Tampico Refresqueria

74

181

646

3 years ago

My wife and I ordered 2 raspa ( wild cherry and sugar free strawberry), and 2 Frito pies with chili cheese. I can tell you everything was really good. I ordered my SF strawberry with crema (.50 add on) but totally worth it. The Frito pies were amazing with the chili cheese. What stood out was the beans in the chili . It sounds like a bit much but it was really good. Yes, they used name brand Fritos . So good.....What I think stood out was the stations set up for all the orders (shaved ice station, toppings, etc). They had plenty of people to handle the line! It was pretty warm outside but they did have some covered shade. Unpacked parking lot and no drive thru! FYI. This is pretty much my new spot. Check them out! read more

Tampico Refresqueria - View inside - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Houston, Texas

Tampico Refresqueria - Menu as of May 2023 - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Houston, Texas

See all

Helpful 2

Thanks 1

Love this 1

Oh no 0

Suzie E.

6

87

278

2 years ago

If you don't know come here. CASH ONLY. The food gets your craving out the way! Service is quick and easy but depends when you go they may be a lot of people. Things are freshly made. Not many seating outside but worth the drive read more

Helpful 0

Thanks 1

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Alex B.

0

13

0

2 years ago

It's good. It's cheap. It's fast. I'm not asking for Michelin star service. It's a snack bar. read more

Helpful 1

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Rex C.

Elite 26 All-Star

1056

1640

7206

6 years ago

I've been coming here for a very long time. Probably since I was like eight or nine years old. Whenever I'm in the area I remember to stop by and give them a try. This place is been here for a very long time serving up the local neighborhood. Every time you pass by there's a long line but it moves fast. They do a really good job here. We have been coming here for many years and we continue to support them. Food: I've got a number of their treats here. I can't even count or tell you how many I've gotten but as of late we've tried some of their snowcones. Nachos, hot dogs, etc. I really cannot go wrong with any of their snowcones. Flavors and I really enjoy them. They have a very extensive menu from corn, to snow cold to nachos the sodas the popcorn, candy, you name it they have it. Service is fast and friendly and they do practice social distancing which is good. Parking is a little tight. But the line moves fast to the parking close. If you haven't been here I suggested giving it a try. I really like this please I am barely reviewing it. read more

Tampico Refresqueria - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Houston, Texas

Helpful 4

Thanks 0

Love this 3

Oh no 0

Julianne D.

725

276

375

3 years ago

Was hoping to get a mangonada as this establishment came up on Yelp when searching, but they didn't have any. I ended up ordering a mango raspa with chamoy. Unfortunately, it didn't taste all that great and left me seeking my original request - a mangonada. read more

Tampico Refresqueria - people standing outside a restaurant - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Houston, Texas

Helpful 5

Thanks 1

Love this 2

Oh no 0

Pilito S.

0

23

17

2 years ago

They accept ALL FORMS OF PAYMENTS, always have . They have amazing staff and are not stingy with the ingredients. I always get the ELOTE and the NACHOS with chilli and cheese. 10/10 highly recommend. read more

Helpful 1

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Andrea J.

38

304

1127

6 years ago

Ran across this spot on the way to buy dessert from a bakery and had to stop. I am a sucker for snow cones and wanted to give this a try. The ice isn't the smoothest ever, but it's good. The syrup could also be stronger. However - I think these snow cones are perfect for the price. I haven't found a snow cone this size, with this level of flavor, for under $2. My 4 star review is largely based on the price, because I do believe you get more than what you pay for here. read more

See all

Helpful 2

Thanks 0

Love this 2

Oh no 0

Erica G.

678

1025

2198

7 years ago

We ordered the mangonada and fruit salad... not my favorite. The mangonada was extremely frozen and hard to eat. No mango chunks.. just a frozen icy with a bit of chamoy on top. The fruit salad was not ripe enough. All around.. not the best. Pretty disappointed because we came in HANGRY and still weren't impressed. So.. if there is a line, prepare to wait. read more

See all

Helpful 4

Thanks 0

Love this 1

Oh no 0

Juan O.

118

15

2

6 years ago

This place goes way back! Can't believe is still here after 20 years of not going. Highly recommend this place. The raspas have Amazing taste. They don't skip cheese with the Nacho's. read more

Helpful 1

Thanks 0

Love this 1

Oh no 0

Nic P.

