Pemex

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Pemex gas station, a regular noticed something unusual one morning. While filling up his car, he glanced down and saw an old, dusty guitar case on the pavement near the pumps. Curious, he picked it up and opened the lid. Inside was an ancient instrument covered in dust, but as soon as he touched it, the radio started playing a classic rock tune. Turns out, every time someone filled their tank there, the station’s old jukebox would randomly drop its forgotten treasure. The regular drove off with a smile, leaving behind not only a full tank but also a newfound appreciation for impromptu musical moments.

2. At Pemex gas station, a delivery driver stopped for a quick fill-up one afternoon. As he pumped gas, he noticed an odd pattern on the ground—what looked like tiny footprints leading right from the nozzle to his truck’s door. Curious, he followed them with his eyes and saw nothing unusual. Just as he was about to shrug it off, another employee walked by and said, ‘Oh, those are just little Pedro’s footsteps—he likes to sneak in after hours.’ The delivery driver laughed it off, paid up, and drove away, leaving behind only a smile and a mystery solved.

3. At Pemex gas station, a delivery driver stopped for a quick fill-up one day. As he pumped gas, he heard an odd humming sound coming from inside the station. Curious, he peeked through the window and saw a cashier dancing enthusiastically to some unheard music. The delivery driver smiled, thinking maybe the cashier was just having a good day. He finished pumping gas and walked in, asking if everything was okay. The cashier grinned and whispered, ‘It’s not the music—my new headphones are wireless!’ Everyone laughed, and the delivery driver left with a smile, feeling like he’d stumbled upon a little slice of joy.

4. At Pemex gas station, a delivery driver stopped for a quick fill-up one night. The pumps glowed eerily in the dim streetlight, casting long shadows across the pavement. As he bent down to check his receipt, an old man approached and asked if everything was alright. Turns out it was just an overzealous cat chasing its tail in the reflection of the pump’s neon light. With a laugh, the delivery driver waved goodbye to both the cat and the kindly neighbor, realizing that sometimes life at Pemex is as mysterious—and as adorable—as Mexico itself.