Quick summary — what’s hot today in San Antonio

If you’re shopping today (2026‑09‑12), three things stand out: H‑E‑B’s Combo Loco and Meal Simple promotions (no loyalty card required), outlet-style bargains at Grocery Outlet (1568 Austin Hwy), and rock‑bottom pantry staples at stores like Food Lion. Expect good meat markdowns, major laundry and dishwasher detergent deals, and plenty of buy‑5 pantry promos.

H‑E‑B: Combo Loco, Meal Simple and Texas produce

Headline offers

• H‑E‑B’s weekly ad features Combo Loco deals and Meal Simple specials — great for quick weeknight dinners.
• H‑E‑B is also highlighting Texas‑grown produce in this cycle, and many promotions don’t require a loyalty card.

Good uses

• If you like ready-to-cook bundles, check Meal Simple for dinner-for-two or family pack deals that pair well with discounted proteins listed below.

Grocery Outlet — outlet prices and weekly picks (1568 Austin Hwy)

Store info

• Address: 1568 Austin Hwy, San Antonio, TX 78218
• Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 am – 7:00 pm, Sat 9:00 am – 7:00 pm, Sun closed

Notable bargains reported this week

• Just Bare chicken breast strips, 3 lb — $13.87
• Tyson chicken nuggets, 5 lb — $9.97
• Tyson Sweet Teriyaki chicken thigh filets — $12.98
• Minh pork egg rolls, 16 ct — $8.38
• Starbucks pods, 72 ct — $35.98
• Starkist tuna, 12 cans — $9.98 (Instant Savings noted)
• Cascade Platinum Plus, 82 ct — $19.98
• Tide liquid, 128 fl oz (about 100 loads) — $15.48
• OxiClean, 11 lb — $12.98
• Downy Unstoppables, 39.9 oz — $15.98

Regular staples and “everyday” outlet prices

• Milk — $3.49/gal
• Butter — $2.99/lb
• Eggs — $1.69/doz (regular outlet price listed)
• 73% ground beef, 5 lb roll — $5.00/lb
• Frozen vegetables, 12 oz — $0.99 (digital coupon noted)
• All‑purpose flour, 5 lb — $2.49
• Diced tomatoes, 14.5 oz — $0.98

Food Lion and other grocery chains — pantry basics

Pantry and deli steals

• Food Lion: tuna — $0.99 per 5 oz can (great for stocking up)
• Ragu pasta sauce, 16–24 oz — $1.29 (digital coupon)
• Barilla pasta, 12–16 oz — $0.99 (digital coupon)
• Sweet Baby Ray’s, 18 oz — $1.49 (Buy 5 promo)
• Heinz ketchup, 38 oz — $3.49 (Buy 5 promo)
• Kraft mayo, 30 fl oz — $3.49 (Buy 5 promo)
• Quest protein bars, 4 ct — $8.99
• Chobani Greek yogurt, 5.3 oz, 4 ct — $2.99

Coupons & promos to watch

• Several items above are tied to digital coupons or Buy‑5 promos — load the coupons or combine store promos where allowed to maximize savings.

Meat, produce and fridge staples — current price highlights

Meat deals

• Boneless beef chuck roast — $6.99/lb (great for pot roast or shredded beef)
• Boneless NY strip — $10.00/lb (steak night)
• Boneless pork half loin — $1.99/lb (excellent value for roasting)
• Hormel or Smithfield bacon, 12–16 oz — $3.99 (digital coupons noted)
• 80% ground beef — $5.99/lb
• Fresh pork picnic — $1.49/lb

Produce deals

• Hard squash — $0.79/lb
• Green cabbage — $0.69/lb
• Russet potatoes, 5 lb — $2.49
• Organic carrots, 2 lb bag — $1.99

Eggs & dairy

• Eggs, 18 ct — $2.49 (about $1.66/doz for that pack)
• Alternative outlet price: eggs at $1.69/doz listed as a regular price at Grocery Outlet in some stores
• Milk — $3.49/gal
• Butter — $2.99/lb

Household & cleaning steals — stockup prices

• Tide liquid, 128 fl oz (100 loads) — $15.48
• Cascade Platinum Plus, 82 ct — $19.98
• OxiClean, 11 lb — $12.98
• Downy Unstoppables, 39.9 oz — $15.98

Those are outright good buys if you need to refill cleaning supplies.

Budget shopping plan: feed a family for about $30

Sample basket (approximate)

• 3 lb Just Bare chicken strips — $13.87
• Barilla pasta — $0.99
• Ragu pasta sauce — $1.29
• Russet potatoes, 5 lb — $2.49
• Frozen vegetables, 12 oz — $0.99
  Total ≈ $19.63 — add eggs or a bag of carrots to round out to $25–$30.

This gives you protein, starch, sauce and vegetables for several meals.

Quick recipe ideas using sale items

Easy weeknight skillet

• Use Tyson Sweet Teriyaki chicken thigh filets ($12.98) with frozen vegetables ($0.99) over rice. Add a drizzle of Sweet Baby Ray’s for extra flavor.

Slow‑cooker pot roast

• Boneless beef chuck roast ($6.99/lb), carrots and potatoes — set on low for 8 hours for an inexpensive family dinner.

Tuna pasta salad

• Starkist tuna (12 cans $9.98) or Food Lion tuna at $0.99/can, Barilla pasta ($0.99), Ragu ($1.29) — quick, cheap lunches.

Practical shopping tips for San Antonio shoppers

Combine promos

• Stack digital coupons and Buy‑5 promos where the chain allows. H‑E‑B’s ads often don’t require a loyalty card, but many national promos are digital‑coupon driven.

Visit Grocery Outlet for bulk and branded bargains

• If you’re near 1568 Austin Hwy, the outlet format consistently surfaces name‑brand products at big discounts — from coffee pods to detergents.

Watch dates on “Instant Savings”

• Some items (for example Starkist tuna) show Instant Savings tied to specific promo dates — check the flyer or in‑store signage for exact timing.

Final notes

Today’s roundup pulls together H‑E‑B’s promotional cadence, Grocery Outlet’s outlet inventory and Food Lion’s pantry bargains. Prices can vary by location and stock levels, but these are the standout deals circulating in San Antonio right now — perfect for meal planning, stocking the pantry, or filling a cleaning‑supply closet without breaking the bank.