Snackas of the day: Raspado de fruta natural from Raspados Zacatecas. When I think of shaved ice or raspados I instantly picture a bright colored corn syrup made of dye and glucose being dispensed from a pump. That is not the case at Raspados Zacatecas. They make big jugs of natural fruit juice laced with chunks of fruit inside. Pick a flavor and they will soak your shaved ice in a fruity fruit juice. My flavor of choice is coconut strawberry. I slurp the juice from the straw and when the straw gets clogged with fruit I turn to a spoon. NO ONE in this city of angels makes such a healthy raspado. Venture to East LA to try the best, but if you find yourself there on a hot Saturday or Sunday be prepared for a long line.
All photos taken by: Nicole Presley
They are so good.
I visit this place religiously and not ONCE have I ordered a raspado. I go for their ALL natural fruit yogurts…and I mean ALL natural. Gotta try their raspados next time I’m there
Raspados Zacatecas is AWESOME!
I want to visit LA!!!! It has been 100 degrees here. That would be outrageously fabulous right now.
I was just talking about the raspados in L.A. last night with my Suegra! … In El Salvador this is more commonly called “minuta” … Can’t wait to get one when I go
There is nothing that compares to a fresh one. You can visit all the chains/frozen food places you like, but the taste is always chemical. This is the real stuff! You can even see it!
We need one in Orlando! What a refreshing treat.
I could for one of these today..hot,heat,humidity!! ahh
OMG! I’m going there today! Thanks for the recommendation. It’s so close to home!
I miss the raspados de L.A. Pero, my suegra makes some really good raspados too and has kept us with an unlimited supply this summer.
In Puerto Rico, we call them piraguas. Never had one with fresh juice!