This is one of two paleterias in Redwood City. $4 for a large scoop. pay cash to avoid the CC fee. - 4.6/5: Coconut ice cream. Uses coconut milk base and shredded coconut mix-in. Very creamy: Probably very high fat. - 3.9: Chongos zamoranos (milk curd) ice cream. Flavor is not distinctive enough; too artificial and too sweet. Too many stabilizers. - 1.5: Caffe ice cream. Flavor was too mild, and it had a half-n-half powdery milk flavor to it. On-street parking is very limited. read more

The ice cream blew my husband's expectations out of the water. He felt the strawberry ice cream was fresh, and the vanilla was creamy and flavorful. I liked the cookies and cream flavor but found it didn't taste quite like the Mexican ice cream I grew up with. Still good, I will ask for ingredients list next time. read more

My review would've been higher if I didn't get moldy bananas and I got a broken plate so I had to use the other side to cover it. My bed is a mess read more

Los Manguitos - Mexican Near Me - Redwood City, California

Foods like any other place like this but the service is so bad. I asked for a mangoneada unfortunately there wasn't any more and the lady suggested something else but not even 5secs passed and she was already taking someone elses order. How disrespectful, i didnt even get to react to what she said and was dismissed and ignored just like that. read more

First time trying fresas con crema and it was really good! It's not overpoweringly sweet and just right. It's a very filling treat. Parking is a little tricky with the construction going on that street but not hard to find. read more

Los Manguitos - Fresas con crema - Mexican Near Me - Redwood City, California

One of the best places to get some Fresas Con Crema, Waffles with your choice of ice cream topped with Caramel, banana, and strawberries. I've tried a few places around the bay area and NO ONE has the thickness of the cream on the Fresas con Crema like this place. As far as the service, yes most of the time there will be a line especially if it's a hot day, but it goes pretty fast and it's definitely worth it. read more

Delicious! Lots of Mexican dessert options, lots of ice cream, condensed milk, fresh fruit concoctions. Got two popsicles (paletas) and they were absolutely amazing. They had well over 15 unique flavor options including different strawberry variations, walnut and cream, etc etc. My favorite was the cream with strawberry which tasted like a strawberry milkshake. $2.50 each compared to $5 for comparable options in SF. Next time I'll be more daring and get one of their fresh options that look like a cream açaí bowl. They didn't have anything in English on the menu, but you can point to photos. read more

Los Manguitos - Mexican Near Me - Redwood City, California

this worker named Elo gave me and my friend $5 off ice cream because we were five dollars short y que dios le bendiga!

Whether you know Spanish or not, this wonderful frozen sweets shop has everything you can possibly imagine. Truly one of the hidden gems in the Peninsula. The price of $2.50/popsicle can be somewhat steep, but boy, do they taste amazing! Limited Spanish vocab gets you into this guessing game with the staff and customers, which in my opinion, one of the best experience ever! Me: What's that cream colored one over there? The one with the leaf on top. Staff: You know, "name in Spanish". You know how to say it? (looking to another Spanish speaking customer). Customer: Yeah, "name in Spanish". Soooo good (Looking at me). Me: I don't know what it is, but I'll take it! Remember to bring a cooler and fill it to the top! read more

Los Manguitos - Mexican Near Me - Redwood City, California

We bought 4 items, some were good, and some were great. Fresas con Crema - strawberry and cream, but there is some tartness in the cream, so maybe some sour cream or yogurt is added; topped with shredded coconut, oh so great. Strawberry and cheesecake ice cream - the texture made it just good in my opinion. Guava Paletas - this was actually my favorite, pink in color with tons of seeds, flavor was right on, not artificial, not too light. My neighbor's tree hangs over to my side with fruits on it. But this paleta is better than the real fruit. Chongos Paletas (milk curds, cinnamon and caramel) - a new flavor for me. It was just good. read more

