Bahama Buck’s

Really good flavor. Staff could use more training on available flavors though. Will be back.

I’m in love with this place, just discovered it. However I do feel it’s a tad pricey. My husband and I got regular sizes and walked out paying almost $ 14. Love the product but won’t be able to go as often as I’d like because of prices :)

Great tasting dessert! They have sugar free which is so great! It is delicious! My favorite is Birthday Cake flavor. They also have sugar free cream for on top. Staff is very friendly as well. I love their rewards program too!

I am so glad I found this place, you get so much bang for your buck here!!! the shaved ice is so much! very good! cream soda one was my favorite! this place is super kid friendly the only thing is its kind of a high school kid hang out! but I went here with my son and hes 1 and my best friend and her daughter shes 4 and it was nice because no one got annoyed with the little ones and they have games like jenga nothing kids can play with but hey little kids like blocks so it works out! the staff is super friendly, they didn’t mind the little ones throwing blocks everywhere, as long as you pick up after them. great environment!

Love this place even if it’s cold outside !!! Can never go wrong with this place !! So many flavors to choose from !

Considering the price, It’s fine. :)
Went in here on a hot day when they had an Anna (from Frozen) character dressed up. I figured it would be a cheap way to make the kids happy, and while the kids were happy, it was hardly cheap.
The shaved ice was pretty much the same thing you get at most places these days. (the nice kind of shaved ice, not the chunky stuff) I’ll just have to remember next time to ask the people not to put too much syrup, because I had some icy chunks to get through, while less syrupy cups didn’t have that problem.
Everything was to be expected here, except the price was pretty high, it was like movie-​theater popcorn pricing. The sizes go Baby, Small, Medium, Large, and the $ 3.38 baby is only $ 1 less than the large. It’s not bad, its just annoying when you know its just ice and syrup. Like behind Bahama Bucks’ laid back façade is an economist hitting those pennies.
But I guess that’s the cost it takes to keep the doors open.

I don’t mean to brag, but I am quite the shaved ice expert. I’ve had AWFUL shaved ice (Kona!) and some amazing ice too. So naturally when I saw an actually storefront shaved ice place, I had to try it.
The store– the place looks great! Large and roomy inside, bright and clean and very tidy. The girls working were neat as a pin.
Pricing– Wowzer! So I paid about $ 3.70ish for a regular cup here. The same size cup from a shack in Louisiana would be about $ 1.75 with cream running about .25 a layer. In contrast, this place is pricy. That’s what that cute shop gets you!
Looks– my shaved ice looked beautiful. A tall cherry cap with drizzles of ivory cream. The spoon and umbrella were very nice touches.
The syrup– I ordered cherry. They used PLENTY of syrup, but I find the flavor was lacking in depth. My tongue was bored.
The cream– it’s a nondairy creamer, so that’s nice if you’re lactose intolerant. However, it too was boring. A sweetened, condensed milk would have been much more appreciated.
The ice– ice is the most important aspect of course. You wouldn’t think it, but the «shave» must be perfect. Too coarse and the syrup doesn’t stick. No one wants to have chew the ice either. Too fine, and well, you have the problem I had with this place. It was super fine and so thick. I felt like I was eating a nondairy frozen yogurt. Or a melting sorbet. It was so thick and rich (not in a good way) that I ate the cap and about an inch down before I had to stop. It was not refreshing. It was not tasty.
I would not go back. Sure it’s pretty, but I’m paying to eat it, not look at it.

I am so excited that BAHAMA BUCKS has come to Temecula!
It is diffidently worth the drive!
I usually order the small, it is just right for me. I get a bigger size if I want the Bahama Mama Rhama… with Blue Bell ice cream… but T-​MEC has yet to get that part yet… still waiting.
Favorite flavors so far are: Lime & Cola or Banana/​Colda w/​a snowcap.

My husband and I have been here numerous time and it never disappoints us. We tend to bring family and friends who come out to visit and so far they all have loved it. They carry a vast selection of flavors. All I can say it’s not your typical shaved ice the I is yummy yummy yummy!

I was really excited to try this place! I love shaved ice and snow cones. They have a ton of flavors to choose from and a variety of toppings from condensed milk to chamoy sauce and you can have multiple syrups added. I got melon and something with the word princess in it that was topped with pink sparkly sugar. My little had a strawberry banana smoothie. The place is fun with games you can play while you eat and color changing spoons and paper umbrellas so kids love this place.
I liked it but I seriously felt terrible after finishing it because it’s basically water and a crap ton of sugar. Pretty sure anyone who comes here will leave with type 2 diabetes.

Great place to come when it’s hot out. Plenty of seating and space but it does get packed in here most days.
And as their drinks say, yes it’s very refreshing. :)

Located in a pretty hidden location, I stumbled upon this place which just opened recently. It was quite busy as it was a warm day, and I was amazed by the variety on the menu. 30+ flavors?! Indecisiveness is my life in places such as these!
The décor is cute… It’s decorated in a surfer/​Hawaiian-​type theme. Perfect for those Instagram pictures! I like the the presentation of it as they put a cute little umbrella on the top of your shaved ice as décor. The texture of the ice as everyone here has said is very smooth and wonderful. BUUUUT, flavor-​wise, it’s just too sweet and unnatural for me. However, it definitely was a cool treat on a warm day!

