Guanatos Ice Cream

Showed up for ice cream with my younger sister, my son and my nephew on a Sunday afternoon around 4 PM. We had a hard time finding it, but it’s located right across from Safeway.
They sampled a few flavors and all agreed that they liked the Nutella the best. My son got 3 scoops, my sister got two scoops and my nephew got 1 scoop of Nutella and a scoop of the cheesecake with strawberry. I didn’t get a taste so I’m not sure how it compares to other places for the Nutella, but they sure seemed to enjoy their choices…
I tried the pistachio and it wasn’t that great. It had the pistachio in it, but you can tell that there’s a lot of food color. I also tried the plantain and the regular banana flavor. The banana was better so I ended up getting a scoop of banana with the waffle cone.
Their prices are very reasonable, but I can tell that many of the flavors had plenty of food color in them. I have a very sensitive palate so food color leaves a weird after taste in my mouth, but the banana flavor definitely didn’t have food color. Thank goodness!

Honestly… why go anywhere else? I always mean to try everything else, but I love the mangonada and bionico here. The quality is great, the pricing is fair, and the customer service is awesome too. I have yet to have a bad experience here! Try everything, they have really cool flavors! You wouldn’t think corn flavored ice cream is a thing but it’s a blessing for your tastebuds. Also tamarindo? Horchata? Avocado??? Ughhhhhhhh can’t decide ever.

The ice cream here is wonderful! They have so many different flavors and they let you try a few out before you make your decision. They have some of the most unique flavors of ice cream I’ve ever seen. Who woulda thought you would find these kind of flavors in Walnut Creek?
For the more crazy/​unique flavors, they have little descriptions of the flavors on the glass to help you out. Their friendly servers will also give you help if you need it. I always like to get the kookiest flavors of anything when I try a new place for the first time and I totally suggest you do the same here?
Have you heard of Nassberry? Me neither. I still don’t think I know what it is but that’s a flavor they have here and it’s delicious!
Ever had Cheese or Corn flavored ice cream? Why not try them both together! Their cheese ice cream has actual pieces of cotija cheese in it and their corn flavor, of course, has pieces of corn. I had them both together for that savory experience and hey, it wasn’t too bad!
I also love me some Irish Cream and was very surprised to see that they had it here. It was delicious and I recommend it for any fellow Irish Cream lovers as well.
Soooo many flavors you’ll never try them all unless you come here all the time! Unfortunately, I don’t live near Walnut Creek, so I don’t get that privilege :(. But for those who do, definitely check this place out. Even if you’re not in the mood for ice cream, they have lots of other (Mexican-​inspired) desserts too!

My favorite. The Mexican Chocolate is delicious.

Got to this place based on Unilocal reviews and this place does not disappoint. Excellent flavors and some international varieties, Once I tried the Lucama flavor and it was delicious, reminded me of something similar back home I can’t really put my finger on it, oh well it was awesome.
I’m disappointed that they do not allow to mix and match but apart from that excellent joint for your ice cream cravings…
Plenty of parking good service and clean place…

I actually love the icecream here. The attitude, not so much. It’s 4 pm. Shortly after school’s done, and there’s a line out the door and only one person behind the counter. Of course she’s overwhelmed and cranky. It’s not her fault, but it’s not mine either. Also, we felt overwhelmed by all the negative signs posted all over the place telling customers what they’re allowed and not allowed to do. I feel that there are always unspoken rules everywhere you go. No need to post them everywhere. Even though I try to be polite and respectful as much as I can, I don’t feel like walking into a business that tells me what to do and how to behave. So, as loyal as I’ve been, there are other places I’d rather get dessert from. Places that actually make me feel welcome. Bye Guanatos! It was good while it lasted.

So based on my previous experience we came to see if this was so open. So we entered the store. We spent 20 minutes in line. When we arrived to the front finally we noticed we forgot the wallet in the car. Guess what the person at the cashier told us well it’s not my fault so you’ll have to go back to end of the line again. Certainly it wasn’t their fault but there is something called customer service. So what about no problem just come here after getting the wallet and I’ll take care of you.
If you expect me to be back to get ice-​cream again you are going to be waiting fo a really long time… Get your ice cream and your crappy location and… Well you know what. Next time I drive through Walnut Creek I’ll make sure to send you a few best wishes and I’ll buy my ice cream somewhere else.
Good luck. I’m sure you will succeed in the long run with your customer service. Not.

