Quick answer: Thanksgiving 2026 is Thursday, November 26. This guide covers 18 cities in Texas, with official grocery-directory links and other sources verified from the original city pages. Hours and menus change, so call ahead to confirm. Last checked November 2026.
This hub gathers smaller Texas city guides for Thanksgiving 2026 (Thursday, November 26). Each section uses official store directories and other sources already verified on the original city page. Hours and menus change, so call ahead to confirm hours. Last checked November 2026. For a national starting point, see Where to Buy Thanksgiving Dinner Near You, plus where to order a prepared Thanksgiving dinner, what stores are open on Thanksgiving, how much turkey per person, and how long to thaw a turkey.
The larger Texas metro pages remain separate:
Cities in this guide
- Corpus Christi, TX
- Plano, TX
- Lubbock, TX
- Laredo, TX
- Irving, TX
- Garland, TX
- Frisco, TX
- McKinney, TX
- Grand Prairie, TX
- Amarillo, TX
- Brownsville, TX
- Denton, TX
- Killeen, TX
- Mesquite, TX
- McAllen, TX
- Pasadena, TX
- Waco, TX
- Midland, TX
Where to buy Thanksgiving dinner in Corpus Christi, TX
H-E-B has stores in Corpus Christi that sell fresh and frozen turkeys.
H-E-B True Texas BBQ published an official 2026 holiday catering menu. Complete meals, including a whole smoked turkey dinner, are available hot or cold with 72 hours’ notice and prepayment; Thanksgiving Day pickup is listed as 9 to 11 a.m., and the menu can vary by location. Call or visit your store’s True Texas BBQ counter to confirm it is participating.
For a wider look at grocery and restaurant takeout programs, see where to order a prepared Thanksgiving dinner. Order early — holiday meals often sell out — and ask whether the food comes hot or cold. Most trays need oven time at home. Call ahead to confirm the cutoff, pickup window, and menu.
Official pages for this city include That November 9, 2026 Visit Corpus Christi guide.
Last checked November 2026. Hours, menus, and holiday-meal deadlines change; call the store or restaurant to confirm before you go.
Where to buy Thanksgiving dinner in Plano, TX
H-E-B has a Plano store at 6001 Preston Road (WFAA, updated February 25, 2026). Central Market has a Plano store at 320 Coit Road. Tom Thumb lists several official Plano stores, and Kroger and Fiesta Mart also sell turkeys in the city.
H-E-B True Texas BBQ published an official 2026 holiday catering menu. Complete meals, including a whole smoked turkey dinner, are available hot or cold with 72 hours’ notice and prepayment; Thanksgiving Day pickup is listed as 9 to 11 a.m., and the menu can vary by location. Call or visit your store’s True Texas BBQ counter to confirm it is participating. Central Market sells chef-prepared holiday meals, sides, and desserts you order ahead and pick up at your store. Confirm the 2026 cutoff and pickup window with the location you plan to use. Kroger published an official 2026 Thanksgiving shop and offers order-ahead holiday meals at participating stores. Confirm the menu and pickup window with your location.
For a wider look at grocery and restaurant takeout programs, see where to order a prepared Thanksgiving dinner. Order early — holiday meals often sell out — and ask whether the food comes hot or cold. Most trays need oven time at home. Call ahead to confirm the cutoff, pickup window, and menu.
Official pages for this city include CultureMap Dallas’s October 30, 2026 list.
Last checked November 2026. Hours, menus, and holiday-meal deadlines change; call the store or restaurant to confirm before you go.
Where to buy Thanksgiving dinner in Lubbock, TX
Market Street has official Lubbock stores on 50th Street, 98th Street, and 19th Street that sell fresh and frozen turkeys. United Supermarkets the Market Street sister banner, also serves the city.
Market Street is part of Albertsons Companies. Ask your store whether it is taking 2026 holiday-meal orders through the company program, which the November 5, 2026 newsroom post says runs through November 23, with pickup through November 26 at participating locations.
For a wider look at grocery and restaurant takeout programs, see where to order a prepared Thanksgiving dinner. Order early — holiday meals often sell out — and ask whether the food comes hot or cold. Most trays need oven time at home. Call ahead to confirm the cutoff, pickup window, and menu.
