General Reports

[Phordphan]

Rocky the Flying Squirrel, and I, headed to Playas on Saturday. I was looking for that place, Terraza Vallarta, that was featured in Anthony Bourdain's 2012 Baja episode of No Reservations. Well, I found the place. Or, more accurately, where the place used to be. The giant Titanic is still atop the building but the place appears to have suffered the same fate as that benighted ship. Bummer.

But, a few doors down is a large place called LOS Arcos. There's an upstairs and downstairs, both with tables and a long bar along the back window so you can eat and look out at the ocean.

They have an extensive menu but, for me, the fish ceviche tostada was the standout. A tostada "shell" piled with a huge mound of fish ceviche (fish, cucumber, tomato, red onion, etc.) and a slice of cucumber on top. Squeeze some lime over the top, slather on as much hot sauce as you like and you're stylin' I managed three before I had to throw in the towel. The best part is that they are only 10 pesos each.

Rocky's filete al diablo was expertly cooked but, for me, the sauce was a bit on the sweet side. It had enough heat to make it interesting.

As a bonus, if you're into very loud, live, Norteno music you'll be very happy here.

It's not the only place in Playas, but it's worth checking out if you're in the area.

Oh, and later that evening we spent a few hours downing a few caguamas in Zacazonapan. Great place to chill, great jukebox. The trip to the men's room is like walking through a Grateful Dead concert.

[The Cane]

Tijuana was much more hilly then I imagined and reminded me of Rio a little. Pic is Michelle. Adelita.

Well, the emphasis has got to be on "little" LOL! Nice pics, especially of Michelle. All these guys saying no cuties in Adelita and I'm like "did we even go to the same place"? I would definitely do Michelle!

[MoneyShot]

A months back I found myself landing in San Diego. With my small bag I headed for the Airport exit.

Caught the 992 bus just outside, purchasing a day pass on board headed the few miles to America Plaza- just after the RR tracks where most of the passengers were getting off I figured this must be it, cross the street to the red trolleys marked San Yasidro, Tijuana.

Sitting the direction we were headed for the Mexican Boarder, this trolley was full of some characters, felt I was in a foreign country already, clean and new I like the mode of trans.

After a thirty min ride I was impressed to see for the first time the hills filled with shanty houses & huge Mexican flag of Tijuana. After exchanging around $300 for Pesos I headed up and past the McD and through the turnstile

Not stopping on my way past the Mexican customs or the guy holding the rife, down the stairs and between the line of people headed back to the US then left, past the guy telling us all to take the bridge for a taxi, I turned around and started up the bridge then decided to keep walking ahead, asking some christian missionary if more Taxis available down the street like I hoped, Yes they said, walking ahead I seen the yellow taxis walked a little further and found a taxi Libre, ask him the price for Hotel Aqua Rio on Constitucion, $6 I think it was.

Tijuana was much more hilly then I imagined and reminded me of Rio a little, arrived at the hotel were I would be for three nights, they spoke little English my Spanish is next to zero.

Had trouble finding my Reservation I booked with their website, I also had a room at Cascade booked figuring this might happen. They finally found me a room on the second floor, nice small room for $33 night, but with the humidity the two fans in the room were not enough.

Around 2:30 pm jet lagged I decided to take a shower then walk the block north to hotel Ticuan for some food. Walking the wrong direction up a hill outside before I got my bearing & directions.

A nice meal and one drink then headed up revolution to the arch then right, across from the wax museum I went inside a pharmacy to purchase some 100 MG Viagra in the original package it looked, took it in the store and headed back to ave. Constitucion seeing the street girls for the first time and finding the alley.

Around 6:00 pm entered Hong Kong and sit at the bar, was meet quickly by a masero who ask me if I want a drink, bought one, place was a little bigger then I thought and very nice facilitys but this waiter would not leave me alone for long and was following me around LOL.

Just wanted to chill A little it was early Friday night, brought several chicas over I finally decided to have a drink with Melony mostly to lose my shadow. Not really my type too many tats and I could tell a pro by her good English.

She ask $70 if I wanted to go to the room, I countered with $50 she countered with $60 I got up to leave she said ok $50 for you honey, up to pay the guy for the room, better rooms then Rio de janeiro IMO and probably the FKK's in Germany I was impressed.

