Eagle Pass – Most days, downtown Eagle Pass lands many people thanks to its proximity to the town’s borders. People just a few blocks from Mexico cross the way our country brings business to both sides. One of the most popular stops in Lone Star State for foreigners and locals is Eagle’s groceries. “I remember getting in trouble all the time to steal candies. My grandfather would say, ‘Man, I see him stealing candies from the shelf,'” Jame Rodriguez said. Ta.
Jaime has not checked out his family legacy. He flies Eagle groceries high for those who like the feel of a small town market. “I grew up in this shop,” Jaime said. “It was started by my grandfather in 1938, so as a little boy, we stepped in here. This place was huge for us. We came here, we cleaned up the floor and we were able to eat meat. I was working in the market. And I think my parents are in the early 80s. And now we are here, I am now still a family business and thriving in downtown Eagle Pass. I’m in charge of that.”
Eagle’s grocery stores include South Texas Staples, including chili peppers, avocados and large meat markets. You will also always find Jaime’s parents, Benjamin and Angelica Rodriguez, still working on the floor. “My parents are both 80 years old and they are still at work every morning and they are here all day from Monday to Sunday,” Jaime said. “So they set the bars high for people like me, especially my son, who grew up at the age of these tech. So, in many cases, they were the first one here And they will leave in the end.”
Jaime’s parents played a key role in running a successful business, the front-end and the back. “My mom, she’s the CEO, the CFO, the COO, and whatever you want to call her, I think she has a business knack,” Jaime said. “My father has been rocking the hands of customers for the past 20 years, as long as I can remember. People come in and say hello to him every day as he walks the door, and he Thank you for your sponsorship, he walks him down, says goodbye to them, and thankes him along the way.”
Another side of the Eagle grocery store that stands out is an incredible amount of racks hanging from the rafters. “In the 1980s, our guardian city in Mexico began calling us Latienda los Ganados because they came in and everyone saw all the deer hanging from the wall,” Jaime said. I said. “So they started calling us Latienda Los Ganados, called the Deer Shop, and it got stuck.”
Back in the 40s, each mount has a story of sorts. “My grandfather had great relationships with all ranchers. We were the only business in the 50s, 60s and 70s. Access to hunting on the ranch,” Jaime explained. “So we grew up in Texas to be able to hunt these whitetails before Whitetails became a big business. My first deer killed with my grandparents, it was here. It’s somewhere. Then the deer I killed with my sons is now hanging inside. Many Texans descend here and hunt, and they do the deer we have in the store. Look and say, “Amazing.” ”
Even in Eagle grocery stores, it’s not a family tradition to bag large amounts of money every winter. In the end, this family is big about calling it “gigs.” “I went to school at A&M,” Jaime said. “My eldest son is a graduate of Texas A&M College Station. My second son is a graduate of Texas A&M College Station. My third son is scheduled to graduate from Texas A&M College Station in May. , my fourth son is at Maze Business School at Texas A&M College Station, where he graduated in 2024.
Countries, states and borders have seen major changes over the years, but Eagle grocery stores remain the same. A family-run business dedicated to serving the community, enjoying the South Texas lifestyle and catching a bit of Aggy Football on Saturdays. “We’ve seen our business grow,” Jaime said. “I’ve seen customers come, and I’ve seen the love and passion my parents had, not just for this business, but for downtown Eagle Pass. And I told them, ” My goal was to make sure this family business and their heritage continues to flourish.” So, when you think of downtown Eagle Pass, you can think of the Benny and Angie Rodriguez, the Rodriguez family, and the businesses they created in downtown Eagle Pass. So it’s important for me to continue that legacy in my community. ”
