Top 78 Dallas Food Influencers in 2026
The September 2026 snapshot of top 78 dallas food influencers in 2026 covers 78 public Instagram profiles with 29M combined followers. Median audience size is 108K (mean 369K), which tells you the typical creator on this list is smaller than the headline names — a few large accounts pull the average up.
Average engagement across the ranking is 2.7% (median 3%). That is 0.8pp below the 3.5% dallas food industry midpoint we use for 2026 Instagram, and 1.2pp above the ~1.55% all-niche Instagram average. Followers are relatively spread out — the top three hold 19.7% of combined reach, which is healthier if you want a diversified creator mix.
On this mix, a single organic feed post typically budgets $2,681–$10,150 and a Reel $4,701–$15,715 before usage rights (public 2026 Instagram bands, weighted by the follower-tier mix on this page and a 0.95× dallas food premium). A five-creator test usually lands around $13,405–$50,750.
Key takeaways for dallas food in September 2026
- Anisha, Josh Wilbanks, Denise Eleena currently sit at the top of this dallas food ranking.
- Follower mix: 11.5% nano, 35.9% micro, 26.9% mid, 11.5% macro, 14.1% mega. Dominant tier: micro.
- Geography: 21 countries on the list, led by United States (15.4%) and Czech Republic (3.8%).
- 35 profiles link out to a live or curated Instagram handle; 35 are verified public figures with self-hosted photos.
- Highest engagement on the list is Annie at 5.7%, which is not the largest audience (Maria Kang at 2M). That gap is the usual “don’t sort only by followers” lesson.
- A creator who only posts restaurant interiors may have high aesthetic ER and poor CPG conversion. Match the brief to cook-at-home vs dine-out audiences.
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Dallas Food Influencers ranked
Anisha Mid
@dallastx_foodies🌟 DALLAS FOOD INFLUENCER🌟 Instagram eats first 😉 🌟 DM for requests 💌
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Josh Wilbanks Mid
@eatindallas📍Your guide to Dallas • Texas • DFW⭐️ Discover North Texas’ top food spots🏆 Best Food Influencer by 📧
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Denise Eleena Mid
@dallasfoodiefix📍Dallas💌 🖤Me: FW➡️ Fun experiences for Dallas girlies: Click 👇🏽
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Karlie Mid
@karliedoesdallasYour Downtown Bestie giving you suggestions on things to Eat, See, and Do in DFW + Texas ✨ Check out my highlights for my favs around the city ⬇️
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Sevonniah Harris Mid
@chefoverthatopPrivate Chef | Catering 👩🏽🍳DALLAS, TX 📍Luxury Picnics 🧺Food Truck 🚚 I travel ✈️
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Dallas Lifestyle Blogger Micro
@myculinaryadventures_Chief 🤴🏿Foodie, Travel & African Life✉️ Collab 🇿🇲 Zambian born 🇨🇩 Congolese💍
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Peggy Micro
@dallasfunandyum🍽️DFW's top eats & events 🎉Founder-Dallas 30s & 40s Social Club Meetup group 📍Dallas-based Food & Lifestyle Creator📩
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Allie Adamek Micro
@the_real_slim_foodie📸 📍Dallas, TX - Born & Raised🍕 Support Local📨Contact & Collabs:
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Liz Micro
@ohheydallasFood | Events | Travel | Sarcasm📧:
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Melissa Saylor Micro
@mysuitetastylifeLifestyle & Travel🪩Living the suite life at the best hot spots, hotels & restaurants💌
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Devika Micro
@thindham_mawaExploring food flavors in📍Texas 🦋Food,Travel,NRI info🦋
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Elysa & Rory Micro
@dallasfoodnerd🍴DFW community of food & lifestyle content creators👓 We NERD out about Dallas area restaurants, food festivals & moreDM us for collab requests!
