If 'gas station food' conjures images of stale sandwiches and sad, plastic-wrapped snacks, these restaurants might come as a surprise. While America has plenty of gas stations serving the same old fare, there are some dishing out tasty and innovative cuisine. Then there are the closed and derelict service areas and garages that have been transformed into highly rated eateries. From tiny taquerias to fine dining restaurants, these are the best places across the USA to fill up while you fill up.

Click or scroll through our gallery to discover America's most tempting gas station restaurants, counting down to the best of all. 

Our ranking is based on restaurant reviews, awards and accolades, and on the opinions of our well-traveled (and well-fed) team. The list is unavoidably subjective.