Fall in Texas means pecan season, and the best bags usually come from farm stores and roadside shops instead of the grocery aisle. This list covers seven places across the state where you can buy fresh pecans, from a small Hill Country farm that cracks nuts for you to taste, to a highway stop in North Texas that opens at 6 in the morning.
You will also find two shops in San Saba, a town famous as the Pecan Capital of the World, plus spots selling pies, brittle, fudge, and holiday gift baskets. Some are open every day and some keep short hours, so check the details before you load up the car and go shopping for your holiday baking.
1. Comal Pecan Farm, New Braunfels, TX
A little brown barn surrounded by hundreds of pecan trees is where this stop does its business. Comal Pecan Farm has been growing, shelling, and selling pecans in New Braunfels for about 20 years.
The fun part is the taste test. Staff will crack open nuts from different varieties so you can figure out which one you like best, and you will usually pick up a few nutrition facts along the way.
The shop inside is small and focused on the essentials, but the shelves cover a lot of pecan ground. Raw pecans are the main draw, and you can also find honey roasted pecans, dark chocolate pecans, white chocolate pecans, brittle, pralines, trail mix, and caramel pecan popcorn.
Bakers should look for the pecan flour and pecan butter. The toffee pecan honey butter and mini pies make easy gifts if you are shopping ahead for the holidays.
Timing matters here. The farm is open Thursday through Saturday from 1 to 5 PM and closed the rest of the week, so plan around that short window.
You will find it at 231 High Creek Rd, with a free parking lot on site. I would save this one for a Saturday afternoon when you want fresh pecans straight from the trees they grew on.
2. Berdoll Pecan Candy & Gift Company, Cedar Creek, TX
Squirrels are the unofficial mascots at this Highway 71 stop, and honestly, they picked the right store to represent. Berdoll Pecan Candy and Gift Company is a squirrel-themed shop built around one thing: pecans in just about every form.
The pecans are grown a few miles away, and the candies are made right next door to the store. That short trip from orchard to shelf is a big reason this place earns a spot on the list.
Shoppers can grab shelled or unshelled pecans for baking, or go straight for the treats. The lineup includes chocolate-covered pecans, candied and flavored pecans, pecan pies, pecan candy, and fudge.
Beyond the nuts, the shop stocks jams, jellies, hot sauces, toys, and plenty of Texas-themed gifts. It is an easy place to knock out a few holiday presents in one quick visit.
Hours are generous, running 9 AM to 7 PM seven days a week. Saturday and Sunday afternoons get busy, so a weekday morning is the calmer choice.
The store sits at 2626 State Hwy 71 in Cedar Creek, in Bastrop County, with a free parking lot. It makes a handy stop if you are heading out of the Austin area toward Bastrop.
3. Millican Pecan Company – San Saba, Texas, San Saba, TX
San Saba calls itself the Pecan Capital of the World, so any pecan road trip should probably pass through it. Millican Pecan Company gives you a reason to make that stop count.
The business pairs a pecan orchard with a company store. That means the nuts and sweets on the shelves come from the same operation that grows them.
Fresh pecans are the headline, but the candy side has its own following. The dark chocolate carmillicans are a signature treat, and the store carries other candies and nut sweets as well.
This is a weekday stop. Millican is open Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM and closed on weekends, which is worth knowing before you plan a Saturday drive.
Short on time? The store offers curbside pickup, in-store pickup, and delivery, so you have options if you cannot linger.
Find it at 199 C R 100 in San Saba. The toll-free number is 866-484-6358 if you want to ask about what is in stock this season.
4. Oliver Pecan Co. Inc., San Saba, TX
Broken pecan pieces are fine for cookies, but sometimes you want big, whole halves. Oliver Pecan Co. is known for nicely sized nuts that arrive intact instead of in crumbles.
Located on West Wallace Street in San Saba, this snack shop sells an assortment of pecans and candies, along with fudge and pies. The store is kept clean and well organized, with plenty of snacks to browse.
The chocolate-covered pecans are a popular grab. The pecan pie also has a strong reputation, so it is a smart pick if you need dessert for a fall gathering.
Keep an eye out for the jalapeno pecan brittle. It is a sweet and spicy twist, and Oliver products sometimes show up on store shelves in other parts of Texas too.
Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, with weekends closed. Since Millican keeps the same weekday schedule, you can easily visit both San Saba shops on one trip and compare.
The address is 1402 W Wallace St, and the phone number is 800-657-9291.
5. Swift River Pecans LLC, Lockhart, TX
Not every pecan stop needs a gift shop full of candy. Swift River Pecans keeps things simple as a working grower along the San Marcos River corridor, and the focus stays on the nuts themselves.
That focus shows in the selection. The farm is known for good quality and a solid variety of pecans, which makes it a strong choice for home bakers stocking up for pies and holiday cookies.
Service here leans friendly and down to earth. It is the kind of place where you can ask questions about what you are buying.
Swift River is open Monday through Saturday from 9 AM to 5 PM and closed on Sundays. That Saturday opening is handy for anyone who works a weekday schedule.
You will find the farm at 9975 San Marcos Hwy, between Lockhart and the small community of Fentress. Details about the current harvest may change through the season, so calling 512-212-0778 or checking the website before you go is a good idea.
6. Sorrells Farms Retail, Comanche, TX
Pecans, potted plants, and baby clothes under one roof is not a combination you see every day. Sorrells Farms Retail pulls it off as the storefront for a long-running family farm and orchard in Comanche.
The store works as a garden center first, but pecans are a big part of the fall lineup. Shoppers can also browse home goods, baby clothes, and fresh fruit and vegetables, depending on the season.
Holiday planners should know about the gift baskets. Sorrells puts together Christmas baskets, including orders for businesses that want to send something to clients, so this is a helpful stop if you need several gifts at once.
Comanche is a small agricultural town in Central Texas, and the shop sits right on East Central Avenue at number 409. Free on-site parking makes the stop easy.
Hours run Tuesday through Friday from 9 AM to 5:30 PM and Saturday from 10 AM to 4 PM. The store is closed Sunday and Monday.
I like this stop for anyone who wants to pick up a bag of pecans and a few plants for the porch in the same trip. Call 325-356-3616 to ask about baskets before the holiday rush.
7. Pecan Shed – Henrietta, Henrietta, TX
Early risers on US-287 have a good reason to pull over. Pecan Shed in Henrietta opens at 6 AM every day and stays open until 8 PM, so it works for a morning coffee stop or an evening snack run.
The shop is a gift store built around pecan treats, and it also serves sandwiches and coffee. That makes it more than a quick candy stop on a long drive.
Flavored pecans are the main event, and the butter honey and salt pecans are a standout. If one bag seems like enough, you may want to think again, because they tend to disappear fast on the road.
Local gifts are part of the mix too. Mesquite raw honey is one example, and it pairs nicely with a bag of pecans for an easy fall present.
The store is clean and well kept, with fresh pecan food items on the shelves. Weekends are the busiest time, especially Sunday afternoons and Saturday mornings, while Tuesday mornings are usually quiet.
You will find it at 808 US-287, about 20 minutes from Wichita Falls. For North Texas travelers heading to or from the city, this is an easy place to end a pecan hunt with a full snack bag.
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