Whew, that was close! We had such a bad experience at the Buc-ee's in Ennis, TX, I had to do some…read moreserious negotiating to get the hubs to stop at this one on the way back to Dallas. Today's experience was much better. We did have to stop at Starbucks for coffee because Buc-ee's coffee leaves a lot to be desired. Bathrooms were clean. Brisket tacos were very good.

If you're traveling through Texas. Buc-ee's is the place to stop. Clean bathrooms that are not…read morestalls with the giant gap at the bottom. Private bathroom! More jerky than you can imagine. Fresh quality food to go. A gillion has pumps and a ton of charge stations. Stop in, get something ' leave something .

We arrived there around 7:45PM, June 23, 2026, on the way from Houston to Dallas…read more We also went to the Shell on the other side of I-45 in the morning, around 8:57AM. It was a great place to fill up the tank. I filled up the tank with 9.781 gallons, at the cost of $3.399 per gallon.

I'm a Shell of my former self, since pumping gas here. Some of the best prices in the triangle…read more That's a term I made up to describe the area of Texas most commonly traversed... the triangle between Austin, Dallas and Houston. Poor San Antonio. Such a logical point of this triangle and forever left out of the national psyche. This Shell station is part of the Woody's Smokehouse Empire. They almost always have gas that is $0.10 or even 20 to 25 cents cheaper than all of the stations up and down the highway. They also caused the Chevron across the street to have really low gas prices. They have plenty of pumps on both sides of the highway and it's hard not to give them 5 stars.

Tesla charing stations are typically tucked away in the corner of a large parking lot or hidden…read moredeep in the back of a rest stop. What most maps won't show however, is that this particular station is located in an elevated lot, which is essentially the roof of Woody's Smokehouse - Northbound (#1) directly across from the Shell gas station (#2). While the restaurant / gas station is located on St. Mary's St just off of I-45, one will still need to turn into N Fwy Service Road and drive up a slight incline hill to reach the lot. The supercharging site has a dozen Tesla stalls charging at 250kw along with another dozen stalls dedicated to Rivian vehicles. The lot is expansive -- great for space but less so when heat is bouncing off the concrete in full force. The other bit of good news? Woody's Smokehouse is kind of cool. Without going too hard into a review, they've got a good mix of spacious bathrooms, souvenirs for last minute gifts, and a nice selection of BBQ and comfort foods. I'm never going to be mad about stopping to charge the vehicle while perusing all there is to see at Woody's. Not all charging stations / rest stops are created equal but I have to give this Centerville stop a thumbs up for being more than adequate. It's not too crowded and there are bins for garbage disposal. Iny my book, it is a legit destination for charging, resting, and feasting. ___________ (#1) https://www.yelp.com/biz/woodys-smokehouse-northbound-centerville (#2) Not to be confused with the *other* Woody's Smokehouse that is *also* next to a Shell gas station about 100 feet away. I wish I was kidding.

Several stations, including accessible stations, in an 'L' pattern, and also included charging for…read moreRivian EV as well. So to be clear this station is dual branded. I charged here twice and while it was busy I had no issue finding a space. I charged quickly at the standard rate 36 cents. While I charged I rested and shopped at Woody's Smokehouse. There is also a picnic table. Of note: if you are in a wheelchair you cannot get down to the bathroom. It is stairs only.

Who likes Chevr? Anyone? OK cool. Let's get our Chevr On…read more This Chevron is unfortunate to be across the street from the ridiculously cheap Shell station attached to Woody's - so it has to always charge bargain-basement prices. But because of the traffic that comes here for the Jerky and the Barbecue and the low gas prices at Woody's/Shell, they probably get a lot more gas sales then the average Chevron up and down this highway from HOU to DAL. Not my fave hwy, but definitely the best place to get off said hwy. Anyway it's a good gas station with dirt cheap prices for gas

Poor service -- definitely needs improvement…read more I understand there is apparently a sign at Big Madre Tacos & Tortas stating not to walk away from the counter after placing your order. However, I honestly did not see the sign. I simply walked over to the cooler to grab my drink and immediately came right back. There was no one else in the restaurant, so I was surprised that instead of simply letting me know about the policy, they had already wrapped up my tacos without finishing them the way I specifically wanted them. What made the experience even worse was hearing the employees laughing and talking about the situation afterward. I could clearly hear the conversation, and it came across as very unprofessional and disrespectful toward a customer. If there's a policy, that's fine, communicate it to customers instead of assuming everyone saw a sign. And regardless of the situation, customers should be treated with professionalism and respect. DO BETTER.

