Joe V's Smart Shop

5016 reviews

12009 Northwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77092

www.joevsmartshop.com

+17136831720

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Joe V's Smart Shop is a Grocery store located at 12009 Northwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77092. It has received 5016 reviews with an average rating of 4.4 stars.

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Hours

Monday7AM-10PM
Tuesday7AM-10PM
Wednesday7AM-10PM
Thursday7AM-10PM
Friday7AM-10PM
Saturday7AM-10PM
Sunday7AM-10PM

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  • The address of Joe V's Smart Shop: 12009 Northwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77092

  • Joe V's Smart Shop has 4.4 stars from 5016 reviews

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  • "I had a really bad customer experience at this store"

    "My favorite grocery store in Houston! It’s H‑E‑B owned so the quality is the same but half the price"

    "Joe V’s is a warehouse type store , meaning you bag your own groceries etc"

    "I LOVE this store"

    "They are always crowded when I go here but yesterday (Sunday) was worse"

Reviews

  • Fredi Cruz

I had a really bad customer experience at this store. The items and store set up was really nice, the products are high quality. But unfortunately I had really bad customer service experience. I had a few items and wanted to get out fast, so I used the self checkout lane. I started inserting cash and by the third bill it was not counting the money! Ana came and tried to help, she was very polite and helpful. However, she was unable to fix it, and called the manager. The manager counted the money and somehow she couldn't "find it". After waiting for about an hour in the so called "fast self checkout" they took me back to check the footage. They saw that I inserted the amount alleged. However, they started asking what Anna did to the money, and if had gave it to me. They have cameras and footage and they were trying to explain the money that they had counted! I felt very disrespected and got mad that they were accusing the only helpful person. They can clearly see the footage and make the right judgement, rather than accusing people for this lack of professionalism!

  • Bea Xo

My favorite grocery store in Houston! It’s H‑E‑B owned so the quality is the same but half the price. Especially the meat and vegetable selection! So fresh & so abundant. The chain does have a strong Latino lean to it so expect lots of Latin American products & patrons! The bolillos are baked on site with love & always 8 for $1, there’s enough of a product & brand selection on the shelves so that it’s not as overwhelming as a regular H‑E‑B location, and the cashiers are bilingual & speedy. There’s also a self checkout section for light shoppers that moves super quickly. You have to both find your own basket outside & bag your own groceries inside but it keeps the costs super low. You can find all the H‑E‑B brands here from Economax to Central Market. 5/5 easily!

  • Suz Warren

Joe V’s is a warehouse type store , meaning you bag your own groceries etc. their fresh produce is fantastic - that’s why I come here. I’ve only found jalapeños at other stores lately, but Joe V’s had a huge pile of poblanos. Decent pricing (For these days) on the produce too. I’m vegetarian, so I can’t speak to the quality of their meats but they had an abundance of meats both fresh and frozen. Seafood seems to change. Sometimes they have a lot, and sometimes not so much. Other items are kind of hit and miss, but I find it’s worth coming here for fresh fruits and vegetables. One star knocked off because the place seems always quite busy and it’s stressful. I usually have to go home and partake of an adult beverage after shopping here. ;)

  • Shawn Spaulding

I LOVE this store. The prices are pretty good. It is an HEB run off store, so not everything is available at a certain time, but ilI can life with that. They need morencheckers during peak hours though. If you have more than a few items you can't do self checkout, and everybody in this neighborhood and others goes here purchasing full carts of items, if not 2! So bring your patience if you're getting a bunch, or come on an off peak hour if you want to get through quickly. The people are helpful if you can catch them not busy. I wish they had an electric scooter/cart or 2 to shop in as I am handicapped, but overall a great place to shop.

  • Ebony Johnson

They are always crowded when I go here but yesterday (Sunday) was worse. It took me 10min to even get a cart and I only got one because I had to wait for someone to unload their groceries. Also, I wasn't able to get a few things on my list due to some empty shelves, so that upset me a bit. Then, I had to wait in line for quite some time because the lines were wrapped around. From now on I'll try to go before (2p) because I guess that's when the majority of the people on this side of town decide to shop.

