Hate it or love it, the Texas heat is here!
How will you cope with the scorching weather we’re sure to face for the next couple of months?
Swimming? Ice cream? Staying indoors?
Yes, those are viable options but when it’s hot, there’s something that you know you can’t get enough of…
Sno cones.
There’s something magical about cooling off with a cup of shaved ice mixed with your favorite flavorings.
If you’re a fellow sno cone fan, here are the best places to snag delicious sno cones in Arlington.
Tastee-Ice
Tastee-Ice is a popular DFW-based sno cone chain with several locations throughout the metroplex. You’ll find Arlington’s location near the corner of New York and E Park Row. Serving shaved ice for around 1o years in our city, any flavor you dream up is available. Crowd favorites include Tiger’s Blood (mix of strawberry, cherry and piña colada), Mangonada (Mango with chamoyada), and Blue Coconut. In addition, if you’re up for it, you can order several different mix-ins including the popular Picadilly which is any flavor sno cone topped with diced pickles and Kool-Aid.
Location
1808 E Park Row Dr (map)
Hours
Monday – Saturday: 10 a.m. -10 p.m.
Sunday: 1 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Time of Year Open
February until weekend before Thanksgiving
Drivethrough?
Yes
Walk-up Window?
Yes
Payment accepted?
Cash only
Outdoor Seating Available?
No
The Snowflake Factory
Located in west Arlington, The Snowflake Factory has been serving delicious shaved ice for decades. With over 50 flavors to choose from (including pickle juice), cooling down in Texas heat will be delicious at this spot. Popular flavors include Firehouse (strawberry and coconut), Ninja Turtle (coconut and banana), and Jamaica-Me-Crazy (piña colada and raspberry).
Location
1422 W Arkansas Ln. (map)
Hours
Sunday – Saturday: noon – 9:30 p.m.
Time of Year Open
Spring Break (mid-March) through October
Drivethrough?
Yes
Walk-up Window?
Yes
Payment accepted?
Cash only
Outdoor Seating Available?
Yes. Two picnic tables.
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Annie’s Freeze Snowballs
In the Lakewood Center on W Park Row near Bowen Road in Pantego (near Mad Mike’s Ice Cream), Annie’s Freeze Snowballs is beloved. Right of the bat, you’ll notice the festive decor including the trailer wrapped as a VW bus. Popular flavors for Annie’s finely shaved ice include Tiger’s Blood (strawberry and watermelon), Barbie (ice cream and cotton candy), and Blue Coconut. You can also order Snow Shakes (sweet cream, ice cream, any flavor and shaved ice).
Location
2304 W Park Row (map)
Hours
Sunday – Saturday: 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Time of Year Open
April 1-August 31
Drivethrough?
No
Walk-up Window?
Yes
Payment accepted?
Cash only
Outdoor Seating Available?
Yes. Tables with benches and umbrellas
Bahama Bucks
Drive to north Arlington, and you’ll find the popular sno cone (aka shaved ice) chain Bahama Bucks. A staple for awesome sno cones for years, this spot (along with their portable trailer), is a go-to for icy yumminess. The menu includes nearly 100 flavors await your choosing. No matter what choice you make, you’re sure to enjoy.
Location
1630 E Lamar Blvd, Ste 100 (map)
Hours
Monday – Thursday: 11 am – 10 pm
Friday: 11 am – 11:00 pm
Saturday: 11 am – 11 pm
Sunday: 12 pm – 10 pm
Drivethrough?
No
Walk-up Window?
No (walk in)
Payment accepted?
Cash, credit card
Outdoor Seating Available?
Indoor seating is available
MC Snow Cones
Another popular choice in north Arlington for sno cones is MC Snow Cones. Along with its Irving location, MC Snow Cones has been serving up tasty treats for years. Ride, drive or walk to the Arlington location and you’ll find choices such as Ninja Turtle, Barbie and Spiderman. You’ll also discover MC Snow Cones dishes out traditional flavors you’re sure to enjoy helping you beat the heat.
Location
931 N. Cooper St. (map)
Hours
Summer Hours: 12 pm- 10 pm
Winter Hours: 1 pm – 7 pm Tuesday-Sunday, closed on Monday
Drivethrough?
YES
Walk-up Window?
Yes
Payment accepted?
Cash
Outdoor Seating Available?
A picnic table/bench
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