I was house sitting for my father in law in New Braunfels and my daughter and I needed a few provisions. I was looking for a small grocery store since I didn't have to go to HEB or WalMart. I live in Blanco, so I was hoping for a small place just to get some housesitting provisions diet soda, frozen pizza, and some chips. I pleasantly found Arlan's Market. I loved the art deco style store, and when I walked in it transported me to the old stores i would go to with my Abuela. I was pleasantly surprised with all the offers and choices. I loved the meat market and the choices of all the different snacks, but we found the deli and were amazed. The store felt like I had been going there for years. The employees were nice and attentive. I couldn't stop raving about it. My father in law started going there since and he loves the meat packs and all the choices there. It reminds him of the small grocery stores in New England. If you are in the area I definitely stopping by for a quick bite and an outstanding shopping experience. We definitely got some mexican pastries on our way out. read more

This is a small grocery store that brings back to memories of the old stores growing up. They have great meat specials, and some of the friendless people working there. Granted produce is not always top notch, but Monday forces you to buy it. They have a very wide variety of Mexican spices which I really like, and carry local produced items. The deli is fantastic with great breakfast tacos, fantastic lunches, and the best fried chicken around. If I can get it at Arlan's I would rather support them and places like Granzins then go to a big chain store, where customer service with a smile seems to hard to come by! read more

This is a shout-out to Mary in the deli department at Arlan's. She makes, without a doubt, the best fried chicken in the city, better than any chain and as good as I've had anywhere! I asked Mary her secret and she mentioned two things. First, she filters the oil every three batches. That keeps burnt pieces from building up and creating an acrid flavor in the oil. She says management has tried to stop her from doing this but she sticks to her tried and true frequency. It works! So guys, let her do it her way! Second, Mary says she does it with love. "I believe you can taste the love in my chicken." And you can. It doesn't hurt that the pieces are huge, way bigger than you'd get at KFC or Church's. And if you call ahead, Mary will fry you up a fresh batch. Even if it sits an hour or so, I've never found it to be dried out. Always perfect! Mary is there Monday through Friday, daytime. read more

I love this specific Arlan's. The employees are nice, it's clean, they have good meat deals, and they carry some of Uwe's bread. It's a perfect little spot to go to pick up some groceries when you don't feel like going into a big store. read more

Wonderful! Their deli and bakery are amazing. Great place to go for a small town experience.

If there is something I can only find at HEB or Walmart, then I will go there. But if I want to actually enjoy my shopping experience, then I go to Arlans. Arlans has most everything I need. They play good 50s Rock'N'Roll music on their PA. And I don't need to catch a tram in from the parking lot and forget in which row I parked. There is something satisfying about small local market shopping. Give Arlans a try. read more

Your cashiers don't understand that face masks go over noses as well as mouths. For the third time in a month I went in yesterday and the same cashier was being willfully ignorant with his mask usage. We're almost 10 months into this. I perish the thought that the learning curve is that wide. I won't be returning to your store. read more

Super cute store. It's great to just pop in and pick up a few items without having to go into a large HEB. Staff is actually friendly as well!!! read more

Things cost a bit more but that's expected when it's not a major chain like HEB or Walmart. I love the vibe and small town feel of this store. Cashier person was nice. They may not have the vast selection of an HEB plus but they had plenty of goodies and everything I was looking for. read more

Arlans is like a step back in time way before big supermarket giants like HEB and Walmart existed. Even the building looks like it's from the 50's, but step into Arlan's and you find a good choice of produce that has got to be the best price in town. Yes, something's are much more than you would pay compared to the big chains- it's all about knowing your prices. But you can find a Deli with Boars head meats & cheeses, along with a small wine selection. The have a small bakery case with pan dulce(my fav). Arlans is by Sclitterbahn and Landa Park so if you forgot a few things you can pick them up here and get out quicker than you would any market. read more

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The worst grocery store. The produce is awful and looks old even when it is just stocked. It is very hit and miss if they are going to have what you need. The staff is not helpful or friendly. I asked the produce manager if they had more banana because the ones out were brown and spotted and he barely replied back with a no. I only go there if I am in a huge hurry because it's so close, but every time I do I think to myself why did I even bother coming here? How is this place still in business? With the horrible customer service and low quality food it's amazing that they are still around read more

I love this store. Clean with a friendly staff. I see a few negative reviews from people that are ignorant of how tough the grocery business really is (I've been in it for 50 years from entry level to VP Operations). Great little store, Arlens! Keep up the fine job! I'll keep shopping here! Please bring back Hoppy Duck beer though... :) read more

Nice "old style" grocery market. Small but with all essentials. I was impressed with the quality and price of their meats. Also a good selection of sausages. Their employees are courteous and helpful. Much better than a giant chain in my opinion. read more

