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    Pala Mini Mart

    3.7 (21 reviews)
    InexpensiveConvenience Stores
    Closed 7:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    This stuff is so good!!
    Aiko M.

    Usually I stop at Daniel's for a restroom break and to pick up snacks, but I wasn't the driver on this desert trip so we came here. Actually, we made two stops... one on the way, and one while we headed home. Both trips, the women's restroom was surprisingly clean and well-maintained. On the way there, I picked up snacks and energy drinks and they were pricey... but they carry an orange-juice beef jerky that reminded me of the Chinese fruit jerkies I grew up with. Gas was expensive (though not by SD and Riverside County prices) compared to the station at the foothill of Valley View Casino... I thought it would be on par with that place before arriving. On the way home, we shared a Boar's Head sandwich combo. The bread was fresh even at night, and the sandwich full of meat. There was plenty of space for us to park away from the action at the gas station. Overall, a worthy stop for desert trips. Pros: - clean, well-lit, no homeless - friendly - unique beef jerky selections (Jeff's Orange a Peel!) - sandwich combo deal Cons: - gas a bit pricey by reservation standards but par for the course in So Cal

    A turkey sandwich
    Rodney G.

    It was my first time ordering sandwiches here. I was pleasantly surprised by how much food is offered here. If you want to buy meat by the lb. or just get some sandwiches you can. The cost of the food is reasonably priced and it's made fresh to order. The staff is very friendly and helpful. You also have a variety of choices of chips, sodas, beer , candy, or whatever to your cravings may be. My overall score at this Pala Mart is a 4.5 star. I look forward to trying their breakfast and pizza soon. It's a definite try, Yelpers. Enjoy my friends.

    Breakfast menu inside the mart.
    Aryo S.

    --Atmosphere, Service & Parking-- Attached to a gas station, this mart has a good range of items as one can expect. It's a decent size, clean, with a little eatery (deli) inside. Besides the various stores in any of the casinos nearby or random stores around, I think this would be a good place to pick up anything you may need. There's some spots in front of the place to park in, and if you're getting gas, you can quickly pop in to purchase stuff. ---Food, Drinks, & Prices--- The deli inside features breakfast sandwiches and the like, as well as lunch stuff. The mart itself features all the usual suspects like candies/chocolates, chips, sodas, various drinks (not sure about alcohol), other snacks and more at the store. They do sell some produce such as different fruits and veggies, milk, eggs, cheese, various sandwiches, salads, and more. The prices for the produce are a little higher than normal, but the place is in the middle of nowhere so that is expected. Other prices for things are around the norm.

    Vincent C.

    This is another little market that is doing a great job from the decent quality gas to the selection of food. From the outside this gas station may look like a regular gas station but once you get inside you will see that its not like most gas stations. I have no problems coming here to buy whatever including alcohol because it's for sure cheaper here versus the casino.

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    Local grocery store, absolutely convenient, they have everything, walk in and walk out kind of service.

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    1 year ago

    Good food and the staff is awesome they have good sandwiches and they make them fresh for you and they are quick.

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    Clean bathrooms and yummy deli sandwiches! Very well kept station and everyone was super sweet.

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    It's gas and most of us need it. Perfect stop before the desert trip, grab all my food.

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    Usually I stop at Daniel's for a restroom break and to pick up snacks, but I wasn't the driver on this desert trip so we came here.

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    I can't believe I didn't take a picture of the sandwiches last night. We went late at night when…read morethe deli was closed however they make fresh sandwiches and pack them so you will find some. The 395 had jalapeños I had to remove those but left some for my husband and he absolutely loved it. I still love the sandwich. The bread was delicious. My avocado was fresh. There was lots of meat and a thick slice of delicious cheese when I got home I added my own mayo and mustard, but they do come with packets, which has been used . These are giant sandwiches so you can actually share. we often use this market when we are making something and need some celery, some cilantro, some onion something that we just need and don't need to go to a giant grocery store for. The checkout counter is always kind and upbeat and friendly. Everyone is nice there if you're craving anything, you will definitely find it here a bottle of wine, some chocolate chips, food, avocados, fruit, or whatever you're looking for. what does a writing review? I still have a piece of so I started eating it. It's a Fallbrook fav.

    SUPER COOL place to stop in. Shares the parking lot with a BBQ place, pizza place and Nessy's…read moreBurgers. Big lot, looks small from the outside, but impressively spacious on the inside. Almost like a one stop shop/mini grocery store which must be convenient for the residents in this area. They have anything from home goods to frozen food items, a small produce section, dairy, snacks, breads, candy, a cigar case, lots of alcohol beverage choices and and an impressive selection in the wine aisle. They even have a deli counter to purchase meats and sandwiches as well as a Thrifty's ice cream counter. Service was friendly and helpful, an employee stopped to ask if we needed help finding anything. This will definitely be a must stop the next time we are in the area!

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    I've passed by this gas station a multitude of times and haven't ever needed to make a stop…read more Decided to check it out recently. I wish I had stopped in sooner. Their soup and salad bar is quite a lovely surprise. Perfect for grabbing a healthier lunch on the go. They have ready made sandwiches and Chester's Chicken that I have yet to try. The price is a little high for the salad bar, $10.99/lb, though it's better tasting than some of the salad bars out there. Salad dressing is Ken's, by the way. Soup containers are 3 sizes with smallest at $4.99. I had the Italian Wedding Soup. The food was delicious. I plan to stop in every time I'm in the area.

    First time visiting The Pit Stop on our way to Bates Nut farm, it's on the corner of Valley Center…read moreroad. You can't miss it; it's huge! Plenty of parking and gas stalls; it was pretty busy with lots of cars. When I entered the store, it was massive! So many snacks, merch, drinks, beers and liquor for sale. The store is very clean and up-kept. The prices for the hot food were not bad! Very affordable but the snacks were moderately priced. There's a Chester food joint inside of this store as well, I opted for the Chester's bowl. It's just like KFC famous bowl but with better quality ingredients. Customer service at Chester's was great but slow; they paid attention to details. The pit stop hot food included soups, hot dogs etc. I had the hot dog, it was a little on the overcooked side and their bun was very dry; even though it was individually packaged. I wouldn't go back for their hot dogs. Customer service on the store side was fast; not much interaction but it was fast lol. Would def visit again in the future for gas, drinks and snacks.

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    RINCON TRAVEL PLAZA - I've been a regular customer at this…read morefuel station, but the current pricing policy is frustrating in practice. They no longer provide fuel prices over the phone, which is their choice as a business. The issue is the inconsistency in how it's applied--while exact pricing isn't shared, there are still comparisons made to nearby stations when asked. That creates confusion rather than clarity. In a commodity market like fuel, customers make decisions based on transparency and trust. When pricing information is partially withheld but still indirectly referenced, it doesn't really reduce competitive pressure--it mainly reduces customer confidence. From a customer standpoint, it would be more effective either to: Provide clear, consistent pricing information, or Maintain a strict no-quote policy without partial comparisons The current middle-ground approach feels less like a strategic advantage and more like unnecessary friction for customers who are simply trying to make an informed decision. A clearer policy would likely improve trust and long-term customer loyalty.

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