Asheboro's Finest Mexican Ice Cream

We Don't Make
Ice Cream.
We Craft It.

Every batch of Arbol ice cream is hand-stirred using generations-old Mexican recipes and the freshest local fruit. No shortcuts. No artificial anything. Just honest, unforgettable flavor.

Scroll
Our Story

Born From
Family Tradition

Arbol Mexican Ice Cream started as a family recipe passed down through three generations — a recipe that refuses to be rushed. We source ripe, seasonal fruit from local farms and transform it into ice cream the way our grandmother taught us: slowly, by hand, with patience.

Every flavor on our menu tells a story. Our signature mango sorbet uses Alphonso mangoes at peak ripeness. Our chocolate is blended from single-origin cacao. Even our milk base comes from farms we know by name. This is ice cream made the way it should be — with intention and care.

3
Generations
20+
Flavors
100%
Real Fruit
Arbol Mexican Ice Cream shop interior with colorful flavor display
Close-up of handcrafted Mexican ice cream scoop
Our Menu

Flavors Worth
Lining Up For

Our menu rotates with the seasons, but these are the crowd favorites that keep customers coming back week after week.

Vibrant yellow mango sorbet in a cup

Mango Sorbet

Bestseller

Ripe Alphonso mangoes blended into a silky, dairy-free sorbet. Bright, tropical, and impossibly smooth — the flavor of summer in every bite.

Rich dark chocolate ice cream in a cone

Belgian Chocolate

Rich

Single-origin cacao blended into a velvety, indulgent cream base. Deep, complex, and unapologetically decadent — for those who take their chocolate seriously.

Fresh strawberry ice cream with visible fruit pieces

Strawberry Cream

Seasonal

Local strawberries folded into a tangy, sweet cream base. You can see and taste every piece of real fruit — because that's the only way we know how.

Creamy white coconut ice cream with toasted coconut flakes

Coconut Dulce

Dairy-Free

Toasted coconut blended with sweetened condensed milk for a texture that's somewhere between ice cream and mousse. Luxuriously rich and completely dairy-free.

Warm orange pumpkin ice cream in a glass bowl

Pumpkin Spice

Seasonal

Roasted local pumpkin swirled with cinnamon, nutmeg, and a touch of vanilla. It tastes like autumn captured in a cup — warm, spiced, and comforting.

Tangy tamarind frozen treat with chili dusting

Tamarind Chili

Bold

A bold Mexican classic — tart tamarind frozen into a sorbet and finished with a whisper of chamoy and chili. Sweet, sour, spicy, and completely addictive.

Our full menu changes with the seasons. Ask about today's specials when you visit.

Making ice cream by hand in the Arbol kitchen
Colorful display of Mexican frozen treats
Arbol ice cream shop counter with flavors on display
Ice cream cup being served at Arbol
The Experience

More Than
A Scoop

Hand-Crafted Daily

Every batch is made from scratch each morning. We never serve yesterday's ice cream — because fresh means something different to us.

Real Ingredients Only

No artificial flavors, no high-fructose corn syrup, no shortcuts. If it's not real fruit, it's not on our menu. Period.

A Place to Gather

Our shop is small, warm, and welcoming. Come for the ice cream, stay for the conversation. We treat every customer like family.

Visit Us

Come Say
Hello

We're right off NC Highway 42 in the heart of Asheboro. Pull in, grab a seat, and let us make your day a little sweeter.

Our Location

161 NC Highway 42 N
Asheboro, NC 27203-7956

Get Directions

Call Us

(336) 628-0002

Questions, catering inquiries, or just want to know today's flavors? Give us a ring.

Hours

Monday – Friday 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Hours may vary on holidays. Call ahead to confirm.

Your Next Favorite
Scoop Is Waiting

Stop by 161 NC Highway 42 N in Asheboro and taste what happens when tradition meets quality. We'll save you a seat.

Is this your business?This is my business