  • T James

I def Buy the products from Mexico I would definitely go there to check out face creams and hair products and medications, etc other stuff is expensive and they get a lot of their products from HEB....its different, inexpensive... I like it....they also have a phone kiosk in there if your cell phone is dead or you no longer need it and the kiosk shoots you back some cash for your dead(ish) phone.... nachos and hot dogs Stand is outside a jewelry store inside maybe something else I can't remember

  • Virginia Trevino

If I could give 0 stars I would. Horrible experience. You can’t even shop right. We came to this location because it was closer to home never again. You couldn’t even walk. People were bumping into to each other. Just horrible. Like never again. It’s like one of those times you doing Black Friday shopping. Hell no. I prefer to drive the 30 min drive we usually drive every Sunday. rather than come to this location again. Ugh. Im si annoyed and I usually enjoy food shopping.

  • Kelly Kiser

The only reason I go is for the prices and ability to get larger quantities for the same price as the big grocery stores, but their parking lot needs improvement. As a disabled person, I’m appalled at the lack of enforcement for illegal use of handicapped spots. People park behind you to get your spot even though there are plenty further out the parking lot (laziness ). Very few carts and crowd control needs attention.

  • Carlos Martinez

Amazing and Even during this time of people panic buying they still have more than people think. Each time I return they have upgraded the store to be almost like HEB but better in the pricing and even offer the best combo box of meat towards the back near the Bakery. If you've never heard of Joe V's do give them a try with your grocery needs I saved $60/week on just my necessities for cooking.

  • dustee

Hundreds are still Parking in the Designate Handicap Parking Spaces ♿️ and the Handicap Access Aisles ... and I'm still..issuing $500-$600...and I'm still calling the police on those who curse and threatened me... I still press charges of assault... Stop and Don't Park in the Designate Handicap Parking Spaces ♿️... You need a Valid Blue or Red Placard or Designate Tags...

  • Lucy Santos

Here we go again--shopping for bargains and enjoying it too. Maybe you're a little hungry too? There's an Asian food stand inside the store. All business deserve at least one checkout. This is one of them. Although some prices have gone up, you can still find bargains here. It's a good idea to browse through the produce.Sometimes the original has a pretty good substitute.

  • Anna Prentis

Joe V's does not carry the Naked juices, nor the Applegate sausages, nor the laundry detergent that I have to use. I still have to go to heb or kroger to utilize bill payment services, because Joe V's Smart shop does not have a courtesy booth. JOE V's is a good store to shop at just be prepared to go to another store where you can get the goods they do not carry.

  • Stephanie Silva

Using this grocery store always has everything fresh and nice but today!!! Lemme tell you guys. Everything was rotten, mushy, trash everywhere and nothing fresh. Even some of the meat you can tell went bad. It’s crazy how there still selling these to the consumers. Very disappointed. The check out lines where fast though! I will give a star on that.

  • Gloria Rocha

I like Joe V's but not really much this one. Don't get me wrong. The cashiers are as nice as can be and the grocery is very cheap. The only problem I have here is the way people park. It seems like they just don't care how they park. That's why I like to park far away...lol. It's still a great store. Thanks for keeping the prices low Joe V's.

  • Noel Kelly

Discounts and savings. Expect to be there awhile. Lots of customers. Hard to find a parking spot. Long wait at registrar. But best prices on groceries. Deals, Deals. , and more good Deals. Update July 2023. Best place to beat the inflated grocery prices. The parking sucks. The lines are long, but $8.90 for 2 t-bone steaks. Worth the trouble.

  • Bianca Munoz

This is my 1st time going to the store I heard a lot of good things about it but never try to. Up until today I no today I really love the variety of food that is there. I love that the line wasn't as long because there are multiple registers open as well as self check out. The prices are good and I'm a single mom of 3 so Very helpful

  • MARO WORLD

I own business inside , Diamond Brow .. very nice workers working to serve customers in professional way , manager is to supportive and great security.. best prices cheaper than H‑E‑B as they are the same company… Great name in the groceries world .. visit it and don’t forget to try our Gold Face Facial @ Diamond Brow Salon ‍♀️ …

  • Mike T

Value store for HEB. Items are in big boxes and not taken and stacked like HEB. Prices are much cheaper but it's variety. If you like to bulk up then go here but if you are getting a few items remember to go to the left side for self checkout because the lines are super long and slow. No parking on weekends

  • jesse m

Wasn't bad but I'd recommend going right as soon as they open. The aisles are small or not well spaced out. Just be aware that you'll either be walking through the lanes especially in the vegetable,meat department without your cart. Other than that prices aren't bad and they do have a lot to choose from.

