Fort Sam Houston Exchange

Thank you to the Exchange staff for giving us the opportunity to meet Malcom Brown! It’s an awesome thing y’all do! Thank you for all you guys do.

I did not know Fort Sam Houston had a new exchange until I got there, so I unfortunately do not have a lot of photos. But I was pleasantly surprised by a completely new building and new look, as well as a big parking lot.

The Exchange is located fairly close to the Commissary, so it was not difficult to locate. It is designed to function much like a modern mall, only a little smaller. The ceiling and walls are high. The main exchange foor space is at least twice the square footage of two Best Buys and is divided into several departments; if you do not see what you want, I found two sales associates who gladly pointed me in the right direction. I did not find a U.S. American flag and pole set, but that's on me since I waited until the day before Flag Day; normally, the Exchange will have several.

As I explored the new surroundings, I noticed a James Avery Jewelery Department in the main store. Looking further for sports wear, I noticed men and women's Brooks, New Balance, and Nike running shoes at a good Exchange price. Looking around, I found some stylish Champion running shorts for $20 bucks. Because the Exchange is new, I spent much more time in the main store than I planned. Check-out was mostly self-checkout, and a friendly associate was there to help people like me who were not used to the Exchange check-out process.

Before entering the main exchange from the parking lot, there are smaller stores and fast-food restaurants. There seems to be more space than the previous Exchange, but it's more conventional than businesses scattered haphazardly. Some are familiar, like a barbershop and watch repair shop; others are unique, like a "Lost Cowboys Boot Store" and specialty stores for "Grunt" products and "5.11" clothing. There is also a large pharmacy: I do not know if it replaces the older pharmacy located elsewhere on base, or supplements it, but it certainly looks more comfortable.

On the other end are fairly typical fast-food restaurants like Subway.
I didn't stay for lunch and did not know I would be doing a review, but it appears to me some of the departments and small businesses were planned because of customer popularity. My only photo is the twenty dollar pair of Champion 🏃‍♂ running shorts.

Have a great time shopping at the new Exchange!

Update, 8/18/23. Good place to buy a Casio watch.

Update, 3/27/24. Not real happy with their "replace of defective merchandise" policy. It isn't as fair as other retailers.

I'm a vet so I love going to base. Plus every employee I encounter is great to me. Especially ( I'm sorry I forgot his name) short blondish gentleman at the electronics department. Great great guy. Very helpful and Knowledgeable.

HUGE upgrade over the old BX. Massive selections and pretty decent food options! I've enjoyed coming here while staying on base during my PCS in. Especially coming from our BX at Yokota, this place is awesome!

If you're looking for an eyebrow/face threading place, look for Brow Arts at JBSA FSH BX.

The hours are:
Monday - Saturday: 10:30am to 5:30pm
Sunday: 10:30am to 3:30pm

I have been coming here since Summer 2018 and haven't had any complaints!!

Has all you need honestly. It has little stores in the hallway areas and all sales people are very nice. Don't steal from here, we have had a lot of people trying too. Don't do it, they will catch you.

This is a huge PX. You'll find items here that are available at other exchanges. This has the best food court in JBSA.

Friendly people who go out of their way to help. Good selection of items one would find at Target, usually of good quality. For military folks who get paid less. Any profits go back into the base community in the form of other services and benefits for the base.

Super big store with nearly everything. The patio outdoor area had super nice employees ready to help us load our truck.

It's a great place to get everything you need, including food. Everyone is super helpful and nice. I 🧡 my military installations!

I feel so bad, I didn't get the associate name that helped us but she was super friendly and welcoming. Thank you ma'am you made our visit a great one.

Your standard base exchange. Clean and organized.

Found everything we needed and the things we needed help finding the workers there stepped up and helped
Very clean store. Highly recommend

One of the bigger and best stocked AAFES PX's in San Antonio. If you are looking for discount prices they always have plenty of merchandise on numerous clearance racks. If you are shopping for high end clothing and accesories they have them in stock as well.

Visited the new Fort Sam Houston Exchange and was amazed by the new updates to the food court. Today I bought Hot Wings and they are delicious.

Always enjoy shopping at Fort Sam. Prices are good and people are friendly. It's nice to have good place for service and veteran's to shop.

Very nice place, big aisles well stocked, very friendly staff.

In all my years, this is the best Post Exchange by far!!! Great food selection and many stores to choose from, including Grunt Style, which absolutely made my day!!

Wow such a nice new exchange! It reminded me of a mall, so bright, airy, and modern. Loved visiting this exchange.

Great accommodations . Repeat visit and stay.