Sharpstown is in line for a massive new grocery option, as H-E-B's Mi Tienda concept is slated to bring a third Houston store to 7140 Southwest Freeway, according to permit filings. The planned 99,000-square-foot supermarket is scheduled to break ground in February 2027 and wrap construction in March 2028, with an estimated price tag of about $24.1 million.
Permit Filings And Construction Timeline
Details from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation show the project listed as "Mi Tienda 03" at 7140 Southwest Fwy in Houston under Project #TABS2026020846. The filing records a construction start date of 2/22/2027 and a completion date of 3/8/2028 for a 99,000-square-foot grocery store with an estimated cost of $24,095,000.
The permit identifies BK Plazamericas, LTD. as the property owner and notes that the project is privately funded. For anyone who tracks development activity, that means no public incentive packages to sift through, just a straightforward private build.
What Shoppers Can Expect Inside
Mi Tienda is H-E-B's Hispanic supermarket concept, designed to feel more like a bustling marketplace than a standard grocery aisle. As the Houston Chronicle reports, the format combines a carnicería, panadería, tortillería, aguas frescas bar and a small restaurant to recreate a Mexican-marketplace atmosphere. The Chronicle notes that the concept is "designed to make shoppers feel like they've stepped into a Mexican village" and that Mi Tienda debuted its first store in 2006 before expanding in 2011.
In other words, it is not just about stocking up on basics, it is about leaning into a full sensory experience of fresh bread, grilled meats and made-on-site tortillas.
Property Details And What Comes Next
On the TDLR project page, the tenant field is listed as "Not Assigned," a signal that some leasing or tenant-level specifics are still being worked out on paper. The same record lists Narrate as the design firm and shows a project registration date of May 20, 2026, giving residents and industry watchers a timestamp for when this phase of the development officially entered the state system.
Because the project is privately funded, information about hiring, additional retail partners or on-site services beyond the Mi Tienda grocery typically surfaces closer to the actual opening. For now, the paperwork essentially confirms the size, cost and general scope of what is headed to the site.
Timeline Comes With A Catch
The Houston Chronicle also points out that permit timelines are not the same as a firm store opening date. Construction schedules can shift as projects move through design tweaks, permitting steps and on-the-ground building work.
For neighbors eager to know exactly when doors will open and when job applications will start flowing, the safest bet is to wait on an official announcement from H-E-B or the property owner, which will lock in the real-world timeline once the project moves further along.
