Our Story

We Are Tapia Brothers

The brothers you can trust. From a single pick-up truck to one of the most trusted names in foodservice distribution across the Western United States.

Tapia Brothers 40th anniversary

Serving QualitySince 1985

What began in 1985 with three brothers and a pick-up truck filled with fresh produce from the Los Angeles Produce Market has grown into one of the most trusted names in foodservice distribution across the Western United States.

Tapia Brothers Company — The Brothers You Can Trust

Tapia Brothers refrigerated delivery truck with fresh basil
The Tapia brothers and their original delivery fleet

How It Started

Three Brothers, One Pick-Up Truck

What began in 1985 with three brothers and a pick-up truck filled with fresh produce from the Los Angeles Produce Market has grown into one of the most trusted names in foodservice distribution across the Western United States.

Driven by a shared vision to build something lasting, the family spent four decades earning the trust of the restaurants, resorts and institutions it serves, one delivery at a time.

Today that same family name moves fresh produce, quality proteins and a full grocery line out of four distribution centers, and still answers the phone like the neighbors we have always been.

Dedicated to Excellence

From Order to Delivery

Six promises behind every case we deliver.

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Exceptional Variety & Premium Quality

A curated selection of top-tier products to meet every culinary demand.

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Tailored Customer Support

Personalized service from a team that knows your name, not just your account number.

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Reliable, On-Time Deliveries

Precision scheduling and dependable logistics you can count on.

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Culinary Expertise On Call

Access to advisory support to help you innovate and optimize your menu.

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Streamlined Ordering & Real-Time Tracking

User-friendly systems that make ordering easy and tracking seamless.

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End-to-End for Foodservice Operators

Comprehensive offerings designed to support restaurants, chains and institutional kitchens alike.

Our Timeline

Four Decades, One Family

From a single pick-up truck in 1982 to distribution centers across the West.

1982
Tapia Brothers 1982: Frank Tapia opens Frank's Produce; first customer is Pancho's Mexican Restaurant in Long Beach.
1983
Tapia Brothers 1983: Ramon Tapia joins Frank's Produce.
1985
Tapia Brothers 1985: Raul Tapia joins his two brothers and they form Tapia Brothers on January 1st.
1986
Tapia Brothers 1986: Tapia Brothers moves to 6067 District Blvd. in Maywood; Maria Orozco joins as Customer Service Manager.
1988
Tapia Brothers 1988: Expanding distribution coverage to Fresno and as far south as San Diego.
1996
Tapia Brothers 1996: Tapia Brothers purchases Don Pablo Meats and begins selling fresh and frozen proteins.
1997
Tapia Brothers 1997: Tapia Brothers opens their Northern California division in Fresno.
2000
Tapia Brothers 2000: Graciela Tapia becomes General Manager in Fresno; Raul Tapia Jr. joins as Vice President of Operations.
2001
Tapia Brothers 2001: Purchases Guillermo's Foodservice (Las Vegas) and Cardenas Foodservice (Bakersfield) to expand coverage.
2006
Tapia Brothers 2006: Tapia Brothers Las Vegas opens.
2006
Tapia Brothers 2006: Tapia Brothers launches its Clean Air Hybrid Truck Program.

The Brothers You Can Trust

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