About Us

Rooted in community,
seasoned with love.

Creating Roots LLC wasn't just built as a restaurant — it was built as a promise to the Blue Ridge community. A promise that great food should be accessible, warm, and made with the kind of care you only find at home.

Our Story

How Creating Roots began.

Creating Roots LLC was born from a simple but powerful idea: every family deserves a seat at a table filled with good food. Founded right here in Blue Ridge, Texas, this restaurant grew out of a love for Southern cooking, a passion for community, and a deep belief that a great meal can bring people together like nothing else.

From family dinners to community gatherings, Creating Roots has always been about more than the food on the plate — it's about the people sharing it. That spirit shows up in every dish we serve, every event we cater, and every guest we welcome through our door.

Creating Roots storefront in Blue Ridge, Texas
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Tarandy Harris

Owner & Founder

Tarandy Harris is the heart behind Creating Roots. A proud military veteran, dedicated community leader, and passionate entrepreneur, she brings a spirit of service, resilience, and genuine hospitality to everything she does. Her vision has always been simple: create delicious food that feels like home, offer it at a fair price, and welcome every guest like family. Through Creating Roots, Tarandy continues her lifelong commitment to serving others, one meal and one connection at a time.

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"I wanted to create a place where anyone could walk in, sit down, and feel like they belonged. That's what Creating Roots means to me."
— Tarandy Harris, Founder
What we stand for

The values we cook by.

Community first

We exist to serve Blue Ridge — our neighbors, our guests, and the families who make this town home.

Affordable quality

Great food shouldn't break the bank. Everyone deserves a high-quality, satisfying meal.

Made with love

Every dish is crafted with intention — real ingredients, real flavors, and real care in every bite.

Always welcoming

Whether it's your first visit or your fiftieth, you'll always leave feeling like family.

Our food

Southern soul with a Cajun heartbeat.

From our famous Crawfish Cajun Pasta to golden Fried Chicken, slow-cooked Red Beans with Andouille Sausage, and our legendary breakfast spread — every item on our menu is prepared fresh, seasoned generously, and served with pride.