General Reports

[Dogers69]

I also concur with that.

Some of Tijuana's restaurants are indeed excellent. Those from the placencia group are always a hit. And many others. I eat very well there. And some bars have excellent mixology that would rival anything here in the states.

But still, those are pearls among swine. The city is ugly and poorly planned. The people are often miserable and contemptuous of their richer and more entitled neighbors to the north (with good reason often). While some areas are safe, smart people will not walk between safe areas a mile away due to legitimate safety issues. The police are corrupt. The poverty is not third world but it's not first world either and when it's bad it's really bad (like shanty towns).

I'm not saying Tijuana has nothing going for it. It does and I go there often. I'm saying that as a resident it would suck. It's good for norteos like us to come and do our thing and leave. But for people who make it a home, it's just an awful place.

I could never live in Tijuana. A friend picked me up from revolution street on a sat night 8 pm to drive to her daughter apt 10 miles away. It took an hour. And that was normal. Its much worse in the day time I was told. The neighborhood her daughter lived in for low rent patients I wouldn't be safe in. Then she showed me apartments she's looking for for herself and other adult kids. Maybe 3 4 blocks off revolution. The streets look ghetto. There's no parking spots. Its nothing like a nice USA apartment t with a small patch grass maybe a little breathing room. Nope. Just everyone on top of each other and 3 bedroom was like $900 month. Wow. She wanted me to move into the laundry room part time and pay rent LOL. I'm like no thanks I like my revolution street hotels. My friends living in Tijuana paying these rents they make no money either. Like 6 dollars an hour. These aren't even. Minimum wage jobs. It would be middle income jobs that in is a pay 24 an hour.

[Hadez]

After more than 18 months I have gotten the interview. I am working through that process. A less resourceful person than me could wait a year for the interview.

Still no word on your Sentri pass?

[Hadez]

Tijuana is an ok place to have fun. Same with Rosarito and even Ensenada. I fly the lower cost girls from all over Mexico into Tijuana and we have lots of fun going to places to eat. Bars and various sight seeing. They are still high quality girls. It is just well known the closer the girl is to Tijuana/San Diego the more she will ask for.

Now I get how someone who has been to other cities in Mexico thinks Tijuana is bad. Even Mexicans I know think Tijuana is not as good as the other cities I been too. Besides some of the obvious beach cities I really like CDMX. Yea no amazing beaches but fantastic sight seeing, great food and so far I have met my favorite locas from CDMX. Some I met there and some I met in the Zona from there.

I think it is best to figure you what you are looking for before you go. If you are mongering it is difficult to beat Tijuana because everything is laid out for you in one central location. If you can get away from the mongering mindset then just about every major city in Mexico beats Tijuana and by the time you return, you will say to yourself that Tijuana is kind of fucking ugly compared to the rest of Mexico.

[Sol12]

Thanks for the heads up. They actually said I get 2 free ones. That's why I'm here asking, because I don't understand where you need to go in order to enter the que for normal re-entry. Is it easier to just drive to Otay?

I messed up on my last report. If you do the first way I mentioned you actually go thru 4 traffic circles. I somehow forgot about honest Abe.

[Sol12]

Thanks for the heads up. They actually said I get 2 free ones. That's why I'm here asking, because I don't understand where you need to go in order to enter the que for normal re-entry. Is it easier to just drive to Otay?

Well I don't pay much attention to the streets of Tijuana since most are hard to find names of except for the larger ones. So I like to use businesses as a point of reference. I was in La Mansion last October and this is the way I went back to the border. I had to look at Google maps to find the names of the businesses to try and help you better.

When you come out of La Mansion you can only go right, so go right and stay until the first off ramp which is right where the Holiday Inn is. Once you get on that off ramp it takes you to Ave. De LOS Héroes, this is one of the main streets in Tijuana. You can take this all the way to the border. You will go thru 3 "Glorietas" aka traffic circles but just stay in the middle so you go straight. You will pass El Camino Real hotel at the second one and Plaza Rio at the third one. Now the only problem with this route is that the border line is usually the longest since it's for those that don't have Ready Lane and usually moves slower.

Your second option is to do the same as the first but at the first traffic circle go to the right and take the bridge over the river. Now stay in the right lane so yo can take the first right off ramp once over the river. This will put you onto the areápida that will take you to the border and the Ready Lanes.

If you look on google maps before your trip to get familiar with things and maybe make a test drive if you have time before you go to the motel. Tijuana is pretty easy to get around once you figure out some of the basic streets. Mostly it's East to West and the biggest obstacle is to realize that most businesses are on one side of the river but to get back to the border you have to get to the other side.

