General Reports

[Gregyyr]

Exactly! Tell the Mexican guard that you want to buy 6 month visa for 30 $. Next time use entrance for Mexicans and only show visa. No problems and no questions.

Great advice. Will do and thank you. Will be down there this Sunday if in that neck of the woods.

[Sol12]

Exactly why I'm not rolling into Tijuana until July 7 because I want no part of Gringolandia over the next four days.

Yeah Tijuana is going to be just terrible this weekend. I decided to go back to GDL instead of gringolandia.

[StRobert]

This seems like a crazy question but when asked why coming into Tijuana I said I have dentist appt to get across and last week the border guard said you need to show you have an appointment. He let me in but this weekend want to cross and do a little "sign seeing" . Other times I just walked in and they never asked.

How the hell are all the gringo's getting into Tijuana to enjoy the bars?

I don't mind paying a 6 month tourist visa. Is that what some of you have?

Exactly! Tell the Mexican guard that you want to buy 6 month visa for 30 $. Next time use entrance for Mexicans and only show visa. No problems and no questions.

[Jackie888]

This seems like a crazy question but when asked why coming into Tijuana I said I have dentist appt to get across and last week the border guard said you need to show you have an appointment. He let me in but this weekend want to cross and do a little "sign seeing" . Other times I just walked in and they never asked.

How the hell are all the gringo's getting into Tijuana to enjoy the bars?

I don't mind paying a 6 month tourist visa. Is that what some of you have?

Get the pass. It's $5 per month. You don't have to stand in line and waste your time filling out the stupid pass. You don't have to make up stories.

[Gregyyr]

This seems like a crazy question but when asked why coming into Tijuana I said I have dentist appt to get across and last week the border guard said you need to show you have an appointment. He let me in but this weekend want to cross and do a little "sign seeing" . Other times I just walked in and they never asked.

How the hell are all the gringo's getting into Tijuana to enjoy the bars?

I don't mind paying a 6 month tourist visa. Is that what some of you have?

[Gregyyr]

Come one, come all Gringos, the zona Norte is ready for this weekend!

YaHoo! My original trip plans got canceled with frikin Southwest flight cancelations so I be in SD this weekend and HK is "Talking to Me" . May book a room Sunday and stay over.

[Member #4730]

Seriously, you guys got to get out of that sewer of the Zona Norte more often. La Cueva has been around for years.

I, personally, like La Cueva. The beers are substantially cheaper than anywhere else, and IIRC (haven't been since pre-Covid) the fichas are slightly less expensive than the Zona bars. I am told the chicas are roughly the same price as the Zona, although I doubt they've escalated to the ridiculous HK prices.

It's a large place with a big raised stage in the middle, with lots of tables surrounding it. Along one wall is a long bar where some girls will sit. The place caters more to locals, so you'll stick out somewhat as a gringo. Locals tend to party in groups, so you'll see lots of groups of Mexican guys. Functional Spanish will be extremely beneficial. The music is predominantly in Spanish.

They have an extremely annoying policy. When a girl starts her dance routine, after a minute, her handler will take her by the hand and lead her all over the crowded club, soliciting tips. This often goes on until her set is over, so you never get to see her dance much. OTOH, guys in the far reaches of the club get to see the girl up close, so I guess it equals out.

There is a small hotel on-prem, but I can't tell you what the price is. There used to be video screens above the urinals in the men's room with pix of the hotel rooms.

It's extremely slow in the afternoons, and really doesn't get going until 9 pm or so.

So, if you don't mind being the only gringo, and can speak some Spanish, and don't mind partying like the locals (in other words this isn't a hard-core fuck factory like HK or Adelita), then you'll have a good time. If you're looking for another HK Club, keep looking.

Thanks for the review. I will try it out next time in town. I prefer Spanish music even though my Spanish is limited. I don't drink and just like watching the ladies and taking them arriba. The website shows some good looking rooms and at reasonable rates. Tropical is similar as you state the dancer completes the dance and goes around the club asking for tips. I don't mind giving $1-$2 if I'm not near the stage, since the club would be boring without performers. Also like to see groups of people having fun. I always travel solo and enjoy meeting new people having a good time.

[KC Questor]

I have Global Entry and typically I entered the country using a machine in about 2 minutes (prior to COVID- haven't left the USA since Feb 2020). Is there anything like that at the San Ysidro border crossing? Does my Trusted Traveler status get me anything that will allow me to skip the line?

