SnoCal Shaved Ice

SnoCal Shaved Ice serves the best frozen treats and provides amazing service. We loved having them at a first birthday party. The adults loved them as much as the kids.

The SnoCal food truck came to my school yesterday, and it was great! I didn’t get the worker’s name, but he showed fantastic service and the ice was delicious

We got married down in San Diego this past August and we had Joe and the SnoCal truck at our cocktail hour! We had found SnoCal online and went to one of their events to taste test their shave ice before booking them. I’ve had shave ice in Hawaii so my standards were pretty high. Joe is the real deal. Their ice is so light and fluffy and they’ll do the ice cream and beans at the bottom, whew. I felt like I was in Oahu again! Joe was fantastic too. He was super responsive to my e-​mails, which when you’re planning a wedding is amazing. The truck is self-​sufficient and honestly, really reasonably priced for events.
Our friends and family were so surprised and stoked that all night we kept hearing about how much they loved the shave ice. I’m pretty sure some of the kids (and adults) went back for seconds. I know next time I’m in San Diego I’ll be checking out where the SnoCal truck will be. They are amazing. Thank you Joe!

Best shaved ice I’ve ever had! And amazing service with a smile! Went back for seconds within minutes!

Super super super cute little truck, they packed so much shaved ice for a large $ 5.50. my boyfriend and i could barely finish it! they were at Grossmont Shopping Center in La Mesa and the guy who was manning it down was so nice! I liked the sno cap (condensed milk) but sadly he didn’t :p but its all good. you were able to get him to try something new

We experienced these delightful treats at a company picnic! They had more flavors than I have ever seen! The ice chips were smooth without being crunchy! We would use them again, given the chance.

So unbelievably good! I had SnoCal Shave Ice at my work venue and people went nuts! This place mixes shave ice with ice cream, flavored syrup and tops it all with sweetened condensed milk for an amazing and unique treat. I’d eat this everyday if I could. Large portions, great prices and so pretty to look at. LOVE IT! Phenomenal summer (and really in SD all year) treat!

Thank you SnoCal Shaved Iced for making my son’s 1^st birthday so awesome! As an event planner, I have pretty high expectations and Joe totally exceeded all of them. He was incredibly prompt when responding to my emails/​questions. I also received confirmation from him days prior to the event. On the day of, he was on time and gave me a text to let me know he was on his way. THAT PLUS the shaved ice was super yummy. The truck was so much fun. The kids were totally stoked. Everyone was raving about it. A PARTY MUST HAVE. Hands down and two thumbs up.

This place is Legit! We’ve had Joe out several times for our church to celebrate Vacation Bible School.
His truck is clean and decorated and always has a Grade A from inspections.
Joe is so friendly and personable. He treats everyone like he actually cares what they have to say and he is always so appreciative of your business.
His shaved ice creations are fantastic. I recommend getting the Tigers Blood or make your own. I like to do ice cream, cherry & coconut syrup with a snow cap (sweetened condensed milk). He is generous with his portions, which everyone loves, so if you’re only wanting a small treat be sure to tell him.
Pricing is good too. I’m thankful that he doesn’t jack up the prices since he has to travel to you. THANKS JOE!
All in all I have ZERO complaints about SnoCal Shaved Ice. It is 100% good. Try them, you won’t be disappointed.

Sno Cal came to our apartment complex today! That was the best shaved ice I have ever had! The ice was perfect! The flavors were endless and the toppings are awesome! Now we just need to have an event so we can invite them!

Yum! Just had some shaved ice yumminess today from snocal. I had the Li hing flavor which I’ve never seen anywhere. It was sweet and salty and delicious! I’m actually surprised how fluffy the ice was. I was expecting the usual crunchy ice pieces but got some snow cone heaven instead.

OMGosh, these guys are AMAZING! This is not some shaved ice truck. Sno-Cal’s ice is soooooo smooth and creamy and the flavor combos are so yummy! Make sure you get your ice over the ice cream – double-​crazy-​yummy. The owner is super nice, timely, friendly and I plan on hiring them again. LOVE THEM.

From start to finish, my interaction with Joe was fantastic. I booked him for my daughter’s 11^th birthday party at the beach and it was a HUGE hit! Tons of flavors to choose from and delicious toppings. All of the kids (and adults!!) loved the shave ice, the truck and the friendly service. I highly recommend SoCal Shaved Ice for your event! Thanks again Joe!

