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Tropic Express

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At Tropic Express, we're all about bringing a taste of sunshine to San Antonio. Our snow_cone cuisine is made with love, using only the freshest ingredients that bring a smile to our customers' faces. We've heard from families who enjoy our affordable prices and delicious treats...

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About Tropic Express

At Tropic Express, we're all about bringing a taste of sunshine to San Antonio. Our snow_cone cuisine is made with love, using only the freshest ingredients that bring a smile to our customers' faces. We've heard from families who enjoy our affordable prices and delicious treats like churros with ic...

At Tropic Express, we're all about bringing a taste of sunshine to San Antonio. Our snow_cone cuisine is made with love, using only the freshest ingredients that bring a smile to our customers' faces. We've heard from families who enjoy our affordable prices and delicious treats like churros with ice cream and corn in a cup - it's a winning combo! Locals rave about our friendly service, always delivered with a warm smile. Our cozy atmosphere may not be perfect for everyone, but we know some folks just love the vibe here. Come taste the tropical difference at 10167 Culebra Rd, San Antonio, TX 78251.

What Customers Say About Tropic Express

Tropic Express is a popular snack spot known for its customizable treats like corn in a cup and mangonadas. Customers praise the friendly service and wide variety of options, though some report inconsistent quality and long wait times, especially when busy.

Popular Dishes

corn in a cup (3) mangonadas (3) fruit cups elotes snow cones fried Oreos churros cucumber cup

Best For

Families Locals Quick Bite Casual

Tip: Customize your order! You can add your own toppings to the elotes and other snacks.

Features

🌳 Outdoor 🅿️ Parking Accessible 🍽️ Lunch
🎯 Casual Trendy 👨‍👩‍👧 Family 👥 Groups

Frequently asked questions about Tropic Express

Tropic Express is located at 10167 Culebra Rd, San Antonio, TX 78251, San Antonio.
Tropic Express offers snow_cone cuisine.
Tropic Express has regular opening hours. Check their profile for updated schedules.
Tropic Express offers the following services: dine-in, takeaway.
The most recommended dishes at Tropic Express based on customer reviews are: corn in a cup, mangonadas, fruit cups, elotes, snow cones.
Tropic Express is ideal for families, locals, quick bites, casual dining.
Tropic Express is a popular snack spot known for its customizable treats like corn in a cup and mangonadas. Customers praise the friendly service and wide variety of options, though some report inconsistent quality and long wait times, especially when busy.
Customize your order! You can add your own toppings to the elotes and other snacks.
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Tropic Express San Antonio Reviews

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Francisco Corona

First time coming to Tropic Express. Greeted by Leti at the counter. Very professional and helpful. Grabbed a Mangonada(small) and Rusa (large) drink. Will be coming here again.

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John Murphy

Tropic Express is better than Frosty Frog's on Bandera Road. Wonderful delight! Prices very good. About the same as Frosty's. Here's where the differences begin. 1. Freshly made! 2. Staff: Four people to quickly serve your needs. 3. Popular: 15 people enjoying their desserts/meals grew to 25 in less than 10 minutes of our arrival. The Mangoneada had the right amount of sweet and spice. The Icyneada even had sweet tamarind to chew on later. Coconut with cream shaved ice was popular and 2 purchases right after ours. Twelve picnic tables and 4 benches. 4. Variety: Regular food, funnel cakes, (not Frosty's) banana splits and plenty of pictures (not Frosty's). 5. Price: Total for 3 purchases $15.16. Worth it for 12-16 oz deserts. 6. Definitely returning and Highly Recommended!! Mouth is watering just writing this. 😛

Eva Sumter
Eva Sumter

Our snow cones were the BOMB!! We really enjoyed the prompt service and nice staff. I always come here when I am in need of a great snack 😋

ROMAN SILVA
ROMAN SILVA

If you haven't tried this place yet, punch yourself in the face. I like their cucumber cup, coconut cream raspa, fruits cups, mangonadas, chocolate covered strawberries. Gotta try the rest 😋.

Michelle Villarreal
Michelle Villarreal

I love this place since I found it! I love the customer service, food and atmosphere. It’s outdoors they have benches and it’s very clean! 100% recommend ❤️

RanaB
RanaB

My favorite snack spot!! I love the corn in a cup..I love how they leave the condiments out for you to customize your cup..So many snacks to choose from from chocolate to fruit cups to a burger meal..

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Zachary Kramer

The Mangonadas here are an intensely delightful treat! Tried the pecan smoothie and it blew me away. NO OTHER CAN COMPARE! THIS PLACE IS THE BEST HANDS DOWN.

Jazmyne McBride
Jazmyne McBride

Love this place for a quick, fun treat! I tried the fried Oreos and they came out hot and perfectly crispy! A little sad they no longer have the mini tacos. They were delicious.