  • Virginia Ortiz

I've shopped here a couple of times and each time the prices were great, the employees didn't hesitate to stop and help. The long lines with carts overloaded at first gave me feelings of Walmart even with six lines open. But thankfully I was wrong the cashiers were fast and friendly. I'll be coming back.

  • J

Very busy location due to having the best prices in the area. It can be overcrowded at times to the point u may have to make a line to enter the store. Once inside the store tends to be neat and well maintained. You will more likely find better pricing here than you would at say food Town or Kroger

  • Jeff Lyons

I've shopped here for years and it's saved me at least 50 dollars a week. If you're looking for produce, meat, dairy, and other staples, this place will save you a lot of money. It can be VERY crowded on Saturdays and Sundays (Like, no more shopping carts kind of busy) but that's life sometimes.

  • kevin escobar

I am a disabled person and recently went to this Joe v’s location and a male cashier by the name of Elieser Romero was so kind to me, he helped me bag all of my groceries despite them not being obligated to. Loved that guy. Hopefully he gets promote so he can spread this positivity among others.

  • Estephanie Herrera

I love going to joe v’s good budget on everything. The only thing is this time the girl Diana (pale, short) at the register threw my tostadas down the belt breaking most of them. Didn’t apologize or anything. I would get it if we had a long line behind us but we were the only ones in her line.

  • The “Mailman” mail

WWWWWWWWWWWWWhen I went to Joe-V's SmartShop I went to go get containers for the pupusas sale, and they only had picks of 25 containers, BBBBBBBBUT I still got them. PUPUSAS SALE AT 8045 ANTIONE DRIVE EVERY OTHER SATURDAY. …

  • chefgabular

The produce here is very reasonable. Today, it looked like a hurricane came by. There are so many people at the store. Don't go to the store after 730p. There wasn't much meat or milk. They just started putting out more produce. The lines were packed. Lesson learned.

  • Richard Smith

Joe V's is affiliated with HEB My opinion is that the produce is better and 20 to 30% less. They have weekly ads on line and you can get some really good deals. Just shopping in the store everything is cheaper than the major grocery stores. Try it u will like it....

  • Caleb Kiger

It's in the HEB family of stores but there meat prices cannot be beat. This store is full of great prices on things you would normally get from HEB. COME TO JOE V'S when you need to get meat to grill for a party or get-together, or if you have a family of over 4.

  • Houston Guy

Busy location sells a large amount of HEB brand products for a cheap price. Warehouse looking interior. The clientele reflects the neighborhood it's in. Large parking lot. Several cashiers makes the lines go down faster than the automatic self checkout.

  • Maria Celeste Cisneros

Cheap and good but too small for the large amount of people trying to move around. It gets hectic but if you want cheap you gotta sacrifice somehow. They do have a decent amount of registers open and have self checkout too that it's sometimes faster.

  • Floridaslm

Best to go in mornings during the week, lots of traffic otherwise. Prices are good on most items. Some things (specialty) just can't be found. Adriana (not sure of spelling) at checkout is excellent, efficient and thoughtful. Easy on the eyes too.

  • TheDiffuser

Good prices but Wife won't buy meat here or anything that we will not eat in a few days. She says the meat always goes bad in 3 days even though refrigerated because of this she will jot buy anything fresh from here only canned and boxed items.

  • Erica Morales

Was good experience but they need more carts available due to the store was pack but not enough carts for everyone and we did have to go walking around looking for one to use! But other then that they had what my family needed at a good price.

