Our Story

Cappadona Ranch was born from a simple question... founder Victoria Barrera Cappadona asked one hot, dry summer in 2012:

“What can people do with all these mesquite beans?”

As the land around her lay parched from drought, she noticed the mesquite trees were still full of green leaves and hanging beans. Her curiosity led to research—and a revelation: mesquite beans once made up 20% of the native Indian diet and had sustained generations across the Southwest. Among over 40 species worldwide, Texas is home to one of the sweetest—the Honey Mesquite.

What started with a single jar of jelly quickly grew into mesquite coffee, flour, and other wildcrafted products inspired by the land.

Cappadona Ranch is more than a business—it’s a family mission. Everyone pitches in, from Victoria’s husband and children to some of her extended family. It takes a village to prosper, and every product is a labor of love deeply rooted in Texas tradition.

Victoria’s hobby in graphic arts also led the brand to expand beyond the kitchen. Today, Cappadona Ranch offers personalized dinnerware, heritage-inspired apparel, and rustic home goods—all celebrating the rich culture, resilience, and flavor of South Texas.

At Cappadona Ranch, we bring the flavor of the land to life—reviving the past to nourish the present.