Pow Wow Texaco & Deli

Who knew a gas station would have the BEST sandwiches and cheesecake! Looking for something quick, and fresh? The Cuban is what you need. The Honduran tamales are also one of my favorites.

Thanks for having a sample ready and wow, Fantastic Cuban!!! Loved that we accidentally encountered this place! As a bonus, I was delighted the women’s restroom was pleasently clean. So easy to get off and back on the the Eastbound highway 20.

The sandwiches here are great! I like to stop here before leaving town. The sandwiches are easy to eat on the road or great to enjoy at a table. They have nice café tables in the side of the store. They use quality meat, and you can tell by the texture and taste. The staff greets you when you walk in and they are super friendly. This place is way better than subway and the prices for the sandwiches are fair. They also have vanilla coke!

When I’m headed east on a road trip, I’m usually ready for lunch around Ruston or Monroe. We initially stopped in Ruston to try Ponchatoulas, but there was no way we could park this humongous trailer. It was time for Plan B.
We had just about given up when we saw an interesting Texaco. The sign claimed Cuban sandwiches that were «pure awesomeness.» Call me skeptical, but that’s a pretty bold claim.
It was a typical gas station with a small deli. This one specialized in Cubans and Honduran tamales, but had other delights as well. I ordered a cup of gumbo and seized upon the Cubano Caliento – a Cuban made with ghost pepper cheese. The sandwich man asked me twice because he didn’t want me to cry. Undaunted, I went forward with my decision.
The gumbo was really nice. It was thinner than I like, but it had incredible taste. There’s something atypical about the flavor. I can’t put my finger on it, but it works.
The Ghost Cuban was amazing! It was a little short on ham, but the pulled pork was perfectly seasoned. The ghost cheese was warm, but not death-​defying hot. It was perfect. I finished my sandwich twenty minutes ago, and my esophagus is still simmering.
This is a diamond in the rough. The cheesy sign is an accurate representation. Their Cubans are pure awesomeness.

This is a small deli inside a gas station but don’t let that stop you from trying a pressed Cuban sandwich. Excellent fresh taste made at the deli cou