General Reports

[Ludacris775]

I joined a buddy on a quick mongering trip to Tijuana recently. We checked out five different clubs and the street scene. This was my first time in Tijuana, it is definitely different from what I'm used to from mongering in Europe and Nevada. I had a good time overall and would probably go back eventually.

First club I went to was Hong Kong. We used the "free" shuttle service to get from the US-Mex border to the Hong Kong Club (the driver usually expects a small tip around $2). I would say Hong Kong generally had the hottest girls of all the clubs. A good number of Hong Kong girls were legit 9's or 8.5's I would say. It was a Friday night, so there were plenty of hot girls at Hong Kong Club. The other clubs (particularly the small bars) didn't have as many girls that were 7's or higher. There were some attractive street girls but you had to look to find them. My buddy sessioned with one. Street girls usually charge less than the Bar / Club girls.

We checked out Adelitas, Club Chicago, Playboy, and Tropical Bar, and some smaller bars as well. There were loud Mariachi bands playing at Tropical. It was hard to hear what the Mesero was saying and hard for him to hear us as well. I don't like having to shout over the bands to be heard.

Some takeaways:

Seems like everyone expects a tip in Tijuana.

Spanish language knowledge is really helpful when mongering in Tijuana. It's a good idea to learn more Spanish before heading here. Seemed like many of the working girls in Tijuana aren't proficient in English. In Germany and the Netherlands I did not notice nearly as much of a language barrier as in Tijuana. If your Spanish isn't up to par, it is important to build a good relationship with the Meseros. You can tell them what you want to do during the session and they can pass that information along to the girl. That's what my buddy did for his sessions with bar girls.

Don't pass on the street girls. You could be getting just as good of a session for less.

You will probably be safe in Tijuana if you take reasonable precautions. Yes, there is theft and violent crime in Tijuana. But, if you avoid drugs, don't put your valuables in places where they are easy to steal (no wallet in back pocket for instance), stay aware of your surroundings, and don't get too intoxicated you will probably be fine. It's also a good idea to go with a group or another person. I did not have any problems when I was there.

Another safety related thing: avoid the town cops. Heard that a lot of them are corrupt and will try to extort you for money. My buddy told me some stories about this. Don't walk around in public with an open beer can or alcoholic beverage either. That would probably get you in trouble.

[ChinaMan360]

Would be interested in joining in on a pub crawl sometime. (daytime preferred) any specific place the crawls are listed?

G.

Sounds like a cool idea. Going to Tijuana now more regularly. HK is fun but gets boring and the sausage fest is not fun. Met a local guy who told me to check out dulce. Random shit that happens at the smaller bars makes it more fun.

[Goyo61]

Would be interested in joining in on a pub crawl sometime. (daytime preferred) any specific place the crawls are listed?

G.

As far as the previous post by PDSuave for us not sure why we don't spend our whole trips just hanging around HK oogiling beautiful women. I understand its what 9 out of 10 mongers on this board prefer. Even we at some point make it to HK to grab beautiful women for a dollar a touch. But it is a real adventure when we scoure the shitty bars of Tijuana looking for that diamond.

So if any of you all are tired of sitting around HK and want some sleaze or adventure in your Tijuana trips come join us on our Tijuana pub crawls. One thing is guaranteed after you come out of bar reno all of a sudden 4's and 5's in other bars magically transform into 8's. Bar Reno has a way of fucking with your senses.

[ScatManDoo]

I have banged numerous girls at the smaller bars (I'm another BaxterSlade wingman LOL) and have never paid a bar fine.

I would imagine that you would use the same strategies in small bars (to avoid bar fines) that are used in the big bar settings of primarily:

1). Have your session in the bar's 'host / affiliated' hotel, or.

2). Meet up with the chica after her "working hours", like on her day off.

Any other strategies? I once had a monger / amigo negotiate with a mesero in a small bar to go along with "dos mas" fischa drinks in exchange for no bar fee from one small bar that typically gouged mongers for this type of "exit fee".

[Dogers69]

There's cute girls in the small bars at times, but new problems you won't be ready for all you know is Adelitas HK, Chicago. 1- it's not run like a brothel like hk. Many girls just work for fichas and to dance, not lap dance, Mexican music dance. If you ask a girl quickly how much for sex, she may look at you like a perv, as if you asked the girl at starbucks for sex. 2-the places are much emptier, so the men who work at them, will beg you for 1 dollar, even 2 years later since you last went, they see you in the street they beg for one dollar tip because you had a beer 2 years prior. The men will try sell you drugs too, so if you ha e a weakness stay in HK.

