I've been hearing about how great the food was in this gas station for years but I never stopped to…read moretry them out. Well I was starving and decided to try it out. I called in my order and stopped to pick it up. There were quite a bit of people already in the store ordering food. I overheard one lady telling someone how great the food was and asking what they'd ordered. I ordered the chilaquiles but they forgot to ask me how I wanted my eggs cooked so after I told them I had to wait about 8 minutes for my food. I went with the red salsa and added carne asada with over easy eggs. The bowl was amazing! I will definitely stop back in here for some more great food!

This place is a locals choice for fast food. Locally-owned and more than just a gas station. My…read moredaughter and I had already had our fill of McDonald's breakfasts when she's playing softball out of town. This time she and I wanted something different. She's a connoisseur of fried chicken, and I felt like having a nice breakfast burrito. We ordered that and we were not disappointed. The people there were working fast and used lots of fresh ingredients. There was about 6 others waiting for their order, and a few in line. Didn't seem crowded, and we got our orders in less than 10 minutes. If you happen to find yourself in Shafter and are looking for comfort food, make a Big Stop here.

Came by here to grab some gas the other day and enjoyed my stop. Grabbed some gas and a few goodies…read morefor the road. Nice and clean and cashier was very kind

The coffee was fresh and delicious! The cashier was friendly and nice. Restrooms were one of the…read morenicest and cleanest I've used!

Super clean and air conditioned. Tons of local baked snacks. Huge soda and water options. Slurpees,…read moreslushies, dairy shake type drinks. Extra clean restrooms. Gas about the same price as other brands of gas. Nice shop.

Went in this morning to purchase gas and saw they had a Smiths Bakery. Purchased a chocolate bar,…read moretwo cookies and an apple fritter for a co worker. The apple fritter contains walnuts and I wasn't informed of that. Most apple fritters do not contain nuts. My co worker had to use her epi pen. When I called the store the young sounding girl couldn't have cared less, she stated very matter of factly that all smiths apple fritters have walnuts, as if someone who has never purchased one would know that. I called just to let them know to inform their customers but it fell Upon deaf ears... so buyer beware if you have a walnut allergy.

This is our favorite EV charging stop on the drive from the Bay Area to SoCal. The GM chargers here…read moreare reliable -- usually around 150 kW max before tapering -- and everything around the station is well‑kept. The windshield washer buckets are always full with plenty of soap, and the big trash cans make it easy to clean out the car. Inside, this Flying J has pretty much everything: Taco Bell, Cinnabon, sandwiches, tons of drinks, a lounge area, showers, and clean bathrooms. Super convenient for a quick break. There's also a Jack in the Box next door, and local vendors often sell tacos, honey, and veggies nearby. Great stop all around -- reliable charging, lots of food options, and easy in‑and‑out.

My experience at The Flying J was okay. I was a bit bummed at how packed it got, they definitely…read moreneed more restrooms because waiting in line when you really have to go is no fun. Don't, I repeat, don't come here during a busy holiday; everything will be crowded, and you might end up in an uncomfortable situation while waiting for a restroom. If it's not busy, though, it's a good spot to visit. There's a decent selection of things to buy and look at, the place is clean, and the staff are friendly.

The ladies are super friendly. The food is good, the half…read moreportions are big portions. I would say get a full portion if you're starving starving. It's a super clean store / mini mart. Everything is stocked, all the food items are always available.

This place is lit .The cashier lady was super nice and told me about their Taco Tuesday deal $1.50…read moreper taco. The store got a bunch of cool candy and even some Chinese chips. Definitely coming back

I mostly go to the market. The staff has always been friendly and helpful to me. The store is well…read morestocked and clean. I like that they have later hours than other markets. Shafter rolls up the streets early so it's helpful that I can go here spontaneously and the doors are usually open. I occasionally get gas here and the prices are always better than most of the local gas stations. I read a review by someone and they complained that credit cards are not accepted. This is true but, I'm surprised that this person didn't know that this is a corporate policy and has been in place for many years. The local owners do not have the option to accept credit cards. That is part of the reason Arco is able to provide competitive pricing. The location is a bit tricky to get in and out of, but it is conveniently located.

I've been inside a couple times and both times the cashier did not greet, did not ask if I found…read moreeverything I needed. The store is kept well stocked and it's clean, but it's definitely missing some warmth from employees. Location is great and the app offers good deals.

Indian and Mexican food at a gas station? Oh heck ya!!…read more If you're on the road and want something that isn't fast food and at a decent price I highly suggest this place if you want something hearty and fresh. I got the butter chicken and was able to get Spanish rice vs white rice which went well together. They have samosa 2 for $4.99 but I was too full to get one. They also have Mexican food freshly made to order and the bacon or chorizo burritos are really good and only $6.99. Give this place a try..

I was intrigued by the tiger freeway signs and lions outside the mart but what made us stop here…read morewere the gas prices and pet relief area. I went inside to use the women's restroom and it had a little flood so the friendly staff let me use the men's and guarded the door. Then when surveying the assortment of nuts and treats I heard hilarious Indian rap music playing. I thought to myself what kind of funny place is this ! I went to the counter to pay and the nice lady apologized for the music that her son likes to play it and she tries to rush over and turn it off. I don't mind - that added to the quirkiness of everything. I almost left with a plaster T-Rex but hopefully next time when I come back and try the food which got good reviews. I love the family run authenticity of the place.

Saw this on yelp when researching places to stop in my way to SoCal from the coast. I was intrigued…read moreby the James Dean story and so I stopped here. This was James Dean's last stop before he got into a fatal accident hence his huge cutout outside the gas station. Store was spacious with lots of different snack particularly nuts. Restroom was clean and service was excellent. The young lady who helped me with my nut selection was friendly and helpful. Place wasn't too busy unlike stops alongside I-5. Recommend stopping here. Worth the slightly higher gas prices.

Great stop if your in the area! Has a lot of local harvested nuts with great flavor options! They…read morealso have a huge selection of picked items and jellies and FUDGE!!!! I highly suggest stopping on in and checking out all the amazing varieties of nuts!

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! :)