Guide
Shopping, from the square to the mall.
Errands in Cinco Ranch take advantage of the retail woven into the community, while bigger trips head to the centers along Westheimer Parkway and the Katy Freeway. This guide maps the shopping that matters most to residents, from the open-air LaCenterra square to the Katy Mills regional mall.
02 · The Real Options
Five centers, three tiers of shopping.
LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch
Open-air lifestyle center
The community's front porch: boutique shops, restaurants, a central lawn with events, and holiday programming on Cinco Ranch Boulevard.
Visit siteCinco Ranch at Market Center
Everyday retail center
A practical power center at Westheimer Parkway with grocery and daily services close to the community.
Visit siteThe Shops at Cinco Ranch
Local retail strip
A strip of shops and services on Cinco Ranch Boulevard itself, convenient for errands without the freeway.
Grand Lakes Shopping Center
Neighborhood retail
Retail on South Peek Road in adjacent Grand Lakes, minutes from the west side of Cinco Ranch.
Katy Mills
Regional outlet & entertainment mall
About ten minutes up the Grand Parkway: outlet and brand stores, movies, dining, and family attractions under one roof.
Visit siteCenter rosters change with leases, so check current tenant lists on each property's site before counting on any one store.
Grocery & everyday
Shopping for groceries and errands.
Most Cinco Ranch residents do their daily runs at the anchored centers along Cinco Ranch Boulevard and West Parkway, minutes from any neighborhood gate. Gas, pharmacy, and big-box needs are all covered without leaving the Katy area.
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