Dallas/ Food & Drinks
Published on June 02, 2020
Arlington's 3 best spots to score shaved ice, without breaking the bankMC Snow Cones. | Photo: Michelle L./Yelp

Got a hankering for shaved ice?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable shaved ice sources in Arlington, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to satisfy your cravings.

1. Bahama Buck's

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Topping the list is a member of the chain Bahama Buck's. Located in North Arlington at 1630 E. Lamar Blvd., Suite 100, the spot to score juices, smoothies and desserts is the highest-rated budget-friendly shaved ice spot in Arlington, boasting four stars out of 68 reviews on Yelp.

Raquel P., who reviewed Bahama Buck's on May 3, wrote, "Love this place! Staff is friendly and drinks are delicious."

Yelper H. noted, "This place was great. It was clean and staff were super friendly."

(Check out the full menu here.)

2. MC Snow Cones

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Next up is Central Arlington's MC Snow Cones, situated at 931 N. Cooper St. With four stars out of 33 reviews on Yelp, the spot to score shaved ice has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for an affordable option.

In addition to shaved ice and snow cones made with natural cane sugar, the family-owned spot serves nachos, elote and other treats.

3. Annie's Freeze Shaved Ice Stand

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Annie's Freeze Shaved Ice Stand, a family-friendly dessert stand located at 2382 W. Park Row Drive, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the inexpensive spot to score shaved ice 4.5 stars out of 11 reviews.

The more than 40 flavors of syrup are made with natural cane sugar, and there are several toppings, like cotton candy crunch, sour spray and rainbow sprinkles, that you can add to your shaved ice treat.


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