Lindsey D.
Yelp
I've lived in Oak Cliff since 2008 and was so looking forward to the possibility of having a one-stop grocery store that wasn't Walmart, a Dollar Store, or other lower quality chain with few healthy choices.
I'll start by stating I'm an HEB evangelist - I grew up in South Texas and I actually cried tears of joy when they first started opening stores in DFW. When I heard about the "discount" version of HEB , "Joe V's" opening in our neighborhood, I was disappointed but willing to give it a try hoping it would be more like the smaller HEBs from 20 years ago.
I actually left Joe V's REALLY angry. Y'all, outside of a couple decent deals on staple items we go specifically to HEB for - it was 90% dollar store level processed junk foods. Even the fresh prepackaged meals, bakery items, and meat sections were either junk food, lower quality versions of regular HEB items, or food that was no longer fresh you could tell they were just trying to get rid of.
Yogurt? You'll only find versions with candy or cookie toppings. Truly the unhealthiest version of every food was as far as the eye could see.
Even the in-store made sushi was 100% only rolls drenched in mayonnaise and sweet sauces and not the healthier rolls and nigiri you see in regular stores. I'm not mad that it was really busy, I expected that. I'm disappointed for our community & mad that HEB thinks we don't deserve an actual HEB, let alone deserve healthy choices and more fresh items.
Sorry for the rant, but this area has been desperate for a great grocery store for decades and all we keep getting is more dollar stores and discount "grocery" stores packed full of processed crap that makes us unhealthier by the day. Shame on you, HEB.