Last checked November 2026. Hours, menus, and holiday-meal deadlines change; call the store or restaurant to confirm before you go.
Where to buy Thanksgiving dinner in Laredo, TX
H-E-B is the main grocer in Laredo and sells fresh and frozen turkeys at its local stores.
H-E-B True Texas BBQ published an official 2026 holiday catering menu. Complete meals, including a whole smoked turkey dinner, are available hot or cold with 72 hours’ notice and prepayment; Thanksgiving Day pickup is listed as 9 to 11 a.m., and the menu can vary by location. Call or visit your store’s True Texas BBQ counter to confirm it is participating.
For a wider look at grocery and restaurant takeout programs, see where to order a prepared Thanksgiving dinner. Order early — holiday meals often sell out — and ask whether the food comes hot or cold. Most trays need oven time at home. Call ahead to confirm the cutoff, pickup window, and menu.
Last checked November 2026. Hours, menus, and holiday-meal deadlines change; call the store or restaurant to confirm before you go.
Where to buy Thanksgiving dinner in Irving, TX
Tom Thumb lists an official Irving store on North MacArthur Boulevard. Kroger and Fiesta Mart also sell turkeys in Irving. A WFAA H-E-B list updated February 25, 2026 shows an Irving store expected to open in 2026 at Interstate 635 and Olympus Boulevard; do not count on it until the store confirms it is open.
Albertsons Companies holiday meals can be ordered on banner websites and apps through November 23, 2026, pending availability, with pickup through November 26 at participating stores. If a store is closed on Thanksgiving, pickup runs through November 25. Call ahead to confirm your location is participating. Kroger published an official 2026 Thanksgiving shop and offers order-ahead holiday meals at participating stores. Confirm the menu and pickup window with your location.
For a wider look at grocery and restaurant takeout programs, see where to order a prepared Thanksgiving dinner. Order early — holiday meals often sell out — and ask whether the food comes hot or cold. Most trays need oven time at home. Call ahead to confirm the cutoff, pickup window, and menu.
Official pages for this city include CultureMap Dallas’s October 30, 2026 list.
Last checked November 2026. Hours, menus, and holiday-meal deadlines change; call the store or restaurant to confirm before you go.
Where to buy Thanksgiving dinner in Garland, TX
Tom Thumb lists official Garland stores, including locations on Firewheel Parkway, Arapaho Road, and Northwest Highway. Kroger also sells turkeys in the city. H-E-B has announced Garland stores but a WFAA list updated February 25, 2026, still placed them in the coming-soon column, so shop Tom Thumb or Kroger unless a new store has opened and confirmed holiday inventory.
Albertsons Companies holiday meals can be ordered on banner websites and apps through November 23, 2026, pending availability, with pickup through November 26 at participating stores. If a store is closed on Thanksgiving, pickup runs through November 25. Call ahead to confirm your location is participating. Kroger published an official 2026 Thanksgiving shop and offers order-ahead holiday meals at participating stores. Confirm the menu and pickup window with your location.
For a wider look at grocery and restaurant takeout programs, see where to order a prepared Thanksgiving dinner. Order early — holiday meals often sell out — and ask whether the food comes hot or cold. Most trays need oven time at home. Call ahead to confirm the cutoff, pickup window, and menu.
Official pages for this city include CultureMap Dallas’s October 30, 2026 list.
Last checked November 2026. Hours, menus, and holiday-meal deadlines change; call the store or restaurant to confirm before you go.
Where to buy Thanksgiving dinner in Frisco, TX
H-E-B has two Frisco stores, at 4800 Main Street and 899 University Drive, according to a WFAA list updated February 25, 2026. Tom Thumb and Kroger also sell turkeys in Frisco. The nearest Central Market is in Plano.
H-E-B True Texas BBQ published an official 2026 holiday catering menu. Complete meals, including a whole smoked turkey dinner, are available hot or cold with 72 hours’ notice and prepayment; Thanksgiving Day pickup is listed as 9 to 11 a.m., and the menu can vary by location. Call or visit your store’s True Texas BBQ counter to confirm it is participating. Albertsons Companies holiday meals can be ordered on banner websites and apps through November 23, 2026, pending availability, with pickup through November 26 at participating stores. If a store is closed on Thanksgiving, pickup runs through November 25. Call ahead to confirm your location is participating. Kroger published an official 2026 Thanksgiving shop and offers order-ahead holiday meals at participating stores. Confirm the menu and pickup window with your location.
