Boba Loca

Best boba in town! Look for the Asian girl with the colored tips, she’s the absolute best! She can answer any questions and is always patient with everyone. I think she’s been working here for a while too. I usually dont write reviews but this shop deserves one! Definitely will be back! Try the taro slush or oreo shake. The thai tea is great here too! Better than most places.

Amazing! Got a Mocha frapp with boba, it was perfect. My husband got a green tea boba frapp and it was delicious (not a fan of green tea) will be going quite often!

Love the fact that every time we come here with my daughter is super clean and not only that but the girls are super nice and they even give us samples of different drinks they have. The smoothies, slushies all of them are delicious. I really recommend this place!

Worst Boba Loca I’ve ever been to. Boba had a weird taste – unlike any I’ve ever had in the past 15 yrs. Crowded as well & neither the crowd nor the employees are something to be desired. Will only go to the Cerritos location in the future (Whittier is okay too)…
P. S. Don’t get the ice cream macaron sandwiches. They were hard and a joke.
Overall, waste of $ 15+.

I really love this place! My Thai tea always taste the same! It’s not overly sweet, just perfect! However, I am very disappointed when I get a craving close to closing time and get there about 10 minutes before closing and the employees have already closed up shop for the night! The closing time on the hours is 10 o’clock NOT 9:50!!!

Pretty good boba but the people that work there look rude and I called earlier today to ask a question and the girl just hung up on me

More or less my first true experience with boba. Thanks to them, I’m now a convert! I’ve only tried the Mocha Frapp (with boba, of course) and it’s been refreshing and delicious every time. This Boba Loca location also has friendly service and are always prompt making your drinks. Sometimes it can get crowded, but most visits you can be in and out fairly quickly. So, give this place a try if you happen to be in the area and need a boba fix.

I have only been to this location once, it was nice, parking was not that plentiful, but my Mango Boba Slush was good. Nice just right sweet chewy boba is the key for me. The slush was tasty also. There were about 5 people before me and the young ladies there where very fast & efficient. If an when I am in the area and want a boba drink I will return.

I absolutely LOVE this place.
I come here quite often and always seem to get the same thing, piña colada with boba. YUM!
The cashiers are always welcoming and offer you opinions of you’re not sure what to order. Even if there’s a long line and only one person working, every person is attended in a timely manner (you might have to get the workers attention if you just came in so they know you’re in line) however, the drinks do come out in appropriate timing (and delicious by the way!).
The boba to smoothie ratio is perfect, and the place is always nice and tidy. Ooh, and if you’re into lemon, you must try third lemon bites!
Also, if you take a picture with your boba drink or at the facility, you can email it to them and they’ll place it on their «customer picture slideshow» inside the local store!
There is also WiFi to customers, just ask the cashier!
Wonderful wonderful place, of course I’ll be coming back!

This was one of the first boba places to open in Downey. I remember it was the early 2000s and most people didn’t even know what boba was. You’d have to drive to a predominantly Asian community to get some boba like Cerritos or Monterey Park. This Boba Loca came to Downey sometime around 2005 – 2007. I’m obviously not sure because even when this Boba Loca did come to Downey, I already knew it would be on the lower end of boba because of being a franchise with a hispanic fusion name. Loca is crazy in Spanish in case you didn’t know.
So it was rare when I went to Boba Loca and it was only due to convenience of location that I ever went here. They have slush, milk teas, smoothies, milkshakes. They even have an oreo milkshake (Asian boba places don’t usually have oreo milkshakes) and frappes. Not only do they have boba to put into drinks but also jellies. Nowadays they have shave ice and a freezer with ice cream macaron sandwiches that are tiny and not made in house.
The drinks are okay and not worth the price that they sell them for. It’s not great quality boba drinks yet they sell them for the same price that great quality boba drinks are sold at. The only reason they do this is probably because Boba Loca is a staple for boba in the area. People either don’t know good boba or don’t want to make the drive out just for good quality boba. When I say great quality boba drinks I mean drinks that are made with real fruit and brewed tea, not powder (I’m 99% most of Boba Loca drinks are powder based except maaaaybe the frappes and milkshakes). So save your money and find a better boba place with higher quality drinks.