Guanatos made me appreciate the delicious flavors of Mexican ice cream! They have a lot of unique flavors here, especially Mexican fruits or traditional Mexican desserts. The staff is friendly, and very willing to let you sample a few flavors until you find the right one for you! I got the cotija cheese one, which was unlike any other ice cream I’ve had before. It was salty, yet delicious!
Overall, there isn’t much space to sit (a couch and some table space), but Guanatos has cool flavors for a cool price. There’s atypical Mexican flavors, but you can definitely find a traditional cookie dough or rocky road if you’re feeling a little less adventurous. I’d come back for more if I visit Walnut Creek again!

Every Time I see this place pop up on Unilocal.I get the urge to want to drive to it. Yet I’m quickly brought back to earth and realize its not a short drive.
Yet its so good that its worth the drive.
I tasted the tamarindo and the avocado. AWWWWWw they where both good how do I decide… As I’m thinking «should I mix them? will they taste good mixed? No I dont think they will?» it was like the Lady read my mind. She said in spanish «it hard huh? I answered and she said how about you get one today and come back for more…
I was like she’s right. I will defintly be back
Lol was back sooner than i thought

One of the BEST ice cream places ever! Love their exotic flavor varieties! I always get a milkshake (milk caramel/​cotija OR avocado/​cotija) soooo good! Good customer service, always friendly. Sometimes they would only have 1 person working up front though so it can be slow when there’s a line. But it is so worth it! :)

Delicious flavors with rich and creamy texture. I’ve had avocado, tequila, and pistachio flavors so far, and look forward to finding more excuses to make a detour for ice cream.
Legit.

Do you like coconut ice cream? If the answer is yes, then you need to drive your butt up to this place — THE ABSOLUTE BEST COCONUT ICE CREAM ANYWHERE EVER!!!
And the service is excellent also.

Never knew this place existed! They have thr regular and exotic flavors so both grown ups and little ones can enjoy it. Avocado was yummy! My son had bubble gum with Marshmallows and Cookies and Cream. Both were good. I wanted to sample all but that would have been embarrassing haha. But was able to sample Nutella (yes, Nutella!), Pineapple, and don’t remember the rest. Sorry.

Tried Guanato’s from Unilocal recommendations. It’s located near black Bear Diner in WC. The place is small, clean and friendly. The flavors that you can’t find at your run of the mill ice cream shops is what’s appealing about this place.
I tried the lucuma and it was great. The ice cream is tasty and creamy. I want to come back and try the avocado… seriously!

Really stopped by just to check out the flavors while friends were picking up groceries at Safeway across the parking lot. But then when I saw the variety of Mexican flavors I knew I would end up getting something. I tried at least 6 different flavors including the cheese (cotija), chongos zamoranos, lucuma, nassberry and a few others not listed on the website that I can’t remember. I’m partial to exotic fruit so really liked the lucuma. Hubby convinced me to get the cheese ice cream though. I thought it was okay when I tasted it but a whole big spoonful was too much. Salty bits of cotija cheese in smooth ice cream. It was too strange for me but he ate it all up.

Spanish-​themed ice cream store, with tons of fun and original flavors. 3 samples per person. Tequila tasted like tequila, rose pistachio tastes like rose pistachio. And I can only assume lucuma and the others tastes like they are supposed to.
And their ice cream is really good! Very creamy with the ability to mold and melt into the cone (because its always annoying to end up eating nothing but cone).
Lots of other options too, including sundaes and ice pops to a few foreign desserts. Clean and bright with nice indoor couches and outdoor patio. Free water after you get thirsty.
I am definitely come back everytime I need something from WC safeway.

Four Onos out of five…
Great selection. Loved the Creamy Rose Petal and Pistachio. Perfect ending for National Ice Cream Day.

I’m a huge, huge fan of Guanatos Ice Cream. I tried out their franchise in Pittsburg a few years ago, and I instantly fell in love with the Mexican flavors blended into ice cream form.
I especially enjoyed my experience at this location because the music, the décor, all the way to the taste brought so much authenticity. You’re allowed 3 free samples upon arrival! And for the amount they give you per scoop + the unique flavors, it is reasonably priced! For two scoops, it is still less than $ 5.
Come when you can, you won’t be disappointed!

I came here 3 times in 1 week… I live 2 minutes away… So dangerous!
Delicious and very unique ice cream falv

Friggin delicious, yet heavy! I love their selection of unique flavors, but a little pricey.

The best ice cream you can find in northern California it tastes like the ones from mexico i love them. You should try them you won’t regret. The have a lot of different flavors like the avocado, cheese, and chongos