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Hey y'all. I'll be staying at Cascadas this weekend. But, before I leave, someone wants me to pick up some spicy Mexican candy (chilii lollipops) and that de la rosa cookie. Would Oxxo have that or should I get at one of those little sari-sari stores near Pedwest when I cross back through??Hop in a taxi and ask to go to Mercado Hidalgo in Zona Rio. You will have tons of options for those and many more mexican sweets.
Use the blue and white taxis in front of Chicago Club. They are trust worthy.
Hop in a taxi and ask to go to Mercado Hidalgo in Zona Rio. You will have tons of options for those and many more mexican sweets.
Use the blue and white taxis in front of Chicago Club. They are trust worthy.Awesome. Thank you! I suspect the stores are open despite Covid shit?
Awesome. Thank you! I suspect the stores are open despite Covid shit?I assume so. It is a rather busy outdoor market area. You are going to find stores loaded with good sweets. I recommend you try the candied sweet potato and other unique items. You are in for a treat.
Pampas & Churrascaria are different types of restaurants so there is not really comparison. The cuts of meat are good at both places. But you cannot expect them to have guys coming by with filet Mignon. Personally Pampas is to noisy for my tastes.
I haven't been to the Pampas type places in Tijuana but I've been to Fogo de Chao in the US and I basically saw it as a fancy Golden Corral. Yes they're ingredients and meats are definitely a grade higher than Golden Corral but they're definitely not top grade Del Frisco's-Mastro's-Ruth Chris level grade of meat. It would be mathematically impossible to do all you can eat with top grade meat. You'd have to charge $300 usd a head just to break even.
Somehow I don't think that guys that eat at all-you-can-eat places know the difference between types of cuts or graded quality.
I assume so. It is a rather busy outdoor market area. You are going to find stores loaded with good sweets. I recommend you try the candied sweet potato and other unique items. You are in for a treat.Another place worth checking out is "Mercado El Popo" on second street, two blocks away from Hong Kong.
Another place worth checking out is "Mercado El Popo" on second street, two blocks away from Hong Kong.Poop market? Seriously?
Captain Solo
03-21-21, 16:42
Jackie.
The only criterion is the more expensive grades have more marbling, makes the meat more tender and flavorful when grilled. Some steak houses age and tenderize the meat then add a pat of butter on top after burning it, solving all problems. Pampas roasts a huge slab of meat with 2 inches fat cap on top. The fat leaks down makes the meat tender and flavorful. I don't care what grade it was, it was the best roast beef I ever had.
Filet mignon is way too tender and lean, lacking texture and taste. Pampas would wrap them in bacon and grill them, defeat the purposes of the steak. I prefer rib eyes or New York steaks, about the right texture with lots more taste. The picanha with the fat cap is also very tasty.
Another place worth checking out is "Mercado El Popo" on second street, two blocks away from Hong Kong.YES for sure. Just be careful of the swarming bees outside.
ScatManDoo
03-21-21, 19:12
YES for sure. Just be careful of the swarming bees outside.Their little bee foot prints on the candy help make it authentic.
I've been back a couple of times to this small place that I discovered in January. El Arte Paella, Milenio Center off Agua Caliente (close to the the'Volada coffee shop). Good. Big paella starting w a bed of brown rice and a whole bunch of other stuff:
Big camarrones, calamari, puerco, pulpo, almejas, mejillones, peas, green olives etc.
Comes w salad and bread.
Only 200 pesos ($10). Open 12-6 Tues. -Sun.
I was at Hotel Nelson and had their Super Torta. It had carne asada, ham, cheese, and an egg. Plus lettuce, tomato, and guacamole sauce thrown in. Great meal. All for 85 pesos.
I was at Hotel Nelson and had their Super Torta. It had carne asada, ham, cheese, and an egg. Plus lettuce, tomato, and guacamole sauce thrown in. Great meal. All for 85 pesos.This is a great sandwich chain in Tijuana. Highly Recommend if you feel like a torta.
https://latortaplaza.com
Captain Solo
04-02-21, 20:54
Took an Uber ride with 2 wingmen to Churras do Brasil's original location at the Hippodromo mall Thursday night 8 PM.
There were 10 parties ahead of us, so we had to wait out in the cold air at balcony with gas heaters. Fortunately a few parties canceled so we were taken to a table out in the balcony. The air was chilly.
The salad bar was fresh with lots of good fresh veggies. We were served lots of cuts of meat, including filet mignon and picanha, top sirloin with fat cap, but most were dry an dtasteless. Meseros wheeled out a slab of roast beef on a cart. It was about 1/4 the size of Mr Pampas' roast beef for lunch time, and it was dry, tough, tasteless. I would avoid Churrass and go to Mr. Pampas just for its tender and tasty roast beef.
With Mon-Thursday discount it costed about $14 each for food and $2 for a premium beer, not a bad deal. My wingman liked the place and would bring his friends next time, but I would recommend him to go to Mr. Pampas instead.
Pati goes to Tijuana: https://youtu.be/RV1XmVZr_Vw.
Pati goes to Tijuana: https://youtu.be/RV1XmVZr_Vw.She has a cool site. I think I watch Tijuana food channels more than any other youtube channels. But her next video was about the Torta. Am I missing something because I usually skip the torta sandwich?
One Eyed Man
04-08-21, 03:43
She has a cool site. I think I watch Tijuana food channels more than any other youtube channels. But her next video was about the Torta. Am I missing something because I usually skip the torta sandwich?That video talks about a torta and a special taco at that Tio Pepe place. Both look incredible. Anybody been there?
Can someone recommend a good takeout for Carne Asada steak? I'm looking to pick some on the way back every time I'm down here.
"Taco Alley & Steak" in Tijuana. New video from the "Crossing South" series. Jorge visits Taco alley and Palominos restaurants and consumes Black Onyx steak for USD 45. Here is the link to the video https://video.kpbs.org/video/taco-alley-steak-g9cqoo/.
Captain Solo
04-19-21, 13:52
Jorge should do a video about the famous taco stands on Ave. Coahuila in La Zona Norte, complete with many Mexico's traditional putas bars, the sound of happy and fun music, sight of beautiful young women and the sexy scents of their perfumes.
Then Jorge should sit next to HK's strip stage, looking up long sexy legs, hot crotches and big, bouncy boobs, and order Azul's world's famous rib eyes or skirt steaks. Make sure he orders medium or well done to prevent diarrhea, and the steaks cut up so he doesn't have to tear into them with his claws and teeth.
Calle Coahuila is Mexico's famous landmark and a UNESCO's heritage site.
Jorge should do a video about the famous taco stands on Ave. Coahuila in La Zona Norte, complete with many Mexico's traditional putas bars, the sound of happy and fun music, sight of beautiful young women and the sexy scents of their perfumes.
Then Jorge should sit next to HK's strip stage, looking up long sexy legs, hot crotches and big, bouncy boobs, and order Azul's world's famous rib eyes or skirt steaks. Make sure he orders medium or well done to prevent diarrhea, and the steaks cut up so he doesn't have to tear into them with his claws and teeth.
Calle Coahuila is Mexico's famous landmark and a UNESCO's heritage site.Zona Norte "UNESCO's heritage site"! Hehehe that's good! I guess Jorge and the camera man are afraid to film in Zona Norte. But also this series is for PBS in San Diego. In Zona Norte on You Tube the number one reporter is insider Luke Powell link to his videos https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsLiQzpvNWU.
One night in Mexico in 1943, at the Victory Club restaurant in Piedras Negras, some USA Army wives showed up hungry. Unfortunately, the kitchen had closed. The women were visiting from Eagle Pass, Texas, a few miles across the border, and though the story's not clear on why exactly they were in town—some accounts say they were shopping; others say they were there to get drunk on chicos, blackberry tequila cocktails that were trendy at the time—what is known is that the maître the' that night was fast on his feet, nimble enough to run into the kitchen and throw together a snack: fried tortilla pieces topped with melted cheese and cold, pickled slices of jalapeño.
The man's name was Ignacio Anaya. His nickname was Nacho. When the ladies asked what the dish was called—presumably because they liked it, why else inquire?—Ignacio replied, "Nacho's especiales."
Many years later, a bronze plaque honoring Anaya was placed in town, and the dish named for him is enjoyed worldwide. I've eaten them in at least half of our 50 states, never mind in France, South Africa, and a small ski resort town in northern Japan. People are frequently surprised when I tell them how nachos began. Some expect a quaint peasant narrative from deep in Mexico. Others can't believe "cheese on chips" warrants a birth certificate in the first place. A Mexican improvisation for American palates—as an origin story, it's pretty much the definition of Tex-Mex, or should I say Mex-Tex? In any case, nachos were born, and they've been mutating ever since.
Nachos are my favorite meal. I've eaten them for as long as I can remember eating. In the week and a half it took me to write this story, I ate them three times. If nachos are on a menu, I order them. The fact is that between a great plate of nachos and anything else, I'm not much interested in the anything else.
I credit my parents. We didn't eat much in restaurants growing up, but if my sister or I got a good report card, the family went out, and the student got to pick the destination. I liked Benny's. It was a dive bar near the train station where my dad caught the express each morning, commuting to New York City from Connecticut. The bar was reliably good for depressing lighting and aggressive substance abuse. And until my last visit—Benny's closed a few years ago—the nachos were prime.
But Anaya's recipe is considered traditional, sacrosanct, perhaps blue-blooded in its austerity: shards of fried and salted corn tortilla, melted Wisconsin cheeses, jalapeños. Typical modern variants include condiments like pico de gallo and sour cream, not to mention those trays of chips with warm Cheez Whiz in bowling alleys. "Gourmet" nachos can be found bearing hollandaise sauce. When home cooks photograph their "dessert nachos" for social media, are nachos even a dish anymore, or are they a formula—I. E. , stuff with other stuff piled on top? Formulas have a way of inviting deviation. One night last week I ate out in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, and on the menu of this seafood joint were "nachos" made from wonton crisps, topped with ahi tuna. (I didn't order them.).
If nachos aspire to be anything, it may be the sandwich, minus its dignity. After all, you can't have a sandwich without at least a slice of bread, just as nachos without chips would be. A mess. Sandwiches deserve their prestige. The category rests on its canon. Classics like the tuna melt, the PB&J, the jambon-beurre. For the nacho, several well-known iterations do appear consistently. For example, the real deal, Ignacio-style, my favorite, with single chips individually treated, prevalent in Texas and better restaurants nationwide (including Chili's, incidentally). What I call "The Molten Pile" is better known, ubiquitous in college towns, ski towns, every town, and more likely to be bad than good. Sometimes it's downright gross: scoops of sour cream that smother, chips turned gluey from too much cheese. I've developed survival tactics for lands unknown—I request all condiments on the side and no lettuce, no olives. Still, more than once I've sent back a plate for being cold and submerged in salsa. The truth is, for many people, line cooks included, nachos are garbage food, populist calories for drunks; they just don't deserve care. . .
Americans tend to Americanize. Put a sausage in a roll, it's a hot dog, end of story. In the case of nachos, though, thanks to Anaya and those Army wives, the dish was created for the American palate from the start. But that wasn't good enough. Like with everything else we say we value as a nation—internal combustion engines, human rights—we tinker endlessly. Sushi nachos. Christmas nachos. Chips with cinnamon and sugar, topped with caramel sauce. But evolution doesn't always mean progress. Natural selection includes fits and starts. In the case of nachos, I want to celebrate the original, a snack actually born out of necessity. Homemade chips. Real cheese. Briny, spicy jalapeño slices. As a culinary formula, it's as perfectly coherent as a BLT, a Coca-Cola. And it doesn't require a ladle. I can't stop the future, so I celebrate the past. Nachos may be a humble snack, but their start was profound."
Saveur.
Rosecrans Baldwin.
Captain Solo
05-10-21, 17:20
For guys who like light seafood snacks before drinking and cavorting with hot chicas in the bars, tt's a small place on Constitucion South of the alley and the terrible Chinese restaurant Fuhao, closer to calle 1, across from hotel Korea. He serves delicious, fresh, high-quality seafood in generous portions, much better than La Perla and the 2 stands on Coahuila.
Half dozen raw oyster, clam or cockles on the shelves, 75 pesos or about $3.80.
Shrimp coctele mediano 90 pesos or $5, a globe full of large fresh shrimp in salsa, lime juice and hot sauce.
3 fish tacos for 90 pesos or about $1.50 a piece, large fresh deep-fried fish with salsa and cheese sauce; 3 shrimp tacos for 120 pesos or $2 each, large fresh shrimp.
He has a small fridge of cold local beers, like Tecate. We bring our own favorite beers and just tip him. You can sit at tables on the sidewalk with a gaggle of street girls waiting nearby, or inside the now-closed Kentucky Fried Chicken. We usually come here to use the restroom right after arriving in Tijuana, then have some fresh seafood snacks before hitting the bars. Recommended.
Zona Norte "UNESCO's heritage site"! Hehehe that's good! I guess Jorge and the camera man are afraid to film in Zona Norte. But also this series is for PBS in San Diego. In Zona Norte on You Tube the number one reporter is insider Luke Powell link to his videos https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsLiQzpvNWU.Funny that I spotted good old Luke in the Chicago Club a couple of weeks ago. In person he's a big not fat dude. I guess the camera do add 50 pounds to a person. Jorge has his big giant face posted everywhere in Tijuana. Hope he doesn't try to clean up the Zona Norte.
MemoeNasty
05-12-21, 05:54
Funny that I spotted good old Luke in the Chicago Club a couple of weeks ago. In person he's a big not fat dude. I guess the camera do add 50 pounds to a person. Jorge has his big giant face posted everywhere in Tijuana. Hope he doesn't try to clean up the Zona Norte.I watch Luke's videos and have checked out a few live streams. He shows his face and puts all his personal info out there. He even puts his cell phone number out there so you can call him if you want. This is different from other ZonaTubers who just walk around with hidden cameras violating people's privacy. My issue with him is sometimes he goes on and on about how much money he makes or how many girls he fucks. I'm always skeptical about someone when they start bragging about money and at the end of the day the girls he fucks, he pays! That's not saying too much. I think as far as zona norte content goes, he's probably the best on YouTube right now. Maybe useful for someone who's not a regular to the zona. Moe.
I tried a range of restaurants on recent trip, but favorite by far was La Espadana. About a 8 min uber from Hotel Ticuan. I actually ate there twice in four days it was so good! Maybe the best Mexican food I've ever had, and I live in a major US city. I ate like a king both nights, and with 10% tip still only spent $25 per night. No English menu, so either know some Spanish, or put the translator to use. Also, I found the restaurants in that area to be much better overall than those in the Ticuan to Zona Norte area. Also a quiet respite from the craziness for a few hours a day. Enjoy!
Captain Solo
05-18-21, 23:39
Went down last Sunday day trip with 2 other bros, had a couple rounds of good food, sat drinking in HK, watching sports, strip shows and a couple dozens hot girls flittering by.
There were a few very beautiful new girl, pretty face, all natural boobs and butt, perfect smooth light skin. Bagged 2 girls before going home about 8:30. Checked out other bars but only HK and Chavelas had hot girls.
Had huge, fresh, sweet oyster, half dozen for $5, at Mariscos el Danmos on Constitucion, out on the sidewalk with free, unlimited view of street girls hehe. Impossible to find such fresh oyster in Califonia. Shrimp coctele also very good with large shrimp in salsa and hot sauce. The bro had a chicken nacho for $3. On Liberty path near the Arc, a few bars have $1 beer and 3 tacos for $1, damn good deal and fun to sit out in the path. They also grill seafood outside. Man, delicious.
Weekend is coming up. Anyone want to go to have some sexy fun with hot girls and fresh, spicy, delicious food?
I noticed a couple of new restaurants. Or should I say that they've been here for a while, but I finally noticed them after a year of non visits to the Zona Norte? Anyways, there is a large new restaurant between Tropical and Pepe's parking. And 2 tiny hole in the wall restaurants a couple of doorways past the Chicago bar. Anyone tried these so far? The one behind Tropical looks upscale for a Zona Norte eatery. But I never see anyone eating there. Lastly, there is an Azul tacos which is separately located from the main Azul restaurant. I see a lot of staff eat there. Standing room and carry out only. But it's got to be either cheap or tasty if the staff eats there.
KC Questor
06-05-21, 23:40
I noticed a couple of new restaurants. Or should I say that they've been here for a while, but I finally noticed them after a year of non visits to the Zona Norte? Anyways, there is a large new restaurant between Tropical and Pepe's parking. And 2 tiny hole in the wall restaurants a couple of doorways past the Chicago bar. Anyone tried these so far? The one behind Tropical looks upscale for a Zona Norte eatery. But I never see anyone eating there. Lastly, there is an Azul tacos which is separately located from the main Azul restaurant. I see a lot of staff eat there. Standing room and carry out only. But it's got to be either cheap or tasty if the staff eats there.The restaurant next to Tropical is called Senda Norte. It affiliated with the hotel (like Azul is for Cascadas) and can be accessed from the second floor. It is upscale for the zona, but is still new enough that it is WILDLY inconsistent. Food varies from one visit to the next, ranging from delicious to inedible. Service is terrible. Food basically just comes out whenever it is cooked -- I've seen tables where one person is finishing their meal before the appetizers come out, and one time someone was served their dessert before the rest of the party even had food.
Menu is here: https://www.facebook.com/sendanortetj/menu.
Azul tacos are pretty mediocre. I assume the staff gets a discount or something, because I have no idea why they would eat there instead of one of the much better taco carts in the area.
Captain Solo
06-06-21, 16:59
The place looks very nice, clean, upscale in the pics. Looks like they invested a lot in that place in a less than good location. La Perla has been there for decades under many different owners and is just barely surviving.
Too bad it may take a long time before they will build up a steady clientele. A lot of restaurants Tijuana are just limping by, some had to close down after toughing it out a few months.
It's across from La Perla near pepe parking. Will try it out.
https://www.facebook.com/sendanortetj/?ref=page_internal
$55 USD for a tomahawk steak in Mexico? Really? It better be served by 2 waitresses with DD cups, one sits on my lap the other feeding me slowly. And they better have smaller bellies than mine.
$55 USD for a tomahawk steak in Mexico? Really? It better be served by 2 waitresses with DD cups, one sits on my lap the other feeding me slowly. And they better have smaller bellies than mine.I used to work at a restaurant in the states that charges $200 for for a tomahawk steak. And of course it would be a crime not to pair it with a $400 bottle of opus. Guys would come in with high class escorts and drop a couple grand on dinner. I don't want to even try to figure out how much the escort was being paid.
I used to work at a restaurant in the states that charges $200 for for a tomahawk steak. And of course it would be a crime not to pair it with a $400 bottle of opus. Guys would come in with high class escorts and drop a couple grand on dinner. I don't want to
even try to figure out how much the escort was being paid.That is some "balling" stuff there. I am glad I am cheap and sex girls in Mexico, I can't afford US prices anymore.
MemoeNasty
06-15-21, 23:01
The place looks very nice, clean, upscale in the pics. Looks like they invested a lot in that place in a less than good location. La Perla has been there for decades under many different owners and is just barely surviving.
Too bad it may take a long time before they will build up a steady clientele. A lot of restaurants Tijuana are just limping by, some had to close down after toughing it out a few months.
It's across from La Perla near pepe parking. Will try it out.
https://www.facebook.com/sendanortetj/?ref=page_internalI like La Perla but nobody seems to give a shit about the place. I like the layout of it with the restaurant up front and the bar area in the back. Too bad about them being slow but now that I think about it the last few times I was in there the place was dead. Moe.
Captain Solo
06-16-21, 07:56
Moe,
I like La Perla too.
I would take visitors from out of the country to La Perla so they can try unique Mexican cuisine in an authentic Mexican hut with a thatched roof, well, tin roof now. A lot of them were very impressed how fresh and tasty seafood is in Mexico. They were delighted with the large fried whole fish served with salsa, shrimp botana, clam cocktail. Some serve it at home to impress their guests. But we would have to run when their bands started playing. The noise was just way too loud, very annoying. In comparison Mr. Pampas has a string quartet paying soft and sweet music, very nice to dine to.
La Perla has very few clients day or night. The menu got smaller, less interesting, raw seafood is not as fresh as the street carts. I don't know how they survive. I feel sad for them.
Moe,
I like La Perla too.
I would take visitors from out of the country to La Perla so they can try unique Mexican cuisine in an authentic Mexican hut with a thatched roof, well, tin roof now. A lot of them were very impressed how fresh and tasty seafood is in Mexico. They were delighted with the large fried whole fish served with salsa, shrimp botana, clam cocktail. Some serve it at home to impress their guests. But we would have to run when their bands started playing. The noise was just way too loud, very annoying. In comparison Mr. Pampas has a string quartet paying soft and sweet music, very nice to dine to.
La Perla has very few clients day or night. The menu got smaller, less interesting, raw seafood is not as fresh as the street carts. I don't know how they survive. I feel sad for them.They need a special on their menu. Something that is cheap, good and unavailable elsewhere in the Zona Norte. I gave their fish taco a try and found it to be disgusting. How fucking hard is it to throw a fish stick in a tortilla?
But I still eat their prepared fish. Sometimes, because they fuck up and often have no 800 g fish inventory and I have to buy a 1600 g or order something else. How the fuck am I going to at a 1.6 kg fish?
With so much floor space, they should consider turning it into a club.
Member #4730
06-22-21, 08:11
That is some "balling" stuff there. I am glad I am cheap and sex girls in Mexico, I can't afford US prices anymore.Same here, could probably swing the food and beverage, but the escort would have to be a freebie as I would be treating. I love the value of international pootang. Too many women in the USA With GPS regardless if they are being paid of if a significant other. We all pay one way or another. I like the tacos from the stand on the corner of HK. The only other place that is good, but a good drive is Puerto Nuevo for grilled lobsters. I was with friends that knew how to get there and it was a drive. I'll have to try Pampas next time and hope I don't get an Uber that is working with the police to set me up. I read a report here where a member took and Uber and the policed tried to shake him down for money.
Captain Solo
06-22-21, 19:54
For fish and shrimp tacos you should try Mariscos de Damos on Constitucion across from hotel Korea. Man, it's so fresh, juicy and delicious with salsa and cream sauce, much better than anywhere else including restaurants outside of La Zona like Titos. They serve 3 tacos for 100 pesos or $5 but they are so huge big-eating guys can only finish 2. Of course they sell lots of raw shell fish so they are fresh and delicious.
Who the hell can eat 1.8 Kg fried fish. Geez! Titos has very good deals on variety of fried or grilled fish. Try it.
Most mongers are meat and potatoes, not seafood eating types. La Perl a has a very nice facility with a bar in a perfect location, but unless La Perla switch to meats, it can attract only Mexican, not hungry mongers. I think if La Perla turns into a small version of Mr. Pampas, it will attract a lot of hungry mongers and can charge a premium prices for food and drinks and makes lots of money. La Perla has been a dismal failure for 20 years in that seafood model. It's time for them to try new menu to attract the main clientele with big money to spend in La Zona, I. E. The gringos.
It's not hard to set up a Brazilian grill. You only need a charcoal grill with a rack and metal skewers to grill the meats. Each batch can be grilled and ready in under 5 minutes. Only skewer and grill limited amount of meats when guests are present so the meat won't spoil and wasted like sea food. Of course they should also marinade and grill some sea food like shrimp and octopus and perhaps even chicken and pork. Eventually they may make far more money than Mr. Pampas.
We should give La Perla's owner some free consultation to get what we want to eat in La Zona. I am sick of driving down to El Centro for food, harassed by dirty policias or hit by high curbs and cause $1,000 damages to my car.
Same here, could probably swing the food and beverage, but the escort would have to be a freebie as I would be treating. I love the value of international pootang. Too many women in the USA With GPS regardless if they are being paid of if a significant other. We all pay one way or another. I like the tacos from the stand on the corner of HK. The only other place that is good, but a good drive is Puerto Nuevo for grilled lobsters. I was with friends that knew how to get there and it was a drive. I'll have to try Pampas next time and hope I don't get an Uber that is working with the police to set me up. I read a report here where a member took and Uber and the policed tried to shake him down for money.Wow. The only other good place to eat is in Puerto Nuevo. Damn! I've been doing it wrong all these years!! Let me see if I have Javier Plascencia's email around here someplace. I think he should be notified.
Don't believe everything you read on this board. Much is posted simply for entertainment.
Captain Solo
06-23-21, 18:33
La Perla can start small with just a gas grill outside behind the bar, so they don't need to install ventilation in the kitchen. Just season the meats before grilling on smoky wood chips and they would have the equivalent Brazilian BBQ. It's a lot easier and simpler to grill meats than cooking seafood or making sushi.
They can charge $25 for AYCE BBQ with $4 beers and I think lots mongers would eat there to eat, drink and relax with their chicas instead of wasting time and risking policias to go El Centro for Mr. Pampas or Churrascaris do Brasil.
But they would have to line up the stupid, noisy brass bands and shoot them before they can hope to bring in any business.
AmorPorFavor
06-23-21, 22:20
What's the best, most expensive restaurant within a close, safe walking distance to HK? Could it just be Azul?
What's the best, most expensive restaurant within a close, safe walking distance to HK? Could it just be Azul?Azul is truly nothing special. Safe walking distance to HK, I would recommend Caesar's on Revolucion.
Captain Solo
06-23-21, 23:54
The best and most expensive in La Zona?
Ever heard of the why in Hong Kong?
What's the best, most expensive restaurant within a close, safe walking distance to HK? Could it just be Azul?Ceasars on 5th and Revolucion. Except its not the best. Its good but the portion sizes for the cost is a rip off.
John Clayton
06-24-21, 01:38
Ceasars on 5th and Revolucion. Except its not the best. Its good but the portion sizes for the cost is a rip off.I wouldn't say "best" -- maybe best in the 1960's. Old school, or maybe just old. Have the salad and say you did it.
LuvMexicanas
06-24-21, 01:44
It's tripas, chorizo and adobada tacos at Charly's on Constitucion all day for me.
AmorPorFavor
06-24-21, 02:18
What's the best, most expensive restaurant within a close, safe walking distance to HK? Could it just be Azul?Anybody been to La Justina on revo? Its closer to HK than Caesars and looks upscale and modern on google maps.
What's the best, most expensive restaurant within a close, safe walking distance to HK? Could it just be Azul?"Good restaurant" and "within close walking distance of the sewer, err, Zona Norte" are almost mutually exclusive.
As Brother Tom said, Caesar's is good. They are a bit pricey, but they are in the middle of a very high-traffic area of downtown. I've not yet been to Justina so I can't say how expensive it is. It seems to come up on lots of "lists" but I also have heard mixed reviews. It's definitely worth a shot.