Definitely a place I would come back to. I am giving it four stars because the wait was long. They have one person doing everything. Poor girl seemed overwhelmed, however she was very nice and polite.
The Boba itself tasted good, not too chewy yet not too hard and the drink was also very delicious. Their ice cream sandwich macaroons are to die for.
Atmosphere– Nice little spot but not to hangout, it’s more of a grab your drink and go place.
Cleanliness definitely 5 stars.

Horrible almond Milk tea. Horrible service. I’ve never experienced a really strong taste like theirs. I asked the girl who made it up front if she can replace it for something else. She refused and said «well next time tell us to put less sugar in it.» Like I was supposed to know that drink had too much sugar in it. Smh. It’s my first time and last. screw this Wack service. Bye boba loca

The girls working on ⁵⁄₁₀ were super rude and uncomfortable. I was happy, my first Mother’s Day, and the chunky worker with blondish hair just glared at me the whole time I was in there. I don’t know why… felt like the twilight zone. She’s lucky I just came from church and was in a good mood cause man, I don’t like rude ass customer service, especially when I didn’t do anything to deserve it.

The Boba is always delicious.
A bit pricey for drinks.
I love the Thai tea and green tea frap.
It’s clean and we’ll maintained.
They have a nice customer service.
They recently started selling macaroon ice cream sandwiches. They are really good but for 3.50 $ each is not worth it.

2 STAR RATING. 1) for the delicious coconut mocha frappé, and 2) for the boba. «I CANT» with the girls who work here. THEY LOOK MAD ALL THE TIME. :(it’s uncomfortable! I feel like a burden just ordering a drink. I understand, their management makes them do a shit load of stuff that I can see in the back kitchen, but still! It’s your job to provide the best service. If you don’t like your job, follow my steps and quit! Find another one! As for the cashiers, they need help smiling as well. You’re driving me LOCA with your service; But you keep me coming back with your deliciousness.

Good place to get boba if you are in the area and not willing to drive to cerritos.
The place is clean, spacious and has plenty of seating. Some workers are welcoming and friendly, others act like they dont want you there. Just depends on whos working.
Ive never gotten a bad drink here. Although i’ve had better, the boba is always chewy and probably made fresh. I always ask for extra boba for a quarter more. If you get an iced drink, like the thai tea or boba coffee, itll be ready in an instant as it is premade. They use powder for their flavored drinks which im not a huge fan of. Not sure if its un-​common tho.
Tried a brick macaron ice cream sandwitch. yuck. Very tiny, flavorless, hard as a rock and a waste of my money.

Boba loca in Downey prmnt and flrnce has a variety of favors for
in the given mile radius. recommend the chai tea latte and the vanilla and Thai tea

I’ve been soooo spoiled by the boba places in NorCal. Fresh teas with such higher quality ingredients. Boba Loca is definitely not my first choice in SoCal. But it was convenient, so my friends and I decided to stop by.
First, this location is small. Not great for big groups, but there is a decent amount of seating inside. Second, the AC was on full blast when we came on a Friday night. It was chilly, which made sitting inside a little uncomfortable. But maybe they don’t put it on like that regularly?
Boba Loca’s selection isn’t super huge, but they have milk teas, frappes, slushes, and hot teas to choose from. I decided on the chai tea frappé with a little whipped cream on top. When we got the drink, it had a lot of whipped cream. Definitely more then «a little» but oh well. I can take it off. Chai tea frappé was über sweet. You can’t customize the sugar level here. It only had a light chai taste, with the rest being sugar and cream. The consistency of the drink was blended perfectly though, not too watery.
Boba Loca is a-​ok, although I’d still prefer places with fresher ingredients.

Great customer service and a clean shop. I loved the use of the colors of this place and that toppings can be added for free. We had the House Special shaved ice today (there are only two options– House Special or Mango) which was generous in portion and made the best out of its frozen/​canned fruit ingredients. $ 7 after tax, which is a decent bargain as well. Ice was slightly chunky but acceptable. For the given location in Downey, I think it’s a local gem.
Nothing to be thrilled about, but definitely an honest shop that serves with a smile!

PROS
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Place is nicely maintained, organized and clean
Parking is ample and location is easy to find
Staff thus far has been very delightful and friendly
Menu categorized nicely making ordering a breeze
Great selection with quality ingredients
The BOBA is soooooo good! A++
CONS
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A bit understaff only 1 person working the register and making the drinks I could see this being a potential problem if a lot of people come in at once.
OVERALL
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LOOOOVE IT!!! Highly favorably and recommended!