CRY
CRY

When you buy the elotes you can add your mayo,butter, Chile, Valentina, on your own. I usually don't like places that do this. However, it was good quality products so it was super yummy. Also, they come with crema so if you don't like crema then just ask for no crema. The blueberry cone was also very yummy. My nephews loved them.

John Gaona
John Gaona

Great place to stop in for snacks, food... all kinds of goodies! Family and I have been coming since there were 2 picnic tables placed in front and no parking! It's only gotten better. Hey, order what you want, the way you want it and wait for your number to be called! I like my mangonadas with a scoop of vanilla ice cream! Create your own snack or order off the wide variety of items they offer! Now, no more talking, let's eat 👍

Boris Tarasenko
Boris Tarasenko

Went here with my family on a Saturday night and it was awesome! We ordered sliced mango fruit cup, a mango on a stick, and a couple of Mangonada’s w/ fresh mango on top! The service was phenomenal and there were plenty of benches to sit and chat. There were a few times where the line got pretty long while we were sitting and talking, but the folks here work fast to get the line moving quick! Awesome neighborhood spot for snacks and drinks!

E Davis
E Davis

My family and I have been coming here for many years since I was in high school in the 90s. I have love to see how this family with their small business has grown through the years. The mom is a very hard worker and her son is a very nice sweet guy. I visit my mom every weekend and this is our go to place for a little treat. I love the apple that they slice for me. I do not get the Chamoy that it comes with, but I do like the Tajin on the side(it is great with orange slices). If you ever go there long lines, it’s worth the wait and they do work very quickly to get you what you ordered. We’ve had many different items through the years from this place and everything is always excellent. I would highly recommend going here it is worth the drive.

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jamie ingram

This place is the epitome of good Hispanic desserts. Better than any ice cream man you'd ever stand in line for! They have everything and it's made as soon as you order it. I love this place and I'm sure you will too. It's also reasonably priced. ❤️❤️❤️

Fonzie Gonz
Fonzie Gonz

This place offers great value for the whole family. My family of 5 was able to get something each and it came out to less than $30! Helped me forget about inflation for one night lol I recommend the churros (add ice cream) and corn in a cup. The ladies were very courteous and friendly. There’s plenty of outdoor seating if you want to eat there, parking is odd because you have to use either the gas station parking next door or the business plaza on the other side. Neither has a direct connection to Tropic Express so you have to walk from there.

Joey Saldaña
Joey Saldaña

Such wonderful service. This place is a hidden gem in the neighborhood, many locals come here to grab a quick bite or have one of the BEST RASPAS(snowcones) around. Service is always given with a smile and food comes out in a timely manner. We have know this place for many many years. They never fail to impress us everytime we visit. HIGHLY RECOMMEND to anyone visiting from out of town to come visit. This place is always popping on a Friday and Saturday night. Gives you time to enjoy the outdoor space and talk with friends. Will always have this place a spot in my heart❤️❤️❤️❤️

Emily Hillyard
Emily Hillyard

I LOVE THIS PLACE! I love all the snack and drink options they offer here. Everything tastes so good and fresh. The only thing I hate is that it’s on the other side of town for me.

Candy
Candy

Prices are very reasonable, the food is good, but we were a little disappointed with the strawberries and cream...they weren't bad but they were not amazing. Everything else was pretty good. They have a huge selection of stuff to pick from so that's always a plus. It does get a little crowded and food does take a little while to get to you but our wait wasn't bad. Over all it was a pretty good experience for our first time.

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joseph gooley

Best place to get snacks. Great shaved ice. Great desserts! Great service. Great place to take kids or dates after dinner.

Amber L
Amber L

A pretty good place all in all with a variety of things to choose from. The food/dessert/drinks are good. Of course there are things that aren’t good to where they didn’t heat it up properly and it tasted cold and the food looked expired. There is much seating available, tables are just dirty. It gets packed a lot and wait times can be as long as 45 minutes.

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Abdullah Alqaq

The food was decent, the atmosphere was a bit tough because it's outside seating only and it's super hot. I suggest they should do what six flags does. Since they have a big tent over the chair area, they should add some fans to the top area. Just don't put the fan on super high so it doesn't blow food around or away, but for example, six flags do a good job at this. They should too. They even have speakers currently there to play some music, so they should totally add some fans when it's super hot. Like, come on, it's TEXAS!

