H-E-B has opened a new 120,000-square-foot grocery store near Medina Lake, expanding its presence on the western edge of the San Antonio area. The store is intended to serve customers in nearby communities, including Lakehills, Medina Lake and Mico.
The location, referred to as the Culebra and 211 H-E-B, offers services such as Curbside pickup and home delivery. It includes a pharmacy and a True Texas BBQ restaurant, both with drive-thru access, along with a Texas Backyard section featuring plants, grills and outdoor-related merchandise.
Additional departments include an in-store bakery producing breads, cakes and tortillas, a beauty section with cosmetics and personal care products, and a floral department offering online ordering and delivery. The store also features a Cooking Connection area with demonstrations and sampling, as well as a deli with a broad cheese assortment and a charcuterie station.
Prepared food options include made-to-order sushi, an Asian grill offering rice bowls and teriyaki dishes, and the Meal Simple line of ready-to-cook and ready-to-eat meals. The produce department emphasizes organic options, Texas-grown items and cold-pressed juices. The meat department carries a range of products, including Prime, organic and Wagyu selections, along with ready-to-serve items. A dedicated beer and wine area includes a tasting station.
Other offerings include a Healthy Living section with bulk foods, supplements and fresh ground nut butters, as well as a pet department featuring Heritage Ranch by H-E-B pet food, toys and treats.
According to the company, the store employs approximately 425 people and was designed with input from the surrounding communities. The site incorporates sustainability-focused elements such as CO₂-based refrigeration systems, LED lighting and native landscaping.
To mark the opening, H-E-B contributed a total of $45,000 to local education organizations, distributing $15,000 each to the Medina Valley Education Foundation, Bandera ISD Education Foundation and Northside Education Foundation.
San Antonio-based H-E-B operates roughly 455 stores across Texas and Mexico and employs more than 175,000 people.
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