EBT stores · Texas
Where to use EBT in El Paso County, TX
616 stores in El Paso County take SNAP EBT cards, according to USDA retailer data updated October 21, 2026. The most common are convenience stores (291). 76 are supermarkets or super stores and 2 are farmers markets.
Stores by type
Cities and towns
- El Paso 523 stores
- Socorro 19 stores
- Horizon City 16 stores
- San Elizario 14 stores
- Fabens 11 stores
- Canutillo 10 stores
- Anthony 9 stores
- Clint 5 stores
- Tornillo 4 stores
- Vinton 2 stores
- Ft Bliss 1 store
- Fort Bliss 1 store
- Laredo 1 store
Supermarkets and super stores
- Lowe's Mercado 90319 S Main St, Anthony 79821Super Store
- RIO GRANDE SUPERMARKETS7240 Doniphan Dr, Canutillo 79835Supermarket
- Westway Food Store806 Westway Blvd, Canutillo 79835Supermarket
- AMIGO MARKET3334 Fort Blvd, El Paso 79930Super Store
- Albertson's 32493150 N. Zaragoza Rd., El Paso 79938Supermarket
- Albertsons 09342200 N Yarbrough Dr, El Paso 79925Supermarket
- Albertsons 10065200 Montana Ave, El Paso 79903Supermarket
- Albertsons 19363100 N Mesa St, El Paso 79902Supermarket
- Albertsons 201611320 Montwood Dr, El Paso 79936Supermarket
- Albertsons 29945630 N Desert Blvd, El Paso 79912Supermarket
- Albertsons 39327022 N Mesa St, El Paso 79912Supermarket
- Albertsons 399910765 Kenworthy St, El Paso 79924Supermarket
- Costco Wholesale 07686101 Gateway Blvd W Suite 1, El Paso 79925Super Store
- Economy Wholesale Grocers 000031500 E Paisano Dr, El Paso 79901Super Store
- Economy Wholesale Grocers 004411 N Zaragoza Rd, El Paso 79907Super Store
- El Super 61703 N Zaragoza Rd, El Paso 79907Supermarket
- El Super 6210501 Gateway Blvd W Ste 600, El Paso 79925Supermarket
- FOOD KING #83 836021 N Mesa St, El Paso 79912Super Store
- FOOD KING 709480 Viscount Blvd, El Paso 79925Super Store
- FOOD KING 745514 Alameda Ave, El Paso 79905Super Store
- FOOD KING 769016 Alameda Ave, El Paso 79907Super Store
- FOOD KING 807945 N Mesa St, El Paso 79932Super Store
- Food City 27444 Gateway Blvd E, El Paso 79915Super Store
- Food City 53200 Alameda Ave, El Paso 79905Supermarket
- Food King 683518 Montana Ave, El Paso 79903Super Store
- Food King 699817 Dyer, El Paso 79924Super Store
- Food King 713333 N Yarbrough, El Paso 79925Supermarket
- Food King 721840 Lee Trevino, El Paso 79936Super Store
- Food King 731480 George Dieter Dr, El Paso 79936Supermarket
- Food King 878201 Dyer St, El Paso 79904Supermarket
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Farmers markets that take EBT
- Bodega Loya10257 Socorro Rd, El Paso 79927Farmers and Markets
- Palm Street Market109 Palm St, El Paso 79901Farmers and Markets
All stores in El Paso County
616 stores in the USDA list.
Hot food and restaurants
Texas does not run the Restaurant Meals Program, so SNAP cannot pay for hot restaurant meals in El Paso County. Cold deli food and groceries are fine. Hot food rules.
SNAP in El Paso County
- People on SNAP, July 2025140,796
- Households on SNAP, July 202565,970
- Benefits issued in July 2025$24,409,741
- Average per household that month$370
USDA FNS-388A county data, July 2025, the latest month in the file. Shown only where the county totals match the state total within 10%.
Texas rules for this county
- EBT cardLone Star Card
- Gross income limit, most households165% of poverty
- Soda and candy: It restricts sweetened drinks and candy. The rule applies since April 1, 2026 (USDA target date).In effect
EBT card help
- EBT card help: Lone Star CardBalance, lost or stolen card, PIN800-777-7328
We publish a phone number only when two independent sources agree: the USDA state directory and the state agency's own website. "n/d" means we could not confirm it, so call 2-1-1 or use the number on the back of your card.
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Common questions
Where can I use my EBT card in El Paso County?
At the 616 stores in the USDA list for El Paso County: 76 supermarkets or super stores, 49 grocery stores, 291 convenience stores and 2 farmers markets, plus other stores.
Can I buy hot food with EBT in El Paso County?
Texas does not run the Restaurant Meals Program, so SNAP cannot pay for hot restaurant meals in El Paso County. Cold deli food and groceries are fine. Hot food rules.
What number do I call about my Lone Star Card?
Call 800-777-7328 for balance, a lost card or a PIN.
Sources: USDA SNAP Retailer Locator data (layer updated October 21, 2026); USDA SNAP State Directory of Resources (state entry updated October 15, 2026); USDA, SNAP Food Restriction Waivers (page updated October 13, 2026); USDA, SNAP Restaurant Meals Program (page updated August 7, 2026); USDA FNS-388A participation by county, July 2025.
Independent guide. Not a government website. Not affiliated with USDA or any state agency. We do not take applications, and we never ask for your case number, card number or PIN. Amounts and rules can change: your state SNAP agency has the final word.