Valero Gas Station

Is it really so much to ask to use the bathroom? I stopped for gas and because I REALLY had to go, but no. Not an once of sympathy from the gal at the counter– not even a «Sorry.» Just a no.

My fiancé drives way out of the way to come to this station. I don’t get it. The station is fine. Cheapish. But I’d just go to the cheapish place by my house. Small convenience store, hard to review because I rarely shop at gas stations. It is on a busy street corner. Close to the freeway, but not so close that the price is jacked up.

This Valero station just has a small convenient store. According to Gas Buddy, it is below the average price compared to other gas stations in the area. It is in one of the most awkward spots I would believe a gas station could be. Situated right on Texas street before heading north into Mission Valley towards the 8 freeway, it is not the best spot to go to when there is a lot of traffic. Also, the layout is difficult to maneuver through if even half the station is being utilized by other customers. You will also be charged extra for not using cash. Overall, if you are looking to save gas and even paying with card, this is a good place to go to save a few bucks. However, there are also other Valero stations that are not too far away where the traffic is not as congested depending what time of day it is.

For whatever reason it happened twice already, my identity was stolen. My credit card company just called me and said my card was used at Vons somewhere in Escondido. This happened twice already and for God knows what someone is stealing my credit card information at this location. I’d avoid going to this gas station if I were you.

It’s a gas station alright… The tiny convenience store inside has a little bit of everything even as small as it is. Cash or Debit cards will get your gas 10 cents a gallon cheaper. The other Valero on University and Texas has higher prices so I’ll drive down the street to this one as it isn’t that out of the way and worth it. There are 2 separate areas to fuel up with 4 pumps each. It’s on a traffic congested corner of Texas and Madison Ave so try to avoid it during rush hour if you can. I don’t go inside often, but when I do the staff seems decent.

Cheapest gas station I found in San Diego.
Easy to get in and out.
Close to the freeway.

The woman who works here (glasses, curly hair) is very rude and has no customer service skills. The safety lock on the pump I was using didn’t work properly and as a result was spewing out a lot of gasoline (wasting my money and causing a safety issue). I questioned her about this and she rudely denied it saying I was at fault. This isn’t the first time their customer service is bad. I highly recommend you support another gas station.

What’s there to say about a gas station? For me, it’s all about the price and ease of getting in and out.
This store gets A+++ for price because $ 3.49 a gallon is the cheapest I’ve paid since moving to San Diego 2 years ago. (if only they had this price near my home!)
I took off a star because it’s a little tight to get in and out.
Otherwise, come fill up!

This came up as one of the cheaper gas stations so I went there to top off my rental before returning it. My top off was less than $ 5.00 but on my credit card Valero does a pending charge of $ 100.00! What is that?! All other gas stations charge $ 1.00 until they clear the actual charge except this one. I have never heard of this til now. So note to self if you’re ok with a pending charge of $ 100.00 for a couple dollars from Valero no worries but if you are not comfortable with this, as I am, I would stay away from this place! BTW I HAD to put one star just to post this review :(

GREAT GAS PRICES! HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE especially when the lady is working! She is very very rude and has no idea how to run a business. The guy with the pretty blue eyes and always has a smile on his face has excellent customer service skills. He greets you as soon as you enter the door, very respectful, and goes the extra mile!

It’s a gas station so you really know what you are getting. Definitely one of the lower prices in the area and much better than the price at the station at the bottom of the hill in Mission Valley by about $ 0.30/gallon.

I am very confused by the service in question on these reviews.
This is the closest gas station to my house and it is relatively cheap. Sometimes I go inside to buy something and the person working there rings me up.
I don’t know what more I could ask of a gas station.

I will NEVER go here again! I have been a regularly going to this gas station for the last 3yrs. Today i was yelled at over showing id (which i did… mind you this is buying gas not alcohol) & when i suggested i should start going to another store i was told he didn’t need my business &to get out! Really? No prob. Boycott

They are ripping customers off. First I notice that they add tax to my coffee purchase. I informed them that coffee is not taxed at convenience stores in california. All they did was argue with me. Then when I looked at the receipt closely, I noticed that they are charging the wrong tax rate. They are charging 8.75% instead of 7.75%. So all of you buying coffee, cigarettes, beer, wine or any other taxable items are being over charged.

a gast station loaded with gas and junk food. Centrally located on Elcajon And half-​way between Texas St. and spacious lot. air hose in back.

Eh — it’s a gas station. The location is nice for those of us who live in North Park as it’s right there at the top of Texas. But it’s a pain to get out of (or into if you’re not coming up Texas St).

The only real asset for me is their location, being on the corner of Texas and that M-​street (Madison, Monroe,?? always forget)…otherwise, it’s just a gas station. The people inside are friendly-​enough, never rude. There are drinks and whatnot for the buying… but the annoying televisions they put in that play loudly while you pump, I could do without. I think they are just there to distract you from watching how much money you’re putting into your tank. I have heard, though it’s a rumor I’ve not substantiated, that Valero did support Prop 8… so, for that reason, I do try to go AM/​PM when I can.

Use to my to go station until they started charging more for debit cards!
Have not been since, Bank Debit card was charged as Credit card.
Don’t need that sh==!

As far as gas stations are concerned, this place pretty much blows ass. The people working are pretty lame, they’re always out of ordinary products… like gum and most brands of water… and it can be a pain in the ass to get out of that joint during rush hour traffic.
If you like a crappy selection of goods, angry people and a real chance of getting T-​boned from the folks whizzing by from Texas street… come here.
On the plus side, their coffee is rather good for a gas station. Gotta keep it real there, son. +1 star.

This used to be a great Valero station. Then its ownership changed hands. Now everything you do is loaded with tax-​cheating bullshit and credit card hatred. Screw you, Texas Street Valero.
I use a gas-​discounting credit card. So what do you do? You friggin’ remove your old pumps and you go to split pricing. Cash is cheap, credit is expensive, and debit can MAYBE get the cash price.
Who the hell are you, the credit-​nazi? Is there some belief system issue? Is the use of an interest-​bearing account somehow wrong? Screw you anyways. Split pricing is bullshit.
When I did try to use the debit card I carry, it took several tries to get it to recognize debit. Otherwise, I would have been stuck with the credit price. Your son came out and specially timed pressing the button.
What the hell, man? He said, «You need the magic touch.»
Maybe that magic touch is my fist smashing through someone’s grill, or putting a special spin on the brick when I hurl it. I don’t know.
Maybe it’s the special touch that requires going in and getting your scam artist partner to press the button just so, which I am sure you are glad to do after using that scam to ass-​rape grannies and more harried travelers for their cash en masse.
Die. Your pricing is reasonable, but not enough to make up for this and make you A-​OK. I also note the million-​dollar loan guarantee you got for the business from the feds. I hate you even more now.
I wonder if the home country was sold out for your SBA guarantee, you mercenary thief. Somo, as in Arkan? GOP graft in that package? I’ll bet that’s so!
I note that you also like to apply for and then withdraw applications for liquor licenses in my county, as shown here:
You suck.