Amazing...went back today ..slushie lime ..reposado coconut ..amazing ice cream treats ..one of a kind mission..can't ask for anything better ..try this special Mexican ice cream ..inexpensive options ..colorful ..fun in sf Note review 3250 read more

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It's seems the San Francisco Summer it's still on from day to day. The San Francisco Summer in Autumn has got an extension. When San Francisco gets a sunny day it is most likely that you feel it sunnier in the Mission. The microclimate in San Francisco gives neighborhoods like the Mission to receive more sun. One place to cool out and enjoy an ice dessert is on 16th street. They have many flavors of ice cream. They say every weekend in the Mission is Cinco de Mayo and you can enjoy a good treat at the corner of 16th and Julian street at Nieves Cinco de Mayo. On a Mission extended Summer but still Autumn stroll on 16th street I stepped inside Nieves Cinco de Mayo and was overwhelmed with so many different choices of ice cream. The ice treats come in all flavors but I wanted to try something I haven't tried before. I first got the rose pedal ice cream and it was creamy and tasty. It was more savory than sweet and it was just the way I like an ice treat. I then got the cheese ice cream and I thought it would be cheesy but it was savory and the cheese was not as creamy. You can taste the cheese bits in each bite. These ice cream are soft but the taste is solid and the ice cream doesn't get soupy even after a half hour of still enjoying it. Go inside" Nieves Cinco de Mayo" on 16th street where ice treats make people on a hot day "smile " they have ice cream by the "pile" with different deserts made in an authentic Mexican "style " The Mission is where in San Francisco my family "settle" lived between the barrio and the" ghetto " far from Conservatory of Flowers in Golden Gate Park's by "Peacock Meadow" but you can go on 16th street and enjoy ice cream at Nieves Cinco de Mayo with flavors like cheese and " rose pedal" read more

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Local joint that sells mexican fruit and ice cream. Everything that you can get from a mexican fruit cart but in a super cute shop with indoor seating. We loved the mangonada mini that was extremely large and we could not finish it with two people. Mango was fresh and the mango ice cream was refreshing. For only 7 dollars with fresh fruit, tajin, chamoy, and tamarind candy. They also sell lots of freshly made mexican snacks. Service was quick and friendly, everything is really clean. 100% recommended! read more

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While in the Mission, I felt like getting some ice cream, so I stopped in here. They have a lot of different flavors, some of which sound similar on the menu. Note that they charge an additional $1 for using credit and debit card to pay, regardless of amount, so bring cash if you want to save money. I opted to get the rose petals and burnt milk ice cream. I tried the guava, but wasn't a fan of it. They accidentally gave us one cup of rose petal and one of burnt milk but let us keep it - we intended to just get one cup with one scoop of each flavor. It helps if you know some Spanish. The rose is very syrupy and has strong rose flavor. The burnt milk tastes like creme brulee. Overall, I liked the ice cream and they have various dairy and fruity flavors. Reasonable prices. read more

Nieves Cinco de Mayo - Rose petals and burnt milk - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Francisco, California

My friend and I shared the medium mangonada which is perfect for two people. The mangonada has mango shaved ice , fresh mango chunks, a tamarind straw, chamoy, and tahin. I love sweet, sour, spicy, and salty foods and this was an amazing combination of those flavors. The only thing that could have made this better was if the mango were riper. Other than that, this is a really great treat for a warm day! Also, for those who are coming here for the first time, there is a $10 card minimum! read more

Nieves Cinco de Mayo - Mangonada (the medium size) - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Francisco, California

I love coming here to pick up some of my favorite Mexican candies-- they have a pretty big selection at reasonable prices, and they take credit card/apple pay! I haven't tried their ice cream or other snacks yet but recently tried their mangonada ($7 for a mini). They have a range of sizes you can choose from that fits your budget/stomach space. The mango sorbet was fruity and sweet with a satisfyingly grainy ice texture that almost reminded me of wet sand (in the best way possible!). The downsides were that the cup had a lot more chamoy than I thought was necessary and most of the mango pieces were really sour. read more

Nieves Cinco de Mayo - Mini mangonada - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Francisco, California

always pass by here and thought I should finally get a juice on a nice warmer day. One staff member loading in supplies was helpful to let me know the counter to order was on the other end (as I was looking at the menu to the right ) and the staff were singing and seemed to be in a good mood. It also smelled like elote that day and it was def tempting to order some. As someone who is picky about fruit though I do wish the drink would have been colder instead of room temp. Still good though. Definitivamente regresaría otro día que esté antojada de fruta (: read more

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Simple and tasty street food. It's such a great place for an any day treat. Definitely stop by. They have an assortment of chips, candy, and drinks to choose from in the back. You'll find something you like if you just give it a chance. read more

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Wonderful cut up mango... great fruit, ice cream... treats. Worth a stop ... great service.. Great sweets.

