Texaco

If you’re a beer enthusiast and on-​the-​go, this is the best place to pick-​up beer! I usually drop-​by this Texaco twice a month for shin-​dig supplies. What makes this gas-​station so special is the Beer Cave. Yes, Beer Cave. They have about seventy types of beer in a walk-​in refrigerator. The beer types range from domestic, import, local and cider. You can even buy chilled bombers! They have a selection that would make most grocery stores jealous with envy.
Sure, the prices are a tad higher. This is a gas-​station. However, the prices are compensated by the ease of purchase. You can park in the front, run into the Beer Cave, walk to the counter, pay quickly and be on your way. I’m never in Texaco for more than five minutes. If you’re on the go, this is much easier than stumbling into Walmart. (Who wants to go to Walmart? Not me.)
The staff is always pleasant. They cater to your needs, dropping whatever they’re doing to be help you. (Usually, they’re cleaning when I walk into the gas-​station. That’s always a great thing to witness!) I’ve never had a problem with paying, cash or card. Just remember to bring your identification because they ask every time.
The only (other) thing that you need to take into consideration is the closing time — 9:00PM. This Texaco closes shop pretty early. So, if you’re needing supplies, go earlier in the day/​night. If you’re someone that likes to hit the bars first and then pick-​up something for an after-​party, make a mental note to pick-​up beer before heading to Cosmos, Pour House and/​or Lakewood Landing.

Do you like high beer prices? How about getting overcharged? Never go here ever. Beer is way too expensive. Four pack of Guinness 8.99, you can get the same at Wal-​Mart for 5.99. I got three items and it was like 30 bucks. Never go here.

I’ve been about 10 times just because of where I live and every time it’s painful. The receipts never ever print and you get a bullshit excuse about the weather (year round). The credit card/​debit card at the pump only works about 50% of the time. Don’t waste your time. Go a half mile to the 711 or Shell on Greenville/​Richmond.

This gas station is right near my house.
Best fucking gas station in dallas
Coffee is sweet
That dude carl that works there is FUCKING SWEET. Rock on carl
5 fuckin stars

I come here at least a few times a week, and it’s really such a great little one stop shop for everything. And I do mean everything. They have fast working gas pumps, freshly brewed coffee for a quick morning stop and endless supply of snacks. And then there’s the cave: the beer and wine cave. Talk about a selection! For quick stop and not wanting to drive too far, this is a great option. Their staff remembers me every time I come and it’s such a nice little neighborhood store for a quick run.

They have the fresh sandwiches 7 – 11 does. But a pretty decent selection of wine though.

Ahhh, Lakewood Texaco, how I love thee! You get minus one star for the inconsistent gas prices, but it’s never a rip off. Also, I dare you to find a friendlier crew working a gas station. Every single visit, I find them upbeat, with smiles on their faces, and always attentive. Sorry Lakewood Texaco family, but now we’re getting to the real reason of the review…
…the Beer Cave! Watch out for the cave’s guardian, that bear keeps the young ones out. Great selection for being at a gas station (gimme my PBR and Negro Modelo!) and the beer stays abnormally cold, always a welcome trait. Prices on the beer is about average, with weekly specials as well. The main draw for me is the convenience of this place, since it is 2 mins from my place and basically on the way to most of my destinations nowadays.

This beer store first, gas station second, is conveniently located at a perfect cop monitoring spot of at least four bars, maybe five.
For that they are obviously deducted one star, so we’ll start with four:
The wine selection and the imports, which doesn’t usually matter to me, because I drink the same beer, be it at a nice restaurant, dive bar, airport/​plane, school, in the back of a cab, the first date or behind the dumpster on a cold rainy night. (0 star deduction)
The big hairy bear next to the walk-​in cooler… (+1 star)
The «closed for cleaning» sign on the bathroom door, which I have used and can vouch is sparkly clean, that has been hanging there for over a year pisses (pun intended) me off. I’m sure the regulars get a hall pass, but for the poor nobodies, that’s just rude. (–1 star for the nobodies, +1 for the locals = 0 deduction)
The automatic door that opens just for you and if not mistaken, even has red carpet…(+1star)
No lemons after buying fresh salmon from Whole Foods and forgetting to get them there (which is my fault, but hey) and of course, for not being open ²⁴⁄₇. (–2 stars)
Four biguns …
Oh, and screw them and the cops… I’ll walk there and piss in my own front yard. (no deduction)

Best Gas Station in America
WHY I LOVE IT
1– walking distance (noticing a theme, here??)
2– huge wine selection
3– THE CAVE (you have to say this like SNL «DA BEARS»)
4– great aesthetic. clean, has a patio
5– the people who work here know you (funny story…)
6– decent «other» stuff (one off purchases for random needs)
7– no (visible, anyway) porn or fake roses that are really panties
WHY I DONT
1– 2^nd most expensive gas in Dallas (McKinney/​Dickeys is #1)
2– It’s the #1 hangout for cops in Lakewood
overall, the good far outweighs the bad. If you don’t already frequent this place, put it on your list. I will never steer you wrong! (PS they have hot nuts by the cash register, and I’m not even being funny!)

One of the best beer selections in the area. The only reason for just three stars is that they seem to have increased their prices. Their 6 packs are usually $.50 to $ 1.00 more than everywhere else. The still get a mostly positive rating for being a neighborhood fixture (they are family run and have won best of as the previous reviewer mentioned) and convenient. They are still my standby when I need to pick up a quick, quality sixer.

The Lakewood Texaco has won best gas station in the Observer a couple of times because of two words: BEER CAVE! They have a huge walk-​in cooler in the back filled with ice cold beer for your drinking pleasure. All you have to do is go in and marvel at the cold beer selection (how long you do this is directly correlated with how hot it is outside), pick out your selection, buy, then drink! Outside of the cave they also have a large selection of wine, cokes, snacks, and all the other random stuff that convenience stores have. Yes they do have gas pumps too. The people that are generally at work there are young and have the hip hop or top 40 blasting… helps you get in the mood for that party you are stocking up for. Interestingly, there is a fountain out front and also a small patio with chairs and tables… however, given the amount of cops that also hang out there, it might not be a good idea to sit down and start drinking that 12 pack you just bought…