[Robreefer]

Next time you cross in sentri they very likely will fine you 5 k. And it needs to be paid on the spot.

Thanks for the heads up. They actually said I get 2 free ones. That's why I'm here asking, because I don't understand where you need to go in order to enter the que for normal re-entry. Is it easier to just drive to Otay?

[Dogers69]

The last time I went to Tijuana I left my hotel at 2:00 PM and I could not find the border line. I left from La Mansion and every sign that I followed took me in circles around the city. Every time I would get close to what looked like a border line, the police would direct me away. Google maps / car navigation was no help. Eventually I just crossed through the sentry line because I honestly could not figure out how to drive across the proper way. I always stay at La Mansion. Can someone explain how to get into the automobile crossing line when it is busy? Is it easier to navigate to the Otay Crossing?

Next time you cross in sentri they very likely will fine you 5 k. And it needs to be paid on the spot.

[AmericanPi]

Well I'd say it's more than "some". There are many hella good restaurants, bars, breweries, etc. Of solid (or even outstanding in some cases) quality at excellent pricing that alone makes it worth visiting Tijuana occasionally. And it's not like it's just food, drinks, and pussy that's cheap. If you find the right spots there are other services such dental, cosmetic, auto, etc. Services that are quality at a fraction of the price that you'll find in the USA Wouldn't want to live there like some do but IMO Tijuana does have several redeeming qualities outside of the clubs. I've grown fond of the city personally even outside of Zona Norte.

I also concur with that.

Some of Tijuana's restaurants are indeed excellent. Those from the placencia group are always a hit. And many others. I eat very well there. And some bars have excellent mixology that would rival anything here in the states.

But still, those are pearls among swine. The city is ugly and poorly planned. The people are often miserable and contemptuous of their richer and more entitled neighbors to the north (with good reason often). While some areas are safe, smart people will not walk between safe areas a mile away due to legitimate safety issues. The police are corrupt. The poverty is not third world but it's not first world either and when it's bad it's really bad (like shanty towns).

I'm not saying Tijuana has nothing going for it. It does and I go there often. I'm saying that as a resident it would suck. It's good for norteños like us to come and do our thing and leave. But for people who make it a home, it's just an awful place.

[Robreefer]

The last time I went to Tijuana I left my hotel at 2:00 PM and I could not find the border line. I left from La Mansion and every sign that I followed took me in circles around the city. Every time I would get close to what looked like a border line, the police would direct me away. Google maps / car navigation was no help. Eventually I just crossed through the sentry line because I honestly could not figure out how to drive across the proper way. I always stay at La Mansion. Can someone explain how to get into the automobile crossing line when it is busy? Is it easier to navigate to the Otay Crossing?

[BrotherMouzone]

I concur.

I say this as someone who goes to Tijuana on the regular. It's an awful city with few redeeming qualities except it's proximity to the US and readily available access to poontang that costs half as much as 1 mile to the north. Yes it has some good restaurants and bars but it is largely a cultural wasteland and a existential threat to the humanity and dignity of its inhabitants, most of whom would live elsewhere if given the choice and opportunity.

Well I'd say it's more than "some". There are many hella good restaurants, bars, breweries, etc. Of solid (or even outstanding in some cases) quality at excellent pricing that alone makes it worth visiting Tijuana occasionally. And it's not like it's just food, drinks, and pussy that's cheap. If you find the right spots there are other services such dental, cosmetic, auto, etc. Services that are quality at a fraction of the price that you'll find in the USA Wouldn't want to live there like some do but IMO Tijuana does have several redeeming qualities outside of the clubs. I've grown fond of the city personally even outside of Zona Norte.

[AmericanPi]

I think it is best to figure you what you are looking for before you go. If you are mongering it is difficult to beat Tijuana because everything is laid out for you in one central location. If you can get away from the mongering mindset then just about every major city in Mexico beats Tijuana and by the time you return, you will say to yourself that Tijuana is kind of fucking ugly compared to the rest of Mexico.

I concur.

I say this as someone who goes to Tijuana on the regular. It's an awful city with few redeeming qualities except it's proximity to the US and readily available access to poontang that costs half as much as 1 mile to the north. Yes it has some good restaurants and bars but it is largely a cultural wasteland and a existential threat to the humanity and dignity of its inhabitants, most of whom would live elsewhere if given the choice and opportunity.

[Jackie888]

Hey all, long time member but not active much lately as I took a brief hiatus from all of this. Then when I came back in the game, I was solely going to Tijuana because it was easy and a sure thing. I have been there more times than I can remember which isn't an easy task coming from the Midwest.

