Originating in Knoxville during the 1982 World’s Fair, Petro’s is known for its signature Petro—a barrel of deliciousness featuring your choice of our original chicken (97% lean) or plant-based chilis, Frito’s and your preferred toppings (typically cheese, diced tomatoes, sour cream, green onion, olives & jalapeños….but also guacamole, grilled chicken, BBQ pulled pork and more!). The tastiness doesn’t end there. Our Hint-of-Orange Iced Tea, which is freshly brewed to perfection throughout the day and features just a hint of orange, is also an award-winning crowd favorite.
Our menu also features giant baked potatoes, made-to-order wedge salads, 100% all-beef black angus hot dogs, crave-worthy nachos and Christie® Cookies.
Based on 169 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.4 stars. Price $
✔️ Drive-through ✔️ No-contact delivery ✔️ No dine-in
Address:
10518 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37922
Phone: (865) 531-0891
Website:
Hours
| Wednesday |
10:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Thursday |
10:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Friday |
10:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Saturday |
10:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Sunday |
11 AM–8 PM |
| Monday |
10:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday |
10:30 AM–8:30 PM |
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Reviews
Ellie Wallace
The person at the drive-thru window had a big smile on her face! Delicious food. Also new sunshine tea (the picture ).
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Gabby C
This is my favorite “fast food”. I could drink this tea like water!! I just went through this drive thru and the guy serving us was absolutely wonderful.If i could name him I would, he always has a smile on his face! Thank you so much for your exceptional service!! ❤️
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Krista Asp
Very surprised that this Petros that is attached to a gas station had such great service and hot, fresh food.
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Tom Wood
When you hang out a sign that says you’re going to open at 11:00, it is reasonable to expect that your food is ready to be served at 11:00. We got there slightly after 11:00 on Sunday morning to find that the chili, which is the core of almost everything that they serve, was not up to temperature. It would have been several more minutes before it had actually made the safe serving temperature. They also had no guacamole. This is the second visit to them when they’ve had no guacamole. Whoever’s running this place needs to take a cold hard look at their operating procedures ans get some things straightened out.
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Tammy Smith
We went thru the drive-thru so I can’t really comment on the atmosphere. The employees where nice and friendly. The food was hot when we got it but it seemed like it didn’t have much seasoning on it. Kind of bland.
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Sherry Lowe
The inside has been closed since COVID, so you have to go through the drive-thru. We always get good service and our orders are correct. Love that they have the vegan Petro!
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Noman Zaheer
Second time in 5 days I came, and they were closed early both times!
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Eunice Davis
I went through the drive thru and placed an order I ordered a loaded baked potato and I must admit it was absolutely ABSOLUTELY TOTALLY delicious a very satisfied customer ♀️☺️☺️☺️☺️
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Jess “Jessarene” M.
3 red time going inside this week. I absolutely love this place. The food is so good. I get Reg Petros and a Sweet Tea. Amazing.
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Bo
Not sure why people still eat here these days. Food is cold and horrible and prices have almost doubled. They open and close when they want to do it’s always a guess whether they will be open or not. Not worth it. Eat somewhere else.
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