Shoppers on San Antonio’s far East Side have a new full-size grocery store close to home. H-E-B opened its newest store near the intersection of Interstate 10 East and Loop 1604 on Wednesday, Oct. 28, according to the company and local news coverage.
The store covers more than 125,000 square feet, according to the company, and is meant to serve fast-growing neighborhoods on the city’s eastern edge as well as nearby communities such as Converse, Seguin and La Vernia.
A big opening for a growing area
News 4 San Antonio reported ahead of the opening that the store would employ more than 400 people. H-E-B said more than 1,000 shoppers were lined up before the doors opened on grand opening morning, My Neighborhood News reported.
For families who have been driving to Converse, Live Oak or farther into the city for a large grocery run, the new location shortens the trip. The I-10 and Loop 1604 corner has seen steady rooftop growth in recent years, and the store is H-E-B’s answer to that demand.
What’s inside
According to details shared by H-E-B and reported by The Shelby Report, the store includes a True Texas BBQ restaurant with indoor seating and its own drive-thru, plus a pharmacy that also offers drive-thru service…