In the Heart of Heights
"In the Heart of Heights" is a touching phrase for me because when I first moved to Laredo, as a nine-year-old child, my first home was right there; a stone throw away from Nixon High School, within walking distance from First Baptist Church of Laredo and of course, in close proximity to Ruiz Custom Meats, Inc. To the Ruiz family, it is more than a slogan. It is a commitment to community; one that for more than four decades has extended far beyond the limits of the popular heights area in Laredo, TX.
Ruiz Custom Meats is rightfully considered a gem in the meat market and grocery industry. They have beef cuts on display that make one's mouth water just by imagining how they taste right off the grill. Next to the meat counter they have mesquite wood packed snuggly in plastic bags . On weekends, they have freshly made menudo, barbacoa and mouthwatering fajita tacos packed with tender beef, bell pepper and onions. On weekdays they have hot meals for lunch that include chicken poblano, flautas de pollo with rice and beans, gorditas de chicarrón, chicken milanesa and chicken alfredo pasta.
They have delicious homemade chorizo and make sausage in-house, with the perfect blend of spices and great cuts. No shortcuts- just real flavor.
Please don't forget to try their carnitas; they are out of this world!
Beer, sodas, iced coffee, snacks and general grocery items are available as well.
Ruiz Custom Meats is also an expert Deer Processor and Taxidermist for the Laredo market and surrounding area. Their professionalism and proud Laredo spirit make them the perfect choice for local and visiting hunters alike.
Additional services include check cashing and Western Union Money-grams.
Founded in 1978 by Mr. Leopoldo Ruiz Jr., Ruiz Custom Meats has brought joy to Laredo families by providing them with everything they need for their cookouts and gatherings, as well as delicious snacks and satisfying plate lunches with delivery available in select areas.
Sadly, Mr. Ruiz passed away in February of 2023 at the age of 92, but his legacy lives on with every customer who is served on a daily basis. For 45 years, Mr. Ruiz went out of his way to make sure every customer felt welcome and left his store with a smile.
Great service, outstanding products and fair prices have been the bedrock of Ruiz Custom Meats' success since day one and continue today under the leadership of Mr. Ruiz's daughter, Ms. Anna Ruiz.
Please stop by the store! It's open Monday thru Friday at 8:00 AM. Saturdays and Sundays it opens at 9:00 AM
You may also visit them on Facebook at Ruiz Custom Meats, Inc.