Co-owners Laura and Edward Chabarria said their shop started off serving just snow cones but quickly made additions that included burgers, fries and sandwiches.
“A lot of the parents wanted something to eat while kids ate their [snow cones]...” Edward said, thinking on when he decided to add additional items to their menu.
Originally, Lala’s was intended as a storefront for the Chabarrias’ catering business, but they decided to open a treat shop instead after discovering the kitchen was too small for catering.
Lala’s, named after Laura’s nickname, has expanded its menu to also include seafood on Fridays—some food items include shrimp and crab legs. Some of Lala’s most popular treats include mangonadas, snow cones and corn in a cup, according to Edward. He also said the shop is unique to downtown Kyle because it offers food that is not common in the area.
“We do it for fun,” Edward said. “We keep it cheap so they can have fun and eat.”
The shop also offers pop-up Mexican dishes, or items that are only available on certain days. Made with fresh ingredients, customers can expect great Mexican comfort dishes any day of the week, Edward said.
In the past, pop-up dishes have included pozole, albondigas and tacos de birria. Customers can learn about the day’s dishes through the shop’s Facebook page.
Both Laura and Edward said Lala’s is more of a hobby to them than a business. They have fun doing it and want customers to do the same when they visit.
“We’ve been cooking our whole life, and we’ll continue to do it,” Edward said.
Lala's
108 S. Front St., Kyle
512-262-0126
www.facebook.com/lalaskyle
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat.-Sun. closed