El producto es bueno, pero el servicio es horrible. La atención que te presta el personal es demasiado bajo y no tienen nada de profesionalismo en lo absoluto. No tienen educación y no demuestran mínimo interés por el cliente, por lo tanto no les recomiendo este lugar para invertir su dinero. Si tienen dudas.. vallan a comprobarlo por ustedes mismos y comenten su experiencia! Quizás yo fui el de la mala suerte que me hayan tocado dos muchachas con muy poca educación y falta de profesionalismo. read more

Today, May 2, around 1pm I purchased three tortas. At the time there were two female workers and they told me it would be a 15 mins wait for 3 tortas but it took them 30 mins. Keep in mind there were no other costumers inside but me. Also, the phone kept ringing and they didn't bother to pick up. Once I finally got my order, I was beyond disappointed it was not what I expected at ALL. The picture of the torta that I ordered came avocado,tomato, lettuce, sausage, and jalapeños. I waited for 30 mins to receive a torta with just sausage, and mayonnaise. NEVER AGAIN will I purchase anything from here. Mayo 2 a la 1pm fui a manguitos a comprar 3 tortas. Cuando hise la orden la persona me dijo que se tardaría 15 minutos. Pero me dieron la orden en 30 minutos. Tomen en cuenta que no mas era yo en el lugar y las 2 personas que estaban ahí ni contestaban el teléfono para pensar que por eso se tardaron. "El chisme"entre ella era mas importante que "el servicio al cliente" pero esta bien 30 minutos no fue mi problema. Mi disgusto es que mi orden lo único que tenían era salchicha y mayonesa. Foto abajo. NUNCA MAS COMPRARÍA LAS TORTAS DE ESE LUGAR. read more

Los Manguitos - a half eaten sandwich - Mexican Near Me - Redwood City, California

Best Biónicos and raspados! A bit hard to find parking but the food and service are amazing.

Been here twice because we thought we'd give it a second try since the last experience was bad but NEVER again. There were two young women working together behind the counter & the entire time they were looking back to stare at us--mocking & laughing at us. & When we finally asked, "What's so funny?" One of the woman replied insensitively with "You guys only speak english." The entire time they were preparing our food they were talking & laughing at us as if we couldn't understand a word they were saying... I don't care if I'm mexican, asian, black, white--NOBODY deserves to be treated like that. On top of that, the two boys who watched it all happening while they were waiting for their food had the nerve to laugh at us too. They told us to "get our shit together" and before they left, one of them said he'll get his sister on the phone to "come beat the shit out of me." Some people (clearly) weren't raised right but who has the audacity to talk to grown women that way??? I know how I was raised & have no fear of standing up for what is right, especially when people fail to. I insisted in writing about our experience because nobody deserves to be treated like this & if I can avoid this for anybody, I will. The entire experience was extremely disappointing and uncomfortable & It's truly sad to know how hateful, insensitive and bitter people can be... The world needs a lot more compassion and love. It's times like this where our people need to be uniting, not spreading hate! read more

Love this place! We walked in with a giant order for paletas for a party, and they accommodated our request promptly and with patience and smiles. I had a mango paleta right away and was impressed by how big and filling it was, with chunky ripe mangoes in every bite. read more

I have always bought the same thing and today I had bad service, it should always be the same in customer service and food service but today they gave me the strawberries with cream without their topping and the corn for half the cup. read more

Los Manguitos - a plastic cup of yogurt - Mexican Near Me - Redwood City, California

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Delicious & fresh popsicles for $2/each. We got: + Strawberry & cream (fresh fruits and perfectly sweet/creamy) + Pistachio (I thought it had a slight strange taste to it. But it could have been because I tasted the strawberry & cream flavor first. Contains many nuts in each bite/lick) Cash only for transactions under $5 read more

Los Manguitos - Pistachio and Strawberry & Cream - Mexican Near Me - Redwood City, California

I'm gonna make this quick. The waffles are freshly made from their homemade batter. They are carefully pressed into the waffle maker and gently taken out. The result is a puffed up and cakey waffle that is about an inch thick but has a soft pillow texture. No crunch to it. I had Oreo ice cream on top with bananas and strawberries and caramel drizzle on top. They also poured condensed milk on top which gave more of a silky texture but sweet taste. This dessert is worth it. It'll get you full and pack your buds with sweetness for weeks. Try their other selections of ice creams and Mexican style Popsicles! read more