Quantity and quality seems to have gone downhill.. too much mayo in my elote, not enough fruit in my chamoyada. I used to love this place but it's not what it used to be read more

Wow the choices here are great! They have mangonadas which are difficult to find. They also have chamoyadas which is what I ordered it has lots of fruits and chamoy which I love. They also have elote sold while or in a cup with seasoning. There are also ice cream and frozen flavored ice choices. Perfect place for a warm day like today! I will definitely return to try other items and also bring other people. So happy I stopped here. read more

Nieves Cinco de Mayo - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Francisco, California

Almost skipped out on this place after someone just answered "no English" then hung up so quickly and suddenly when I called to ask if they accept cards or cash only (ps- they now accept cards, but with a dollar fee)! We'll be trying out other spots around the city before coming back. Pretty cool that they have a little store in the back filled with Mexican candies/snacks/drinks! A more accurate personal rating on our first time here would be 3.5 stars. *WAIT TIME- our party of 2 arrived around 6:15 pm on a Wednesday night and waited behind a line with 3 ppl ahead of us, then waited for at least another 20 minutes for our order to be ready. *AMBIANCE- despite this spot being located on a street that did not feel the cleanest or safest, they definitely put in effort with keeping their interior clean and bright. They also played music on their tv, which brought more lively vibes in there. *QUALITY- no WOW factor on what we've tried so far, but we were a fan of their prices and that they have a "mini" size available. Personally thought their mangonada was a bit lacking, and got very caught off guard by the shredded coconut and raisins mixed inside their fresas con crema. *CUSTOMER SERVICE- okay! Phone service could have gone better, but thankfully everything went fine after arriving in person. *OUTDOOR SEATING- n/a, not dog friendly. They do have indoor seating available in there (4 high round tables with 2 stools each) *PARKING- parking can definitely be tough around here, but we got lucky and found metered street parking around the corner right across the BART station (free after 6 pm). Just be extra vigilant of your surroundings when walking there. read more

Nieves Cinco de Mayo - Fresas con crema & mini mangonada - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Francisco, California

Shaved vanilla ice with hair inside, OMG . This is abhorrent. My youngster became ill and became quite nauseated. I assumed it was because it was overly sweet, but when I saw this strand of hair stuck in the shaved ice, I began to wonder how many he swallowed since he was drinking from the straw. This is completely unacceptable to me. I spent around $75 for different flavors and their "homemade" ice cream and am now throwing everything away. I'm not returning to this filthy place read more

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What could be better on a beautiful summer day! Maybe before your stroll in the mission, or after as a pick me upper. It's always the right time to have a scoop of homemade ice cream, even a Mangonada with fresh mango ice cream! Now if you're trying to take it to another level grab a corn on the cob with all your fixings. It won't disappoint. They also carry a varsity of different Mexican products like traditional fruits, candies and other snacks. Give it a shot with all the different varieties you won't be disappointed! read more

Nieves Cinco de Mayo - Mangonada! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Francisco, California

Cool place. Small, very family like. Good prices and love the variety available. Will come again.

We had the small guava sorbet and a mini mangonada. I loved that there were a variety of sizes and that we could get small sizes of the desserts. The guava sorbet was really fresh and yet not too sweet. The mangonada has very fresh mango and yummy sorbet as well. Although there was only one person in front of us, we waited at least 5-10 minutes because the staff was busy hopping away. There were at least two others working there but only one actually working on the orders so I found that to be odd. The line was really long as we were leaving but it was still well worth the wait because it was so fresh. Both items cost only $8.50 for both so the prices are also reasonable. I had already had lunch but they also have elote for $3 on the cob or cheaper in the cup. This place is really good and I'm glad we found it! there is a large seating area and a huge dessert menu - we will be back! read more

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Ordene un tostilocos y me pusieron casi la media botellas de camoy y aparte la cajeras andaban con un carácter de lo peor y ni ganas de regresar dan la verdad read more

Nieves Cinco de Mayo - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Francisco, California