Casa de Tlayuda and Piedra Santa (in the same building) are considered pretty expensive, by local standards. They are on the corner of 5th and Revu. They are high on my list to try, but I don't get downtown as often as I'd like.
There are other good places on Revu. Giuseppe's is good for its price point, which is not expensive. Vittorio's is better, although a further walk. Neither would be considered "expensive. " If you really want expensive (by Mexican standards) you'll need to get away from the ZN.
OK, now you have quite a selection, all within walking distance (assuming you consider between 4 and 10 blocks close). Go and report back.
Anybody been to La Justina on revo? Its closer to HK than Caesars and looks upscale and modern on google maps.I haven't liked Azul food for a long time. They changed management a while back and now serve lower quality food and less of it, but charge more. So much wasted potential with that place, ran by morons.
Dcrist0527
06-24-21, 13:38
It's tripas, chorizo and adobada tacos at Charly's on Constitucion all day for me.Love that place. Expensive? No. But delicious!
What's the best, most expensive restaurant within a close, safe walking distance to HK? Could it just be Azul?Most of us regulars tend to eat elsewhere because we have broaden our safe walking distance, especially in the day time. Azul have pull a bait and switch on me before, feeding me an ordered rib eye steak that was clearly not rib eye. But I still eat at Azuls for convenience and a chance to look up the skirts of the chicas while they are in public. Hey I get off on cheap thrills. Pricing of their American part of the menu have gone up about 20% while delivering poorer quality food. If you eat there, I recommend Mexican dishes. Cheaper and tastier, the local cook at least know how to prepare them.
Also within safe walking distance even in the middle of the night is the restaurant across the street and owned by Adelitas. The restaurant behind and owned by the Tropical Club. The tiny hole in the wall restaurant next to and owed by the Chicago Club. The La Perla seafood restaurant across the intersection from HK. The tiny taco bar across the street from and owned by HK. The Chinese food take out across the street from Adelitas.
AmorPorFavor
06-24-21, 17:15
It's tripas, chorizo and adobada tacos at Charly's on Constitucion all day for me.Looking to find a place with a nice interior for a sit down dinner maybe with a chica.
LuvMexicanas
06-24-21, 17:39
Looking to find a place with a nice interior for a sit down dinner maybe with a chica.You'll have to give up "within a close, safe walking distance to HK. " Zona Rio is a super quick Uber ride away and has plenty of nice restaurants. If you are looking more for ambiance than pure tastiness of the food, the bar restaurant on the second floor on Revo directly across from Hotel Rio Rita is pretty nice and they even carry my beloved Maestro Dobel Diamante tequila at a very fair 125 pesos.
Member #4730
06-26-21, 23:51
Looking to find a place with a nice interior for a sit down dinner maybe with a chica.I had a nice dinner at Senda Norte restaurant near tropical bar by myself, but the interior reminded me of being in Miami.
AmorPorFavor
06-27-21, 01:13
I had a nice dinner at Senda Norte restaurant near tropical bar by myself, but the interior reminded me of being in Miami.I just ate there an hour ago. Had a good hamburgesa and a beer. It is a nice new place. I will be going back there.
I had a nice dinner at Senda Norte restaurant near tropical bar by myself, but the interior reminded me of being in Miami.Looks like a diner doesn't it?
UsaInEurope
07-03-21, 22:51
Just typed in this huge report on La Justina and then the database goes down for 2 minutes? Fuck.
Anyway, the food is absolutely mind blowing. Not typing the rest of it out. Get the tuna tostada.
AmorPorFavor
07-04-21, 06:00
Just typed in this huge report on La Justina and then the database goes down for 2 minutes? Fuck.
Anyway, the food is absolutely mind blowing. Not typing the rest of it out. Get the tuna tostada.Oh yeah. That place looks good! Thanks.
Member #4730
07-04-21, 08:49
Looks like a diner doesn't it?Doesn't look like a diner to me as not sure of bar seating. If it was open air and had chicas walking around with booty shorts, bikinis or skimpy outfits, then would remind me of South Beach Miami.
Had dinner at Senda Norte yesterday. I think they will run into problems because their menu seems eclectic to me, and it is in Spanish without English translations. So I had to pull out the translator to help me order. Prices seemed a little higher than other places too. This is not your typical Mexican food place that you can order the basic Mexican dish without having to look at the menu. On the other hand, there is a lot of privacy here and it's not too busy like Azul. I think it's a nice restaurant for a date with a chica. If eating by yourself, there are better value in the area.
Member #4730
07-04-21, 21:28
Had dinner at Senda Norte yesterday. I think they will run into problems because their menu seems eclectic to me, and it is in Spanish without English translations. So I had to pull out the translator to help me order. Prices seemed a little higher than other places too. This is not your typical Mexican food place that you can order the basic Mexican dish without having to look at the menu. On the other hand, there is a lot of privacy here and it's not too busy like Azul. I think it's a nice restaurant for a date with a chica. If eating by yourself, there are better value in the area.If I recall, the first half of menu is Spanish, the second half is same menu in English.
AmorPorFavor
07-04-21, 21:45
If I recall, the first half of menu is Spanish, the second half is same menu in English.You are correct KoolB. The hamburger is pretty good.
Member #4730
07-10-21, 08:07
I was leaving Chicago club last night after a hot session and saw a sushi spot in the Zona. I stopped inside and asked what the owner recommended and he said the banana and mango rolls. I was sweating like a working girl in church and he recommended cleaning up in the bathroom, but I knew that wouldn't help since I just finished an intense cardio session with a lady from Chicago club. I got the iced tea and it was good. The mango and banana rolls were ok, but not something I would consider mixing with wasabi, shrimp, and whatever else was in the roll. The owner is from China and works with his mom and another worker that is in Sinaloa. As I was waiting got my food a black lady came in to order some food and I assumed she was coming from the clubs, but she said she is from LA getting veneers. She said she was getting food for her and the kids. It was odd to see someone that doesn't hit the clubs in the Zona getting food. Apparently veneers are 70% cheaper in Tijuana compared to the USA I'll have to try other food or rolls to give a better review, but the owner was nice and he was busy with orders, which was a good sign.
Anyone try that Chinese restaurant across the street from the taco stand on corner near HK?
The place is OK. . . I've had the chop suey with fried chicken and another time the egg foo yong plate. . . But I prefer Fu Hao Chinese restaurant across from La Malquerida club on Constitucion a block away. The beef with broccoli with fried rice and eggroll is about $100 pesos and hits the spot. Try both and decide for yourself.
I was leaving Chicago club last night after a hot session and saw a sushi spot in the Zona. I stopped inside and asked what the owner recommended and he said the banana and mango rolls. I was sweating like a working girl in church and he recommended cleaning up in the bathroom, but I knew that wouldn't help since I just finished an intense cardio session with a lady from Chicago club. I got the iced tea and it was good. The mango and banana rolls were ok, but not something I would consider mixing with wasabi, shrimp, and whatever else was in the roll. The owner is from China and works with his mom and another worker that is in Sinaloa. As I was waiting got my food a black lady came in to order some food and I assumed she was coming from the clubs, but she said she is from LA getting veneers. She said she was getting food for her and the kids. It was odd to see someone that doesn't hit the clubs in the Zona getting food. Apparently veneers are 70% cheaper in Tijuana compared to the USA I'll have to try other food or rolls to give a better review, but the owner was nice and he was busy with orders, which was a good sign.
Anyone try that Chinese restaurant across the street from the taco stand on corner near HK?
Captain Solo
07-10-21, 18:17
Kim Mon serves pretty good Chinese food. They do a couple good stir-fry dishes.
The portion is huge, almost double normal US. If you just humped a couple girls and sweat like a pig, well, you can eat like one here.
They have no beer, so buy a few from OXXO and drink it with the food.
The place is OK. . . I've had the chop suey with fried chicken and another time the egg foo yong plate. . . But I prefer Fu Hao Chinese restaurant across from La Malquerida club on Constitucion a block away. The beef with broccoli with fried rice and eggroll is about $100 pesos and hits the spot. Try both and decide for yourself.Fu Hao is legit. I used to eat there back when I was still a meat-eater. I usually ordered a plate of fried chicken with broccoli and fried rice. The place is run by an old older Asian lady and a young guy who seems to be her son, real nice people.
I was leaving Chicago club last night after a hot session and saw a sushi spot in the Zona. I stopped inside and asked what the owner recommended and he said the banana and mango rolls. I was sweating like a working girl in church and he recommended cleaning up in the bathroom, but I knew that wouldn't help since I just finished an intense cardio session with a lady from Chicago club. I got the iced tea and it was good. The mango and banana rolls were ok, but not something I would consider mixing with wasabi, shrimp, and whatever else was in the roll. The owner is from China and works with his mom and another worker that is in Sinaloa. As I was waiting got my food a black lady came in to order some food and I assumed she was coming from the clubs, but she said she is from LA getting veneers. She said she was getting food for her and the kids. It was odd to see someone that doesn't hit the clubs in the Zona getting food. Apparently veneers are 70% cheaper in Tijuana compared to the USA I'll have to try other food or rolls to give a better review, but the owner was nice and he was busy with orders, which was a good sign.
Anyone try that Chinese restaurant across the street from the taco stand on corner near HK?At this location, I generally eat white rice, veges, and teriyaki this or that. The reason is that it is reasonably healthy and no one can fuck up this simple dish. Plus it is convenient and inexpensive. OK, it is not high dining but I get more than than what I pay. The owner is a cool dude and I've ran into him a couple of times in HK. He speaks English and it's funny the chats we have for the chicas in English while they are eating. Nothing disrespectful. But chit chats on how how hot that girl is who is sitting across from me and what club I can find her at.
After being closed during COVID, Colectivo 9 on Revolucion has re-opened. Including all time favorite Indie Burger. If you like to have a delicious inexpensive meal away from dirty and disgusting Zona, you should check it out.
AmorPorFavor
07-15-21, 06:05
After being closed during COVID, Colectivo 9 on Revolucion has re-opened. Including all time favorite Indie Burger. If you like to have a delicious inexpensive meal away from dirty and disgusting Zona, you should check it out.Looks good. Thanks I will check it out.
I went there once and the food was quite disappointing.
At this location, I generally eat white rice, veges, and teriyaki this or that. The reason is that it is reasonably healthy and no one can fuck up this simple dish. Plus it is convenient and inexpensive. OK, it is not high dining but I get more than than what I pay. The owner is a cool dude and I've ran into him a couple of times in HK. He speaks English and it's funny the chats we have for the chicas in English while they are eating. Nothing disrespectful. But chit chats on how how hot that girl is who is sitting across from me and what club I can find her at.
BabyBatter
07-17-21, 12:39
Was in Tijuana for several days last week and had the chance to try several of the restaurants recommended by the good folks here.
Arrived at Ticuan around noon and went to Caesar's for lunch. Overall, worth visiting at least once, but nothing special. Had the salad, bone marrow and seafood risotto. Both the salad and bone marrow were pretty good, the risotto was cooked well, but the seafood was not fresh. Afterwards, explored around Revolution and hung out at Border Psycho brewery for a bit. I did not watch my water intake and ended up with a hangover, so did not have dinner that day.
Next day, walked to Zone Rio and walked around. Had LionFish for lunch. Overall, decent spot, especially for the price. I ordered a couple of tacos, ceviche Gio, and the tostada sampler. The ceviche was huge and I ended up not being able to finish the tostadas. Everything was quite good, portions were large, pricing wasn't too bad for seafood. The only negative I would say is that the seafood wasn't the freshest. For example, the crab on the tostada tasted bland and did not have the sweetness fresh crab should have. Texture of tuna a bit mushy, etc.
After LionFish, walked to Telefonica Gastro park and got a couple of beers. Did not try any of the food, but looked like a nice spot to chill. It's your typical food market type place, where there's a bunch of vendors with a shared seating.
La Justina. My favorite of the trip. Went for lunch and I guess I was early, no one else was there. I wanted the octopus but I guess they had supply issues that day. Ended up ordering just the Justina salad and Tuna tostada. Both were really good, I would highly recommend the tuna. It was pretty good by itself, but the tostada somehow brought it to a whole another level. Also, their drinks were quite nice too. Bit pricy for Mexico, but I feel it was worth it.
Taco stand by HK. Good tacos, I think this place is notorious enough on the forum already so no need to go into details.
Mr. Pampas. Probably what I was looking forwards to the most before the trip. For me, a bit of a disappointment. Place wasn't bad, especially for the price, $24 for dinner, just the meat quality was meh. Their salad bar was great though, lots of selection besides just salad, more of a sides bar. Favorite cut was the picanha, the ribeye was a travesty, and that's my favorite cut Gristly, too much large pieces of fat, was overcooked and dry / tough. The non beef dishes were ok, tended to be a bit too salty for me. Again, for the price and considering its all you can eat, worth going if you're starving. Personally, I would have preferred a la carte with better quality of meat.
Azuls. Better than I expected. If you're feeling lazy and don't want to go too far from HK, might as well.
Overall, food in Tijuana was pretty good, better than I expected, considering that Tijuana's not really known for food. I would say its a hidden gem, especially if you live in Southern California. If I was in SD, would totally be down to just go down and grab dinner.
Was in Tijuana for several days last week and had the chance to try several of the restaurants recommended by the good folks here.
Arrived at Ticuan around noon and went to Caesar's for lunch. Overall, worth visiting at least once, but nothing special. Had the salad, bone marrow and seafood risotto. Both the salad and bone marrow were pretty good, the risotto was cooked well, but the seafood was not fresh. Afterwards, explored around Revolution and hung out at Border Psycho brewery for a bit. I did not watch my water intake and ended up with a hangover, so did not have dinner that day.
Next day, walked to Zone Rio and walked around. Had LionFish for lunch. Overall, decent spot, especially for the price. I ordered a couple of tacos, ceviche Gio, and the tostada sampler. The ceviche was huge and I ended up not being able to finish the tostadas. Everything was quite good, portions were large, pricing wasn't too bad for seafood. The only negative I would say is that the seafood wasn't the freshest. For example, the crab on the tostada tasted bland and did not have the sweetness fresh crab should have. Texture of tuna a bit mushy, etc.
After LionFish, walked to Telefonica Gastro park and got a couple of beers. Did not try any of the food, but looked like a nice spot to chill. It's your typical food market type place, where there's a bunch of vendors with a shared seating.
La Justina. My favorite of the trip. Went for lunch and I guess I was early, no one else was there. I wanted the octopus but I guess they had supply issues that day. Ended up ordering just the Justina salad and Tuna tostada. Both were really good, I would highly recommend the tuna. It was pretty good by itself, but the tostada somehow brought it to a whole another level. Also, their drinks were quite nice too. Bit pricy for Mexico, but I feel it was worth it.
Taco stand by HK. Good tacos, I think this place is notorious enough on the forum already so no need to go into details.
Mr. Pampas. Probably what I was looking forwards to the most before the trip. For me, a bit of a disappointment. Place wasn't bad, especially for the price, $24 for dinner, just the meat quality was meh. Their salad bar was great though, lots of selection besides just salad, more of a sides bar. Favorite cut was the picanha, the ribeye was a travesty, and that's my favorite cut Gristly, too much large pieces of fat, was overcooked and dry / tough. The non beef dishes were ok, tended to be a bit too salty for me. Again, for the price and considering its all you can eat, worth going if you're starving. Personally, I would have preferred a la carte with better quality of meat.
Azuls. Better than I expected. If you're feeling lazy and don't want to go too far from HK, might as well.
Overall, food in Tijuana was pretty good, better than I expected, considering that Tijuana's not really known for food. I would say its a hidden gem, especially if you live in Southern California. If I was in SD, would totally be down to just go down and grab dinner.I went to Pampas in Otay, it was very bad, the salad bar had old brown wilty lettuce. I will never go back there.
Tried the steak and egg breakfast at Senda. First ordered an Agua Fresca Naranja. Essentially orange juice. Waiter brought a basket of donuts with a muffin instead of the usual chips and salsa. Seemed to be fresh and had a good flavor. Asked for tortillas de maiz with my breakfast. Steak was cooked to perfection, with country fried potatoes and eggs sunny side up with frijoles and guacamole. Brought my own Heinz 57 steak sauce and salsa. Waiter supplied an adobo type of hot sauce also. Well worth the 245 pesos plus the cost of the agua fresca but there is no Tropical VIP card discount. Gave the waiter my VIP card but didn't notice a reduction in the price. Suggest you bring your own steak sauce and hot sauce packets from Taco Bell or what is your favorite brand unless you like adobo sauce, which I prefer to pass on. Meal was presented well, quality ingredients, good waiter service but the sauces and salsa supplied are probably not to the average American taste so bring your own. Oddly enough, the best salsa in Tijuana in my experience is right across the street, served in the Mariscos restaurant with their egg breakfasts, but the ingredients are of better quality in Senda De Norte, IMO.
Member #4730
08-16-21, 04:40
Tried the steak and egg breakfast at Senda. First ordered an Agua Fresca Naranja. Essentially orange juice. Waiter brought a basket of donuts with a muffin instead of the usual chips and salsa. Seemed to be fresh and had a good flavor. Asked for tortillas de maiz with my breakfast. Steak was cooked to perfection, with country fried potatoes and eggs sunny side up with frijoles and guacamole. Brought my own Heinz 57 steak sauce and salsa. Waiter supplied an adobo type of hot sauce also. Well worth the 245 pesos plus the cost of the agua fresca but there is no Tropical VIP card discount. Gave the waiter my VIP card but didn't notice a reduction in the price. Suggest you bring your own steak sauce and hot sauce packets from Taco Bell or what is your favorite brand unless you like adobo sauce, which I prefer to pass on. Meal was presented well, quality ingredients, good waiter service but the sauces and salsa supplied are probably not to the average American taste so bring your own. Oddly enough, the best salsa in Tijuana in my experience is right across the street, served in the Mariscos restaurant with their egg breakfasts, but the ingredients are of better quality in Senda De Norte, IMO.Odd, must be a recent change as I got a discount and used it as the tip. I like their food better than Azuls, but regulars are familiar with Azuls so end up at that location. Crazy you bring your own condiments, but a true connoisseur. I'll try Mariscos next time in town.
Anyone tried at 580 Av Constitución next to delicias bar. Opposite taco stands.
Name may be El Pico. Not sure since google street view is blocked by tree.
I plan to eat there during my next visit and wanted to know your experience.
I like spicy stews and they had three pots of beautiful stew at the front of the restaurant.
Apparently this restaurant is open 24 hrs.
https://www.google.com/maps/@32.5375124, -117.0388896,3 a,37.5 y,89.21 h,92.44 t / data=!3 m6!1 e1!3 m4!1 sL13 lv3 WBf4 zPVLMSVbO-9 Q!2 e0!7 i16384!8 i8192.
Captain Solo
08-23-21, 21:29
Al Capone is next to Chicago, a nice, clean, quiet place with a good-size menu of meats and seafoods.
We had the Bifsteak Racnhero, about 12 ozs top sirloin stir fried with pepper and tomato sauce, served with rice, bean and tortilla, only 70 pesos or $3. 50 for a big sit-down hot meal. While dining, you can also view sexy crotches of Chicago girls dinning in.
It has special dinner deals, like tacos, burritos, beef and chicken soups, full sit down meals for 70 pesos. Their food is fresh and delicious. Even the Mexican American wingmen were impressed.
If you have to stand around for 3 tacos, it's better to have a hot, sit down dinner at Al Capone.
Anyone tried at 580 Av Constitucin next to delicias bar. Opposite taco stands.
Name may be El Pico. Not sure since google street view is blocked by tree.
I plan to eat there during my next visit and wanted to know your experience.
I like spicy stews and they had three pots of beautiful stew at the front of the restaurant.
Apparently this restaurant is open 24 hrs.
https://www.google.com/maps/@32.5375124, -117.0388896,3 a,37.5 y,89.21 h,92.44 t / data=!3 m6!1 e1!3 m4!1 sL13 lv3 WBf4 zPVLMSVbO-9 Q!2 e0!7 i16384!8 i8192.Pros. Inexpensive. Local dishes rather than the Americanized bastard food like tacos and burritos. Nice people work there including the cook who will take time to explain each dish in the window and guide you.
Cons. Greasy food. Probably best for local stomachs that are used to greasy food.
You guys are killing me with all the Zona eating. Hands down the Zona has the worst food choices in all of Centro. Do yourselves a favor and walk two blocks up to Revolucion and spin the wheel. Most if not all places will be better than the Zona for food. Go outward bound and take a Blue / White taxi in front of CC Club to La Cacho neighborhood $5 and choose one of the places near or on Avenida Brasil.
Captain Solo
08-23-21, 23:49
Pervs want food with pussies side dish.
You guys are killing me with all the Zona eating. Hands down the Zona has the worst food choices in all of Centro. Do yourselves a favor and walk two blocks up to Revolucion and spin the wheel. Most if not all places will be better than the Zona for food. Go outward bound and take a Blue / White taxi in front of CC Club to La Cacho neighborhood $5 and choose one of the places near or on Avenida Brasil.Tony's NY Pizza La Cacho. Tony is from NYC and is the king of pizza in Tijuana HANDS DOWN.
Chiki Jai on Revo and 7th. Spanish Food Vasque Region of Spain.
Praga on Revo and 5th. Same owners as Ceasars Nuff Said.
58 - Good homestyle Mex Food in Soriana entrance 3rd and Revo.
Tupidos Menudos / Tacos Varios 7th between Revo and Madero. Awesome Tacos Varios and mexican staples.
Argentine restaurant. Parking lot of Jai Life Palace parking lot entrance on Madero between 7th and 8th. Empanadas anyway you like it.
Get OUT of the Zona.
Tupidos Menudos / Tacos Varios 7th between Revo and Madero. Awesome Tacos Varios and mexican staples.
Sorry Calle 8 between Revo and Madero.
Al Capone is next to Chicago, a nice, clean, quiet place with a good-size menu of meats and seafoods.
We had the Bifsteak Racnhero, about 12 ozs top sirloin stir fried with pepper and tomato sauce, served with rice, bean and tortilla, only 70 pesos or $3. 50 for a big sit-down hot meal. While dining, you can also view sexy crotches of Chicago girls dinning in.
It has special dinner deals, like tacos, burritos, beef and chicken soups, full sit down meals for 70 pesos. Their food is fresh and delicious. Even the Mexican American wingmen were impressed.
If you have to stand around for 3 tacos, it's better to have a hot, sit down dinner at Al Capone.Miss you guys as I stopped over at Capone's a little too late. Never knew the place existed so will check it out next time when I don't want to leave Zona.
G.
Pervs want food with pussies side dish.Nothing beats eating while trying to take a peak up a chica's skirt. I've been known to fall on my ass on the ground when I get carried away sometimes. Or in the alternative, look down a chica's top while she reaches for the salsa.
AmorPorFavor
08-24-21, 19:10
Sorry Calle 8 between Revo and Madero.I will try all of these. Have you tried Justina's, it gets a lot of good reviews here. I had a great filet de res and salad at Caesars last week with 2 glasses of very good Cab for cheap.
I will try all of these. Have you tried Justina's, it gets a lot of good reviews here. I had a great filet de res and salad at Caesars last week with 2 glasses of very good Cab for cheap.I have not tried Justines. I looked at the menu twice but nothing really tempted me to go inside.
I miss the old Adelitas restaurant back in the day it was pretty awesome, I forget the name as it as since been torn down and replaced by a hallway. I haven't ate in Capones since 2007.
Tony's NY Pizza La Cacho. Tony is from NYC and is the king of pizza in Tijuana HANDS DOWN.
Chiki Jai on Revo and 7th. Spanish Food Vasque Region of Spain.
Praga on Revo and 5th. Same owners as Ceasars Nuff Said.
58 - Good homestyle Mex Food in Soriana entrance 3rd and Revo.
Tupidos Menudos / Tacos Varios 7th between Revo and Madero. Awesome Tacos Varios and mexican staples.
Argentine restaurant. Parking lot of Jai Life Palace parking lot entrance on Madero between 7th and 8th. Empanadas anyway you like it.
Get OUT of the Zona.Thanks for the Tip bro I love good pizza and only go to Victtorios. I will try Tonys on my next trip down south.
MamaGuevos
08-24-21, 21:41
In my short report on my trip to Tijuana in July, it never occurred to me that anyone was interested in dining anywhere in Tijuana other than the why. But I see now that there is a food thread here, so I thought I would mention that I had a wonderful meal at Piedra Santa Restaurant. There is a somewhat small menu, but what I had was cooked very carefully and to perfection (I had the shrimp and avocado appetizer followed by the ribs in a mole sauce). Indeed, I thought the meal was better than any meal I had on a 10 day trip to Oaxaca a few years ago. The service was a little slow, but then again, I did not feel rushed like I would have felt at Caesar's, which is right across the street (I thought the service at Caesars was rude, so I left). Indeed, the waiter was super friendly, as were the rest of the staff.
The restaurant is at Av. Revolucion 1106, and it has a web site: https://piedrasanta.mx/.
Captain Solo
08-24-21, 21:50
Moved across the street, cleaner and nicer than the old hallway location.
Al Capone's food is one step above Monte Carlo's and most dinners are freshly cooked, bigger and cheaper. The 70-peso dinners have lots of beef, chicken seafood dishes that are very good values. It sells no beers so you can buy a few around the corner and drink with your food.
The restaurant and front of hotel Leyva has pre-cooked comidas for 65 pesos but that place is dingy and smells horrible like rotting meats. I walked right back out.
Thanks for the Tip bro I love good pizza and only go to Victtorios. I will try Tonys on my next trip down south.Forget Vitorrios. Go to GULISANOS SICILIAN CUISINE. Miles better than Vittorios who IMO has a horrible red sauce.
Sofias in La Cacho used to be good but prices/portions are lacking these days. Too bad because the food is fabulous. The Italian owner is in the kitchen himself cooking for you.
Gulisano's Cucina Siciliana.
Rio Tijuana entre Aguas Caliente y Sanchez Taboada.
$$Italian restaurant.
Service options: Dine-in Takeout No delivery.
Open ⋅ Closes 12 AM.
Health & safety: Mask required Temperature check required Staff wear masks Staff get temperature checks Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits More details.
Phone: +52 664 681 8468.
Captain Solo
08-24-21, 22:23
Amor,
Caesar serves Mediterranean light cuisine in a big menu, with meats, seafood, pasta and lots of fresh ingredients.
Caesar's Filete de Rez Chataubriand for $18 is a very good deal. Would cost $70 per plate in LA. Other dishes are classic Southern Europe, also very tasty with lower calories.
It sells basic local wines for $50-90 a bottle, premium local wines $100-200, Dom Perignon champagne $400.
