EBT stores · Texas
Where to use EBT in Hidalgo County, TX
856 stores in Hidalgo County take SNAP EBT cards, according to USDA retailer data updated October 21, 2026. The most common are convenience stores (415). 61 are supermarkets or super stores and 4 are farmers markets.
Stores by type
Cities and towns
- Edinburg 149 stores
- Mission 133 stores
- McAllen 110 stores
- Pharr 77 stores
- Weslaco 75 stores
- Donna 57 stores
- Alamo 45 stores
- San Juan 37 stores
- Mercedes 30 stores
- Palmview 19 stores
- Alton 18 stores
- Penitas 17 stores
- Mcallen 16 stores
- Elsa 16 stores
- Hidalgo 14 stores
- Sullivan City 11 stores
- Progreso 7 stores
- La Joya 6 stores
Supermarkets and super stores
- HEB 4211211 E Frontage Expy 83, Alamo 78516Supermarket
- Walmart Supercenter 51651421 Frontage Rd, Alamo 78516Super Store
- HEB 009813 Miller Ave, Donna 78537Supermarket
- Walmart Supercenter 2763900 N Salinas Blvd, Donna 78537Super Store
- AGUILAR MEAT MARKET1306 E University Dr, Edinburg 78539Super Store
- Aguilars Meat Market3317 W University Dr, Edinburg 78541Super Store
- HEB 1721212 S Closner Blvd, Edinburg 78539Supermarket
- HEB 4312700 W Freddy Gonzalez Dr, Edinburg 78539Supermarket
- JUNIORS SUPERMARKET 63621 N Closner Blvd, Edinburg 78541Super Store
- Juniors Supermarket #8 82239 W University Dr, Edinburg 78539Supermarket
- Vera's King-O-Meats Inc.2012 E University Dr, Edinburg 78542Super Store
- Walmart 38864101 S MCCOLL RD, Edinburg 78539Super Store
- Walmart SC 04291724 W University Dr, Edinburg 78539Super Store
- Walmart Supercenter 58092812 S. Expressway 281, Edinburg 78542Super Store
- HEB Food Store 677512 E Edinburg Ave, Elsa 78543Supermarket
- Walmart Supercenter 5808411 S BROADWAY, Elsa 78543Super Store
- Junior's Supermarket 71410 E Texano Dr, Hidalgo 78557Supermarket
- Walmart Supercenter 35673000 N Jackson Rd, Hidalgo 78557Super Store
- EL RODEO MEAT MARKET3601 Lark Ave Ste A, McAllen 78504Supermarket
- HEB 2123200 N 10th St, McAllen 78501Supermarket
- HEB 3343601 Pecan Blvd, McAllen 78501Supermarket
- HEB 590901 Trenton Rd, McAllen 78504Supermarket
- HEB 702200 W Expressway 83, McAllen 78501Supermarket
- RUBENS GROCERY INC620 N 20th St, McAllen 78501Supermarket
- Sam's Club 48507601 N 10th St, McAllen 78504Super Store
- Sam's Club 82501400 E Jackson Ave, McAllen 78503Super Store
- Sprouts Farmers Market 1215800 N 10th St Building 200, McAllen 78504Supermarket
- TARGET STORE T 14907400 N 10th St, McAllen 78504Super Store
- TARGET STORE T 22243600 W Nolana Ave, McAllen 78504Super Store
- Target Store 824708 E Expressway 83, McAllen 78503Super Store
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Farmers markets that take EBT
- Sentli Foods2806 E Rogers Rd, Edinburg 78542Farmers and Markets
- Terra Preta Farm NAFMNP2806 E Rogers Rd, Edinburg 78542Farmers and Markets
- Mcallen Farmers Market4001 N 23rd St, McAllen 78504Farmers and Markets
- L&f Commercial Growers 000015320 N Minnesota Rd, Mission 78574Farmers and Markets
All stores in Hidalgo County
856 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 Hidalgo County. Cold deli food and groceries are fine. Hot food rules.
SNAP in Hidalgo County
- People on SNAP, July 2025205,333
- Households on SNAP, July 202586,473
- Benefits issued in July 2025$37,023,336
- Average per household that month$428
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 Hidalgo County?
At the 856 stores in the USDA list for Hidalgo County: 61 supermarkets or super stores, 132 grocery stores, 415 convenience stores and 4 farmers markets, plus other stores.
Can I buy hot food with EBT in Hidalgo County?
Texas does not run the Restaurant Meals Program, so SNAP cannot pay for hot restaurant meals in Hidalgo 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.