THE STORY OF GIGI’S
She came to America the first time, heartbroken.
Seventeen. No plan. Just pain.
A young Latina woman chasing space to heal.
Then the call came: her father, her hero, had passed away.
She returned home, shattered all over again.
She married the man who first broke her heart.
A year later, their son Rodrigo was born.
And then tragedy struck again.
Her husband passed away.
So she came back to America.
This time, as a single mom from Guatemala.
No backup. No safety net.
Just her and her son.
Hopeless, but determined.
Double shifts. 15-hour days.
Her older sister watched Rodrigo while she chased tips to survive.
Feeling guilty as a mother, but knowing there was no other way.
Over the next decade, she built a reputation at some of Dallas’ most respected
Latin restaurants: Gloria’s, Mesero, and Mexican Sugar.
At Gloria’s, she introduced bottle service,
a now-iconic offering that changed the nightlife game.
Everywhere she worked, Gigi didn’t just serve guests.
She transformed the experience.
And now, she’s building something of her own.
A space that honors struggle, celebrates resilience,
and turns heartbreak into a legacy.
This is Gigi’s.
Come not just to vibe,
but to witness the power of starting over.
Because if she can do it?
So can you.
#VamosAGigis