Caesar is a very nice, classy, reputable restaurants worth splurging for cheap. Rooms in Caesar starts about $60 a night, a nice place to stay a few nights, bring a dozen hot young girls to relax, enjoy spicy companies, hot sex, and fine cuisine without breaking your bank. There are many bars and clubs in that area to take chicas to dance to cumbia music.
Captain Solo
08-24-21, 22:25
Wonder why Artiste has not moved to Tijuana?
AmorPorFavor
08-25-21, 00:12
Amor,
Caesar serves Mediterranean light cuisine in a big menu, with meats, seafood, pasta and lots of fresh ingredients.
Caesar's Filete de Rez Chataubriand for $18 is a very good deal. Would cost $70 per plate in LA. Other dishes are classic Southern Europe, also very tasty with lower calories.
It sells basic local wines for $50-90 a bottle, premium local wines $100-200, Dom Perignon champagne $400.
Caesar is a very nice, classy, reputable restaurants worth splurging for cheap. Rooms in Caesar starts about $60 a night, a nice place to stay a few nights, bring a dozen hot young girls to relax, enjoy spicy companies, hot sex, and fine cuisine without breaking your bank. There are many bars and clubs in that area to take chicas to dance to cumbia music.For sure. I had the filete de rez, the small caesar salad and 2 large glasses of Santo Tomas cab. Bill came to $45 with a 15% tip. Everything was excellent. It would have cost around $120 in San Diego. Then I went back to the Ticuan and had sex all night with a 19 year old. Not a bad day.
Wonder why Artiste has not moved to Tijuana?I've had a few apartments down there. Love It but there are reasons to keep one on either side. Two is better than one.
These days though no commitments with Covid. Hotels Only. Apartments too risky of an investment since we are in unknown territory for the foreseeable future.
Captain Solo
08-26-21, 02:42
12 ozs top sirloin stir fried and served with onion tomato sauce, rice, bean, tortilla, 70 pesos or $3.50, very good value for a hot and delicious full meal.
Al Capone is next to Chicago, a nice, clean, quiet place with a good-size menu of meats and seafoods.
We had the Bifsteak Racnhero, about 12 ozs top sirloin stir fried with pepper and tomato sauce, served with rice, bean and tortilla, only 70 pesos or $3. 50 for a big sit-down hot meal. While dining, you can also view sexy crotches of Chicago girls dinning in.
It has special dinner deals, like tacos, burritos, beef and chicken soups, full sit down meals for 70 pesos. Their food is fresh and delicious. Even the Mexican American wingmen were impressed.
If you have to stand around for 3 tacos, it's better to have a hot, sit down dinner at Al Capone.
Captain Solo
08-26-21, 19:31
A bro ordered Al Capone's 70-peso chicken nacho. It was a fresh, tasty, spicy, delicious mix of shredded roti chicken, chips, cheeses, bean, salsa, pepper, cilantro served on a hot iron plate.
It was so good and a delicious way to eat chicken I looked up recipes and tried to do it at home. It's a quick and easy but delicious snack for parties or for watching sports with friends.
Marinade shredded lean roti chicken or cooked ground beef in canned or homemade salsa. On Alum foil, make layers of thick chip with meats, cheese, chopped tomato then top it with bean / cheese, bake at 400 F 10 min. Garnish with sliced olive, chopped green onion, jalapeno pepper, cilantro. Sour cream.
My wingmen have gotten rave approvals serving these spicy and delicious Mexican snacks to their haute-cuisine friends.
Last time I was in Chicago's diner, I had the Carne Asada. It was 100 pesos instead of the 70 pesos for the beef ranchero, and I thought the bump was worth it as I got more beef and upscale guacamole pico de gallo, and your standard beans. Make 4 medium tacos out of them which in hindsight was too filling. The beans and onions filled my gut with gas and it was a hassle trying to screw while not farting.
I think I'm going back to eating light before sex from now on.
Al Capone is next to Chicago, a nice, clean, quiet place with a good-size menu of meats and seafoods..Thanks captain.
I was not able to see it in Google street view. Is this door the entrance to the restaurant? (see photo).
I spent 4 days in Tijuana this past weekend. Had the fish and shrimp tacos, Tortas at Hotel Nelson a couple of times plus Paella and Ciabatta sandwich. But I went to Guiseppi (close to Burger King) Italian restaurant. I was surprised how good the Spaghetti meal was (lots of goodies in the pasta). Plus soup AND salad all for a reasonable price. Would definitely go back.
Captain Solo
08-27-21, 20:19
Cannot miss.
A bro ordered Al Capone's 70-peso chicken nacho. It was a fresh, tasty, spicy, delicious mix of shredded roti chicken, chips, cheeses, bean, salsa, pepper, cilantro served on a hot iron plate.
It was so good and a delicious way to eat chicken I looked up recipes and tried to do it at home. It's a quick and easy but delicious snack for parties or for watching sports with friends.
Marinade shredded lean roti chicken or cooked ground beef in canned or homemade salsa. On Alum foil, make layers of thick chip with meats, cheese, chopped tomato then top it with bean / cheese, bake at 400 F 10 min. Garnish with sliced olive, chopped green onion, jalapeno pepper, cilantro. Sour cream.
My wingmen have gotten rave approvals serving these spicy and delicious Mexican snacks to their haute-cuisine friends.LOL. CAP. Were you a chef at one point? You describe the food like you were. Maybe in a previous life if not.
Making me hungry.
G.
Member #4730
08-28-21, 02:34
I went with an HK regular to Bodega 8 as she has been confined for past 2 weeks due to lipo. She suggested Plaza Chapultepec and we didn't know what to eat, but Bodega 8 looked nice. The mall felt like some place similar to a mall in Del Mar and OC. We got the tomahawk steak, tuna tostadas and some drinks. Prices are in line with USA, but great setting and ambiance. Funny most guys were staring at the chica, but the women could care less.
AmorPorFavor
08-28-21, 04:41
I went with an HK regular to Bodega 8 as she has been confined for past 2 weeks due to lipo. She suggested Plaza Chapultepec and we didn't know what to eat, but Bodega 8 looked nice. The mall felt like some place similar to a mall in Del Mar and OC. We got the tomahawk steak, tuna tostadas and some drinks. Prices are in line with USA, but great setting and ambiance. Funny most guys were staring at the chica, but the women could care less.Looks good!
Member #4730
08-28-21, 05:11
Looks good!It was ok. I prefer ribeye, but waiter suggested the tomahawk and the HK regular wanted well done. I prefer the meat to be bleeding a little on the inside, medium rare. The chica was more delicious. Guys just kept staring at her and made me feel awkward. I love how Mexican men are so open about it as in the US it would be considered sexual harassment. 😂.
Captain Solo
08-28-21, 05:30
But like to eat good food. A few wingmen are accomplished chefs. The prepare some very complex and exotic dishes for friends.
Nacho is a delicious snack and so easy and quick to make Just fry ground beef or chicken bits in onion and garlic, Add salsa just to warm. Serve in a bowl, add cheese to melt and sour cream with olive and jalapenos slices. Lay chips around it, like a Mexican dip.
Great Food.
I like the beet salad with goat cheese and the pork adobado. They also have a nice white fish wrapped in a banana leaf with cream sauce. Forget the name of the dish.
It was ok. I prefer ribeye, but waiter suggested the tomahawk and the HK regular wanted well done. I prefer the meat to be bleeding a little on the inside, medium rare. The chica was more delicious. Guys just kept staring at her and made me feel awkward. I love how Mexican men are so open about it as in the US it would be considered sexual harassment. 😂.Mexicans eat their steak a lot more well-done than Americans.
The guys were leering because you're a gringo. They weren't just disrespecting her, they were really, really disrespecting you. Believe me, if a Mexican guy is out with his chica and some asshole starts that shit, there will be blood. Trust me on that.
Captain Solo
08-28-21, 10:41
Actually 1 door South of Chicago.
The place in Hotel Leyva lobby is dingy and smells bad.
Recently I ate at the Montecarlo restaurant opposite the Adelita club. A few years ago Montecarlo was a little restaurant right next to Adelita (now there is an ATM) but they moved to the other side of the street. I ate on the terrace on the first floor overlooking Adelita. First time: Caldo de res. This is a vegetable soup with beef and beer for $ 8. Second time chicken fajita and beer - $ 9. Overall impression and the food was good.
Recently I ate at the Montecarlo restaurant opposite the Adelita club. A few years ago Montecarlo was a little restaurant right next to Adelita (now there is an ATM) but they moved to the other side of the street. I ate on the terrace on the first floor overlooking Adelita. First time: Caldo de res. This is a vegetable soup with beef and beer for $ 8. Second time chicken fajita and beer - $ 9. Overall impression and the food was good.Yes I do like the food their and it is convenient. I get tired of Azul as they started substituting quality ingredients for shit ones.
Member #4730
08-30-21, 09:58
I just got back from meeting a regular from Chicago and she recommended trying Lionfish. I am not sure what we got, but the fish and shrimp seemed fresh. I prefer seafood cooked unless it is poke or sushi, but gave it a go. It was ok, but not my taste, maybe try some other dishes. The mosquitos were having a buffet on my legs while I was eating the seafood. The regulars never let me down. I haven't stepped foot into the clubs since I have a regular rotation. I'm supposed to meet an HK regular later this week to try Valle de Guadalupe. She wants to be wined and dined. Also wants to have a good send off as she is returning to visit her family. Fun times in Tijuana. Have fun and stay safe!
Captain Solo
08-31-21, 02:26
That spicy cold shrimp botana looks good. It's actually a delicious way to eat shrimp blanched in lime juice, better than the shrimp cocktail.
Azul and La Perla serve it. My friends from out of the country just love that snack washed down with cold beers. One night a group of HK girls from Ensenada ordered a plate from Azul. The mesero brought the plate and could not help himself, popped a shrimp in his mouth an chewed vigorously before we had our chance. Don't know how many more he stole on the way over. The girls were passing the shrimps around and ate them with relish.
This snack is easy and quick to do. Mexicans roast red onion, pepper and garlic before blending to give the sauce a smoky flavor. Lucky I just bought a couple pounds of large shrimp, so I will try it tonight. I am posting the recipe here for the wingmen who like to swerve exotic snacks to their haute-cuisine guests:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQ4PjboKllE
Member #4730
08-31-21, 18:33
That spicy cold shrimp botana looks good. It's actually a delicious way to eat shrimp blanched in lime juice, better than the shrimp cocktail.
Azul and La Perla serve it. My friends from out of the country just love that snack washed down with cold beers. One night a group of HK girls from Ensenada ordered a plate from Azul. The mesero brought the plate and could not help himself, popped a shrimp in his mouth an chewed vigorously before we had our chance. Don't know how many more he stole on the way over. The girls were passing the shrimps around and ate them with relish.
This snack is easy and quick to do. Mexicans roast red onion, pepper and garlic before blending to give the sauce a smoky flavor. Lucky I just bought a couple pounds of large shrimp, so I will try it tonight. I am posting the recipe here for the wingmen who like to swerve exotic snacks to their haute-cuisine guests:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQ4PjboKllEThanks! Didn't know what she ordered, but must be a common dish in Mexico. She loves the ocean and mariscos. I have reservations at Animalón with the HK regular end of this week in Valle de Guadalupe. I will document the 5-8 course meal. It better be fucking delicious. At least I know the chica won't disappoint. Good times and good eats south of the border.
Captain Solo
08-31-21, 19:01
Koolbeans,
Take pics of the dishes and give us names, quality, prices. Will figure out if it's worth the long drive to Valle de Guadalupe for food or sex.
There are many good steaks and seafood restaurants near downtown Tijuana. Why can't HK girls just go to nearby places and save the time for party in the club and hot sex in the hotels?
Captain Solo
08-31-21, 19:13
This is not about pussy eating. For my epicurean wingmen, I tried this recipe but the lime juice will not cook the shrimp enough. The shrimp is soft, mushy and tasteless.
I would marinade shrimp with a little salt and blanch them in a microwave oven quickly to firm up the texture and release the sweet taste. Then I would serve them in a lime juice and vinaigrette dressing with red pepper sauce, steak sauce, slices of cucumber, red onion, jalapeno pepper and basil or cilantro.
It looks more like the way Azul and Perla make their camaron botanas frias, quicker, easier and better tasting.
Member #4730
08-31-21, 23:54
Koolbeans,
Take pics of the dishes and give us names, quality, prices. Will figure out if it's worth the long drive to Valle de Guadalupe for food or sex.
There are many good steaks and seafood restaurants near downtown Tijuana. Why can't HK girls just go to nearby places and save the time for party in the club and hot sex in the hotels?I will take photos and descriptions. Every trip south of the border involves sex, mucho sexo, they call me a savage, whatever that means. We are staying in one of those bubble glamping tents. Fucking under the stars and maybe in the vineyard if we get freaky. HK girl has never been and neither have I. Chicago regular has been to many places.
Member #4730
09-04-21, 03:11
I took an HK regular to Valle de Guadalupe and spent 3 days 2 nights with her before she left today to go back home. We stayed at Hotel Burbuja https://www.camperahotel.com/ and ate at a few restaurants, but the most impressive was Animalón near the hotel. It was a 5 course meal with wine pairings and menu can be found on the website. https://www.animalonbaja.com/welcome.
The tostada fish dish and dessert were my favorite and I was wasted by the 3rd meal. We got mojitos and the wine pairings. We both had a fun time and checked the location off my list of places to visit. Good one and done type of place, but maybe try it with another bar girl. I really want to do an electronic dance festival on E, but not sure when that is happening.
I took an HK regular to Valle de Guadalupe and spent 3 days 2 nights with her before she left today to go back home. We stayed at Hotel Burbuja https://www.camperahotel.com/ and ate at a few restaurants, but the most impressive was Animaln near the hotel. It was a 5 course meal with wine pairings and menu can be found on the website. https://www.animalonbaja.com/welcome.
The tostada fish dish and dessert were my favorite and I was wasted by the 3rd meal. We got mojitos and the wine pairings. We both had a fun time and checked the location off my list of places to visit. Good one and done type of place, but maybe try it with another bar girl. I really want to do an electronic dance festival on E, but not sure when that is happening.Looks amazing bro, I think I will stay there when I visit my girlfriend in a few weeks. I love camping but I also love convience. They have good wifi??
Member #4730
09-07-21, 08:35
Looks amazing bro, I think I will stay there when I visit my girlfriend in a few weeks. I love camping but I also love convience. They have good wifi??The wifi didn't work well for me in the bubble tent that we stayed in, but the HK regular had Telcel and shared her wifi. I pre downloaded music that we both like and played it on a Bluetooth portable speaker. I imagine the people in the next tent want peace and quiet under the stars, but we kept volume moderately low. I recommend getting a Tercel chip or asking front desk before reserving a bubble, which one offers the best wifi range. It is an experience for sure and unique since the last time I was in a tent structure was in 2004 in Kuwait. This one was more private and with a hot chica instead of with a bunch of dudes. I recommend it since she seemed to appreciate the experience. She was trying to explain to me that it was a once in a lifetime experience since they don't make as much with a regular job. I just want to check off experiences at this point in my life and don't really care who I bring with me as long as I'm sure we'll have a good time.
The wifi didn't work well for me in the bubble tent that we stayed in, but the HK regular had Telcel and shared her wifi. I pre downloaded music that we both like and played it on a Bluetooth portable speaker. I imagine the people in the next tent want peace and quiet under the stars, but we kept volume moderately low. I recommend getting a Tercel chip or asking front desk before reserving a bubble, which one offers the best wifi range. It is an experience for sure and unique since the last time I was in a tent structure was in 2004 in Kuwait. This one was more private and with a hot chica instead of with a bunch of dudes. I recommend it since she seemed to appreciate the experience. She was trying to explain to me that it was a once in a lifetime experience since they don't make as much with a regular job. I just want to check off experiences at this point in my life and don't really care who I bring with me as long as I'm sure we'll have a good time.I was in Kuwait in 2007 with the Seabees so I completely understand. I got the pleasure of waking up at 2 am and seeing a guy sitting in a chair jerking off in between of our 4 bunk beds, to the fashion channel no less. Alot of sick fucks I served with LOL. Saw too many funny and strange things on that deployment.....glad you had fun, thats what it is all about.
Several of you have said good things about a restaurant called "Churrascaria". I googled it, and came up with three matches.
1. Churrascaria Do Brasil, Blvd. Agua Caliente 11999, Hipodromo Agua Caliente.
2. Churrascaria Brazilian Steak House, P. De LOS Héroes #9395, Zona Urbana Rio Tijuana.
3. Churrascaria Do Brasil Macro, Blvd. Manuel Jesus Clouthier #16702, areío Tijuana 3 a. Etapa, areío Tijuana.
So, which one (s) are you talking about?
Captain Solo
09-10-21, 20:22
1. Churrascaria Do Brasil, Blvd. Agua Caliente 11999, Hipodromo Agua Caliente. About $12 UBER ride from HK after 6. Some week nights the wait can be 45 minutes. Sitting outside on the balcony is cold even with gas heaters. No more week nights discount.
2. Churrascaria Brazilian Steak House, P. De Los Héroes #9395, Zona Urbana Rio Tijuana, on the North West corner of the V rotary. About $6 UBER. Can sit out under the veranda.
3. Churrascaria Do Brasil Macro, Blvd. Manuel Jesus Clouthier #16702, areo Tijuana 3 a. Etapa, areo Tijuana. Way out East near the airport.
BrotherMouzone
09-10-21, 20:28
Several of you have said good things about a restaurant called "Churrascaria". I googled it, and came up with three matches.
1. Churrascaria Do Brasil, Blvd. Agua Caliente 11999, Hipodromo Agua Caliente.
2. Churrascaria Brazilian Steak House, P. De LOS Hroes #9395, Zona Urbana Rio Tijuana.
3. Churrascaria Do Brasil Macro, Blvd. Manuel Jesus Clouthier #16702, areo Tijuana 3 a. Etapa, areo Tijuana.
So, which one (s) are you talking about?LOL, they're all part of the same franchise so any will do, though I'm unfamiliar with the 3rd one you listed and don't see it on the Churrascaria Do Brasil website at a glance so am unsure of the validity of that one (maybe it's a newer one I don't know). But I've been to the first two and can verify that they're essentially the same thing. The second one is in Zona Rio and is much closer to Zona Norte (maybe a mile, mile and a half walking distance that would only be $2-$3 to get to using Uber). The first one is farther out, but in a nice section of Tijuana in very close proximity to a nice shopping mall, as well as the largest casino and stadium where the main Tijuana soccer team plays.
I mainly go to the one in Zona Rio due to its proximity to Zona Norte.
Parking is such a pain at the one near plaza Rio. I had to go to an alternative restaurant twice because of the parking situation.
Member #4730
09-14-21, 00:43
I was in Kuwait in 2007 with the Seabees so I completely understand. I got the pleasure of waking up at 2 am and seeing a guy sitting in a chair jerking off in between of our 4 bunk beds, to the fashion channel no less. Alot of sick fucks I served with LOL. Saw too many funny and strange things on that deployment.....glad you had fun, thats what it is all about.Yeah, kind of like prison, but you have mortars and rockets being launched into your compound. It was a pure adrenaline rush thinking one might just land near you. I was in the shitter in Kandahar and we were under rocket attack and I thought god don't let me die here. I'd rather die in between the legs of a hot chica. Also crazy stories and it was probably me relaxing before bed time 😂 you always have to flog the chicken before a good restful sleep. Never forget, but would never want to repeat or go back. Most loyal brothers I've ever met in life as everyone had your 6. Going to check out a restaurant in Rosario later this week Los Portales and maybe Husongs for margaritas.
Parking is such a pain at the one near plaza Rio. I had to go to an alternative restaurant twice because of the parking situation.It was even worse when that was a McDonalds before. Just a hard place since that traffic circle is so busy. I would just park in the mall and walk across the street if it's that crowded.
The first one is farther out, but in a nice section of Tijuana in very close proximity to a nice shopping mall, as well as the largest casino and stadium where the main Tijuana soccer team plays.
That Centro Comercial is called:
GALERIAS HIPODROMO.
Boulevard Agua Caliente see 11999, Hipodromo, Tijuana
Member #4730
09-18-21, 01:49
I just returned from spending time with a regular and she suggested LOS Portales in Rosarito and the food was decent, but the views were amazing on a cliff side. I got some ceviche dish and mixed drinks. It was equivalent to USA Prices and they are only open on Fri-Sun from 10 am to 10 pm. On Fridays they have live DJ, Saturdays have live performance from a lady singer (not sure what kind of music). The music the DJ was playing was more House, electronic music. I loved the ambiance and vibe of the place. The waiter mentioned you can rent the whole place for $1,500, but it doesn't include any food or drinks and you'd have to include that with a catering business. It would make an interesting hedonistic venture with a bunch of naked bar girls and fucking on hay stacks with some shrooms, e, and maybe other party favors. I tried to upload photos, but guess they are too large for the database.
Recently I was in Zona Norte and for the first time, I tried the tacos from "Azul Tacos" across the street from the Hong Kong club. First chicken tacos and second pork tacos. OMG these tacos are soooo good! Especially the pork taco was juicy and spicy. You eat tacos on the street by the window because there are no tables. Azul Tacos belongs to Azul restaurant and to the Hong Kong Empire. The price for one tacos is US $ 1. 50. Good place for a quick snack.
Member #4730
09-20-21, 08:45
I went to La Justinas with a regular and it was decent, but not memorable. I loved the dessert though. The photos are too large to upload. Sorry
KC Questor
09-20-21, 20:32
Anyone planning to be there for the Tequila Expo on Revo this Friday-Sunday? Should be a good time, with lots of nice tequilas to taste and lots of hot chicas serving.
Member #4730
09-20-21, 22:45
Anyone planning to be there for the Tequila Expo on Revo this Friday-Sunday? Should be a good time, with lots of nice tequilas to taste and lots of hot chicas serving.I'll probably try to make it down Sunday night if they are still open. Weekends are busy for me and don't miss the crowds. I do prefer hot chicas giving shots of quality tequila. I'll probably Uber with a regular if she is available.
BrotherMouzone
09-22-21, 17:58
A bro ordered Al Capone's 70-peso chicken nacho. It was a fresh, tasty, spicy, delicious mix of shredded roti chicken, chips, cheeses, bean, salsa, pepper, cilantro served on a hot iron plate.
It was so good and a delicious way to eat chicken I looked up recipes and tried to do it at home. It's a quick and easy but delicious snack for parties or for watching sports with friends.
Marinade shredded lean roti chicken or cooked ground beef in canned or homemade salsa. On Alum foil, make layers of thick chip with meats, cheese, chopped tomato then top it with bean / cheese, bake at 400 F 10 min. Garnish with sliced olive, chopped green onion, jalapeno pepper, cilantro. Sour cream.
My wingmen have gotten rave approvals serving these spicy and delicious Mexican snacks to their haute-cuisine friends.Went here last night and had the Nachos Capone for 190 pesos. Would have to disagree on the quality of the nachos. The nacho chips were movie quality (like maybe they were taken out of a Tostitos chips bag) and the cheese had a bad aftertaste. The serving was huge but I could only eat half as I didn't like the way it tasted. Also didn't like the homemade chips and salsa they give you complimentary prior to the food (though the salsa was spicy which I liked). But just my opinion. Maybe I was expecting too much based on the way you described it.
Captain Solo
09-22-21, 18:49
Mouzone,
Don't know what you expect, 5 Michelin-star joint in La Zona?
The bro ordered Chicken Chilaquiles, chunks of grilled white meat chicken in a nacho with chips, salsa, cheese on top. I am very sensitive to bad taste but everything was fresh, creamy and delicious, no bad after taste.
The chips were not home made, all Costco bags. I don't like the salsa they serve gratis, finely blended and too watery. I prefer salsa with chopped fresh tomatoes, onion, pepper, cinlantro.
I was so impressed with this chicken chilaquiles I made it at home. Nachos is good for snack and can be made quickly. Just fry chicken, ground beef or shrimp in onion and garlic and quickly with chopped tomato and green pepper then serve hot over chips with melted cheese and sour cream.
LuvMexicanas
09-22-21, 18:56
Maybe I was expecting too much based on the way you described it.Always consider the source when reading these threads.
KC Questor
09-22-21, 22:16
I'll probably try to make it down Sunday night if they are still open. Weekends are busy for me and don't miss the crowds. I do prefer hot chicas giving shots of quality tequila. I'll probably Uber with a regular if she is available.Should be open until 11:00 pm on Sunday per their Facebook post, but I am sure most vendors will start packing up quite a bit before then.
https://www.facebook.com/expo.tequilatijuana
Where is Al Capone? (Not Alcatraz, I hope.).
A friend and I looked for it next to Chicago club, yesterday, and we couldn't find it.
Did they move? Close? Change their name?
Captain Solo
09-23-21, 23:43
Al Capone.
Captain Solo
09-24-21, 00:45
Some guys are born with eyes and nose sensitive only to the sights and smells of wet, tight pussies, not restaurants' doors, nothing else.
BrotherMouzone
09-24-21, 07:57
Where is Al Capone? (Not Alcatraz, I hope.).
A friend and I looked for it next to Chicago club, yesterday, and we couldn't find it.
Did they move? Close? Change their name?It's the small restaurant literally one door to the right of the Chicago Club. There's no "Al Capone" signage outside the restaurant I don't think but you'll see pictures of Capone and the Chicago mafia inside the restaurant -- the food menu also has "Capone" labeling throughout.
Where is Al Capone? (Not Alcatraz, I hope.).
A friend and I looked for it next to Chicago club, yesterday, and we couldn't find it.
Did they move? Close? Change their name?The restaurant is very small with no windows. So it is easily missed. From the outside, it may look like a side entrance for Chicago employees.
BTW, one additional door more, and there is usually two or three chicas sitting at an entrance to what appears to be a hallway to an apartment building. Are the they working chicas? Or are they Chicago chicas taking a break? They are usually attractive but are not friendly enough to suggest they are working at the time.
Captain Solo
09-24-21, 18:13
Jackie,
Those girls are street girls standing in front of the alley into hotel Monito, a drug addicts' haven.
I remember at least one report a guy was robbed in the girl's room in Monnito.
The restaurant is very small with no windows. So it is easily missed. From the outside, it may look like a side entrance for Chicago employees.
BTW, one additional door more, and there is usually two or three chicas sitting at an entrance to what appears to be a hallway to an apartment building. Are the they working chicas? Or are they Chicago chicas taking a break? They are usually attractive but are not friendly enough to suggest they are working at the time.You haven't been to Hotel Monitos? You're in for a treat. Yes, the girls are working. Just chat 'them up and have them give you the grand tour of that palatial joint.
Hotel Monitos has good food.
I highly recommend it. Hehehehe.
Hotel Monitos has good food. I highly recommend it.
