MOFI on the Move

(This article was written by Laisa Chavez Macias and was featured in the March 2026 issue of Explore Harlingen Magazine.)

When Kaci Spikes, the founder and owner of Mofi Energy Bar, made her way down to Harlingen from East Texas back in 2018, owning a small business was not on her bucket list.

However, two years after she arrived, Covid entered the picture and it proved to change the direction of her life, along with so many others.

Photo courtesy of Kaci Spikes.

In 2020, Kaci was working as an addiction specialist. She counseled and helped recovering addicts and alcoholics trying to get sober as well as those in recovery who may have stumbled along the way. As someone who once walked in those shoes, Kaci, now 10 years sober, wanted to help make a difference in the lives of others that she related to. When the pandemic hit ,the job became especially overwhelming. With a shutdown in place, and the lack of human interaction that is key in recovery, she was really feeling the demand of the job multiplying.

Having only been in Harlingen for a couple of years, her circle of friends was small, so during the pandemic she leaned a lot on family. Driving up to see them was always worth it because they knew exactly how to keep her motivated and fuel her positivity and drive. It was actually on one of her trips home during this time that Kaci knew her life was about to change.

While she was home, Kaci had visited a local tea shop that one of her friends had recently opened. She remembers walking in and feeling the love. It was palpable. Immediately she felt it in her heart. That feeling was something she knew she wanted to bring to her new home in Harlingen.

Growing up, she never remembered having a safe place where she could just hang out, and had she, she believes her life could have taken a different path. It was now Kaci’s opportunity to create that space for others. She also wanted to continue to make a positive impact on people’s lives, just as she had done with her work with addicts.

Kaci’s motto has always been Make Others Feel Important (M.O.F.I.). It’s a reminder when you’re struggling, that when you are doing something for someone else, you are not only helping them, but you are also helping yourself. And so, MOFI Energy Bar officially became her next mission.

As soon as Kaci made the decision to step down from her position as an addiction specialist, the doors just started to open. A friend introduced her to someone from Downtown Harlingen who was looking to sublease the storefront of their building. It was the perfect location for MOFI. Having worked in all kinds of industries, the one thing Kaci always pictured was having a storefront with big front windows. In October of 2020 she called her mom as said, “mom, I can’t believe it’s happening.” That vision of the frosted windows ready for the holidays was now a reality.

Fast forward five years: a new chapter begins. MOFI is on the move! Literally. With a dedicated staff in the downtown location, Kaci knew it was the perfect time for growth. She looked at buildings in the Rio Grande Valley as well as East Texas when considering a second location. Then it occurred to her, what would be more perfect than a trailer? The ability to popup and deliver that MOFI love anywhere in Texas and beyond.

Photo courtesy of Kaci Spikes.

The trailer was purchased, painted, and popped up serving the delicious açaí bowls and hydration drinks we all love. Let me talk about those bowls/drinks a little bit. The açaí bowls are second to none, you guys. Kaci and her team researched and collaborated with culinary specialists to create the freshest, boldest, and most delicious açaí bowl I’ve ever had. There are no preservatives as they are made fresh daily. They use top-notch ingredients. For the drinks they use Element hydration, which focuses on opening cells to ensure maximum absorption of key nutrients. AND any protein added is all grass-fed, clear, and now dye-free.

I must note that in addition to the bowls and drinks, MOFI also offers overnight oats, Element canned drinks, premade MOFI drinks in powder or bottled, and the cutest, coziest merch!

Photo courtesy of Kaci Spikes.

Back to the trailer…. although you may have already seen her at a couple of locations, the MOFI Energy Bar Mobile will be out in full force soon. You can book them for any special events, festivals, or parties. The bowl and drink menu is always available but depending on the market, Kaci is always ready to create a tailored menu for each event.

Photo courtesy of Kaci Spikes.

On the way out I asked Kaci what stops her from moving back home. She just smiled and said, “I’m not done here yet.” Her relationships here are so important to her and she loves the culture. She feels like with MOFI she has been given a whole family/community.

Photo courtesy of Kaci Spikes.

Just so you know Kaci, (cue the music) YOU ARE FAMILY! We love what you are doing, and we cannot thank you enough for the positive impact you have made in so many lives. You help to make Harlingen proud. Thank you.

Signing off until next time, your friendly local foodie, Laisa :)

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