Mansfield residents can’t stop talking about going grocery shopping. For more than eight years, the community has anticipated the opening of the area’s first H-E-B grocery store, and now it’s so close they can almost taste it.
The San Antonio-based grocery chain broke ground on the Mansfield store, the third in Tarrant County, in February 2023 at 1670 E. Broad St., after purchasing the 28-acre site in 2016. 
The Mansfield store is set to finally open this summer, H-E-B officials say.
“We are excited to continue strengthening our presence in the area and are dedicated to serving even more residents in North Texas,” said Mabrie Jackson, Managing Director of H-E-B Public Affairs.
The 122,000-square-foot store will feature all of the departments that have made H-E-B famous, including an in-store True Texas BBQ restaurant with a drive-thru window and a separate fueling station on site.
Other specialties include a bakery with in-store-made tortillas, breads and cakes, a deli, Sushiya with handmade sushi selections and Asian grill, plus H-E-B Meal Simple with meals prepared in the store.
The Cooking Connection will have in-store demonstrations with recipes. H-E-B is also well-known for its prime, natural and organic meats, and it is the No. 1 beer and wine retailer in the state with craft beer, wine and a sampling station.
In addition, there will be Blooms floral department, Texas Backyard with outdoor essentials such as grills, plants and pottery, a beauty department and pet department.
The grocery chain has also won fans with its extensive line of H-E-B made products that are spread across the store.
H-E-B originally opened in 1905 in Kerrville, and has spread across Texas and Mexico with more than 420 stores.
H-E-B is planning to open its newest store with a lot of fanfare and discounts, officials say.
“It is an honor to work with the Mansfield mayor, city council and wonderful city staff to make this store possible,” Jackson said. “They have been wonderful partners and we look forward to serving the Mansfield community offering an exceptional shopping experience and fresh quality products with our everyday low prices.”