You haven't been to Hotel Monitos? You're in for a treat. That place usually has a locked entrance door; and it should be.
Captain Solo
09-25-21, 01:43
Specializes in stinky, pus-dripping rotten tunas.
Shogun Hua
09-25-21, 22:38
Hi guys,
I've never been to Mexico. I've ready about 6 months of posts. I didn't see anything about drinking the water or eating raw vegetables. Anyone have any concerns about it? I have a couple of Mexican friends that say to not drink the tap water, but they seem to be ok with eating raw vegetables. Thanks.
Rainman306
09-25-21, 22:57
I think that different taco stands do different types of tacos best.
I like the HK taco stand for Carne Asada tacos. I like Tacos Azul for Adobe tacos. I like the taco stand on Constitution near La Gloria for Shrimp tacos.
Hi guys,
I've never been to Mexico. I've ready about 6 months of posts. I didn't see anything about drinking the water or eating raw vegetables. Anyone have any concerns about it? I have a couple of Mexican friends that say to not drink the tap water, but they seem to be ok with eating raw vegetables. Thanks.Nobody, not locals, not tourists, drinks the water. Bottled water is cheap. I've never had a problem with raw vegetables, like the radishes or cucumbers at taco stands. But I stick to decent restaurants if I'm going to eat a salad.
Hi guys,
I've never been to Mexico. I've ready about 6 months of posts. I didn't see anything about drinking the water or eating raw vegetables. Anyone have any concerns about it? I have a couple of Mexican friends that say to not drink the tap water, but they seem to be ok with eating raw vegetables. Thanks.Don't drink tap water. The locals do not. Re fruits and veges. On one hand they don't use pesticide like we do, so you are at less risk of cancer. On the other hand, for the same reason you are more at risk of eating a bug now and then. If you have to ask, skip the raw veges and order them grilled. That way the bugs are seasoned.
Captain Solo
09-26-21, 18:55
I am in no way a health expert. If you need advice on diseases, you should hit John Clayton hehe.
However, I have been going to Tijuana, eating local food for over 20 years, only caught a mild case of diarrhea one night due to the guacamole sauce at the HK taco stand. I ate lots of raw seafood, salads, fresh fruits that are washed in tap water, tacos and meals at sleazy places during CoVid shutdown, not a problem, but I only drink beers or Tequila, not tap water. Also did lots of DFKs and tits sucking with local senoritas, did not pick up any diseases.
If you have health issues or sensitive digestive system, just take precaution during your travel. Eat only well-cooked fresh meats or seafoods, hot soups, boiled vegetables, not salads, fruits with skin like banana, drink only bottled water or beer, be careful what you touch and put in your mouth.
Have not heard of any outbreaks of e Coli, listeria or food-born bacteria in Tijuana in decades. If your health is average, you should not have digestive problems in Tijuana.
Captain Solo
09-28-21, 00:03
Chunks of shank beef in a beef broth with fresh vegetables, served hot and fresh with chips, salsa, rice, bean, tortillas, 70 pesos or $3.50.
Al Capone cooks all their dishes fresh, not precooked.
Captain Solo
09-28-21, 00:07
Grilled slices sirloin served on a hot iron plate with rice, bean, tortillas, chip and salsa, tomato / onion / pepper ranchero sauce, 70 pesos or $3.50.
Tell them you want rare (rojo) tro get medium.
KC Questor
09-30-21, 01:52
Nobody, not locals, not tourists, drinks the water. Bottled water is cheap. Yep, at an Oxxo you can get a big bottle of water for less than 50 cents. Pisses me off to come back to the US and pay $2. 00 at a 7-11.
Some restaurants (Caesars, for example) offer filtered water to drink, but in general you'll drink bottled water all the time. I used to go so far as to brush my teeth with bottled water, but if I'm at a decent hotel I have no problem brushing with tap water. But I'll only drink bottled.
Member #4730
10-02-21, 05:36
So I've been texting and video calling with a regular back at home in Sinaloa and she has been sending me videos and photos of her doing family activities and her hometown. I mentioned it was going to be my bday soon and she said she would fly to Tijuana so we could go on a trip. She is taking classes to finish her bachelors degree and haven't seen her in a few months. She told me her flight arrival time and I have never been to the Tijuana airport. I didn't know what to expect as not sure where the arrivals are dropped off and booked an apartment in LOS Olas in Popotla via Airbnb. I still wasn't sure she was actually going to arrive until she texted me a photo of her airplane window while she was departing.
I left and ran into traffic trying to get into Tijuana so would miss her arrival time as she texted that she landed and waiting for me. I shot her a photo of the traffic and estimated arrival time. Eventually got to the arrivals 20 min. Later than the navigation estimate and wasn't sure where she was waiting. I did a videocall and tried to show her where I was waiting curbside for her in my car. She eventually found me and on our way to Rosarito. We catch up about life and she is debating between living in Guadalajara or Tijuana, but more opportunities for an engineering major in Guadalajara. I told her I could help her out more if she lived in Tijuana as I usually visit other regulars and clubs and wouldn't have to fly to meet her in GDL. She mentions she is hungry and wants to check out LOS Pelicanos. We arrive to the restaurant and it is located right on the beach. The food was decent, but nothing to write home about. It was priced similar to USA Prices maybe due to the location and the USA Tourists. I recall getting a mariscos mixed plate and she got some aquachile shrimp dish. We got a few mixed drinks and shots of Don Julio. She mentions to the waiter it is my birthday and they bring out a cheesecake with something scribbled in chocolate syrup. I was a little tipsy, so didn't feel like reading what it said. The bill came out to 2,100 pesos with the tip.
We get back in the car and head to LOS Olas and the apartment is huge. It is 2 br, 2 bath with a nice balcony overlooking the ocean on the 16th floor. We drop off our bags on the floor and we start making out. Clothes flew off and she kneeled down giving me a BBBJ in the kitchen. Eventually she tired out and bent over the kitchen countertop with her ass out suggesting doggy. I obliged and gave it to her and it felt great. I picked her up and took her to the bed and continued through positions and finished. Afterwards I gave her a facial cleaning brush and soniccare toothbrush and she gave me presents for my birthday, which was a leather wallet and a heart ornament. I said perfect, I'll put it on my Christmas tree and she said I could hang it from my rear view window in the car. Odd, but I guess. I told her not to get me anything and to just show up, but these chicas want to be hospitable I guess.
We put on some music with the Bluetooth speaker in the apartment and went with session #2 and I popped out my cock vibrating ring and she loved it. She got off and so did I. I can't recall how many times she got me off that night, but it must have been 4-5 times as she just does it for me. I think she was surprised as well since she asked me how many times did we have sex. During the sessions we mixed it up between cock vibrating ring and her vibrator, my tongue, and various positions. She just does it for me with her glances, moans, and English comments like "I love your dick. ".
We fill up the bathroom jacuzzi and clean up and chat, but can't recall what it was about. I also recall the Airbnb host leaving a bottle of LA Cetto merlot with a couple glasses which we opened and drank. She wasn't a fan of the wine and prefers cervezas. We get out and make love again and then decide to go downstairs to the jacuzzis on the first floor. It was around 8-9 pm and the place closes around 10. We were the only people in the complex using the 2 pools and 5-6 jacuzzis. They had 2 security guards walking around and we picked a hidden jacuzzi spot and I took my shorts off and she straddled me and it was entertaining. We swam in the heated pool and then she mentioned she was hungry and we decide to change and get tacos. We drove to Rosarito and found a taco place called Tacos El Poblano which was pretty delicious, but it was around midnight and anything probably tastes good at that hour. She mentions we should visit Ricky's Place in Popotla and we get in the car and head to the run down bar. It is an interesting place as you see a bunch of dollar bills taped together with writing on them, bras, and panties hanging from the walls and ceiling. We got a couple of margaritas and it was pretty tasty and just looked around the bar. Interesting place to see, but a one and done type of place.
We get back in the car and head back to the apartment and more sex. I think she was a little annoyed at this point as it is probably session 4 or 5 at this point and she is just worn out. I finish and we fall asleep around 1-2 am. For some reason I wake up at 5 am with a raging hard on and she moans like she isn't happy to be awoken with me rubbing junior on her thighs. I just couldn't resist her and we got it on and then she fell back to sleep. I couldn't go back to sleep and took a shower and looked out on the balcony. I was in my happy place in an apartment right on the ocean, sexy chica, good food, and good weather. I get back in bed and doze off for a short nap and wake up again with a raging hard on and we have sex again and use toys to assist in the fun. She mentions she loves the vibrating cock ring as it even comes with a remote that she can use to change the modes.
We freshen up and start packing as she is hungry and checkout is around 12. We clean the place up and make sure we aren't missing anything and she was able to attend one of her video call classes, but the second one she snoozed through. I felt bad as I hope I'm not making her struggle in her studies, but then again I'm such a selfish sex addict. I tell her we should go to LOS Portales and she wants lobster at Puerto Nuevo, but I showed her photos of when I went with another regular and she liked it. We got to LOS Portales and the views are amazing right on the cliff side of the Pacific Ocean. She likes it, but then inquires who I came with and I told her another chica. This comment made her go silent and things got awkward. I felt we were disconnected and I wasn't enjoying the experience anymore. We get our food and mixed drinks and I got the ribeye done medium rare and she got some seafood tostadas. The price was decent as the bill came out to $70 with tip for everything. The ribeye was only $29 and it was huge with mixed grilled veggies. Similar meal would be $60 plus in the USA.
We drive back to her cousins apartment in Tijuana and she is silent and looks like she wants to cry. It is a ping drive especially when the chemistry died. I felt like shit, but I told her she even texted she didn't mind me seeing other chicas. I shouldn't feel bad as I'm a monger and love isn't part of the equation of successful mongering trips. She just listens to Banda the whole way back and we hit traffic in Tijuana. I turn down the music and ask what's up. She asks how chicas I've been with since she was gone and me being honest told her 3. They are the other regulars I enjoy spending time with and overnights. She seemed to break down and put her sweater over her head and it really got awkward as I'm driving through Tijuana with a chica that has a sweater over her head. I guess she didn't want me to see her crying. I really felt like shit and couldn't put my finger on why. She is amazing sexually, but when we met she was a bar girl. She even texted me saying it isn't an issue. I just assumed she is a bar girl so no issues and apparently shit must have got lost in translation.
So at the end, not sure if she is going to pursue a career in Tijuana or Guadalajara, but she did interview for an intern position in GDL. She said they demand 6 hours per day for 5 days per week and they pay $300 per month. She told me through texts that she clears a minimum $300 per day when she worked at HK, so I guess bar girl math would make the internship not worth it, but she doesn't particularly enjoy it and wants something stable. She mentioned in the jacuzzi that she met some couple from NY that we're doing lines of cocaine she would make lots of money in the Big Apple and wouldn't have to sleep with anyone, but just provide companionship. I've never heard of such a thing, but apparently guys in the big city must pay for companionship without sexual services. I tried to attach photos of food, drinks, and the bar, but they are too large.
So I've been texting and video calling with a regular back at home in Sinaloa and she has been sending me videos and photos of her doing family activities and her hometown. I mentioned it was going to be my bday soon and she said she would fly to Tijuana so we could go on a trip. She is taking classes to finish her bachelors degree and haven't seen her in a few months. She told me her flight arrival time and I have never been to the Tijuana airport. I didn't know what to expect as not sure where the arrivals are dropped off and booked an apartment in LOS Olas in Popotla via Airbnb. I still wasn't sure she was actually going to arrive until she texted me a photo of her airplane window while she was departing.
I left and ran into traffic trying to get into Tijuana so would miss her arrival time as she texted that she landed and waiting for me. I shot her a photo of the traffic and estimated arrival time. Eventually got to the arrivals 20 min. Later than the navigation estimate and wasn't sure where she was waiting. I did a videocall and tried to show her where I was waiting curbside for her in my car. She eventually found me and on our way to Rosarito. We catch up about life and she is debating between living in Guadalajara or Tijuana, but more opportunities for an engineering major in Guadalajara. I told her I could help her out more if she lived in Tijuana as I usually visit other regulars and clubs and wouldn't have to fly to meet her in GDL. She mentions she is hungry and wants to check out LOS Pelicanos. We arrive to the restaurant and it is located right on the beach. The food was decent, but nothing to write home about. It was priced similar to USA Prices maybe due to the location and the USA Tourists. I recall getting a mariscos mixed plate and she got some aquachile shrimp dish. We got a few mixed drinks and shots of Don Julio. She mentions to the waiter it is my birthday and they bring out a cheesecake with something scribbled in chocolate syrup. I was a little tipsy, so didn't feel like reading what it said. The bill came out to 2,100 pesos with the tip...Dang. That was better than the HBO series I was watching. Little love. Drama. Emotion. Heartache.
G.
Chunks of shank beef in a beef broth with fresh vegetables, served hot and fresh with chips, salsa, rice, bean, tortillas, 70 pesos or $3.50.
Al Capone cooks all their dishes fresh, not precooked.Hola Captain, I remember when you recommended Caldo de res for the first time, I've never eaten it before, but it's a good dish. I have had twice at the Montecarlo restaurant opposite the Adelita club. But it costs $ 5 there. I have to try Caldo de res in Al Capone restaurant. Recently I ate at Montecarlo restaurant "Pollo a la Jardinera" that is chicken jardinera style also vegetable soup (minestrone) and Pacifica light beer. The price was $ 8. 25. That chicken jardinera was very good. It is cooked with vegetables and potatoes.
So I've been texting and video calling with a regular back at home in Sinaloa and she has been sending me videos and photos of her doing family activities and her hometown. I mentioned it was going to be my bday soon and she said she would fly to Tijuana so we could go on a trip. She is taking classes to finish her bachelors degree and haven't seen her in a few months. She told me her flight arrival time and I have never been to the Tijuana airport. I didn't know what to expect as not sure where the arrivals are dropped off and booked an apartment in Los Olas in Popotla via Airbnb. I still wasn't sure she was actually going to arrive until she texted me a photo of her airplane window while she was departing.
I left and ran into traffic trying to get into Tijuana so would miss her arrival time as she texted that she landed and waiting for me. I shot her a photo of the traffic and estimated arrival time. Eventually got to the arrivals 20 min. Later than the navigation estimate and wasn't sure where she was waiting. I did a videocall and tried to show her where I was waiting curbside for her in my car. She eventually found me and on our way to Rosarito. We catch up about life and she is debating between living in Guadalajara or Tijuana, but more opportunities for an engineering major in Guadalajara. I told her I could help her out more if she lived in Tijuana as I usually visit other regulars and clubs and wouldn't have to fly to meet her in GDL. She mentions she is hungry and wants to check out Los Pelicanos. We arrive to the restaurant and it is located right on the beach. The food was decent, but nothing to write home about. It was priced similar to USA Prices maybe due to the location and the USA Tourists. I recall getting a mariscos mixed plate and she got some aquachile shrimp dish. We got a few mixed drinks and shots of Don Julio. She mentions to the waiter it is my birthday and they bring out a cheesecake with something scribbled in chocolate syrup. I was a little tipsy, so didn't feel like reading what it said. The bill came out to 2,100 pesos with the tip.
We get back in the car and head to Los Olas and the apartment is huge. It is 2 br, 2 bath with a nice balcony overlooking the ocean on the 16th floor. We drop off our bags on the floor and we start making out. Clothes flew off and she kneeled down giving me a BBBJ in the kitchen. Eventually she tired out and bent over the kitchen countertop with her ass out suggesting doggy. I obliged and gave it to her and it felt great. I picked her up and took her to the bed and continued through positions and finished. Afterwards I gave her a facial cleaning brush and soniccare toothbrush and she gave me presents for my birthday, which was a leather wallet and a heart ornament. I said perfect, I'll put it on my Christmas tree and she said I could hang it from my rear view window in the car. Odd, but I guess. I told her not to get me anything and to just show up, but these chicas want to be hospitable I guess.
We put on some music with the Bluetooth speaker in the apartment and went with session #2 and I popped out my cock vibrating ring and she loved it. She got off and so did I. I can't recall how many times she got me off that night, but it must have been 4-5 times as she just does it for me. I think she was surprised as well since she asked me how many times did we have sex. During the sessions we mixed it up between cock vibrating ring and her vibrator, my tongue, and various positions. She just does it for me with her glances, moans, and English comments like "I love your dick. ".
We fill up the bathroom jacuzzi and clean up and chat, but can't recall what it was about. I also recall the Airbnb host leaving a bottle of LA Cetto merlot with a couple glasses which we opened and drank. She wasn't a fan of the wine and prefers cervezas. We get out and make love again and then decide to go downstairs to the jacuzzis on the first floor. It was around 8-9 pm and the place closes around 10. We were the only people in the complex using the 2 pools and 5-6 jacuzzis. They had 2 security guards walking around and we picked a hidden jacuzzi spot and I took my shorts off and she straddled me and it was entertaining. We swam in the heated pool and then she mentioned she was hungry and we decide to change and get tacos. We drove to Rosarito and found a taco place called Tacos El Poblano which was pretty delicious, but it was around midnight and anything probably tastes good at that hour. She mentions we should visit Ricky's Place in Popotla and we get in the car and head to the run down bar. It is an interesting place as you see a bunch of dollar bills taped together with writing on them, bras, and panties hanging from the walls and ceiling. We got a couple of margaritas and it was pretty tasty and just looked around the bar. Interesting place to see, but a one and done type of place...Well another great report and opening up with everything that happened. Well I'm trying to remember which girl this is from your rotation. Off the top of my head this is the one that you did the threesome with that felt odd? So no matter what they say in the beginning they don't like you seeing other girls. Now some they might mind if it's just in the bar but seeing them away from work is getting more personal to her. When I was just hanging with my ex she knew I had a few other girls. One who I only saw in the bar and one who would come to my apartment. She didn't care about the bar one but hated the other girl.
Now she could be trying to tell you things to see if you are looking to be with her or if it's just easy sex. With as many times as you had sex and at one point she wasn't to into it might make her realize that you only see her in a certain light and it will never be serious. So talking about Guadalajara or Tijuana could be her seeing if you pushed for Tijuana more to maybe try to have a more serious relationship. The thing about NYC is odd or just some type of person lying to this girl to get her to NYC and now she's forced to have sex and who can help her?
Not sure what to say I know how shitty you feel since you didn't think it was serious but lots of these girls want to hook up with a guy so not to be in the business anymore.
Member #4730
10-02-21, 18:54
Well another great report and opening up with everything that happened. Well I'm trying to remember which girl this is from your rotation. Off the top of my head this is the one that you did the threesome with that felt odd? So no matter what they say in the beginning they don't like you seeing other girls. Now some they might mind if it's just in the bar but seeing them away from work is getting more personal to her. When I was just hanging with my ex she knew I had a few other girls. One who I only saw in the bar and one who would come to my apartment. She didn't care about the bar one but hated the other girl.
Now she could be trying to tell you things to see if you are looking to be with her or if it's just easy sex. With as many times as you had sex and at one point she wasn't to into it might make her realize that you only see her in a certain light and it will never be serious. So talking about Guadalajara or Tijuana could be her seeing if you pushed for Tijuana more to maybe try to have a more serious relationship. The thing about NYC is odd or just some type of person lying to this girl to get her to NYC and now she's forced to have sex and who can help her?
Not sure what to say I know how shitty you feel since you didn't think it was serious but lots of these girls want to hook up with a guy so not to be in the business anymore.It is the girl I met over the summer that was upset about the threesome and then spent some overnights with in Marriott and HK. I wouldn't assume they would get jealous as they worked in the bar and should know most of the clients are international sex addicts. It could be good or bad as we vacation in other countries to sleep with women from all over the world. She is very intense and almost scary to be with at times as I enjoy it so much. My heart says to keep seeing her, but mind knows it is dangerous. All of the regulars I've met have something special that piques my interests and that is why I continue to see them until it isn't fun anymore. If she isn't cool with me seeing other chicas, then it will be a sad day as I'll just have to cut ties.
Like most have mentioned, by treating them like a regular women we must be putting something in their mind that there is a better life outside of their impoverished reality. Most don't have the support system so they go out on their own to try and improve their situation even though it is a fucked up reality. I know I mentioned to her the Airbnb was $250 for the night and she was surprised as she stated her rent for apartment was $500 per month and Im dropping it on one night with her in Rosarito. Also the meals out probably spent close to $200 just for food and drinks. I would imagine that is one months worth of food for her, but all relative as in the U.S. she wouldnt be able to survive, especially NYC. My exwife has family in Brooklyn and they rent their apartments out for $3k per month which are tiny, but right across from Manhattan.
The sad thing is that her aunt was the one that mentioned it as a means to make more money. I don't see how she is going to be able to survive as an intern in GDL with what they pay, but she said it is to gain experience and hopefully convert to full time position. The refreshing thing about seeing the regulars I meet in the bars is that I don't have to feel guilt about my hoing around. They know not to ask as I'm going to give them the honest answer. I think it is a temporary escape from their reality. Some regulars drink too much or smoke too much and it annoys me a little as the only vices I have are sex and gambling. They seem to use it as a crutch to disconnect from the matrix. It is similar to what I do when I spend time with them, but understand it isnt a normal relationship. Almost depressing at times, but it fulfills my wants and needs for that moment in time until I return back to the U.S.
Member #4730
10-02-21, 19:13
Dang. That was better than the HBO series I was watching. Little love. Drama. Emotion. Heartache.
G.Yeah it feels like I'm living a hbo series. The good thing is most of the other regulars are just about hanging out and having fun. This one in particular got to me as she is actually going to school and trying to better herself. It hits more deep knowing them more on a personal level compared to just fuck and forget and I think that is why the Thai boards say don't break the three day rule.
Dcrist0527
10-02-21, 19:24
Well another great report and opening up with everything that happened. Well I'm trying to remember which girl this is from your rotation. Off the top of my head this is the one that you did the threesome with that felt odd? So no matter what they say in the beginning they don't like you seeing other girls. Now some they might mind if it's just in the bar but seeing them away from work is getting more personal to her. When I was just hanging with my ex she knew I had a few other girls. One who I only saw in the bar and one who would come to my apartment. She didn't care about the bar one but hated the other girl.
Now she could be trying to tell you things to see if you are looking to be with her or if it's just easy sex. With as many times as you had sex and at one point she wasn't to into it might make her realize that you only see her in a certain light and it will never be serious. So talking about Guadalajara or Tijuana could be her seeing if you pushed for Tijuana more to maybe try to have a more serious relationship. The thing about NYC is odd or just some type of person lying to this girl to get her to NYC and now she's forced to have sex and who can help her?
Not sure what to say I know how shitty you feel since you didn't think it was serious but lots of these girls want to hook up with a guy so not to be in the business anymore.Great advice, Sol. I'll add my two cents. I think you have to look at it from the girl's perspective. I would say 70% of bar girls are looking for a gringo to support them regularly so they can get out of the bar game. The important thing to keep in mind is that these girls have heard it all from drunk gringos. So I believe most are highly skeptical of everything. I think this girl is thinking one of two things. Either she caught feelings and she's hurt. In that case, the fact that she told you other girls are fine was a lie. She didn't want to scare you away with any sort of commitment. May not have even believed you. If she's coming to Tijuana to see you, that tells me she's thinking relationship. The other clue: she was not as receptive to multiple sessions. In my first relationship (former escort, not BG), she was always suspicious of my feelings, thinking I wanted "free sex". We eventually got over that but I think that might be on her mind. Again, many gringos lie to them regularly. I'm not defending her, just speculating on her mindset.
The other possibility is she sees you as a meal ticket and these other girls are the competition. That's cynical. But I think if this was the case, she would have given you the cold shoulder or anger, not tears.
I've been there. Multiple times. When you have regulars, the lines get blurred. Often times, on both sides. When you share meals, nights, life goals, etc, it's easy for feelings to get involved. I'm not discouraging you, but just be sure your head is clear with your wants and expectations.
Dcrist0527
10-02-21, 19:44
I know I mentioned to her the Airbnb was $250 for the night and she was surprised as she stated her rent for apartment was $500 per month and Im dropping it on one night with her in Rosarito. Also the meals out probably spent close to $200 just for food and drinks.This is another important reality that I learned. These girls see every gringo as "wealthy". I'm stating the obvious, but relatively speaking, we are better off financially. But they do not really translate cost of living. They see you spend $500 in discretionary items and that is the equivalent, to us, of a gringo blowing 10 K in a club one night. You can try to explain cost of living to them, but as you said, some live in very meager conditions, so it just doesn't translate.
Maybe it's not worth the time to understand the mindset of these chicas. But I find it fascinating, in a sociological manner.
It is the girl I met over the summer that was upset about the threesome and then spent some overnights with in Marriott and HK. I wouldn't assume they would get jealous as they worked in the bar and should know most of the clients are international sex addicts. It could be good or bad as we vacation in other countries to sleep with women from all over the world. She is very intense and almost scary to be with at times as I enjoy it so much. My heart says to keep seeing her, but mind knows it is dangerous. All of the regulars I've met have something special that piques my interests and that is why I continue to see them until it isn't fun anymore. If she isn't cool with me seeing other chicas, then it will be a sad day as I'll just have to cut ties.
Like most have mentioned, by treating them like a regular women we must be putting something in their mind that there is a better life outside of their impoverished reality. Most don't have the support system so they go out on their own to try and improve their situation even though it is a fucked up reality. I know I mentioned to her the Airbnb was $250 for the night and she was surprised as she stated her rent for apartment was $500 per month and Im dropping it on one night with her in Rosarito. Also the meals out probably spent close to $200 just for food and drinks. I would imagine that is one months worth of food for her, but all relative as in the U.S. she wouldnt be able to survive, especially NYC. My exwife has family in Brooklyn and they rent their apartments out for $3k per month which are tiny, but right across from Manhattan. .So you seem to have a lot of conversations with this girl on texts and video so she might of gotten the wrong idea. It seems she wants more of a relationship with you or you are helping her out. It's your business and your money so I'm not judging you if you've been sending her money while she's back home it just makes me understand the situation more.
I would just talk to her about what she wants and maybe she'd be happy with you being like a sugar daddy that gives her a monthly allowance to help her and if she's in Guadalajara you would see her when you can and if she's in Tijuana then things would be better for you. No matter what city she lives in she will still be able to work on the side to make more money.
Yeah I wasn't sure what drugs you did as it seemed the girls you spent time with were all into them. Which is no big deal but some girls just want to party and have fun with a guy they trust. I agree that it's not attractive to see them always in this light. I hope you get your thoughts together on what you want and are honest with her at least so not to string her along. From all you say you seem to have a good heart and will do the right thing. Best of luck.