Los Manguitos - Mexican Near Me - Redwood City, California

Such a wonderful go to place! I wish they had a website or photos of correct menu prices on Yelp but regardless a staple dessert place for me and my family read more

We are in June and it's mango season, right!!! So why did I receive the most crunchiest non ripe mango in my Pico de Gallo??? The 8 pieces of jicama were dry. This place does not have good fruit. You will feel like me, like you wasted your money. Try the fruit spot across the street or on the corner of 7th Ave and Middlefield. The lady with the fruit stand in the Chávez Supermarket parking has better fruit as well. The only good thing here are the fruit paletas. read more

Los Manguitos - Mexican Near Me - Redwood City, California

Service could be better Ordered green juice Asked for ice Worker got mad Why get mad When asked simply for ice read more

Soooo yummy. I really like their mangonada drink. It is super good. The place is pretty small and independently owned. Nice service and the snacks are amazing. I definitely recommend coming here but beware of parking. It's a little hard to get parking during rush hour times. read more

If you want Mexican antojitos(cravings ) This is the spot . I Always go there for the paletas(popsicles) and they have so many flavors from vanilla and guayaba and hibiscus and tamarindo and strawberry and cream ! And mangoneadas read more

Los Manguitos - Mexican Near Me - Redwood City, California

I've been on a bit of a mangoneada run and this is my third such stop in the past month and could very well be my favorite. Located in Redwood City, Los Manguitos also has locales in the East Bay and San Jose. I found this location open early (8 am) and dropped by with a cooler in hand to pick up some great desserts to beat the now real summer heat. Service was friendly and I decided to order a bunch of paletas, essentially known as Mexican ice-pops made from fresh fruit. Nothing was labeled, but the friendly store lady was glad to tell me what each one was as best she could. There were a few that used Mexican fruit that we're unfamiliar with here, but for that one she even let me sample the ice cream version so I could get a sense of the flavor. Paletas are $2 and are all fresh made and I love the big pieces of fruit that are visible in each one like the strawberry or guava. I filled my cooler and left happy with the knowledge that I would be sharing some dessert goodness with others. The lady even threw in a freebie because I ordered so many. I also ordered my favorite mangoneada and the combination of fruit slush and mango pieces topped with tamarind and chili powder is again a winner in this heat. As I waited for my order, I perused the pictures on the wall and caught sight of Pina Loca, a huge pineapple filled with fruit slices and slush and another version of the mangoneada that looked spicier. It's an easy place to order so many thing because everything looks and tastes great, but it's mainly for take out with only a single table that I remember. Overall, this was a great stop. Great hours, great selection, and great service. They even offered ice to keep my cooler filled with paletas chilled and when I find my favorites, I'm sure I will be back. Best part? They accept credit cards, including American Express. Now that's something. read more

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Life is like a whole freezer case of unlabeled paletas at Los Manguitos. So many choices! All so very tempting! You can ask a million questions such as: "What flavor is this? What about that one? And that one?" "If you can only have one, which one would you recommend?" But in the end, you may just have to randomly pick one. I did that. Fortunately unlike life, you will likely be happy with any paleta you pick (okay, maybe not the bubble gum one). OR, you can just get one of each and take them home. I kind of did that, too. (I got 10 paletas home. Drive fast!) Okay, now let me get to the point. Los Manguitos is a small hole in the wall in a not so good part of Redwood City, hidden among other Hispanic/ethnic eateries and shops. I came here on a Saturday early evening and the place was packed with young adults and families with kids. A lot of customers got these bowls of colorful cut fruits mixed with what seemed to be lime juice and spices. Interesting but I really didn't care for the cut fruits. I came here for their ice cream and paletas (Mexican popsicles). They have more than a dozen ice cream flavors and even more varieties of paletas. Sadly they didn't label any of the ice cram and paletas. Seeing that the place was busy and I was the only non-Hispanic looking customer in there, initially I was hesitated in asking too many questions. But the girls who worked behind the counter were really nice and they tried their best describing each flavor. I ended up getting the pine nut ice cream and one of the strawberry based paletas. The ice cream was nice and creamy! The paleta tasted a mixture of sweet, salty, sour and spicy. It's so good! I had paletas once or twice before and they were usually commercially packaged. The ones at Los Manguitos, which I believe were house made, have a more vibrant flavor. I liked it enough that I picked up 10 more paletas and took them home. Some of the paletas started to melt a little by the time I got home so maybe next time I will bring a cooler. Just know that Los Manguitos is not really a sit down and eat kind of place. There are a few small tables I think (sorry my eyes were mostly glued to the paletas). Most people just stand and eat. Also, the floor is not the cleanest. So if you are one of those people who won't let your kids do anything out of fear of germs, then please do yourself and everyone a favor, stay away. Don't come here and then write a shitty review because you don't like the floor. I can't wait to come back here especially during the hot summer days! read more

