Elizabeth Davis

Elizabeth Davis is a prominent entrepreneur, product developer, and business consultant based in McAllen, Texas, with a strong track record in empowering the entrepreneurial ecosystem and the food and beverage industry. As the founder and owner of Mi Cocina by The Hour, LLC, she has transformed the culinary entrepreneurship landscape in South Texas by establishing a shared commercial kitchen and business incubator designed to democratize access to formal infrastructure and specialized mentorship.
Since founding Mi Cocina by The Hour in July 2015, Elizabeth has dedicated her career to breaking down barriers for food creators, providing an industrial equipped, safe space where bakers, pastry chefs, and artisanal makers can develop, stabilize, and produce their recipes under strict regulatory standards. Her approach combines technical guidance in small- to medium-scale product development with robust training in cost modeling, profit margins, and brand formalization.
In addition to her leadership at Mi Cocina by The Hour, Elizabeth is the founder of Nuts and Cows LLC, an artisanal specialty nut and bakery brand that has won over 6 business pitch competitions and achieved finalist status in prestigious retail development programs by Walmart and H-E-B, and co-owner of Churros Don Juan, solidifying her expertise in both manufacturing and commercial distribution. Her ability to merge product innovation with a sharp commercial vision has enabled her to scale successful brands in the competitive market.
Driven by a deep commitment to her community, Elizabeth is also the founder of the Nuts and Cows Foundation and serves as the City Director for Lemonade Day McAllen, where she leads financial literacy and youth entrepreneurship initiatives designed for the next generation of talent in the Rio Grande Valley. Her active leadership in commercial scaling workshops, packaging design, and go-to-market strategies has established her as an indispensable mentor and business resource in the region.
Elizabeth envisions a business ecosystem where local innovation and sustainable manufacturing drive regional economic development. Through her participation in Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) McAllen and its network of allies, she aims to connect with strategic partners, investors, and industry leaders who share the mission of empowering the next generation of founders, optimizing local value chains, and scaling high-impact brands.