0

56

4

2 years ago

The elote is always my go to here and it's so good. The prices are fair and you get so much .

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Christian B.

0

20

4

3 years ago

Such a good spot for a hot Houston day. Grab something then get back in the A/C!

Helpful 1

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 1

Natasha S.

153

6

14

8 years ago

Love this little snack stand. They have snow cones and typical Mexican snacks. I like that they're not stingy with the toppings- our nachos were well drenched with melted cheese. They have ample parking but I would assume it gets pretty packed when it's busy. There are only 4 picnic tables so some people eat in their car. Only con, I didn't see a bathroom. read more

Tampico Refresqueria - Elites, nachos, jicama - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Houston, Texas

Tampico Refresqueria - Lots of chili - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Houston, Texas

See all

Helpful 2

Thanks 0

Love this 1

Oh no 0

Farrah A.

4954

2516

11887

15 years ago

Still lovin' Tampico. I'm gonna have to start coming here a good one-to-two times per week. I just realized that they have SHAVED ice - soft, fluffy, shaved ice. But they have more than just snocones (from artificial and natural flavors): *CHEETOS Pies. We've all heard of Frito Pies ... and Dorito Pies ... but Tampico took it one step further and offer Cheetos Pies. *I still love the liquados. I enjoyed a banana shake last week after a workout. Doubt it was low cal, but it was so damn good. Banana, cinnamon. Thick and cold. *Fruit cups are ginormous and topped with lime juice and Lucas (if that's your thing) And it's still dirt cheap. Bring the kids, your date or just yourself and spend just a few dollars a person on simple summer snacks. Nachos, hot dogs and churros included. read more

Helpful 15

Thanks 0

Love this 9

Oh no 0

Mike F.

71

456

101

6 years ago

My favorite things at this place is the mango and the watermelon licuados (water not milk), the jicama, and the mangonadas. Cash only so bring cash! read more

Helpful 2

Thanks 0

Love this 1

Oh no 0

Casey C.

0

46

3

5 years ago

Good customer service. The line went fast. &&&& it's so good!!! They have tables outside. Easy parking. Bring cash! read more

Tampico Refresqueria - Elotes, mangonada, & blue coconut so good - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Houston, Texas

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Jonathan A.

239

114

119

4 years ago

Amazing spot to cool off or if your craving any late night snacks! The raspa is my go to! The staff is super friendly, some speak limited English but they do their damn best to help you out! Try the elote in a cup! It's gooood! read more

Helpful 2

Thanks 0

Love this 1

Oh no 0

Helen N.

Elite 22

57

289

512

8 years ago

Fruit cocktail 3/5 It was good, wish they had mangoes in it. Mangonado 4/5 It really liked it same as before wished there was chunks of mangoes Elote 5/5 It's the best thing in the world. Creamiest corn in a cup and good flavor. Trust me places have messed up on Elotes which is ridiculous. Overall will def come back for elotes and maybe the other ice drinks like tamarind read more

See all

Helpful 1

Thanks 0

Love this 1

Oh no 0

Tracie J.

117

29

28

7 years ago

This place was amazing I grew up on the southside of Houston and I wanted some really good Elotes. They made it perfectly for me. They also offer snowcones and many other treats but the corn is a must try. read more

Tampico Refresqueria - Elote - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Houston, Texas

See all

Helpful 2

Thanks 0

Love this 1

Oh no 0

Victoria M.

0

24

12

4 years ago

Been coming here for years, the best elote ever! Highly recommend getting it with extra cheese. Also, the mango smoothie is super yum!

Helpful 1

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 1

Mia W.

2

410

684

6 years ago

Elotes and mangonada is very good here and reasonably priced. Long line but they're pretty quick to get your order out.

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Joe S.

399

352

266

7 years ago

This is place awesome to be honest. Customer service was just great. To begin with my sister told me this place has been there since she was a little girl (she's 29) and that she loves it. So she brought me here since I came to visit her. And she was not wrong about this place it's amazing so many things to choose from. We got two Corns on a cob a smoothie and a raspa. They were all delicious and tasty. Furthermore I totally recommend anyone to come and try this place out totally worth your money. read more

Helpful 1

Thanks 0

Love this 1

Oh no 0

Marie H.

35

76

6

4 years ago

This review is just for the snow cones. Guys stop calling this shaved ice. It is chunky carnival ice. It's fine for what it is but how people are calling these the best snow cones ever? I guess they have never had actual shaved ice and experienced the way it soaks up the syrup and melts on your tongue. read more

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Isaac V.

