TC Shaved Ice

The “TC” stands for Tayler Carl, nephew of Xavier Hernandez, one of the founders of TC Shaved Ice. For 16 years, the Hernandez family has owned and operated several shaved ice businesses in the Dallas area. The Garland Road location has been a fixture in our neighborhood for the last eight years, drawing an array of lip-licking patrons seeking a frozen treat. The cash-only stand, with two drive-thru windows in addition to the traditional walk-up window, opens for business in mid-February and continues into October. Although traditional flavors such as strawberry, cherry and lime are always big sellers, many of TC’s customers like to mix and match. A popular combo is tiger’s blood mixed with margarita. But, says Hector Garza, the man behind the counter, customers also like to spice things up. Literally. One of TC’s biggest draws, particularly for its Latin crowd, is the chamoyada. It’s a slushy-type drink reminiscent of strawberries (that is, strawberries according to Garza, but for one visitor the taste was more like a frozen Bloody Mary). The concoction is then topped off with a dash of chili powder. “I have a customer who comes in every weekend for a chamoyada and cherry mix,” Garza says.

TC SHAVED ICE