Rocky Mountain Crepes is taking its Gruene operation on the road. Trevor Airola, who opened the crepe stand at age 18 after learning the craft in Colorado, launched a mobile truck in September to extend the business beyond its permanent Hunter Road location. The Gruene stand occupies a structure built from reclaimed materials, including timbers from a pre-Civil War home.
Airola graduated from Canyon High School before moving to Colorado and later returning to New Braunfels, according to Community Impact. He opened Rocky Mountain Crepes at 1641 Hunter Road after identifying what he viewed as a need for quick food in the historic district. Canyon High School is a public 6A campus within Comal ISD, per Wikipedia.
Airola has credited his and his wife's families with playing a significant role in getting the business off the ground, saying it might not have been possible without their support, the outlet's report notes. The stand itself was constructed using salvaged materials from a pre-Civil War home and an old Tennessee railroad company, giving the permanent Gruene structure a distinctly reclaimed, rustic feel.
What's on the Menu at the Gruene Stand
At the Gruene stand, Rocky Mountain Crepes serves sweet and savory crepes as well as frozen Red Bulls, shaved ice, coffee, espresso drinks, frozen tea and soda. Options reported by Community Impact include Nutella, German apple strudel, s’mores, pizza crepe, pesto chicken and Monte Cristo varieties, with prices ranging from $7 to $15 depending on fillings and toppings. A separate menu listing on Toast shows Nutella crepes starting at $8 and specialty savory choices such as the Crepe Benedict and Sunrise breakfast crepe reaching $12; the listing says the food is cooked fresh to order.
Beyond the Gruene location, Rocky Mountain Crepes also operates a second storefront in Wimberley at 102 Oak Drive near the town square, according to the company's own site listing on Toast. Airola is now developing a crepe mix so customers can recreate the product at home, with plans to sell it at local grocery stores and other Rocky Mountain Crepes locations.
A Mobile Truck Debuts at Two Central Texas Institutions
The business began operating a mobile truck for catering and events in September, and it will make its first appearances at the Comal County Fair & Rodeo and Wurstfest. Founded in the 1890s, the Comal County Fair & Rodeo stands as the largest county fair in Central Texas and features rodeo events alongside livestock shows, according to Vintage Oaks. Wurstfest, meanwhile, is a 10-day New Braunfels celebration held at Landa Park on the Comal River, per Migrant Knowledge.
Airola has said he hopes the truck can travel to more events and expand catering services in the future. Community Impact's report also covers the truck.
New State Law Clears the Road for Festival Vendors
The truck's expansion comes as Texas changes how mobile food vendors are licensed. Under House Bill 2844, a statewide Mobile Food Vendor license administered by the Texas Department of State Health Services begins July 1, 2026. Until then, vendors must continue following the requirements of their current licensing jurisdiction, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services.
What the New Texas License Changes
The statewide license is intended to replace the need for mobile food vendors to obtain separate licenses across jurisdictions, but it does not remove every local requirement. DSHS says the agency will handle licensing and enforcement while most inspections will be conducted through agreements with local jurisdictions; vendors must still comply with applicable state and local laws, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services. For Rocky Mountain Crepes, the planned event stops place the truck at venues with established food-vendor operations. The Comal County Fair & Rodeo lists food vendors among its attractions, while Wurstfest describes its 10-day festival as a celebration of German culture and Texas fun featuring food, music, beer and carnival rides.
Rocky Mountain Crepes' growth also comes as Gruene's historic core offers restaurants and attractions. The historic district also includes restaurants and other attractions.
Rocky Mountain Crepes' website lists more information on its menu and locations at www.rockymountaincrepes.com.