1

34

37

9 years ago

Tan bien buenas las mangonadas! The mangonadas are on point. You won't regret it. Take it from a mexican. read more

Tampico Refresqueria - Mangonada - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Houston, Texas

Helpful 1

Thanks 0

Love this 2

Oh no 0

Patience D.

2

69

29

7 years ago

Prices are higher than where I am used to going. The fresas con crema wasn't very good here and last time I got hot Cheetos with cheese and they were stale. The corn is usually always good but it's more expensive than other places. Overall decent drinks and snacks the prices are just high. Although being located in the heights is likely the cause for this. read more

Helpful 1

Thanks 0

Love this 1

Oh no 0

Vickie L.

Elite 23

212

123

229

7 years ago

My boyfriend and I were craving something refreshing so we decided to drive the 15 min. We got there 30 min before the "closing" time (see photos -- screenshotted minutes after) and the lady turned us away and said they closed at 10:30. Not to mention that they turned away others too. Waste of time and gas read more

Tampico Refresqueria - Screenshot of the time that they will close - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Houston, Texas

Helpful 1

Thanks 0

Love this 2

Oh no 0

Ashley D.

208

34

4 years ago

Omg I live so far and I'll drive to Theo location when I'm craving some yummy jicama or their natural flavored raspas like their limón.

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Kaira R.

0

18

0

4 years ago

Awesome snacks very polite and clean make sure you bring cash. Totally recommend also it's very delicious.

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Jose V.

0

1

0

3 years ago

all the lady's that work there are so mean expect for the African American lady that speaks spanish the reason why they are so bad for their service is because they didn't serve a lady with 2 kids that came from far but the calendar says they close at 11 but they actually close at 10:30 and when the lady got there the sign that says closed wasn't flipped it still said open but they did not want to serve her and the poor lady was crying. I would not recommend coming to this place read more

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 1

Mel E.

300

458

1909

11 years ago

Yes it may look kinda sketchy, and you have to park in the dirt parking lot, and you may have to bust out with a little Spanish or point away, but if you're need of an elote or cool refresher fix and you're around the Heights, this little stand is it! The two things I love here are the elote (corn, mayo, cheese & chili powder) and the raspas (snow cone). But there are also other goodies but that's what I come to this place for. A great pit stop with friends and family. Make sure to bring cash! read more

See all

Helpful 5

Thanks 0

Love this 4

Oh no 0

Jenn L.

Elite 19

62

159

580

10 years ago

I brought my friend here for her fruit, chile, and chamoy craving and she fell in love! If you have a love for sour fruits, you'll love the chamoy and then the chile will add a spicy kick. You get a huge cup of fruits too!! They definitely don't skimp, but there is a lot more pineapples compared to the rest of the fruits. I think next time I'll try a snow cone since I have sweet tooth and also the cheeto pie with extra jalapenos. Yum. read more

Tampico Refresqueria - Fruits with Chamoy and chile - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Houston, Texas

Helpful 3

Thanks 0

Love this 4

Oh no 0

Crystal L.

Elite 12

253

207

39

18 years ago

Yummy! Went here with Farrah A. and Vanessa R. the other day and it was delicious! There was this long line outside, which the girls told me is always there. Once we ordered I knew why though, they take their sweet ass time behind the counter. But I would rather they make my beverage with care and take their time then make it too fast! I got the mango agua fresca, which is basically mango flavored cold water. Loved it! I can't wait to go back to this place. Perfect for the hot summer day! The seating is all outdoors, but fortunately the auto mechanic shop across the street is jammin the tejano so you have some tunes to listen to. And the characters on the fence are great, take a look at my pics. The tamarindo dude is my favorite. read more

See all

Helpful 2

Thanks 0

Love this 7

Oh no 0

Evelin C.

145

38

17

7 years ago

This place was horrible from the beginning. The lady was being RUDE as hell. When we would ask questions she wouldn't even know how to answer. (Is it can corn??) it was definitely can corn . It was drowning in mayo with no cheese or Chile. We gave it a try since most reviews hype up the corn but it was not even worth it. The raspas had no flavor, it was just ice. When we asked for more tamarindo, the lady closed the gate/window on us. The fresas con crema are nasty! The frito pie is the most decent thing we got. On top of that we saw a huge roach on the window and the lady just ignored us... Never coming back, both the service and food were bad. Idk how this place has 4 stars. read more

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Andrew C.

