Valero

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. It was just another quiet night at Valero gas station when a delivery driver pulled up with an unusual request. He asked the attendant if he could use the bathroom—only it wasn’t any ordinary bathroom visit. The delivery driver sheepishly explained that his dog had locked himself in the truck’s cargo area and needed to do his business real bad. The attendant smiled, fetched some snacks from behind the counter, and said, ‘Here, give him these treats while you wait. Shouldn’t take long.’ And indeed, five minutes later, both man and canine emerged, wagging their tails and thanking the friendly attendant for his help.

2. A little boy walked into Valero one morning, eyes wide with wonder as he watched the pump attendant fill up a car. Suddenly, the cash register started playing an old folk song everyone recognized but no one could remember where from. The song continued until another customer—a delivery driver—asked the manager if they were hiring musicians. Everyone laughed, and soon enough, every morning became a musical surprise. The only rule was: always pay for your own coffee before listening to the tune.

3. One foggy morning at Valero, an old man parked his car and stepped inside. The clerk noticed he was struggling to see through the mist, so he announced over the PA: 'Attention, everyone—if you can read this sign, you're closer than five feet!' A delivery driver, hearing the announcement, calmly walked up and said, ‘I can read it just fine.’ He then took off his shirt to reveal a huge tattoo of the exact same sign on his back. Everyone burst out laughing, including the old man who exclaimed, ‘That’s amazing! I’ve been meaning to get one myself!’

4. At Valero, a delivery driver noticed something odd in the parking lot—a mysterious box wrapped in brown paper, left unattended during the early-morning hours. Curious, he approached it but found nothing unusual inside except for an old note saying ‘Free coffee tomorrow.’ The next morning, free coffee appeared—hot, fresh, and mysteriously delicious. Word spread quickly around town, and soon enough, Valero became known not just for gas but also for its daily surprise treat.