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For the last five 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 Primo Picks: "Quest for Texas Best" is an open call for locally-owned, small food and beverage suppliers to have their items considered for placement on H-E-B shelves and $25,000 in your pocket! The 2019 Finalists have been chosen - find out who is the best in Texas!
2019 Quest for Texas Best
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Houston—Home to space exploration, an international energy industry & petroleum exploration, all the Tex-Mex one could ever want.
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Central Texas—Texas’ Capital, beautiful views and rolling scenery through the Hill Country, wild flowers, cattle, and we can’t forget the most live music anywhere in the world.
San Antonio—Remember the Alamo, take a stroll down the River Walk, eat delicious Mexican Food, salute members of our Armed Forces and celebrate these six finalists in the 2019 Quest for Texas Best.
North Texas—Home to Cowboys Country, wide open plains, a cattle-ranching industry the size of Texas all while still offering a cosmopolitan environment of shopping and dining.
Rio Grande Valley—Welcome to deep, South Texas where wide open spaces, warm weather, exotic birds and citrus orchards are just a day in the life.
For the last five 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 Primo Picks: "Quest for Texas Best" is an open call for locally-owned, small food and beverage suppliers to have their items considered for placement on H-E-B shelves and $25,000 in your pocket! The 2019 Finalists have been chosen—find out who is the best in Texas!
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Houston—Home to space exploration, an international energy industry & petroleum exploration, all the Tex-Mex one could ever want, and these five finalists in the 2019 Quest for Texas Best. Just like the melting pot that is Houston, this group of products offers something for everyone.
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Whether you are mixing drinks for 2 or 200, creating that great cocktail can be complicated. Sir Francis' Mojito Simple Syrup was crafted to bring the authentic, traditional mojito back to your bar cart. Sir Winston’s Spiced Simple Syrup is produced in small batches using organic sugar and organic spices to evoke holiday warmth.
Introducing traditional treats with a twist. Santte Foods’ goal is to remove all poor ingredients that harm our bodies and incorporate good, natural ingredients for all to consume. TidBits Meringue Cookies are like no other. Fluffy, light and healthy, you can indulge in TidBits Fun Bites and FEEL NO GUILT as they are only one calorie.
TIDBITS Fun Bites by Santte Foods
Primos Coffee Co. grows specialty arabica coffee beans high in the mountains of their family's farm in Nicaragua. Beans are then imported to Houston and only roasted fresh to order at their local facility. The single serve cups are recyclable and compatible with most K-cup style brewers, including the new Keurig 2.0 .
100% Arabica Coffee Single Serve Coffee Cups by Primos Coffee Co.
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3 Sons Foods, LLC was created out of the desire to help stop the illegal poaching of Rhinos. After five years of fundraising, middle-son Luke started selling his mom’s amazing creamy cilantro sauce, Diablo Verde, to teachers, friends and neighbors in an effort to raise more money. The rest is history. All sauces are Soy Free, Gluten Free, Preservative Free and Egg Free.
Diablo Verde Creamy Cilantro Sauce by 3 Sons Foods
After going through a personal health and fitness journey, Jimmy wanted to create a meal that was quick, delicious and healthy. Jimmy Tay Foods’ aspires to create amazing instant pho noodle soup, and to share value and tips on health and wellness.
Naughty Noah’s Vietnamese Pho Noodles by Jimmy Tay Foods Corp.
"H-E-B Primo Picks: "Quest for Texas Best" is an open call for locally-owned, small food and beverage suppliers to have their items considered for placement on H-E-B shelves and $25,000 in their pocket! The 2019 Finalists have been chosen and you could see these products at an H-E-B near you soon!"
Keep checking back to see if these locally-owned suppliers in your neighborhood win the grand prize! You never know, someone from Houston could be The 2019 Texas Best!
Explore Past Finalists
Sir Francis’ Mojito Simple Syrup & Sir Winston’s Spiced Simple Syrup by Statesman Beverage Co.
Central Texas Finalists
Rio Grande Valley Finalists
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“Today was a huge shock and surprise. We had no idea we were going to be a finalist. It’s overwhelming and humblig—so exciting!” – Bob & Holly
“This is unbelievable. We’ve been planning this throughout the year and suddenly here we are. It’s amazing.” – Sergio, Paul & Luis
“This is thrilling. It’s so exciting.” – Steve & Betty
“All of us have gone to bed with burnt fingers from making sauce, broken backs—it’s been a lot of farmers markets and festivals, but we’ve done it together. To be in business with your boys, and to say we’re going to do this and someday we’ll be in H-E-B—it’s awesome.” – Ayden, George, Luke & Mrs. Johannson
“We made it from my mother’s recipe and named it after my son, Noah—this is wonderful and extraordinary. To be in this position and to be considered as one of the finalist—it’s overwhelming—overwhelming.” – Jimmy
Austin & Central Texas—Texas’ Capital, beautiful views and rolling scenery through the Hill Country, wild flowers, cattle, and we can’t forget the most live music anywhere in the world. What more could you want? This. These are the four finalists for 2019’s Quest for Texas Best.