Elite 18

158

139

197

10 years ago

Came here on a late Friday night for a big snack/small dinner and ordered a Corn in a Cup and a Frito Pie. I was NOT a fan of the corn; as someone who is new to authentic Mexican food, I had a difficult time handling its large amounts of mayonnaise and cheese, which did not sit well with my stomach nor my taste buds (maybe cause I'm used to eating corn fresh off the cob, or in my Chipotle bowl). The Frito Pie, on the other hand, was quite good. It's heavy in flavor with tons of queso, but not nearly as ratchety as the corn. The jalapenos were a nice touch as well. Given it's winter, I was a bit hesitant to try any of their colder snacks, which is apparently what they're well known for. For those who are less experienced with authentic Mexican food, I'd recommend treading softly with some of the food here, as they are quite heavier than expected. All in all, I'll be returning for the colder snacks once the weather warms up and update my review accordingly. read more

Tampico Refresqueria - Corn in a cup and the Frito pie, gloriously chillin on my kitchen table. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Houston, Texas

Helpful 1

Thanks 0

Love this 5

Oh no 0

Ryleigh M.

34

7

8

8 years ago

Absolutely amazing Elote in a cup also very well priced and super friendly, worth the drive for us! read more

Tampico Refresqueria - elote in a cup - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Houston, Texas

Helpful 1

Thanks 0

Love this 1

Oh no 0

amir b.

124

31

7

12 years ago

One word: Elotes. Just fyi, this corn ain't on the cob like I had expected. But that didn't affect the flavor much. No sir. Elotes here comes on a cup with all the necessity fixins: corn, mayo based sauce, chili powder and lime. I was missing the roasted flavor you get from the cob though. On a recommendation of a friend I also got the licuado. Do yourself a favor and get you some too. I can vouch for banana (platano) flavor. FYIs: bring cash, be prepared to order in Spanish. Google translate words well here. read more

Helpful 2

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Nicole G.

222

13

0

6 years ago

They've been around awhile, I've been coming here since I was a kid. They are super cheap and have huge variety of snack options. The pina colada snow cone with crema and nachos are my favorite! Only downfall is they are cash only and kind of rude read more

Helpful 2

Thanks 0

Love this 1

Oh no 0

Brithany B.

0

2

0

5 years ago

It's my first time coming here & I asked for a raspa natural de limón & it tasted like water. I was very disappointed I was expecting more from this place since it has a lot of customers. They used taste the flavors before selling it. Also, the blueberry raspa didnt taste good. read more

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Lisa B.

Elite 21

349

508

597

12 years ago

Love Tampico. Be prepared to order in Spanish or Broken Spanish. I come here for the fruit cups and corn in a cup. I usually tell them to go light on the mayo or just skip it completely together. Also, it is pretty cheap for both items. Granted they aren't too hard to make but I know back in CC, they have increased the prices! Sad day! read more

Tampico Refresqueria - Can't wait to eat this! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Houston, Texas

Helpful 1

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Amanda D.

2

56

10

6 years ago

I thought recent reviews about rude service were kind of funny but they were true. We went recently and I sent my husband since he speaks Spanish it's just easier for me to let him handle the order. He came back to the car and complained the lady working the window was really rude, basically rolling her eyes at him asking for a lime and chili on a raspa... I love this place but not sure why the attitude lately. read more

Helpful 1

Thanks 0

Love this 1

Oh no 0

Page 1 of 4

See more reviews

More info about Tampico Refresqueria

4520 N Main St
Houston, TX 77009
The Heights
Directions
(713) 880-3040
Call Now

Hours

What time does Tampico Refresqueria open?

Tampico Refresqueria opens at 10:30 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Tampico Refresqueria close?

Tampico Refresqueria closes at 10:30 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 10:30 AM - 10:30 PM

Payment methods

Does Tampico Refresqueria take credit cards?

No, Tampico Refresqueria does not take credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Tampico Refresqueria have catering options?

No, Tampico Refresqueria does not have catering options.

Indoor Amenities

Does Tampico Refresqueria allow dogs?

Yes, Tampico Refresqueria allows dogs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Tampico Refresqueria have bike parking?

Yes, Tampico Refresqueria has bike parking.

