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Those craving a refreshing scoop of Mexican flavor were not disappointed at the grand opening of a new Sunset Mexican Ice Cream in Reading.
A crowd of families and friends, many with treats in hand, trickled to and from the ice cream parlor at 733 Lancaster Ave. on Wednesday.
The new shop is Sunset’s second location, with the first opening in 2020 at 835 Hiester’s Lane, Reading.
“There was nothing like this in the area at the time,” Sunset owner Rocio Flores said.
Initially from Mexico, Flores moved to Reading years ago.
“We used to travel an hour and fifteen minutes to get Mexican ice cream,” Flores said. “We wanted to bring our culture. Mexican ice cream cups are a little bit different.”
She said Mexican ice cream is known for its distinct flavors and freshness.
“We mix everything with fresh fruit, fresh ingredients and sometimes a little bit of spice,” Flores said.
The flavors on offer are authentic blends that have their roots on the streets of Mexico.
Some of Sunset’s items feature tajin, a spice mix made of lime, peppers and salt, as well as chamoy, a traditional Mexican, fruit-based condiment mixed with peppers, salt, and other ingredients for a flavor that balances sweet, sour and spicy.
One popular item, Flores said, is the mangonada, which includes three scoops of mango ice cream, and a combination of fruit, chamoy, tajin, and Mexican tamarind candies.
Raspados, a shaved ice dessert blended with homemade Mexicans syrup, are also a hot item, Flores said.
Another highlight is the “diablito:” Two heaping scoops of water-based ice cream mixed with generous helpings of chamoy and tajin.
In addition to ice cream, Sunset offers several Mexican street staples, like elote (Mexican street corn), dorilocos (chips topped with cabbage, cucumber, pico de gallo, pork skin, sour cream, cheese, taijin and more) and fresas con crema, or strawberries and cream.
For the less adventurous, Sunset also offers milk-based ice cream in classic flavors like chocolate and strawberry.
Inside, images of Sunset’s finest frozen treats displayed on the walls make it easy for customers to imagine indulging.
A modern, minimal décor helps spotlight the stars of the show: tubs and more tubs of fresh ice cream, waiting to be scooped.
The space was renovated by Shuman Development Group.
“We are thrilled to welcome Sunset Mexican Ice Cream Shop,” Alan Shuman, president of Shuman Development Group, said in a press release. “This opening represents another step forward in revitalizing this vibrant community.”
Sunset Mexican Ice Cream’s Lancaster Avenue location is open daily from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.