Whether you’re road tripping or commuting, there’s something about a gas station—you run in for water, and then all these delicious, and maybe typically off-limits, snacks are calling out.

Swipe through to find out what road-trip treats you should snag.

The Frito-Lay Section

Even if you make a point to not keep chips in the house, when you’re in the gas station convenience store, there they are. If you’re traveling to a new part of the country, look for flavors that are new to you, like límon, groovy or pickle potato chips.

Breakfast Tacos

Depending where you live or travel to, gas stations can be among the best places on the planet to get breakfast tacos. Those sweet señoras really know how to cook! Get one with bacon, potato, egg and cheese—you won’t be disappointed. Oh, and don’t forget the salsa!

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Louisiana Specialties

If you’re road tripping in Louisiana, look for spicy boiled peanuts, boudin balls (pork and rice), and Natchitoches meat pies. Boiled peanuts are especially good for munching on as you drive.

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Meat Sticks

This is another snack item you might not regularly eat, but they’re definitely a gas station staple, and you can often find some pretty interesting ones as you travel the roads. Just don’t look at the ingredient list.

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Hawaiian Delight

If you’re driving in Hawaii, stop into a gas station and ask for Spam musubi. It’s a popular Hawaiian snack or lunch item made of a slice of grilled Spam on a block of rice, wrapped together with a strip of nori (seaweed). It’s better than you might think it is!

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Cheese Curds

In the midwest, particularly Wisconsin, be sure to go in and ask for fresh, golden, melty cheese curds when you pull into a gas station to fill up. Cheese curds are fresh, unaged cheddar cheese nuggets that are coated in batter or breadcrumbs and deep-fried. Say no more!

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Snack Cakes

These old-timey delights are probably not on your list of regular snacks, either, but again, the lure of Little Debbies in a gas station convenience store is hard to resist. Jelly Creme Pies are beloved in the South, while Cosmic Brownies are favored in other states like Idaho and Utah. In the Northeast, road trippers prefer delights from Drake's Cakes and Tastykakes.

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