The Mission is becoming less and less the mission, so thank God for places like Cinco de Mayo holding it down with delicious Mexican treats of all sorts in the heart of the Mission, right by 16th St BART. I saw raspados, bionicos, mangonadas, liquados, and jugos on their menu and of course had to go with a mangonada. They offer an array of sizes and I went with the mini, which was the perfect size right after a meal and was only $3.50. The chunks of mango, mango sorbet, and chamoy were everything I had hoped. Most mangonadas I've had used an icy mango blend instead of sorbet and I thought this was definitely better. Enjoyed my mangonada so much I was thrilled to learn there's another location in the Fruitvale, so I don't have to cross the bay for a Cinco de Mayo mangonada. The store also has lots of other Mexican candies and treats for purchase as well as homemade ice cream (stoked to come back soon and try the corn ice cream!). Just make sure to bring cash, as there's a $5 card minimum. read more

Nieves Cinco de Mayo - 'Mini' mangonada - $3.50 - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I am a big fan of shaved ice, and was so happy to discover this place just in time for the heat wave. I've been back three days in a row and have so far tried The following shaved ice (raspado) flavors: coconut (coco), guava (guayaba), and vanilla. I was impressed that all the syrups are made in-house from real/fresh ingredients (ie not artificial flavoring). Each flavor was so so good, and I'm definitely going to try all their shaved ice flavors. The vanilla wasn't something I would have thought to order,but I saw several people order it and it looked so good I thought I would try. It had a nice milk and cinnamon flavor along with vanilla, was delicious. The coconut and guava were equally good, so just get whatever flavor you're in the mood for, can't go wrong. Their other desserts all look great: the nieves, the elotes, the banana splits, agua frescas, etc. Will need to come back many times to work my way through the menu! This place is popular with the locals which is always a good sign. And the prices were extremely reasonable ($4 for a small shaved ice), especially compared to all the artisanal ice cream places nearby. Everything here is homemade and great quality, def check it out!! read more

Nieves Cinco de Mayo - Vanilla shaved ice (raspado) - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Francisco, California

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This was my first time trying mangonada -- it was ok. I ordered the large because the mini size was not available. The large could've been shared with 3-4 people! I liked that the mangonada is prepared in front of you, so you are aware of what goes inside the cup. However, I personally did not enjoy the excessive amount of tajin; the women did not speak and/or understand English so I was unable to communicate how much tajin I wanted. read more

Nieves Cinco de Mayo - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Francisco, California

I was craving for a mangonada and this is the first place that shows up in San Francisco. It's pretty easy to find really close to the 16th Street Bart Station. It's a shop in the Mission selling Mexican treats and candy. Things are a little bit pricey since it's in the Mission but you get a good variety of snacks and candies. Yummy ice cream and sorbets! You can get fruits with tajin and I satisfied my mangonada craving! Go support them during this Covid-19 season. read more

Nieves Cinco de Mayo - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I took my friends here praying they would like it because let be real not everyone is into the spicy mango thing, only the real ones but they LOVED it and now I'm worried we might become regulars here ahaha the owner Juan is super sweet and was very welcoming. This place is in the Mission where you'll find many other spots similar to it and fruit cart vendors on the streets. It's right across the bart station. Not the beeeest area to be in late at night so just be cautious if you are. read more

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Hubby and I went into this spot looking for Limón Agua Fresca. We've been in this place a number of times and gotten Mangonadas, Ice Cream and the like. This time we were craving Aguas and when we got it, it was a highlighter green. It wasn't the Agua de limón like we were used to, instead it was a melted raspa that of which was called Ague de Limón. The service was good, and it is a great spot for stocking up on various Mexican candies. read more

Fire banana split slaps harder than and abusive stepdad. U can also buy mayonnaise. Fire

Ice cream was good and the whole place had a nice vibe. We got the banana split to share and it was quite nice