Keep checking back to see if these locally-owned suppliers in your neighborhood win the grand prize! You never know, someone from Central Texas could be The 2019 Texas Best!
San Antonio Finalists
Houston Finalists
Sometimes you need a gentle push, not a shove. That’s the premise behind Push Water. Unlike sugary, highly-caffeinated energy drinks and shots that give you a jolt followed by a crash, Push works with your body to not only gently boost energy and focus, but to hydrate every cell with electrolytes. The best part about Push? No sweeteners. No preservatives. No flavors.
Caffeinated Bottled Water by Push Water Company
Premium, quality sausage. No spray-on smoke. No collagen casings. No bologna. Not Now. Not Ever. This classic German fare has been redone with live oak, big bark beer.
Smokey Denmark’s Beer Brats by Smokey Denmark’s Smoked Meats Company
Whole Roasted Crickets by EXO
EXO works diligently to provide you with snack options that are both delicious and sustainable. It doesn’t get much better than crickets as a source of protein as these small packages are packed with B12. Airy, crunchy, and delicious, the seasoned Whole Roasted Crickets are great to eat because they are a gluten-free, nutrient-rich, and environmentally friendly alternative to the average unhealthy snack.
Over the last 35 years, Uncle Ray’s has been perfecting candy and it’s apparent at first taste! Uncle Ray’s Peanut Brittle is famous for its perfect crunch and mouth-watering taste—so good, it’s borderline addictive. The bacon brittle combines nutty flavors with smoky heavenliness and the hatch brittle delivers a hit of spice at the end. A small amount goes towards a non-profit every year—a crunch for a cause!
Bacon, Hatch and Traditional Brittle by Uncle Ray’s Peanut Brittle
“I feel like just ‘AHHHH!’ That’s how I feel! I’m really excited to be here. I just called my mom!” – Courtney
“This is really an honor. We’re based here in Austin so it’s home. To see our product on shelf at our local, it’s quite something.” – Mohammed
“This is really exciting. It’s kind of a dream of ours, we’ve worked really hard in growing the company, so this is a great opportunity for us.” – Jonathan & Melissa
“We’re a part of the finals! We’re really excited and honored to be a part of this.” – Nate
San Antonio—Remember the Alamo, take a stroll down the River Walk, eat delicious Mexican Food, salute members of our Armed Forces and celebrate these six finalists in the 2019 Quest for Texas Best. Whether you’re cooking dinner or mixing a drink, this group of products will help you get the job done.
Keep checking back to see if these locally-owned suppliers in your neighborhood win the grand prize! You never know, someone from San Antonio could be The 2019 Texas Best!
North Texas Finalists
Dallas Fort Worth Finalists
Central Texas Finalist
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Made with 100% Spent Grain Flour from local Microbreweries in San Antonio. This flour is full of quality protein and fiber and has only a tenth of the net carbs compared to whole wheat flour! This is a great substitute if you’re looking to cut the carbs on your diet or are struggling to get as much fiber as you should be getting! For every pound of flour sold, a pound is donated.
Low Carb Flour by Grain4Grain
Basia's is committed to bringing you bold, delicious flavors, gourmet specialty food and of course, pickles, for healthy, happy eating! These famous pickles are a cross between dill and bread & butter, making it unlike any pickle you’ve ever tasted. A portion of all proceeds benefit the Central Texas Food Bank and other non-profits around the country.
Homestyle Pickles By Basia’s Pickles
Classic Green Peppercorn Cooking Sauce by Le Sauce Co
Le Sauce is a boutique, craft food company that believes every meal should be an experience. They’ve created a line of gourmet finishing sauces to transform everyday meals and leftovers. The Green Peppercorn sauce finds its way to the finest steak house restaurant menus and is a natural fit for red meat and everything on the plate, including vegetables.
Madge’s Food Company has a mission to activate your taste buds. Inspired by the foods that their Grandmother “Madge” made, their products are made to give you that fresh, wholesome feel that brings you back to family moments around the kitchen table. This Bloody Mary Mix is crafted with fresh vegetables and then fermented for a unique taste. It’s vegan and a probiotic.
Spicy, Fermented Bloody Mix by Madge’s Food Company
Whether you're looking for a big barbecue sandwich, the traditional two-meat plate with sides, or something a little different, Davila's BBQ has you covered. Their mesquite-smoked favorites and traditional family recipes have been making hungry people happy since 1959. Fans who have loved Davila’s for years can now buy the rub that made their BBQ popular. Davila’s BBQ Rub adds a natural Latin kick to this Texan favorite.
Davila’s BBQ Rub by Davila’s BBQ
JD's Chili Parlor makes amazing classic and chili fusions and great true Texas fare. Original Chili Fixin’s family recipe is a special blend of chilies and spices designed to scintillate the palate by simply adding your favorite meat or veggies. It makes for a quick, easy meal that’s delicious and truly Texan. Its uses are limited only by your imagination.