For a wider look at grocery and restaurant takeout programs, see where to order a prepared Thanksgiving dinner. Order early — holiday meals often sell out — and ask whether the food comes hot or cold. Most trays need oven time at home. Call ahead to confirm the cutoff, pickup window, and menu.
Official pages for this city include CultureMap Dallas’s October 30, 2026 list.
Last checked November 2026. Hours, menus, and holiday-meal deadlines change; call the store or restaurant to confirm before you go.
Where to buy Thanksgiving dinner in McKinney, TX
H-E-B has a McKinney store at 8700 Eldorado Parkway, according to a WFAA list updated February 25, 2026. Tom Thumb and Kroger also sell turkeys in the city.
H-E-B True Texas BBQ published an official 2026 holiday catering menu. Complete meals, including a whole smoked turkey dinner, are available hot or cold with 72 hours’ notice and prepayment; Thanksgiving Day pickup is listed as 9 to 11 a.m., and the menu can vary by location. Call or visit your store’s True Texas BBQ counter to confirm it is participating. Albertsons Companies holiday meals can be ordered on banner websites and apps through November 23, 2026, pending availability, with pickup through November 26 at participating stores. If a store is closed on Thanksgiving, pickup runs through November 25. Call ahead to confirm your location is participating. Kroger published an official 2026 Thanksgiving shop and offers order-ahead holiday meals at participating stores. Confirm the menu and pickup window with your location.
For a wider look at grocery and restaurant takeout programs, see where to order a prepared Thanksgiving dinner. Order early — holiday meals often sell out — and ask whether the food comes hot or cold. Most trays need oven time at home. Call ahead to confirm the cutoff, pickup window, and menu.
Official pages for this city include CultureMap Dallas’s October 30, 2026 list.
Last checked November 2026. Hours, menus, and holiday-meal deadlines change; call the store or restaurant to confirm before you go.
Where to buy Thanksgiving dinner in Grand Prairie, TX
Kroger and Tom Thumb have Grand Prairie-area stores that sell fresh and frozen turkeys. A WFAA H-E-B list updated February 25, 2026 does not show an open H-E-B inside Grand Prairie.
Kroger published an official 2026 Thanksgiving shop and offers order-ahead holiday meals at participating stores. Confirm the menu and pickup window with your location. Albertsons Companies holiday meals can be ordered on banner websites and apps through November 23, 2026, pending availability, with pickup through November 26 at participating stores. If a store is closed on Thanksgiving, pickup runs through November 25. Call ahead to confirm your location is participating.
For a wider look at grocery and restaurant takeout programs, see where to order a prepared Thanksgiving dinner. Order early — holiday meals often sell out — and ask whether the food comes hot or cold. Most trays need oven time at home. Call ahead to confirm the cutoff, pickup window, and menu.
Official pages for this city include CultureMap Fort Worth’s November 6, 2026 list.
Last checked November 2026. Hours, menus, and holiday-meal deadlines change; call the store or restaurant to confirm before you go.
Where to buy Thanksgiving dinner in Amarillo, TX
Market Street has official Amarillo stores on South Georgia Street and South Coulter Street that sell fresh and frozen turkeys. United Supermarkets the Market Street sister banner, also serves the city.
Market Street is part of Albertsons Companies. Ask your store whether it is taking 2026 holiday-meal orders through the company program, which the November 5, 2026 newsroom post says runs through November 23, with pickup through November 26 at participating locations.
For a wider look at grocery and restaurant takeout programs, see where to order a prepared Thanksgiving dinner. Order early — holiday meals often sell out — and ask whether the food comes hot or cold. Most trays need oven time at home. Call ahead to confirm the cutoff, pickup window, and menu.
Last checked November 2026. Hours, menus, and holiday-meal deadlines change; call the store or restaurant to confirm before you go.
Where to buy Thanksgiving dinner in Brownsville, TX
H-E-B has Brownsville stores that sell fresh and frozen turkeys.
H-E-B True Texas BBQ published an official 2026 holiday catering menu. Complete meals, including a whole smoked turkey dinner, are available hot or cold with 72 hours’ notice and prepayment; Thanksgiving Day pickup is listed as 9 to 11 a.m., and the menu can vary by location. Call or visit your store’s True Texas BBQ counter to confirm it is participating.
