Carwash guy (Marco) retaliated against me for advising Arco manager; "Sharif" of his chronic problem of being busy socializing with his girlfriend "Liz/Elizabeth" (who clerks at this gas station inside the AMPM) by advising me that "it would be better" to inflate my car's tires by an additional 5lbs. This "advice" from Marco ended up damaging my right front tire which had to replaced. When I contacted and advised Arco manager; "Sharif" of what his "vindictive employee Marco" had done, Arco manager; "Sharif" said that even though "Marco" was "a lot of trouble" to him; he had to "protect himself" ("at my expense"), and "absolutely nothing" was done. read more

I have been a customer of this store for 10 years. The customer service was great until 2 years ago. There is an Associate who works there who is rude, unprofessional, racist and makes fun of customers in Spanish. She doesn't realize that I speak and understand Spanish and slang words as well. I have never been rude to her or any Associate there and do not deserve to be treated that way! I spoke to her calmly and respectfully about her behavior and learned later that she told all of the employees that they were rude to me! Needless to say, that this overly tattooed, immature, sour-faced (except when she is making fun of people), young woman will probably never excel in her limited life and unfortunately was probably never raised to be respectful and with dignity. The Manager of this business should be more vigilant of employees like her. I now rarely go to this store and frankly, AMPM should be more aware of this kind of disregard, disrespect and racist attitude Associates like her have towards customers. read more

Why are people lowballing this GAS station? Yes, it's busy, and it's busy for a reason. Great gas at a Great Price! Top Tier Gas here with a savings of 30 cents per gallon! Not sure why "yelpers" with no friends want to give 1 star reviews with as few words as possible. It's their life, their prerogative (like Bobby Brown said) but they're missing the point when you review a GAS station based on your experience of buying a gatorade or hot dog. I have never had a bad experience here and I have never had a fantastic one. It's a gas station not the Ritz Carlton. Should workers be rude? No, never! So I get it but do you get me? Never tried the car wash and don't need to. It doesn't hold a candle next to Conserv Fuel's down the road on the 101 and Betteravia. But they do have Dodger Dogs here and they are just as good as the $6-8 ones at Dodger Stadium. So expect lots of peeps, don't expect too much from the workers, and gas up with a Dodger Dog in your other hand. 5 stars in my Yelpus Maximus book! read more

Arco Gas Station - Arco Top Tier - Gas Stations Near Me - Santa Maria, California

I needed gas. I was in the area. As soon as stepped out the car, I actually was approached by someone asking for money. I did my job and left. The gas prices are decent. The area is ... . If you get your gas and just do you, you should be fine. read more

I like this gas station because of all their refreshments and drink options... They have a ton. The gas isn't my favorite but it is cheap. They keep their store and pumps fairly clean and their car wash is one of my favorites. I will keep driving if my kids need a restroom because theirs isn't very well kept, but for a quick in and out, this works well. The attendants are always nice and welcoming. read more

I stopped by for some snacks last night and the graveyard shift worker acted like I was bothering him by buying some snacks. No Good evening or Have a good night or Thanks ....just a sourpuss look on his face. Fast forward to the next morning I stop in for gas and a breakfast sandwich and I point out to the girl that it's past the sell by time marked on the sandwich. So I asked her "Whats the deal on these old breakfast sandwiches? Are they discounted, half price, free maybe. She tells me that if I dont want it then they won't sell them past the time. She asked me So do you want it? I said No and she grabbed it and threw it in the trash. What a pleasant girl. She rather throw food away then sell it ar a discount. And once again No Good Morning, Have a nice day etc. Just a sourpuss look on her face like my business is more bothersome than anything else. I realize they are cashiers at a gas station and thats not there dream job but Smile once in awhile and everybody would be happier. I'll only stop here again if it's an emergency. read more

absolutely disappointed this morning. I went there to get my coffee and my croissants and there seems to be these two girls which I found out today is mom and daughter and they're always making me feel really uncomfortable like I don't belong there or something, so what happened today was The daughter Was cashing me out at the register and was touching my food constantly seeing that it was upsetting me. I asked her to stop she continued to do so And also was saying I need to see what the fuck these are. so I repeated what she said you need to see what the fuck these are OK great I called for the manager Liz she came over just to have the young girls back and say while shaking her head smiling as if it was a joke when that comment that Mac made, embarrass me made me feel disrespected her work I think and her customer service are a complete reflection of her intelligence and her mother's parenting so she yells out Mom and here comes Mom from the back of the store cussing at me call me a bitch. Tell me fuck and fuck you and don't talk to her daughter like that Liz, the manager continue to have both of their backs and say don't talk to her daughter like that. That's her daughter don't talk about her daughter like that. That's her daughter I don't give a shit those are your employees. I am your customer, I've been here for a long time never been disrespected like this in my life. Disappointed in you can't believe you would allow this. and thank you for showing me and all these other people in here the type of professionalism you guys present it's cheap it's it's unprofessional and it's making you guys look exactly like that it's making the store look like that I wouldn't be surprised if people stopped going there, and you guys started losing more and more customers as you go until you guys are officially closed because I can tell right now from the reviews is that this place has a reputation for having cheap employees simple minded, ignorant, arrogant, selfish, rude, disgusting people working for ampm. the only reason that the gas prices are cheap is because nobody knows how to calibrate the gas pumps so therefore you're getting charged less money but for less gas also it's not necessarily cheap. You're just getting scammed. in conclusion and altogether I give This place is zero out of 10. read more