I have some time (a week next month and while I was ready to book Tijuana as usual) I thought. Maybe it is time to explore elsewhere. I really love the set up in Tijuana, I know the city very well and I maximize my experience with SA, Civvies and of course I still LOVE the club scene.

I speak pretty good Spanish (nearly fluent at this point) so I feel I can and should explore outside of my bubble. I haven't before because I LOVE Tijuana and the atmosphere of the Zona. It's a sure hit every time. But lately the prices and just BS watered down experience has me seeking a place that may still have something like HK used to be 10 years ago. Maybe it doesn't exist, but a change of scenery might help either strike gold or appreciate Tijuana that much more.

So I have narrowed it down to the following after RTFF:.

I think it is best to figure you what you are looking for before you go. If you are mongering it is difficult to beat Tijuana because everything is laid out for you in one central location. If you can get away from the mongering mindset then just about every major city in Mexico beats Tijuana and by the time you return, you will say to yourself that Tijuana is kind of fucking ugly compared to the rest of Mexico.

[SlickVick0303]

I would go to Mexico city. It will be interesting enough that you won't be needing constant woman like Tijuana. If all you do is go to Tijuana eventually Tijuana can be like walking from your living room to the bathroom in your house. Nothing seems interesting or noticeably anymore.

I agree that is why I am having this thought. I figure worst case, if things aren't to my liking I can grab a cheap flight to Tijuana and finish things off there.

I will check SA. But as mentioned I am a Strip Club guy. Any must go to out there? I am sure nothing like HK, but anything even remotely close or even more laid back will do.

Thanks!

[Dogers69]

Hey all, long time member but not active much lately as I took a brief hiatus from all of this. Then when I came back in the game, I was solely going to Tijuana because it was easy and a sure thing. I have been there more times than I can remember which isn't an easy task coming from the Midwest.

I have some time (a week next month and while I was ready to book Tijuana as usual) I thought. Maybe it is time to explore elsewhere. I really love the set up in Tijuana, I know the city very well and I maximize my experience with SA, Civvies and of course I still LOVE the club scene.

I speak pretty good Spanish (nearly fluent at this point) so I feel I can and should explore outside of my bubble. I haven't before because I LOVE Tijuana and the atmosphere of the Zona. It's a sure hit every time. But lately the prices and just BS watered down experience has me seeking a place that may still have something like HK used to be 10 years ago. Maybe it doesn't exist, but a change of scenery might help either strike gold or appreciate Tijuana that much more..

I would go to Mexico city. It will be interesting enough that you won't be needing constant woman like Tijuana. If all you do is go to Tijuana eventually Tijuana can be like walking from your living room to the bathroom in your house. Nothing seems interesting or noticeably anymore.

[SlickVick0303]

Hey all, long time member but not active much lately as I took a brief hiatus from all of this. Then when I came back in the game, I was solely going to Tijuana because it was easy and a sure thing. I have been there more times than I can remember which isn't an easy task coming from the Midwest.

I have some time (a week next month and while I was ready to book Tijuana as usual) I thought. Maybe it is time to explore elsewhere. I really love the set up in Tijuana, I know the city very well and I maximize my experience with SA, Civvies and of course I still LOVE the club scene.

I speak pretty good Spanish (nearly fluent at this point) so I feel I can and should explore outside of my bubble. I haven't before because I LOVE Tijuana and the atmosphere of the Zona. It's a sure hit every time. But lately the prices and just BS watered down experience has me seeking a place that may still have something like HK used to be 10 years ago. Maybe it doesn't exist, but a change of scenery might help either strike gold or appreciate Tijuana that much more.

So I have narrowed it down to the following after RTFF:

1. CDMX. Easy to get to, Cheap, great food, lots to do, plenty of SA and Escort options.

2. Guadalajara. Easy to get to, Cheap, great food, plenty of SA and Escort options.

3. Monterrey (and piggy backing Saltillo Coahuila) - Easy to get to, Cheap, seems not as "touristy" as the other 2 as well as Tijuana. So might get cheaper and raunchier options. Regarding Saltillo, based on a TR from Tom Jackin! Sounds like the Clubs there are what I am trying to find!

Initially, I was thinking Medellin, but the distance and time traveling is just not how I want to spend the week. Now I am leaning toward #3 but wanted to get insight from anyone that might be familiar with all 3 and what you recommend. Of course, if Tijuana is superior in every way and should just stick to that. I haven't ruled that out either.

Already got SA chicas contacted in each so I am sure that will be an option, but I really want a place with the best club scene as well. Just like that atmosphere.

Thanks in advance for tips and suggestions! I'll make sure to provide a great report while out there.