General Reports

[Hargow20]

The Mexican immigration officials have been turning guys back for past few years. I have seen this on multiple occasions. The best thing is to simply go to the UCSD passport office & apply for a passport. Fill out the FMM form & take the proof of application & FMM form. Just go in the line where the Mexican citizens cross. Do not look at the Mexican immigration officers unless you are stopped. If they stop you just show the form. In most cases they will not stop you.

If you are entering by foot. Walking across at San Ysidro the Mexican Customs will take $20.00 for not having a passport. Coming back you will not need to pay but be asked extra questions, etc. Just tell him to buy a Passport soon. But it won't prohibit his return.

[GentileBear]

If you are entering by foot. Walking across at San Ysidro the Mexican Customs will take $20.00 for not having a passport. Coming back you will not need to pay but be asked extra questions, etc. Just tell him to buy a Passport soon. But it won't prohibit his return.

[Artisttyp]

I don't want to walk all, Uber is my best choice but my Verizon coverage has trouble connecting and I am always worried about getting a dishonest taxi who could set me up to get robbed as you don't have his credentials.

Make friends with a taxi driver in Tijuana. Ask for his number so he can be waiting for you when you arrive. I usually pay an extra $1 or 2 above normal rates but it is worth it to me.

BUILD relations with locals if you plan on returning often.

[Scbb1]

Okay, well it's a slightly shorter walk (maybe 4-5 minutes) from there. Taxi van drops you off on Revolucion across the street from the Burger King. You'd walk down towards the Arch, once you're at the Arch make a left on Primera, and keep walking until you hit Velario (which is right on Primera).

One thing about the taxi vans is they don't pull off until they're full. Depending on how large your suitcase is they might make you either wait a little bit for one of the more spacious vans or pay a little bit extra for bringing the suitcase (which presumably would take up an additional seat). I've taken large suitcases on taxi vans a couple times before and had to pay $2 total, which was still a good deal. Have had no issues walking with my luggage down to the Zona Norte area.

If you don't want to walk at all, taxi or Uber is going to be your best bet going to Velario. If you were going to HK (or one of the clubs affiliated with HK) you could just take the free shuttle from the border.

I don't want to walk all, Uber is my best choice but my Verizon coverage has trouble connecting and I am always worried about getting a dishonest taxi who could set me up to get robbed as you don't have his credentials.

[Sol12]

Thursday night went to La Cueva del Peludo for drinks. It was like 250 or 300 pesos for a bucket of beers and $8/160 pesos for lady drinks. Didn't take anyone upstairs as had company. They give your company a green wrist band. The thing that was odd was my company was propositioned by another monger that offered $500. The place was pretty packed for a Thursday night and they had a large Banda band playing music. Service is good and ok food. I would be back without company as they tend to get extremely jealous.

Anyone been to this place? https://sietedecopasbar.com/coupons.php Also noticed a new joint near an Autozone in middle of town. Forgot the name and specific location. Most likely not fully staffed, but would be interesting to check out..

This place has been talked about in the past, like I said before I haven't been to 7 de Copas in a long long time but they have expanded and have a large stage for live music. So I'd imagine it will be similar to CDP. Both are same family as HK so other bars might find it harder to compete. I remember before they had a bar out in that area called Titanic. It was actually a really good place to go to with a decent selection of girls that weren't gringo jaded. We'd go sometimes on a Saturday night since the Zona was too crowded. Even one of my exs friends worked there for a little while. Unfortunately I think it closed down around 2010.

Another bar that used to get talked about on some of the older boards that I never visited was Bar Charlie's. It was over across from Plaza Carrusel if I remember correctly. The guys that would talk about the place mentioned that it was more of a regular bar but had some girls that freelanced at the place. Not sure if it's still open, as I'm sure many places found it hard to stay open during COVID. With Tijuana being so large and spread out the only people that have the time to investigate are those that live in Tijuana or drive around the area often. Most guys on this board seem to walk across and don't have the time to waste looking for the hole in the wall places. The only other places I remember when I would drive around is that they use to have a strip club by the stadium if my memory is correct, and another strip club I would see when you take the free road to Rosarito. Unfortunately I would always go by during the day so not sure if it was still in business.

If your looking to just hang out and drink with some girls away from your jealous girl I think it would be best to just stay in the smaller bars in the Zona like Playboy or Manhatta. Sometimes you can find a cutie. Or even Dolce why Gabana but I haven't been in that place for awhile. Your other option is to go to Amnesia on Revolution since someone mentioned that it's still open and is still a nice place inside if they haven't changed it.

[MongerHunger]

Got a buddy wanting to go to Tijuana but doesn't have passport. He may ride into Tijuana with buddy but curious if they will give him much grief coming back to the USA if he just has a license and maybe copy of his birth certificate or something?.

A US ID will get you back in US. Pay a bribe to get into Mexico if they stop you for documents.

[Dogers69]

What did the girls look like compared to HK? What is the deal with them?

A guy from San Diego I met in HK took me here. I do not recommend at all. To me, it looks like the Hong Kong for locals. They probably don't want foreigners. Otherwise they would go to HK. The woman, in looks were at HK 7,8 girls. The rich gringo that took me, was throwing $ around. He Gave a girl a 100 to take me to VIP room. She immediately wanted 80 more. I walked out and she kept her money. I asked twice but being I wasn't in hk and in middle of nowhere, and it wasn't my money I let it go. Usually I would ask to speak to manager over 10 bucks LOL. But yeah nothing to see here unless your Mexican and want to experience how the locals do their Hong Kong.