[Member #4722]

Reno is that bad LOL? Fatties, oldies, uglies, or all? One time I met a guy that randomly wanted to show me the side bars. I remember playboy, Golden palace etc. I remember one of the bars wanted like a $30 bar fine to take the girl. So that kind of ended that idea. The final price would have been as much or more than the big bars.

I have banged numerous girls at the smaller bars (I'm another BaxterSlade wingman LOL) and have never paid a bar fine.

[ScottHall]

Reno is that bad LOL? Fatties, oldies, uglies, or all? One time I met a guy that randomly wanted to show me the side bars. I remember playboy, Golden palace etc. I remember one of the bars wanted like a $30 bar fine to take the girl. So that kind of ended that idea. The final price would have been as much or more than the big bars.

[Baxter Slade]

As far as the previous post by PDSuave for us not sure why we don't spend our whole trips just hanging around HK oogiling beautiful women. I understand its what 9 out of 10 mongers on this board prefer. Even we at some point make it to HK to grab beautiful women for a dollar a touch. But it is a real adventure when we scoure the shitty bars of Tijuana looking for that diamond.

So if any of you all are tired of sitting around HK and want some sleaze or adventure in your Tijuana trips come join us on our Tijuana pub crawls. One thing is guaranteed after you come out of bar reno all of a sudden 4's and 5's in other bars magically transform into 8's. Bar Reno has a way of fucking with your senses.

[PdSuave]

There seem to be quite a few other bars / clubs outside the major 4 (Hong Kong, Chicago Club, Adelita & Tropical bar). Does anyone have much experience at any of these places? Are any places just regular bars?

What places should definitely be avoided and what are worth giving a shot.

My typical day plan is to take care of morning wood with a Arriba session that could be a street girl or bar girl and then a major club late evening with a night arriba. Thus the whole time in between, say 10 am to 8 pm, I'm looking for other stuff to do. I don't really like the pressure to buy fischa drinks especially since I'm really only looking to do 2 arribas a day -- 1 early and 1 late.

$70-$80 per Arriba is not bad, but could these minor clubs be even less. Any operate more like a USA low-key neighborhood strip club where you can drink beer cheap, observe for a couple hours and tip the dancers you like a few bucks here and there.

Adelita is now considered 1 of 4 major clubs? Hmmmm interesting. I usually just do a lap in there to have a nice crap. To each there own jajaja.

My WM (Baxter Slade) and I have experience with the other bars, they can be quite fun. I also like to hit something early before doing the afternoon "bar tour". But 10 am-8 pm? That's 10 hours and a lot of bar options in between. Bars like Gold Palace, La Valentina, Las Chevelas, La Carretta, Gloria Bar, Playboy and La Malquireda can all be fun, but also dead at any given time. That's why its sometimes fun to have a beer and move on. A gem can sometimes be found in these places. These chicas will not be HK, BT or CC standards, but can be fun to drink with, listen to music, dance etc. If you find one you fancy, they can be had for $50. I don't really feel ficha pressure in these bars. Just have a stack of ones to tip here and there, say "por lo momento, todos esta bien," you will have a great time.

If you are really feeling balsy, head up the street to the famous Bar Reno. This place will definitely test your olfactory senses (vomit, beer, piss, shit. All in one).

On Primera, there is Rio Verde, which has added some good talent on the floor lately. Right next door is the Mariachi Bar, some chicas, more spaced out, a good place to chill. And across the street is Tecate Bar. Mainly a locals hangout, but cool if you don't mind being stared at. The locals will warm up to you (at least they did for me. I'm as gringo as they get), especially if you buy one a beer. It's cheap. It's always good to go to these hangouts (Bar Reno, Rio Verde, Tecate, Mariachi) with an amigo. During the daytime. I won't do these at night. These are located in areas where the po po likes to lighten your cash load.

I actually like these 2nd tier bars. It really makes you appreciate some of the 9's that are found in the 3 major bars! If you have any detailed questions about any of these bars, let me know. I've been to them plenty of times.

Good luck.

[KC Questor]

The place is sandwiched between two other gay bars. IIRC, the one on the left, if you're facing Hawaii, is El Ranchero. That's more of a socialization club. They have stage shows, and sort of a dance floor upstairs. I forget the name of the one on the right. It's pretty much gay only, no trannies.

According to Google Street View, it's called Bar Villa Garcia.

[Phordphan]

I think it was called Hawaii. It's in the alley with the tourist themed restaurants that has the concert stage near the trans street woman. I think the guy was naked on stage as soon as I walked which is what left me stunned the next hour LOL. They do go upstairs with woman I was told, and I'd assume if they like men, they can do that to. I didn't come close to throwing up, but the first 5 seconds, were something maybe out of a horror movie so I can see how the poster below threw up. Just the shock aspect. Maybe the mask on the head was part of the creepiness shock value. In general I could care less about nude men I see it at the gym and beach.