They so kindly donated their just what you want Shaved Ice to CyberTECH’s Good Neighbor — Taste of San Diego event that raised money for STEM education programs, The San Diego Food Bank, and workforce development for San Diegans. The perfect truck for any event, the staff is very friendly, and they donate to great causes!

Joe made our party!
We hosted a birthday party in South Village Neighborhood park on a hot, Saturday afternoon. Thank goodness for SnoCal & Joe! The snowballs were the hit of the party. Joe was so nice and interacted with all of our guests. We especially love the music that played from his truck! The snowballs were delicious and there was a great variety for any taste.
On a professional note, Joe was incredibly easy to work with. I would recommend him for any event. Can’t wait to have him at our next function!

This is such an awesome vendor. Sometimes I get a little concerned about Unilocal review inflation because as much as I love the site, I’ve had a few vendors that have only been good, not great. That was most certainly NOT the case with Joe and his SnoCal truck. We booked the SnoCal along with another food cart on fairly short notice after a vendor unexpectedly bailed on a corporate event.
The product: Jeebus these portions are large and a steal at the price. The shaved ice tasted great and was super refreshing on a warm day.
The service: This is where SnoCal really shines. Joe was just plain great to work with. Easy to get a hold of, even easier to get along with; Joe just seems like an all around great dude whose business I’m happy to support. If you’ve ever organized an event, you know how important it is to find reliable, awesome vendors. Joe is one of those.
I can’t wait for the opportunity to invite SnoCal back to another event and would highly recommed them for corporate or personal events!

This company came to the Sienna’s Playgarden 5K run/​walk on a super hot day. It was blistering hot and felt like 600% humidity. Yuck!
And like an oasis in a dessert, the Snocal truck appeared and we got in line. Well worth the wait and good prices. We got a medium for $ 3.50 with two different flavors. Bubble gum and cotton candy. We were sharing with 3 girls under 7 after all!
Right away you could taste the difference. The syrup tasted like real sugar. Im not saying that it was healthy by any means or that they used natural color but it was pure cane sugar.
And the ice really did taste like snow. Not crunchy at all. Just soft. I highly recommend on a hot day or any day!

Just to give some context, I run an annual outdoor festival, which typically gets a few hundred people (mostly youth — under 18). I’ve done three of these events and This is the first year we brought outside food (food trucks) to the event. Long story short: I will invite SnoCal back every year.
Staff: Joe and his team are awesome. Super friendly, professional, and a hit with everyone who interacted with them.
Equipment: The truck was clean, fun, and seemed well-​maintained. The shaved ice SnoCal made was incredible, and as I went around to meet and greet with everybody, they specifically talked about how good it was.
Pricing: SnoCal’s quality is off the charts, and the prices were not. The selection was awesome. This isn’t your childhood cup of ice and colored flavor — «I’ll have a blue!» NOPE!
I loved working with SnoCal and will continue to do so in the future!
Thank you!

Nice treat on a hot, sunny day.
3 flavors for $ 5 — what a deal!
Lots of flavors to choose from and we chose Strawberry, Cherry and Tiger’s Blood with Mochi. The portion was super generous and the ice melted on our tongues.
The condensed milk was a bit too much and became super sweet. If you ask for the condensed milk, ask for only a little bit and then come back for more. I couldn’t finish the shaved ice because it was so sweet.
The owner is really nice and from Mira Mesa. It’s great to support local and small businesses.

If I could give SnoCal more stars I would! Where do I begin???
I did a quick Google search to see if there were any local shaved ice businesses that catered to events and SnoCal appeared. Being a graphic designer I was impressed by their clever name, the catchy logo and the well-​done website. I sent an email to inquire and that was the beginning of a very professional, responsive string of emails from the owner Joe.
We wanted a ‘wow’ factor for our daughter’s grad luau and this was it. Not only were we extremely happy with SnoCal, we were enormously impressed with the product and service they delivered. They were there on time, worked with our details with no problem, and even surprised us with a personal touch of adding a congrats message with our daughter’s name on the menu! Joe and his employee were friendly, accommodating and professional. I can not sing their praises louder but I’m hoping five stars shows how completely happy my husband and I were that we chose them to be part of our event and make it super-​memorable for our daughter.
The shaved ice was reminiscent of our favorite shaved ice joint in Haleiwa, they offered ice cream and condensed milk as well as other toppings, lots of flavors and the presentation was perfect!
I HIGHLY recommend SnoCal for your next personal or business event. They’re awesome all the way around — big MAHALO SnoCal!!! See you soon!