinkles, and chocolate drizzle. The rim of the jar was coated in marshmallow dip and graham cracker crumbs because apparently subtlety has left the chat. Honestly, the presentation was on point and exactly the kind of milkshake kids dream about. Which is why we ordered it. My tween declared it "the best milkshake I've ever seen in my life," and honestly, that alone made it worth the stop on our mother-daughter trip. Taste-wise, it leaned very sweet for me and didn't have a ton of flavor depth beyond sugar overload. But clearly the goal here is maximal fun and aesthetic, and they absolutely nailed that. It's basically a photo op you can drink. The shop itself was surprisingly quiet when we visited in the evening--we had the whole place to ourselves--but there were games to play while waiting for our order (we pulled out Pick Up Sticks, which transported me straight back to my 90s childhood living room). The ladies at the counter were also incredibly kind and patient explaining the menu and flavors to us. If you're looking for an over-the-top dessert experience your kids will talk about for days, this is your place.

    I am a bit torn on Black Rock, but it's a great dessert spot nonetheless…read more Stopped in at Black Rock Dessert on a Thursday evening. Just one lone employee was running the place. In my opinion, it wasn't enough. There was a steady flow of people, and she couldn't keep up with orders and customer service. We opted for two small scoops of ice cream for the kids: chocolate and Cinnamon Toast Crunch. We also ordered the sizzling blonde brownie sundae. It was about $20 for three items. The ice cream was very good, especially the Cinnamon Toast Crunch. Very unique flavor and great texture. The blondie was a bit of a letdown. First, the blondie was not "sizzling". It wasn't even really warm. Only placed in a waffle iron for a few seconds. Second, it seemed very dry and crumbly, maybe even overbaked. I thought the ideas at Black Rock are fun, and I think trying one of their milkshakes should be my next visit. However, there are a lot of great ice cream spots in Reno. For just ice cream, I think there is some heavy competition.

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    Sierra Nevada Bakery And Creamery

    4.8
    (79 reviews)
    0.7 mi
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    YELP REVIEW PROMPT…read more Checked on Yelp for a dessert spot that I haven't tried before. Sierra Nevada Creamery and Bakery was a quick four minute walk from our lunch spot so we thought why not! It's located right next to the Pioneer Center for Performing Arts and has a very small parking area. There are restaurants on either side so there is also street parking. It was a warm day so I decided on a double scoop in a cup, one pistachio and one sea salt caramel. The double scoop was huge, definitely no skimping and only $10. There was one person ahead of us and then tons of people piled in after we did so we got there at a really good time! There was only employee working (I think he may have been the owner). I felt so bad because it was just him and he had a line almost out the door but if he was stressed he did not show it. He was friendly and so professional. The inside is pretty small but there some places to sit and if the inside is full the grass area right outside isn't a bad place to enjoy your treats. I would recommend for sure and I definitely want to go back and try a chocolate chip cookie. Things to note: Read his story on the ice cream menu. I enjoyed it and that is what makes me want to return to try the chocolate chip cookie.

    We stopped in to Sierra Nevada Bakery and Creamery for a little afternoon treat after a nearby…read moreshow. I was surprised to see this place as I've driven by this strip of businesses many times and never noticed this particular spot. They offer homemade treats, but mostly ice cream. They have an almost unmatched selection of non-dairy ice creams and sorbets. A nice surprise. The gentleman helping us was very nice and gave us a full rundown of how they make everything in house. He offered samples and suggestions. I sampled the flavor of the week, Lavender Honey Matcha, and the coconut cream coffee. My kids decided on the mango sorbet and the classic strawberry. Everything was delicious. The coconut cream ice cream had great flavor and texture given that it was non dairy. My wife and I decided on the matcha flavor of the week. It was very refreshing. The strawberry had real chunks of strawberry which is always a treat. My biggest critique is the texture of the ice cream. This stuff seemed very crumbly. I prefer a much more "chewy" or "sticky" ice cream if that makes sense. This stuff was more "dry" and less "creamy". There are some other local shops in the area that make great ice cream exactly how I like it, which is the only reason for 4 stars. I'm not sure this would be my top place for ice cream again. The smallest "one scoop" size is actually nearly two full scoops. Could be a good thing for some, but a kids scoop is always appreciated for my toddlers, especially a a slightly discounted price. That is not an option here. There are a few small tables inside to enjoy your treats and lots of to-go options which is always nice. The place was clean and well decorated. It was steadily busy while we visited, indicating that this place is likely here to stay. Overall, worth stopping in if you're in the area. The flavors are unique and tasty and the non-dairy selection is fantastic.