BTW: I have no idea where my Global Entry card might be. It has never been necessary at Miami or JFK, where I typically have entered the USA from abroad. I only have my passport.

With Global Entry you simply walk to the front of the regular line and show your card to the gate guards. They let you in and you walk to the border in the "SENTRI" line. You will go to the SENTRI checkpoints and they will process you through pretty quickly. You do not need your passport to return to the US.

You need the card if you plan to use it to walk across. The guards check the card to allow you to bypass the regular line.

[Phordphan]

Very interesting. Looks to be new. A recon and report would be much appreciated. It will all depend on the quality of the chicas.

Seriously, you guys got to get out of that sewer of the Zona Norte more often. La Cueva has been around for years.

https://lacuevabar.com/index.php

Anyone been to La Cueva del Puedo? It looks like their prices are lower than the usual HK and Tropical prices and the rooms look great. I like adventuring and thought Zona Norte was the only fun spot in Tijuana. I may have to try it out on Monday next week. Possibly take the vans to centro and walk during the day or maybe taxi / Uber it.

I, personally, like La Cueva. The beers are substantially cheaper than anywhere else, and IIRC (haven't been since pre-Covid) the fichas are slightly less expensive than the Zona bars. I am told the chicas are roughly the same price as the Zona, although I doubt they've escalated to the ridiculous HK prices.

It's a large place with a big raised stage in the middle, with lots of tables surrounding it. Along one wall is a long bar where some girls will sit. The place caters more to locals, so you'll stick out somewhat as a gringo. Locals tend to party in groups, so you'll see lots of groups of Mexican guys. Functional Spanish will be extremely beneficial. The music is predominantly in Spanish.

They have an extremely annoying policy. When a girl starts her dance routine, after a minute, her handler will take her by the hand and lead her all over the crowded club, soliciting tips. This often goes on until her set is over, so you never get to see her dance much. OTOH, guys in the far reaches of the club get to see the girl up close, so I guess it equals out.

There is a small hotel on-prem, but I can't tell you what the price is. There used to be video screens above the urinals in the men's room with pix of the hotel rooms.

It's extremely slow in the afternoons, and really doesn't get going until 9 pm or so.

So, if you don't mind being the only gringo, and can speak some Spanish, and don't mind partying like the locals (in other words this isn't a hard-core fuck factory like HK or Adelita), then you'll have a good time. If you're looking for another HK Club, keep looking.

[LuvMexicanas]

Come one, come all Gringos, the zona Norte is ready for this weekend!

Exactly why I'm not rolling into Tijuana until July 7 because I want no part of Gringolandia over the next four days.

[AmorPorFavor]

https://lacuevabar.com/index.php

Anyone been to La Cueva del Puedo? It looks like their prices are lower than the usual HK and Tropical prices and the rooms look great. I like adventuring and thought Zona Norte was the only fun spot in Tijuana. I may have to try it out on Monday next week. Possibly take the vans to centro and walk during the day or maybe taxi / Uber it.

Very interesting. Looks to be new. A recon and report would be much appreciated. It will all depend on the quality of the chicas.

[MamaGuevos]

What is the scene like there? Are the women all "non pros"? Or, is there a mix (and a spectrum of chicas) of P4P?

Of course, it is necessary to hablar espanol. But I would like to know if this place is worth my bother in my soon to be virgin trip to the Zona Norte.

Thanks!

[MamaGuevos]

Just a clarification on my question below. I will be walking across the border, not driving. I think the SENTRI program is for cars. Muchas gracias compañeros!

[MamaGuevos]

I am not from San Diego, but I have decided to make a one night trip to Tijuana when I visit there next week. My greatest concern is the trip back, where waits of an hour to get through immigration are common.

I have Global Entry and typically I entered the country using a machine in about 2 minutes (prior to COVID- haven't left the USA since Feb 2020). Is there anything like that at the San Ysidro border crossing? Does my Trusted Traveler status get me anything that will allow me to skip the line?

BTW: I have no idea where my Global Entry card might be. It has never been necessary at Miami or JFK, where I typically have entered the USA from abroad. I only have my passport.

[Member #4730]

https://lacuevabar.com/index.php

Anyone been to La Cueva del Puedo? It looks like their prices are lower than the usual HK and Tropical prices and the rooms look great. I like adventuring and thought Zona Norte was the only fun spot in Tijuana. I may have to try it out on Monday next week. Possibly take the vans to centro and walk during the day or maybe taxi / Uber it.