Hawaii is located in Plaza Santa Cecilia. Their schtick is they have a stage where they alternate acts. The acts are transsexuals who dress up as famous singers and lip-sync popular songs, alternating with male strippers. Some of the strippers do the full Monty, but in a somewhat discreet manner as I suspect it may not be entirely legal. They do the bump and grind "lap dances" for $1 tips, too. I have no idea if they are available for hire, but the meseros generally are available. This is a great place for people watching because you'll see a fascinating cross-section of Tijuana.

The place is sandwiched between two other gay bars. IIRC, the one on the left, if you're facing Hawaii, is El Ranchero. That's more of a socialization club. They have stage shows, and sort of a dance floor upstairs. I forget the name of the one on the right. It's pretty much gay only, no trannies.

Lots of straight women love these places. I picked up one of my rotation gals, Miss Knockers, at Ranchero. I still don't understand the attraction of the lip-syncing thing, but the locals love it.

[ChinaMan360]

I don't understand this post. If you stay in Tijuana you don't have to keep crossing the border twice a day. Just stay in Tijuana and avoid the headache. How does crossing back to Chula Vista every day save you any time?

Oh this is when I only stay one day. I wouldn't stay in Tijuana more than one day usually.

[Travv]

Offhand, the advice I've heard is that clubs with shaved head "cholos" working at the door or club are going to be "tough" clubs. What is a "tough" club? Not sure, but I suspect it means it will be "tough" for you to leave the club with your wallet or cash. . .

Dolce Gabbana has great big screen TVs for watching sports, especially football, but in the past, the club usually cranks the music up to "11" during the middle of the game drowning out the sports announcer, causing the sports fans to walk out to a venue where they can hear the game, such as Caliente Casino. Management is oblivious to what the clients want. Basically a ficha bar so the meseros and management will do their best to prevent you from leaving with any chicas, in order to sell you more fichas, and will rapidly barge in on you and your chica in the VIP rooms and demand you buy more beers so you may or may not like this arrangement. Try the club and see if they changed. . . And report back on your adventures.

There seem to be quite a few other bars / clubs outside the major 4 (Hong Kong, Chicago Club, Adelita & Tropical bar). Does anyone have much experience at any of these places? Are any places just regular bars?

What places should definitely be avoided and what are worth giving a shot.

My typical day plan is to take care of morning wood with a Arriba session that could be a street girl or bar girl and then a major club late evening with a night arriba. Thus the whole time in between, say 10 am to 8 pm, I'm looking for other stuff to do. I don't really like the pressure to buy fischa drinks especially since I'm really only looking to do 2 arribas a day -- 1 early and 1 late.

$70-$80 per Arriba is not bad, but could these minor clubs be even less. Any operate more like a USA low-key neighborhood strip club where you can drink beer cheap, observe for a couple hours and tip the dancers you like a few bucks here and there.

[Rainman306]

There seem to be quite a few other bars / clubs outside the major 4 (Hong Kong, Chicago Club, Adelita & Tropical bar). Does anyone have much experience at any of these places? Are any places just regular bars?

What places should definitely be avoided and what are worth giving a shot.

My typical day plan is to take care of morning wood with a Arriba session that could be a street girl or bar girl and then a major club late evening with a night arriba. Thus the whole time in between, say 10 am to 8 pm, I'm looking for other stuff to do. I don't really like the pressure to buy fischa drinks especially since I'm really only looking to do 2 arribas a day -- 1 early and 1 late.

$70-$80 per Arriba is not bad, but could these minor clubs be even less. Any operate more like a USA low-key neighborhood strip club where you can drink beer cheap, observe for a couple hours and tip the dancers you like a few bucks here and there.

[Phordphan]

Could you be more specific about name and location? (Asking for a friend.).

Club Premiere is located on Revolucion, between Primera and Coahuila, on the west side. You can't miss it if it's open. There is a somewhat stiff cover charge for the ladies (or at least there used to be. I haven't been since last year), a much smaller one for the gents. Unless they've remodeled, there is a long "bar" in the center of the room where all the guys in speedos dance. There are chairs in front of it for a ringside view. There are also tables and, for your friend, secluded booths. You tip the dancers $1 and get an extended "lap dance. " AFAIK, when not dancing, the dancers are available to sit at the tables (for fichas), and, presumably, to take upstairs. I have no direct knowledge of this.