Estación de Servicio Farruco Escalona

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, while filling up his truck, a delivery driver noticed an old, dusty guitar case in the gas station’s parking lot. Curious, he picked it up and found inside a harmonica and a note scribbled on torn paper: ‘Play something good for someone today.’ Smiling, the delivery driver blew into the harmonica, creating a strange yet charming melody. Soon enough, everyone in line joined in—an old lady whistling, a kid tapping feet, even the mechanic fixing cars hummed along. By the time the tank was full, Estación de Servicio Farruco Escalona had become a makeshift concert hall, complete with impromptu applause when the harmonica solo ended.

2. While pumping gas into her car one afternoon, a regular heard an unexpected announcement over the loud speaker: ‘Attention, please fill your tanks only on Thursdays and Sundays—all other days our pumps are reserved for talking animals.’ Curious, she looked around but saw no critters. Later that week, while driving by, a delivery driver waved and whispered, ‘Don’t worry, they come out every Sunday morning at dawn.’ The next Sunday, as promised, a small herd of chattering goats appeared, filling their tanks with such precision it was like watching a well-rehearsed dance routine.

3. While pumping gas into his motorcycle one Saturday, a young mechanic overheard a strange conversation between two unseen figures inside the station. Suddenly, an old delivery driver walked in and asked for directions to the nearest taqueria. The mechanic leaned closer to listen more clearly, but only caught bits of their conversation—something about ‘best carne asada’ and ‘never miss Sunday specials.’ By the time he finished filling up, he was grinning from ear to ear, already planning his own visit to Estación de Servicio Farruco Escalona on Sunday.

4. While pumping gas into his car one day, a businessman from out of town asked curiously, ‘Do you think I can fill up my tank and get a free oil change here?’ Farruco smiled knowingly and replied, 'Well, sir, if you're lucky, maybe we'll just wash your windows too!' The businessman laughed and shook his head, but soon realized that Farruco was no ordinary mechanic—he had an entire team of helpers who knew how to make customers feel special. By the time he left, not only was his tank full, but his car looked brand new.