[BrotherMouzone]

I was going to try it to Hotel Velario which is about a block away from the main strip with Hong Kong etc. I usually bring a suitcase so I would rather not walk at all.

Okay, well it's a slightly shorter walk (maybe 4-5 minutes) from there. Taxi van drops you off on Revolucion across the street from the Burger King. You'd walk down towards the Arch, once you're at the Arch make a left on Primera, and keep walking until you hit Velario (which is right on Primera).

One thing about the taxi vans is they don't pull off until they're full. Depending on how large your suitcase is they might make you either wait a little bit for one of the more spacious vans or pay a little bit extra for bringing the suitcase (which presumably would take up an additional seat). I've taken large suitcases on taxi vans a couple times before and had to pay $2 total, which was still a good deal. Have had no issues walking with my luggage down to the Zona Norte area.

If you don't want to walk at all, taxi or Uber is going to be your best bet going to Velario. If you were going to HK (or one of the clubs affiliated with HK) you could just take the free shuttle from the border.

[Dogers69]

I was going to try it to Hotel Velario which is about a block away from the main strip with Hong Kong etc. I usually bring a suitcase so I would rather not walk at all.

Do not walk anywhere in this part Tijuana with a suitcase unless its a block or two on revolution. Even 1 block on revolucion will attract dangerous attention. The security guard at hotel velario wouldn't even let me stand on the curb in front waiting for a uber with no suitcase. He said you can't stand still here you will be attacked. This was around noon.

[Scbb1]

After you get through Mexican customs, upon entering Tijuana by foot through that old metal turnstile, the taxi vans are immediately to the left. Beige and white colors I believe. Hard to miss. Last time I checked a few months, the fare was 10 pesos to Avenida Revolucion, though not sure if the price has increased since then with inflation. When paying in USA Dollars, the fee is 75 cents, but I usually just give them $1 because it's easier. From Avenida Revoluction it's a straightforward 5-6 minute or so walk to the Zona Norte clubs. I've been doing this my past couple of trips instead of fooling around with $7/$8 taxis if I don't see the free HK shuttle. In general, the taxi vans are super cheap. I 've taken them out to Rosarito multiple times for only 22.50 in pesos (around $1. 15), though the vans going to Rosarito leave from a different location in Zona Centro. If you know the various routes and stops (which I certainly don't) you can pretty much get anywhere you want to in Tijuana, including Playas (beach), for similar pricing. I think you might even be able to get as far down as Ensenada for super cheap if you know the routes to take.

For the taxi vans you pay the driver after the trip when exiting the van (as opposed to when you first get in) which is kind of weird, but whatever.

I was going to try it to Hotel Velario which is about a block away from the main strip with Hong Kong etc. I usually bring a suitcase so I would rather not walk at all.

[Hargow20]

The US customs will give a verbal warning. The best thing to do is to apply for a passport at the UCSD passport processing center. The immigration will accept the proof of application.

Got a buddy wanting to go to Tijuana but doesn't have passport. He may ride into Tijuana with buddy but curious if they will give him much grief coming back to the USA if he just has a license and maybe copy of his birth certificate or something?

-G.

[KBToys]

What did the girls look like compared to HK? What is the deal with them?

Mostly average looking, but a few attractive ones. I'the say most people went to drink and were couples or groups that dance Banda. Not sure if it was due to the live band being on stage or it is just another Thursday. Just trying out different joints around the city as ZN bars have lots of amiga friends with camera phones.

[WombatEd2]

Got a buddy wanting to go to Tijuana but doesn't have passport.

People driving into Tijuana are almost never stopped by Mexican Immigration. Customs officers occaisionally stop you, especially if you look like you're bringing a lot of stuff into Mexico. If they stop you, and find something that they think is subject to import duty, then they'll want to see your passport and vehicle registration. But that's really rare.

US citizens attempting to enter the USA without a passport cannot be denied entry, but they can be subjected to long delays while they somehow prove that they are citizens.

I drive in every week but would never bring someone with me if they didn't have a passport.

[AmorPorFavor]

Thursday night went to La Cueva del Peludo for drinks. It was like 250 or 300 pesos for a bucket of beers and $8/160 pesos for lady drinks. Didn't take anyone upstairs as had company. They give your company a green wrist band. The thing that was odd was my company was propositioned by another monger that offered $500. The place was pretty packed for a Thursday night and they had a large Banda band playing music. Service is good and ok food. I would be back without company as they tend to get extremely jealous.

Anyone been to this place? https://sietedecopasbar.com/coupons.php Also noticed a new joint near an Autozone in middle of town. Forgot the name and specific location. Most likely not fully staffed, but would be interesting to check out.

Someone should make a primer tagged post to top of Tijuana board with all of the clubs in town. I am sure they have others we haven't seen, but most likely catered to Mexicans.

What did the girls look like compared to HK? What is the deal with them?

[Azfriole]

Got a buddy wanting to go to Tijuana but doesn't have passport. He may ride into Tijuana with buddy but curious if they will give him much grief coming back to the USA if he just has a license and maybe copy of his birth certificate or something?.

He'll probably get more issue trying to get into Mexico without a passport if walking across. If riding might not be a problem, getting back into the US it's not like they are going to deny a US citizen entry into the US especially with ID and a birth certificate.