Perfect weather for some shaved flavored ice on top of ice cream.
Apparently a well known franchise in the U.S. that has made it’s way to California and in Temecula out of all places (Woooooooo, Temecula!). Located off of Temecula Parkway in the same plaza as Killarney’s and Corner Bakery.
But oh my goodness, there are so many flavors to choose from. So many that it can be quite overwhelming. Make your life easier and ask for recommendations, try a couple samples, and go from there. Each shaved ice flavor option is paired with your choice of vanilla, chocolate, or strawberry ice cream. I tried the tiger’s blood based on the name and recommendation and it did not disappoint. It has a fruity cinnamony flavor. Definitely worth a try! I love how they add the umbrella picks, which made me feel like I was on some kind of tropical island, and the color-​changing spoons, which were just downright entertaining to observe.
They have plenty of seating and a games stand where you can play games like Jenga, Spot It, and Connect Four.
This place just opened three weeks ago, and what perfect timing too, during the summer. I will definitely keep this place in mind the next time I’m looking for a nice snowy treat.

the whole environment is really nice, the workers are super friendly as well as patient because the menu is pretty overwhelming because there are so many choices. I got the Peach Flamingo, and it’s a little tangy but still really good. The Strawberry Cheesecake shaved ice is another must try!

Won’t give up hope yet, hoping they can figure it out. We have been 3 times. 1^st visit was opening day, pleasant visit considering it was the first day. Mostly kids working there, however I do believe the owner was present. Overall, good experience. Led us to our 2^nd visit.
2^nd visit was ok, staff was a little overwhelmed as it was a little busier. Not as friendly but the sno cones where still tasty. (Bahama Rama Mama)
3^rd visit. Horrible, very busy when we arrived so we anticipated a wait. Over an hour. NO! We ordered our 5 BRM’s and figured maybe 15 minutes as there were quite a few people ahead of us. It was over 45 minutes before we got the 1^st out of 5. I’m sorry that is ridiculous, it’s a sno cone. Everyone was so confused and overwhelmed. They must of thrown/​gave away 10 due to making them wrong. It was a nightmare. Like I said it’s a sno cone, your not even cooking anything. If I didn’t have my 3 kids there, we would of definitely left as others did.
Hoping they can figure it out. If not, good luck. We will give it another shot but be careful there is another sno cone place that is equally as tasty if not better just down the road.

I first came across Bahama Buck’s a few years ago in Las Vegas. I was thrilled to learn that one was opening in Temecula. Last week I was able to visit this new location off of Temecula Parkway and it did not disappoint. Their shaved ice is finely shaven, light, and perfect. I added cream and it really put it over the top. When you visit make sure to ask about any flavors you are curious about and they will let you sample it. After trying a few flavors I went with their piña colada and Jamaican punch topped off with their cream addition … it was divine and the perfect treat on a hot day! Go give them a try if you are looking for a cold, sweat, refreshing treat!

Been going to Bahama Bucks for a while having been introduced to the shaved ice craze by family in AZ. Stoked that someone got a franchise set up in this area. Went twice on opening day. Once to make sure it was open and then again with the family.

Ok… I have some beefs… let’s start with the fact that all the signage, etc led us to believe this was over by the mall (you know the big sign, and multi window wraps over by the pancake house).
So we packed the whole family over, trucked across town with the kids and then major bummer. So… maybe we were idiots not to google the address first but geez… something in the window that says «visit us on 79s» would help (and be smart marketing)
Finally made it back across town… wow… another bad location pick.
Friendly greeting when we walked in. Then utter confusion from the staff on their own menu. Grrr. (Know your menu!!!)
Ordered 2 items. No one else in line. Got the first in about 3 mins. Second item took about 7 mins and came wrong. Went to a diffrent girl this time. She was much sharper.
Mango ice was good, not over sweet. Not the best but good. There were chunks of ice with no flavoring.
Frozen lemonade was just ok. Tasted fresh but had the consistency of an over blended smoothie rather then an east coast style true frozen lemonade. Not strong enough either.
One thing I noticed is that the inside of the shaved ice cups have ink/​print residue from the cup it was stacked on (both cups were effected by this). Kinda yuck.
We will try them again when they work the kinks out. All in all I’m not head over heels yet.

MUST EXPERIENCE!
I have been a loyal follower of Bahama Bucks since it was a single tiny location in Lubbock, TX. When we lived in Gilbert, AZ we were thrilled they moved out West… probably went once a week for 6 years.
We’ve been missing it since we moved to Temecula 6 years ago. THRILLED they have moved further West and in our town!
Sharp blades make the ice fine… key!
Strong flavors in the syrup… key!
Biggest key… plenty of syrup… check!
Variety of desserts, big open place to hang out and super staff!

Just when you thought the original form of shaved ice was dying, bam! Bahama Buck’s opens up here. The chain has set up shop in a mall on Temecula Parkway, within a spacious abode.
The melon motif sets the tropical tone of the brand, booths and tables surrounding the main counter. There are two separate entrances, so as the crowds of new customers line up in different directions to put orders in, a confusing convergence delays the process.
Now, though they serve original shaved ice, the simple selection from the days of my youth at the shave ice truck has been transformed at Buck’s with an intimidating menu of flavors. The recommended maximum for one cup is three flavors, so for those who like mixing it up (me), it’s still a challenge to make a quick decision.
I ended up trying out a Baby (smallest) sized Bahama Rama Mama (Snow, Tropic Crème, & Ice Cream) with Strawberry Colada, Dreamsicle, and Chocolate Crème. The combination seems all over the place, especially as the less colorful chocolate was on top, but the flavors blended well and the shaved ice was in a smooth, easy-​to-​scoop form (you have to get to the bottom for the ice cream). Many people were getting their special Birthday Cake flavor in Avalanche (largest) size – that looked pretty good. The menu also includes a variety of smoothies and «frostlattes,» which hopefully I’ll be able to try during another visit.