Top Texas Food Startups (100)

BeatBox - The World’s Tastiest Party Punch ? Drawn together by their love for music and the entrepreneurial spirit of Austin, Texas, the founders of BeatBox always believed experiences are more fun when they are shared with friends. So began their journey to mix friends, fun, and flavor into something that could help everyone party beyond basic. The result? The...

Herbal Goodness is a premium plant-based apothecary and manufacturer of organic, non-GMO superfoods and herbal products designed to support healthy living and well-being. Their product line includes supplements, extracts, teas, smoothies, and keto blends. As a woman- and minority-owned business, they prioritize quality and sustainability, donating 10% of their profits to support the education of underprivileged girls across Africa.

Ascension Coffee is a Dallas-Fort Worth specialty coffee roaster and café group with multiple locations across North Texas. The company sources coffee responsibly, with a focus on supporting women farmers, and serves craft coffee alongside wine and a chef-curated menu. Its cafés offer full-service breakfast and lunch, combining specialty beverages, food, and welcoming spaces for local guests throughout the region.

McLane Classic Foods is a premier custom kettle-cooked food manufacturing company based in Burleson, Texas. Specializing in custom product development, they produce high-quality chilies, soups, sauces, and side dishes for regional and national partners, primarily serving the restaurant chain industry. Founded in 1992, the company focuses on quality formulations and custom products while upholding a family tradition of service and...

Thirsty Lion Gastropub is a modern restaurant and gastropub that emphasizes scratch-made food, local and seasonal ingredients, bold flavors, and craft cocktails, offering an eclectic variety of multicultural cuisines.

Twang Partners is a San Antonio-based, family-owned food and beverage company whose Twang Foodservice division develops customized beverage flavor systems, dry beverage mixes, seasonings, and other solutions for national and regional foodservice brands. Drawing on Tex-Mex roots, it creates premium salts, sugars, and seasoning blends that enhance beverages, desserts, and menus, helping operators deliver distinctive, memorable flavor experiences across a...

Kristen Distributing Company is a family-owned beverage distributor founded in 1930. Serving the Brazos Valley and approximately 35 central Texas counties, they specialize in the distribution of a wide variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. They represent over 130 popular brands, providing high-quality products including beer, ale, and malt liquor, focusing on selling beverages that align with manufacturers' marketing concepts.

Coffee is “wakeup technology” that has not materially improved in 1,500 years. We are changing that. 50% of Americans have a gene variant that makes metabolizing caffeine difficult, causing jitters, bloating, and stomach problems. Most people shrug their shoulders and say, “Welp, that’s coffee.” Instead of shoulder shrugging, we’ve developed a priority blend of coffee, functional mushrooms, collagen protein, and...

Season is building a world class food-as-medicine program to help anyone with a chronic illness meet their health goals. Members of Season receive personalized support from a registered dietician, access to chef-created and clinician-approved recipes and the ability to order groceries inside of our platform. We want to remove every point of friction for someone trying to eat better.

Bahama Buck’s is a dessert and beverage franchise specializing in Sno® shaved ice, Island Smoothies, acai bowls, Bahama Sodas, Red Bull® infusions, and other island-inspired treats. The company describes its mission as helping guests recharge, refresh, and create remarkable memories, while providing an allergy-friendly concept through a growing network of locations across the United States and a memorable guest experience.

Founded in 1977, Messina Hof Winery and Resort is a family-owned business dedicated to producing high-quality, award-winning Texas wines. The company combines world-class wine production with genuine southern hospitality, operating wineries, restaurants, and villas across four Texas locations: Bryan, Fredericksburg, Grapevine, and Richmond. As a pioneer in the Texas wine industry, they focus on creating premium wines and a landmark...

Since 2010, we’ve been helping companies build community and culture within their teams. We’re dedicated to getting the best local food delivered directly to your team, whether they’re in the office or working from home. Meals not really your thing? We provide many other perks that are perfect for helping you engage your team and boost morale. What sets us apart?...

it all began in a garden. Founder and CEO Michael Heinrich was in his grandmother’s garden in Germany when he learned about the power of food. An avid gardener and medical doctor, his grandmother taught him how to use food to fuel his mind and body. Michael initially pushed the lessons to the back of his thoughts as he began a...

Founded in 1889, Lone Star Bakery, Inc. is a family-owned commercial bakery based in China Grove, Texas. The company specializes in manufacturing a wide variety of frozen baked goods and private label bakery items, supplying top QSR brands, grocery chains, and foodservice distributors nationwide. They are currently investing in automation and R&D to support their business diversification strategy.

Favorite Brands LLC is a family-owned and operated distributor of craft beer, wine, and spirits, serving major markets across Texas and New Mexico.

Our mission at Yay Lunch is simple: we make it easy to give our kids and yours healthy lunches they'll love, everyday. We deliver real food made fresh daily directly to where your kids learn and play. We work with food partners who understand and uphold our mission to make healthier versions of food kids already love. We take care of...

inKind's mission is to support the success of independent restaurants and hospitality groups by providing funding and enriching customers' dining experiences with the inKind platform. At inKind, we believe restaurants are integral parts of our communities, and recognize the economic realities of being a successful operator. To better support hospitality ventures, we created a unique funding model that focuses on...

Since 1965, Sea Island Shrimp House has been a family-owned institution in San Antonio, delighting families, military personnel, and friends with its fresh, superior seafood and genuine down-home hospitality. It all dates back to 1912, when Manhattan Café opened in San Antonio, where owner Tom Anthony established a reputation for quality and reasonable prices.

East Texas Food Bank is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit hunger-relief organization serving 26 counties in East Texas. Founded in 1988, it partners with local agencies to distribute food and provides programs including mobile pantries, child and senior food assistance, nutrition education, and benefits outreach. Its mission is to fight hunger and feed hope for children, adults, and seniors while working toward...

Southside Market & Barbeque is a historic barbecue restaurant and meat market headquartered in Elgin, Texas. Established in 1882, it is recognized as the oldest continuously operating barbeque establishment in the United States. The company is renowned for its authentic Central Texas BBQ, featuring signature smoked sausages and meats served at multiple regional locations and distributed nationwide through its e-commerce...