For a wider look at grocery and restaurant takeout programs, see where to order a prepared Thanksgiving dinner. Order early — holiday meals often sell out — and ask whether the food comes hot or cold. Most trays need oven time at home. Call ahead to confirm the cutoff, pickup window, and menu.
Last checked November 2026. Hours, menus, and holiday-meal deadlines change; call the store or restaurant to confirm before you go.
Where to buy Thanksgiving dinner in Denton, TX
Kroger and Tom Thumb have Denton-area stores that sell fresh and frozen turkeys. A WFAA H-E-B list updated February 25, 2026 still listed Denton stores as coming soon, including one with construction set to start in spring 2026, so do not count on an H-E-B turkey run inside the city unless a store has opened and confirmed inventory.
Kroger published an official 2026 Thanksgiving shop and offers order-ahead holiday meals at participating stores. Confirm the menu and pickup window with your location. Albertsons Companies holiday meals can be ordered on banner websites and apps through November 23, 2026, pending availability, with pickup through November 26 at participating stores. If a store is closed on Thanksgiving, pickup runs through November 25. Call ahead to confirm your location is participating.
For a wider look at grocery and restaurant takeout programs, see where to order a prepared Thanksgiving dinner. Order early — holiday meals often sell out — and ask whether the food comes hot or cold. Most trays need oven time at home. Call ahead to confirm the cutoff, pickup window, and menu.
Official pages for this city include CultureMap Dallas’s October 30, 2026 list.
Last checked November 2026. Hours, menus, and holiday-meal deadlines change; call the store or restaurant to confirm before you go.
Where to buy Thanksgiving dinner in Killeen, TX
H-E-B has Killeen stores that sell fresh and frozen turkeys.
H-E-B True Texas BBQ published an official 2026 holiday catering menu. Complete meals, including a whole smoked turkey dinner, are available hot or cold with 72 hours’ notice and prepayment; Thanksgiving Day pickup is listed as 9 to 11 a.m., and the menu can vary by location. Call or visit your store’s True Texas BBQ counter to confirm it is participating.
For a wider look at grocery and restaurant takeout programs, see where to order a prepared Thanksgiving dinner. Order early — holiday meals often sell out — and ask whether the food comes hot or cold. Most trays need oven time at home. Call ahead to confirm the cutoff, pickup window, and menu.
Last checked November 2026. Hours, menus, and holiday-meal deadlines change; call the store or restaurant to confirm before you go.
Where to buy Thanksgiving dinner in Mesquite, TX
Kroger and Tom Thumb have Mesquite-area stores that sell fresh and frozen turkeys. A WFAA H-E-B list updated February 25, 2026 shows a land purchase near Interstate 20, not an open store, so plan on Kroger or Tom Thumb unless a new H-E-B has opened and confirmed holiday inventory.
Kroger published an official 2026 Thanksgiving shop and offers order-ahead holiday meals at participating stores. Confirm the menu and pickup window with your location. Albertsons Companies holiday meals can be ordered on banner websites and apps through November 23, 2026, pending availability, with pickup through November 26 at participating stores. If a store is closed on Thanksgiving, pickup runs through November 25. Call ahead to confirm your location is participating.
For a wider look at grocery and restaurant takeout programs, see where to order a prepared Thanksgiving dinner. Order early — holiday meals often sell out — and ask whether the food comes hot or cold. Most trays need oven time at home. Call ahead to confirm the cutoff, pickup window, and menu.
Official pages for this city include CultureMap Dallas’s October 30, 2026 list.
Last checked November 2026. Hours, menus, and holiday-meal deadlines change; call the store or restaurant to confirm before you go.
Where to buy Thanksgiving dinner in McAllen, TX
H-E-B is the main grocer in McAllen and the Rio Grande Valley and sells fresh and frozen turkeys at its local stores.
H-E-B True Texas BBQ published an official 2026 holiday catering menu. Complete meals, including a whole smoked turkey dinner, are available hot or cold with 72 hours’ notice and prepayment; Thanksgiving Day pickup is listed as 9 to 11 a.m., and the menu can vary by location. Call or visit your store’s True Texas BBQ counter to confirm it is participating.