After the jet lag and the large meal I wasn't really feeling the Viagra. She had a nice body, ok face, turned how my picture request. CBJ a few positions but I could not finish, it was ok I was still happy to be in a City I Imagined would not be this good.

The next day I was feeling better meet Marybell at Adelita agreed on $60.

Other girls, , street girl 40 pesos, Michelle-Adelita $60, Anna SG w greek $50.

Bella- Adelita great from the chest up -Adelita $60, Natalie $35 S&F.

Went to the Bull fight Sunday, I think the bus was $1 from 3rd street, good time.

Did get stopped my a cop heading to the alley one night, lost some money I should have left in the room.

More moment that fade with time, wish I could have reported earlier, Spent some time and walked to new body (massage place) but they did not have ATM. Nice place, did pick a girl the next morning at the massage place close to NB, spent too much for the service there. Overall I will definitely return, not the safest place to travel solo, watch your back.

Spent a few more days vacationing in SD, stayed @ Days Inn.

Chula Vista, was showing a lot of wear. Pic is Michelle. Adelita.

[Baxter Slade]

Ok. I know how much you love drama so here it goes.

Back in 2001 when I first started going to Tijuana I would sleep on the US side on E Street Chula Vista at a place called The Good Night Inn below the 5 freeway. Across the street is the Chula Vista Nature Reserve. It is basically park land that surrounds the bay. Most of it is dry but heavily condensed. In the very middle of the park (far from peering eyes) is a cement block that you can sit on and gaze onto the bay. A perfect spot for Artisttyp to recollect his thoughts and unwind.

On one trip I was sitting out there and noticed a young guy walking towards me in the distance. I was thinking maybe he smelled the good 420 and wanted a few drags but as he approached he opened his jacket and made me aware that he was carrying a gun. As to not F around with him. Anyways when he came closer I offered him some 420 and we started casually talking. He was concerned about being robbed since he was squatting with another guy and they were looking out for each other. I told him I was just a traveler coming to party in Mexico. We shared a few hits talked some more then he left.

No big deal. I hope that was dramatic enough for you.

SORRY, not enough drama. You could have embellished a little bit. After all we all know everything we read on a hooker board is not always the truth.

HOW ABOUT THIS: When I first started going to Tijuana I would stay on the USA Side, one night while I was having trouble sleeping I walked to a nearby park to enjoy some 420. I was sitting in the park minding my own business when I was accosted by homeless men with guns. After robbing me of everything they proceeded to look through the photos in my phone. After discovering I was the infamous T J butt licker they forced me to return to my room. While holding me at gunpoint they proceeded to have me lick their butts. All I can say is thank god for Comic con, the next thing I know a drunkin super hero accidently entered my room by mistake, causing the perpetrators to flee.

So what have we learned. These days I will never stay on the USA Side while visiting Tijuana instead I have found I can stay for weeks at a time in T J and enjoy the safety and drama free good times that the city of Tijuana provides me.

[ItsMeBeyatch]

Some good 420 to put everyone at ease.

Ok. I know how much you love drama so here it goes.

Back in 2001 when I first started going to Tijuana I would sleep on the US side on E Street Chula Vista at a place called The Good Night Inn below the 5 freeway. Across the street is the Chula Vista Nature Reserve. It is basically park land that surrounds the bay. Most of it is dry but heavily condensed. In the very middle of the park (far from peering eyes) is a cement block that you can sit on and gaze onto the bay. A perfect spot for Artisttyp to recollect his thoughts and unwind.

On one trip I was sitting out there and noticed a young guy walking towards me in the distance. I was thinking maybe he smelled the good 420 and wanted a few drags but as he approached he opened his jacket and made me aware that he was carrying a gun. As to not F around with him. Anyways when he came closer I offered him some 420 and we started casually talking. He was concerned about being robbed since he was squatting with another guy and they were looking out for each other. I told him I was just a traveler coming to party in Mexico. We shared a few hits talked some more then he left.

No big deal. I hope that was dramatic enough for you.

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[HorseTrader]

Thanks. . . I'm mostly concerned if she'll let me stick my tongue down her throat LOL.

