La Monarca Michoacana

I love their mangonadas. They’re a little chunky because they mash them up by hand but there’s real pieces of fruit in it and it tastes so fresh. Their homemade Popsicles are good too. Sometimes there can be a language barrier depending on who’s working but they’ve always been nice.

Why is that Houston is known for its Hispanics treating non-​Hispanics differently? It’s that some type of memo I wasn’t notified of before moving back here? I mean, why do a paying customer gotta be treated less than the next paying customer based on their race and ethnicity?!
I’m still trying to understand this. I just can’t wrap my head around that.
Why is that everything is premade here, plus they got about a hundred people working and they still slow as quick sand?! Man, seriously what’s the hold up?!
You say the mangonadas are the best and are delicious? Maybe that was an understatement. or your opinion was subjective because they were just OK with all that spicy mess and limey nonsense. with frozen fruit at the bottom. Nothing exciting or WOWing about that.
I can’t see how anything is ever fresh here. Everything is being pulled out of refrigerators already made and they working unsanitary here that means WITHOUT gloves and hairnets.
The entrance door will make you feel as if you are entering a land of no return as it slams on your butt! The line is wrapped around the ice cream, so all that Staphylococcus is surrounded by body fumes and coughs. food absorbs it. good luck eating my poot. ;)
Prejudice service, cheap prices, lots of stares, I will not be back. It’s not worth feeling less than yourself.

I heard lots of positive feedback from this place. Even had positive hopes for it too. So, I stopped by today. My co-​worker told me the mangonada was amazing, but she was referring to Neveria y Taqueria el Quijote. I probably should’ve went by there instead.
When my sister and I approach the building it was packed. It was a long line from the front of the line to the end near the ‘loud, racket sound’ door. (I do hope they get that fix).
The products are NOT freshly prepared. The mangonadas are kept in a freezer already premade. (Who knows how many days ago). One of the fifty million staffs just takes one from the fridge and crushes it up with a fork to get it soften. Then they will add chili or lime to it.
This place is PURE junk! Even the employees have a difficult time treating everyone equal. When my mangonadas was ready, instead of giving it to me in my hand like they did for others in front & behind me. The person who prepared it carried it to the register and demanded I pay now. Wtf??!
Please do not waste you time & money on this poor quality mess. I ordered the mixed fruta & tamarindo mangonada. Both was loaded down with too much chili & lime. I couldn’t taste the tamarindo at all. It was like I eating a $ 3.50 nightmare.
Will I be back. heck no! Will I recommend this place to other people. hehe. yeah when pigs fly. Go to Neveria y Taqueria el Quijote instead.

This is the best place in the area for snack foods. The elote is delicious, and the ice cream. Everything here is awesome!

I’m pretty much a regular here & I can honestly say I can never get tired of it. They have a variety of different things & they are very good! I recommend their Rusa’s, they are amazing! As well as the mangonadas. Customer service is good too, very kind.

Most frozen products are good, especially the mangonadas. I also recommend their nachos.
The elotes/​corn in the cup is not impressive. The staff does not do a good job in taking the corn water out, and there’s seems to be more water in the cup than corn. Also, the corn has a can taste and is fairly expensive compared to other places I’ve been to.

Love this place! Their agua naturales are delicious and they offer a great variety of them.
I had never had a mangonada before visiting this place, must have been living under a rock because they are the best. I’ve had the strawberry and watermelon flavor, both were good. They also offer other flavors and goodies like ice cream and fruit cups. I will add another star as soon as I order different items.

I walked in here a few months ago and I have kept coming back since. So must have other people because business has definitely grown. Price is fair to me although I hear some say it’s more pricier than others their type of business but ’til this day have yet to hear anyone complain about their snacks. Their ice cream is AMAZINGLY DELICIOUS. Their mangonadas and banana milkshakes are delicious as well. The only reason I don’t rate it 5 stars is because lately there has been a woman up front who is not as courteous as the other employees and well her vibe is not very welcoming. Facility is new so it’s very clean. This place is a must go!

Pros: assortment of ice cream flavors & snacks
Cons: if they run out of a flavor, they can take up to an hour before more are available.
Came in and ordered 2 chocolate paletas. Employee was new & didn’t know what to get. Then I’m told they’re out of chocolate, and won’t have more for an hour. So I ordered cookies & cream dipped in chocolate with coconut & nuts– again employee asks coworker for assistance.
Knocked off a star bc employees should be trained, or have someone at their side as they begin to take orders alone. That’s just not fair to both the customer as well as the new hire.
Knocked off another star bc, seriously, how can any business run out of chocolate ice cream?
Overall, it’s delicious, & worth the price.