Great advice, Sol. I'll add my two cents. I think you have to look at it from the girl's perspective. I would say 70% of bar girls are looking for a gringo to support them regularly so they can get out of the bar game. The important thing to keep in mind is that these girls have heard it all from drunk gringos. So I believe most are highly skeptical of everything. I think this girl is thinking one of two things. Either she caught feelings and she's hurt. In that case, the fact that she told you other girls are fine was a lie. She didn't want to scare you away with any sort of commitment. May not have even believed you. If she's coming to Tijuana to see you, that tells me she's thinking relationship. The other clue: she was not as receptive to multiple sessions. In my first relationship (former escort, not BG), she was always suspicious of my feelings, thinking I wanted "free sex". We eventually got over that but I think that might be on her mind. Again, many gringos lie to them regularly. I'm not defending her, just speculating on her mindset.
The other possibility is she sees you as a meal ticket and these other girls are the competition. That's cynical. But I think if this was the case, she would have given you the cold shoulder or anger, not tears.
I've been there. Multiple times. When you have regulars, the lines get blurred. Often times, on both sides. When you share meals, nights, life goals, etc, it's easy for feelings to get involved. I'm not discouraging you, but just be sure your head is clear with your wants and expectations.Yeah I've had way too much experience in this area so I just want to help and not be the usual guy that says they are just working girls and are using you for money. That's just the easy thing to say and of all the girls I would see none ever asked me for money for family or other things. You couldn't be more correct on the things these girls hear. I always tell them that they can't fall for the flash and talk of most guys since 90% of the time it is just show.
Member #4730
10-02-21, 22:17
Great advice, Sol. I'll add my two cents. I think you have to look at it from the girl's perspective. I would say 70% of bar girls are looking for a gringo to support them regularly so they can get out of the bar game. The important thing to keep in mind is that these girls have heard it all from drunk gringos. So I believe most are highly skeptical of everything. I think this girl is thinking one of two things. Either she caught feelings and she's hurt. In that case, the fact that she told you other girls are fine was a lie. She didn't want to scare you away with any sort of commitment. May not have even believed you. If she's coming to Tijuana to see you, that tells me she's thinking relationship. The other clue: she was not as receptive to multiple sessions. In my first relationship (former escort, not BG), she was always suspicious of my feelings, thinking I wanted "free sex". We eventually got over that but I think that might be on her mind. Again, many gringos lie to them regularly. I'm not defending her, just speculating on her mindset.
The other possibility is she sees you as a meal ticket and these other girls are the competition. That's cynical. But I think if this was the case, she would have given you the cold shoulder or anger, not tears.
I've been there. Multiple times. When you have regulars, the lines get blurred. Often times, on both sides. When you share meals, nights, life goals, etc, it's easy for feelings to get involved. I'm not discouraging you, but just be sure your head is clear with your wants and expectations.Her face looked like she was ready to explode in tears, but did a great job of holding it back. I felt like shit and told her I'm here if you need me since I know she isn't working and want to make sure she completes her degree. If she doesn't complete her degree and continues working the bar, then I'll be disappointed, but not surprised.
The other regulars are about having fun and some could be catching feelings, but haven't came out to say anything. Some have puppy dog eyes when I leave, but could just be the fact they are mentally returning back to reality. This girl mentioned she was catching feelings on multiple occasions and I told her best to stay friends as I know I'm an intense person if I ever decide to let myself fall in love. I told her she shouldn't fall in love if she decides to continue working in the bars, as it only results in hurt feelings. Heartless for me to say, maybe, but like to be honest with them.
All of them have different things that keep my interest and it depends on the time of day on what I want satisfied. The sexcapade did make me realize and I think for her as well, I have issues as she wasn't that into it the last session before we had to leave. I think we had sex 7-8 times in the span of 18 hours together. I thought I met my sexual equivalent, but I guess I will have to keep searching if things fall out with her.
This is another important reality that I learned. These girls see every gringo as "wealthy". I'm stating the obvious, but relatively speaking, we are better off financially. But they do not really translate cost of living. They see you spend $500 in discretionary items and that is the equivalent, to us, of a gringo blowing 10 K in a club one night. You can try to explain cost of living to them, but as you said, some live in very meager conditions, so it just doesn't translate.
Maybe it's not worth the time to understand the mindset of these chicas. But I find it fascinating, in a sociological manner.Well it's not just gringos they think and most Mexicans think if you live in the USA you can help them. I can't count the number of times that friends of mine here that have family in Mexico and if anything ever goes wrong they are on speed dial and call looking for money. Now some people are able to spend on things that seem expensive but most families here especially in California have many expenses and not much money left to help, the family always. They never seem to understand that.
Member #4730
10-02-21, 22:45
So you seem to have a lot of conversations with this girl on texts and video so she might of gotten the wrong idea. It seems she wants more of a relationship with you or you are helping her out. It's your business and your money so I'm not judging you if you've been sending her money while she's back home it just makes me understand the situation more.
I would just talk to her about what she wants and maybe she'd be happy with you being like a sugar daddy that gives her a monthly allowance to help her and if she's in Guadalajara you would see her when you can and if she's in Tijuana then things would be better for you. No matter what city she lives in she will still be able to work on the side to make more money.
Yeah I wasn't sure what drugs you did as it seemed the girls you spent time with were all into them. Which is no big deal but some girls just want to party and have fun with a guy they trust. I agree that it's not attractive to see them always in this light. I hope you get your thoughts together on what you want and are honest with her at least so not to string her along. From all you say you seem to have a good heart and will do the right thing. Best of luck.I told her I'd be willing to help her out if she ever gets in a pinch and sent her $300 through money gram and also paid for the flight to TIJ. I said I could help her out more if she comes to TIJ as Id be able to see her more often. I don't feel like flying to GDL and never been before. She said more professional opportunities for her in GDL and also cheaper COL as well compared to TIJ. Also she said the scenery is a better fit for her and her aunt is working to help with her living expenses. I only do weed and ecstasy was like 2 decades ago. I like to feel present when I'm with people and not under the influence. Also everything I do comes from a good heart. I believe in trying to lift people up that bring value to your life. I've helped one regular fix stuff in her apartment and get her some furniture and this one I said I could help if she lived in Tijuana, but never thought that someone that worked in a bar would get jealous.
I told her I'd be willing to help her out if she ever gets in a pinch and sent her $300 through money gram and also paid for the flight to TIJ. I said I could help her out more if she comes to TIJ as Id be able to see her more often. I don't feel like flying to GDL and never been before. She said more professional opportunities for her in GDL and also cheaper COL as well compared to TIJ. Also she said the scenery is a better fit for her and her aunt is working to help with her living expenses. I only do weed and ecstasy was like 2 decades ago. I like to feel present when I'm with people and not under the influence. Also everything I do comes from a good heart. I believe in trying to lift people up that bring value to your life. I've helped one regular fix stuff in her apartment and get her some furniture and this one I said I could help if she lived in Tijuana, but never thought that someone that worked in a bar would get jealous.Well sh seems to be a sweet girl and not asking much if anything from you. I understand not wanting to go to GDL but it's a great city. Yes much more work for her compared to Tijuana were it's more of a factory worker city and not all the tech and large companies like GDL. It's a lot better scenery that is true. Also doesn't get as cold as Tijuana which most girls don't like when having to be in Tijuana in the winter.
They may work in a bar but they are still Latin women and very jealous. I've seen many fights over clients while hanging out.
Member #4730
10-03-21, 18:33
Well sh seems to be a sweet girl and not asking much if anything from you. I understand not wanting to go to GDL but it's a great city. Yes much more work for her compared to Tijuana were it's more of a factory worker city and not all the tech and large companies like GDL. It's a lot better scenery that is true. Also doesn't get as cold as Tijuana which most girls don't like when having to be in Tijuana in the winter.
They may work in a bar but they are still Latin women and very jealous. I've seen many fights over clients while hanging out.I'm meeting her tonight and having dinner at Chapultepec. I'm bringing a list of more serious questions. We will see if I keep seeing her or just break it off. I don't get anxious meeting the other regulars where it feels natural and stress free. This one makes me feel like I'm walking on the edge of a cliff for some reason. She mentioned she would stay in Tijuana since she has cousins and a friend from her hometown in the area. I know when feelings get involved that jealousy creeps in. It happened in Thailand with another threesome where the Thai regular was jealous of the third wheel. I just never learn and junior takes over the party. Depending on the answers and body language she gives off, who knows, maybe I'm moving to Tijuana part-time. I may be falling face first into a pile of shit, but hopefully come out smelling like roses. I setup an SA account and getting hits from ladies in SoCal and Mexico so might try that angle if I get bored of the club scene/bar girls. The Latinas seem to be something else though or maybe it is due to me being able to drive over every week to meet them.
I'm meeting her tonight and having dinner at Chapultepec. I'm bringing a list of more serious questions. We will see if I keep seeing her or just break it off. I don't get anxious meeting the other regulars where it feels natural and stress free. This one makes me feel like I'm walking on the edge of a cliff for some reason. She mentioned she would stay in Tijuana since she has cousins and a friend from her hometown in the area. I know when feelings get involved that jealousy creeps in. It happened in Thailand with another threesome where the Thai regular was jealous of the third wheel. I just never learn and junior takes over the party. Depending on the answers and body language she gives off, who knows, maybe I'm moving to Tijuana part-time. I may be falling face first into a pile of shit, but hopefully come out smelling like roses. I setup an SA account and getting hits from ladies in SoCal and Mexico so might try that angle if I get bored of the club scene/bar girls. The Latinas seem to be something else though or maybe it is due to me being able to drive over every week to meet them.Great that you will address these issues with her and you have them written out so she knows you are genuine and have be and thinking a lot on this matter. I get confused with the anxious part of seeing her as she seems like a nice girl. Maybe it's just that she's very serious and not a clueless young girl like most in HK or other bars.
Well if all goes right and she wants s to be in Tijuana if you want a real relationship I would recommend you Ben in Tijuana a with her as much as possible if not full time. I remember a friend of a friend who had a girl in a house he bought by a he golf course. I went one time and the girl was all alone and he house just seemed sad since he only came by for a short time it just didn't feel like it was lived in and had no personality. Also just felt bad for the girl spending all that time alone waiting for him.
I imagine your kicking yourself for not learning more Spanish in your past since you can communicate with your phone but it's still not the same.
I too look on SA since I just want a part time girlfriend type thing to take trips with but have yet to contact anyone but will maybe try after the holidays.
Big Magick
10-04-21, 03:40
It is the girl I met over the summer that was upset about the threesome and then spent some overnights with in Marriott and HK. I wouldn't assume they would get jealous as they worked in the bar and should know most of the clients are international sex addicts. It could be good or bad as we vacation in other countries to sleep with women from all over the world. She is very intense and almost scary to be with at times as I enjoy it so much. My heart says to keep seeing her, but mind knows it is dangerous. All of the regulars I've met have something special that piques my interests and that is why I continue to see them until it isn't fun anymore. If she isn't cool with me seeing other chicas, then it will be a sad day as I'll just have to cut ties.
The sad thing is that her aunt was the one that mentioned it as a means to make more money. I don't see how she is going to be able to survive as an intern in GDL with what they pay, but she said it is to gain experience and hopefully convert to full time position. The refreshing thing about seeing the regulars I meet in the bars is that I don't have to feel guilt about my hoing around. They know not to ask as I'm going to give them the honest answer. I think it is a temporary escape from their reality. Some regulars drink too much or smoke too much and it annoys me a little as the only vices I have are sex and gambling. They seem to use it as a crutch to disconnect from the matrix. It is similar to what I do when I spend time with them, but understand it isnt a normal relationship. Almost depressing at times, but it fulfills my wants and needs for that moment in time until I return back to the U.S.The more familiar I get with what goes on behind the scenes at HK, the more depressing it seems to get. These girls do a ton of drugs, most likely to escape the harsh reality of having no other choice then being a working girl. The more I go, the emptier the sex makes me feel, now I've been doing more drugs to overcome those feelings of post sex sadness, not a good path. A professional psychologist / therapist would probably love to pick our brains. I'm addicted to sex drugs and gambling. Interestingly all things that raise dopamine. Seems like most mongers are addicted to "the chase". Sometimes I think having a regular relationship would be better but I know myself well enough that I would eventually want to hoe around again.
The more familiar I get with what goes on behind the scenes at HK, the more depressing it seems to get. These girls do a ton of drugs, most likely to escape the harsh reality of having no other choice then being a working girl. The more I go, the emptier the sex makes me feel, now I've been doing more drugs to overcome those feelings of post sex sadness, not a good path. A professional psychologist / therapist would probably love to pick our brains. I'm addicted to sex drugs and gambling. Interestingly all things that raise dopamine. Seems like most mongers are addicted to "the chase". Sometimes I think having a regular relationship would be better but I know myself well enough that I would eventually want to hoe around again.Sorry to hear that you're going down a path that you may not like. Honestly its posts like this that make me question why I am so excited to go to Tijuana here in October when I know after the first load is spilled, I will have some regrets. Not sure why this happens to us males, but I think the girls are "trained" to deal with this a bit. At least some of the regulars I see outside of Tijuana on the East Coast are. I do think I am getting addicted to Sex myself. Because I think about the opportunities a lot. Like OMG I have XXX amount of money to spend. That's a nice session if I want it. I also gamble and enjoy some Mary J on occasion but those do not really get me the way that sex does. Anyways your not alone. Getting out will be hard. Especially because its an addiction that we see all the time. Sex sells. They use it in marketing, sales just everything. You walk into a mall and there are a bunch of great looking girls. Gets ya going, makes you think about it. Anyways just my 2 cents. Good luck and enjoy the ride while you can!
Sorry to hear that you're going down a path that you may not like. Honestly its posts like this that make me question why I am so excited to go to Tijuana here in October when I know after the first load is spilled, I will have some regrets. Not sure why this happens to us males, but I think the girls are "trained" to deal with this a bit. At least some of the regulars I see outside of Tijuana on the East Coast are. I do think I am getting addicted to Sex myself. Because I think about the opportunities a lot. Like OMG I have XXX amount of money to spend. That's a nice session if I want it. I also gamble and enjoy some Mary J on occasion but those do not really get me the way that sex does. Anyways your not alone. Getting out will be hard. Especially because its an addiction that we see all the time. Sex sells. They use it in marketing, sales just everything. You walk into a mall and there are a bunch of great looking girls. Gets ya going, makes you think about it. Anyways just my 2 cents. Good luck and enjoy the ride while you can!Thank you for your words, i am a long time vet of the zona and honestly there is no "pretty woman" ending. For us mongers it is an addiction that ends when we run out of money. For the ladies, they will keep selling their pussy until they are too old and ugly to be attractive at any price for a client. Some girls get of prostitution and never return, but sadly many of them always return when they need the money. The zona is a fucked up place. I have seen many sad things there, also some pretty funny things as well. I will say one thing dont try to "save" a puta, they will quit prostitution when they decide they are ready.
...For us mongers it is an addiction that ends when we run out of money. For the ladies, they will keep selling their pussy until they are too old and ugly to be attractive at any price for a client.
The zona is a fucked up place...First paragraph, well said, ain't that the truth. We should just learn to accept the facts.
As for the2nd paragraph, maybe the zona is a fucked up place, but it does not have to be that way. There are places where the culture has accepted the fact that women can sell their pussy and men are ready and willing to buy. A few places I can think of are, Germany, Switzerland, Thailand, Dubai, and maybe others. The German FKK model is probably the best, safe and reasonably priced. Why can't the zona copy that, probably unlikely due the culture in Mexico.
First paragraph, well said, ain't that the truth. We should just learn to accept the facts.
As for the2nd paragraph, maybe the zona is a fucked up place, but it does not have to be that way. There are places where the culture has accepted the fact that women can sell their pussy and men are ready and willing to buy. A few places I can think of are, Germany, Switzerland, Thailand, Dubai, and maybe others. The German FKK model is probably the best, safe and reasonably priced. Why can't the zona copy that, probably unlikely due the culture in Mexico.Bro, Mexican culture is one of living day to day. Most Mexicans don't make enough money to save anything after paying what is necessary to survive. Now the Putas they make money yes, sometimes a lot of it, but guess what, their family always hits them up for money too. The greatest pimp in a putas life is "la Madre" the mother LOL, unless they actually have a real life pimp, then it is even more fucked up. "Reasonably priced" that is not in the vocabulary in the zona, unless you negotiate it all yourself with the girl, the clubs don't care, they would love you to blow all your money with them, they could give a shit less about the customer, more will only take your place. Anyways Mexico does have some good food, i always love them tacos, now that is a good deal!!
Member #4730
10-04-21, 20:44
Great that you will address these issues with her and you have them written out so she knows you are genuine and have be and thinking a lot on this matter. I get confused with the anxious part of seeing her as she seems like a nice girl. Maybe it's just that she's very serious and not a clueless young girl like most in HK or other bars.
Well if all goes right and she wants s to be in Tijuana if you want a real relationship I would recommend you Ben in Tijuana a with her as much as possible if not full time. I remember a friend of a friend who had a girl in a house he bought by a he golf course. I went one time and the girl was all alone and he house just seemed sad since he only came by for a short time it just didn't feel like it was lived in and had no personality. Also just felt bad for the girl spending all that time alone waiting for him.
I imagine your kicking yourself for not learning more Spanish in your past since you can communicate with your phone but it's still not the same.
I too look on SA since I just want a part time girlfriend type thing to take trips with but have yet to contact anyone but will maybe try after the holidays.I get anxious as I am somewhat cynical in regards to a "relationship" with a bar girl. She is my favorite of all the regulars and just pushes all the right buttons when we're together. Everything seems to click with each other and we both seem to know what the other is thinking. I met her cousin at the apartment and he spoke perfect English and asked my name and said he has heard about me. I felt kind of shitty as she has been telling her family about me as the "boyfriend" she met at the "club. " She was scared of him asking me how we met and I said he didn't ask and if he did, then I'd just say we met at the club.
I just returned from the overnight trip and will do a report where I passed out in El Jardin for a couple of hours and we finished a whole bottle of Don Julio 70. Interesting trip, but also good to get closure on a few concerns. It definitely won't be the same for quite a while and not sure where things are headed, but if all else fails, then plenty of variety in Mexico and the world.
Dcrist0527
10-04-21, 22:35
First paragraph, well said, ain't that the truth. We should just learn to accept the facts.
As for the2nd paragraph, maybe the zona is a fucked up place, but it does not have to be that way. There are places where the culture has accepted the fact that women can sell their pussy and men are ready and willing to buy. A few places I can think of are, Germany, Switzerland, Thailand, Dubai, and maybe others. The German FKK model is probably the best, safe and reasonably priced. Why can't the zona copy that, probably unlikely due the culture in Mexico.Damn, guys. I get on the plane in a few days for my next trip and you all are depressing the hell out of me! LOL.
I agree on all that has been said. I've come to grips that I have some level of addiction. However, it is not the sex. As BigMagik said, it is the chase. The sad part is that this chase is a false game. I know that, in real life, I have no shot in these "chases". It's not a fair game. Haha But even knowing this, I get a high from 'winning' the game. And I've come to realize the win isn't the sex. The win for me is a relationship. I'm not talking about a girlfriend or wife. I'm talking about a friendship, with or without benefits, outside the club. That sounds horribly pathetic. I'm not actually this loner sitting at home without friends. But I have friends in Mx that I do things with that I wouldn't do in the US. It is absolutely a second life. Is it good? Is it bad? I think it's bad simply because I don't think I could stop. But, the truth is I don't want to stop.
There is so much wrong with the zona. But, through all of that despair and disaster, I have memories and experiences that I'll always cherish. I have 4-5 chicas that I value very much as friends.
Last thing I would say. I think this guilt that we feel is a good thing. If I went to the zona and didn't realize the many awful things, I'd consider my soul dead.
Member #4730
10-04-21, 22:35
I went to visit a regular with a list of questions for her to answer to see where things might be headed. I bought her an LG sound bar that was on sale since she loves to watch Netflix. Driving down, I wasn't sure what to expect, but it could result in future visits or just cutting ties. I get to her apartment and her cousin answers the door and says she is bathing and I could wait. He offers something to drink, but I kindly decline the offer. He asks my name and I tell him to which he says he has heard about me. I was kind of shocked as I didn't think she told anyone about the gringo she met at HK.
I ask if I could install the sound bar in her room and he said sure. Eventually she comes out of the shower and asks if I can wait outside the room and I sit and chat some more with the cousin about art, guns, alcohol, and other various topics. He seems to enjoy meeting new people. He said the family grew up in Culiacan, but moved to Tijuana and the weather suits him better over Sinaloa. She eventually opens the door and I go in and continue installing the sound bar to the tv and things felt awkward since I didn't want to make the situation more confusing than it already is. She points to a purple box and it is a watch she got me for my birthday and she says it wasn't expensive. It was something I'd never wear, but it's the thought that counts right?
She gets ready and we head out to the Hyatt hotel across from Chapultepec. We check in and I give her the list of questions in Spanish. She looks at the sheet and asks if it is a test and I said you don't have to answer them if you arent comfortable. I know if she declines to answer them, then she most likely has something to hide. I wanted to ask them in person so I can see body language along with interpreting her thoughts. It is easy to be deceptive through text messages if one wanted to be, but harder when your face to face with the person. She answers my questions and surprised she isn't seeing anyone else, but she says she doesn't have time in her life to have relationships with more than one person. I tell her that I could stop seeing the other regulars if she wanted and that I would like to still offer support to one of them. This request sent her through the roof. She had to walk across the room and was deep in thought sitting on the bed. She returned 10-15 minutes later to tell me she thought she was special and we had something. I said she told me I could see other people and she admitted it was her fault. The funny thing is that she called me on my BS as she said it was what I wanted and truthfully I did want to see the other women. She said if I really cared about her, then other women would not be in my thoughts. I high fived her in my mind as she was brave enough to call me out on my addiction.
She then asks if I use a condom with them and I said no and she says well that change things and I don't get bare fun anymore. I felt like I was put in the dog house and thought well that is the end of us. She says we should stop talking and get something to eat because the more we talk the more it seems things are going to sink the friendship. I suggest going to Chapultepec across the street and everything seemed to close around 8 pm on a Sunday, but we found El Jardin was open. It is a bar and restaurant. We sat on the couches next to the street and the waiter said we need to buy premium bottle in order to sit in the area. I said fuck it and get some premium bottle even though I don't drink. She got Don Julio 70 and I think the bottle was $130-$140. Don Julio 1942 was in the $350-$400 range, but hard to recall exact numbers. We got some tacos and aquachiles. The food and service was great and we went through half the bottle in the course of an hour. I was fucked up and said no more. Well I guess I passed out on the couch for a few hours and when I woke up, I saw her dancing with another Latina from another table. They were twerking and grinding on each other and I just couldn't get up and just put my hand over my face laughing at myself because all they need to make it epic is to start popping out their titties and making out. She continues to dance and twerk for me and the local Mexican dudes are giving me a thumbs up and I just wave back.
Eventually a large Latina came and sat next to me speaking English saying that girl really likes you and to stop sleeping with other women. I was taken aback as I usually like my business private, but everyone was wasted in the bar. They must have all been chatting away while I was out. We eventually decide to leave back to the hotel around midnight or 1 in the morning. The walk back to the hotel was funny as it felt like my legs were jello and she was tipsy as well. We got back to the room and tore off our clothes. She asked for the vibrating cock ring and asked if I had condoms to which I said no as I never bring condoms on my trips. She acts like I can't have fun, but eventually she let me and then I couldn't perform as with every thrust it felt like a sharp pain in my head due to the tequila and it was hard for me to keep breathing. We both pass out and then around 3 am I woke up with a dry mouth and hungry. I head downstairs to get some water and food. I get back to sleep and then in the morning she has to login to her class, but she said she is hung over and had to throw up in the toilet.
She came back after emptying her stomach of Don Julio and her homework was back at the apartment that she was supposed to be turned in Monday morning, but now she isn't able to since we are not close by. Eventually we pack our stuff and check out. I take her back to the apartment and she bids me farewell. The spark and fire is gone and the GFE non existent, but what can I expect when I admit to her I'm a ho. So not sure where things are headed, but we are going to Paris for New Years and I used my miles to book us business class seats from Mexico City. Hopefully the fire comes back as she was at the top of my regular rotation. Either way, I am not worried about how things turn out as she seems to capture my soul more than the others. For some reason she put a spell on me.
Dcrist0527
10-04-21, 22:42
I get anxious as I am somewhat cynical in regards to a "relationship" with a bar girl. She is my favorite of all the regulars and just pushes all the right buttons when we're together. Everything seems to click with each other and we both seem to know what the other is thinking. I met her cousin at the apartment and he spoke perfect English and asked my name and said he has heard about me. I felt kind of shitty as she has been telling her family about me as the "boyfriend" she met at the "club. " She was scared of him asking me how we met and I said he didn't ask and if he did, then I'd just say we met at the club.
I just returned from the overnight trip and will do a report where I passed out in El Jardin for a couple of hours and we finished a whole bottle of Don Julio 70. Interesting trip, but also good to get closure on a few concerns. It definitely won't be the same for quite a while and not sure where things are headed, but if all else fails, then plenty of variety in Mexico and the world.KB,
This is not fair of me to say. Because, I don't have near enough information. I just caution you to be careful. I just want you to pause and ask yourself what your goals are. This is totally based on my uninformed assumptions. And I don't know you from the Captain. But I think you are getting close to a danger point. Unlike many others on this board, I 100% believe a relationship with a former BG is possible. Is it easy? Hell no. I'm not encouraging or discouraging that. But I went down a similar road. Multiple times now. LOL The one that ended poorly messed me up. Big time. And it was not easy to move past. The fault was with me because I never really stopped to think what I really wanted.
I get anxious as I am somewhat cynical in regards to a "relationship" with a bar girl. She is my favorite of all the regulars and just pushes all the right buttons when we're together. Everything seems to click with each other and we both seem to know what the other is thinking. I met her cousin at the apartment and he spoke perfect English and asked my name and said he has heard about me. I felt kind of shitty as she has been telling her family about me as the "boyfriend" she met at the "club. " She was scared of him asking me how we met and I said he didn't ask and if he did, then I'd just say we met at the club.
I just returned from the overnight trip and will do a report where I passed out in El Jardin for a couple of hours and we finished a whole bottle of Don Julio 70. Interesting trip, but also good to get closure on a few concerns. It definitely won't be the same for quite a while and not sure where things are headed, but if all else fails, then plenty of variety in Mexico and the world.Well that would ldmof been very uncomfortable if you were alone when talking to the cousin and getting questioned especially since he knew English. It's always nice to use the no entiendo response to things you don't feel comfortable talking about, of course google translate hasn't helped either. The good thing is that you are both on the same page when it comes to what to answer.
Well look forward to hearing about your adventure.