I go to this gas station pretty much every week. I also go inside to purchase drinks, etc. The ladies are always so friendly and kind (men too!). I never have to wait long, and if there is a line, they quickly call for backup. Gas prices are excellent as well. I tell people all the time to get gas here! read more

The staff is just as cheap as the prices. None of the employees seem to be happy nor do they greet people as they enter the front doors. A smile at least smile can go a long way for some people. read more

My experience at am pm Santa Maria The manager sherif was so rude!!! 7:15am 8/9/12 Walk in and got some coffee and I ask my friend if the coffee is cold or hot. I realize i got a cold coffee. I guess I was still not fully awake. Too early. So I got the cover anyway n plan to buy it. manager sherif heard me saying "if they coffee was cold or hot" this is what he said Sherif: " that's cold!! See the sign?? he pointed n say see! it says ICED! And said You should read the sign first so that it won't go to waste. (said it loud in a rude demanding bossy way ) I felt so disrespect. Reason being was first of all I was not talking to the manager If the coffee was hot or cold. N plus I did not waste the coffee. I already covered it and plan to buy it anyway. He should not be treating customer That way!! I felt like he was steppin all over me!! N made me look bad That's how bad I feel. Its sad to have this experience because the location Is close by my home. But this experience made me to decide that even though it's close by. For now I will NOT come back to am pm Santa Maria again. He does not deserve to be in that position if he treat customer that way. I talked to him in the counter and explain to him that I did not waste it. N see that I'm buying it. He made me more upset because he don't even making a eye to eye contact. N all he said was that good that your buying it thank you and he stop talking to me and finish what ever doing and walked away. He did not even say sorry for inconvenience. read more

Vacuum station didn't work. Half of the car wash station didn't work. My car was soaking wet when I left the wash. Worst of all they don't except credit cards... It's almost 2019. What kind of gas station doesn't except credit cards!! Next time I'll drive the extra half mile to a gas station that is actually functioning. read more

Used to offer the cheapest gas in town but now that Costco gas is here I think they have this place beat. Great place to come if you need gas and find yourself on this side of town. This location offers a car wash option if needed, and of course all the snacks, drinks, etc that you may need. I don't think this place has alcohollic beverages for sale though so it's not like most gas stations. Interesting. read more

This place is always busy and you have to wait forever. You can't use a credit card here either. They also have horrible music playing all day. Can't believe the City hasn't made them shut it off since it is 30 ft away for a residential neighborhood. I feel sorry for the people that live close to this place. read more

It's the cheapest gas around, and right near my house, so I stop by this AMPM pretty regularly. It's clean and new, and has a car wash, which is a plus. There are often some shady characters around, and in the mornings it can get busy, but it's a gas station... Overall no real complaints. read more

Worst gas station in the world. Traffic is always insane in the parking lot and you have to wait ten minutes or longer for a gas pump. They don't take credit cards only cash or debit which is frustrating and inconvenient. Most of their pumps pump one cent a second which is ridiculous. I wouldn't stop here unless it is your only option. read more

The majority of the employees do not know the meaning of customer service. At least a HI or a THANK YOU

Every time i go the gas pump stops before your money is up there pumps are not calibrated right stop going there there rip offs

So happy they built this. I live around the corner, very convenient and great service.

This place is always busy, a reflection of constantly having the lowest prices in town. Most of the clerks seem bored and like they could care less but the attendant outside is a cool dude. read more

Worst gas station in town. Cheap prices, but you better have lots of time. It isn't any busier than any other volume gas station but has the slowest clerks that seem like they would rather have all customers go elsewhere. With the line going out the door, if you're lucky, some kid with a bunch of hardware stuck in his face will come out to reluctantly help. Seems to be the norm for thus location so I will remember not to use this station anymore. Somebody from corporate needs to gave an anonymous look at this station read more

Went in to get gas. I told the clerk I wanted $18 on pump #2 he put it on pump #10. When I went in and told them I didn't get my gas he said well to bad someone else got your $18 worth of gas, and then told me he wasn't going to refund the money or give me gas that I was SOL. So I demanded to talk to the manager and he told me the same thing. When I told him I will never shop here again he said good we don't want you here anyway. Worst service ever. Beware of this gas station they will steal your money. read more

I went to this gas station when it first opened the car wash, the car was still dirty so I told the acting manager and she came out and said it looked fine to her and would not refund my money...would not let me go threw again either and I won't go there again!!! Then I talk to my mom today and she went there last night to get gas and gave the girl $20 for gas, the pump did not work so she went back in and the girl said she would send the guy out , then the girl realized she put it on wrong pump and told my mom she could pay another $20 or leave and that my mom gave her the wrong pump # (she goes there all the time) it was her fault. My mom went to police station today and filed a complaint, if this happens to you call the cops out at the time it happens and they'll come out take a report and there are video cams there to verify... the better business bureau will file it as well. These people are rude and thieves. Beware especially if you are older. read more