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THIS PLACE IS THE EPITOME OF HOLE IN THE WALL DELICIOUSNESS.YELP NEEDS TO DISCOVER THIS AWESOME PLACE!!! Hopefully the above caps has drawn your attention and will bring this place to the public eye. I wouldnt be as enthusiastic about a place if it wasnt true :) I live in the San Jose area and I always like finding legit Mexican places, whether it is food or desserts. In this case, it is desserts. There are similar places to this in San Jose but they definitely do not live up to Los Manguitos standards. I was heading back from Tahoe and was purposely rushing back so I could try it before it closed at 9:30pm. I made it and it pretty much made my day :) WHAT I GOT 1) From the photos, the fresca con crema looked so bomb. It looked like yogurt with granola so I was a fan before I even tried it. The lady said that it wasnt what I was expecting but I was willing to give it a try since it was only $5-$6. She was right. It was definitely not what I expected. The creme is not thick and more watery than I expected. You have to mix it with the granola and the strawberries so that you are just slurping the dessert. It is very very sweet and I probably wont get it again. It is pretty good but since I dont like milk to begin with, it was a little bit too milky for my taste. 2) GET THE PALETAS or popsicles. YOU MUST GET IT. They are fresh and homemade and just plain delicious. If you are to get anything from Los Manguitos, it is their popsicles. They have so many flavors and I just couldnt choose. They have strawberries con crema popsicle, cookies and cream (Im going to try this one next time), and so many other flavors. The one I got is probably the best one you can ever get. It is kiwi, strawberry, mango paleta and it is soo fresh with actual pieces of fruit inside. There is actually a huge piece of kiwi in there! Every bite is soo good and I cant get enough of it. I was so willing to buy more and stock up but she said that they would melt in the next half hour :( **TIPS** 1) Cash only! 2) PALETAS!! TRY THEIR PALETAS. That is all. 3) ENJOY!!!!!!!!!! read more

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Wow, only 8 reviews?! The yelp craze potential here is ridiculous. This place is soo good. CALLING ALL YELPERS! CHECK THIS PLACE OUT! Like yesterday already. Cmon now. Next time you go to Redwood City for their taquerias, save a little room for desert. Los Manguitos will not let you down It's really a no brainer.. Fresas con crema are off the the chain gang like "what the hell". It's like a McDonalds fruit parfait on steroids, P90X, bowflex, and Thai-bo. Scoops of strawberries in cream topped with granola. Yeah buddy. They also make a mixed fruit con crema that has fresh strawberries, bananas, mangos, pears, papaya, and apples. Coated in cream and topped with granola and coconut if you want. This dish is huge, so you might want to share it with your foodie roadie.They chop up the fruit right in front of you, filling up a to go container. Then they shovel freshly sliced strawberries on top and add the cream and toppings. The paletas or popcicles are the best you will find anywhere. I challenge anyone to find one better. Until you try one, you'll never understand how good a popcicle can be. After you try one, you will compare every popcicle to the fresh made one you had at Los Manguitos. read more

