2003 Monterrey Reports

[MonterreyDude]

Hey Explorer... big mistake. You do not tip the girls at the Matehuala.
All is free: touch and groping.
Next time you come back you will not recognize the club. They just expanded the floor to a new "wing". Now 7 girls dance at the same time on 3 catwalks.
One question, were you the one with a list of girls, asking for them? One of the waiters told me about it.

[Explorer8939]

Monterrey, on or about December 13: went to Matehuala Bar, very early on Saturday afternoon, few client. I made the mistake of sticking a dollar bill in some chica's bikini bottom, and some guy told me I would be killed by the locals.

[MonterreyDude]

Sure Schottt, I think we have just about everything here in Monterrey, all kind of prices, expensive, cheap, fancy and working class clubs.
We have a number of expensive clubs that might fit your description too, expensive as the USA and with waiters that are all over you, but you can safely let them know that you will not tolerate them bothering you.
You also have to take in account that Puerto Vallarta is no where in the league of Monterrey. We are the third largest city in Mexico and PV is just a small beach resort town.
You should come and visit us Sure Schottt...

[Sure Schottt]

it seems that monterrey has some places that are more local and down to earth. i prefer places where the waiters do not tramp around in tuxedos begging for tips. in puerto vallarta was a suit who actually followed me to the urinal to hassle me for a tip after a private dance. he claimed he took care of my time during the dance. i said "fine, do you think i can [CodeWord134] first?" he waited at the door as i was zipping up.

if i go to the high end places that cater to tourists and charge u.s. prices, i end up asking myself, "why didn't i stay in the u.s. where i can basically find the same thing, and at the same time save myself hotel and airfare costs?"

[Porker]

Prices are dropping at the massage places in Centro, and especially with the peso in freefall, the bargains are very good right now. Milenio 2000 on Villagran is now only charging 120 pesos for a half hour session in the daytime, down from 170, and the new place at 912 Villagran across from Banorte is also charging 120. That's not much more than 10 bucks to get a covered BJ and straight lay for up to 25 minutes or so.

The tricky things with the massage places is to find a looker worth doing, but if you hit enough of them (and there are dozens listed daily in the afternoon newspaper, the Sol), you're bound to find something you like unless you're really picky. There was a true SPINNER at 912 Villagran last week, couldn't have weighed 90 lbs. soaking wet. She was no spring chicken, but probably still on the right side of 30. And for 10 bucks, what do you have to lose?

[MonterreyDude]

Clubs at San Pedro are more youngster oriented. Like the old times at the Studio 54 in NYC, only the "nice" crowd gets in.
And yes, Cicceros is more weekend oriented.
The bar at the Barrio Angtiguo is the Luna Nueva but I think it will be hard for a pick up there. Guys and gals go in groups to drink and drink hard and heavy.
And the Reno Club, part por the Amnesia group is a really expensive club where you can only expect a hard on and the girls expect you to give them personal dances.
My friend Unospongebob is getting the hang of Monterrey. Wait till you read his report of what he did in the weekend: 4 out of 4... right Uno???
Like Buster before him, the way to really hit it of with the girls is repeated visits to the clubs till you get familiar with the place and the girls (He is the one that got the first "yes" from Claudia of the Matehuala for a "salida").
Uno comes to Monterrey a lot, so he knows the places by now.
And with a little encouragment (I had to kick him in the seat of the pants) he has by now, hell, more girls in his palm (palm of his hand, of course) that he can point a stick at.

[ViajeroTropico]

Gringo mojado,

I have stayed at the Howard Johnson's on several occasions. They are girl friendly as long as you go through the procedure.

As far as a place to hangout, well the live music there at the bar seems like an interesting attraction, but I have never seen anything except couples or hotel guests. It seems to be like a lively watering hole for after work drinks, but again, everybody seems to be meeting some body, like business or something...not a good place to meet somone who isn't on a mission.

Besides Zanchios which I mentioned a long time ago, on weekends I have found a reasonable number of ladies looking at a club called Cicceros which Carlos mentioned a long time ago. However, during the weekdays it seems to be filled with couples or guys and their mistresses..interesting groups of people...it is the place to take a chica that you just want to sit around and listen to live music in a romatic atmosphere. On fridays and saturdays though, it is filled with lots of singles..

The Holiday Inn has live music and it can be kind of interesting; however I have never found anything of pick-up variety there...seemed to be a lot of couples or much more conservative types than what we might be seeking..