Have you ever had a special hankering for a mangonada? Truth be told, my answer is a tentative "not really but...". So I was watching a marathon run of "Pati's Mexican Table" episodes on CreateTV, and sure enough she would inevitably find herself at a food stand in Mexico eating what looked to be colorful variations of mangonada like fruit gazpacho and bionico (fruit salad with crema and granola). She would take a bite and moan audibly to show her native zeal for these sweet creations. Those kinds of Mexican desserts just aren't all that common in these parts. That's why I was intrigued that this little produce market across from the 16th Street BART station actually served handmade mangonadas. Who knew? It's primarily a produce market though you hardly see people other than the staff walk beyond the ice cream counter at the front of the store. This is where you see the various cup sizes for the mangonada. Coincidentally, the only other mangonada I've tried is at a same-named spot near the Fruitvale BART station, although that one is truly just an ice cream stand. On the upside is the fact that the blend of sweet and spicy has been mastered here even though nothing appeared to be carefully measured. The palpable difference between the two locations, however, is the price. At a whopping $10, a Large is double here what a large is over there ($5). Welcome to San Francisco! Granted it's an awfully large Large with huge chunks of mango making up most of the cup with scoops of orange sherbet in the middle and on the top. It's all covered with chili powder, lime juice, and chamoy sauce (photo: http://bit.ly/2d3u6Te). It's plenty for two people to share. Even a $7.50 medium is a stretch for a person to finish off (photo: http://bit.ly/2d3w4CK). By the way, what am I supposed to do with the tamarind straw? Gee, two licks and I'm pretty much done with that thing. FOOD - 4 stars...it's all about the mangonada & it's one of the best in town AMBIANCE - 3 stars...just a market with a few tables available SERVICE - 3.5 stars...quietly effective TOTAL - 4 stars...you may moan like Pati in here read more

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I probably just ordered the wrong thing. Didn't like the shaved ice - tasted artificial? Should have stuck with the mangonada. Nieves is located inside a small grocery store. Super local - we were the only non-hispanics. Not sure how sanitary this is? There's flies everywhere, and found a piece of hair in my ice. I also see them grabbing the mangos & fruits with their bare hands. read more

How funny - the place is a mini-neighborhood market, selling produce and assorted dry and canned goods, yet all but one of their reviews are for the mangonadas (including mine). Then again, that just tells you what you're supposed to get here! Groceries? Plenty of alternatives you can buy them at. Mangonadas? Those are a little harder to come by! Now, if you aren't familiar with them, mangonadas are a delightful Mexican treat that's a cross between fruit drink and slushy dessert. Broken down, it's made up of mangoes (duh), chamoy sauce (which is made from pickled fruit), chili powder, and mango ice cream with a tamarind straw (there might also be lime juice too...). Together, we're talking layers and layers of flavors - spice, sweetness, acidity, and tartness. Since I was already pretty full, I ended up just sharing my friend's large, which was HUGE ($10.00). So huge that it probably made the decision not to go with a smaller size a bad one, though I don't think she cared since she LOVED it. Personally, I thought it was a little heavy on the chamoy sauce (pretty pungent), but I don't disagree with her, otherwise. In particular, I really liked how the fresh mangoes and mango ice cream balanced the spice/heat and how refreshing everything was as a whole. Definitely a mouthful of flavors! Now, if mangonadas aren't really your thing, Nieves Cinco de Mayo offers up alternatives if you're looking for a snack, such as a variety of "antojitos" and Mexican ice cream (so many flavors!). However, if you've yet to try one, definitely give the mangonada a go. More solid four stars than five for me, but it's clearly a favorite here! read more

Nieves Cinco de Mayo - Mangonada (large) - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Francisco, California

Love this place!! Ice cream is so good with so many unique flavors. Always a special treat going here, just gotta find parking

I'm so glad we have a Nieves Cinco de Mayo in SF- especially with the number of sweltering hot days we have been having. I went here just 3 days after visiting their main Oakland branch- that's how much I love the frozen treats. This time I got the chamoyada- the fancier, fruit laden cousin of the raspado (which is a snow cone like thing with spicy tangy and sweet flavors). The medium chamoyada (8$) was big enough to share between two but you can definitely finish it alone if you wanted to since so much of it is fruits (melons, mango, pineapple and cucumber, possibly papaya). It's very refreshing- with syrupy crushed ice in between the fruit, a stick of the sweet and spicy tajin (that you usually see in a mangonada), seasoned with lime and Chili. You choose the flavors of the base (I went with mango and tamarind), and I loved mine. While the chamoyada was great, I'm craving for a raspado again and and will probably order that a few more times before trying anything else. At 4$ for a medium, it was a pretty great deal. All in all, can't go wrong with this place. Never change, folks!! Tips: 1. Parking is tough, but of course you knew that- it's the Mission, in SF! 2. It's cash only under 5$ read more

Nieves Cinco de Mayo - Medium Chamoyada, 8$ - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Francisco, California