Does Tampico Refresqueria have parking?

Yes, Tampico Refresqueria has parking options. Private Lot Parking

Other Amenities

Does Tampico Refresqueria have free WiFi?

No, Tampico Refresqueria does not have free WiFi.

More Info

Health Score

Tampico Refresqueria Reviews in Other Languages

Spanish
2 Reviews

You might also consider

Verify this business for free

People searched for Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt 11,537 times last month within 10 miles of this business.

Verify this business

Explore benefits

milk + sugar

Got the following flavors: carrot cake, rain or shine, city that never sleeps, and yum cha…read more I really liked their carrot cake. Honestly, can't go wrong with any of their flavors. Love the creativity and highly suggest sampling all of them They will typically have at least 1 non dairy options, but for all my lactose intolerant people out there, I found it super interesting that they also SELL LACTASE at the front checkout !! Never seen this before in my entire life and I feel that this is so helpful and also kind of funny

This place specializes in fun "mix-ins" that they make in house. You won't find the classic flavors…read morehere. They also have seasonal flavors. The half scoops are pretty big; it's about the same size as individual scoop at other places. The service was good. They let you try as many flavors that you would like. All their ice cream were creamy. My favorite was the yum cha. It had a good pandan flavor & chrysanthemum gives it a mild floral taste (very subtle tho). The thai tea was yummy too, but the thai tea was mild. It did wish it was stronger. The ube was nutty & vanilla in taste. Overall, the ice cream is good & affordable. I would come back for the yum cha & to try their other seasonal flavors.

Ice Double Scoop - Dulce de Horchata & Rain or Shine

Yum cha

Seasonal flavor Ube

See all

Amy's Ice Creams

Came for a sweet treat and it definitely hit the spot! I love that this place is open until 12am…read moremost days. I also am an avid sampler when I go to ice cream shops and the staff was super patient and friendly. I got the sweet cream flavor with strawberries on top. My friends got the Belgian chocolate and the fuzzy navel which I believe is a seasonal summer flavor. The sweet cream was SO good. Very creamy and rich and not too sweet. The strawberries just added the perfect hint of freshness and sweetness. (9/10) The belgian chocolate was also pretty good, the chocolate flavor was rich and tasted like a quality dark chocolate bar. (8/10) The fuzzy navel was really nice too it was very creamy with a fresh citrus after taste. It tasted like a real orange, not artificial in the slightest. (8.5/10) I also love how they have the tiny scoop option because it's the perfect size when you just want a little something sweet. I would definitely come back for a late night treat.

Service was great! So nice, so helpful and service with a smile. Ambiance was classic ice cream…read moreshop. Ice cream was delicious! I had coffee and dark chocolate in a waffle bowl. Amazingly yummy!

See all

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

My absolute FAV ice cream of ALL time!!…read more Not a huge ice cream fan but when it comes to Jenis, I don't play. Flavors and texture are TO DIE FOR!!! The atmosphere is great, indoor or outdoor seating. Only sad part is there rewards program is not very good in terms of the redemption aspect. For joining you get a 5$ coupon off of orders of $75+. Kind of sucks because as one person I'm not buying 75$ worth of ice cream for myself..

01-24 Saturday 10:53PM. Houston is expecting 24 degrees on Monday at 2AM…read more Ice cream is best when it is cold outside. It is currently 38. They closed early "due to Mother Nature." Mother Nature has nothing to do with it! I have no ice cream and I am very unhappy about it.

@endoedibles on Instagram 09/01/24

The porche

See all

Take home pints

The Funnel Bar

4.7

(67 reviews)

17.1 mi

Yaay for the funnel bar food truck finally being in my jurisdiction! Of course after you finish a…read morerun what do you need?? Funnel cake and ice cream! I walk over post workout and ordered the strawtella funnelcake. Yummy! Very very good and a large portion. I ordered the small but it had weight okay! Staff were friendly and the service was quick! You get a little buzzer that notifies you that your order is ready! They have so many varieties to choose from and shakes! I'm def checking them out again if they are on my side of town

Good funnel cake with great flavor options. I went there Saturday night hoping to try one of their…read moregreat options but they were out of many syrups. The food truck park from Houston is far...large food truck park with a lot of options but many trucks have not been reviewed. I didn't try any other food because not sure if it's good or bad. The funnel cake came out quickly and service was good.

