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For the last nine years, H-E-B has set out on a quest to find the best in Texas – the best local products made by Texans! From the Panhandle to the Rio Grande Valley, from West Texas to Beaumont, the H-E-B “Quest for Texas Best” is an open call for locally owned, small food,
beverage, and general merchandise suppliers to have their items considered for placement
on H-E-B shelves and $25,000 in their pocket!
The H-E-B Quest for Texas Best team has spent months reviewing more than 500 products from across Texas to narrow the list down to our 10 finalists. Now it's time to meet the final 10 that will join us for the H-E-B Quest for Texas Best Finale.
The legendary Four Sixes Ranch is recognized among the most legendary ranches in Texas history. Known for quality beef production, land management, and breeding and
raising top performing American Quarter Horses, the iconic Sixes brand has added the Four Sixes Chuck Wagon Chili to its offerings. A staple dish among the pioneers and cowboys of the 1800s, it is an original, hand-crafted, ranch-inspired product that
reflects the long heritage of working ranch families at the ranch. Made from a hybrid of award-winning chili recipes and inspired by the ranch’s original Four Sixes Chuck Wagon Chili, it’s “ranch tested, cowboy approved."
Four Sixes Ranch – Chuck Wagon Chili Mix
by Brandie Blodgett Mustian & Dr. Nick Nickelson | Guthrie, TX
by Annie Leal | McAllen, TX
Chamoy was a staple of Annie Leal’s childhood growing up in Mexico. It made everything sweet and spicy and gave things like fruits and veggies the flavor of Mexican candy. When her dad was diagnosed with diabetes and could no longer enjoy this delicious Mexican sauce, she made it her mission to make this traditional staple of Mexican candy more accessible to people with different dietary needs. After spending months testing recipes and ingredients, she created the perfect sweet, tangy, and spicy chamoy – with no added sugar (since it's sweetened with monk fruit) or artificial dyes and with 40-80% lesssodium than most chamoys on the market. I Love Chamoy is
delicious with fruits, vegetables, aguas frescas, seltzers, and more.
I Love Chamoy – Sugar Free Chamoy
By James Lapeyrouse & Chris English | Magnolia, TX
Peeling and eating crawfish can be fun, delicious, and spicy. It can linger on your hands longer than the crawfish in your belly. Lapeyreaux’s Crawfish Hand Cleaner is formulated specifically for this reason. The ONLY soap specifically formulated to remove the smell, spices, and burning from your hands after eating crawfish, it is
all-natural, sulfate-free, paraben-free, petroleum-free, non-GMO, gluten-free, no artificial colors, no palm oil, and made in the USA.
Lapeyreaux’s Crawfish Hand Cleaner
by Ashley Cameron | Lakeway, TX
The Love & Cookies’ journey began in 2019 after Ashley Cameron’s five-year-old son was diagnosed with Kawasaki disease, the #1 cause of acquired heart disease in children. After returning home from a tearful and difficult stay at Texas Children’s Hospital, all her little boy wanted to do was “bake cookies with Mommy.” Inspired, Ashley kept making cookies, sharing with friends and family. Now a self-described “cookie-preneur,” she soon opened a store front with 14 gourmet flavors freshly baked onsite. Wanting people to feel the love and essence of Love & Cookies in their home, she selected four flavors for her low maintenance gourmet frozen cookie dough line – M&M-Hank, ChocolateChip-CharlieCash, Triple Chocolate -Cashley, Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip-Gluten Free CharlieCash, and has plans to add more. The gourmet cookie dough is pre-portioned and can go straight from the freezer to your oven, delivering eight hot cookies in 15 minutes. After all, “life is what you bake it.”
Love & Cookies – Gourmet Frozen Cookie Dough
by Guillermo Amtmann, Patricio Garcia Cano & Derek Amtmann | Houston, TX
Patria is deeply rooted in the Hispanic community - made by Texans for Texans. Launched in 2017 in Houston, Patria is the first Hispanic Play energy drink in the market. It celebrates the Patria family’s homeland by embracing its traditions and roots
through art, culture, events, and community. The Patria formula is fast-acting but is metabolized slowly, so consumers feel the energy right away, lasting five hours without the drowsy or jittery side effects. It’s formulated to help you function your best with
all-natural ingredients, natural cane sugar, essential micronutrients, and B vitamins.
Patria – Patria Energía Pura
by Daniel Mezza | San Antonio, TX
Puro Nitro was created out of Daniel Mezza’s love for his grandmother’s Mexican coffee. All of the cold coffee options he found on store shelves were bitter and too strong, so he decided to create his own - with a modern approach. Inspired by the Japanese tradition of flash brewing, Daniel discovered that by hot brewing and then flash chilling the coffee, he was able to create a better tasting cold coffee. Puro Nitro is a one-of-a-kind product that brings together the old – the cinnamon flavor of traditional Mexican coffee – with the new element of nitrogen infusion that gives the traditional coffee flavor an unexpected kick. The ready-to-drink, hand-crafted coffee comes in an 11 oz. can and is made with a gourmet blend of beans roasted locally in San Antonio.
