ABOUT US
Every Dream Has a Beginning. Ours Started in a Small Garage.
Every great story begins with a dream.
For Kimkey Shrimp Seafood Boil, that dream didn't begin inside a restaurant or with a team of experienced chefs. It began in 2020, during one of the most uncertain times in the world, inside a small garage where two people believed that faith, hard work, and family could build something extraordinary.
Founders Judith and Jesus Reyes made the courageous decision to leave the security of their jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic to pursue a dream that had been growing in their hearts. They had no investors, no restaurant experience, no employees, and no guarantees of success. What they did have was determination, a passion for great seafood, and the desire to create a better future for their family.
That small garage became their kitchen, their workspace, and the birthplace of Kimkey Shrimp Seafood Boil.
Built with Faith, Family & Determination
The early days were filled with long hours, hard work, and countless sacrifices.
Every seafood boil was prepared by hand.
Every phone call was answered personally.
Every order was packed with care.
Every customer was greeted with gratitude.
While raising their children, Judith and Jesus worked day and night without days off, doing everything themselves because they believed that every satisfied customer would bring them one step closer to making their dream a reality.
It wasn't easy—but every challenge strengthened their commitment to creating something truly special.
A Community That Changed Our Lives
One order became two.
Two became ten.
Ten became hundreds.
As more families discovered Kimkey Shrimp, something incredible happened. Customers began sharing their experiences with friends, recommending the restaurant on social media, and returning again and again with their loved ones.
Every review, every recommendation, every shared meal, and every word of encouragement became part of the Kimkey story.
The support of the community gave Judith and Jesus the confidence to take another leap of faith and open their very first restaurant.
Growing Beyond Our Dreams
Opening a restaurant was both exciting and overwhelming.
Every day brought new lessons, unexpected challenges, and opportunities to grow. Although they had never owned or operated a restaurant before, Judith and Jesus remained committed to learning, improving, and providing every guest with an unforgettable experience.
Thanks to the continued support of their customers, Kimkey Shrimp continued to grow, leading to the opening of a second location and allowing the family to serve even more communities throughout the Coachella Valley.
Today, Kimkey Shrimp proudly welcomes guests to both its Indio and Cathedral City locations while remaining true to the values that started everything.
More Than Just Seafood
At Kimkey Shrimp Seafood Boil, we believe we're serving much more than food.
We create places where birthdays are celebrated.
Where families reconnect over dinner.
Where friends gather after a long week.
Where first dates become anniversaries.
Where every seafood boil becomes part of a memory.
Every recipe, every sauce, every seafood platter, and every handcrafted drink is prepared with the same love, passion, and dedication that began inside our family garage.
Our mission has never been simply to serve seafood.
Our mission is to create an experience that makes every guest feel welcomed, appreciated, and excited to return.
Family-Owned. Family-Operated
eing family-owned isn't just something we say.
It's how we live every day.
Our family continues to be involved in the business, ensuring that every guest receives the quality, hospitality, and attention that have defined Kimkey Shrimp since day one.
From the kitchen to the dining room, every member of our team shares the same commitment to treating our guests like family.
Because when you visit Kimkey Shrimp, you're not just another customer.
You're part of our story.
Our Values
Family First
Everything we do begins with family—our own and yours.
Quality Without Compromise
We prepare every meal with fresh ingredients, premium seafood, and attention to every detail.
Genuine Hospitality
Every guest deserves to feel welcomed, appreciated, and cared for.
Integrity
We believe in honesty, consistency, and always doing what's right.
Community
Our customers made our dream possible, and we are proud to give back by serving the communities that have supported us since the beginning.
Gratitude
We never forget where we started, and we remain thankful to God, our family, our team, and every customer who has been part of our journey.
Thank You for Believing in Us
Looking back, it's incredible to see how far we've come.
What began as a dream inside a small garage has become a family-owned restaurant serving thousands of guests every year.
None of this would have been possible without God's blessings, the love of our family, the dedication of our incredible team, and the unwavering support of our customers.
From the bottom of our hearts...
Thank you for believing in us.
Thank you for supporting a local family-owned business.
Thank you for sharing our story.
And thank you for allowing us to continue doing what we love every single day.
This is only the beginning, and we can't wait to continue serving our community for many years to come.
With Gratitude,
Judith & Jesus Reyes
Founders, Kimkey Shrimp Seafood Boil