There is another little interesting place towards the old district called medio luna or nueva luna or something luna. It is on the corner, pretty popular place. It is worth checking out. Carlos could give you the correct name and location, I am sure.

One thing I have never figured out is the clubs across the way in San Pedro..I don't know if there are any either...maybe those rich types just come across the river to party...what do you think about that thought Carlos?

So much for that. DOesn't sound like Reno is the true monger's place, rather those gringo business and industrial techs who come down to Monterrey a lot from the states.

Thank you, spongebob for making the sacrifice so we don't have to...I appreciate it..

[Member #3453]

The RENO strip Club has only been open about 2 weeks. I arrived on a Thursday night about 11:30pm. I was greated by a hawker as I walked down the street after checking-out Zanchios Bar (see my other post). The hawker was relatively suttle and not too aggressive, not like what you see in Reynosa or Nuevo Laredo, but he definitely wanted me to visit the club, and offered me a two drinks free card if I would try it out.

I agreed because I had not heard of this bar, and I did not remember seeing any reviews of it in the past. So, I figured I would provide a much needed service, and offer myself as a sacrafice in the name of mongerdom everywhere. So, I was greated at the door by a well dressed security man, who promptly frisked me for weapons, and thanked me for visited as I was quickly patted down.

Once you pass throught the main entry door, you decend a opulent stairway down to the club area, which is really very small. It is probably a little larger, or maybe not, than clubs like TVO or Extasis. But for a club that I would classify as upper crust, it is relatively small.

This club is very plush. The seating is very cushiony and comfortable. The club is similiar in appearance to clubs like Premier, Amnesia, Blue Ibiza, Mitote, and Colorados. There is a very good reason for this...The club is owned by the same people. RENO is a high end club with a high roller price tag.

The cover charge on Thursday night was 100 pesos, but they did give you two free drinks with your cover charge. I know, 100 pesos is high, but I decided to make a donation in the name of all mongers everywhere. I took the plunge because I wanted to make another contribution to the message board on a previously unknown strip club.

When I first sat down I ordered my usual Coke Lite, and I was impressed by the pleasantness of having a small bowl of shelled peanuts on the table to munch on, which I thought was a nice touch, especially since I was kind of hungry. I know, you're probably thinking that the peanuts are kind of pricey with the cost of that cover charge and all, but it was a nice surprise anyway.

So, before the waiter could bring me a drink, a young lady came over to my table and sat on my lap. She had black shoulder length hair, rubby lips, and kind of a round face. She was of a Northern Mexican decent, and she spoke a little English too. She was a nice girl, but not really my type. Some of you may know that I like flaca morenas, and she was not a morena, and she was a little to fat, not too much, but too much for my narrow and particular tastes. But, she did have a very nice personality and she was talkative. I decided that I liked her. She reminded me of an amiga I have over at TVO. The waiter immediately decended upon us and asked if I would buy her a drink, and of course I declined. I explained to her that it was nothing personal, but that I dont buy drinks until I've had a chance to scope things out first. So, the waiter was not pushy, and he went away without any display of disappointment. The girl I was with said she understood, and she just stayed on my lap and we had a nice conversation.

She told me a lot of information that will be incorporated into this report, and she was very nice about answering any questions I may have had. I know she must have thought I sounded like a reporter from PLAYBOY or something, but she volunteered a lot of information, and she did not just dump me after I declined to buy her a drink. So, we sat for a while and talked, and eventually, because of her sincerity in not asking me for a drink or pushing me in any way, I decided she had earned a little money, and I ordered a waiter over and voluntarily bought her a drink.

In retrospect it was a deep financial commitment, because the chica drinks are very high. They are ninety pesos, and the drink is Baileys. It is a creamy drink in a very small glass with very little Baileys. She could have downed it in five seconds. When I looked around, all of the girls were ordering Baileys and it was being served in very small round bottom glasses. Fortunately, my girl nursed hers as slowly as she was physically able to, which enabled her to stay with me long enough to put together this report.

On this night, Thursday, there were a lot of girls working. I guess there were at least 15-20 girls. For the size of this small club, it seemed like there were a lot of girls on staff. Almost all of them were in guys laps, and getting drinks bought for them. But, when I first arrived there were a number of girls just sitting alone on the couches and in chairs because there weren't many guys there, but as the evening progressed, and by the time it was 12 midnight, the place was busy. Most of the customers seemed to be gringos, who I assumed were staying in some of the expensive hotels in the area.

