Itsa Italian Ice

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Comment by Ron Da Bomb on July 29, 2008 at 3:02pm

I remember the Itsa truck rolling through the neighborhood all summer long when we were kids... What was it we used to order, a mix of all the flavors?? A cyclone? A suicide?

Comment by NxDLamb on July 29, 2008 at 3:07pm

HOLY COW!! I loved Itsa. We used to go there all the time on lomas. thanks for the head up!

Comment by Gemini Goddess on July 29, 2008 at 3:57pm

God, I grew up on that stuff. A particular summer comes to mind when I think of Itsa Ice. I was in the summer camp/rec program at Zia Elementary (eons ago!) and every Wednesday (at least that’s what my memory recalls), a councilor (probably a HS student) would walk us kids to the Itsa Ice place on Lomas and we would indulge in yummy, sugary, cold Itsa Ice! For the past couple of years, the Itsa truck has been making their appearance at different car shows. That's when I learned they were going to reopen the store. Yay!!

Comment by Jesstagirl on July 29, 2008 at 3:59pm

Interesting! I knew the owners of the previous one, so I'm curious if they've started it up again, or if it's in the hands of new owners. I'll have to ask.

Anyone remember the Snow Cone Lady?

Comment by Adelita on July 29, 2008 at 4:04pm

Here's a map to their place - 215 Phoenix NW.

Comment by Phil_0 on July 29, 2008 at 8:34pm

Dang, this is exciting news. Wish it was still on Lomas, though!

Comment by Luann Wolfe on July 30, 2008 at 11:31am

I saw it as I drove down 2nd Street a couple of weeks ago on my way to a meeting. I stopped in on my way home for a hot dog and a gelati. It was great! Adelita's right; the service was fantastic. The couple who own the place are so nice. I hope they do well in this new location.

Comment by LaMaia / Essential Real Estate Services, LLC on July 30, 2008 at 12:31pm

Hooray! I love Itsa. I remember, when I was very young, they used to send a truck around to parks around the city (like an ice cream truck). Yummy!

Comment by Khan on July 30, 2008 at 3:54pm

Ohh, I think my sweetheart would absolutely love this. I'd better take him out for a burger and an icy treat. Thanks for posting about this!

Comment by Spartacus on July 31, 2008 at 2:16pm

Went there for lunch today. Mmmmm! Hot dogs are "Nathan's" brand, and are grilled. Delish! The fries are skin-on, and a little overdone for my taste. The Italian Ice was perfect. I forgot how much of a brain-freeze inducing creation they are. Since the ice crystals are sooo small and smooth, it doesn't take much to have you wincing in freeze-related joyous agony. A great place to go on a hot day!

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