Actually, it’s not just chefs. Much of the Lone Star State and millions of consumers in Mexico love H-E-B. But let’s start with a chef favorite.

Steaks

A veteran of the steak house restaurant, Trevor E. White, currently the executive chef at Del Frisco’s Double Eagle, said there’s only one place he goes to buy steak, and that’s H-E-B.

“I have several grocery stores around me, but you can’t beat the variety, quality of the cuts, and the price is always great,” said White. 

The Texas-based chain is the best option in the Southern state, according to White. “They offer a wide variety of grades of beef at any price point. H-E-B offers USDA Prime, Choice, Select, and Ungraded beef in the market under the “Natural” label.

They offer Wagyu beef and also grass fed options,” he said, adding that all can be purchased at a great price.

In-House Tortillas

I know personally the extent H-E-B Food/Drugs goes to insure their in-store tortillerias stay in top condition. Why? Because I was there in the 1990s when their own maintenance technicians were certified in the specialized training at the manufacturing plant in West Covina, California.

Today, there is no mistaking that the tortillas—stacked in clear packaging in the bakery section—are homemade.

The slight variations in shape and puffiness signal that fact, but the taste is nothing short of perfection. Made in-house daily, H-E-B’s fresh tortillas come in a variety of options, including corn. However, you won’t find a better store-bought flour tortilla, ever; and the “butter tortillas” are wildly popular.

Fresh-Made Guacamole

When I lived above the Majestic Theater in San Antonio for a number of years, I’d often dine at the various restaurants along the famous Riverwalk. A favorite memory was watching servers prepare fresh guacamole table side. Now, I can easily reminisce at home with the assurance H-E-B’s made in-house guacamole is just as devine. There’s no wonder it is so beloved by millions of Texans.

H-E-B’s fresh guacamole easily beats many restaurants. It contains the perfect amount of zingy lime juice and comes in both mild and spicy variations.

By the way, some San Hotels offer packages that include “shopping with a chef.” This includes a limosine trip with a hotel chef to the exclusive H-E-B Central Market store to select your own steaks, meats, or seafood while picking your own fresh produce, fruit and sides that they will prepare especially for you to enjoy that evening.

H-E-B Creamy Creations Ice Cream

Yours truly earned a Black Belt in Six Sigma-Lean Enterprise by helping improve the H-E-B Ice Cream Plant in Northeast San Antonio about 20 years ago. I’ve witnessed first hand the care and perfection that creates this in-house collection of ice cream for so many Texans. It’s definitely our family’s unanimous choice.

H-E-B’s branded ice cream comes in fun flavors like the fan-favorite Texas Starry Night, Texas Campfire, and even a flavor dedicated to the Houston Astros.

Note to our readers. Before shopping (at the store or online), make sure to download the My H-E-B app to get access to digital coupons. At checkout, you can scan your individual barcode to redeem all clipped coupons.

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