El Kiosko

El Kiosko Frutas y Helados at 27736 Tomball Parkway (Highway 249) is part of a Mexican franchise that has served authentic flavors and artisanal traditions in Texas for nearly two decades. It's a Mexican-style refresquería and snack bar, not Tex-Mex. The menu includes handcrafted ice cream (helados) in more than 16 flavors, paletas, fruit salads (ensaladas de frutas), natural juices (jugos naturales), milkshakes (malteadas) and traditional Mexican snacks. El Kiosko says it pioneered its signature Troles in Texas: a refreshing, water-based ice cream with a snow-like texture, made with 100% real fruit. The company makes its ice cream in its own facility and prepares fruit snacks fresh in its stores daily. Houstonia Magazine recommends the chain's homemade ice creams, paletas and nieves. It's a colorful, refreshing stop for families on a hot day, and delivery is available through Uber Eats.