Pinky Garcia
Pinky Garcia

I am so sad that the corn in a cup is just from the can. Also, it looks and tastes like yellow corn too me which makes me feel worse haha I don't recommend this place if you're looking for Mexican corn (which is white corn and not from the can). Other than that, the place looked nice, clean and spacious. Many tables and chairs available. They have many other snack options that you may be interested in

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Richard G

I typically just 5/5 my ratings if satisfied, but my experience didn't meet expectations for traditional snacks. I asked for an "Elote en Vaso", Mangonada, and Hot cheetos with cheese. Although I did get corn in a cup, I got no chile! Just cheese and cream of a sort. (-1) The mangonada had the typical flavor and chamoy but no Mango pieces. (-1) Hot cheetos were not given with cheese initially. (Non issue) I ordered 20mins before the close and although my order was done 10mins after I called, it wasn't up to traditional expectations. I drove off thinking my order was prepared as traditional, but when I got home I noticed the items were not complete. I didn't call as they had closed 20mins prior to getting home, so I messaged the FB page about my experience. My message was received and "seen" but has been ignored. (-1) Closing hour is one of the most crucial because errors/miscommunication can not be remedied. Quality assurance needs some work. Had been craving these snacks for a couple weeks now, mostly upset about this. I skipped dinner so i could treat myself to these snacks. Will try it again an other day.

Ashlee Perez
Ashlee Perez

The first time I tried it I thought it was awesome, however I went back tonight and ordered the SAME item and the skimped me on my ice cream portion. For $8 a snow cone with ice cream I would appreciate it if I actually received what I ordered.

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Oscar Martinez

Magonadas are not that good I just got a large and a medium magonadas 17.00 dollars barely had chile polvo and chamoy no pieces of mango like some do have taste more like water sorry but true

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Dora Aguilar

Me and my family have been going to this same place since me and my sister were born.It seems like the management is not as great anymore.We waited over an hour for 4 items which was two raspas,chocolate shake and pickles. The lady kept on skipping over people’s numbers in which she should have been doing them in the order that they go in. Then she proceeds to say on the speaker “if you keep on coming up and asking for your order it slows us down, be patient” But you could see everyone else around us was frustrated as well and kept on going up to ask why is it taking so long especially since most people only ordered 1 or two things. Finally our number gets called and we ask her if we could have a cherry for the shake and she said “it only comes with one not two….” But there was never one on there to begin with.She heads to the back and shakes her head.The shake tasted like it was sitting in the freezer and they just took it out.Also I do understand that everything is made fresh but it should not take over an hour for someone’s order to be done. Overall bad experience and me and my family will not be coming back.

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Elayna Gonzales

Used to come here as a child with my parents when different ownership was involved. But after today's experience of waiting over half an hour for a s-i-n-g-l-e raspa that was a gloppy, syrupy, chunky mess and being yelled at by a lady in red " RELAX IT'S COMING" I was not served as a customer should be. Needless to say, the place has gone downhill, and I will not be spending any more time or money there. Tonight, was not even overly crowded, and after my ticket number was passed up four numbers ahead as well as waiting patiently for half an hour, I inquired about why my single item was taking so long, even other customers who ordered long after me were still receiving theirs before I was. Then the cashier was polite to me and even tried to offer a solution, while the impatient red shirt lady was just rude, yelling at us both and had poor customer service skills, very unprofessional from a business standpoint. On more than one occasion I was let down by overpriced and disappointing items, ridiculous wait times, and this was the last straw. This syrupy, gloppy mess I received was very gross looking and after tasting it, sure enough, it was just as bad as it appeared, I had to toss it in the garbage. Over $5 and half an hour wasted, do you think it's worth it? Such a shame I do not.

Francisco S
Francisco S

We arrived at 6:18, ordered 3 items, and had to wait over an hour to get our stuff at 7:25. They were calling numbers out of order jumping from 48 back down to 31 and back to 45. All the tables were filthy, covered in dirt from the gravel floor. Prices are really high. When i was paying, the cashier just walked away and told me what my number was before i even finished paying. On the screen, it asked how I wanted a receipt, and i chose text message, but after typing in my phone number i never received it. Will not be returning here again and highly discourage anyone from going also.

Vanessa Favela
Vanessa Favela

went and got 2 elotes and a mango cup. the mango cup was super good, fresh fruit. the corn on the other hand was topped with mozzarella cheese and a sliver of sour cream…. needless to say it was flavorless and just topped incorrectly. I went and asked to exchange the corn for something else and was told no because i was supposed to season the corn to my liking, with salt and lucas….what lol. overall, don’t recommend and would instead recommend Senor Mango Ice Cream.

Lisamarie Garcia
Lisamarie Garcia

I always come here and have good experiences but this pass time I went there was a different experience all in total, there was a different person taking my order and she was not nice. When I ordered nachos with no jalapeños then Gaven nachos covered in jalapeño like no big deal things happen. I take it back she looks at me like I did something wrong, takes my order 2 minutes later comes back with the same chips just covered in cheese.THIS IS NOT A FRIENDLY PLACE NO MORE!!!

delbert Murry
delbert Murry

Guy didn’t even ask if I wanted change for my 20 he just took it, and then filled up the fruit boat ($10)with un edible/fruit that clearly wasn’t ready to be cut and ate.

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Highly Rated
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🍽️ Lunch
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🥡 Takeout
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🕐 Hours Today
12-11PM
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💬 Reviews
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People typically spend 15 min here
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