Member #4730
10-04-21, 22:54
Thank you for your words, i am a long time vet of the zona and honestly there is no "pretty woman" ending. For us mongers it is an addiction that ends when we run out of money. For the ladies, they will keep selling their pussy until they are too old and ugly to be attractive at any price for a client. Some girls get of prostitution and never return, but sadly many of them always return when they need the money. The zona is a fucked up place. I have seen many sad things there, also some pretty funny things as well. I will say one thing dont try to "save" a puta, they will quit prostitution when they decide they are ready.True statement. The regular's aunt that introduced her to HK worked there a few decades ago, found a husband and stopped working. They recently got divorced and she is back to working to support herself in her 40's. She has a nice body and decent face, but would be hard to compete with younger bar girls.
Member #4730
10-04-21, 22:55
Bro, Mexican culture is one of living day to day. Most Mexicans don't make enough money to save anything after paying what is necessary to survive. Now the Putas they make money yes, sometimes a lot of it, but guess what, their family always hits them up for money too. The greatest pimp in a putas life is "la Madre" the mother LOL, unless they actually have a real life pimp, then it is even more fucked up. "Reasonably priced" that is not in the vocabulary in the zona, unless you negotiate it all yourself with the girl, the clubs don't care, they would love you to blow all your money with them, they could give a shit less about the customer, more will only take your place. Anyways Mexico does have some good food, i always love them tacos, now that is a good deal!!True, the ones I see talk about their family and how they want to position them for better life. Twisted reality, but hope they can achieve their goals without selling their souls.
Member #4730
10-04-21, 23:01
The more familiar I get with what goes on behind the scenes at HK, the more depressing it seems to get. These girls do a ton of drugs, most likely to escape the harsh reality of having no other choice then being a working girl. The more I go, the emptier the sex makes me feel, now I've been doing more drugs to overcome those feelings of post sex sadness, not a good path. A professional psychologist / therapist would probably love to pick our brains. I'm addicted to sex drugs and gambling. Interestingly all things that raise dopamine. Seems like most mongers are addicted to "the chase". Sometimes I think having a regular relationship would be better but I know myself well enough that I would eventually want to hoe around again.True statements. I think the bar girl and monger have post sex sadness, especially the ones we connect with in more ways than just a physical bond. Hope you can keep a grasp on your addictions. I don't drink as I like to be present when I'm around people, but at times it is fun to enhance the experience with someone you trust to take it to another level.
I went to visit a regular with a list of questions for her to answer to see where things might be headed. I bought her an LG sound bar that was on sale since she loves to watch Netflix. Driving down, I wasn't sure what to expect, but it could result in future visits or just cutting ties. I get to her apartment and her cousin answers the door and says she is bathing and I could wait. He offers something to drink, but I kindly decline the offer. He asks my name and I tell him to which he says he has heard about me. I was kind of shocked as I didn't think she told anyone about the gringo she met at HK.
I ask if I could install the sound bar in her room and he said sure. Eventually she comes out of the shower and asks if I can wait outside the room and I sit and chat some more with the cousin about art, guns, alcohol, and other various topics. He seems to enjoy meeting new people. He said the family grew up in Culiacan, but moved to Tijuana and the weather suits him better over Sinaloa. She eventually opens the door and I go in and continue installing the sound bar to the tv and things felt awkward since I didn't want to make the situation more confusing than it already is. She points to a purple box and it is a watch she got me for my birthday and she says it wasn't expensive. It was something I'd never wear, but it's the thought that counts right?
She gets ready and we head out to the Hyatt hotel across from Chapultepec. We check in and I give her the list of questions in Spanish. She looks at the sheet and asks if it is a test and I said you don't have to answer them if you arent comfortable. I know if she declines to answer them, then she most likely has something to hide. I wanted to ask them in person so I can see body language along with interpreting her thoughts. It is easy to be deceptive through text messages if one wanted to be, but harder when your face to face with the person. She answers my questions and surprised she isn't seeing anyone else, but she says she doesn't have time in her life to have relationships with more than one person. I tell her that I could stop seeing the other regulars if she wanted and that I would like to still offer support to one of them. This request sent her through the roof. She had to walk across the room and was deep in thought sitting on the bed. She returned 10-15 minutes later to tell me she thought she was special and we had something. I said she told me I could see other people and she admitted it was her fault. The funny thing is that she called me on my BS as she said it was what I wanted and truthfully I did want to see the other women. She said if I really cared about her, then other women would not be in my thoughts. I high fived her in my mind as she was brave enough to call me out on my addiction...Well very interesting. Seems like she likes the drama. To get mad and not talk to you for so long but still want to spend time with you is odd. Also the no sex without a condom thing also seems to be a way out for her. I doubt you can get your money back but the way things seem to be I don't understand why you would want to spend time with her in Paris since she seems to get upset quickly and my guess is she will do this in Paris and make it a very long trip. I usually try to give all the girls the benefit of doubt but this last episode makes me understand her better. I hope I'm wrong and all goes great and she is cool but many red flags for me.
I didn't realize this was the girl you had talked about going to Paris with and had thought from a previous post you had changed your mind. Hopefully she's just not using you for a free trip. These next 2 months shall be interesting.
Good luck.
True statement. The regular's aunt that introduced her to HK worked there a few decades ago, found a husband and stopped working. They recently got divorced and she is back to working to support herself in her 40's. She has a nice body and decent face, but would be hard to compete with younger bar girls.I don't think any of us go to Tijuana to find a serious relationship with a bar girl. I think it mostly has to do where you spend most of your time and who you meet. Before people would spend a lot of time at church and meet someone there. Later more and more people would meet at college. Now people are spending more time online so they meet people that way. For those of us that would spend are time in a bar and not look for other opportunities you find yourself seeing the bar as normal and your not trying to save anyone you just want a relationship with that person and that includes them not working anymore. Now the hard part is if the relationship ends and the thought of them having to go back to that scene if that's what they want is very hard and sometimes you might do things to prevent that which doesn't really help since the relationship is already over but at least you don't have the guilt of throwing them back into that.
That's why I just advise not to let it get to that point and have fun but always make it clear that this is not a real relationship and if they have better opportunities with someone or something else they should do that as your not looking to get married or support them.
DramaFree11
10-05-21, 00:54
Bro, Mexican culture is one of living day to day. Most Mexicans don't make enough money to save anything after paying what is necessary to survive. Now the Putas they make money yes, sometimes a lot of it, but guess what, their family always hits them up for money too. The greatest pimp in a putas life is "la Madre" the mother LOL, unless they actually have a real life pimp, then it is even more fucked up. "Reasonably priced" that is not in the vocabulary in the zona, unless you negotiate it all yourself with the girl, the clubs don't care, they would love you to blow all your money with them, they could give a shit less about the customer, more will only take your place. Anyways Mexico does have some good food, i always love them tacos, now that is a good deal!!So true. The part of the family and mother's is so true. The stories I hear from my girls in MTY blow my mind. Controlling, jealousy and sabotaging behavior, from the families is the norm especially the mothers, it is just F. Nuts. These girls start doing well and there parents screw it up for them. In America we deal with the Substance abuse issue, Mexico has other issues. It is just crazy, I still do not believe some of the stories these girls tell me about there families.
As far a GDL, great place, but for work it probably one of the last places I would go as a girl. Yes, the city is very cheap, but salaries are low and lots of competition. If they truly wanted to better themselves then MTY or Mexico City is the place to be, but most Mexican girls can not handle those cities just to fast pace for them.
I love Mexico, especially girls and the food. The mothers suck!
Member #4730
10-05-21, 01:29
Well very interesting. Seems like she likes the drama. To get mad and not talk to you for so long but still want to spend time with you is odd. Also the no sex without a condom thing also seems to be a way out for her. I doubt you can get your money back but the way things seem to be I don't understand why you would want to spend time with her in Paris since she seems to get upset quickly and my guess is she will do this in Paris and make it a very long trip. I usually try to give all the girls the benefit of doubt but this last episode makes me understand her better. I hope I'm wrong and all goes great and she is cool but many red flags for me.
I didn't realize this was the girl you had talked about going to Paris with and had thought from a previous post you had changed your mind. Hopefully she's just not using you for a free trip. These next 2 months shall be interesting.
Good luck.I could cancel the trip a month out, but she still says she wants to go and only thing out of my pocket is flight, meals, and hotel. She isn't asking for daily allowance. I will see how these two months go and if they aren't great, then just go on the trip and tell her it was nice knowing you. Originally was going to go on a shorter trip to Cancun with her, but the airline miles I have had low redemption rate for business class out of Mexico City to Paris. She is graduating from her engineering degree next year (hopefully). I think that she has champagne tastes on a beer budget. Just thought I'd fulfill a wish for someone that has been so generous with their time. She said it would probably take her a decade to plan a trip like the one we are going on over New Years.
Member #4730
10-05-21, 01:59
KB,
This is not fair of me to say. Because, I don't have near enough information. I just caution you to be careful. I just want you to pause and ask yourself what your goals are. This is totally based on my uninformed assumptions. And I don't know you from the Captain. But I think you are getting close to a danger point. Unlike many others on this board, I 100% believe a relationship with a former BG is possible. Is it easy? Hell no. I'm not encouraging or discouraging that. But I went down a similar road. Multiple times now. LOL The one that ended poorly messed me up. Big time. And it was not easy to move past. The fault was with me because I never really stopped to think what I really wanted.I understand everyone has their opinion and thanks for your input. At times I have to step back and rationalize what is really going through their head. She seems genuine as she would send me photos of her and the family, her hometown, and also mentioned I should visit her place. I wouldn't visit unless it was really serious and would be a bit odd as she is almost half my age. I'm sure her father would have different thoughts of the situation and he seems like a big dude. Her cousin and aunt were pretty friendly. They just said to keep her safe. I was invited to a night out with her friends, but I am tied up on the weekends and also not sure about hanging out with her friends that are almost half my age. Maybe she just wants to get a good read on what her friends think about me. All I know is whatever she was thinking I probably crushed it and kicked it down the road. She is still cool to hang out with, but not the same as the trip to Rosarito. I told her the first day was heaven and the second day was hell when I mentioned I went with another chica to the restaurant I took her to. Either way, I live in a first world country with plenty of opportunities and we are in the top 10% of the world earners. When she tells me the cost of living in Mexico, I think man I'd be retired long time ago.
I could cancel the trip a month out, but she still says she wants to go and only thing out of my pocket is flight, meals, and hotel. She isn't asking for daily allowance. I will see how these two months go and if they aren't great, then just go on the trip and tell her it was nice knowing you. Originally was going to go on a shorter trip to Cancun with her, but the airline miles I have had low redemption rate for business class out of Mexico City to Paris. She is graduating from her engineering degree next year (hopefully). I think that she has champagne tastes on a beer budget. Just thought I'd fulfill a wish for someone that has been so generous with their time. She said it would probably take her a decade to plan a trip like the one we are going on over New Years.The only hard thing about these next 2 months is that I assume she has or is going back home to finish school so your only contact with her will be thru txt and video calls. As you state before this is very easy way for them to say what you want to hea and not see their body language and such. So things could seem to be perfect and suddenly when you are together on this trip she isn't the same and now your stuck. You seem to have a positive attitude about it and will make the best of a bad situation if the trip doesn't go well I wish you the best.
In regards to the family photos it could be just a way to feel like she is serious. I'm not saying she isn't it's just very very similar to a situation I went thru last year with a girl who started sending me almost all her family pics and telling me her life story and wanted to get married after just a few hours together and most of the time I was drunk or passed out. She was always great at texting and what she wanted to do in bed yet when I would visit she would act differently. I always told her that actions speak louder than words. That's just my experience and so you're maybe different just something to think about. Not that you haven't thought about this enough already. Also the age difference reminds me of my situation. I know in the Latin culture it's more common but I'm always suspicious of it. I mean in reality when you have that much of an age difference and you don't speak the same language it's hard to really think that you have much in common.
I hope I'm proved to be wrong. I'm just giving my thoughts and views from experience.
Big Magick
10-05-21, 06:02
Thanks for the advice everyone but I can't see myself losing years of my life to mongering like I did other addictions. The fact that we have the money to party and sleep with some of the most beautiful women in the world is nothing short of amazing. Some people don't even have food to eat, really puts things in perspective. The experiences I've had in the zona have made me a genuinely happy person. I never got that phase most young men go through where you sleep around. The zona has made up for it, I no longer live with constant sexual frustration LOL. I've had some bros give me great rational advice about dating bar girls. Some more cynical than others. We say don't trust these women because they are basically all gold diggers but have you seen the women in America lately? They are all the same if not worse. Sure you can always find genuine caring women in any country but lets be real, those kind of girls are hard to find and usually aren't the prettiest girls. Women are hard wired to find the best men. Its either our looks, money, or charisma that attracts them. We say the bar girl relationships aren't real but what makes a genuine relationship? This is the real world and money is part of what attracts women. Sure it shouldn't be the only reason and that's something to look out for but some of the sweetest most genuine girls I've met in my life have been in Mexico. I've had some deep conversations with bar girls about the struggles of life, something I never really gotten out of American women. Sounds funny but the connections I've made with some of the girls have been my most meaningful. Its why I eventually plan to move to Mexico and date there. Living day to day in the moment is something I admire about Mexican culture.
So no this isn't depressing, quite the opposite actually.
She came back after emptying her stomach of Don Julio and her homework was back at the apartment that she was supposed to be turned in Monday morning, but now she isn't able to since we are not close by. Eventually we pack our stuff and check out. I take her back to the apartment and she bids me farewell. The spark and fire is gone and the GFE non existent, but what can I expect when I admit to her I'm a ho. So not sure where things are headed, but we are going to Paris for New Years and I used my miles to book us business class seats from Mexico City. Hopefully the fire comes back as she was at the top of my regular rotation. Either way, I am not worried about how things turn out as she seems to capture my soul more than the others. For some reason she put a spell on me.Kudo's for being totally honest with her. I know her reaction isn't what you dreamed of or wanted. But all the signals are showing and it's exactly what you need to say. At best I would have her as a "special friend" that you go on trips with. Help her out a bit as you help out your other friend but let her know you don't go on trips with the other girls because you love spending time with her. Also. For me, a girl that I really enjoyed. We could just hang out in a motel 6 and eat street taco's. Talk. Laugh, fuck etc. The lifestyle you live is what she may want but to actually be a girlfriend. If you didn't live that lifestyle would she still care and spend time with you? I am considering going to Philippines once I retire as 60 year old guys can go out with 35 year old Filipino's and their society doesn't even care about age gaps.
Don't feel bad for killing the weekend with the honesty. Be thankful she was honest to show you how ticked off she was and what your future life will look like if you continue with the same relationship expectation with her.
I have many female friends that I just take vacations with. (there is no sex) but it's great as they are great to share time with just as friends. I even take an evening or two during our trips for some mongering. It works out great!
This girl needs to let go of the "relationship" part as I just think that is a crazy road to try to manage. But an semi-open relationship, that's something that could maybe work?
My .02 worth from the peanut gallery.
G.
I understand everyone has their opinion and thanks for your input. At times I have to step back and rationalize what is really going through their head. She seems genuine as she would send me photos of her and the family, her hometown, and also mentioned I should visit her place. I wouldn't visit unless it was really serious and would be a bit odd as she is almost half my age. I'm sure her father would have different thoughts of the situation and he seems like a big dude. Her cousin and aunt were pretty friendly. They just said to keep her safe. I was invited to a night out with her friends, but I am tied up on the weekends and also not sure about hanging out with her friends that are almost half my age. Maybe she just wants to get a good read on what her friends think about me. All I know is whatever she was thinking I probably crushed it and kicked it down the road. She is still cool to hang out with, but not the same as the trip to Rosarito. I told her the first day was heaven and the second day was hell when I mentioned I went with another chica to the restaurant I took her to. Either way, I live in a first world country with plenty of opportunities and we are in the top 10% of the world earners. When she tells me the cost of living in Mexico, I think man I'd be retired long time ago.Yah, I learned the hard way, never talk about other girls when your on a "date" even with a chica. All girls have feelings and it just brings their interest level down.
I told her the first day was heaven and the second day was hell when I mentioned I went with another chica to the restaurant I took her to. Yah, I learned the hard way, never talk about other girls when your on a "date" even with a chica. All girls have feelings and it just brings their interest level down when us men do that.
Member #4730
10-05-21, 16:56
Kudo's for being totally honest with her. I know her reaction isn't what you dreamed of or wanted. But all the signals are showing and it's exactly what you need to say. At best I would have her as a "special friend" that you go on trips with. Help her out a bit as you help out your other friend but let her know you don't go on trips with the other girls because you love spending time with her. Also. For me, a girl that I really enjoyed. We could just hang out in a motel 6 and eat street taco's. Talk. Laugh, fuck etc. The lifestyle you live is what she may want but to actually be a girlfriend. If you didn't live that lifestyle would she still care and spend time with you? I am considering going to Philippines once I retire as 60 year old guys can go out with 35 year old Filipino's and their society doesn't even care about age gaps.
Don't feel bad for killing the weekend with the honesty. Be thankful she was honest to show you how ticked off she was and what your future life will look like if you continue with the same relationship expectation with her.
I have many female friends that I just take vacations with. (there is no sex) but it's great as they are great to share time with just as friends. I even take an evening or two during our trips for some mongering. It works out great!
This girl needs to let go of the "relationship" part as I just think that is a crazy road to try to manage. But an semi-open relationship, that's something that could maybe work?
My .02 worth from the peanut gallery.
G.Yeah I need to stop accepting invitations to their homes. It makes me realize how little they have and how I take things we have in the USA For granted. I got the other regular a mini fridge from my home gym that I hardly use and a portable AC during the summer as sessions in her apartment were brutal in the heat. Also installed a new shower head with hose extension since they all seem to have the cheapest contractor / rental fixtures you can buy similar to the short time rooms. I have never been to the PI, but my ex was deployed to Zamboanga and worked at the embassy for a half year. She told me I'm never allowed to go without her as the women would be lined up for a gringo. It sounds like heaven. One time she flew from the USA To Dubai for a short 4 day trip as her male cousin said a bunch of prostitutes were in the city. I traveled through Dubai often and I can verify that he is correct. I love variety.
Member #4730
10-05-21, 16:57
Yah, I learned the hard way, never talk about other girls when your on a "date" even with a chica. All girls have feelings and it just brings their interest level down when us men do that.Yeah I definitely killed the vibe on the second day. I'll try to keep the focus on them instead of mentioning the "friend" I came with.
Member #4730
10-05-21, 17:05
The only hard thing about these next 2 months is that I assume she has or is going back home to finish school so your only contact with her will be thru txt and video calls. As you state before this is very easy way for them to say what you want to hea and not see their body language and such. So things could seem to be perfect and suddenly when you are together on this trip she isn't the same and now your stuck. You seem to have a positive attitude about it and will make the best of a bad situation if the trip doesn't go well I wish you the best.
In regards to the family photos it could be just a way to feel like she is serious. I'm not saying she isn't it's just very very similar to a situation I went thru last year with a girl who started sending me almost all her family pics and telling me her life story and wanted to get married after just a few hours together and most of the time I was drunk or passed out. She was always great at texting and what she wanted to do in bed yet when I would visit she would act differently. I always told her that actions speak louder than words. That's just my experience and so you're maybe different just something to think about. Not that you haven't thought about this enough already. Also the age difference reminds me of my situation. I know in the Latin culture it's more common but I'm always suspicious of it. I mean in reality when you have that much of an age difference and you don't speak the same language it's hard to really think that you have much in common.
I hope I'm proved to be wrong. I'm just giving my thoughts and views from experience.Thanks for sharing and I agree that actions speak louder than words. She hasn't gave me the cold shoulder only when I told her about the others. I was very cynical and assumed she was still seeing others since she has a rather large social media following. The fact her cousin and aunt know about me, it made me question if she truly does think something of the time we spend together as you normally wouldn't tell family about some gringo you met at a "club". I think sharing the whole bottle of Don Julio 70 was enough to just stick with nonalcoholic beverages in the future. I felt fine the next day after sleeping it off, but she is half my weight and was praying to the porcelain goddess in the bathroom. She felt like shit and I told her when I was younger I'd get wasted every weekend, but it wasn't productive. She agreed that she shouldn't drink so much. The next 2 months will be interesting and maybe still see the other regulars. 😂.
Damn, Al Capone restaurant closed down business I think. Either that or the staff is on vacation.
RonFromSichuan
10-06-21, 02:30
She came back after emptying her stomach of Don Julio and her homework was back at the apartment that she was supposed to be turned in Monday morning, but now she isn't able to since we are not close by. Eventually we pack our stuff and check out. I take her back to the apartment and she bids me farewell. The spark and fire is gone and the GFE non existent, but what can I expect when I admit to her I'm a ho. So not sure where things are headed, but we are going to Paris for New Years and I used my miles to book us business class seats from Mexico City. Hopefully the fire comes back as she was at the top of my regular rotation. Either way, I am not worried about how things turn out as she seems to capture my soul more than the others. For some reason she put a spell on me.Wow, what a story. I just wanted to chip in my two cents on your situation based on previous posts I have read of yours, and since this girl seems to mean a lot to you. I really think you should see this girl in person again before your trip, because from what I am reading, it sounds like the Paris trip has a high probability of not going well, specifically when you say "the spark and fire is gone and the GFE non existent". A similar situation happened to me with a working girl I went on a trip with, except the "fight" happened on the first night of the trip, as compared to a few months before. With my girl, for the rest of the trip, there was an awkward sense of tension between us. I tried talking to her and asking her what was wrong, but she insisted things were ok, even though I could clearly see they weren't. I do not want the same to happen to you and your girl.
Being that she is a working girl, I am a little surprised she developed feelings for you, but I guess the gifts you gave her and the mini trips / getaways with her unlocked her heart. From what you have wrote, it seems like she thought you guys were exclusive, while you just want her to be at the top of your rotation. The birthday gift and mentioning you to her family is a clear sign she thought way differently of your potential future together than you did.
There are many ways you can go about this (cancelling the trip, trying to talk to her to diffuse the tension, visiting her in person, doing nothing and waiting and hoping the trip will do well, etc). Like I mentioned in the first paragraph, I would go to see her again (not now but maybe next month) because I would want to enjoy a trip to Paris, rather than have a headache all day trying to deal with an unhappy girl traveling with you. I have been there before and it sucked. But the choice is up to you. Whatever you end up doing, I hope it works out man.
Member #4730
10-06-21, 03:00
Wow, what a story. I just wanted to chip in my two cents on your situation based on previous posts I have read of yours, and since this girl seems to mean a lot to you. I really think you should see this girl in person again before your trip, because from what I am reading, it sounds like the Paris trip has a high probability of not going well, specifically when you say "the spark and fire is gone and the GFE non existent". A similar situation happened to me with a working girl I went on a trip with, except the "fight" happened on the first night of the trip, as compared to a few months before. With my girl, for the rest of the trip, there was an awkward sense of tension between us. I tried talking to her and asking her what was wrong, but she insisted things were ok, even though I could clearly see they weren't. I do not want the same to happen to you and your girl.
Being that she is a working girl, I am a little surprised she developed feelings for you, but I guess the gifts you gave her and the mini trips / getaways with her unlocked her heart. From what you have wrote, it seems like she thought you guys were exclusive, while you just want her to be at the top of your rotation. The birthday gift and mentioning you to her family is a clear sign she thought way differently of your potential future together than you did.
There are many ways you can go about this (cancelling the trip, trying to talk to her to diffuse the tension, visiting her in person, doing nothing and waiting and hoping the trip will do well, etc). Like I mentioned in the first paragraph, I would go to see her again (not now but maybe next month) because I would want to enjoy a trip to Paris, rather than have a headache all day trying to deal with an unhappy girl traveling with you. I have been there before and it sucked. But the choice is up to you. Whatever you end up doing, I hope it works out man.Well I am taking next week off and heading to Cancun with her. I know pretty crazy huh, but they all tell me I'm crazy. She can do video telecon for course work during day and hopefully complete homework as she states it is math intensive coursework. I'm not an engineer so have no idea. I was thinking Isla Mujeres one day and Tulum the next. Not sure what are the best spots, but like you mentioned, if expectations don't go well during this trip, then maybe cancel Paris and go by myself for New Years or find another chica that is available. We agreed that drinking to where we both pass out and don't recall the events that happened isn't good for either of us.
She would send me nude photos, videos, and just general daily photos of what she ate and me being cynical/oblivious thought she was sending these to everyone she has ever met at HK. I can read people, but only when I can also see body language, but hard to tell in phone calls and texts. Like you mentioned, she thought we were exclusive and I wasnt aware of that arrangement. She told me te quiero multiple times but said it meant she loves me a little and not the amor type of love. I was confused and kept saying I miss her a little as a joke. Being around her makes me nervous as I know it is dangerous feeling this way as the other regulars are more carefree and enjoy time together, but this feeling is more intense with her. It is like she lit my soul on fire. The last night in Rosarito I can recall listening to Dread Mar Asi Fue and she said Juan Gabriel sang it better. So we listened to each version and I told her I felt the song in my heart even though I dont understand Spanish. She played some other songs for me and it was a memorable bonding experience. Funny the next day I just drop kicked her when I took her to the restaurant that I took another regular. I honestly didnt think twice about how she felt as some of the other regulars are always so kind and hospitable. Im glad Thailand isnt right across the border from the U.S. as Im sure those ladies offer same level of hospitality, but better food. You have a link to your trip?
Well I am taking next week off and heading to Cancun with her. I know pretty crazy huh, but they all tell me I'm crazy. She can do video telecon for course work during day and hopefully complete homework as she states it is math intensive coursework. I'm not an engineer so have no idea. I was thinking Isla Mujeres one day and Tulum the next. Not sure what are the best spots, but like you mentioned, if expectations don't go well during this trip, then maybe cancel Paris and go by myself for New Years or find another chica that is available. We agreed that drinking to where we both pass out and don't recall the events that happened isn't good for either of us.
She would send me nude photos, videos, and just general daily photos of what she ate and me being cynical/oblivious thought she was sending these to everyone she has ever met at HK. I can read people, but only when I can also see body language, but hard to tell in phone calls and texts. Like you mentioned, she thought we were exclusive and I wasnt aware of that arrangement. She told me te quiero multiple times but said it meant she loves me a little and not the amor type of love. I was confused and kept saying I miss her a little as a joke. Being around her makes me nervous as I know it is dangerous feeling this way as the other regulars are more carefree and enjoy time together, but this feeling is more intense with her. It is like she lit my soul on fire.Cancún fun! This should be a good test drive for you both. So if you there for the whole week you have lots of options of things to do besides Isla Mujeres and Tulum. Last year the ruins were closed in Tulum so hopefully they are open now since it doesn't have much to do for being such a long drive. When we went to Tulum we stopped in Playa del Carmen on the way back. The weather wasn't great so walked around a bit and decided to go back to Cancun for dinner. Cancún has lots of pals and adventure stuff to do along with all the water activities. I've been about 5 times so if you need info on anything just ask.
