In 2006 Gaby O. Jimenez established the first store of ”El Kiosko” in the north of Houston, TX; her intention was to offer her customers not only artisanal authentic Mexican products prepared at the moment, but also a comfortable, clean and family oriented environment with an exceptional services. The concept was so successful that a few years later ”El Kiosko” decided to start franchising. 

Gaby was born in Mexico and grew up in the family business of production and distribution of ice-cream in the city of Monterrey, N.L. where she learned from her parents that constancy, hard-work, customer service and consistency are the key of success. Having this rooted formation on her, Gaby decided to expand the family tradition in Houston, TX adding her personal vision to the business model that she learned at a very young age. Thus, she faced the challenge of introducing the Troles, Mexican ice-cream and artisanal popsicles into the Texas market, therefore Gaby created a particular concept in the menu influenced by her parents’ heritage from Jalisco, Mexico.