  • C J

I hadn’t been to Joe V’s in quite some time before this visit. They had an abundance of inventory which was great. I only went in for toilet tissue and paper towel but I did look around a bit. They were super busy but it was a Sunday so I’m

  • Mocmoc P

The clouds hung heavy in the Houston sky, casting a gray gloom over even the most vibrant of Saturdays. But as I walked into Joe V's Smart Shop on Northwest Freeway, a wave of warmth and sunshine greeted me. It wasn't just the bright lights

  • Nereyda Marroquin

This place is great!! I just wish there was more of a selection but the things that are there are super down prized for awesome brands. This store is sister to HEB and so everything is discounted and there's great deals everywhere you turn!

  • Joe Cano

Place is great for buying and stocking up on food cheap prices good deals on items it's like Sam's with out needing a membership type prices only thing is it's very busy"! All the time! Lots of people big lines but okay place all in all "!

  • Barbara Vaughn

Finally went there after 2yrs avoiding cause always extremely crowded horrible parking lot. Worth the parking & dragging in a grocery cart from the parking lot. Been there twice. Very dirty outside & not an attractive store. However, the

  • Emory Mitchell

I think this was a good location on 290 yes but you people out there who don't enjoy being around so many minorities. It's still a good place to get your groceries and they have these so-called meat packs which they don't find anymore

  • Juanita Montoya

I love the mgr Janna....she plays the most awsum music.shes friendly,hard worker.all the employees are great and helpful.great prices.clean store.organized.great hours.find all shelves stocked at all times. Great Work Janna...✌️

  • Johnelle Welch

I have loved Joe Vs since I started shopping there. They always have great deals and some things can be surprisingly on sale super cheap. They are a sister company of HEB so all of their products are HEB brand products as well.

  • Poetic Empress- Original

Clean nice variety and quality foods at a reasonable price! The lines were long but my stand in line time was more than 15 minutes. Cashier's are knowledgeable about products, moderately fast when it comes to checking you out!

  • Adam Krupinski

Prices (esp. on produce) are really really really low Selection is quite limited though... not a single craft beer in the store. And it’s very crowded most of the time. Lots of children sitting in shopping carts. …

  • Courtney Rebecca

Very fast paved, busy and seems annoyed & in a hurry! Decent prices, but way over packed store. I have people tripping over my feet lol. Seems well stocked n clean however! Workers doing a great job …

  • CARLOS CHAGOYA

Great location, right next to 290 highway, most HEB products with reduced prices, 10 great juicy lemons for $1.00 for example. Staff is friendly and welcoming. Keep up the great job Joe V’s Northwest.

  • Dawn Gibson

They need some electric carts for those who are handicap. We would like to shop there too . That why I go to either krogers or Walmart or Sam's. If they all have electric carts why can't JoeV'S

  • Maryum Rosenthal

I like and appreciate the concept of Jo v's. I don't like the fluctuating prices. But that's just me....It's still economically friendly for the most part so I will be back. …

  • Lelia Culpepper

The prices are very low compared to other grocery stores. The selection isn't as wide, but you will find most things there. The staff are very nice and friendly. Go early to avoid crowds!

  • Dena Green

I love this store, real cheap food and family meat package, good price on milk, bread, water, good selection on fruits it's just a great store to shop on a budget.......check it out....

  • Myrtle Bradley

Carries all the merchandise as other Joe V's. Seems smaller footage. Checkout is torture. No 20 items or less lane. Wait is long and longer. Want to scream or at least sit down . …

  • Aliyah Azua

It very great you can find anything there I had no problems there whatsoever even though it is crowded a lot of the time they make up woke I really recommend people going there

  • Michel Clickner

Hey... the prices are why I went. The line is why I'll think twice about going again. People go to fill their baskets FULL. But the cashier was very nice. That always helps.

  • Khushi patel

When u ask the cashier to not shove ur groceries she will laugh in ur face and continue manhandling them. Thanks for the bruised up bananas u heavy handed trollop.

  • Laura Rodriguez

Prices are great!! Not all products are available like at HEB but I still would shop there. I would suggest to go early in the morning. Prices are great!!

  • Louie Garcia

Great place to pick up you're grocery staples.always lower prices.just go early as this place gets packed with people.before noon usually does the trick

  • Mohammed Almaidy

I will give five stars for prices and four stars for organizing cause it’s not that neat. You can find food variety and HEB products with better prices.