Best place to get your mangonada and tamarind fix. They offer a wide selection of mangonada and fruit cup options, along with an extensive ice cream list. The mangonada is fresh and very generously portioned and loaded with items. The shop is packed with every mexican candy and snack you could ever want. A great little shop in the Mission. Bring cash and spend it all on whatever catches your eye read more

They have a great variety of fresh juices I love this place! Don't forget to get your Mexican candy! read more

Very nice staff and clean place! The tejuinos are delicious! They also have so many candies available

I am a weekly customer here especially since I work wednesdays and fridays right outside for a non profit community organization. Today I asked to use the restroom, as I am a repeat customer, and was harrassed by the employee( a middle aged hispanic male) that told me I could only use the restroom this one time. 7 minutes later, if that, he came banging on the door and jiggling the knob yelling at me to get out. I Quickly got off the toilet and washed my hand exited the bathroom. As I was walking out I was confronted with the employee and he told me to get out and never come back again and that I was never allowed to use the restroom that I had taken too long and there was a family waiting to use the restroom. I proceeded to let him know that I am a weekly customer and that I work right outside at the non-profit giving back to the community every week twice a week, he ignored everything I was saying and overtaked to me yelling at me that he didn't care that I needed to get out now With no explanation. I asked him why and what is going on he refused to let me know and I proceeded to let him know it is not my fault if my stomach is sick. He cared nothing of what I was sayi'm and I try to get his manager but he refused and said that he was the owner and would not give me his name and then told the other employee to ignore me and not tell me his name either In Spanish. He did not know that I speak Spanish fluently and that I am Mexican in Spanish. I am light-skinned and pass as a white female, the so-called family that needed to use the restroom and who were so-called waiting for so long were Hispanic and obviously so which made me feel like it was a race issue. I've never had this problem with any other of their employees before and don't understand where the anger and rage came from when I was very cordial and respectful. I've never had this kind of experience at this particular place or any for that matter. I will be contacting the true owner and manager about this horrific experience. I'm appalled and disgusted to be treated in such a disrespectful way with no logical explanation at all. read more

I've been on a big mangonada kick lately! I've been exclusively seeking them out as the weather has gotten warmer...at least by SF standards! I hate to give a small, local market a less than average review, but I was very unhappy with my mangonada. The mango was cut into large pieces and it was really hard and unripe. There was very little slush/ice cream and they were heavy handed with the chamoy, to the point where it was overpowering. The tamarindo stick was also pasty instead of firm and chewy like a fruit roll up. And on top of that, the medium, which is the average size offered at most places, was $7.50. Definitely the most I've paid anywhere. Maybe I went on an off day...but I was pretty disappointed. Sweet and ripe mangoes are one of the main draws of a mangonada...and if they're not ripe, they shouldn't be served! read more

Nieves Cinco de Mayo - Medium mangonada - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Francisco, California

This place is really good, authentic Mexican helados in a full stocked candy store. They really got the flavors down and the fruit is always fresh. read more

Nieves Cinco de Mayo - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Francisco, California

I often stop by Nieves on my way to the 16th St BART, and it's usually for a raspado, which is a flavored shaved ice. My favorite type is the tamarind, but I've also liked the lime, mango, and pineapple flavors as well. They also offer ice creams and other delicacies, but based on what I've seen, the mangonada appears to be the most popular item here! I also have tried some of their Mexican sweets, which I thought were great! While this place has turned out to be my snack/dessert haven, Nieves also sells produce and a lot of Mexican food items. In many ways, it's like a lot of the small groceries that you see in the Mission, but this place stands out because of its excellent treats! You should definitely stop by if you are in the area! read more

The gentleman was nice. Mangonada was good but the top didn't have a big opening to eat with the spoon. It was hard to eat so I had to wait until it melted a little more. They sell other Mexican snacks here read more

Was just here Friday afternoon. Our elote in a cup, chamoyneada and Tostilocos were amazing!! Great Portions for the price. Only thing they need to improve is having more than two people preparing and charging maybe one taking orders and charging you while the other worker only prepares especially when there is a handful or long line of people. But besides that everything was great. Will totally go again when im in town. read more

Nieves Cinco de Mayo - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Francisco, California

This place was great. You can get all kinds of mexican antojitos. Everything from mangoneadas to ice cream sundaes to sliced up fruit. Definitely recommend it if you're in the area and want something sweet for dessert. read more

Nieves Cinco de Mayo - Mangoneada and I forgot the name of the other one. But it was tasty. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Francisco, California

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