Quick Answer: The main grocery stores and international markets near West Garland sit along Walnut Street and Jupiter Road. Hiep Thai and Truong Nguyen stock Vietnamese and Southeast Asian staples, and El Rancho Supermercado covers Latin groceries. Kroger and Aldi handle weekly basics, while the closest well-reviewed halal butcher counters are a short drive away in Richardson and Sachse.
The Dallas Observer has described the Jupiter Road and Walnut Street intersection as the center of Vietnamese dining in North Texas. This guide walks through the grocery stores and international markets near West Garland, from Southeast Asian produce aisles to a seasonal farmers market. Crestridge Apartments in Garland serves renters from 3200 West Walnut Street, just east of that intersection.
What to Look For in Grocery Stores and International Markets Near West Garland
Start with what lands in your cart every week. If you cook with fresh herbs, rice noodles or dried chiles, a specialty market will stock more of it than a national chain. Paper towels and cereal tend to cost less at a discount grocer. Both kinds of store sit near Walnut Street, so splitting the trip is easy.
Garland's population helps explain the mix. U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts for Garland puts the foreign-born share of residents at 31.7 percent for 2020 to 2024. Over the same period, 53.1 percent of residents age 5 and older spoke a language other than English at home.
Before you settle on a regular store, check a few things:
- SNAP/EBT acceptance, which the USDA's SNAP Retailer Locator confirms by address
- A full-service meat or seafood counter, if you buy proteins fresh
- Pickup or delivery options for busy weeks
- Current hours, since independent markets set their own schedules
Which Grocery Stores in Garland TX Are Closest to Crestridge?
The closest of the grocery stores and international markets near West Garland cluster around Jupiter Road and Walnut Street, a few blocks from the community. Hiep Thai and Truong Nguyen sit on that stretch alongside El Rancho Supermercado. Kroger and Aldi are a short drive away, and Cali Saigon Mall is up Jupiter at Belt Line Road.
Vietnamese Market Garland Picks Along Jupiter Road
Hiep Thai Food Store, just off Jupiter Road, is known for Asian herbs such as Thai basil and shiso. The store advertises hard-to-find staples and produce from Asia, Africa and Mexico. If something you need is out of stock, Truong Nguyen Market at 3555 W. Walnut St. is a nearby backup with a Vietnamese focus.
Planning a bigger weekly shop? Cali Saigon Mall at 3212 N. Jupiter Rd. is anchored by the Sieu Thi Thuan Phat supermarket and has a food court serving Vietnamese dishes. Hong Kong Market Place at 9780 Walnut St. is a few miles west, inside Dallas city limits, if you want a second Asian supermarket to compare prices.
Latin and Halal Groceries
El Rancho Supermercado at 3460 W. Walnut St. is the large Latin American grocery on this stretch, and it runs a cocina counter for prepared food. Halal shoppers have to drive a little farther. Sara's Market & Bakery at 750 S. Sherman St. in Richardson started as a pita bakery in 1998 and now runs a full market with a halal meat department, according to a January 2026 Courier Texas profile.
Garland TX Grocery Stores for Everyday Basics
Kroger's Garland Towne Centre store at 1406 W. Walnut St. is a straight drive east on Walnut. Kroger's website lists pickup and SNAP/EBT at this location, and a Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation filing shows a late-2024 remodel that added a fruit-cutting area. Aldi at 1518 Buckingham Rd. is the closest dedicated discount grocer.
When a grocery near me search is really about milk and eggs at 10 p.m., the Walmart Supercenter at 1801 Marketplace Dr. is open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily, according to Walmart's store page. Chain lineups do shift, so confirm a store is open before you drive over.