  • Sherice Fennell Burton

I love shopping at the store with the great deals that they have it's the products from HEB as well it's like HEB Sam's let's go …

  • Vicky Borne

There were no carts in the front. It took 30 mins to get through the lines. And also I’m never going back. To this unorganized store.

  • Joe Aureli

Good stock, amazing prices. The toilet paper is on the cheap end, even Charmin. Need to save money, this should be your first stop.

  • Amin Etemadifar

Good price especially for meat, fruits and vegetables. It's more organized and clean compared to other Joe Vs that I've been to.

  • Mark W.

Apparently, when checkout aisle is lit it's closed. If light is off, it means open. Ling Ling, the cashier is quite useless.

  • jorge salazar

The prices are great But the place is ghetto It seems like the employees don’t care about the condition of the place

  • Ashley Gonzalez

Love the store, selection and prices but way too many people! Lines are crazy long and never anywhere to park …

  • Connie S

First time there...part of HEB...some good prices, some not so good pricing. Was busy for sure. Will go back again.

  • Maureen Keever

It’s ok. Way too crowded. Prices aren’t that much better than HEB. Very chaotic trying to get around the store.

  • Luke Ochoa

This place is an HEB on steroids. Great prices and great selection. My favorite spot for all my grocery needs.

  • LaTayna Jessie

I love the prices. You have to choose your time wisely when you're going because it gets ridiculously packed.

  • Mark Justice

I grew not to even like Joe v. This one has brought me back. Favorite store, and we save money. Goo joe!

  • Wie R.

Lots of variety to choose from this Joe V's 12009 Northwest Fwy, .Especially the freshly made sushi.

  • Gloria Augustine

Great Prices! Had everything that I needed. Best time to go is early between 7 & 8 in the morning.

  • Alejandro Torres

Good prices but always packed, people behave worst than animals and you can't even walk your cart.

  • Enzo Noel Pernalete Espina

We buy all that need, food, grocerys, medicine, like this warehouse, recomendable for every body

  • Cathy Genovesi

Good prices, but I had to go to another store to get the rest of the things that I needed.

  • Letidia Atkinson

This is amazing store they are very helpful in their nice and very respectful managers

  • Frankie Estrada

Everyone there is very helpful a little busy But overall great experience Cheap cheap

  • Jason Light

Great prices for the inventory they do carry. It is selected but it's usually enough.

  • Oswaldo Rojas

Cheap prices great selection of meats and the best vegetables! Smart shopping!

  • Christopher Moreno

I would have given five stars but they should have opened more check out Lanes

  • Doris Green

Whom don’t like Jovi’s Jovi’s is reasonable and also it’s attached to H-E-B

  • Juan Duran

Great place to shop, but go early because later in the day is a mad house.

  • Cynthia Bazaldua

Need to carry more items don't offer much .. need more than just basic!

  • Richard Camario, Jr

Cool place with great prices, conveniently located and friendly staff

  • Christopher Colbert

Very packed store . Prices great clean place friendly ppl. Thanks

  • Earlymae Crockett

Good prices....would recommend people to go shopping there....

  • My Name Is Not Important

$5 skate boards make great gifts for helping the needy kids.

  • David Lewis

Awesome prices, good quality products and you really do save

  • Rebecca Mathison

Always super clean store and nice staff with amazing prices

  • Mario G

cash registers you have to stay on line for almost 30 min

  • Alaa Saad

Full of great deals. A must visit to see for yourself.

  • Bruce Shaw

HEB warehouse slightly cheaper prices. Very clean

  • SAM MAKAR

You will find what you need with very cheap price

  • Charles M.

Don't eat fruit from here they have pen worms..

  • Jacob Perkins

First time here. Pretty neat place, and cheap

  • CatyDoesAbandonedPlaces

Not Bad Shopping what is very easy here

  • Vijay Shenoy

Very crowded. Have to wait at check out

  • David Hetzel

Prices great clean place friendly ppl.

  • Demi “Sugar” Monroe

Its a decent store to shop. I like it

  • Amber Gutierrez

Jo vs alelways packed decent prices

  • Kent Anthony

Great prices, everyone Friendly.

  • Elsa Sanchez

Love there low prices

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