For a wider look at grocery and restaurant takeout programs, see where to order a prepared Thanksgiving dinner. Order early — holiday meals often sell out — and ask whether the food comes hot or cold. Most trays need oven time at home. Call ahead to confirm the cutoff, pickup window, and menu.
Last checked November 2026. Hours, menus, and holiday-meal deadlines change; call the store or restaurant to confirm before you go.
Where to buy Thanksgiving dinner in Pasadena, TX
H-E-B has Pasadena-area stores that sell fresh and frozen turkeys. Randall’s and Kroger also serve the east side of the Houston metro.
H-E-B True Texas BBQ published an official 2026 holiday catering menu. Complete meals, including a whole smoked turkey dinner, are available hot or cold with 72 hours’ notice and prepayment; Thanksgiving Day pickup is listed as 9 to 11 a.m., and the menu can vary by location. Call or visit your store’s True Texas BBQ counter to confirm it is participating. Albertsons Companies holiday meals can be ordered on banner websites and apps through November 23, 2026, pending availability, with pickup through November 26 at participating stores. If a store is closed on Thanksgiving, pickup runs through November 25. Call ahead to confirm your location is participating. Kroger published an official 2026 Thanksgiving shop and offers order-ahead holiday meals at participating stores. Confirm the menu and pickup window with your location.
For a wider look at grocery and restaurant takeout programs, see where to order a prepared Thanksgiving dinner. Order early — holiday meals often sell out — and ask whether the food comes hot or cold. Most trays need oven time at home. Call ahead to confirm the cutoff, pickup window, and menu.
Official pages for this city include Mommy Poppins’ November 8, 2026 Houston guide.
Last checked November 2026. Hours, menus, and holiday-meal deadlines change; call the store or restaurant to confirm before you go.
Where to buy Thanksgiving dinner in Waco, TX
H-E-B has Waco stores that sell fresh and frozen turkeys.
H-E-B True Texas BBQ published an official 2026 holiday catering menu. Complete meals, including a whole smoked turkey dinner, are available hot or cold with 72 hours’ notice and prepayment; Thanksgiving Day pickup is listed as 9 to 11 a.m., and the menu can vary by location. Call or visit your store’s True Texas BBQ counter to confirm it is participating.
For a wider look at grocery and restaurant takeout programs, see where to order a prepared Thanksgiving dinner. Order early — holiday meals often sell out — and ask whether the food comes hot or cold. Most trays need oven time at home. Call ahead to confirm the cutoff, pickup window, and menu.
Last checked November 2026. Hours, menus, and holiday-meal deadlines change; call the store or restaurant to confirm before you go.
Where to buy Thanksgiving dinner in Midland, TX
H-E-B has Midland stores that sell fresh and frozen turkeys. Market Street has an official Midland store on North Midkiff Road.
H-E-B True Texas BBQ published an official 2026 holiday catering menu. Complete meals, including a whole smoked turkey dinner, are available hot or cold with 72 hours’ notice and prepayment; Thanksgiving Day pickup is listed as 9 to 11 a.m., and the menu can vary by location. Call or visit your store’s True Texas BBQ counter to confirm it is participating. Market Street is part of Albertsons Companies. Ask the Midkiff store whether it is taking 2026 holiday-meal orders through the company program, which the November 5, 2026 newsroom post says runs through November 23, with pickup through November 26 at participating locations.
For a wider look at grocery and restaurant takeout programs, see where to order a prepared Thanksgiving dinner. Order early — holiday meals often sell out — and ask whether the food comes hot or cold. Most trays need oven time at home. Call ahead to confirm the cutoff, pickup window, and menu.
Last checked November 2026. Hours, menus, and holiday-meal deadlines change; call the store or restaurant to confirm before you go.
Helpful kitchen tools
- OXO Good Grips Chef’s Precision Oven Thermometer — confirm the oven is at the temperature you need to reheat a prepared meal.
- Pyrex Deep 9×13-Inch Glass Baking Dish with Lid — reheat sides and pack leftovers.
- OXO Good Grips 7.75-Inch Professional Slicing Knife — carve a grocery or restaurant turkey cleanly.
- Stasher Silicone Reusable Food Storage Bags, 4-Pack — send leftovers home.
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