Valero

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Valero, a regular exclaimed one morning, ‘I swear I saw a ghost filling up my tank!’ Employees just smiled and nodded—after all, strange things had been happening lately. Finally, an old delivery driver asked curiously, ‘Hey, does anyone else see that ghost?’ Everyone burst out laughing, realizing it was just their friendly neighborhood cat, Valeria, who loved hanging around the pumps for treats.

2. At Valero, a voice crackled over the intercom one foggy morning: 'Attention, everyone—we’ve got a new pump attendant today. Please be extra polite!' A delivery driver pulled up and asked for gas. The intercom crackled again: ‘Sir, our new guy is still learning—he might ask you some strange questions.’ A few minutes later, an old man approached with a bucket of water, saying, “Excuse me, sonny, do I fill it up halfway or three-quarters?” Everyone laughed as the driver nodded wisely. Valero became known for its friendly atmosphere—and occasional quirks.

3. At Valero, an elderly gentleman asked the attendant one day, ‘Do you ever get customers who order gas with their minds?’ The attendant smiled and replied, 'Only once or twice a week!' A few minutes later, another customer—a delivery driver—asked if he could fill up his tank using only thoughts. The old man chimed in, laughing: 'Son, I’ve seen some things here, but that’s pushing it!'

4. At Valero, a sign appeared overnight: ‘Fill up your tank and win a free coffee!’ The next morning, every car had a full tank—and no coffee. A few days later, an old man drove in and asked for his free coffee. The attendant smiled and replied, 'Sir, you won on the first day!' The man looked puzzled, then laughed heartily. 'Guess I'll just keep coming back until I win again,' he said, refilling his tank with a mischievous grin.