After a long walk searching for some Philly cheesesteaks, we found ourselves thirsty and in need of a refreshing stop. El Pueblo was the perfect choice! I was excited to check it out since we don't have anything like it near us. As soon as we walked in, we were greeted by a sweet, inviting aroma. The place had a cozy vibe, with kids enjoying sweets on a nearby bench, adding to the lively atmosphere. My boyfriend ordered a pure apple juice that was fresh and delicious, while I went for the Lime Chamoyada special, which was the perfect balance of tangy and sweet with a spicy kick from the chamoy. Each order was made fresh on the spot. We took our order and sat outside to drink.

We love supporting small businesses! This small corner store located in the Italian Market is a great place to stop by for dessert. There is also a dessert spot across the street. I'll need to do a comparison on which is better soon! I had to crop the picture so I had something to write a review about lol. We got Guava with cream ice cream and this was very light! Probably around $3 for a small. We also got Mango Loco ($8), which seems to be a popular dessert. I only recommend this if you like sour foods. This is my terrible way of describing it: The mango is cut up, but it seems to be a sour mango. There are pieces of candy peanut, and sour gummies(?)/candy in it. The thing sticking out is a straw covered with a sour candy. The entire thing is drenched in Chamoy, Tajin, and Valentina (i think). The store also sells fruit, strawberries and cream, fresh potato chips, fry-ums (?), pina colada, shortbet, smoothies, candy, and so much more! I've been to Mexico City and the store felt like I was back in Mexico. The ladies who work there are also sweet!

Finally a place that makes the perfect mangonada, that's all I come for! So good, service is quick and fast. It's right on the corner sometimes it may be hard to find parking! Definitely my to go place though!

Chamoyada and Helados available. What a great little gem to find. Also do ice cream and waffles

Great little Mexican Ice Cream spot with an online identity issue. On Google this business' full name is El Pueblo Refresqueria. However, there is no sign on the premises. There was another name onsite "Bambino" and this business has a Yelp page under that name! I think visitors are generally confused with names online and labeling on site. Upon arrival, you're greeted by a long line. I found the root cause to be inefficient process and order handling. While I was there, the entire store was waited on by mostly one girl, at times a second and third was there. They can have a lot of items pre-made or pre-started in the back (ex. Shaved ice in a cup) and have someone working the orders in the back while the ones in the front keep the line moving. That being said, I did enjoy the shaved ice with pineapple syrup and chunks. It was a perfect way to relieve the heat and brought me back to my childhood in Mexico.

tl;dr: The price is right and the ice cream is delicious! Will be back to try more flavors. We ordered the mango and cream and the blackberry (mora) flavors. The lady behind the counter was nice enough to allow us to sample a few flavors. The flavors themselves seem intriguing -- some that I noticed for next time are corn, rice pudding, and guava and cream. What I really liked about the ice cream was that it wasn't cloyingly sweet. The "cream" part of mangoes and cream was almost tangy, like there was goat's milk in it. The two small ice creams came out to $3.50 total, which I think is a steal considering the unique flavors. Tips: Cash under $10, and limited seating.

I came here on a Saturday night, and there was a decent amount of people there despite the fact that it was a very cold and windy night. It's a small store, and it was very hard to find. I believe the name on the store front said "Bambino" instead of "El Pueblo;" hence why it was very hard to find. Parking is your typical city parking... we were able to find street parking a street over. There is only one sitting area that can sit about 10 people. No bathrooms, and the minimum for card was $10 I believe. I got an elote ($2.50) and chamoyada especial ($6). The chamoyada especial came with mango chunks and a tamarind straw. The elote was pretty flavorful and good! The chamoyada was good as well. My only complaint about it is that the straw with the tamarind was too small, so you can't get the mango chunks with it. They should use a bigger hole straw with the chamoyada especial.

Vibes: local, old-timey gem, the kind where you're drawn in by curiosity with the line out the door and people coming out with ice cream cones as well as mango roses and intriguing chamoyadas The menu: beyond the 20+ flavors of ice cream, also crepes, icy drinks, shaved ice, and savory snacks (ex. chicharrones, loaded potatoes) Tasting notes on my ice cream cone: -Ice cream itself: very soft and pliable, more icy than rich and creamy; two scoops + waffle cone was $3.75 -Elote: first impression is actually cinnamon-y cereal milk, and then the sweetness of the corn comes afterwards; kernels are dehydrated and sprinkled throughout -Mora: more floral than fruity, would not have guessed blackberry if not for the characteristic seeds, nonetheless complementary to the elote in flavor Other thoughts: -The girl who helped us was kind and willing to explain the different drinks on the menu (my friend and I were looking at the regular vs. special chamoyada and the diabolito) -One table inside and a bench outside for seating Will be back for: more ice cream, the piña colada served in a pineapple, and of course the chamoyada! Then I'll get around to the savory stuff!

We LOVE it here! This is our best friend on a hot day! And it's where I had my first chamoyada! Yum! Love the balanced combo of the sweet mango, the salty tamarind stick with the heat of the chili. So good! So, so good!! I don't have another one to compare it to, but I can't imagine it gets any better than this one! This small corner shop near the Italian Market which is now called Bambino offers hispanic snacks such as chips and tamales, fruit smoothies, as well as a variety of water-ice flavors, and a ton of unique ice cream flavors. On our last visit our party ordered rainbow and lime ice, strawberry cheesecake and pineapple cream ice cream and I asked the kind girl behind the counter to mix me up a sugar free smoothie (they add sugar to their fruit smoothies normally) of just blended pineapple, coconut and mango with ice. Totally hit the spot on a summer day! Prices are very reasonable and they do accept cards for anything over $10. It can get crammed inside and service can be a tad slow especially when they're mixing up smoothies. Stay patience and consider taking a seat on the bench outside if it gets too stuffy inside. Definitely a different water-ice/ice cream experience! *There's one 30 min loading zone out front if you're lucky! *It's located next to BYO Mole Poblano which is delish! Have dinner there then come here for dessert?!