See all

SweetCup

You HAVE TO visit SweetCup! They have all different kinds of gelato which are clearly labeled:…read moregluten free, egg custard, sorbet, & other(s). After many visits and knowing I am always going to leave with at least one pint, I finally read the remarkable article about the founder/owner. She studied gelato at university in Italy!! Wow, what a cool topic to study and it shows her commitment, devotion, and skills which all go into the wonderful flavors at SweetCup! She experiments with different flavors, cultural flairs, and combinations. The location has seating inside for about 10 people and outside patio tables with chairs for another 10 people. Free parking right in front is always a bonus. See you there!

Great flavor options and ice cream! I loved the Rose milk gelato, grapefruit sorbet snd the…read morecucumber mint flavor as well. There was just one lady manning everything but she was very sweet, patient and kept things moving. There was some outside seating as well, which was nice since we came in the evening. Loved it and can't wait to come back!

See all

Amorino Gelato

Fantastic gelato Spot high-quality dessert. Known for their rose shaped gelato on a cone. It's a…read moresweet treat! Heavily leaned toward the chocolate based flavors. Shop itself a little small, but the place is designed to be grab and go with a couple booths. It melts really fast !! Staff is very nice and attentive, getting orders out readily.

Amorino is one of my favorite gelato spots! Any time I am near galleria area craving something…read moresweet I stop by amorino. 9 times out of 10 they are open so it's convenient and good quick self service to order. They are open until 11pm weekdays and on the weekends close at midnight. Your cone can be made to a flower shape. This became very popular and since then has remained busy. The line usually goes fast, if you see a line don't worry it won't take long. Worth the wait & price. Greta variety in flavors and cute indoor but small. The best thing to do is the grab and go walk around.

My gelato come with a macaroon

Mint Chocolate Chips and Straciatella

See all

Macaron menu

Flower & Cream

4.3

(81 reviews)

2.3 mi

Everyone was telling me how the ice cream was here and I didnt belive it. However, I am converted…read morenow. What an amazing, clean, creamy and pure taste to everything. The flavored waffle cones is what really make the difference when you pair well. The Green Tea cone ans Raspberry Tres Leche is to die for. Come here if you love ice cream. You won't regret it!

Loved! The ice cream flavors were great, the cones were pretty, and the location was very cute!…read moreSuch a wonderful location to sit and chat.

Yummy Biscoff cookie butter!

See all

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream - Montrose

Great flavor options + overall great ice cream!…read more I wanted to try all the flavors - they all sounded so good!! Delicious waffle cone & ice cream + friendly service.

I've had trouble getting excited about Van Leeuwen. A friend of mine who is lactose intolerant is…read moreso pleased with the non dairy options here. I think, for me, it is good enough, but not an OMG experience, and there is the hassle of finding a place to park that doesn't cost money at any of the Houston locations. Plus, it is a product that is available at grocery stores in the freezer section, so I am not motivated to seek out a pricier option for the same product. But if you are lactose intolerant, you will be well pleased with the options.

Strawberry Cheesecake yuzu

Suite 157

See all

Peanut Butter Brownie Honeycomb

Flower & Cream

My favorite ice cream shop, hands down. I've been coming here regularly for years, and it's always…read morea great experience. My go-to order is a half scoop of Nutella Banana and Biscoff Cookie Butter. I appreciate the little details, like the reusable tasting spoons, wooden spoons for your order, and the fun magnets. The staff is always friendly, professional, and helpful, and the shop is consistently clean. They even provide water for customers, which is a nice touch. Flower & Cream never disappoints!

Flower & Cream has to be my favorite ice cream shop in Houston! No matter the time of day, the ice…read morecream is always fresh and the waffle cones flavors are to die for! If you are unsure of which one to try, no worries, you can sample them all. The ice cream didn't make it out of the ice cream shop because I had to sit down and finish my cone. I will be here all summer!

