Evan Moore shared their story and experiences with us recently and you can find our conversation below.
Evan, it’s always a pleasure to learn from you and your journey. Let’s start with a bit of a warmup: What’s the most surprising thing you’ve learned about your customers?
One of the most unexpected realizations is how emotionally driven customer behavior can be. You can have airtight processes, top-tier food quality, and a legally bulletproof operation, but sometimes what wins loyalty is something as intangible as the way your team smiles or how your brand makes people feel.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
Hi, I’m Evan, founder of Street Bites, a mobile food service brand built on bold flavors, tight operations, and a deep respect for the hustle behind great street food. What started as a single concession trailer has grown into a business known for its consistency, legal integrity, and no-nonsense approach to quality and service.
At Street Bites, we don’t just serve food—we serve trust. Every dish reflects our commitment to operational excellence, and every interaction is backed by clear policies, strong leadership, and a culture of accountability. We’ve built a reputation not just for what’s on the plate, but for how we run our business: with precision, transparency, and a relentless drive to improve.
Right now, we’re focused on refining our internal processes—from tightening up our employee handbook to enhancing confidentiality protections—so we can scale without compromising the standards that got us here. Whether it’s drafting airtight NDAs or resolving disputes with clarity and fairness, we treat every challenge as an opportunity to sharpen our edge.
Street Bites isn’t just a brand—it’s a blueprint for how street food can be done right.
Appreciate your sharing that. Let’s talk about your life, growing up and some of topics and learnings around that. Who taught you the most about work?
The person who taught me the most about work wasn’t necessarily a mentor or a boss—it was the experience of building Street Bites from the ground up. Nothing teaches you faster than being the one responsible for everything: the food, the team, the compliance, the customer experience, and the bottom line.
I’ve learned that work isn’t just about showing up—it’s about showing up prepared, accountable, and ready to solve problems before they become liabilities. I’ve had to become fluent in legal documents, conflict resolution, and operational efficiency, not because it was easy, but because it was necessary. Every challenge taught me something: how to protect what I’ve built, how to lead with clarity, and how to make sure my business runs like a well-oiled machine.
Work, to me, is structure with purpose. It’s not just about doing the job—it’s about doing it right, every time.
Alright, so if you are open to it, let’s explore some philosophical questions that touch on your values and worldview. Whom do you admire for their character, not their power?
Gordon Ramsay is one of the few people in the culinary world who’s built more than just restaurants—he’s built a brand that thrives on precision, intensity, and unapologetic standards. As someone who runs Street Bites, I respect that. You don’t get to the top by playing it safe or sugarcoating feedback. You get there by demanding excellence, holding your team accountable, and never compromising on quality.
What I admire most about Ramsay isn’t just the Michelin stars or the global empire—it’s the discipline behind it all. The systems, the consistency, the ability to scale without losing the soul of the product. That’s the kind of mindset I bring to my own business. Whether I’m drafting an airtight NDA or resolving a staffing issue, it’s about protecting the brand and delivering at a high level every single time.
Street Bites might not have a TV show (yet), but we share the same philosophy: no shortcuts, no excuses, just damn good food backed by solid operations.
Okay, so before we go, let’s tackle one more area. What is the story you hope people tell about you when you’re gone?
I hope people say I built something that mattered—and that I did it the right way. That I didn’t cut corners, didn’t chase shortcuts, and never compromised my values just to get ahead. I want the story to be about someone who led with clarity, protected what he built, and made sure the people around him knew where they stood.
I hope they say I was meticulous, not because I was controlling, but because I cared. That I believed in structure, accountability, and doing things by the book—not to slow things down, but to make sure they lasted. That I didn’t just run a business—I ran it with integrity.
And above all, I hope they say I was present. That I was a loving father to my three sons—Paxton, Enzo, and Kai—and a devoted husband to my incredible wife, Paloma. That I showed up for my family the same way I showed up for my business: with intention, with heart, and with a deep sense of responsibility.
I don’t just want to be remembered for what I built—I want to be remembered for how I lived.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.StreetBitesTX.com www.DoughLatoTX.com
- Instagram: #WeLoveStreetBites #WeLoveDoughLato
- Facebook: @TheBiteCo @DoughLatoTX