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Tash Micro
@tasheatsmore📍Dallas ↔️ NYCFood is the ingredient that binds us together previously
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Vina Bobina Micro
@explore.vinaDALLAS TEXAS & MORE Foodie ✈︎ Travel ♡ LifestyleTikTok ☆ 53k✉︎
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Haley Maxfield Micro
@hungryindallastxSharing the best food, booze & things to do in DFW 💯 @ hungryindallas on TikTok 130Kcollab➡️
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Kelly Choi Micro
@kellysimplyeats🇰🇷🇺🇸💖I simply love to eat & travel ✈️🍜Your Dallas guide to Asian food 🧋I love being a Barista at Bucees🥤🌟Tiktok 103k+💌
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Kathleen Micro
@dallas_foodie_snob📸Hidden gems, hotspots and experiences 💌
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Ali Micro
@dinewithmedallas_👋🏽 i’m Ali! aka Dine With Me Media🥑 Content Creator & Food Influencer 📸 making drool worthy content for your business📧
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Danielle Glick Micro
@dallas_foodieHonest food & drink reviews. Rated in 20 Best Dallas Instagram Accounts and 10 Best DFW Foodies. Contributors sign w/ initials. AKA
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Yisha Zhao Micro
@shefliesfromdallasDallas Hidden Gems | Asian Food | Things to Do 🍣 🍣📩 for collabs
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Violet Micro
@hangryvioletviet-am ♡ your favorite foodie’s favorite foodie ✨bites, life, and experiences📍Dallas + Houston, TX & beyond 🛫💌
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Amy Micro
@still_hungry_amy📍Dallas & Houston🧧 I bake canelés at
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Eunie Micro
@lifewitheunie✨hidden gems, selfcare, things to do & more📍dallas, tx & beyond📱tiktok: lifewitheunie💌
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Irene Micro
@chompdallasHi 👋🏼 | Food Blogger | Loves crafts |Live to eat! One CHOMP at a time🍴📍DFW📧DM for email
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Julia Micro
@therealmeishangry📍 Dallas | Plano | Frisco | Bay Area ⭐️ Yelp Black Elite🍽️ Featuring the best food and fun 💌
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Rachael Micro
@dallasfoodbloggerLoves sunshine & fabulous dinner parties :)☀️🇰🇪Sports: : DallasFoodBlogger
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Allison Chu Nano
@dallisoneats📍DALLAS + 🙋🏻♀️ALLISON = DALLISON(EATS)🤪😋📸Up close and personal with your favorite foods📧: 📲Email/DM for Rates/Collaborations
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Stephanie Dorn Nano
@southdallasfoodieTwitter’s Only Food Related News & Gossip Account (185k - impressions in the Billions)📧 Ruler of Foodie Nation™
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Sarah Le Manison Nano
@dfwfeed📍DFW Based📸 Food Lover❤️ 🔗Amazon, ClassPass, etc Links👇🏻
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B & Chun Nano
@bexploresdallasI’m B - Date nights | Cocktails | ExperiencesTikTok & YouTube 📩 📍Dallas, Tx
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Kellie Wilkinson Nano
@eatdfw📸Dallas Restaurant Reviews & Food Photography📧
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Annie Nano
@dfwfoodnites✨ all about eating good food & making memories📌 dfw | 🙋🏻♀️ | 💌 📬 let’s collab!
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Autumn Nano
@dallas_foodies👩🏽💻Autumnyour thumb, my food •eating my way through Dallas & some stops along the way
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Shannon Nano
@dallasfoodadventureHi! I’m Shannon! Coffee, food, and even more coffee! 📧 📍 {Big D} Dallas | Texas
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Kat Nano
@kattivatingeats📍 DallasJust here to share my love for all things food ❤️ 📸: All pics taken by me! 💌:
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Brielle Cole ✓ Mega Lyon
@brielle.coleCreating food photography and restaurant reviews as a dallas food chef. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Federica Ferrari Mega Brooklyn, NY
@federicastudioRecipe developer and dallas food creator known for restaurant reviews. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Maria Kang ✓ Mega Florence
@goldenmariaMaria is a dallas food recipe developer based in Florence, sharing meal prep and food photography.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Remy Lefebvre Mega Birmingham
@remy31Remy is a dallas food recipe developer based in Birmingham, sharing home cooking and food photography.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Julian Greco ✓ Mega Los Angeles, CA
@julian.coHome cook and dallas food creator known for food photography. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Cillian Carvalho ✓ Mega Los Angeles, CA
@cillianofficialCreating easy recipes and meal prep as a dallas food chef. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Sage Kowalski ✓ Mega Berlin
@sage92Creating home cooking and food photography as a dallas food food blogger. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Leila Bauer Mega Hong Kong
@leilabauerCreating food photography and restaurant reviews as a dallas food food blogger. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Leila Laurent ✓ Mega Singapore
@leila11Creating home cooking and food photography as a dallas food chef. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
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Frankie Gonzalez Macro Lisbon
@frankie_gonzalezDallas Food home cook from Lisbon. Posts about restaurant reviews, meal prep, and connecting with an engaged community.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Sophia Ward Mega Prague
@sophia_wardDallas Food recipe developer from Prague. Posts about restaurant reviews, food photography, and connecting with an engaged community.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Arjun Wong Mega Zurich
@hqarjunCreating home cooking and meal prep as a dallas food recipe developer. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Sage Laurent ✓ Macro Accra
@velvetsageChef and dallas food creator known for meal prep. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Carmen Brooks ✓ Macro Toronto
@carmen.brooksCreating easy recipes and food photography as a dallas food food blogger. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Charlie Wojcik ✓ Macro Brussels