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    Sugar Blvd

    Sugar Blvd

    4.8
    (81 reviews)
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    Sugar why must you close?! Literally the best ice cream and of course custom cones in Reno! Im not…read morereally sure how I am going to live without another one of your strawberry shortcake cake cones. Im really hoping for a miracle that you change your mind about closing.

    I recently took my 3-year-old on an outing to check out Sugar Blvd Ice Cream Shop. The space is…read morehard to miss! The interior is completely pink and very fun. They also sell soaps and bath products shaped like realistic desserts, which I love and thought were such a cute touch. My daughter chose the pink strawberry ice cream with the pink strawberry cone. The flavor was great. It tasted fresh with real pieces of strawberry throughout and nothing artificial-tasting. I also liked that the cone itself had strawberry flavor woven into it rather than just being dyed pink or coated in toppings. I originally planned to get a second flavor to try, but the single scoop cone was over $10 so we decided to just share. We also came after seeing an Instagram post about their seasonal Lucky Charms cone and thought it included the ice cream shown in the photo, but it turned out to just be the cone. The advertising appeared to be made with AI and, for that reason, was a bit misleading when it came to representation of the ice cream available. Parking was probably the biggest challenge. The lot is very small and with the one-way directions in the lot, and around the block, it took a bit to find a spot. Inside there are only a few seats. There were four stools at a counter, and with another family there we ended up sharing a single bar stool. The bright interior makes it a place you want to hang out, but the limited seating makes that tricky. Still, the ice cream itself was very good and it was a fun outing with my daughter.

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    Lazy Sundae Truck

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    4.7
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    We were lucky enough to partake of this fabulous ice cream truck that was part of a BBQ to which we…read morewere invited. The premise of the Lazy Sundae Truck is simple. Delicious ice cream sandwiches with fresh baked cookies and scoops of ice cream as well as waffle cones and kid sized cones with ice cream. The more impressive part of Lazy Sundae is their execution. Despite crowds, they expertly churned out ice cream sandwiches and ice cream scoops of multiple flavors (Blueberry, Strawberry, Vanilla Bean, Chocolate, Mint Chocolate, Birthday Cake) and numerous cookies (Snickerdoodle, Peanut Butter, Chocolate Chip). Our order: Snickerdoodle Cookie Sandwich with Vanilla Bean - super fresh cookie with a huge scoop of delicious vanilla bean ice cream. I'm not sure if they outsource or make their own ice cream but it's high quality. Super soft and fresh snickerdoodle Cookie. Peanut Butter Cookie Sandwich with Strawberry Ice Cream - huge chunks of strawberry and a very fresh peanut butter cookie. It's delicious! Mint Chocolate Chip with Waffle Cone - Surprisingly the ice cream looks almost like vanilla and has no trace of the radioactive green color you see in most store bought mint ice cream, but the mint flavor is strong and unmistakable as well as a perfect match for the delicious chocolate chips. Overall, I was super impressed with this ice cream truck. Quality was phenomenal and every flavor was superb. Highly recommended!

    We did not actually use Lazy Sundae BUT their customer service was amazing. We had an event planned…read morewith another vendor and the day before our event they called to tell us that they doubled booked themselves and were unsure if they could make it. I called Lazy Sundae in hopes for a miracle but they were already booked (it was the middle of summer so I wasn't expecting them to be available) however they referred me to a couple other businesses in town to see if they could help. I just thought it was super awesome for a business to refer me to its competitors to help me save our event.

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