I had such an awesome time here. Tip: Learn a bit about foods before you decide to eat 'em. 'Tis summer, so I'm on the lookout for great, cool treats. The paletas and fresas con cremas looked delicious and refreshing. I, however, decided to check out the mangonada, as an ice drink sounded lovely. In my ignorance, I wrongly assumed that a mangonada was like a mango slushie. I was woefully unprepared for what would enter my mouth: Spicy+Salty+Sour (with some expected sweetness..) Apparently a mangonada has lime, salt & chilis in it. The shock of unexpected & strong flavors was just a really funny experience for me. Once I was aware of what to expect, it was an enjoyable treat, but still quite different than other refreshing options. I need to check out those paletas now. read more

Los Manguitos - Mangonada - Mexican Near Me - Redwood City, California

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I am a huge fan of this little establishment! It's a magical land of fruit in Redwood City, I absolutely love their FRESAS CON CREMA!! My mouth is watering just thinking about it, the fruit is always fresh, ripe, and sweet!! 1. Raspados (shaved ice) 2. Bionicos (fresh fruit salad with yogurt and granola) 3. Aguas frescas (fresh-fruit punch) 4. fresas con crema (strawberries and cream) All items sold from fresh fruit no artificial ingridients They only accept cash. Try the Fresas con Crema and thank me later, deal? read more

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We love'm! Freshly made frozen fruit bars, juiced drinks, smoothies, and some wild and healthy fruit salads. They do have icecreams too. Much better than buyin from the armada fleets of the ever present paleteros at the parks and schools. read more

I finally had a chance to stop and check out Los Manguitos. They have about 2 dozen flavors of paletas, at least a dozen flavors of ice cream and aguas frescas (4 flavors that day, jamaica, canteloupe, tamarindo, and horchata). I tried the coffee ice cream and thought it was pretty good. At $1.25 a scoop, it's a good deal. The ice creams are not labeled with what flavor they are but you can guess pretty well. I didn't want to take up the servers time asking a million questions but will try to get more info another time. One of the more unusual ice cream flavors is chongos - the word "chongos" means "curds". It is made from milk and sugar and it is very well known in Mexico. It was supposedly invented by a nun in a convent who needed to salvage some milk that had gone sour and had begun to separate into curds and whey. I really wanted to try a paleta - will next time. Many interesting flavors. They've been open a couple of months according to the server. I believe she said their hours are 11 -9 every day. read more

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If this place were in SF, you can bet there'd be a huge line of mustachioed hipsters out the door of this tiny homemade popsicle store. But, it's not, which means that the popsicles here remain cheap and are easy to snag on a hot day. Their popsicles are chock full of ripe fruit and other fresh, healthy ingredients, and do not taste overly sweet. There's also a good selection of ice cream and other treats, but seriously, you're here for the popsicles. read more

This place is AMAZING! We ordered the Fresas con Crema and a Waffle, both of which were to die for. The portions are HUGE and the prices are low. The staff was very friendly, and although the interior isn't great looking its not bad. Come here for a hearty breakfast, a tasty snack, or a sweet dessert, you won't be disappointed. PROS -Amazing food -Good service -Low prices CONS -Neighborhood can be a little sketchy, especially at night -Interior isn't that nice, we ordered our food to-go read more

Los Manguitos - Fresas con Crema - Mexican Near Me - Redwood City, California

The coco paleta was absolutely delicious! Definitely going to go back and try the fresa con crema.