That will be hard to find; seriously.

Unless, you meet Elena, the squirter from Venezuela!

YES That Chica is Famous! I've had my throat cleaned. To the point I had to come up for air!. Also I pity the guy who has to use the room AFTER her!

Geeze. Here I sit 2800 miles away. Talk like that is going to drive me nuts. And none of my San Diego customers need me out there for the next couple of months. Time to call the airline and cash in some of my frequent flier miles.

Regarding tonsil exams via tongue, I've found quite a few girls in Zona Norte who approve of it. But I must admit, Elana is in a league of her own. Every monger needs to take her arriba at least one time.

As GSRR pointed out, never take Elana to a room where you plan on sleeping. She needs a short term room with the VIP cardholder's extension of time.

[Sound7]

Seeking info for a safe paid parking lot for long term parking (6 days) close to the the GreenLine/Blue Line in walking distance. Closer to old town/Little Italy and downtown okay but not the San Yasidro border.

Thanks in advance.

[BayBoy]

I don't live in the Southland but I've been reading these Tijuana forums for months and am sold on the sting-less mongering bargain this city seems to be (particularly the SG's), so I've tentatively decided to fly down to San Diego in January for 15-20 days (completely avoiding the year-end holiday travel rush) for some serious debauchery. The main thing I'm pondering is whether I should try staying in Tijuana or across the border somewhere in San Diego County (perhaps within walking distance of a trolley station near the National City / Main & Division strolls), or even roughing it out in the sticks somewhere for free on the US side if the weather is dry and warm enough. The obvious benefit of remaining in Mexico is not having to repeatedly deal with the northbound border line and inquisitive US border guards (I have a passport), but I'm a nonsmoker and have trouble sleeping in rooms with more than a hint of cigarette stench, and fear the Mexicans may be more lax about vigilantly maintaining non-smoking rooms than many US motels are these days (particularly in the cheaper hole-in-the-wall places in the Zona Norte). I've also read conflicting things on the Internet about whether the tap water in Mexico is still unsafe to drink or brush your teeth with, and should be completely avoided (I somehow got sick on it when I visited Mazatlan many years ago even though I was trying to avoid directly ingesting it) -- so what are your recommendations on all that?

Another major concern I have is avoiding girls under 18. I've looked at numerous pics of Tijuana SG's on Google, and many of them could be a little under that age for all I know -- particularly the ones who exaggerate their youthfulness by dressing in Mexican school girl garb. The situation is further muddled by the fact that even full-grown Latinas generally have a much smaller stature than Caucasian females. Am I supposed to just assume all the girls in the main strolls of the Zona have been checked out by authorities as being of legal age? Do they usually carry official identification, and can I request it if I'm nervous? The US State Department warns: "Soliciting sexual services of a minor is illegal in Mexico, and is punishable by imprisonment" -- then elsewhere on the same page warns of the horrors of the Mexican penal and criminal justice systems (plus if you survive imprisonment in Mexico, the US feds can then take a crack at you for traveling to a foreign country to engage in sex with minors). Yet despite these huge potential risks, I've seen little or no worry or discussion of this issue in the Tijuana forums.

The State Department also generally advises not to take Libre taxis, Volkswagen beetle taxis or any taxi not summoned by telephone in advance. I know some parts of Mexico are more dangerous than Tijuana, so I'm wondering if that precaution is necessary just to go from the Zona to the border?

Finally, where's a good place to buy pepper spray in SD or Tijuana, because I doubt the TSA will let me bring it on the plane.

Definitely stay on the Tijuana side. Crossing the border every day will ware you out. Its still 2-3 hours during 'normal' times. Not too long if you cross from 1-6 am. Try hotel La Villa de Zaragosa, most rooms are non smoking, the smoking rooms are kept in the back. Plus you're far enough a way from the noise of the Zona Rosa. Buy bottled water, there's plenty of AM-PM type stores around. Yes, don't go with the underaged girls. And have fun.

[GolfSexRroll]

That will be hard to find; seriously.

Unless, you meet Elena, the squirter from Venezuela!

YES That Chica is Famous! I've had my throat cleaned. To the point I had to come up for air!. Also I pity the guy who has to use the room AFTER her!

