On the NE Corner of I-69C (Highway 281) and Montecristo, this is a relatively new and nice Stripes convenience store with both gas pumps and diesel for trucks. There is easy access off and on the expressway. They have lots of parking and room to maneuver for both cars and 18 wheelers. Though, it is not a full truck stop as there are no showers, nor a truckers' lounge. It is nicely landscaped and looks clean.
There is a main entrance on both the east and west side of the building and parking all around. The parking lot is well lit at nights.
As most Stripes, this one has a Laredo Taco kitchen and offers their famous "breakfast tacos" (burritos) with freshly made flour tortillas and many filling options. For the price, it's hard to beat for a hearty breakfast. They also serve lunch burritos and plates.
The store sells lots of drinks, both cold and hot, snacks, and an assortment of basic groceries, first aide items, over-the-counter meds, car stuff like oil and fluids, ice, etc.
I haven't seen the bathrooms, but I assume since it's a relatively new build it's in good working order and nice. The rest of the store seems well maintained.
The clerks seem efficient and were able to calculate how to give me correct change when the bill came to 19.27 and I gave them a twenty dollar bill and two pennies...
Their gas prices are a tad higher than just down the road at Murphy Gas, but after all, it's a convenience store. read more