Im going to be harsher on the rest drop than others because Buc-ee's has set the bar so high…read more I grew up around smaller Buc-ee's and was in shock went I saw my first Gas Pro Shop mega location. This Giddings spot is tiny but mighty with a small deduction of the normal beaver fare, clean restrooms and drink stations, and a fair amount of pumps. However, they lack the quality I have come to expect. Specifically, the coffee station gained my ire this time. The last 2 times I have stopped here, the coffee was bad. Like Circle K bad. Burnt and tasteless. And they lack the space for the cold creamers to hide the flavor. The carafes are too low to fit a large cup under so you have to tilt them, risking hot coffee split across your hand. At least it isn't as hot as McD's.

Though this isn't a typical Buc-ee's in size, it's still pretty great. They've got all the staples,…read moreBeaver Nuggets and so forth. This location is comparable to the size of any "normal" convenience store. Think 7-11 and the like. Again, though it's smaller, they've got all the quick grabs we know and love. Great service. Clean store. Yay, to the B to the E...Buc-ee's!

In the small town of Giddings this is an oasis for mankind! Seriously! There just is not too much…read morein Giddings... a half hearted Buc-ee's (something so small they should really be ashamed to call it a Buc-ee's),a Walmart that has 3 isles of groceries... and a cornucopia of fast food or bad food places. In this sea of mediocrity there is a small light... a semblance of possible civilization.... and it's called Rattlers. A decent price for gas in a small town, lots of fast pumps, a large convenience store, a walk in beer cooler, a Burger King attached, and the bathrooms are clean! Hallelujah! (One knock... the staff could not care less about the customers!) Get you gas, grab a 6pk, load up on snacks... and enjoy life in a little place called Giddings.

We stopped here to use the facilities and get a cup of coffee, the bathrooms were nasty and the…read morecoffee was average at best, do yourself a favor and use the Buc-ees right down the street.

The smell of smoke is so overpowering when you walk through the door! I didn't buy any snacks…read morebecause I was afraid they would taste like cigarettes.

I love stopping into this place whenever I'm driving into Houston on 290 -- the people are so…read morefriendly! And okay, maybe the bulk of the items are agricultural. But the couple of racks of cute trinkets make this a fave stop for me (I hate driving) -- I got some fancy decorative + scented candles on one wick (soaps-on-a-rope style, so you cut off a candle when you need one) when I needed a quick gift, and on my most recent trip I found some ridiculously cheap gift bags + tissue sets (like $0.50, regularly at $4!!). I know, makes you want to be friends with me, right ;)? I'm just saying: if you like looking at some lawn art, bird feeders, crosses, belt buckles, crafty things, and like surprises -- or just want a quick place to stretch your legs that's not just a regular ol convenience store -- stop in :)

I stopped here on the way from Austin to Houston to use the restroom and pick up some snacks. I…read morealso found some great gifts and a purse for myself. I love the rockers and swings and will probably come back to get one in the near future. People were very friendly and helpful, even if they didn't have all the answers about the furniture (which is sold on consignment, I take it). Definitely worth stopping by if you're traveling 290.

Yesterday morning when I was driving to work I realized that I'd forgotten to eat/bring breakfast,…read moreand remembered that there was a place on the way that advertised breakfast tacos. I made sure I had a little bit of cash and decided to try my luck. Not sure whether this place is still a gas station or is a former gas station ... they do still have pumps but I dunno if they're functional. When I walked in I was confused because it just looked like a convenience store, and I didn't see any employees. Then I saw the counter in the back and a woman working there. I decided to see if I could order in English (native Texan so I do know the Spanish words for basic breakfast taco components, but I wanted to know if I'd be able to come back and order something more complicated), so I asked for a breakfast taco with potato, egg, bacon, and cheese. She understood, made sure I wanted just one, and pulled out a huge homemade tortilla, then loaded it up with all of the ingredients. She then asked if I wanted salsa, and when I replied in the affirmative she got a squeeze bottle out of the refrigerator and put some on the taco. She then wrapped the taco up and put it into a paper bag with some napkins, and started talking to the next customer. I was unsure about paying since she'd dismissed me without asking for payment and I hadn't seen anybody else, but when I walked up to the cash register at the front a man appeared and told me the taco was $2.50. I was surprised as that seems pretty steep for a breakfast taco, but well, it was more than twice the size of the ones I usually get, so whatever. I ate the taco when I got to work. The highlight was definitely the homemade tortilla. The bacon was pretty good, it was in bite-size pieces (rather than whole stringy strips or bacon-bit size) and was crispy like I like it. The potatoes were cooked well if a little bland. Eggs seemed a bit greasy but that's to be expected. Cheese was cheese, and I'm glad she went easy on the salsa because it was pretty oily and spicy. Usually I get hungry for lunch by about 10am (I still wait at least an hour after that to eat though) because usually I eat a bowl of cereal, or a yogurt, or a granola bar for breakfast. Yesterday I just ate my salad out of habit ... that taco was so filling that I didn't even get hungry for lunch. Guess I could have cut it in half and had half for breakfast and half for lunch, so that makes it a good value for the $2.50. Not sure whether this foray into Giddings breakfast tacos will be the last, or the first of many.

Stopped here yesterday on the way from Austin to Houston and I'm glad I did. Sadly, they didn't…read morehave the homemade tortillas that I had heard about, but the tacos were still excellent. I had two tacos, one with perfectly seasoned carnitas and one with juicy pastor. Salsas were quite good too. Don't be put off by the look of the place (it's a little run down). To me, it's on the verge of 5 stars. Slightly fresher condiments and homemade tortillas would put it over the top.

Skip this Chevron even though it's the first Chevron you'll see heading east on 290 in the Giddings…read more"area." The Chevron in downtown Giddings is cheaper! The gas worked fine in my car; I was just annoyed that I paid 5 cents more per gallon than I had to.

Love this gas station! They are super friendly and 1 of the cheapest gas stations in town.read more