Ome Calli

ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS! Had one of their homemade raspberry pops and it was the best! Super friendly family owned in operated company with quality treats! Can’t wait to try the ice cream next!

Everyone here is so pleasant and happy to chat. The chamoyadas are out of this world – as long as you love a mix of sweet, spicy, and tangy. Can’t remember prices anymore but it may be helpful to know that a single chamoyada is plenty for two, and though the paletas are a tad pricey (compared to street vendors), they’re super tasty, too.

Not many Latinos know about this place I would really recommend all Latinos to advertise for Omi Cali… it is very unique, it’s very delicious and it feels like home. It is definitely a good place to go to if you want something different from ice cream flavors you’re used to

Ron picked me up after work yesterday so I didn’t have to swim through the monsoon rain storms we were having at the time to get home. When we drove by Ome Calli (the ancient Mayan words for ice or ice cream according to the young man in charge), the exterior paint design on the store was really cute and professional-​looking and led us to believe the interior would match the exterior, so we stopped for an ice cream break from traffic on Canyon Road and hope that traffic thinned out (dream on, kids, it only got worse).
The interior did not match the exterior sadly. The most glaring thing? No place to sit. Another glaring thing? Outdated freezers that were clean-​ish but looked dingy, and hand-​written signs for the prices for ice cream and other icy treats were not clearly legible. The ice cream cones and cups on display to show size and price looked fossilized. It was not necessarily dirty, but I longed to get a bottle of bleach and dump it all over to get things brighter and sparkling.
The young man minding the store I think is uncomfortable and a tad shy. We had lots of questions for him, and he really did his best to answer, but I think he needs to grow into this role. I have a feeling this is a family-​run business and everybody has to work their fair share whether they like it or not.
The ice cream was not rich and creamy and had a gritty icy texture which made me wonder if the outdated equipment was intermittently causing it to melt a little and then freeze back up leaving behind ice crystals. The flavors were not intense.
I don’t think we’ll be back. We both understand and admire the amount of work it takes to keep a small shop like this going, but if we’re going to spend this kind of money ($ 3.50 and up), we’d rather go back to one of our favorite haunts, Tartberry, and get the real deal.

I finally had a chance to check this place out. It was a mediocre experience, to say the least. The proprietors were friendly, but none too talkative. I can’t say much about that since I didn’t try to spark up any conversation myself.
It was during the onset of Friday evening rush hour, so not having any knowledge of this place prior, I was fully prepared to hang out until traffic subsided. So I was a little bummed there weren’t even a couple of small tables or chairs. Oh well, it’s to my benefit since I would likely have gone back for seconds.
I got 2 scoops: Mexican Choco Chipotle + Coconut. Cue more mixed feelings. Don’t get me wrong — the flavor was excellent! After having spent the past couple of years indulging in the likes of Salt & Straw and any number of gelato places in Portland, it was nice to have flavors so bold, every bite tastes like the first bite. The ice cream was light, but not too smooth. It was verging on (dare I say?)… crunchy. I’ve made ice cream in a home ice cream machine, and even then I’ve made a much smoother, much creamier frozen treat. Theirs was more reminiscent of ice milk (which I have also enjoyed very much).
Now, I drove here today, but I could easily have walked here from my place, which is what I plan to do for my next visit. The best part is, they’re really in an ideal location. They’re really close to the round, which is also near some of my favorite local spots to grab some grub (Best Baguette).
All in all, it was a positive enough experience. I am telling all my friends to go give them some business and to try some of the less common flavors one might find in typical American shops.

The best flavors!!! We got pumpkin pie, Nutella, horchata, and chocolate chipotle. So, so, so good! The consistency is phenomenal — creamy and perfect!

