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    Texas Shaved Ice Express

    4.7 (93 reviews)
    Closed 2:30 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Chantel C.

    Best shaved ice! I was craving something sweet, and this hit the spot. The drive thru is convenient, and the staff was friendly and had lots of suggestions. I got the mango shaved ice and the infamous strawberries con creme with signature pink sauce. It was fresh and sweet and reminded me of yogurt. The mango shaved ice was fresh. I just wish I had more cream.

    Mangonada shaved ice, Strawberry and cream shaved ice
    Alexis H.

    Best shaved ice I've had, I highly recommend the chili and cheese nacho, it's really really good, you can always ask the chili on the side to avoid saggy. Customer service here is outstanding, very welcoming and friendly. Definitely will be back.

    Sheila G.

    So disappointed to see that after driving 30 minutes from my home due to a late pregnancy craving that this place was closed abruptly. Anytime I go I check their instagram to make sure they are open! I did and of course nothing was posted. I messaged the instagram and was not even given an apology which shows their lack of care for their customers. I love supporting small businesses and was proud to support Latino owned businesses but this was incredibly rude. After I messaged them, they posted a vague "emergency left early" post on instagram. Luckily Tony's roasted corn 10 minutes away was open (way cheaper) and delicious.

    Andrea P.

    Drove here on a weekday and was surprised to see a long line. It moved pretty quickly though. I ordered an elote en vaso, blue raspberry & green apple snowcone, and an all natural mango snowcone. The elote was good and made well balanced. Wasn't a fan of the snowcone, it wasn't very flavorful. I really liked the blue raspberry one though. Wasn't overbearingly sweet as some snow ones can be. Next time I'll try something else. They have a variety of yummy Mexican treats. Service was awesome though, the lady that took our order was very nice and attentive. My only gripe is they are on the price side for raspas.

    large elote

    first time visit! delicious elote and shaved ice flavors. drive thru only and they offer punch cards to earn free rewards like small elote or medium mangonada. friendly staff and great service made the first visit even better

    Small elote and shaved ice!
    Carla G.

    I have came here since high school and 10 years liters is still as good! The owners are super friendly and fast! In n out as soon as you order, the only thing long is the wait bc it's only drive thru but it's bc it's so good it's packed!! I ordered elote and 2 shaved ice cups! Recommend tigers blood and watermelon my kids loved it!

    Raspa/Shaved Ice menu
    Maria V.

    I've been coming here for soooo long! The family who owns this little shop is amazing, they're nice, fast and their snacks are delicious!! It's a little taste of Mexico in our backyard. When I come visit my parents this is a MUST stop. Highly recommend this place, they have the best raspas (shaved ice) so smooth and slushy feeling with GREAT natural and artificial flavors. Their corn and nachos are so delicious. I first came for the snacks & drinks but the family is what kept me coming back.

    Fully loaded king mango slices
    Miriam G.

    Service is good, they're fast. I got the fully loaded king mango slices. Based on the picture in the menu it should have come with tamarind bites however my order did not come with it. I also think it's a little overpriced.

    Small elotes
    Stephanie S.

    Looking for a great place for snow cones, come check out Texas Shaved I e Express they have Great service, love the punch card ideas, I will definitely come back.

    If you're looking for a good raspa you need to try this spot out. Staff is super friendly

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    4 years ago

    Mangonadas are a must here, they are the best! King mango slices are huge and they are so fresh and ripe.

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    The King Mango is awesome! Just as everything on their menu. Great friendly service and super fast.

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    4 years ago

    The bes of Houston i recommend the mangonada and takis locos!!! Best of the best keep it up guys!!

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    6 years ago

    THE BEST. Always consistent and delicious. The girl working is always so sweet. I wish I could go everyday but it's far from home. lol

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    3 years ago

    Fantastic service and food!! my go to place for shaved ice ESPECIALLY with the summer heat. 1000000/10!

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    3 years ago

    Best snack spot in Houston! Always fast and good customer service! Never lets down, the Horchata raspa is

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    4 years ago

    Fastest service and best quality sno cones. Beats Bahama Bucks every time. No need to go anywhere else, Texas Express is legit.

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    Awesome place! Great raspas and those Mangonadas are out of this world! Super friendly too!

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    Great mangonada shaved ice! Staff was very friendly! The options all sound very tasty. Def will be coming back

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    I loooove the Elote, and the natural lemon raspa, and the nachos...and I could go on and on :) my fav probably

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    I love it. I usually hate shaved ice places because the ice is hard as a rock but not this place. I'm glad I stopped by. I will be back!!

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