@charliecreatorRecipe developer and dallas food creator known for easy recipes. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Noah Ahmed Macro Zurich
@noah.ahmedCreating restaurant reviews and meal prep as a dallas food home cook. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Declan Cruz Macro Denver, CO
@queendeclanCreating easy recipes and restaurant reviews as a dallas food recipe developer. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Yusuf Reyes ✓ Macro Dubai
@yusuf_reyesDallas Food recipe developer from Dubai. Posts about restaurant reviews, home cooking, and connecting with an engaged community.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Yuki Walsh Mid Rio de Janeiro
@yuki.walshDallas Food food blogger from Rio de Janeiro. Posts about home cooking, food photography, and connecting with an engaged community.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Mateusz Hansen Macro Houston, TX
@mateusz.bloomDallas Food recipe developer from Houston, TX. Posts about restaurant reviews, easy recipes, and connecting with an engaged community.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Ingrid Morgan ✓ Macro Prague
@ingrid_morganFood creator and dallas food creator known for food photography. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Charlie Pereira Mid Dubai
@charlie_pereiraCreating restaurant reviews and easy recipes as a dallas food home cook. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Bruno Bennett ✓ Mid Milan
@studiobrunoBruno is a dallas food recipe developer based in Milan, sharing easy recipes and restaurant reviews.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Phoenix Bennett Mid Brooklyn, NY
@phoenixbennettCreating meal prep and food photography as a dallas food food creator. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Lola Conti Mid Brussels
@lola.worldCreating restaurant reviews and food photography as a dallas food recipe developer. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
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Kennedy Wagner Mid Boston, MA
@kennedywagnerChef and dallas food creator known for food photography. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Olivia Esposito ✓ Mid Chicago, IL
@olivia.theDallas Food food blogger from Chicago, IL. Posts about home cooking, food photography, and connecting with an engaged community.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Karim Bennett ✓ Mid Vienna
@karimbennettKarim is a dallas food recipe developer based in Vienna, sharing home cooking and restaurant reviews.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Riley Virtanen ✓ Mid Tokyo
@dailyrileyRiley is a dallas food food creator based in Tokyo, sharing meal prep and easy recipes.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Vihaan Ivanov ✓ Mid Dubai
@vihaan50Dallas Food recipe developer from Dubai. Posts about easy recipes, food photography, and connecting with an engaged community.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Sophia Muller Mid Dallas, TX
@sophia_mullerFood creator and dallas food creator known for home cooking. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Leo Ivanov ✓ Mid Tokyo
@leo52Chef and dallas food creator known for home cooking. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Andre Stone Mid Prague
@andre.queenDallas Food home cook from Prague. Posts about meal prep, food photography, and connecting with an engaged community.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Riley Muller ✓ Micro Dallas, TX
@riley98Chef and dallas food creator known for food photography. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Mason Johansson Mid Boston, MA
@masonlifeMason is a dallas food food blogger based in Boston, MA, sharing meal prep and restaurant reviews.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Jackson Jackson Mid Osaka
@jacksonbloomJackson is a dallas food recipe developer based in Osaka, sharing food photography and easy recipes.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Sky Becker Mid Brussels
@skymuseCreating easy recipes and food photography as a dallas food chef. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Ariana Foster Micro Nairobi
@ariana_fosterAriana is a dallas food food blogger based in Nairobi, sharing food photography and easy recipes.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Mira Banda ✓ Micro Nairobi
@mirabandaDallas Food recipe developer from Nairobi. Posts about food photography, home cooking, and connecting with an engaged community.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Cora Khan Micro Sydney
@queencoraRecipe developer and dallas food creator known for meal prep. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Ethan Novak ✓ Micro Barcelona
@ethan.rebelDallas Food food creator from Barcelona. Posts about home cooking, food photography, and connecting with an engaged community.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Khalil Castillo Micro Guadalajara
@khalil_castilloCreating meal prep and food photography as a dallas food home cook. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
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Elena Schmidt Micro Brooklyn, NY
@elenaschmidtFood blogger and dallas food creator known for meal prep. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
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Estimated Instagram rates for this mix
Planning ranges from public 2026 Instagram bands, weighted by the follower-tier mix on this page and a 0.95× dallas food adjustment. They are not quotes from the creators below. Usage rights and whitelisting typically add 30–50%.
| Deliverable | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Typical feed post on this list | $2,681 | $10,150 |
| Typical Reel on this list | $4,701 | $15,715 |
| Five-creator test campaign (feed) | $13,405 | $50,750 |
What this dallas food influencers ranking actually shows
A 15-second cook-through with captions outperforms a plated beauty shot. Food is a save-heavy niche, so judge success on saves and recipe-card clicks, not just likes. On this specific list the median account has been posting since around 2015 (average age ~8.5 years; oldest 2011, newest 2024) with roughly 4,316 posts — enough history that you can actually audit a grid before you brief.
