Hand-shaved ice, bold syrups, and café classics made the way they should be — no shortcuts, no compromises.
From classic raspados to hot café drinks, every item is prepared fresh with quality ingredients and real flavor.
Hand-shaved ice piled high with your choice of syrup — limón, fresa, moro, tamarindo, and more. Light, cold, and exactly what you need.
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Warm café de olla, café con leche, chocolate caliente, and other hot favorites — brewed the traditional way with real ingredients.
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Fresh fruit tossed in chili-lime seasoning and served with a squeeze of limón. A savory-sweet snack that hits every note.
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Creamy horchata, vibrant jamaica, and other aguas frescas made from scratch. Served cold, poured fresh, always satisfying.
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Real fruit paletas in rotating flavors — from classic fresa and limón to seasonal specialties. Popsicles the way they were meant to be.
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Churros, tamales, and other small bites to round out your visit. Perfect complements to any raspado or café drink.
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Raspados Rio Sonora was born from a simple idea: the best shaved ice doesn't need fancy equipment or complicated recipes — it needs the right ice, real flavor, and someone who cares about getting it right.
Located on South 12th Avenue in Tucson, we serve our neighborhood with the same traditions passed down through generations. Every raspado is hand-shaved to order. Every syrup is mixed fresh. Every cup of café is brewed with intention.
Whether you're looking for a quick cold treat on a hot afternoon or a warm café to start your morning, we're here — ready, fast, and always consistent.
Real ingredients, real flavor, no shortcuts.
Made fresh while you wait — no unnecessary delay.
A neighborhood spot that feels like home.
Recipes and methods that have stood the test of time.
We're located on South 12th Avenue — easy to find, easy to park, and always ready to serve you.
5015 S 12th Ave
Tucson, AZ 85706-1273
Monday – Saturday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Hours may vary on holidays. Call ahead to confirm.
Stop by 5015 S 12th Ave or give us a call. We're open seven days a week and always ready to serve.
