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!