1606 US-290, McDade TX 78650
“One of the best locals around. This food is such great to-die-for taste. If you find yourself down 290 past Elgin going into McDade or from Paige into McDade you'll find Scales slightly hidden within an extended gas station but this is a true cafe attached by the extension of the convenient store. Red beans and rice, the gumbo, just about anything we've had here is cooked to perfection, truly an original but wonderfully unique taste too. Do NOT mis-out on this food when driving thru the 290 portion of McDade. You'll be happy you stopped in! And the proprietors such great folks too. The love is in the food!”
1148 TX-21, Bastrop TX 78602
“Had to stop for coffee and restrooms and this corner store is so clean and well put together that I had to take a minute to write a review. Lady that works here really cares, both bathrooms were very clean, coffee station was super clean and coffee tastes great. I’ll bee back!!”
2802 TX-21, Paige TX 78659
“Small and quaint. The selection is small compared to other gas stations, but the beer is always cold. The homemade chili is awesome. And they had supplies that major retailers ran out of.”
3863 US-290, Paige TX 78659
“The store is a nice place to stretch your legs, get gas or grab snacks. Gas is comparable to others in this area. It's a clean , friendly gas and gift store !”
201 US-290, Elgin TX 78621
“To be honest, I've had mixed experiences at this station. It is not uncommon for pumps to be out of order temporarily. However, that is to be expected. The reason I come here exclusively is, they sell E85. E85 is usually in stock, decent price, and every time I have measured the ethanol content is dead on at 85%. Exactly what I needed. Prices otherwise are solid. Employees have been helpful and reasonably friendly in my experience. Never tried any of the food or anything. But, if you're looking for E85 in the elgin area, this is the place to go!”
106 Quarter Horse Loop, Paige TX 78659
“I unabashedly spend $80+ a week here on one product, the locally brewed craft brew Buckethead. They keep 2 rows in the beer cooler, amazing for such a small store. I have become semi invalid in recent years, and the wonderful women here will get my usual order when they see me and carry it out for me. Try getting that from any other convenience store!”
101-105 Lba Dr, Bastrop TX 78602
“Newer c-store with all the usual items, plus some tourist-y offerings like hats (all types, sombreros included) & shades. Staff were really kind and engaged with their patrons.”
233 Hwy 290 Frontage Rd, Elgin TX 78621
“The ladies working here in the mornings are too amazing- we don’t deserve them. Their kindness and loveliness is only surpassed by their delicious breakfast tacos. Bless you ladies!”
410 Hwy 290 E, Elgin TX 78621
“This place has the best food the birria tacos are amazing along with everything else they cook. Wild Taco inside this place is awesome. The restrooms are clean contrary to some of the comments that other people have falsely claimed. The photos aren't even of the same place.”
112 FM 696, Elgin TX 78621
“Good spot for a quick stop. They’ve got a ton of drinks and snacks, plus a beer cave which is nice. Plenty of pumps, but gas is a little on the expensive side. Restrooms could be better, but fine for a quick in and out. Easy access off 290, which helps a lot. Food options are solid too with a Mexican spot, Krispy Krunchy Chicken, and Hunt Brothers pizza. They’ve got fresh coffee and sweet tea, and some seating inside if you want to eat. Open 24/7 with an ATM inside.”
962 US-290, Elgin TX 78621
“Great place to stop to fuel up, take a restroom break, grab a road trip snack, or various food items, drinks (regular and adult), and other convenient store goods. The staff was very nice, the store was clean, and the restroom was pretty clean.”
847 State Hwy 95, Bastrop TX 78602
“Kind of hoping I got the two veleros not mixed up this one should be in Bastrop it's across from Pizza Hut and the owners and workers are awesome beyond be blessed”
511 N Main St, Elgin TX 78621
“Great local gas station. Building is always clean, there is a basic variety of snacks and drinks. There is a amazing beer selection in the "beer freezer". Staff goes above and beyond making sure only people who are customers are hanging around, so I always feel safe. Gas prices are always the lowest or second lowest in town. Quality gas that will not mess your car up.”
2537 TX-21 #101, Paige TX 78659
“3 showers, wide parking spots. Police cars cruising sometimes, making this place more safe. 100000 snacks. Don't blame them for reserved parking, probably local truck owners like to park they trucks here every day. They have pizza and very good coffee.”
2537 TX-21, Paige TX 78659
“Just stopped by for a quick visit. The store is nice. The employees were friendly. The bathrooms were clean. They have a variety of items to choose from and a good selection.”
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