Left: Peanut Butter Cup and Choc Chip Cookie (both vegan) on cinnamon cone Right: Honey Roasted Strawberry and Biscoff Cookie Butter

Seating area

See all

Birthday cake but I took a bite already haha

Coco Crepes, Waffles & Coffee - Midtown

Coco's is located in Midtown downtown Houston. Consequently, Yelpers should not be surprised the…read moreparking is mostly in paid lots, just like in every major city in the US--Cocos does not deserve to lose a star for this as in some reviews that brought down their average. You may order online, in shop through a tablet, or with a person at the register. We used the register because we did not see the tablet and did not want to order ahead online. The ladies who helped us on our visit were very nice. You get a number and they call it when your made to order food is ready. We did not have to wait long. There was medium to low noisy ambiance. It was deserted when we arrived, but they have relatively loud background music. While we were eating it got pretty crowded. Mostly a lot of young people in the middle of the day on a Monday. The inside is small, seating both inside and outside are limited and close together. One lady was studying with her laptop, but there are no plugs. The breakfast sandwich is customizable. We got it on a croissant and with sausage. The eggs had a unique texture and the sandwich a unique flavor that we could not place, but both were very tasty. We also wanted a crepe, but we split the sandwich and it was sufficient. We also got a small mocha and a decaf, both were ok to good. We would definitely come back again and recommend that you give them a try for a crepe or sandwich. It is sad that a few Yelpers brought down their average to 3.8 stars due to petty and unjustified complaints such as having to pay for parking downtown. Other complaints are not the business' fault such as periodic homelessness--it is a downtown area in the US, other cities have far worse homelessness than Midtown Houston and we saw none on this visit. Additionally, complaints about takeout orders are mostly petty. Takeout is never as good as eating at the restaurant and so customers should adjust their expectations rather than dock the business stars. Nearly every recent Yelp review for this who ate at the restaurant gave 4-5 stars for food quality and customer service. Like most of the restaurants in this area it is a pretentious yuppy style place with specialized food. Although not usually our type of place (we like down to earth hole in the wall places with good food or taco truck type restaurants), Coco's is a solid 4 star restaurant for the type of place they are and they offered a 5 star experience on our visit. Again, recommend you give them a try if you are in the mood for crepes or sandwiches.

New to the area and this was my first experience!! Food was delicious and service was great…read more Seating both inside and out but keep in mind it's a small environment. I had the smoked salmon panini and the peach lemonade both so good! I can't wait to go back and try the crepes

Seating area near the counter

Strawberry Nutella crepe

See all

Midtown come to life

Êmm Cafe

(Name/location) They're in that plaza besides Crown Seafood…read more(Atmosphere/decor) Lots of cutesy vibes. Plenty of outlets to work and study. Wifi available for you to sit and enjoy. (The menu/dishes) Haven't had the food yet. (The ingredients/the prices) Prices are slightly higher than those in the area for the amount of beverage you get. (The service/the waiters) The cashiers are helpful guiding you towards what you wanted.

Emm Cafe just opened, and I'm already loving the ambiance - it's super cute, welcoming and…read morespacious. It's a great spot to hang out, or catch up with friends. They even have a little Photo Booth you can use after making a purchase. I also love that Wobbles Studio created stickers for them! They're so cute and definitely worth checking out (I'm a huge fan). I visited during a pop-up sticker event during their Soft Opening, and unfortunately they had a power outage so the drink menu was limited. I can't wait to come back to try their matcha and their coffee! (:

Seating area with the tree of photos you can contribute to by taking a photo with their free printout kiosk.

Springberry Matcha & Emm Einspanner

See all

Jasmine milk tea with avocado foam

Pistachio’s Coffee Shop

I was scrolling through a certain social media app and I saw a promotion at Pistachios and given…read morethat it was on my try list, I couldn't pass up the opportunity and stopped by. It was late in the day but the laidback decorated space was packed, music not too loud with a pleasant vibe. I asked if I could get the pistachio dream with oatmilk and the server recommended against it saying it would make the drink too sweet. I appreciated her honest advice and got the dragonfruit strawberry refresher instead. It was definitely refreshing with the perfect amount of ice to keep it cold but not water it down. I also tried one of the mini croissants which is probably what will keep me coming back. Flaky and full of high quality cheese and spices, I wish I had gotten two! I'll definitely come back at an earlier time since a lot of the pastries were sold out.

The drinks and bakery items are just as good as they were at their soft launch, but wait time has…read moreimproved immensely. I can tell the management prioritizes customer satisfaction. The iced pistachio latte continues to hit the spot and provides amazing pistachio flavor; there's absolutely no other substitute that I've found anywhere else. The bakery options also look like they've expanded with even more tempting and unique items since they opened. I love how committed they are to the pistachio concept and I'm really looking forward to my next visit! - Ambiance: 5/5 (wish there was more seating available though) - Food: 5+/5 - Service: 5/5