Best Restaurants Companies in Texas, United States
The 74 best Restaurants companies in Texas, United States in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: La La Land Kind Cafe.
Ranked: Best Restaurants companies in Texas
| # | Company | Disclosed funding | Last round | Stage | Founder | Founded | Tech stack | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | La La Land Kind Cafe Restaurant serving multiple dishes 57Funding top 24%Tech top 36%Growth top 45%Talent bottom 49% All 6 signals ▾Fundingtop 24% Techtop 36% Growthtop 45% Talentbottom 49% Marketbottom 44% Globalbottom 29% Funding: Raised $60.0M across 2 rounds · 2 rounds over 3 yrs (0.7/yr) Tech: 35 technologies across 5/8 capability areas · Cloud: Cloudflare, Netlify rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 57/100 | $60M | 8 mo ago | Series C | Francois Reihani Founder & CEO | 2018 | Cart FunctionalityShopifyApple iCloud Mail+22 | — |
| 2 | Batbox Operator of restaurant 32Talent bottom 49%Funding bottom 47%Global bottom 25% All 3 signals ▾Talentbottom 49% Fundingbottom 47% Globalbottom 25% Talent: 1 named leader on record · 1 C-suite/founder profile curated Funding: Raised $7.3M across 1 rounds · 1 rounds over 2 yrs (0.5/yr) rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 32/100 | $7M | 22 mo ago | Series A | Jose Vargas Founder & CEO | 2024 | — | 1 expansion |
| 3 | Ranch Hand Restaurant serving protein salads and drinks | $6M | 64 mo ago | Series A | Brian Murphy Co-Founder | 2017 | — | — |
| 4 | RF Austin Operating Restaurant serving multiple dishes | $4M | 60 mo ago | Series A | — | — | — | — |
| 5 | Tso Chinese Takeout & Delivery Online-only Chinese restaurant and food delivery service based in Austin, offering free delivery and a… | $2M | 36 mo ago | Seed | Eunice Tsang Co-Founder | 2016 | Apple iCloud MailGoogle WorkspaceNode.js+27 | — |
| 6 | Malibu Poke Provider of fresh, sashimi-grade poke bowls | $2M | 83 mo ago | Seed | Ben Kusin Co-Founder | 2016 | Cart FunctionalitySentryVarnish+18 | — |
| 7 | Oak'd - Handcrafted BBQ Bar and restaurant operator serving non veg and alcohol drink | $2M | 72 mo ago | Seed | — | 2018 | — | — |
| 8 | Saigon Hustle Restaurant offering traditional Vietnamese cuisine | $1M | 46 mo ago | Funding Raised | Sandy Nguyen Co-Founder | 2020 | Cart FunctionalityLeafletUIKit+20 | — |
| 9 | Zilker Brewing Company Restaurant & bar serving alcoholic dishes and dishes | $162K | 159 mo ago | Seed | Patrick Clark Co-Founder | 2012 | Webflow EcommerceCart FunctionalityWebflow+15 | — |
Top 12 Restaurants companies in Texas
#1
Series C · Dallas, Texas · founded 2018 · 58 employees$60Mraised▾
Restaurant serving multiple dishes
- Oct 2025Series C$42.3M
- May 2023Series C$60M
#2
Series A · Dallas, Texas · founded 2024$7.3Mraised▾
Operator of restaurant
- Jul 2024Series A$7.3M
#3
Seed · Austin, Texas · founded 2016 · 70 employees$2Mraised▾
It is an Austin-based modern take on the traditional Chinese restaurant and food delivery industry. They offer free delivery and have a no-tipping policy.
- Jun 2023Seed—
- Jun 2020Angel$2M
#4
Series A · Austin, Texas · founded 2017 · 24 employees$6Mraised▾
Provider of catering services intended to serve the Austin community. The company's services include providing organic food grain bowls that use locally sourced produce, proteins, herbs, and nuts to corporate lunch drop-offs, holiday parties, festivals, weddings, or galas, enabling customers to enjoy nutritious food options at a reasonable price.
- Feb 2021Series A$5.6M
- May 2020Seed$400K
#5
Series A · Austin, Texas$4.4Mraised▾
Restaurant serving multiple dishes
#6
Funding Raised · Houston, Texas · founded 2020$1Mraised▾
Saigon Hustle is a Vietnamese restaurant and bar with locations in Houston, TX and Smithfield, Australia. They offer traditional Vietnamese cuisine with a modern twist, using fresh ingredients and serving dishes like Bo Ne Sizzling and Com Ga Chien Gon.
- Jul 2022Grant (prize money)$1M
#7
Seed · Dallas, Texas · founded 2018 · 1 employees$1.5Mraised▾
Operator of a restaurant chain intended to provide specialized barbecue food items. The company's restaurants offer chef-driven and locally sourced barbecue recipes which are hand crafted, enabling customers to experience authentic barbecue meals.
- Jun 2020Seed$1.5M
#8
Seed · Dallas, Texas · founded 2016$1.7Mraised▾
Provider of fresh, sashimi-grade poke bowls. The poke bowls feature expertly sourced fish, scratch-made sauces, and fresh vegetables, fruits, and herbs from local farms. The customers can choose from classic poke bowl options or create their own using a wide variety of ingredients. The menu also includes bolder flavor profiles such as smoked bonito aioli, coconut curry, and red miso.
- Jul 2019Seed$1.7M
#9
Seed · Austin, Texas · founded 2012 · 8 employees$162Kraised▾
Operator of a craft beer brewery intended to offer beer, foster community, and support craft beer accessibility for its customers. The company's brewery produces American Belgo-style beers, which are brewed using clean and bright American brewing techniques combined with traditional Belgian yeasts and offers additional accessories items, enabling consumers to enjoy freshly brewed beers at affordable prices.
- Mar 2013Seed$162K
#10
Funding Raised · Houston, Texas · founded 2019$17Kraised▾
Three Keys Coffee is a craft coffee roastery that offers high-quality, specialty-grade coffee blends to customers across the US. With a focus on the senses, the company combines expertly roasted coffee with curated music and a unique brand experience. Founded in 2019, Three Keys Coffee has received industry recognition, including being named Food & Wine's 2022 Best Coffee Roaster in Texas. The company's commitment to quality and customer satisfaction is reflected in its return policy and customer-centric approach.
- Jan 2022Grant (prize money)$17K
#11
Seed · Fort Worth, Texas · founded 2012 · 29 employees$12.2Kraised▾
Beer brewing company
- Jun 2012Seed$12.2K
#12
Late Stage · Houston, Texas · founded 1993 · 27 employees—raised▾
Operator of restaurants. It specializes in the production, importation, and distribution of food products. It offers a wide range of traditional and authentic products, including tamales, pupusas, and more.
- Sep 2024PE—
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