Had an ice cream craving yesterday and decided to finally stop in Ome Calli; a shop I pass by daily for work and never tried. Oh the regrets I have for not stopping in sooner! This cute little Mexican ice cream shop has so many unique flavors of ice cream, including the one I tried yesterday (cotija CHEESE, a X it was delicious!). I was torn between that and mango chili (which has a nice kick) and the employee gave me a little taste of the mango on top of my cotija scoop for free. They also sell a bunch of fresh fruit and cream Popsicles, churros, and slushies. Great flavors, hand made with love, and delicious. I’m on a mission to try as many as possible now that Ome Calli has entered my radar for great ice cream!

Went there yesterday for the first time. Oh my lord. I’m in love. A little piece of heaven. I had the chai tea ice cream and the mango chili slush. Mouth watering goodness

See the Tualatin post… Bad attitude from these ladies. Sad but true.
Not fair that they treat people this way

Very good ice cream and other treats. I put off trying it for 6 months and wish I hadn’t. They blow away Baskin Robbins and cold stone. Pricing is also reasonable.

Good Authentic Ice Cream and Paletas. They have several flavors worth trying at very reasonable prices.

The young girl whose mom and dad own this place is unfortunately downright rude. Dad and Mom are OK.
The best part is when she flips the iPad credit card machine and you’re forced to give a tip. Great.
This place gets a lot of play, merely because of what they are and where they are.
In any other community with a Latino population, they would be average at best. In San Diego with excellent paletarias all over, this place is just ok.
No place to sit inside or outside. And no trash can.
Don’t ask to sample any more than one flavor. You’ll get some guilt trip about how their spoons cost 15 cents each.
Cry me a river. You’re an ice cream shop. Prepare to give many samples. If I’m spending $ 20 in helado, you need to know how to figure out how to give out samples.

Authentic Mexican desserts + ice cream in a chill, laidback space. Only standing room, unfortunately, but I was pleasantly surprised when I came here. My friend comes here all the time for the raspberry cheesecake flavor, but I wanted to try the Mexican chocolate to taste some of dat spice. It was actually rather light, not as creamy as I expected with a mild chocolate taste and actual little dried bits of pepper inside. I’m used to the chocolate being laced with cinnamon or pepper, but to see actual pieces of of pepper was pretty hip. So each taste was a light chocolate flavor with a tangible punch of spice. I just wish the chocolate was vamped up and darker – oh, that would be divine.
This place also has CHURROS. Thus – I gotta come back.

Cute Mexican ice cream place with an owner that clearly loves what he does and does it very well. We got there late so the churros were sold out, but the ice cream itself was amazing. He suggested flavors to complement my favorite flavor: salted caramel, and I really liked what he recommended.
Speaking of the salted caramel… I use Molly Moon’s salted caramel as my gold standard for salted caramel ice cream and in the last seven years nothing has even come close to it. Until Ome Calli. Their salted caramel isn’t overwhelming with salt. In fact the salt is very, very subtle. I thought I wouldn’t like it, but I really did. Yay!

No doubt that they have great service and tons of choices of flavors! But honestly let’s be real… Went in to try the Chamoyada, definitely not up to par. The slushy was warm and too liquidly. The Popsicle on the other hand wasn’t too bad. Just wasn’t worth the drive from Gresham to Beaverton.

Visited Ome Calli and tried my first chamoyada, it was delicious! My daughters had ice cream and a paleta. The staff was very nice and helpful, I truly enjoyed the experience! I will definitely be returning.
The only downside was the lack of seating.

I love this place and hope it never goes away!
Service is always great. They are quick, attentive, and always have suggestions. They have unique flavors in ice cream and Popsicles that most are not used to, chamoyadas, and warm churros.
Even if you only try it out once, it will be worth your stop!

Amazing.
I went here on a whim with my girlfriend for dessert and were pleasantly surprised! Their selection of ice cream and Mexican fruit bars is awesome! Be adventurous and try the unknown flavors! The mamey flavor is creamy and delicious and although I couldn’t tell you what the English name for the fruit is you’ll be glad you tried it.
I had a cup of the mamey ice cream and it was wonderfully creamy and velvety. I did not not encounter any of the grittiness the other reviewers have run into. My girlfriend got the chamoyada which was ridiculous in a great way. It’s a wonderful balance of sweet, salty, sour and spicy. If you’re a fan of Mexican candies this is basically that on steroids.
The person who was helping us was very nice and patient with us sampling everything. He was wonderful and I had a good time talking to him.
Stop being vanilla and come in and be adventurous with some tropical ice creams you may have trouble pronouncing!

