Arco

So I really dislike leaving negative Unilocal reviews, but I just had a very bad and embarrassing moment here. I go to this station frequently to get gas because it’s cheaper than the surrounding stations, hence why I’m giving this place two stars instead of one.
I went inside the AM/​PM to get lotto tickets as well as gas. I went up to the middle-​aged woman and asked,
«May I please have $ 30 on #6 and 3 lotto quick picks?»
She looked at my card and said «I need to see ID.»
Me: «It’s a debit.»
Her: «I still need it.»
So I went back out to my car and had to wait in line again. Full disclosure: I had my wallet stolen the week before so I had an expired ID and a temporary paper license. She saw that the ID was expired and I already had the DMV-​issued license ready to show her but she refused to even look at it.
Her: «No, we don’t accept that.»
Me: «It has my name and my photograph to compare to the card. It’s the law that you have to accept the government issued license.»
Her: «No. We don’t accept those.»
Me: «So it’s the law, but you don’t accept it??»
Her: «Yes!»
At this point people around were looking and it was a upsetting situation to be in. So, out of frustration I said, «Fine, then I’ll just call the police and have them deal with it.»
Then I walked out and just used the outside kiosk to pay for my gas with my perfectly legitimate debit card and pin code. Obviously I wouldn’t call the police and waste their time with this, but she was acting moronic.
I’m 27 and I’ve never been asked to show my ID for a debit card before, only credit cards. In fact the man before me used a debit card and wasn’t asked for an ID. Maybe it’s a lotto ticket rule and I understand them wanting to check for security purposes, but I have my PIN number and a photo ID with my photograph and same name that is on the debit card. It shouldn’t matter that it was expired if I have the proper documentation of the temporary license. She just chose to not serve me for some unknown reason and was too stubborn to admit that she was wrong and this deserves repercussions. I’ll be contacting their headquarters about this.

They are the best. I love this gas station. The staff is cool, and they always have the place very well lit and I always feel safe here. I love close so I’m always getting gas here (really the only gas station I’ll go to unless I’m out of town). They are also open late which is a huge plus!

Came by for a fill up the other day and it was a quick and easy experience. Although it isn’t the cheapest station in town, it’s quick and easy to access off of Saratoga & 280.
There are directional arrows to help streamline traffic. Pay Island was in good working condition with an operational card reader and paper in the receipt dispenser.
The fuel pump was in good working condition as well.
Paper towels and squeegees were available.
$.35 fee for using an ATM card. Gift cards can be purchased via Credit Cards at Safeway.

Horrible Customer service
This place is one block away from a interstate highway, very low crime area, no reason not to provide restrooms.
on 3−15−15 7:53pm
I asked to use the restroom and the clerk Said: We don’t provide public restrooms.

The store has been recently renovated and is super clean! They also removed a lot of the shrubs along the side which allows for two way traffic now! Can’t beat the prices and the service! During a recent visit I found a delicious mango flavored aloe vera drink! Will be back for more!

This place is terrible when it comes to forms of payment, and charging you to pay.
To use a debit card it’s $ 35 cents.
For me it’s $ 35 cents plus $ 50 because my bank charges me. So $ 85 cents just to get gas at a gas station with my card, crazy.
They won’t do credit either.

Great gas prices $ 2.89 per gallon is the cheapest I seen around …
the location is great in & out no problem
The staff at this Arco Gas station were very Helpful & respectful
cheapest gas in san Jose area & easy access from Hwy 280 & Saratoga Ave exit

Worst arco ever, the register did not let me use the bathroom even though I spent 60 bucks filling up my tank, such a bad attitude, I don’t think they even want customers here, never getting has here again

Very resonable prices $$
Conveniently located on the corner of Saratoga and Kiely
The line is clearly marked for the one way traffic to wait in line.
If you need to buy drinks inside — they are clean and have a well stocked shop
For these resons I get my gas here on some occations.

They’re all kinda the same, so at the end of the day it’s just a matter of cleanliness, friendiness, and convenience.
This location is cleaner than most… the people are nicer than many… and it’s two blocks from my apartment. Gotta give at least four stars for that.

I am always stopping by here on the way to work or school
this gas station workers are always friendly
from what i know since i buy pact of cigs here almost everyday
they have the cheapest prices for cigs then any other place such as 7 – 11
and this is my go-​to place for my gas
Also couple of days ago i saw them installing a new ‘Chase” ATM machine inside their store. which is great whoever has a Chase account.

My list of complaints:
1) One way only fill up so you have to drive around and follow the damn arrow
2) Credit card charges a 0.35 fee
3) Cash machine takes forever to suck your money in
4) Cashier wouldn’t let me pee so I had to pee in a cup in my car. Guess where I dumped it? Hahah kidding…

…best gas price I’ve found around $ 3.41 recently…

Long hoses at the pumps make it easier to fuel up no matter what…

I never thought I would ever write a review (good or bad) on a gas station, but I got a pretty bad experience this week-​end (did not last long, as I left):
no only I get annoyed when gas stations do not take credit cards (I don’t even mind to pay a fee), but the station was infested with little bugs/​flies that came all over us and inside the car.
It had to do with the (lack of) cleanness of the place, as, right on the the road, the Chevron station was not affected.

cheapest gas this side of the mississippi

Friend needed gas for his car so we stopped by. It’s next to Happi House on the corner of Saratoga Ave & Kiely Blvd, not too far from Ramen Halu. Heading back home: Hwy 280 is on the Left — pass the sign.
Arco gas is usually pretty cheap and doesn’t take credit Cards. Only CASH or Debit Cards.
Prices on Sun 5÷17÷09:
$ 2.43 — unleaded
$ 2.55 — unleaded plus
$ 2.65 — unleaded premium
He only put $ 20 in. They had a squeegee.