This club is geared toward the gringo customer. I noticed that most of the recorded music that was being played was North American contemporary rock music that was being performed in English not Spanish, which is not common in Monterrey.

My girl told me that the girls are from all over, not just Mexico. She said many of them do know some English, and have worked in clubs in the USA. However, based on what I saw, most of the girls were of lighter complected Mexican decent. One of them was totally gringa and originally from Dallas, Texas. Many of the girls had a more "gringa" appearance than Mexican. This club reminded me more of a club that could have been in downtown Atlanta or somewhere, except the waiters all spoke Spanish. I didn't get a chance to talk to any of the other girls, but I assume they spoke Spanish as well. But, my perceptions of this club suggested that they were trying to appeal to the gringo wealthly business traveler, and that they were attempting to copy a more decidedly North American presentation style.

My girl told me that one of the girls was from Argentina, and that others were from more exotic vacation destinations in Mexico like Acapulco, Cancun, etc...

In my opinion, the quality of girls was not as good as Amnesia for example. I would say the quality of girls was between the higher-end places like Poisson and Obsession, and a place like TVO for example.

I asked my girl about the privado arrangement, and she said it was 450 pesos for 4 songs, and no sex. But, she said you could do all the touching and fondling you wanted, just no sexo. I asked my girl if the girls see men outside of their work environment, and she said she would see me, but that it must be very descrete so the management doesn't find out. She gave me her email address and her cell phone number in case I wanted to call her. A waste actually because she just isn't my type.

Well, that´s about it...Bring your wallet!

Spongebob

[Member #3453]

This downtown bar, was the subject of a post that was initially brought to my attention through discussions on WSG. The contributor indicated that there may be a lot of girls on the prowl there on weekends. I just wanted to do a little recon on this trip in case I wanted to know exactly where it is for future visits.

The name of the place is Zanchios Restaurant and Bar, which is attached to the Calypso restaurant, and down the road and across the street from Maxims and Hotel Royalty. It does have either freeelancers or girls on the prowl that seem to be working it.

It has the same stone wall motiff that the Calypso Restaurant has. It is accessible from the Calypso Restaurant, but Zanchios appears to be operated seperately from the Calypso Restaurant, but it may actually be owned by the same people, I dont really know.

Anyway, I visited on a Thursday night, and it was busy there around 11:00pm. When I first walked in, there was a 40´s looking chica standing at the bar, and man, did she give me the "I'm looking" signals...Obviously, this is a real pickup place. It is probably much busier on the weekend. Of course, I also visited at a strange time, in that the Mexican Revolution is being celebrated from about Thursday through all weekend long, and many people are off work. I dont know what effect that has on the volume of their business but many guys may not be able to escape their families for any extra activities due to many people being off of work, and the family commitments that are required during holiday times, and or due to people taking a long four day weekend.

Anyway, this may not be a bad place to do some looking if your interested in maybe hooking up with a regular girl who is not a professional. As I said, it was not too populated with girls on the hunt during my visit on Thursday, maybe only one or two, but I just have a feeling about this place. It may offer a huge selection during the weekend. If I find more time, I will check it out and make a subsequent report.

Also, just a little side note...I also checked out the Ancira bar (Crown Plaza I think), and it was really dead on Thursday night. If I get some time on the weekend, I will include this bar as part of my recon. Also, I did check out the new strip club called "RENO" and I will generate a seperate report on it. Happy Hunting....

Spongebob

[MonterreyDude]

Sure Gringo Mojado and thanx.
Thing is I like to make sure that anyone coming down here goes to the best places and that includes the not so highend clubs.
We got some good clubs that are half as expensive than the Amnesia and you can have much more fun than at those places.
Of course, there are many travelers that want to have the best and I don't contradict that.
Believe me that all the guys coming down here have not left Monterrey disapointed.
Locals down here tend not to look beyond the "best" to take visitors. As a matter of fact, it is the simple choice.
And thing is that many clubs down here are surrounded by urban legends that paint them as hell holes, like the Matehuala Club, that is seen by every "decent" citizen in Monterrey as a decadent place, full of minors, shootings, killings, of which nothing is the trut and I got witnesses here that can vouch for me.
Welcome to Monterrey, Gringo Mojado and be ready to rediscover it.

[Xxxplorer]

Carlos:

I took an hour or so to read through older posts. I must join the crowd to also say: "Carlos, you're the man".

