McDonald&#x27;s

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My wife and I stopped by this Starbucks for our rest stop on our way to Fremont. My wife was…read morecraving her chai latte so this Starbucks was on our route. We came in the early morning so they weren't as busy. When we walked inside, my wife was able to place her order for her iced chai latte and I just got iced water. She took our daughter to the bathroom to change her diaper but this location doesn't have a changing station in their bathroom. So my wife changed our baby diaper inside Starbucks sitting area. My wife like her iced chai latte, they changed the receipe but the barista was still able to make it the old way for her. Our drinks came out quick and the customer service here was amazing. She got her mom the jalapenos chicken pop and they both like that.

Since I'm the one driving this next leg of our road trip to Vegas, I need me some coffee to keep…read moregoing, especially after eating ribs for dinner! This Starbucks is located right across the street from the big TA truck stop and next to a Subway, if you need something like that. Can't miss it. We do the indoor ordering cause I need to get on the WiFi quick to check some work stuff on my laptop. One last pee stop works too. Service is fine, just a black coffee fill up for me in my big thermos thingy I have. Keeps my coffee hot for a a couple of hours or more. I think you save 10 cents if you bring your own cup or whatever. WiFi is good and I get stuff checked. OK, It's off we go again on the road. I just make sure everybody uses the restroom so we might not have to stop till Vegas .... well, hoping .... anyways.

Unicorn Cakepop

Pickup counter and condiment bar!

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Buttonwillow Liquor And Deli

4.0(4 reviews)

3.8 mi

DELI CLOSED Tiny…read morelittle liquor store. Crowded with all kinds of stuff. Small town gem, but NO DELI!

Looking for a good breakfast burrito- come here! Stopped on our trip from LA to Tahoe and we were…read morenot disappointed! Breakfast burrito with eggs, cheese, bacon, ham, potato- soft fresh tortilla- delicious!! No frills or cushie seating but well worth the extra 5 minute drive off the freeway:) (Sorry no photo but we were hungry and forgot to snap a picture. )

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TA Buttonwillow

3.7(122 reviews)

I usually stop by a travel center for restroom breaks and for their convenient store.. We were on…read moreour way home from NorCal and stopped here for a short break. The restroom (at least for Women) were super clean and huge. Not sure if this is a popular stop destination but it's so clean and huge, def exceeded my expectations. Their convenient store were fully stocked and super clean also. Def recommend this spot if you need a restroom break!

We enjoy using this rest stop for bathroom breaks and getting gas when we are traveling from…read moreNorthern California to Southern California. It never disappoints that it is clean and not crowded at all

The gas here is .20 more than the other three gas stations nearby and the gas has synergy technology.

Store Front

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Tacos El Paraiso

4.0(38 reviews)

Located at the same gravel spot as Titas Pupusas. A orange yellow truck behind them is Tacos El…read moreParaíso. We initially stopped over here for a quick McDonalds bathrooms break and saw a lot of taco trucks along the road. We've never been here before but the food was excellent for a taco truck! Super fresh, super flavorful with the right amount of Mexican spices done right! Not shown was the devoured especial 3 taco Plato and tacos dorados de papas! Highly recommend to try this place out if you're ever stopping off this way!!! Service was extremely quick and friendly. Ambiance of the place with clean tables with cute flower settings to keep it looking fresh. They have a pumping sink to wash your hands or they offer hand sanitizer at the truck when you're ordering your food. They take all major credit cards and zelle or cash! My husband has the Super Burrito de Carne Asada and devoured it within 6 minutes he's Mexican so he would know what tastes good! The fresh salsa was perfectly seasoned and medium spicy! Yummy! Definitely need to keep this one on my tabs if we ever go back this way!

We are superfans of Tita's (the long standing Pupusa truck off I-5 that occupied the same spot of…read moregravel as Tacos el Paraíso) so when it was closed yesterday, we tried Tacos el Paraíso instead, thinking they'd be comparable. Don't be fooled into thinking this too! We waited 40 mins for tiny pupusas (and they got our order wrong). The food itself was fine, but not at all worth the wait, and *nothing* like the heavenly food that Tita's usually provides. Two thumbs way down, next time if Tita's is closed we are going to get back on the road to head up to that Mexican place in the plaza at the Paso Robles exit.

Taco Truck to look for behind Tita's Pupuseria

Loaded with carne asada and avocados the perfect ratio!

