WACO, Texas — A Waco business owner is getting national attention after earning a spot on one of the most exclusive lists in the country. But for him, the honor represents more than business success — it’s a story of family, culture, and the community that helped bring a slice of Mexico to Central Texas.

“I was surprised at first, very excited, but more than anything I was thankful,” said Eduardo “Lalo” Garcia, CEO and co-founder of Helados La Azteca. “I was thankful for what my father did for me to be able to put me in the situation I am now.”

For the 29-year-old, the path to the Forbes “30 Under 30” Food and Drink list started long before social media followers and lines outside his stores. It began more than 20 years ago, when he was eight, bagging popsicles in the back of his fami

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