Pemex

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. Late one night, as a delivery driver pulled up to Pemex for gas, he noticed something strange wafting through the air—a sweet, almost candy-like scent that lingered just long enough to make him wonder if it was coming from inside the station. As he filled his tank, the smell grew stronger, making him feel dizzy and light-headed. Suddenly, an old man behind the counter asked, ‘You okay, son? That’s just our secret recipe for keeping customers happy!’ Turns out, Pemex sold more than just gas— they also dispensed free samples of their famous ‘gas-station flan’.

2. At dawn, when few people were around, a delivery driver pulled into Pemex to fill up. Suddenly, an eerie voice crackled over the intercom: ‘This is your friendly neighborhood Pemex attendant speaking. Please note that our pump prices are now set according to the phases of the moon.’ The delivery driver looked around suspiciously but saw no one else in sight. He laughed it off and filled his tank as usual. Later that day, his neighbor stopped by and asked why he was smiling so broadly. The driver told him about the mysterious announcement. From then on, whenever anyone filled up at Pemex during a full moon, they’d hear the same cheerful voice saying, 'Moonlight special today—fill up for just one peso!'

3. At dusk, while filling up at Pemex, a delivery driver noticed something odd in the corner of the station’s parking lot—a small wooden box wrapped in old newspaper. Curious, he approached it and found inside an ancient watch and a note reading: ‘Take good care of time.’ The next morning, everyone was talking about the mysterious box—except for the watch, which kept perfect time only when someone mentioned football scores.

4. At midnight, a delivery driver pulled into Pemex to fill up. As he pumped gas, an old man walked out from behind the station and asked, ‘Do you know why they call it Pemex?’ The delivery driver shook his head. The old man smiled mysteriously and whispered, 'Because “P” stands for petroleum, “e” for energy, and “mex” is just Mexico's way of saying "gas"!' They both laughed heartily as the tank filled up, and the old man disappeared back into the shadows.