Here's how the main grocery stores and international markets near West Garland compare.
| Store | Type | Location | Good For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hiep Thai Food Store | Southeast Asian market | Jupiter Rd. at W. Walnut St. | Asian herbs and hard-to-find produce |
| Truong Nguyen Market | Vietnamese market | 3555 W. Walnut St. | Vietnamese pantry staples |
| Sieu Thi Thuan Phat at Cali Saigon Mall | Vietnamese supermarket | 3212 N. Jupiter Rd. | Large weekly shop plus a food court |
| El Rancho Supermercado | Latin American grocery | 3460 W. Walnut St. | Latin staples and prepared food |
| Kroger Garland Towne Centre | Full-service supermarket | 1406 W. Walnut St. | Brand-name basics and pickup orders |
| Aldi | Discount grocery | 1518 Buckingham Rd. | Low-cost pantry items and produce |
| Sara's Market & Bakery | Halal and Mediterranean market | 750 S. Sherman St., Richardson | Halal meat and fresh pita |
| Farmers Market at Firewheel | Seasonal farmers market | Firewheel Town Center | Local produce, May to August |
Is There a Garland Farmers Market Open Year-Round?
Not one we could confirm for 2026. The main option inside the city is the Farmers Market at Firewheel, which ran Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. between May 16 and August 30, 2026. Vendors set up on the green space near Macy's at Firewheel Town Center, a short drive north of Crestridge.
Anyone searching farmers market Garland TX this fall will find that market between seasons, so check Firewheel Town Center's events page in spring for next year's dates. For other options around Dallas-Fort Worth, the USDA's National Farmers Market Directory lists markets by location along with their operating times and accepted forms of payment.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Which grocery stores and international markets near West Garland accept SNAP?
Kroger lists SNAP/EBT at its 1406 W. Walnut St. store, and Courier Texas reported in January 2026 that Sara's Market & Bakery in Richardson accepts SNAP/EBT too. Acceptance can change at independent markets, so the USDA SNAP Retailer Locator is the quickest way to confirm a specific store by address.
2. What are the best discount grocery stores near me in West Garland?
Aldi at 1518 Buckingham Rd. is the closest dedicated discount grocer. Walmart runs a Supercenter at 1801 Marketplace Dr. and Neighborhood Markets at 101 W. Buckingham Rd. and 1855 S. Garland Ave., each listed as open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Walmart's store pages. Prices vary by item, so compare weekly ads.
3. Is there a halal grocery near me in West Garland?
Several well-reviewed halal markets sit in nearby cities. Courier Texas profiled these four in January 2026:
- Sara's Market & Bakery, 750 S. Sherman St., Richardson
- Dallas Market Halal Meat & Grocery, 7340 S. State Hwy. 78, Sachse
- Brothers Market and Bakery, 9205 Skillman St., Dallas
- Green Vine Market, 1804 K Ave., Plano
4. Where can I buy Thai basil and other Asian herbs in Garland?
Hiep Thai Food Store near Jupiter Road and Walnut Street has long been a go-to for Asian herbs like Thai basil and shiso. Truong Nguyen Market, nearby on Walnut, carries a similar Vietnamese-focused range. For bigger trips, the Sieu Thi Thuan Phat supermarket inside Cali Saigon Mall has an extensive produce selection.
5. Did Kroger close a store in Garland?
Yes. Kroger closed its store at 532 W. Interstate 30 in July 2025, according to The Dallas Morning News. Kroger's website still lists two Garland stores: Garland Towne Centre at 1406 W. Walnut St. and Shiloh Springs at 6850 N. Shiloh Rd. For Crestridge residents, the Walnut Street store is the closer of the two.
Where Your Grocery Run Starts in West Garland
The grocery stores and international markets near West Garland put Vietnamese herbs and Latin staples a few blocks from your door, with discount chains a short drive away and halal butcher counters in Richardson and Sachse. Crestridge's renovated kitchens have granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, so there's room to cook whatever you bring home.
Compare the 1 to 3 bedroom floor plans and browse the Crestridge photo tour to see the kitchens up close. When you're ready to live a few blocks from Jupiter and Walnut, start your rental application online.