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Súper Burrito de Carne Asada

ampm

3.2(45 reviews)

We travel Interstate 5 often. When we find an easy place to get gas plus use the restroom we tend…read moreto frequent the location. To make my list the place must have a clean restroom. This Arco/AMPM meets this criteria of easy access and clean restrooms. As a bonus the gas is on the cheaper side in Buttonwillow and the AMPM has every sort of drink or snack you could think of. If you are near Buttonwillow on the 5, need gas and have to use the restroom this is a safe stop. Warning: be cautious of entering if the person in front of you has been in the restroom for awhile. These are private restrooms and entering after a long wait could be troublesome.

UPDATE: Had to use the restroom again, it smelled bad so I febreezed it :)…read more I finally paid it forward and helped someone with a gallon worth of gas. Additionally, I met a really cute couple with two cute doggos! They're headed to Portland! What a long journey, I hope they and get there safely! This place rocks! :)

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Ez Trip

2.0(31 reviews)

0.2 mi

Convenient place to fill up on gas on the long drive on I-5. There are lots of food options in the…read morearea and also a food mart that is part of this gas station so you can fill up on snacks, drinks, or make a pit stop.

2-20-25 @ 1515 Service was great -…read more Place was clean Coffee on point and managed too Also they have an on demand coffee maker Really good Keep it up

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Union 76 Buttonwillow Auto Truck Plaza

1.7(15 reviews)

Very nice people, clean bathrooms, overall a welcome environment for weary travelersread more

Best example of false advertising I've ever seen. We pulled off the freeway and saw the sign for…read more$3. 09 per gallon. We then proceeded on to the property pulled up to the pump all stated $3. 09 a gallon. We inserted our credit card and the price did not changed, only ater we started the pump amount changed to 3. 39 a gallon. When I talk to the manager, Otis, he said that's our price for cash and credit is 339 you have to see these small sign. It's on the ground behind the bush. They got me once. And I will never shop there again.

Turning off the freeway.

Sign on the ground behind a fence and bush.

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Coming off the freeway

La Jaliciense 2

4.8(31 reviews)

Very good food - got Al pastor burrito supreme and tacos (cabeza, lengua, birria)…read more All the meats were tender and tasty - my personal favorite was cabeza. Burrito was generously sized with a lot of meat. Corn tortillas are made in house. The have a clean covered outdoor area with seating and tables that was nice to sit at.

Best Tacos, freshly made, service is very efficient and helpful, ambiance it's a food truck with an…read morein closure and shade. Highly recommended!

My asada torta

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Eating area is shaded and clean!!

Chevron

2.3(20 reviews)

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On the outside it looks like a Chevron station but when you enter inside you feel like you are at…read more a K Mart that ate a 7-11. Head to the restroom and you pass through the clothing department. Try and relieve yourself and you are distracted by the announcement of a blue light special on the jerky aisle. Why gas stations feel they need to become Sam's Clubs is beyond me. We stop here because most of the time the restroom is clean. Gas is high and the occasional I-5 dumper that will stink up the toilets causes me to only give this place 3 stars. Worth the visit? If you gotta go or on a clock like me, it might be the best around. Just be prepared to pay more for gas and occasionally overcome the stink of an I-5 crapper.

Super easy on off freeway northbound 5. The cashier was friendly. The coffee was decent. There were…read more8 varieties of creamers

Gas pump

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Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

2.7(71 reviews)

This is my go-to spot whenever I'm on the road between the Bay Area and LA. After 2 to 3 hours…read morebehind the wheel, you really need a reliable place to stretch your legs, refuel the car, and grab a hot meal. The Location: Perfectly situated at the Buttonwillow gas station hub. It is incredibly convenient for a quick transition from the highway to a comfortable seat. The facility is a great place to take a rest and make sure your "tummy is comfortable" before the next leg of the trip. The Food: The food is consistently good--hot, fresh, and exactly what you crave during a long drive. My only piece of advice is to double-check your bag before you pull away from the window or leave the counter. While the food is "yummy," they occasionally mix up the specifics. For example, if you prefer all dark meat, you might find a piece of white meat in there if you don't check. Also they just swapped the chicken piece even though you have taken your order to your table. They should not do it as they won't know what customer has done to the food. Overall: A nice, reliable place to have a meal and a necessary break during a long trip. I'll definitely be back on my next drive down south or North!

Coming back from Los Angeles and stopped here for lunch; what a disappointment it was…read more I ordered 3 pieces of Tenders, 6 pieces of boneless wings. Both of them were full of batter; there was a tiny bit of layer of what seem to be chicken. I paid a total of $16.08 for just fried buttermilk batter. Dont buy chicken tendera and boneless wings here!