Puro Nitro – Puro Nitro Coffee
by Brent Reaves & Juan Reaves | Dallas, TX
Smokey John’s BBQ, originally known as “Big John’s,” first opened its doors in 1976 in Dallas, TX. After a fire that fortunately caused no damage, regulars began calling the
restaurant Smokey John’s and the hickory smoke smell became a signature neighborhood scent. The second-generation family owned and operated business, originally founded by “Smokey” John Reaves, is known for delicious smoked brisket, ribs, and their BBQ rub. More than 50 years old, the BBQ rub has a completely
different flavor depending on the application – whether it’s on ribs or chicken.
Smokey John’s Bar-B-Que – Bar-B-Que Rub
by Ashly Martin, Sondra Crawford & Tim Harris | Menard, TX
Texas Iberico’s artisan cure master crafts recipes that celebrate the flavors of Texas, resulting in a unique line of cured meats that reflect the marriage of an ancient breed with an approach to building flavor that is the essence of New American Charcuterie. Texas Iberico’s 100 % Iberico pigs are humanely raised and range free on the Trail's End Ranch in the Texas Hill Country. The pigs spend their days roaming the pasture, eating
healthy grains, live oak acorns, native grasses, mesquite beans, and prickly pear cactus. This diet infuses the pork with intense flavor, and plentiful exercise means the pork is marbled with flavorful fat, perfect for making delicious, cured meats.
Texas Iberico – Artisan Cured Meats
by Nadia Escalante & Manuel Alvarez | Brownsville, TX
Husband and wife, Nadia Escalante and Manuel Alvarez, were searching for the famous Japanese Cotton Cheesecake but when they could not find it in Brownsville, they
decided to create their own. In September of 2019 they started The Sweet Blvd creating Japanese Cotton Cheesecake with a Texas twist. The Sweet Blvd’s cheesecake is a combination of a French soufflé and an American Cheesecake with an airy texture,
delicate, slightly moist taste, and soft as if you were eating cotton – a heavenly taste in your mouth. Since bringing the dessert to light, the company has created a loyal customer base.
The Sweet Blvd – Japanese Cotton Cheesecake
by Karim Arem & Mansour Arem | Houston, TX
After realizing that Tunisian culture was underrepresented in the United States, particularly regarding food, second generation Tunisian American brothers Karim Arem
and Mansour Arem founded Zwïta, named after the Arem’s maternal great grandmother. They are all about crafting ancestral Tunisian food products that make your life tastier.
Zwïta's product line includes Traditional Harissa available in mild, smokey, and spicy and a Zucchini and Potato Shakshuka base available in mild and spicy. Zwïta’s harissa is the original hand-crafted harissa that can be traced back to 17th century northern
Tunisia. It is a rich sun-dried chili paste with fresh garlic and spices perfect on sandwiches or a cheeseboard, used as a marinade or in stews, soups, and sauces. The Zucchini and Potato Shakshuka base is a traditional slow-cooked, stew-like vegetable-loaded dish that you would simply pour into a pan, crack some eggs, and enjoy with bread within minutes.
Zwïta – Traditional Harissa & Zucchini + Potato Shakshuka
Bhoomi, a line of high-quality rehydrating cold pressed cane elixirs blended with ancient Ayurvedic super botanicals for recovery, immunity, and superfood properties. Certified Paleo, low glycemic with packaging that reduces the carbon footprint by a substantial 89%compared to other traditional PET options, Bhoomi’s flavors include: ginger, turmeric, and moringa.
Crawfish Hand Cleaner
by Brandie Blodgett Mustian & Dr. Nick Nickelson Guthrie, TX
The legendary Four Sixes Ranch is recognized
among the most legendary ranches in Texas history. Known for quality beef production, land management, and breeding and raising top performing American Quarter Horses, the iconic Sixes brand has added the Four Sixes Chuck Wagon Chili to its offerings. A staple dish among the pioneers and cowboys of the 1800s, it is an original, hand-crafted, ranch-inspired product that reflects the long heritage of working ranch families at the ranch. Made from a hybrid of award-winning chili recipes and inspired by the ranch’s original Four Sixes Chuck Wagon Chili, it’s “ranch tested, cowboy approved.”
Four Sixes Ranch – Chuck Wagon Chili Mix
by Brandie Blodgett Mustian & Dr. Nick Nickelson Guthrie, TX
The legendary Four Sixes Ranch is recognized
among the most legendary ranches in Texas history. Known for quality beef production, land management, and breeding and raising top performing American Quarter Horses, the iconic Sixes brand has added the Four Sixes Chuck Wagon Chili to its offerings. A staple dish among the pioneers and cowboys of the 1800s, it is an original, hand-crafted, ranch-inspired product that reflects the long heritage of working ranch families at the ranch. Made from a hybrid of award-winning chili recipes and inspired by the ranch’s original Four Sixes Chuck Wagon Chili, it’s “ranch tested, cowboy approved.”
