H-E-B Foods
Austin, TX 78704
Phone: (512) 442-2354
- Hours:
- Daily 24 hours
Editorial Description for H-E-B Foods
Large Texas-based grocer chain specializes in a diverse assortment of deli meats, wines, fruits, vegetables, fresh-baked goods and more.
Insider Tips
Save MoneyCall the pharmacy at (512) 442-1578 for more information refills, wait time, etc.
The ExtrasThis location also has a Western Union, Cingular store and digital imaging stand. Locals can also come to pay their gas and electricity bills and get auto tags and garbage stickers.
User Reviews for H-E-B Foods
05/30/2008 Posted by membrane3
I drive up from the 78745 to shop at this H-E-B, because the offerings between this one and the H-E-B at S. 1st and William Cannon are like night and day. This store is like Whole Foods compared to its southern counterpart. Here, there is a produce section that is twice as large, a seafood section, and a fresh tortilla section (love the orange jalapeno tortillas!). They don’t even sell salmon down south! I think it’s a reflection of the market segment in the south – that particular population likes pre-packaged food, soda, and junk food, as evidenced by the product offerings there. The crowd that shops at 78704 likes fresh produce, fresh seafood, and organics. Interesting how two different worlds are situated just 7 minutes away from each other! I would be interested to see how the H-E-B off Brodie fits into the mix. I’m quite impressed with H-E-B brand products. For instance, their pasta sauces surpass more expensive name brands in flavor, and their frozen meatballs are awesome. You generally expect a store’s brand products to be nothing but feeble attempts at competing with its supplier’s products, but H-E-B products are actually better. All the same, the produce can be lacking. For instance, I noticed earlier today that all of fresh basil packets contained a couple leaves that were brown or had holes in it. Also, I’ve never had issues with egg allergies in my life, but after shopping at H-E-B, I notice myself getting sick after eating the eggs from there. This has happened several times, no matter how well I cook my eggs. Consequently, I stopped eating eggs. Also, be careful with the cashiers – there have been a couple times when they have rung up the same item more than once, and failed to scan coupons that I clearly handed them. I don’t think it’s intentional. If you can, try going before 5pm, because that’s when the after-work crowd descends upon S. Congress and Oltorf, causing unpleasant congestion.
Pros: Lots of variety
Cons: Produce not always fresh