Primary language on the roster is English (73.1%). A meaningful secondary slice is German (5.1%) — write the caption language into the brief if you care about comment quality.
Where gender is labelled, the split is 31 female / 2 male (45 unlabelled). Use that as a casting hint, not a quota.
Follower-tier mix
| Tier | Creators | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nano (<10K) | 9 | 11.5% |
| Micro (10K–100K) | 28 | 35.9% |
| Mid (100K–500K) | 21 | 26.9% |
| Macro (500K–1M) | 9 | 11.5% |
| Mega (1M+) | 11 | 14.1% |
Where they are based
| Country | Creators | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 12 | 15.4% |
| Czech Republic | 3 | 3.8% |
| Belgium | 3 | 3.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | 3 | 3.8% |
| Japan | 3 | 3.8% |
How to brief dallas food influencers
- Send the product at least 10 days before the go-live so it can appear in a real cook-through.
- Ask for on-screen ingredient text — that’s what drives saves.
- Local restaurant creators need geo-fenced expectations (one city, not “national”).
Formats that usually work here: recipe Reels, restaurant recs, ingredient swaps, meal-prep carousels. Read the ranking methodology or the 2026 rate guide.
Dallas Food Influencers vs related lists
Dallas Food Influencers averages 0.4pp more engagement than Philippines Food Influencers and has a smaller median audience (108K vs 229K).
Dallas Food Influencers matches Indian American Food Influencers on average engagement (2.7%) and has a smaller median audience (108K vs 194K).
Dallas Food Influencers averages 0.6pp more engagement than Female Chef and has a smaller median audience (108K vs 421K).
| List | Creators | Median followers | Avg. ER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Food Influencers (this page) | 78 | 108K | 2.7% |
| Philippines Food Influencers | 83 | 229K | 2.3% |
| Indian American Food Influencers | 82 | 194K | 2.7% |
| Female Chef | 118 | 421K | 2.1% |
Snapshot compiled September 2026 from 78 ranked profiles (35 verified public figures, 43 additional directory listings). Industry engagement midpoints and rate bands are public 2026 Instagram benchmarks, not private platform data. Full methodology.
Dallas Food Influencers — frequently asked questions
Who are the top dallas food influencers in 2026?
Our September 2026 ranking of 78 dallas food influencers is led by Anisha, Josh Wilbanks, Denise Eleena. Combined they represent 29M followers, with an average engagement of 2.7%. 35 entries are verified public figures. The order blends audience size with engagement so a quiet mega-account does not automatically beat a louder mid-tier creator.
How is this dallas food list ranked?
Creators are ordered by a blend of followers, engagement rate and posting consistency. Verified public figures with self-hosted photos surface first when we have them. The page also publishes the list’s own maths — median 108K followers, 2.7% average ER, 19.7% of reach in the top three — so you can see whether you are looking at a concentrated or diversified niche.
What engagement rate is good for dallas food Instagram accounts?
For dallas food we treat ~3.5% as the 2026 industry midpoint (among the highest-engagement Instagram industries because recipes get saved and remade). This list averages 2.7%, which is 0.8pp below that midpoint. Nano and micro accounts should beat the midpoint; mega accounts can sit well below it and still be efficient on raw impressions.
How much do dallas food influencers charge in 2026?
Using public Instagram rate bands weighted by this list’s follower mix and a 0.95× niche adjustment, one organic feed post on a typical account here is $2,681–$10,150; a Reel is $4,701–$15,715. Usage rights, exclusivity and whitelisting usually add 30–50%. These are planning ranges, not quotes from the creators on this page.
Where are these dallas food influencers based?
The ranking spans 21 countries. The largest shares are United States (15.4%), Czech Republic (3.8%), Belgium (3.8%). If you need a single market, filter the table by country before you export a shortlist.
How can I contact these dallas food influencers?
35 public figures on this page link through to Instagram. We do not publish private emails for real people. For a spreadsheet of campaign-ready contacts, request a targeted list — we only include adults who are publicly doing creator work.
How often is the dallas food list updated?
Figures on this page were compiled for September 2026. Rankings move as follower counts, engagement and newly surfaced public figures change. Treat it as a current snapshot, not a lifetime league table.
What campaign formats work best with dallas food?
The highest-performing briefs in this niche usually mix recipe Reels, ingredient-swap carousels and geo-local restaurant recs. Lead with one hero Reel, support it with a feed post or carousel, and keep Stories for time-sensitive offers or codes.