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What to order at Las Nieves Fruit Cups & More
- The dish to know
- Fruit cups, raspas and elotes
- Editor tip
- Get a fruit cup with extra chamoy and tajin, or an elote in a cup. A cheap, cooling stop on a hot day.
CuisineStreet food
Price$
Neighborhoodnorth-side
HoursDaily, afternoons
Phone(210) 785-0601
The dishFruit cups, raspas and elotes
Last verified
Tip: Get a fruit cup with extra chamoy and tajin, or an elote in a cup. A cheap, cooling stop on a hot day.
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Address: 1118 W Hildebrand Ave Ste 101, San Antonio, TX 78201
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Try: Mangonadas and fruit cups
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