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    Pura Vida

    3.9 (306 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 8:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for working
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    This place has roaches in the ice machine

    This place has roaches in the in the ice and the owner keeps taking the photos down. They also just failed inspection there's roaches in the shaved ice

    New Menu

    First one to order off of the new menu!! E everything was wonderful. Always appreciate the hospitality and great service!!

    Rainbow shaved iced
    Richard R.

    I drive over an hour just to get this! After having this in Hawaii, this is the next best place! They now have mango dole whip but I'm not a fan of Mango, but definitely must stop in for this! Cute little shop with a very friendly staff! Wish they would open one closer, this would be my place all the time!

    Gabby S.

    Great wide variety . My fam and I ordered a strawberry banana smoothie, tigers blood & orange shaved ice, and a swirl dole whip. All 3 of them are delicious! I only snapped a pic of the dole whip

    Victoria Viv Y.

    Shaved ice was decent but the flavors I got were watered down and I was unable to distinguish the flavors. Be careful of what you order. The prices on the menu display are not accurate. After asking for the receipt to be texted to me (they do not give printed receipts), I found out that the prices are actually increased. I brought it up to the workers and was just told to just call the number to speak to the manager. I told them that if they are aware of the price differences then they need to also inform the customers too. I'm only giving one star for the shaved ice. Service and price transparency needs improvement.

    Medium Bahama Mama & Coconut
    Ruben O.

    I love this place! The flavors here are so good and the fact that they have a ton of Sugar Free flavors makes it even better. Staff is always super friendly and place is always spotless clean. It's located right next to the Modesto Cigar Lounge which is perfect for when the nicotine rush hits you can just walk over here and get some sugar in you to counteract it.

    Dreamsicle/ice cream/condensed mild

    This charming little spot has me returning every weekend to satisfy my sweet tooth. My go-to treat is the dreamsicle with ice cream and condensed milk--pure bliss!

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    Love this place! Best infused red bull ever tasted! Amazing customer service! And they give samples!!!

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    Absolutely fabulous shaved ice and wonderful customer service!! I'd recommend it the place if you are looking for an awesome treat!!

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    Shave ice is the best in the area. Good staff, clean place. Flavored are great to mix and match. Haven't had a bad ice yet.

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    I went in to find out the ingredients of the syrups to see if my grandson could have it and they stayed first that they weren't supposed to give that info and then said they didn't have it so can you provide that so we know if he can have it or not?

    It would be my pleasure to help you figure that out, I was at a mobile event that day and my employees defer to me as per protocol for giving out that type of information. 209-818-2479

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