When Southside Craft Soda Co-Founder, Andrew Anguiano, came up with the idea to start a soda company it was rooted in the history of his family's legacy in the area. You see for nearly 300 years, his ancestors cultivated the land around the World Heritage Site, Mission San Jose, creating unique flavors that sustained them. Growing their own ingredients and living off the adjacent San Antonio River, the fusion of Spanish, Mexican and Texan cuisine was born. Of course, South Texas food could only be pared with refreshing beverages cooling them off during the constant heat of the region. Aguas frescas, raspas, tea, lemonade, punches and various blended cocktails (margaritas and such) got them through the work day and brought them together for family meals at night. You could say, they were their own beverage company. In 2017, what started out as a good idea, turned into a great idea, when Andrew ran into co-founder Gregg Spickler. Gregg a professional brewer and apiculturist (beekeeper) had known Andrew since their days working at a local beer brewery. Little did they know that the experience there - Andrew doing marketing and Gregg doing brewing - and a few beers would lead to the creation of Honey Infused South Texas Soda. Greggs exceptional culinary skills (a  CIA-New York guy) and his ability to smash together flavors into delicious beverages has become the fuel for Southside Craft Soda.  Building on the tradition of area and sourcing local ingredients, Southside is paying homage to the culinary combinations of the past while creating recognizable flavors and introducing one-of-a-kind drinks familiar with the locals. The company is currently developing it's soda shop and flavor lab at 2904 Mission Road. Stay connected to learn more about endeavors.