Mariposa Ice Cream

3450 Adams Ave, San Diego
(619) 284-5197

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Elisa Ford

Yummy ice cream, lite and flavorful

Roberto Madrigal

Been there many times and I always walk out of there happy. Today I had the best shake I've had all year, a Blackberry shake that was spectacular. The staff is the best, always friendly. Best Ice Cream place in San Diego!

L

Love this place, the best milkshake I've ever had šŸ˜‹ always super friendly service!

Hazel Pelayo

So far this is the best ice cream spot we've found! Location is great too, no issues finding parking on a Sunday. The 2 men at the register were super friendly, customer service is 10/10. You have to try the Mexican chocolate & mango sorbet! This one ACTUALLY tastes like Mexican chocolate & the mango is so fresh it's basically a soft frozen mango. SO GOOD!

GIL LUNA

Cool hip shop in Normal Heights. We were on our way to another ice cream shop but the line was ridiculous. So I searched for another one so I can make my kids happy. It was the best mistake ever. I have to say it was the best ice cream in all of San Diego. It brought memories of my grandma's treats. You know that when food can activate memories, it is bomb. The flavors were ridiculously amazing. We went in and ordered our ice cream. It was so good that we ate next door so we could come back for more dessert. BTW, the 2 persons attending us were really kind and even shared some stories about the shop.

William Helmen

Yummy ice cream flavors. Solid shop. Good service. I had mango and my wife had heath or something like that. We enjoyed them. Good portion size

Michael Vargason (Mikey)

You walk in, there’s an old school vibe to the place. You know for fact that it’s been here for decades, which could only mean one thing—the ice cream has to be delicious. I was not let down! The ice cream is flavorful, but the most memorable part of this experience for me? The gentlemen who helped us was patient, kind and seemed happy to be there. I didn’t catch his name but he made it a memorable experience!

Annie Lou

My favorite ice cream shop in the entire city! There’s a ton of new popular spots (with long lines o_0.. ), but I’ll always choose Mariposa 😊 Something about this shop that is simply the platonic ideal of a cozy neighborhood ice cream parlor. Ice cream is creamy & fresh – classic, satisfying, and super good every time.

There’s always little kids with their fam sitting at the kiddie table eating ice cream and making memories, walls plastered with Beatles memorabilia, and multiple Will Farrell visits lol – just really, really cute.

I’m a two-scoops-in-a-waffle-cone kinda gal while my husband gets a whole pint of cookies & cream to smash at home in privacy haha. Counter help is always charming and friendly ā¤ Stop by here get some ice cream and a big ol’ smile on your face, guaranteed

Julia Janocha

Delicious! Ice cream was fresh and sweet but not super creamy. Waffle cones are made fresh, so much better than the store bought ones! The women at the counter was very friendly and the old Beatle memorabilia around the shop is adorable. Very affordable compared to a lot of local places. If not the best ice cream in San Diego certainly worth the visit.

Lisa Serrano

Loved RB float! Gave me extra scoop for free

jessica sanchez

Ice cream was OK! We had high hopes per other reviews but sadly it fell short
Nothing to brag about or worth trying out again

Daniel C.

This is my new favorite ice cream in San Diego. I'll still go to Little Italy for S&S's special flavors sometimes but I am literally going to drive right by Stella Jeans, Mutual Friend, North Park Creamery, and An's to go here.
They gave legit samples, were extremely friendly, and served quickly.
Dad in front of me had a kid drop their cone - no problem, quick fix. Wanted something weird - we can do that - here's my recommendaiton.
I got a double scoop and loved them both.
If you want an Instagram picture or Myspace badge - go wait in line for an hour.
If you want good ice cream - go here. Holy smokes it was great.
Oh, and I ate it so fast I forgot to take a pic.

Red Clay Biological

Good, inexpensive, old-fashioned, non-hipster ice cream

Peter Briggs

You gotta visit this place. Used to be Will Ferrells favorite spot. Ice-cream is pretty traditional, airy, classic flavors. But I just love going and soaking in the vibes!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5

raii

Love this place! Me and my family went here, their mango sorbet actually tastes like it’s made out of mango. Gem amongst rocks of fake ice cream shops.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 4

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