Not sure if the bars are on now but if they are this would be a great opportunity for you to do your X and listen to music. Coco Bongo is fun and great show. I'd recommend buying a bottle so you get a good table and have a personal waiter. If you do the X thing just be careful if you buy it on the street.
Hopefully she doesn't have to spend a ton of time doing school stuff. At least if she's doing that you can enjoy the beach.
The last night in Rosarito I can recall listening to Dread Mar Asi Fue and she said Juan Gabriel sang it better. So we listened to each version and I told her I felt the song in my heart even though I dont understand Spanish. She played some other songs for me and it was a memorable bonding experience.It is funny how a song can move you even when you don't understand the lyrics. The next time you talk to her you can use "Botella Tras Botella" song and tell her that this is how'd you feel if you lost her. LOL. It's actually very popular with the girls right now.
ScatManDoo
10-06-21, 04:29
Damn, Al Capone restaurant closed down business I think. Either that or the staff is on vacation.I think that spot has had close to half a dozen owners since I started visiting La Zona in 2004.
From the stories I was told, Chicago Club's really great years were before 2004.
Thanks for the advice everyone but I can't see myself losing years of my life to mongering like I did other addictions. The fact that we have the money to party and sleep with some of the most beautiful women in the world is nothing short of amazing. Some people don't even have food to eat, really puts things in perspective. The experiences I've had in the zona have made me a genuinely happy person. I never got that phase most young men go through where you sleep around. The zona has made up for it, I no longer live with constant sexual frustration LOL. I've had some bros give me great rational advice about dating bar girls. Some more cynical than others. We say don't trust these women because they are basically all gold diggers but have you seen the women in America lately? They are all the same if not worse. Sure you can always find genuine caring women in any country but lets be real, those kind of girls are hard to find and usually aren't the prettiest girls. Women are hard wired to find the best men. Its either our looks, money, or charisma that attracts them. We say the bar girl relationships aren't real but what makes a genuine relationship? This is the real world and money is part of what attracts women. Sure it shouldn't be the only reason and that's something to look out for but some of the sweetest most genuine girls I've met in my life have been in Mexico. I've had some deep conversations with bar girls about the struggles of life, something I never really gotten out of American women..I do agree with you on many points. There are some Very sweet Mexican girls I have met and we really connected on more than just the "fucking" level.
I had some long term girl friends in my +50 years but not a lot and never married. Like only 5 different girls my whole life until I started mongering. I have made up for lost time as I heard one study of men who shared regrets during later times in their life and one of the regrets was not hooking up with more girls. So that helped me just say. "fuck it" lets have some fun after 50.
BTW. Finding a genuine caring lady who is also attractive for a relationship is possible. Start researching Philippines as 50 year old guys with 30 year old (or younger) girls is not looked at in their society as abnormal. The whole economics, religion, and other factors has played into a totally screwed up society where there is a HUGE surplus of young beautiful girls who are more than happy to have Real relationships with older guys. (yes it's not as easy as living in the US and going to Tijuana! But if your retired. It's something to consider.
Couple Expats I have followed on youtube and learned a bit. (there are many of them!
Paul.
https://youtu.be/mqmAHeWasWY
Mark.
https://youtu.be/TO2V9_dvnSg
G.
Captain Solo
10-06-21, 08:09
That's sad. We lost a nice, clean, cheap, reliable place to eat at night. Monte Carlo is more expensive and food not as good.
The food was better when chef Jose was there. They had a young guy last couple weeks; food was not as good.
I thought they were doing OK, delivering food all night to hotels Jalos, Leyva, Garcia. It changed owners a couple times last few years. Looks like nobody could not make a business out of it.
Damn, Al Capone restaurant closed down business I think. Either that or the staff is on vacation.
Member #4730
10-06-21, 09:06
Being that she is a working girl, I am a little surprised she developed feelings for you, but I guess the gifts you gave her and the mini trips / getaways with her unlocked her heart.Forgot to address this, but as many have stated before the women don't particularly like working in the bars. It is a means to an end. If you have a mother, sister, or daughter, then imagine what would have to drive them to mentally prepare themselves the first day and everyday they work selling their body for money. Some have kids, some had bills, some have family obligations, and others want to accelerate the process of reaching their investment goals. A lot like to travel and could never imagine flying internationally, plus the costs of food, hotel, and activities. They truly appreciate the experience as long as they arent a hardened pro that has been and seen it all. The new girls that dont last long in the trade show genuine excitement and interest seeing the places that they probably could never afford to see in their lifetimes. I have the resources and means so why not share it with them? Ive been poor and ate out of garbage cans when I was a little kid and it sucked. Life is better with money.
I know most make $300-$800 per month working 5 days a week. Imagine them working and making a minimum of $300 per day. They just made a years salary in a couple of weeks. I imagine the top talent makes a boatload more. The thing with money is that if they don't educate themselves to invest it properly, then they will never get off that wheel until they are old and no one shows interest in them. You see it in Pattaya on Beach Rd. of working ladies past their prime. Some mongers love the cheap deals, but not something I would pursue. No judgement if that is your thing.
RonFromSichuan
10-06-21, 18:10
Well I am taking next week off and heading to Cancun with her. I know pretty crazy huh, but they all tell me I'm crazy. She can do video telecon for course work during day and hopefully complete homework as she states it is math intensive coursework. I'm not an engineer so have no idea. I was thinking Isla Mujeres one day and Tulum the next. Not sure what are the best spots, but like you mentioned, if expectations don't go well during this trip, then maybe cancel Paris and go by myself for New Years or find another chica that is available. We agreed that drinking to where we both pass out and don't recall the events that happened isn't good for either of us.
She would send me nude photos, videos, and just general daily photos of what she ate and me being cynical/oblivious thought she was sending these to everyone she has ever met at HK. I can read people, but only when I can also see body language, but hard to tell in phone calls and texts. Like you mentioned, she thought we were exclusive and I wasnt aware of that arrangement. She told me te quiero multiple times but said it meant she loves me a little and not the amor type of love. I was confused and kept saying I miss her a little as a joke. Being around her makes me nervous as I know it is dangerous feeling this way as the other regulars are more carefree and enjoy time together, but this feeling is more intense with her. It is like she lit my soul on fire. The last night in Rosarito I can recall listening to Dread Mar Asi Fue and she said Juan Gabriel sang it better. So we listened to each version and I told her I felt the song in my heart even though I dont understand Spanish. She played some other songs for me and it was a memorable bonding experience. Funny the next day I just drop kicked her when I took her to the restaurant that I took another regular. I honestly didnt think twice about how she felt as some of the other regulars are always so kind and hospitable. Im glad Thailand isnt right across the border from the U.S. as Im sure those ladies offer same level of hospitality, but better food. You have a link to your trip?I think it is great that you are going to Cancun with her, as it is the perfect chance to try to reignite the flame with her. It is easy to catch feelings for a working girl, but it is hard for a working girl to catch feelings for you, so that means you did a lot of positive things for her and really made an impact on her for her to exhibit these emotions towards you (ex: wearing her sweater over her head so you couldn't see her tears). And not to mention this girl is actually in school trying to improve her life situation, unlike other girls who say they are in school but actually aren't. So I can definitely see why you felt like shit and still have the Paris trip on the schedule, as it would probably break her completely if you were to cancel it. The language barrier adds an additional challenge, as it is hard sometimes to convey the message you want to send through Google Translate.
Have you tried apologizing to her? I am not talking about saying "lo siento", but something more sincere. From your story, I don't think you did anything wrong, but clearly she did not see it that way and probably thinks you committed a big sin. I am wondering how she feels about you currently, as there is still the elephant in the room with the whole seeing other girls thing. One thing I would consider doing is writing out an apology letter to recite to her in broken Spanish (reciting rather than giving it to her to read as it improves the chance you come off as being sincere) if things start going south in Cancun. If I were writing the letter, I would mention how I was sorry for hurting her and how it made me feel like shit to see her crying in the car on the ride back last time. I would also mention that yes I am seeing other girls, but you are different compared to them (which is true because you said she makes you feel emotions the other girls don't) because _.
As for my trip, it was before I joined this forum so there is no report on it. The trip, which was to Rio de Janeiro, was good but could have been a lot better. After the fight the first night, we acted more like platonic friends compared to lovers. I realized after the trip why she got mad at me the first night. It was because I surprised her by booking a Love Motel for us so we could have a romantic night together. Apparently she was offended by this because it "made her look like a working girl", and she has been in these places tons of times before so I guess her mind equated the Love Motel to her working. It made no sense to me as I was genuinely just trying to do a romantic gesture, but whatever, these girls' train of thought are completely different than ours. Thankfully, towards the end of the trip, I was able to visit a Terma to get rid of my sexual frustration. The girl I chose was amazing and literally fucked the frustration right out of me.
They truly appreciate the experience as long as they arent a hardened pro that has been and seen it all. The new girls that dont last long in the trade show genuine excitement and interest seeing the places that they probably could never afford to see in their lifetimes. I have the resources and means so why not share it with them? Ive been poor and ate out of garbage cans when I was a little kid and it sucked. Life is better with money.
Talking with these girls makes me realize how lucky we have it compared to them. During my trip to Tijuana last month, I took a girl up to the room I was staying in and she the first thing she mentioned was how my room was bigger than her home. And my room was maybe the size of a small studio apartment.
With your girl, this will most likely be the only time in her life she will be in Paris. Before she met you, visiting Paris was most likely a farfetched dream for her. Which is why I am really hoping you can repair your relationship with her before the trip to ensure the trip goes well. Because the upside is an amazing experience that will be one of the highlights of her life, which in turn will lead her to treat you like a King again. And that's a pretty damn good upside if you ask me. Keep us updated on what happens, now that I am invested I want to hear what ends up happening in Cancun.
Member #4730
10-06-21, 20:13
I think it is great that you are going to Cancun with her, as it is the perfect chance to try to reignite the flame with her. It is easy to catch feelings for a working girl, but it is hard for a working girl to catch feelings for you, so that means you did a lot of positive things for her and really made an impact on her for her to exhibit these emotions towards you (ex: wearing her sweater over her head so you couldn't see her tears). And not to mention this girl is actually in school trying to improve her life situation, unlike other girls who say they are in school but actually aren't. So I can definitely see why you felt like shit and still have the Paris trip on the schedule, as it would probably break her completely if you were to cancel it. The language barrier adds an additional challenge, as it is hard sometimes to convey the message you want to send through Google Translate.
I'm not apologizing as it was miscommunication. I told her I'm confused when she tells me the quiero means love you a little which in the USA Could mean like a friend or whatever, but I asked her what she wants and she said I should know. I'm totally oblivious to what women want and in the USA We are more direct like we like you or fuck off. She said she still wasn't feeling the trip as she is still hurt from the last visit. I said cool I'll still go since it is hard for me to carve out time in my schedule. She asked if I'm taking someone else with me as she knows me. I just reiterated that if she doesn't want to go, then it tells me all I need to know. So she wants to go now and not sure how it is going to go, but if it sucks the energy from me rather than recharge me, then most likely going to let her know trip to Paris is off. All of this is 1st world monger problems. I know I bring a lot to offer as some regulars send me photos of some Instagram models and say I look like them, which I'm not a narcissist and could care less how I look or what they imagine I look like, but I take care of myself and go to the gym 1-2 hours per day 4-5 days per week. It is more for my mental health than anything else.
I think the way we connect physically and on a mental level is crazy. Almost cerebral level since she knows what I'm thinking or what I like. Imagine if we spoke the same language, but then again I probably would have fucked up the relationship even further because I tell it how it is. She actually thanked me for my honesty and I told her the same. Life is too short to be fake and hang out with toxic people. I told her if she doesn't enjoy hanging out, then don't torture yourself or me and nice meeting you. So in the end, hope the trip is fun and we can resume enjoying time with each other, if not, then I'm resuming normal visits with the other regulars that I've been neglecting as they still try to reach out.
LuvMexicanas
10-07-21, 01:11
I'm not apologizing as it was miscommunication. I told her I'm confused when she tells me the quiero means love you a little which in the USA Could mean like a friend or whatever, but I asked her what she wants and she said I should know. I'm totally oblivious to what women want and in the USA We are more direct like we like you or fuck off. She said she still wasn't feeling the trip as she is still hurt from the last visit. I said cool I'll still go since it is hard for me to carve out time in my schedule. She asked if I'm taking someone else with me as she knows me. I just reiterated that if she doesn't want to go, then it tells me all I need to know. So she wants to go now and not sure how it is going to go, but if it sucks the energy from me rather than recharge me, then most likely going to let her know trip to Paris is off. All of this is 1st world monger problems. I know I bring a lot to offer as some regulars send me photos of some Instagram models and say I look like them, which I'm not a narcissist and could care less how I look or what they imagine I look like, but I take care of myself and go to the gym 1-2 hours per day 4-5 days per week. It is more for my mental health than anything else.
I think the way we connect physically and on a mental level is crazy. Almost cerebral level since she knows what I'm thinking or what I like. Imagine if we spoke the same language, but then again I probably would have fucked up the relationship even further because I tell it how it is. She actually thanked me for my honesty and I told her the same. Life is too short to be fake and hang out with toxic people. I told her if she doesn't enjoy hanging out, then don't torture yourself or me and nice meeting you. So in the end, hope the trip is fun and we can resume enjoying time with each other, if not, then I'm resuming normal visits with the other regulars that I've been neglecting as they still try to reach out.Sometimes you need someone to be captain obvious so I will take on that role by stating a couple things we all know, but need reminders from time to time: 1) what a woman wants and what she says rarely align and 2) never underestimate the value find them, fuck them and flee.
Member #4730
10-07-21, 01:20
That's why I just advise not to let it get to that point and have fun but always make it clear that this is not a real relationship and if they have better opportunities with someone or something else they should do that as your not looking to get married or support them.You stated the obvious. I just texted back and forth and was contemplating getting an apartment with her in Tijuana, but she said she can make what I can offer her in a day. I said well go for it and don't let me hold you back from your dreams. She is from some poor ranch town. I was waiting for the other shoe to drop and seems like it has.
We have dinner tomorrow, insanity right? Start of Cancun planning is rocky, but I know another regular wants to go to Isla Mujeres and she is no drama. I guess when you are emotionally tied and so much time spent together it gets more complicated. Just sharing and interesting to see others perspectives that have been down this road. Only longtime bar girl relationship was in Thailand, but then she got feelings and cut it off.
Member #4730
10-07-21, 04:34
Sometimes you need someone to be captain obvious so I will take on that role by stating a couple things we all know, but need reminders from time to time: 1) what a woman wants and what she says rarely align and 2) never underestimate the value find them, fuck them and flee.Yeah easier said than done. I enjoy the honeymoon sexcapades, but you don't get those from one and done meetings. Sometimes you do and it is magical, but rare. I feel bad in a way with the fleeing part for some as they have opened their homes to me and showed me their part of the Baja that they know. I would never have found the spots they've taken me to. This one I'm meeting said she wants to break the bed when we are in Paris and I'm thinking damn she knows me too well. It makes me curious what is going to happen in Cancun. We might join the mile high club in the lavatory on the flight over. I'll share on Friday after the visit what transpires good or bad.
You stated the obvious. I just texted back and forth and was contemplating getting an apartment with her in Tijuana, but she said she can make what I can offer her in a day. I said well go for it and don't let me hold you back from your dreams. She is from some poor ranch town. I was waiting for the other shoe to drop and seems like it has.So I'm confused on this and if you don't want to explain I understand but from what I have read this is what my small mind has understood.
So you had been texting with her and came up with a scenario where you pay for an apartment for her in Tijuana so she can work at a regular job and not worry about making more money working at the bar. You may have also offered to give some type of allowance to her as well. In response to that she said basically that money isn't enough and she would rather have sex with strangers because she can make more. If that's the correct and I'm not completely off you need to walk away and go back to having fun with others.
Just to give you and idea my ex didn't have to pay for anything with me and received a very very very small weekly allowance to buy things she wanted. She was very happy with this and just being a stay at home mom and spending time with friends. Like I said she didn't want to work or have champagne tastes. So you may have created a monster spending as much as you have with her and she thinks you are not giving her enough.
I hope I'm wrong but things seem to be getting worse with her.
Member #4730
10-07-21, 16:49
So I'm confused on this and if you don't want to explain I understand but from what I have read this is what my small mind has understood.
So you had been texting with her and came up with a scenario where you pay for an apartment for her in Tijuana so she can work at a regular job and not worry about making more money working at the bar. You may have also offered to give some type of allowance to her as well. In response to that she said basically that money isn't enough and she would rather have sex with strangers because she can make more. If that's the correct and I'm not completely off you need to walk away and go back to having fun with others.
Just to give you and idea my ex didn't have to pay for anything with me and received a very very very small weekly allowance to buy things she wanted. She was very happy with this and just being a stay at home mom and spending time with friends. Like I said she didn't want to work or have champagne tastes. So you may have created a monster spending as much as you have with her and she thinks you are not giving her enough.
I hope I'm wrong but things seem to be getting worse with her.I'm confused as well. Not sure if she is testing me, but I see her later tonight. I haven't booked a room or flights for the Cancun trip, but get a better feel of what she tells or doesn't tell me through body language. I told her I would get her an apartment that I could come visit during week and a weekly allowance. I think she knows I have more than I'm offering and she probably thinks I'm going to still work my rotation. I'm off in the deep end of the pool without floaties.
I pick her up at her friends apartment later tonight. Like you said, if she has more or better opportunities, then not going to discourage her. I just reiterated that if she did go back to work, then don't get upset if I see other women and also if I don't stick around. She has such a hold on me mentally that I don't think I could keep her in my rotation if we parted. If I did move to Tijuana part time during week, then I would stop seeing other regulars as I don't have enough time or energy to maintain all of the friendships. Not sure if that makes sense.
I'm confused as well. Not sure if she is testing me, but I see her later tonight. I haven't booked a room or flights for the Cancun trip, but get a better feel of what she tells or doesn't tell me through body language. I told her I would get her an apartment that I could come visit during week and a weekly allowance. I think she knows I have more than I'm offering and she probably thinks I'm going to still work my rotation. I'm off in the deep end of the pool without floaties.
I pick her up at her friends apartment later tonight. Like you said, if she has more or better opportunities, then not going to discourage her. I just reiterated that if she did go back to work, then don't get upset if I see other women and also if I don't stick around. She has such a hold on me mentally that I don't think I could keep her in my rotation if we parted. If I did move to Tijuana part time during week, then I would stop seeing other regulars as I don't have enough time or energy to maintain all of the friendships. Not sure if that makes sense.That's the worst trick your mind plays on you and it really sucks. 90% of your mind tells you to walk away and this won't go well. But that little glimmer of hope will cause you to make bad decisions. No matter what happens you seem intelligent enough that if this doesn't go the way you wish your not out your life savings or anything. Just a learning experience, hopefully it doesn't make you hate all women in the future like some on here seem to.
So I was right about the money thing. Well if you want her as a real GF it seems she isn't interested since she would rather work. Now if your just looking for a girl you have good sex with and time you enjoy. Well you just have to decide what her time and sex is worth instead of seeing her in the bar. If that is the case I don't see why you can't see other girls except for the fact that she doesn't want you spending any money on other women just her.
I know that mental hold is hard to shake and it seems like she's got you. I imagine she's sending you lots of nude pics and videos as well to keep you interested. Well good luck with dinner.
Member #4730
10-07-21, 23:34
Now she could be trying to tell you things to see if you are looking to be with her or if it's just easy sex. With as many times as you had sex and at one point she wasn't to into it might make her realize that you only see her in a certain light and it will never be serious. So talking about Guadalajara or Tijuana could be her seeing if you pushed for Tijuana more to maybe try to have a more serious relationship.I think what you stated about her wanting something more serious is the reason she is deciding to stay in Tijuana or the more cynical thinking is trying to hook another gringo. I wouldn't lose faith in woman if this goes south, as I've yet to be done wrong. My ex and I are still friends, but just can't live with each other. I have a pretty good read of people and I think that is why it is scary being around her as it's so intense when we meet. The other regulars are wonderful and always provide great service and fun to hang out with, but I don't get such an intense rush with the others if that makes sense. Maybe a couple, but not as intense.
Also she is the only one that is truly honest about her life, family, etc. I think the others keep it more private so as not to get too attached or scare me with their issues. She is amazed at my ability to recall small details and I told her I don't waste mental space on people I don't care about. So maybe she had bad relationships in her past, really likes foreign men, likes to travel, or lots of other variables. I try not to overthink it, but hard when emotions hit so hard. I will see what happens tonight. If she does decide to part ways, then I wont be seeing her again as it is just too intense with her. I would just see her in passing and resume seeing the others. She was sending me nudes, videos, and normal life stuff when we were apart and I think it just kept my interest. Also kept telling me they have two different levels of love in Mexico, te quiero and te amo, which I fell into the te quiero role, which means a little or poco. So I just kept telling her I miss her a little as a joke.
I think what you stated about her wanting something more serious is the reason she is deciding to stay in Tijuana or the more cynical thinking is trying to hook another gringo. I wouldn't lose faith in woman if this goes south, as I've yet to be done wrong. My ex and I are still friends, but just can't live with each other. I have a pretty good read of people and I think that is why it is scary being around her as it's so intense when we meet. The other regulars are wonderful and always provide great service and fun to hang out with, but I don't get such an intense rush with the others if that makes sense. Maybe a couple, but not as intense.
Also she is the only one that is truly honest about her life, family, etc. I think the others keep it more private so as not to get too attached or scare me with their issues. She is amazed at my ability to recall small details and I told her I don't waste mental space on people I don't care about. So maybe she had bad relationships in her past, really likes foreign men, likes to travel, or lots of other variables. I try not to overthink it, but hard when emotions hit so hard. I will see what happens tonight. If she does decide to part ways, then I wont be seeing her again as it is just too intense with her. I would just see her in passing and resume seeing the others. She was sending me nudes, videos, and normal life stuff when we were apart and I think it just kept my interest. Also kept telling me they have two different levels of love in Mexico, te quiero and te amo, which I fell into the te quiero role, which means a little or poco. So I just kept telling her I miss her a little as a joke.Interesting what you said about Te Quiero and T Amo. I had never heard of that before so I had to do a little googleing.
What do Te quiero and Te amo mean?
The terms Te quiero and Te amo are derived from the verbs querer (to want) and amar (to love). Te quiero and Te amo can both mean "I love you". The difference is that Te amo is considered more intimate, while Te quiero is considered more casual. Depending on how it's said, Te quiero can also mean "l want you".
Te quiero literally means "I want you" but its most common meaning is "I love you' and is considered an appropriate way to express platonic love. This can be quite confusing to English speakers because 'want', when directed at a person, expresses more of a physical desire rather than platonic or romantic love. Nonetheless, if you're having a heart-to-heart with your friend, you can say Te quiero to express the importance they hold for you and that you care for them deeply. However, just like English, how you say it is a big factor.
You could also express Te quiero to a person you are casually dating, but just haven't quite reached the next level of your relationship with. In English, saying the words "I love you" in a romantic context raises the stakes for the speaker. As a result, there are different ways to express how much someone means to us without jumping off the deep end, such as "I'm into you". In Spanish, we use Te quiero. Think of it as a midway point between Me gustas and Te amo – perhaps you really like the person but you just don't think you're in love yet.
Te amo is used to express deep romantic sentiments, the feeling of being 'in love'. Te amo is appropriate for romantic partners; however, teenagers and young adults say Te amo these days to their best friends. Some native speakers consider Te amo to be quite old-fashioned and young lovers would not say it to each other.
Other ways to express romantic love in Spanish:
"Tengo ganas de estar contigo."
"I want to be with you.
"Te deseo mucho."
"I really desire you."
"Estás muy atractiva, me gustas mucho."
"You're very attractive, I really like you."
This series in food threat belong in the General reports.
Captain Solo
10-08-21, 19:55
This is a serious classic Mediterranean / Italian restaurant and a very nice venue, about 1 mile South of Hong Kong, off Ave Taboada, 1 block South of Mr. Pampas.
They serve a good menu of seafood and meats, appetizers like Tuna sashimi, poached shrimps about $7, steaks filet mignon, rib eye, T-bone about $15, pastas about $10. The food is superb, service professional, the place is nice, clean, upscale.
Last time we were in Mr Pampas, it costed us $25 a piece for dinner including drinks and tips. Villa Saverinos is less expensive but is a nicer place to sit for a formal dinner with a better menu, recommended when the bros don't have to stuff themselves with tons of grilled meats hehe.
Villa Saverios.
#2 of 8058 restaurants in Tijuana.
Italian, Mediterranean, Vegetarian options.
3151 Blvrd Gral Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada, Zona areío, Tijuana.
Member #4730
10-09-21, 23:54
If you didn't live that lifestyle would she still care and spend time with you?This comment replays in my head and sure she enjoys the trips and higher end hotels. As Ron mentioned, his regular got offended when he took her to a love motel for the first night and I'm sure the one I hang with would be the same. Also not sure how much she would enjoy lower end accommodations as she has been there and done that. She did recommend a $25 Airbnb by Cancun airport, but it looked like just a bed and not much else. You can spend $50 and get a mini kitchen and more amenities. I suggested hotels closer to center of town in Tulum, but she wants to try a remote hut on the beach. I hope I don't die of malaria or eaten alive by mosquitos. Also going to be interesting trying to stay quiet being in a hut in the middle of a jungle with other guests nearby. I'll post more in Cancun subforum, but probably just accommodations, activities and food since it looks like they only post about HJ and closed down massage joints. Seems kind of depressing over there if you don't bring takeout.
In a restaurant across the street from Adelitas, I ordered the Carne Asada with fries. On one hand, I received a big portion and the first bite or so was good. On the other hand, it is really bland, devoid of any flavor and started to taste like leather as it cooled. You would think that they could cook it with onions or garlic or something to give it more flavor. WTF? This is the world famous Mexican steak? I always thought that Mexicans are pork and chicken people, and a little seafood near the coast. But beef people they are not. Anyways, I will stick to what Mexican know well from now on.
While I like the taco's at El Franc and other popular places. I can't help but think the best taco's are probably at a restaurant where they charge a lot more for the taco and probably get a much better cut of meat?
I need to visit a few of Tijuana's more expensive restaurants and see if this is true.
Recently saw this article about the best Mexican restaurants in San Diego and thinking about checking out one of them to compare to Tijuana.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/foodanddrink/foodnews/highest-rated-mexican-restaurants-in-san-diego-according-to-tripadvisor/ss-AAP7Gjk?ocid=msedgntp#image=2.
