Dukes Venezuela Food’s inaugural location opened in Katy in 2021. The second location, in Houston’s West University area, opened in mid-2025. (Courtesy Dukes Venezuelan Food)
With the goal to achieve owning a national franchise, co-owner Fabian Duque said the opening of Dukes Venezuelan Food was not only a business decision but also a way to share aspects of his culture.
“For me, this isn’t just a business; it’s a way to share who we are,” he said. “I want people to experience Venezuelan cuisine the way we experienced it at home.”…