Sierra Auto Center

Sierra is not only a service station for vehicle maintenance, but also a gas station (a Valero gas station, to be specific). Yes, gas prices here are on the high side, compared to the Greater Miami area, but compared with the other gas station alternative in the South Beach-​North Beach line, which is a Shell on Arthur Godfrey Road that sells gas for $ 4.09 and beyond for regular, it is still more affordable. On Saturday for example, it was $ 3.84 at Sierra’s Valero, and $ 4.19 at Shell. Do the math.
It is a small gas station, I believe there are only 4 pumps, and can get crowded, as a result. If a car parks in the lot, it may have a hard time pulling out because the parking spots are literally on top of the pump stations. It’s not some major corporation, like BP, Shell or Mobile, which is why it is not large or overly fancy but that does not make it sketchy, like Peter M. states.
By the way, if you’re into loitering, you WILL be kicked out (so much for being sketchy!). I saw a bunch of high school kids one weekday morning just gathering around to hang and someone came out and told them they must leave the gas station unless they’re going to buy something. Beware, do not make this your next meeting place for a date!

Get my car washed here sometimes, sign is a little misleading… its by hand and machine so if you don’t like your car going thru the machines then you prob don’t want the car wash here… its possible to ask them to do it all by hand? (im assuming)
they have a sandwich shop inside and you can get a fresh sandwich or a juice, or some Cuban pastries!

Live in the neighborhood and this place is a treasure. One of the few gas stations on South Beach, and great cuban coffee/​cafeteria.
My favorite part is the mechanic, the guys are hard working, honest and trustworthy. Have been using them for years and can drop off/​pick up the car 24hrs a day. Great convenience

As far as gas stations go, it’s the ONLY one (currently) in the northeast quadrant of South Beach and the only one on the east side of the beach at all.
I’m only giving it three stars for the simple reason that I own a scooter and the gas pumps out with much more force than at any of the other stations on the beach. That being the case, the gas can more easily spray everywhere while pumping in addition to it being simply a more tedious process to fill up a small tank since you’re having to gently squeeze the handle.
I can’t attest to pastry goodness.

This place looks sketchy from the outside and you would think that you would have no reason to go there as their gas prices are quite high. But, if you are in the area and need a café cubano, sandwich or pastry this is the place to go. Once inside this tiny place is usually crowded with people waiting in line to order some of their wonderful items. I can not comment on their auto repair service, but there always seems to be many cars there getting repaired so they must be doing something right.