It’s been a long time since I first stepped inside Azucar Ice Cream. However, it wasn’t until after my third visit that my infatuation with their Mantecado flavor took hold.
Mantecado is a little more than just a Cuban Vanilla. The flavor profile leans towards a cinnamon-y egg nog. I’m pretty sure my fascination with Mantecado is also rooted in my late grandfather’s love of it.
There are plenty of ice cream flavors to satiate every palate. The best part is that they make the ice cream; there are no cutting corners here.
Besides their original Little Havana location, Azucar now has an outpost in Dallas, Texas, and their second spot in Miami Pinecrest. So, of course, it helps to be near one of them when your sweet tooth tingles.
Azucar – Little Havana
1503 SW 8th Street
Miami, FL
(305) 301-3869
Website – https://www.azucaricecream.com
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/azucaricecream
Monday 11 am – 9 pm
Tuesday 11 am – 9 pm
Wednesday 11 am – 9 pm
Thursday 11 am – 11 pm
Friday 11 am – 11 pm
Saturday 11 am – 11 pm
Sunday 11 am – 10 pm
Azucar – Pinecrest
11429 S Dixie Hwy
Pinecrest, FL
(786) 250-3107
Monday 12 pm – 9 pm
Tuesday 12 pm – 9 pm
Wednesday 12 pm – 9 pm
Thursday 12 pm – 9 pm
Friday 12 pm – 11 pm
Saturday 12 pm – 11 pm
Sunday 12 pm – 10 pm
Azucar – Dallas
269 N Bishop Avenue
Dallas, TX
(469) 872-0090
Monday 12 pm – 9 pm
Tuesday 12 pm – 9 pm
Wednesday 12 pm – 9 pm
Thursday 12 pm – 11 pm
Friday 12 pm – 11 pm
Saturday 12 pm – 11 pm
Sunday 12 pm – 10 pm
Burger Beast’s Original Azucar Ice Cream Post
February 10, 2012 – I felt right at home when I waltzed (yes, I said waltzed) into Azucar Ice Cream Company in Little Havana. The decor is perfect, particularly the “Guayabera” wrapped seats with the plastic that everyone’s Cuban grandmother had on their furniture.
Flavors & Sizes
Once you look at the flavors, you’ll realize some real thought went into creating the flavors, some drunken nights, or both. All the flavors are made in-house with natural flavors.
You can get the ice cream served in a small or large sugar cone or a homemade waffle cone (available in chocolate). There are toppings to be had, but I didn’t see one person ask for them; this ice cream is best-appreciated solo.
Their Featured Desserts include the Havana Sundae with platano maduro, dulce de leche ice cream, and caramel. As odd as that combination sounds, I’m attracted to it.
What To Get & What I Love from Azucar Ice Cream Company
The 1st couple of times, I had the Abuela Maria (guava, cream cheese, maria cookies mixed with vanilla ice cream), their signature flavor. I can’t imagine ice cream can get any better than this. I’ve sampled almost every flavor (yes, you can test the flavors here), and the lemon sorbet is also killer.
Marcela loves the Beam Me Up (Bourbon-Heath bar), and I’ve had the Cafe con Leche (vanilla ice cream, a shot of express & hot fudge) the last few times I’ve visited. I love that one. There’s also seasonal ice cream and limited edition flavors like Besitos (vanilla & pink meringues) & Red Hot Lover (banana & red hots).
For your first visit, I suggest you hit up the Abuela Maria first and work your way from there. There’s no bad one in the bunch, so bringing folks to share with might be a great idea.
One last thing, azucar is sugar in Spanish and the catchphrase for the late great Salsa phenom Celia Cruz. She said it best, Azucar!
Azucar has Made my Dreams come true, Coke Ice Cream!
March 1, 2012 – It’s been almost a month since I’ve been frequenting Azucar Ice Cream Company in Little Havana. There is now a limited-time-only Coca-Cola flavor ice cream.
The Coca-Cola-infused vanilla ice cream is topped with Coke syrup. How was it?
Creamy, delicious, and just enough Coke to remind you what you’re having is a winner in my book.