Chili Mix by JD’s Chili Parlor
“My grandfather, he started the business in 1959 and that’s his recipe. It’s a very good day today. This is a great Father’s Day present for my dad.” – Edward & Adrian
“Everything is designed to promote strong gut health. What a wonderful store that H-E-B is—for us to be on your shelves—it’s just a dream come true.” – Jody & Mike
“People had been asking me for years if I could sell the sauce that I served to them at my restaurant and I thought ‘no way, that is absolutely too hard.’ As it turns out, I can do it. This feels fantastic.” – Kyle
“My secret ingredient is lots of love, I like to say we have a heart as big as Texas. We give back to the local community. I am so excited. I’m overwhelmed with joy and I am so grateful.” – Barbara
“Today is awesome. It feels good. Feels like a lot of hard work is starting to pay off.” – Matthew & Yoni
“What an honor it is today, to be a finalist. I’m just overjoyed. I’m gonna go there and win it!” – Diana
North Texas—Home to Cowboys Country, wide open plains, a cattle-ranching industry the size of Texas all while still offering a cosmopolitan environment of shopping and dining. What’s better? The 7th largest metro-area in the United States is home to four of 2019 Quest for Texas Best products.
Keep checking back to see if these locally-owned suppliers in your neighborhood win the grand prize! You never know, someone from North Texas could be The 2019 Texas Best!
North Texas—Home to Cowboys Country, wide open plains, a cattle-ranching industry the size of Texas all while still offering a cosmopolitan environment of shopping and dining. What’s even better? The 7th largest metro-area in the United States is home to four of 2019 Quest for Texas Best products.
If you’ve heard all of the health and beauty benefits collagen can provide, this is the drink for you. This Beauty Hydration Drink may help in alleviating joint pain and protect your bone structure and can leave your skin looking radiant and healthy. Plus with the amazing coconut taste, you’ll be sure to feel refreshed after drinking it.
Evoke Beauty Hydration Drink by EVOKE
“I have been producing drinks for eight years and this is very exciting. I am really, really glad to be a part of all of this and I am very grateful to H-E-B for this opportunity.” – Derrick
Everyone knows that Texas is famous for its Bar-B-Q, but there is one region of Texas where the Bar-B-Q is so noted that it carries the region's name. That place is "East Texas"—known for pine trees, roses and East Texas Bar-B-Q. We grew up “Q-in” ourselves and it was out of that type of love for hickory smoked and grilled cuisine that Lips Smacker's Bar-B-Q Sauces, Seasoned Salts and Marinades were born.
East Texas Bar-B-Q Sauce by Lips Smacker's
“I’m ecstatic. I might seem calm on the outside, but my pancreas and liver are having a party on the inside. This is 18-19 years in the making and I can’t tell you how happy I am.” – Wilford
It’s Jerky, Y’all by All Y’alls Foods
The mission of All Y’alls Foods is to offer more enjoyable, plant-based snack food options that traditionally involved animals. Our jerky is made from whole soybeans and it is also non-GMO. All Y’alls Foods is grateful to present the flavors of the Lone Star State in a way that helps to redefine a Texas tradition—Jerky.
“It just blew my mind. This is amazing. Thanks for the adrenaline and opportunity, of course. I grew up with H-E-B, I shop where I live at H-E-B and this is a Texas store and I have a Texas product.” – Brett
The Original Nutty Carrot Spread by To The Moon Family Foods Company
Through lengthy research, To The Moon has built a line of products guaranteed to make you ask for more. These items are very unique and have become favorites of many in our Texas community. The Nutty-Carrot Spread is their most unique and popular item and guaranteed to be the best spread you've ever eaten! Made with carrots, pecans and mouthwatering spices, this spread is impossible to stop eating.
“This feels great, I’m just in awe. This has been a fantastic ride since we started.” – Keith, Kaylynn & Joan
Rio Grande Valley—Welcome to deep, South Texas where wide open spaces, warm weather, exotic birds and citrus orchards are just a day in the life. Also home to Rio Grande Valley is one of this year’s 2019 Quest for Texas Best products.
Keep checking back to see if these locally-owned suppliers in your neighborhood win the grand prize! You never know, Freddie from the Rio Grande Valley could be The 2019 Texas Best!
HOuston Finalists
DAllas Fort Worth Finalists
North TExas Finalists
Instead of cutting a lime in slices, to then smear the lime on the neck of your favorite beverage, pick out your favorite beer salt or chelada mix seasoning, to then sprinkle it on the neck of your bottle—you might say there has to be a better way! Now there is. With Lickstrips, you just open, stick, lick, and enjoy!
Spicy Cancun Mango Paradise by Lickstrips
“Wow. When people start enjoying themselves at their BBQs, at their family reunions, on Sundays watching football—they’re also going to want to experience the whole Lickstrips experience.” – Freddie
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