Finally got a chance to try this place out and I am so sad! Sad because it’s so far from home! I rarely go to the West side because there are really few good places to eat and hang out. However, after discovering this place, I may have to start driving the distance for some awesome exotic fruit ice creams and CHAMOYADA! My oh myyyy. I thought I hit jackpot with the chamoyada I had at Casa del Sol in Portland, but this place takes the cake. It’s ridiculous. Ridiculously good and over the top. The freakin drink has a paleta in it! Are you serious? It’s like a sugar bomb in a sugar bomb. To my surprise, it was not the sugar bomb i was expecting. It tasted great even in the 50 degree windy weather! I was kind of lost with how to order it and just went with the guy’s (who I am assuming is the owner) suggestion. Lime flavor drink with a chamoy paleta. Super yummy.
Now the ice cream. The ice cream is awesome. They have flavors such as mamey sapote, guanabana (soursop/​custard apple), corn… If you are looking for vanilla and chocolate, they have it, but really come for the fun flavors. Might be off the wall flavors to some, but for others, the flavors are comforting and reminiscent of familiar flavors back home. I did not find the ice cream to be gritty/​waxy/​whathaveyou AT ALL. Quite the opposite, actually. The mamey flavor was creamy and smooth. The guanabana flavor was fragrant… and still no grit.
I hope this place succeeds because I want to come back over and over again. The counter service was great and the person who was helping me had no issues with me trying different flavors. Go try it!!! Go now! They open pretty late :)

holy wow they have some spectacularmocity going on up in here.
I was feeling adventurous so i got the Mexican chocolate chipotle flavor with a scoop of the rum and raisin on top. The rum ice cream is super rich and flavorful with a good rum flavor. the flavor is kind of strong where after about 4 bites it kind of burns the pallet and just tastes like ice cream after that. but the texture is rich and smooth. the ice cream has that kind of doughey consistency like Coldstone but it’s a lighter, which i prefer.
after I shoveled through the rum ice cream I was at the chocolate chipotle. this flavor is pretty complex. like a wine, the flavors come in layers. layers of flavor. starting with the sweetness of the chocolate and melting into the smokiness of the chipotle with a peppery finish. after eating the whole scoop of ice cream my mouth was not burning but this scoop has a sustained spice to it that you will carry around for a while, but was not at all overwhelming. another spectacular flavor that I would get again
the wife got Chai because she gets chai everything and if anything comes with chai that’s what she gets. It had good chai flavor, but it was more of the sweeter notes of chai. not too many places like to accentuate on the spices like the clove and cinnamon. the spicier notes were toned down and it was a milder ice cream. it was good but not the best. im sure the wife will get it again because she can’t not order something with chai.
they have prolly about 30 flavors of ice cream, and we grabbed about a half dozen of the popsicles too, to pack in the freezer for a later time. you can get one of each flavor and they have at least a couple dozen flavors of popsicles too.
the staff is laid back and easy going. i appreciate that they didn’t stare at the top of my head while i was breathing on the glass waiting for me to order. because, seriously, there’s a lot of flavors to look at and I’m going to need a minute, and maybe like 8 samples.
they are also open pretty late. i think like 9 oclock, which is pretty awesome.
will definitely go back. like, prolly tomorrow. I will prolly also need to restock on Popsicles by then too.

¡Está súper rica la nieve! Los dueños son muy amables también. Les recomiendo que vayan a probar la nieve o las paletas. Hay bastante sabores :)
The ice cream is soo good! The owners are very nice too. I recommend that you go check it out. There are many flavor options. Btw, there are creamy flavors and sorbet like flavors. You just have to try different ones! I am officially addicted ^_^