[TomJackin]

Thanks. . . I'm mostly concerned if she'll let me stick my tongue down her throat LOL.

That will be hard to find; seriously.

Unless, you meet Elena, the squirter from Venezuela!

[Coyote79]

Go during the afternoon to avoid the total sausage fest!

Most of the girls will ask for 80, just counter with 50 and see how it plays out.

If you buy one a drink, and she finishes the drink in a few minutes, send her on her way.

If you do not get a good vibe, send her on her way.

Thanks. . . I'm mostly concerned if she'll let me stick my tongue down her throat LOL.

[TomJackin]

Ok that helps a lot-.
I'm going to try Hong Kong on Saturday.

Go during the afternoon to avoid the total sausage fest!

Most of the girls will ask for 80, just counter with 50 and see how it plays out.

If you buy one a drink, and she finishes the drink in a few minutes, send her on her way.

If you do not get a good vibe, send her on her way.

[Coyote79]

The room fee is separate. HK hotel, $16 for 30 minutes.

What ever you give the girl, it is hers to keep.

Ok that helps a lot-.
I'm going to try Hong Kong on Saturday.

Hopefully I will have something good to post.

[TomJackin]

Is the $50-80 for the bar girls include the room fee, or is it all for the girl?

The room fee is separate. HK hotel, $16 for 30 minutes.

What ever you give the girl, it is hers to keep.

[Coyote79]

I don't live in the Southland but I've been reading these Tijuana forums for months and am sold on the sting-less mongering bargain this city seems to be (particularly the SG's), so I've tentatively decided to fly down to San Diego in January for 15-20 days (completely avoiding the year-end holiday travel rush) for some serious debauchery. The main thing I'm pondering is whether I should try staying in Tijuana or across the border somewhere in San Diego County (perhaps within walking distance of a trolley station near the National City / Main & Division strolls), or even roughing it out in the sticks somewhere for free on the US side if the weather is dry and warm enough. The obvious benefit of remaining in Mexico is not having to repeatedly deal with the northbound border line and inquisitive US border guards (I have a passport), but I'm a nonsmoker and have trouble sleeping in rooms with more than a hint of cigarette stench, and fear the Mexicans may be more lax about vigilantly maintaining non-smoking rooms than many US motels are these days (particularly in the cheaper hole-in-the-wall places in the Zona Norte). I've also read conflicting things on the Internet about whether the tap water in Mexico is still unsafe to drink or brush your teeth with, and should be completely avoided (I somehow got sick on it when I visited Mazatlan many years ago even though I was trying to avoid directly ingesting it) -- so what are your recommendations on all that?

Another major concern I have is avoiding girls under 18. I've looked at numerous pics of Tijuana SG's on Google, and many of them could be a little under that age for all I know -- particularly the ones who exaggerate their youthfulness by dressing in Mexican school girl garb. The situation is further muddled by the fact that even full-grown Latinas generally have a much smaller stature than Caucasian females. Am I supposed to just assume all the girls in the main strolls of the Zona have been checked out by authorities as being of legal age? Do they usually carry official identification, and can I request it if I'm nervous? The US State Department warns: "Soliciting sexual services of a minor is illegal in Mexico, and is punishable by imprisonment" -- then elsewhere on the same page warns of the horrors of the Mexican penal and criminal justice systems (plus if you survive imprisonment in Mexico, the US feds can then take a crack at you for traveling to a foreign country to engage in sex with minors). Yet despite these huge potential risks, I've seen little or no worry or discussion of this issue in the Tijuana forums.

The State Department also generally advises not to take Libre taxis, Volkswagen beetle taxis or any taxi not summoned by telephone in advance. I know some parts of Mexico are more dangerous than Tijuana, so I'm wondering if that precaution is necessary just to go from the Zona to the border?

Finally, where's a good place to buy pepper spray in SD or Tijuana, because I doubt the TSA will let me bring it on the plane.

IDK dude I think you maybe over-thinking things. . . IMHO when in Mex. . .
(1) don't raise your voice.
(2) don't complain about anything.
(3) dress like your poor.
(4) expect to be ripped-off a little bit.