Our first time here and glad we tried them out. We tried lots of Popsicles (paletas) the waffles & ice cream, Fresca Con Crema, Mangonada. Best pick for us all was Fresca Con Crema! It's fresh strawberries with granola, coconut shavings, & this out of this world cream! We all agreed this was the winner. Mangonada is fresh mangos, with mango ice cream, chile sauce, and a tamarind straw. It was ok but not a dessert. Salty, very sweet, spicey,savory. Waffles were just good but not the best only bc I know how good waffles should taste. It was good-ok but wouldn't order this again. Popsicles are indeed fresh. I need to try more flavors bc there's so many. Pretty good tho! read more

Los Manguitos - Fresca Con Crema & Mangonada. The Fresca was better for me! - Mexican Near Me - Redwood City, California

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Cash only! I... love this place! It is quite close to where I work some every now and then, my co-workers and I will take a quick drive to get ourselves some paletas as a treat. They recently raised their prices to $2.50 but that's still quite the bargain for a delicious popsicle. I have only tried their paletas so this review is only for that. I always get the strawberries and cream or the strawberry ice. Both are great and contain real fruit. Such a great establishment! read more

2/4/17: After trying my first real Mexican popsicle, I HAD to find more... https://www.yelp.com/biz/la-michoacana-emiliano-zapata And of all places, in Redwood City. I would never have expected such a homey place nestled between neighborhoods of million $ mansions--like a little oasis of life in a dying desert of golden sand... But your eyes aren't deceiving you.... this place exists. And I was there. And this was what we had... 1. Diablitos $5 "shave ice, tamarindo syrup, chopped mango, salsa chamoy and powder chile pepper": Oh man, I totally get why Diablo hides its evil name within the title.... I can STILL feel this on the top of my mouth and down my throat, and deep in my gut..... 4 hours later typing here. It's HOT. It's cold. And it's frickin' awesome. Just like Mexico. (Just wish they got rid of the tamarind seeds sitting at the bottom--don't bite those or you might break your teeth! And wish they ground the ice finer too. That would have been perfect.) 8/10 2. Mango Sorbet / Ice Cream: Never had mango sorbet like this before. It's soooo fruity! Like a fresh, whole, fleshy mango that is just melting in your mouth. So much better than your standard American sorbet. You must try if you haven't had this before. I do wish it was tangier though, a bit less sweet. But still awesome. 8/10 I can't wait to come back!--so many more crazy stuff on their menu. Luckily it's right next to KL Wines, which I go to regularly; it won't be long until I have another box of treasures to pick up, and I will definitely come here afterwards! 5/5 #mexicanicecream #mexicanpopsicle #popsicle #icecream #mexicandessert #dessert #redwoodcity read more

Los Manguitos - Diablitos $5 "shave ice, tamarindo syrup, chopped mango, salsa chamoy and powder chile pepper" - Mexican Near Me - Redwood City, California

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Wow, I don't usually review places, but I just don't understand how this place doesn't have a million 5 star reviews yet. I took some of the pics here because I just couldn't believe how good everything looked. Complete experience was great. Flavors, atmosphere and employees were absolutely amazing. I am big on ice cream and this homemade ice cream was probably the best I have had (rivaling Marianne's in Santa Cruz). Ice pops were great also (super fruity). We tried a few flavors before deciding and employees didn't mind scooping multiple samples for us, which included: tequila, chongos and strawberry cheesecake. OK, this should be enough to give you an idea of how much I loved this place. Definitely coming back soon...can't believe I waited so long before walking in. read more

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This place is so awesome! It makes me feel like I'm in Mexico when I step into the store. All of the paletas (popsicles) and ice cream are made from scratch and taste delicious. I also love the tostilocos (chips with cucumber, jicama, nuts, hot sauce, and lime). You have to check this place out as it's a gem in Redwood City. I make the drive there whenever I'm craving a piece of Mexico. read more

While the neighborhood might not be what I'd call "safe" at night, there are very few desserts as novel and tasty as these paletas -- basically the Mexican equivalent of gelato as far as I can tell. The goal is to use super fresh ingredients and deliver very concentrated flavor. We bought at least 4 and were delighted with each, even though quite frankly we weren't super clear on what some of the ingredients were (e.g. fruits that aren't sold at Safeway). Highly recommended. Staff were very friendly and helpful, and I appreciated lots of families were going here. It's like happy donuts for the area. =D One employee was really concerned in explaining to us that a certain paleta had seeds in it that needed to be spat out -- so don't chip a tooth. Thanks for the heads up! Also: the strawberries & cream cup was really delicious too. Lovely. Go nuts here. read more