Well...outside of the fact it is more expensive than H-E-B or Walmart...we try to support this small store. However, today's visit maybe our last. When arriving at the check out #3 today, the cashier was texting on her iPhone. She kept texting even while I stood there. I finally had to get her attention by saying hello. She just looked at me as if I was interrupting her. Then she started checking me out all the while not making eye contact. I tried to say hello again, she ignored me. She never thanked me or even handed me a receipt. She stuck my receipt in a bag. I tried to say goodbye...nothing. She took her phone back out to check for a text. Sad. read more

I really want to support this store but continously have issues with spoiled food or if its freezer food it looks like it defrosted and sat that way for a while. Always check the dates in the grocery aisles as well. I bought a can of dog food and it was 6 months past date! They need more employees to check stock and probably better freezers. read more

Arlen's is so convenient. They are open early and late. They carry Uwe's breads which are delicious. The produce is fresh. The store size makes it easy to get in and out. There is often no line at the check out. Try it. read more

Our local Arlan's have closed up and several of the regulars were looking for one certain product. Virginia found us a case and I drove down to beautiful NB for a most pleasant visit and we 'loaded up'. THANKS so much for this. It's really a minor thing but for her to do this work for those small things - well, hat's off, Virginia. -Robert read more

They have added fried chicken to their deli, it is made fresh every day as needed. I tried it the first time Super Bowl Sunday, with out a doubt this is the best Fried Chicken available in New Braunfels! I try not to eat fried chicken very often because of the calories so I want it to be good when I do have it. read more

Very pleasant experience . Customer service is excellent. Pricing is very reasonable & they have everything I need. Their fried chicken is great! They have a small selection of wine. Atmosphere is warm. read more

Friendly staff. Clean store. Very cute place. Some items are over priced and others are better then HEB or walmart, you just have to look around and see what is good for you. I enjoy going here read more

Went there this weekend and grabbed some chicken breast when I got home I opened it and the smell almost knocked me down . Package said it expired 33 days from the day I purchased it. I called them to express my consern so no one would eat and get sick by their rancid meat . Not ever going there again read more

Formally my Handy Andy. I live two blocks away and visit Arlans about four times a week if not more and the produce selection is wonderful! A previous comment was the pan dulce is delicious, their not lying. Also, it's from a local bakery about a block down the road from the grocery store. The only thing I would like to see is a better meat selection i.e. Grass fed beef, bison, and "higher end" meats. Customer service has always been A+ there. Great job Arlans! read more

This is why I'm glad we have HEB, very poor selection, I mean I guess it's convenient if it's an emergency but you could find the same selection at a bodega. I really really want to like this place, but it needs better selection and better service if they want to compete with heb read more

I live in the neighborhood and frequented the former Handy Andy and now the new Arlans. There is no question that Arlans has made significant improvement in the areas of cleanliness and product selection. My only complaint is they advertise store closing to be 10:00 pm but in reality if you show up to grab a quick "last minute" item, you may find them closed. In one recent visit I arrived at 9:53 only to find the manager at the door holding up four fingers. I asked what that meant and his reply was, "you have four minutes". I glanced at my iphone and noted it said 9:53. His reply was, "we go by our clock". Some what taken back I replied perhaps I should go to HEB and his reply was, "maybe you should". Last week we were on our way home at 9:54 from visiting friend's and again needed a last minute item. As we approached Arlan's we joked that it was probably closed and as we pulled into the parking lot the inside lights went dark and an employee was locking the front door. Not a major deal but when you put your hours on the front door, you should follow them. read more

One of the best places for produce in New Braunfels. Close to down town. Have lots of Mexican candy

If you're looking for over-priced products and expired food, then Arlans Market is the place for you! Seriously though, I went to this nightmare-of-a-market the other day and found a bottle of hot sauce that expired in January of 2015, as well as a shelf of bread that was moldy. A package of Ballpark beef franks costs $6. Honestly, this store isn't even worth the visit, and you're much better off fighting the crowds of people at H-E-B. (And that's really saying something, because I hate H-E-B). read more

I have frequented this Arlans store quite a bit. It is four blocks away from my home, as well as HEB being four blocks. I usually like it because the parking is easy and the lines are not long. The higher pricing is sometimes worth my time. The lack of caring about Mis-marked pricing is annoying. In the past they have had nice, friendly service as well. But, times have changed. I can not stand to roll through a line with my groceries and not even be worth a "hello" or a "hi", stand there uncomfortable and have my total mumbled to me, pay my money and not even so much as a "thank you" or a "have a nice day". Just depressing silence. I've always recommended my friends and neighbors to Arlans for the convenience, but no more. If this had been an isolated incident I understand that people have a bad day. But, unfortunately it's become the norm. We have mentioned our grievances to mid-management and it has fallen I deaf ears. Hopefully, they pull it together and get rid of their bad tomatoes ... Just like the ones in their produce section. read more