Chamoy Blog

The history of frozen desserts is a fascinating journey that spans centuries and cultures. Here's a brief overview of the development of sorbet, gelato, Italian ice, and other frozen treats: Early Beginnings: The origins of frozen desserts can be traced...

At Chamoy City Limits, chamoy is the most important condiment that we make for our signature raspas. It's what has differentiated us from the competition and has made us the Best Shaved Ice in San Antonio since 2012. We have several different varieties that we hand-craft. Sweet chamoy, spicy chamoy, sour chamoy,strawberry chamoy as well as a lighter flavored syrup that contains whole chunks of pickled fruit. Here's a primer for those new to chamoy and it's many uses!

Chamoy City Limits is known for its catering and the high-quality experiences we provide to guests. We've catered events of all types from a small backyard birthday party to a large high-volume corporate events with such companies as HEB, Whataburger, IKEA,Toyota to name a few, If you're planning an event in San Antonio and want to add a touch of culinary excitement, booking us to serve your guests can be an excellent choice. If you want to get a quote, please fill out the contact form at the bottom of this page!

The art of Japanese shaved ice, known as "kakigori," has a long and rich history in Japanese culinary culture. Let's explore the history and current information on these delightful treats. We've definitely been inspired by the look of these beautiful deserts, if you notice the raspas we made on the original Chamoy City Limits truck.

When the scorching summer heat becomes unbearable, there's no better way to cool down than with a refreshing shaved ice snow cone. Originating from various corners of the globe, these icy delights offer a welcome respite from the sweltering temperatures....

Where's the truck? The original 1978 Chevy ice cream truck has been traded-in after ten years of service and replaced with a 2004 Freightliner box truck!   Our new truck is currently under construction and will soon be renovated into...