Time Maxx Centerville Texas Although the store looks good…read morethe management is extremely rude and hateful. They speak to you like you're trash even over the smallest of questions not even accompanied with a hint of a smile. The assistant manager who's name I found out is Tammy must be related to one of the other employees because they will gang up on a person with fowl language and horrible behavior. How can such a good business have these types of people "in charge"?! It was so bad and traumatic for our children to witness that we will be contacting corporate to file a formal complaint. If the videos are good and you can hear her; we may even have grounds for something more. She was actually scary which is totally unacceptable. Don't go here! There are three other places a quarter of a mile away (two woody's and the Exxon) who treat customers kindly as you spend your hard earned money for gas and snacks.

Paid close to $2 dollars just for a cup of ice and accidentally spilled it on my way out I come…read moreback in to refill it and was told I was lying about using the same cup ! Unbelievable over a cup of ice in 100+ degree weather. discriminatory against black people do not shop here !

The gas station part is improved. I got an 8 piece chicken meal yesterday from the Chester's there…read more The chicken was rubber, the biscuits were rock hard. $27 for an 8 piece with 2 sides and 4 biscuits. The entire meal was inedible. I will not return for chicken, just the gasoline.

This review is for the Chester's Chicken inside of the Exxon. The Exxon is great I have no…read morecomplaints about the store itself however the Chester's Chicken inside the Exxon is the worst place I have ever eaten in my life. The chicken was extremely overcooked tough and dry had no flavor, the macaroni and cheese was the worst macaroni and cheese I've ever had, the mashed potatoes were decent but the mushroom gravy if you want to call it gravy, was thick blobby and disgusting. The only thing edible from this place was the fried okra and the biscuits. I'm just not sure how food could be that bad but it was. The Jack in the Box in our town is way above and beyond the Chester's Chicken and that's saying a lot because we've had problems with our Jack in the Box. I will never eat Chester's Chicken again no matter what state I'm in. I pretty much threw $30 away in the trash last night. The only other complaint that I have is that I called my order in and we left 20 minutes later to go pick it up and we still have to wait another 20 minutes to receive our food. I feel like we waited a long time for somebody to overcook our chicken. On the positive side the lady on the phone was very nice when I placed my order. Please do not waste your time or your money or insult your taste buds at this place.

No!!! Do NOT stop here. Each pump has a homemade sign…read morestating a $226 hold will be placed on your credit card. Instead I went into the building and spoke with an employee. In order to fill my tank I had to choose a max dollar amount and THAT charge was held on my card. Returned to my car & filled up. Back to the employee inside to receive an accurate receipt. Waste of my time.

There's a Taco Bell and Cinnabon inside this Pilot stop. This might actually be one of my favorite…read morestops in between Houston and Dallas. The bathrooms are very clean and even have cute planters hanging on command strips - we appreciate the little details. The coffee section is well stocked, and if you're in a rush, don't worry because there are barcodes on the coffee cups that you can take straight to the self check-out.

Convenient gas station right off of the highway! Lots of stations for autos and trucks, and it was…read morepretty empty when I went. There's also a burger king next to the shop for any cravings. Pretty well maintained and clean station

The nastiest Loves I have ever stopped at. Everything was filthy. From the parking lot to the…read morerestrooms to the entire premises. I was hungry but no way I was buying food here. The hot food area was a mess. The staff was super friendly but other than that nothing. Do yourself a favor and drive a few miles down the road to a better gas station

Horrible bathroom Flies and water shooting up out of hole…read more Don't go here! Had a 4 yr old and couldn't use it

Expensive gas... slow pumps... and a dirty looking location…read more It is convenient though right on the main road. Not where I would go on purpose but not the worst location.