The employees are the very nice, they took their time with each order but also are very prompt. Their ice cream is very good and made at the location. They great mangonadas which is a slushy with lots of mixed ingredients that make it taste awesome! They also have various types of Mexican ice creams and fruit bowls that would make anyone want to come back for more.

Best place in Houston, no one, no one does mangonadas better! Wish there was one in southwest Houston, closer to HW 59

Came here to get elotes. Paid $ 14.50 for 4 cups. It was a waste of money. Not good at all. Wont come back. I’d rather catch a food truck for some thats waaaaay better. Everything is very pricey for the little small sizes that you receive. They also charge you to use your credit/​debit card. Don’t bother, go somewhere else. Too bad I cant get a refund. Believe me, I asked.

This place has awesome mangonada’s and elotes! Cool little spot if you need your mexican/​latino treat fix. They have a nice selection of snacks from nachos and raspas to fruit cups and ice cream.

Popsicles (Paletas) are all homemade! The ice cream is homemade! They have just about every Hispanic-​ized junk food you can think of! Corn in a cup, Hot Cheetoes with cheese, Aguas Frecas, Mangonadas, Esquimales, etc. This place is super clean! The workers are so nice! And the prices range from $ 1.50 to $ 6.50, depending on what you what. ($ 6.50 for a large banana split). They do charge an extra .50 for using your credit card. But for me, personally, that’s not a big deal. Definitely, you should check it out, if you’re in the area!

Why is this place not mobbed?
I’ll tell you. The signage doesn’t tell you how AWESOME this place is.
I’m not even sure how I found the spot to be honest, cause this part of Sabo I don’t regularly frequent.
Getting there — Easy. It’s right off of the Tollway/​Beltway.
Parking — nothing in this strip center attracts gobs of people, parking should be easy
Staff — all young teenagers with a passion for what they sell. I haven’t had this # of exotic samples and advice in a long time.
You go here if you want
— ice cream, banana splits
— fruit cups/​bowls — chopped fruit, with lime and chili/​chili powder.
— mangonadas — which is like mango smoothie/​icee topped with a spicy/​sour delicacy called chamoy. It hits you with the cold and the sweet and the tropical, and finishes with a little spice. Reminds me a bit of a Bloody Mary, not that I drink or anything.
— PALETAS — Paletas as far as the eye can see.
Most of these things you can find in your grocery store, but not in the traditional flavors of Mexico, Caribbean, and Latin America. I went with something involving rum, raisin, and possibly coconut. But they had soursop (aka cherimoya) and a bunch of other fruits and flavor concoctions that won’t be familiar to people who think Cake Batter is a legit ice cream flavor. (oh yeah, I’m hating)
Price wise — I thought it was fair, if not inexpensive.

this place is nice and clean, with variety of frozen fruit options, fresh fruit popsicles and other snacks. my favorite is mix fruit mangonada!

I am giving them one star because their prices are waaaaaaayyyy too high. $ 5 for a fruit bowl?! Where is this fruit imported from?! I can buy it myself for cheaper at Whole Foods, and it’s organic.

Located in the strip when Phở 88 used to be. It does not have a sign so be on the lookout for it! it sells all kind of desserts and drinks. Ranging from ice cream, smoothies, Italian ice, and banana splits to smoothies, elotes, and more. I highly recommend checking this joint out. The store is clean and very spacious. You can bring your kids here too. They will love it!
My friend introduced me to“MANGONADAS”!!! and i love it! I believe it is ice cream/​Italian ice with lucas syrup, lime juice on top, and chunks of fruits! It comes in different flavors: mango, watermelon, strawberry, mixed fruits, and more. I really like the mango one. The watermelon version is a bit bland to me. I’m going to try the strawberry one soon.
Recipe to a heart attack? Corn with mayo and cheese. LOL. I can’t help but eat it though. If you want a different kick to your elotes, then sprinkle some lemon pepper seasoning on top =) I usually go to the stand outside of the HEB on Blackhawk, but I think this will be my elotes-​go-​to-​store.