Clearly your advise and hosting manners, depict the very best of Monterrey. Gracias from all of us WSG members.

I will be in Monterrey in a few weeks and hope to have an opportunity to monger in between business meetings. How much time will I have is to be seen. During this visit I will only be in MTY during mid week.

Carlos I read you suggestions of various places but would appreciate if you could list two or three places that are conveniently located to the Howard Johnson Macroplaza. I will move in taxis (I don't like to worry about parking nor like to waste time finding places).

On pasts visits to MTY, I have been to the high end places such as Colorados, Obssesion, Amnesia, etc. I guess my MTY customers like to show me top shelve. The places are nice (high caliber fruit) but can clean you entertainment budget is a flash.

Since I have about five nights in MTY, I too want someting a litle less expensive but fun (got to strech the buck). I understand you have an map of Monterrey indicating the fun places. Please email it to:

gringomojado@terra.com.ve

I speak spanish well. So communication no es problema.

Muchisimas gracias

[Xxxplorer]

Carlos Gracias (thanks)

What do you think of the Howard Johnson that's located at the Macoplaza. I understand that it sits next to the Barrio Antiguo which may be a fun place to hang out.

Is the place Girl Friendly? Do you like its location?

It has a great price under 600 pesos including the 17% tax and including a big hot breaksfast.

Thanks

Gringo Mojado

[Xxxplorer]

Thanks Carlos,

What do you think of the Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel which is located on the MacroPlaza? Is it Girl friendly? How about the location?

Price is good and I read reviews elsewhere that call it one of the the best hojo with a great breaksfast. Can't beat US$ 53 including taxes and a nice hot breakfast buffet.

http://www.hojo.com/HowardJohnson/control/Booking/search_results?brand_code=HJ&p_country=MX&p_city=Monterrey

Thanks

Gringo

[MonterreyDude]

Gringo Mojado,

Monterrey is an expensive city and the medium priced hotels are not that nice. You need to increase your budget a little more.

Check this list out that I had posted a few pages back:

The last 2 hotels might suite you just fine. One is in your price range, the other is a little more expensive but you can check it out on line if it fits your need.

First 3 are girl friendly.

Any questions... ask, no problem on my side.

But I got one: how "fresa" are your clients????

HOTEL PLAZA DEL ARCO
PINO SUAREZ NORTE No. 935
Col. ZONA CENTRO
C.P. 64000 , MONTERREY, NUEVO LEON
Tel. (81)83724050, 018003352726
www.plazadelarco.com
$45 dlls
Plaza del Arco has been certified as "Girl Friendly" by Unosponge Bob.

HOTEL ROYALTY
HIDALGO, No. 402 OTE Esq EMILIO CARRAZA,
Col. CENTRO
C.P. 64000 , MONTERREY, NUEVO LEON
Tel. (81)8340-8526, (01)(01800)830-9300, (81)8340-2800
www.royaltyhotel.com
$60 dlls

GRAN HOTEL YAMALLEL
ZARAGOZA Y ARTEAGA
Col. CENTRO
C.P. 64000 , MONTERREY, NUEVO LEON
Tel. (81)8375-3500
www.hotelyamallel.com.mx
$35 dlls

BEST WESTERN CENTRO MONTERREY
Avenue Juarez number 359 Nte. Col. Centro
Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, 64000
(52-81) 83-44-24-65, 01800-216-42-33 Fax: (52-82) 8344-24-63
$50-65 dlls


BEST WESTERN PLAZA MONTERREY
Avenue Madero # 250 Ote. Col. Centro, Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, 64000
(52-81) 81-25-48-00 01800-216-42-34 Fax: (52-82) 8125-48-00
$50-65 Dlls

Fiesta Inn Monterrey Centro
Avenida Pino Suaréz 1001, esquina con Ocampo Colonia Centro
Monterrey, NUEVO LEON
MEXICO, C.P. 64000
Teléfono52 81) 81 50 22 32
Fax reservaciones: (52 81) 81 50 22 22
resfimtc@posadas.com
www.fiestainn.com

[Xxxplorer]

Need some hotel suggestion in Monterey.

I need something inexpensive, modern, clean and girl friendly. Yet no too naco(cheap) to scare my "fresa" (snooby) customers. A hotel priced around 50 bucks would be perfect.

On top of it, if the hotel has a nice gym with a sauna even better.

Does such hotel exist in Monterrey?

Gracias amigos.

Gringo Mojado