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In Texas, the only thing more unpredictable than our weather is our politics.
For many of us, H-E-B is a welcome constant. This beloved grocery store is known for its exclusive products that folks just can’t get anywhere else. Whether you’re a regular H-E-B shopper or haven’t quite gotten the memo yet, these are 25 products that San Antonians just can’t seem to get enough of.
Creamy Creations Ice Cream
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H-E-B’s Creamy Creations has been churning ice cream in San Antonio since 1998. As well as having classic and cravable flavors, its Creamy Creations line currently offers at least two exclusive Texas-inspired flavors, Cookies Over Texas — a cookie dough flavor with chocolate sandwich cookies — and Texas Starry Night, Dutch chocolate with chocolate sandwich cookies. Credit: San Antonio Current StaffEverything Whataburger
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H-E-B has partnered with another iconic San Antonio brand, Whataburger, for the fast-food chain’s line of grocery products. Fans can stock up on condiments, pork sausage and pancake mix before a night on the town and be set for a midnight snack or a hearty breakfast the next morning. Credit: San Antonio Current StaffH-E-B Bakery Fresh Flour Tortillas
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There’s really nothing a warm, freshly made tortilla can’t fix. Whether making tacos, quesadillas, or just having one straight out of the bag, plenty of Texans are happy to pick theirs up from H-E-B. Credit: San Antonio Current StaffCafé Olé Taste of San Antonio Medium Roast Coffee
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H-E-B was smart enough to introduce its Café Olé’s “taste of” coffee flavors with flavors tailored to multiple big cities — including San Antonio. With undertones of cinnamon, chocolate and vanilla, its SA variety makes a great morning roast, and it comes in pre-ground bags, whole bean bags and K-cups. Credit: San Antonio Current StaffH-E-B Conchitas and Fideo Loco Comida Kits
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Sure, it may not be like your abuela’s, but H-E-B’s Comida Kits are the closest many people can get to homemade conchitas and fideo loco. Credit: San Antonio Current StaffCombo Loco Deals
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Whoever makes the Combo Loco coupons at H-E-B clearly has some sort of advanced psychology degree. How else could they so effortlessly predict our grocery lists in advance? Trash bags free with cat litter for cat ladies; parchment paper free with chocolate chips for aspiring bakers; ground coffee free with baby diapers for exhausted parents? Nailed it. Credit: San Antonio Current StaffThat Green Sauce
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H-E-B’s That Green Sauce — a jalapeño, poblano and green tomato salsa that tastes great on everything from eggs to tortilla chips to tacos — has long been satisfying shoppers’ cravings for spicy sustenance. Credit: San Antonio Current StaffPuro Texas-inspired Instant Oatmeal Flavors
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H-E-B is changing the oatmeal game with innovative Texas-inspired options like Dulce de Leche and Mexican Hot Chocolate. If those seem a little daunting, though, you could always just stick to more classic flavors like Apple Cinnamon and Peaches and Cream. Credit: San Antonio Current StaffBagel Not Included Spice Blends
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H-E-B’s everything bagel-inspired garlic and sesame blend can add a kick to avocado toast and a whole lot more more. The adventurous can also go check out other flavors like Smoky Jalapeño and Citrus Sriracha. Credit: San Antonio Current StaffButter Tortilla Candle
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H-E-B’s candle line is really something else. The grocery chain’s scents encapsulate its most iconic in-house flavors, from Two-Bite Brownies to Maple Bacon. Its Butter Tortilla candles can turn a kitchen into a tortilleria — scent-wise, anyway. Credit: San Antonio Current StaffMeal Simple Tex-Mex Brisket Queso Dip
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Brisket. Queso. Need we say more? Credit: San Antonio Current StaffH-E-B Cheese Puffs
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Sure, we’ve all had cheese puffs before, but what about honey-flavored ones? How about jalapeño or creamy dill? H-E-B’s store brand puffs even include a Carolina Reaper flavor for the brave. Credit: San Antonio Current StaffSushiya Sushi Rolls
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Anyone who thinks grocery store sushi is gross clearly isn’t getting it from H-E-B. The Sushiya chefs bring us both the classic and innovative rolls shoppers crave, and even better — select rolls are just $7 on Wednesdays. Credit: San Antonio Current Staff1877 Mineral Water
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H-E-B’s 1877 Mineral Water is there for folks who are thirsty but want to be kind of fancy about it. There’s an original unflavored version along with mango and lime flavors. Credit: San Antonio Current StaffChile-Limon Flavor
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H-E-B puts its chile-limon flavor on anything from pistachios to corn chips, so all types of snackers can appreciate its tangy flavor. Just try not to down a whole package in one sitting. Credit: San Antonio Current StaffField & Future Hair Products
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H-E-B’s Field & Future brand includes several eco-friendly product lines, from beauty to home cleaning. With scents such as lavender and rose or ocean coconut, these are items plenty of shoppers love adding to their carts. Credit: San Antonio Current StaffOven-Ready Fresh Meals
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The grocery chain’s oven-ready meal kits have made a splash with shoppers looking for home-cooked but who don’t always have the time, skill or experience to whip up their own. Credit: San Antonio Current StaffSparkling Water with Caffeine
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Apparently, H-E-B gets that sometimes thirst and sleepiness set in simultaneousy. Flavors include ginger lime, cranberry apple, watermelon, cucumber lime and mango. Credit: San Antonio Current StaffH-E-B Pita Chips
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Texans go to these for hummus and dips, whether entertaining a crowd or snacking alone. It’s not rare to show up at a party and see on one bag of H-E-B pita chips and another bag of H-E-B tortilla chips so revelers can tackle any dip or salsa. Credit: San Antonio Current StaffKid-sized H-E-B Toys
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Kids can have fun with a cardboard box, but we’ve all seen them have fun on a trip to the store with mini-sized H-E-B shopping carts, baskets and groceries. Countless parents are thankful for the diversion. Credit: San Antonio Current StaffMooTopia Lactose Free Chocolate Milk
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H-E-B is looking out for folks with tummy issues with its tasty MooTopia chocolate milk. Credit: San Antonio Current StaffH-E-B Breakfast Bread
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Toasted or untoasted, H-E-B Breakfast Bread makes Texans’ mornings a little sweeter (and more cinnamony). The chain offers French Toast, Cinnamon Raisin and Apple Cinnamon varieties for a special breakfast or a more complex PB&J. Credit: San Antonio Current StaffHill Country Fare Sodas
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This soda comes in at an impressively low price point with a wide range of flavors. With prices so low, shoppers can afford to try a bunch of different types. Credit: San Antonio Current StaffLimited Edition Hand Soaps
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H-E-B comes out with new limited edition hand soap scents throughout the year, so one is never without some seasonally appropriate, antibacterial aromatherapy by the sink. Credit: San Antonio Current StaffEssentia Purified Water
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Who needs sparkling water when you’ve got supercharged ionized alkaline water? H-E-B understands and has stepped up. Credit: San Antonio Current Staff