For years, I've been coming to this grocery store with a bunch of other people that live in New York. It has consistently been the only place we've all encountered that will deny all our credit cards every single time. As if it's impossible that I could live in NYC, and want to buy groceries in Katy, TX. (Hmmm.)
Well, I'm here today to report that they must have toned down their fraud protection or whatever it was, but our credit cards finally went through without a hitch. So this is mostly useless information that I am glad to share with you.
Not Useless Information:
This is an enormous grocery store that carries pretty much everything you need. Tons of fruit, vegetables, sauces, snacks, drinks, and just about anything you can think of.
My #1 favorite thing about this place is that the sound system will play thunder sounds before all the produce is sprayed with water.
Other things on the plus side:
Fruit prices are amazing if you own a knife and are willing to use it. Pineapples were 89 cents apiece, and one cut pineapple was $5. Buy a knife, people.
The meat is crazy cheap. Maybe because it's Texas, but I've seen ribs for $2/lb., standing rib roasts on sale, whole pork shoulders for $10...it's nuts.
Do you want anything of Mexican origin? They've got it. Tons of dried chiles, ready to eat tamales, and a whole Hispanic drink section with all the Jarritos and Topo Chico you'd ever want.
On the minus side:
The organic meat section is essentially non-existent, and if they do have anything, it's pre-seasoned/marinated. Apparently there are no tree-huggers in Texas, and if there are, they don't know how to cook.
They have tons of cheese, but the selection isn't as comprehensive as one might like. But they do have Rondele, the spreadable crack that will make me obese.
They have tons of beer, but the selection isn't as comprehensive as one might like. I just want Guinness draught cans, people. read more