Anyone up for a mongering taco run to give our review let me know.
G.
While I like the taco's at El Franc and other popular places. I can't help but think the best taco's are probably at a restaurant where they charge a lot more for the taco and probably get a much better cut of meat?
I need to visit a few of Tijuana's more expensive restaurants and see if this is true.
Recently saw this article about the best Mexican restaurants in San Diego and thinking about checking out one of them to compare to Tijuana.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/foodanddrink/foodnews/highest-rated-mexican-restaurants-in-san-diego-according-to-tripadvisor/ss-AAP7Gjk?ocid=msedgntp#image=2.
Anyone up for a mongering taco run to give our review let me know.
G.I am down for some good tacos. I will be down there in November.
Member #4730
10-28-21, 07:18
I spent 2 days in an Airbnb and ate at a few good spots. The first for breakfast was Jacaranda 460. They have a good chilaquile dish with pancakes. They also have Mexican coffee and smoothies that were delicious. The amount of food could probably feed 2 people. Pancakes were made with Nutella, bananas, strawberries and vanilla ice cream on top. Interesting and delicious, but I was stuffed and couldn't finish it all.
The next place I went for lunch was a food truck spot called La Casa Gastro Food Trucks. They have probably 5-6 different food trucks and I ordered from 2. I got some fried tacos and empanadas from Las Garanchas, but I'the give it a pass as it wasn't that great. The other place was called Enamorada. I highly recommend the camaron envuelto en Torino taco. The other taco was the pulpo enchilada which was decent, but didn't blow me away like the shrimp taco.
The third restaurant was LOS Chilaquiles for breakfast. They offered fresh hot chocolate, Mexican coffee, chilaquiles and pancakes. The food was great and would recommend. It is interesting wandering around Tijuana in the less traveled areas and not being able to speak Spanish. Some do speak English. The food is amazing and the meals cost no more than $20 for food and drinks. The presentation is a lot better than USA Diners as they don't just plop it onto your plate. The flavors are amazing and I feel they offer good value. I'll be back in Tijuana tomorrow to pickup a regular from the airport. I will provide more reviews if we find a good spot.
I spent 2 days in an Airbnb and ate at a few good spots. The first for breakfast was Jacaranda 460. They have a good chilaquile dish with pancakes. They also have Mexican coffee and smoothies that were delicious. The amount of food could probably feed 2 people. Pancakes were made with Nutella, bananas, strawberries and vanilla ice cream on top. Interesting and delicious, but I was stuffed and couldn't finish it all.
The next place I went for lunch was a food truck spot called La Casa Gastro Food Trucks. They have probably 5-6 different food trucks and I ordered from 2. I got some fried tacos and empanadas from Las Garanchas, but I'the give it a pass as it wasn't that great. The other place was called Enamorada. I highly recommend the camaron envuelto en Torino taco. The other taco was the pulpo enchilada which was decent, but didn't blow me away like the shrimp taco.
The third restaurant was LOS Chilaquiles for breakfast. They offered fresh hot chocolate, Mexican coffee, chilaquiles and pancakes. The food was great and would recommend. It is interesting wandering around Tijuana in the less traveled areas and not being able to speak Spanish. Some do speak English. The food is amazing and the meals cost no more than $20 for food and drinks. The presentation is a lot better than USA Diners as they don't just plop it onto your plate. The flavors are amazing and I feel they offer good value. I'll be back in Tijuana tomorrow to pickup a regular from the airport. I will provide more reviews if we find a good spot.Welcome to the real Tijuana. I like when you said "if we find a good spot. " Frankly, it's hard not to find good spots. You have to be pretty unlucky in Tijuana to find bad food. Some food is definitely better than others, but bad food is a rarity. It wasn't like this 20 years ago.
BTW, it's camaron envuelto en tocino. Bacon-wrapped shrimp. Sometimes called camarones costa azul. Finding a good octopus taco is a real quest. Most aren't all that good, at least to my taste.
I spent 2 days in an Airbnb and ate at a few good spots. The first for breakfast was Jacaranda 460. They have a good chilaquile dish with pancakes. They also have Mexican coffee and smoothies that were delicious. The amount of food could probably feed 2 people. Pancakes were made with Nutella, bananas, strawberries and vanilla ice cream on top. Interesting and delicious, but I was stuffed and couldn't finish it all.
The next place I went for lunch was a food truck spot called La Casa Gastro Food Trucks. They have probably 5-6 different food trucks and I ordered from 2. I got some fried tacos and empanadas from Las Garanchas, but I'the give it a pass as it wasn't that great. The other place was called Enamorada. I highly recommend the camaron envuelto en Torino taco. The other taco was the pulpo enchilada which was decent, but didn't blow me away like the shrimp taco.Happy to see you getting out and exploring Tijuana and not just staying in the Zona, especially when you explore alone. As much as I sometimes get down on Tijuana I do still miss living there as each time I return it still feels like home to me. I think you will be picking up the Spanish language soon even if you don't try it will just happen by being around it 24/7.
The food places you mentioned I never tried. The ex and I cooked most of the time and since she was low maintenance a night out for us usually just meant going to our favorite taco place. But I will give you some ideas to try for when your girl returns.
1. El Portrero. Very popular for breakfast but I would recommend it for anytime.
2. La Espanada. I only went once for breakfast and was ok but I know others really like the place.
3. Pueblo Amigo Hotel. On the weekends they use to do a great brunch that friends of mine loved.
Sorry don't have much more.
Member #4730
10-28-21, 20:35
Happy to see you getting out and exploring Tijuana and not just staying in the Zona, especially when you explore alone. As much as I sometimes get down on Tijuana I do still miss living there as each time I return it still feels like home to me. I think you will be picking up the Spanish language soon even if you don't try it will just happen by being around it 24/7.
The food places you mentioned I never tried. The ex and I cooked most of the time and since she was low maintenance a night out for us usually just meant going to our favorite taco place. But I will give you some ideas to try for when your girl returns.
1. El Portrero. Very popular for breakfast but I would recommend it for anytime.
2. La Espanada. I only went once for breakfast and was ok but I know others really like the place.
3. Pueblo Amigo Hotel. On the weekends they use to do a great brunch that friends of mine loved.
Sorry don't have much more.Thanks for the recommendations. I will try them out to report back if we decide to go. I'm working on gauging if she is low or high maintenance, but she seems to be down for anything. When we met while she was working at HK she was fine with taco stands, but since we've been going to different destinations around Mexico, it seems we hit up the nicer establishments. Not sure if it is just me trying to "pay" her back for the good time, but I normally try to eat the best food that my budget allows. You only go around once right? If and when we move in together then she said she could cook some Sinaloense food for me, which I am not sure of their cuisine since she mostly enjoys aquacalientes and mariscos.
Do you still live in MX? I am considering doing half the week in Tijuana and the other half in USA To take care of business. She is in GDL and seems to love it and asked if I would consider moving down, but I told her I can't work or manage my business from afar. I wish I was a digital nomad.
Member #4730
10-28-21, 20:37
Welcome to the real Tijuana. I like when you said "if we find a good spot. " Frankly, it's hard not to find good spots. You have to be pretty unlucky in Tijuana to find bad food. Some food is definitely better than others, but bad food is a rarity. It wasn't like this 20 years ago.
BTW, it's camaron envuelto en tocino. Bacon-wrapped shrimp. Sometimes called camarones costa azul. Finding a good octopus taco is a real quest. Most aren't all that good, at least to my taste.The spell check on the forum or my Apple device must have decided on the right word. I typed it correctly and apparently got "autocorrected".
Thanks for the recommendations. I will try them out to report back if we decide to go. I'm working on gauging if she is low or high maintenance, but she seems to be down for anything. When we met while she was working at HK she was fine with taco stands, but since we've been going to different destinations around Mexico, it seems we hit up the nicer establishments. Not sure if it is just me trying to "pay" her back for the good time, but I normally try to eat the best food that my budget allows. You only go around once right? If and when we move in together then she said she could cook some Sinaloense food for me, which I am not sure of their cuisine since she mostly enjoys aquacalientes and mariscos.
Do you still live in MX? I am considering doing half the week in Tijuana and the other half in USA To take care of business. She is in GDL and seems to love it and asked if I would consider moving down, but I told her I can't work or manage my business from afar. I wish I was a digital nomad.I define girls as low maintenance if they don't need makeup to go out. Also are willing to walk a little ways instead of having to take a taxi. For the most part just being happy with the simple things in life and not worri the about impressing others.
No I came back to the US some time ago but since being solo again I have often thought about moving back but I really don't want to pay rent again and I need to figure if I'd really want to buy in Tijuana or a place like GDL which would be someplace I could retire. To bad you can't move to GDL it is great. Big city with lots Tijuana do but also very calm and great weather. You should at least visit sometime and let her show you around.
Member #4730
10-31-21, 03:59
I define girls as low maintenance if they don't need makeup to go out. Also are willing to walk a little ways instead of having to take a taxi. For the most part just being happy with the simple things in life and not worri the about impressing others.
No I came back to the US some time ago but since being solo again I have often thought about moving back but I really don't want to pay rent again and I need to figure if I'd really want to buy in Tijuana or a place like GDL which would be someplace I could retire. To bad you can't move to GDL it is great. Big city with lots Tijuana do but also very calm and great weather. You should at least visit sometime and let her show you around.Yeah, most days we go out she doesn't need make up and is willing to walk bare foot when we were in Cancun. I definitely wouldn't walk barefoot anywhere. We got an Airbnb for 2 months to see how things go. She has a friend in GDL that is HR for Volaris and could get her a job, but it wouldn't require using her education. I told her to take a lower paying job that uses her education when she graduates so she gains experience and puts it to use. We went to El Potrero and got the carne and huevos dish that included Chilaquiles. I loved their Mexican coffee and decent price as both our meals and drinks came out to under $30. Later that night we went to New City complex with a bunch of different restaurants and got a prime ribeye, lobster, tuna, and mixed drinks. The bill with tip came out to $160, but it was delicious. We also ate at LOS Arcos and I got a wonderful pulpo dish and she got some fish dish with shrimp skewers. We also got 2 desserts and the total came out to $70.
We've been going to the Caffenio drive thru often as the price for 2 drinks are the same cost of just one at Starbucks. She plans to cook for me since it is getting so expensive eating out, but she says she only does Mexican dishes and I said cool. We agreed we need to eat better and find a local gym.
Yeah, most days we go out she doesn't need make up and is willing to walk bare foot when we were in Cancun. I definitely wouldn't walk barefoot anywhere. We got an Airbnb for 2 months to see how things go. She has a friend in GDL that is HR for Volaris and could get her a job, but it wouldn't require using her education. I told her to take a lower paying job that uses her education when she graduates so she gains experience and puts it to use. We went to El Potrero and got the carne and huevos dish that included Chilaquiles. I loved their Mexican coffee and decent price as both our meals and drinks came out to under $30. Later that night we went to New City complex with a bunch of different restaurants and got a prime ribeye, lobster, tuna, and mixed drinks. The bill with tip came out to $160, but it was delicious. We also ate at LOS Arcos and I got a wonderful pulpo dish and she got some fish dish with shrimp skewers. We also got 2 desserts and the total came out to $70.
We've been going to the Caffenio drive thru often as the price for 2 drinks are the same cost of just one at Starbucks. She plans to cook for me since it is getting so expensive eating out, but she says she only does Mexican dishes and I said cool. We agreed we need to eat better and find a local gym.I am happy things are working out for you brother, you deserve to be happy. My girl is flying in next Friday and I can't wait to see her as well. Anyways I wish you the best, have fun life is too short.
Yeah, most days we go out she doesn't need make up and is willing to walk bare foot when we were in Cancun. I definitely wouldn't walk barefoot anywhere. We got an Airbnb for 2 months to see how things go. She has a friend in GDL that is HR for Volaris and could get her a job, but it wouldn't require using her education. I told her to take a lower paying job that uses her education when she graduates so she gains experience and puts it to use. We went to El Potrero and got the carne and huevos dish that included Chilaquiles. I loved their Mexican coffee and decent price as both our meals and drinks came out to under $30. Later that night we went to New City complex with a bunch of different restaurants and got a prime ribeye, lobster, tuna, and mixed drinks. The bill with tip came out to $160, but it was delicious. We also ate at LOS Arcos and I got a wonderful pulpo dish and she got some fish dish with shrimp skewers. We also got 2 desserts and the total came out to $70.
We've been going to the Caffenio drive thru often as the price for 2 drinks are the same cost of just one at Starbucks. She plans to cook for me since it is getting so expensive eating out, but she says she only does Mexican dishes and I said cool. We agreed we need to eat better and find a local gym.Glad to hear you liked the place. Yeah the coffee is very good, my buddy that took me to the place said it was the best. The restaurants hadn't been built yet when I was living in Tijuana so I'll have to try them someday since you've had good experiences. Another friend of mine always took his girls to LOS Arcos for lunch after taking them to La Mansion for a few hours. They actually opened up a restaurant in San Diego by Plaza Bonita but it didn't last that long and went out of business.
Much better to go to local coffee shops to give them the business instead of the big corporation. I'm sure you will like her coking and if you want a nice gym they have one on Sanchez Toboada by the Plaza Rio mall. Went to it once since you can by a day pass before and it's very nice and even has a pool. You've probably have seen it driving around it's right on the corner and big glass windows so you can see the people working out.
Last weekend, I had the best fish tacos ever for $1 each from the seafood cart guy on ave consitution in front of Gloria bar- simply awesome. Each Tacos comes with two pieces of feed fried in batter. So a lot for $1.
I always have lunch in a hole in the wall place -very local / authentic & tasty. Not for Americans unless you are adventurous. Is is opposite the Sara Parking lot on see. Primera.
I saw two restaurants next Chicago club. One attached to it on right side as you face the club. Didn't have a name and the other was called Antojito. Which one is recommended?
Captain Solo
11-04-21, 01:06
At that stand try the shrimp quesadilla, tastier, creamier, goes well with the seafood soup Siete Mare.
When you are not too busy screwing girls, try El Chopfor Mariscos at the Cathedral Plaza and Titos Mariscon on O'Campo, big menus with fresh seafood.
The restaurant on the left of Chicago belongs to Royal Roach Hotel Leyva. The place served precooked food and smells bad like severely contaminated with bacteria, not recommended.
To the right of Chicago is El Capone. It was open last Saturday night but had no clients. The place used to served hot, tasty, freshly cooked meal specials for 70 pesos. But chef Jose was gone 2 months ago and I think it changed owner. Don't know what they serve now. Go in and check out their menu.
Alternatives are Azuls, Monte Carlo and Sonora Grill across from Adelitas or Las Perla.
Explorer8939
11-04-21, 02:09
I am happy with Azul restaurant at Cascadas.
I generally go to Caesars restaurant once a year.
Member #4730
11-07-21, 07:22
I ordered the seafood soup, octopus ball appetizer and mixed sashimi dish. The regular got a chicken rice dish and some sushi roll. We also ordered 2 micheladas and everything was delicious. The bill came out to $60 plus tip. I would repeat my visit, but Sunday most likely going to a Churrascaria. Highly recommend if you like Japanese food.
Nigori sushi at Gallerias Hippodromo is ok, but I’ve had better sushi. It is convenient if you need something to eat before going to the Cinepolis VIP movie theater on the same floor across from restaurant.
Last weekend, I had the best fish tacos ever for $1 each from the seafood cart guy on ave consitution in front of Gloria bar- simply awesome. Each Tacos comes with two pieces of feed fried in batter. So a lot for $1.
I always have lunch in a hole in the wall place -very local / authentic & tasty. Not for Americans unless you are adventurous. Is is opposite the Sara Parking lot on see. Primera.
I saw two restaurants next Chicago club. One attached to it on right side as you face the club. Didn't have a name and the other was called Antojito. Which one is recommended?I loved the spicy shrimp tacos from the same cart, they are super yummy! It is a must try after you get done mongering, the perfect way to cap off a good night.
I ordered the seafood soup, octopus ball appetizer and mixed sashimi dish. The regular got a chicken rice dish and some sushi roll. We also ordered 2 micheladas and everything was delicious. The bill came out to $60 plus tip. I would repeat my visit, but Sunday most likely going to a Churrascaria. Highly recommend if you like Japanese food.
Nigori sushi at Gallerias Hippodromo is ok, but Ive had better sushi. It is convenient if you need something to eat before going to the Cinepolis VIP movie theater on the same floor across from restaurant.If you like Japanese food like Benihana you can try Komasa on Sanchez Toabada. It had just opened up back when I tried it and was very good.
BTW on Thursday Nov 12th USA and Mexico are playing for World Cup qualifying. It's always fun to watch the game in a restaurant or bar with others to see how serious they take this game. Especially if Mexico wins and how they party in the streets. You should enjoy the experience.
Member #4730
11-12-21, 19:59
I went to a birthday party at Churrascaria at Gallerias Hippodromo and it was pretty good. The bill came out to $200 for 9 people, but since it was just 2 of us, we left 1,000 peso toward the bill. Some interesting observations are the circus acts while waiting at stop lights on Cuahatemoc and all of the luxury condos and shopping centers being built in Tijuana. In 5-10 years Tijuana is going to be unrecognizable and probably only the wealthy CA and Mexicans will be residing in the city center. Every block seems to have some kind of development being built on it.
Also another interesting observation happened when we ate at a restaurant in Playas, Vista Bella restaurant and grill. The place had a group of Russian guys and not sure, but was told some Russian groups frequent the Zona. The restaurant was just ok, but the best part is the view of the playa. I wouldn't return unless I wanted a place to eat near the playa.
Some people may be able to provide more insight into Mexican culture. The girl I'm seeing says it is normal for the guy to take care of everything and I said in the USA The women usually help with bills and sometimes take care of the tab. She said that it is the guys responsibility and when she graduates with her engineering degree, then she will probably only be paid 9,000 peso every 15 days which seems shockingly low. Also she seemed upset when I didn't kiss her in front of her aunt and cousins. I didn't want to make it more awkward of a situation as they finally found out that I am almost double her age, but they said I look a decade younger. The funny thing is she said the family thinks it is acceptable with them regarding the age difference as long as she is happy. I learn new things everyday in Mexico.
Also the tacos at Tacos El Franc are the best in my opinion and better than Taconazo, but Taconazo isn't as packed and also cleaner establishment. Also found it odd that this is the second Mexican lady I've been with that is concerned with my caffeine consumption, but they don't mind downing endless amounts of alcohol. I guess we all have to decide on what kind of vices we find acceptable. Have fun!
LuvMexicanas
11-12-21, 20:23
I went to a birthday party at Churrascaria at Gallerias Hippodromo and it was pretty good. The bill came out to $200 for 9 people, but since it was just 2 of us, we left 1,000 peso toward the bill.Got to love Mexico. You couldn't take nine people (I assume you had drinks) for food and drinks to a similar level restaurant in the states for less than $500 after tax and tip. As for tacos, I'm a fan of Charly's on Constitucion, which is just a short walk from the Zona.
She said that it is the guys responsibility and when she graduates with her engineering degree, then she will probably only be paid 9,000 peso every 15 days which seems shockingly low.Yeah, Mexico is much more conservative on all of this. You have to remember that a married woman having a full time job there is only recently being seen as "normal," so it's expected for the man to cover meals out and stuff like that, just like it's expected of her to cook all of the meals at home.
$1,000 a month is probably about right for starting salary for someone with a College degree.
I went to a birthday party at Churrascaria at Gallerias Hippodromo and it was pretty good. The bill came out to $200 for 9 people, but since it was just 2 of us, we left 1,000 peso toward the bill. Some interesting observations are the circus acts while waiting at stop lights on Cuahatemoc and all of the luxury condos and shopping centers being built in Tijuana. In 5-10 years Tijuana is going to be unrecognizable and probably only the wealthy CA and Mexicans will be residing in the city center. Every block seems to have some kind of development being built on it.
Also another interesting observation happened when we ate at a restaurant in Playas, Vista Bella restaurant and grill. The place had a group of Russian guys and not sure, but was told some Russian groups frequent the Zona. The restaurant was just ok, but the best part is the view of the playa. I wouldn't return unless I wanted a place to eat near the playa.
Some people may be able to provide more insight into Mexican culture. The girl I'm seeing says it is normal for the guy to take care of everything and I said in the USA The women usually help with bills and sometimes take care of the tab. She said that it is the guys responsibility and when she graduates with her engineering degree, then she will probably only be paid 9,000 peso every 15 days which seems shockingly low. Also she seemed upset when I didn't kiss her in front of her aunt and cousins. I didn't want to make it more awkward of a situation as they finally found out that I am almost double her age, but they said I look a decade younger. The funny thing is she said the family thinks it is acceptable with them regarding the age difference as long as she is happy. I learn new things everyday in Mexico.Tacos el franc is awesome!! My girl is flying from Sonara so I will take her to that one at the Playa you wrote about.
Member #4730
11-13-21, 02:25
Got to love Mexico. You couldn't take nine people (I assume you had drinks) for food and drinks to a similar level restaurant in the states for less than $500 after tax and tip. As for tacos, I'm a fan of Charly's on Constitucion, which is just a short walk from the Zona.We had mostly frescas since the aunt is more conservative and religious. The girl I'm seeing got a mojito so not sure if the aunt knows what kind of drink it was as it looks like lemonade. Everyone else got lemonada natural and regular coke. I got diet cokes which probably seemed awkward as everyone else got regular coke. I was going to pay with my credit card since it isn't bad deal for such a large party, but she told me to just put 1,000 peso towards the bill. I'll try Charly's when back in town next week as long as it isn't near HK. I might even take the mother and little brother.
Member #4730
11-13-21, 02:30
Tacos el franc is awesome!! My girl is flying from Sonara so I will take her to that one at the Playa you wrote about.You might be able to find better restaurants above the boardwalk, but I just wanted a place with mariscos and michelada. If you get a chance to go to Rosarito, then I'd recommend LOS Portales as it sits on a cliff above the ocean and only open Friday-Sunday. Friday is a DJ, Saturday they have live singers, and not sure about Sunday.
Member #4730
11-13-21, 02:33
Yeah, Mexico is much more conservative on all of this. You have to remember that a married woman having a full time job there is only recently being seen as "normal," so it's expected for the man to cover meals out and stuff like that, just like it's expected of her to cook all of the meals at home.
$1,000 a month is probably about right for starting salary for someone with a College degree.Thanks for clarification. Sometimes I'm skeptical if her perception on life is warped based on living in Sinaloa. My ex was from Tijuana and she was more independent and I guess Americanized as she didn't expect me to "take care" of everything, but then again she didn't cook me every meal as she was a working professional too.
LuvMexicanas
11-13-21, 02:49
I'll try Charly's when back in town next week as long as it isn't near HK. I might even take the mother and little brother.Charly's isn't near HK but it is close enough to the fringes of the Zona to where in jest or a curious mind might ask whether you know about the Zona. It is a down to earth place and I have seen families with children eat there. But depending on the social status of the mother and little brother, it might be a tad gritty. I suggest you go by yourself and if you like what you see, take them next time.
Thanks for clarification. Sometimes I'm skeptical if her perception on life is warped based on living in Sinaloa. My ex was from Tijuana and she was more independent and I guess Americanized as she didn't expect me to "take care" of everything, but then again she didn't cook me every meal as she was a working professional too.If her family is from a small town, or a place that was considered a small town when they were growing up there, she's most likely going to have been raised with more traditional cultural values. If that's the case, it may be helpful to compare what she's telling you, to how someone raised 50 years ago in the South would be raised. Even though you met her in a club, Mexicans are still very culturally conservative and quite traditional, because of how deeply Old Testament Catholicism got entrenched into the culture.
Captain Solo
11-15-21, 08:25
Al Capone was reopened with new operator.
We went in after midnight for hot Caldo de Rez before going home. The new chef made it with a fatty beef, like clod shoulder. Soup was thick, fatty, delicious but the vegetables were overcooked. The last chef, Jose, made it perfect with shank beef, nice, clean, clear but tasty broth, vegetables were slightly cooked, still crunchy.
There were no clients while we were there, no Chicago girls as usual. It's hard to survive the food business in Tijuana.
Member #4730
11-17-21, 03:04
Charly's isn't near HK but it is close enough to the fringes of the Zona to where in jest or a curious mind might ask whether you know about the Zona. It is a down to earth place and I have seen families with children eat there. But depending on the social status of the mother and little brother, it might be a tad gritty. I suggest you go by yourself and if you like what you see, take them next time.I just got back from Charlys and still think Tacos El Franc is the best. I got 3 adobadas and 3 asadas with Mexican coke. It came out to 180 pesos and left 50 peso tip. I had to pay for parking since it is near Revo and all the street parking seemed to be for buses. I did like the service as they gave me an extra plate of radishes and some other white vegetable they have that is flavorless. The asadas are only on 1 tortilla, but the adobada was crispy. I just couldn't get over the fact it was kind of flavorless. At least the adobada wasn’t fatty. I finished it all and only had to pay 10 pesos for parking since it took me under 30 min. I'll report back if we eat at some place when I pick up people from the airport tonight.
LuvMexicanas
11-17-21, 03:09
I just got back from Charlys and still think Tacos El Franc is the best. I got 3 adobadas and 3 asadas with Mexican coke. It came out to 180 pesos and left 50 peso tip. I had to pay for parking since it is near Revo and all the street parking seemed to be for buses. I did like the service as they gave me an extra plate of radishes and some other white vegetable they have that is flavorless. The asadas are only on 1 tortilla, but the adobada was crispy. I just couldn't get over the fact it was kind of flavorless. At least it was fatty. I finished it all and only had to pay 10 pesos for parking since it took me under 30 min. I'll report back if we eat at some place when I pick up people from the airport tonight.I go there for basically one thing: tacos de tripas. I know, not for everyone. I might on the rare occasion get a taco de chorizo like last week. I should have clarified that Charly's is my favorite place for tacos de tripas.
I just got back from Charlys and still think Tacos El Franc is the best. I got 3 adobadas and 3 asadas with Mexican coke. It came out to 180 pesos and left 50 peso tip. I had to pay for parking since it is near Revo and all the street parking seemed to be for buses. I did like the service as they gave me an extra plate of radishes and some other white vegetable they have that is flavorless. The asadas are only on 1 tortilla, but the adobada was crispy. I just couldn't get over the fact it was kind of flavorless. At least the adobada wasn't fatty. I finished it all and only had to pay 10 pesos for parking since it took me under 30 min. I'll report back if we eat at some place when I pick up people from the airport tonight.Sounds like Charly's is a bust. Single-tortilla and flavorless adobada. Some of the best adobada in town can be found at Taqueria El Guero, at the southern end of Revu where it turns into Agua Caliente. BTW, the flavorless white vegetable was probably jicama.
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