Four Sixes Ranch – Chuck Wagon Chili Mix
by Brandie Blodgett Mustian & Dr. Nick Nickelson Guthrie, TX
The legendary Four Sixes Ranch is recognized
among the most legendary ranches in Texas history. Known for quality beef production, land management, and breeding and raising top performing American Quarter Horses, the iconic Sixes brand has added the Four Sixes Chuck Wagon Chili to its offerings. A staple dish among the pioneers and cowboys of the 1800s, it is an original, hand-crafted, ranch-inspired product that reflects the long heritage of working ranch families at the ranch. Made from a hybrid of award-winning chili recipes and inspired by the ranch’s original Four Sixes Chuck Wagon Chili, it’s “ranch tested, cowboy approved.”
Four Sixes Ranch – Chuck Wagon Chili Mix
by Brandie Blodgett Mustian & Dr. Nick Nickelson Guthrie, TX
The legendary Four Sixes Ranch is recognized
among the most legendary ranches in Texas history. Known for quality beef production, land management, and breeding and raising top performing American Quarter Horses, the iconic Sixes brand has added the Four Sixes Chuck Wagon Chili to its offerings. A staple dish among the pioneers and cowboys of the 1800s, it is an original, hand-crafted, ranch-inspired product that reflects the long heritage of working ranch families at the ranch. Made from a hybrid of award-winning chili recipes and inspired by the ranch’s original Four Sixes Chuck Wagon Chili, it’s “ranch tested, cowboy approved.”
Four Sixes Ranch – Chuck Wagon Chili Mix
by Brandie Blodgett Mustian & Dr. Nick Nickelson Guthrie, TX
The legendary Four Sixes Ranch is recognized
among the most legendary ranches in Texas history. Known for quality beef production, land management, and breeding and raising top performing American Quarter Horses, the iconic Sixes brand has added the Four Sixes Chuck Wagon Chili to its offerings. A staple dish among the pioneers and cowboys of the 1800s, it is an original, hand-crafted, ranch-inspired product that reflects the long heritage of working ranch families at the ranch. Made from a hybrid of award-winning chili recipes and inspired by the ranch’s original Four Sixes Chuck Wagon Chili, it’s “ranch tested, cowboy approved.”
Four Sixes Ranch – Chuck Wagon Chili Mix
by Daniela Mezza | San , TX
Puro Nitro was created out of Daniel Mezza’s love for
his grandmother’s Mexican coffee. All of the cold coffee options he found on store shelves were bitter and too strong, so he decided to create his own - with a modern approach. Inspired by the Japanese tradition of flash brewing, Daniel discovered that by hot brewing and then flash chilling the coffee, he was able to create a better tasting cold coffee. Puro Nitro is a one-of-a-kind product that brings together the old – the cinnamon flavor of traditional Mexican coffee – with the new element of nitrogen infusion that gives the traditional coffee flavor an unexpected kick. The ready-to-drink, hand-crafted coffee comes in an 11 oz. can and is made with a gourmet blend of beans roasted locally in San Antonio.
Puro Nitro – Puro Nitro Coffee
by Brent Reaves & Juan Reaves | Dallas, TX
Smokey John’s BBQ, originally known as “Big John’s,”
first opened its doors in 1976 in Dallas, TX. After a fire that
fortunately caused no damage, regulars began calling the
restaurant Smokey John’s and the hickory smoke smell became a signature neighborhood scent. The second-generation family owned and operated business, originally founded by “Smokey” John Reaves, is known for delicious smoked brisket, ribs, and their BBQ rub. More than 50 years old, the BBQ rub has a completely different flavor depending on the application – whether it’s on ribs or chicken.
Smokey John’s Bar-B-Que – Bar-B-Que Rub
by Ashly Martin, Sondra Crawford & Tim Harris |
Menard, TX
Texas Iberico’s artisan cure master crafts recipes
that celebrate the flavors of Texas, resulting in a unique line of
cured meats that reflect the marriage of an ancient breed with an approach to building flavor that is the essence of New American Charcuterie. Texas Iberico’s 100 % Iberico pigs are humanely raised and range free on the Trail's End Ranch in the Texas Hill Country. The pigs spend their days roaming the pasture, eating healthy grains, live oak acorns, native grasses, mesquite beans, and prickly pear cactus. This diet infuses the pork with intense flavor, and plentiful exercise means the pork is marbled with flavorful fat, perfect for making delicious, cured meats.
Texas Iberico – Artisan Cured Meats
by Ashly Martin, Sondra Crawford & Tim Harris |
Menard, TX
Texas Iberico’s artisan cure master crafts recipes
that celebrate the flavors of Texas, resulting in a unique line of
cured meats that reflect the marriage of an ancient breed with an approach to building flavor that is the essence of New American Charcuterie. Texas Iberico’s 100 % Iberico pigs are humanely raised and range free on the Trail's End Ranch in the Texas Hill Country. The pigs spend their days roaming the pasture, eating healthy grains, live oak acorns, native grasses, mesquite beans, and prickly pear cactus. This diet infuses the pork with intense flavor, and plentiful exercise means the pork is marbled with flavorful fat, perfect for making delicious, cured meats.
Texas Iberico – Artisan Cured Meats