Monterrey Strip Clubs

[Member #3453]

the closing of the bars on villagran nullifies everything that has ever been posted here. we are all starting over. even regular bars along monterrey, ones that have no connection whatsoever to the sc scene have been closed.

the bars on villagran are a huge segment of the mongering scene in monterrey. these businesses employed several hundreds of bar girls. this will have a profound effect upon every aspect of mongering in monterrey, and upon the reasonably priced segment of the entire sc business in the city. the girls were rep001tered to the wind, desperately looking for something to replace their lost incomes.

these girls are not accustomed to working in factories for $2 an hour. they will not assimilate into a "respectable" vocation. they will be climbing over each other looking for what is familiar and profitable for them.

some are now on face book, attempting to maintain their client base in an unfamiliar venue. this face book phenomenon also suggests that the escort business will be inundated with free lancers intent on desperately finding a viable venue to continue making the income they're accustomed to.

some girls are now in tijuana, nl, etc. but, many the girls have kids, and as the school year begins, they will return to monterrey, and there will be a deluge of girls flocking to new opportunities. the girls have no clue about why the businesses were closed, nor are they sure they will ever be called back.

these girls think only in terms of day to day need, and they will be venturing beyond venues that are comfortable to them. most bar girls tend to have an unbelievably limited knowledge of the other bars in town. all of that has changed as literally hundreds of desperate girls are forced to test new waters. that will start to occur this week.

plus, the power that local government officials have had upon the sc business as a result of these events, their success in closing these businesses for even a short period of time, and the anticipated ordering by mexican federal courts that these businesses be re-opened, something that is anticipated in a few days, will have an affect upon the sc business, and it will forever change things.

the girls are all virtually terrified about returning to villagran to work. even if they open villagran in it's entirety tomorrow, their apprehensions about working in a potentially dangerous environment will forever change the way monterrey sc's address their respective markets, and clientele. some bars that may have catered to a particular clientele in former years, are quite likely to cater to a totally different segment of the market as the girls shift everything around, bringing their former clients with them to new venues.

i think the scene had virtually stagnated anyway. so, while the unknown is a little unsettling, the potential for a new refreshing scene is kind of invigorating, and it may result in a new dynamic and improved sc scene. or not. hoping for the best!

[Member #3453]

Chicharito can you please tell us the name of the club where your cousin was robbed?

It would be nice to know if this really happened, where it happened, and some more details about the circumstances. Maybe the truth is his cousin was "robbed, " but not like he said. Maybe it was more like at Poisson or somewhere by some hotty he just couldn't resist, and he had to come up with an excuse for his wife about why they were missing 5000 pesos. But, when that happens, you can't really reveal too many details about what really happened can you? I would not be shocked to find out that a huge number of these stories have details that will never see the light of day.

[MonterreyDude]

I would advise you that ATMs are not that safe too.

Maybe the ones on the main streets, and on shopping malls, but be careful and it is preferable to do any transaction during the day time.

The best case would be to pull out only as much as you need when you need it from an ATM. But, for those of us traveling, that gets expensive with the conversion rates and fees. So, you may have larger sums of money on you for travel. I don't like leaving it in the room. I've always felt better having it on me, provided it's well hidden. I always have some decoy pesos in my pocket in small denominations in case of robbery. Leaving it in the room is just as risky, but if the fees aren't an issue, then an ATM is probably the safest.

[Member #3453]

I will also agree that sometimes the clubs will be dangerous.

As a matter of fact any place where people walk around with money will be dangerous to those that flash said money around.

Never ever carry more money on you, than you anticipate you use.

Yes, carry cash and never use credit cards.

Yes, always carry small bills and some big denomination bills too.

Chicharito can you please tell us the name of the club where your cousin was robbed?

"My cousin was robbed after leaving a SC" is very vague. Very important for all mongers reading the forum to know which club, name, time of day or night.

The best case would be to pull out only as much as you need when you need it from an ATM. But, for those of us traveling, that gets expensive with the conversion rates and fees. So, you may have larger sums of money on you for travel. I don't like leaving it in the room. I've always felt better having it on me, provided it's well hidden. I always have some decoy pesos in my pocket in small denominations in case of robbery. Leaving it in the room is just as risky, but if the fees aren't an issue, then an ATM is probably the safest.

[MonterreyDude]

I will also agree that sometimes the clubs will be dangerous.

As a matter of fact any place where people walk around with money will be dangerous to those that flash said money around.

Never ever carry more money on you, than you anticipate you use.

Yes, carry cash and never use credit cards.

Yes, always carry small bills and some big denomination bills too.

Chicharito can you please tell us the name of the club where your cousin was robbed?

"My cousin was robbed after leaving a SC" is very vague. Very important for all mongers reading the forum to know which club, name, time of day or night.

Your post implies that Monterrey is worse than anywhere else when it comes to doing stupid things. It is NOT!

Try waiving around $500 in my old neighborhood in Detroit, and see how fast you end up dead.

Those are precautions to be observed everywhere. Monterrey doesn't have a monopoly on crime. It's no different than everywhere else when it comes to being just dumb, no offense to your friend. I am sure he would admit he was being very stupid.

I must have used about ten thousand random taxis hailed on the streets of Monterrey, and I've had virtually no problems. I can think of only one time where I might have felt mildly worried. Being victimized by taxi drivers bird dogging for criminals isn't unique to Monterrey. I wouldn't be worried about using random taxis on the street in Monterrey, but I can understand some mongers might.

So, if you don't want to use the taxis you find randomly on the street, you can always strike up a bargain with a trusted hotel taxi driver. There are thousands of them, they are reliable, taxis are cleaner, generally air conditioned in the summer. The hotel desk clerk will summon them for you if you don't speak Spanish, and the drivers are accountable since they're recommended by the hotel staff. Most of them are family men seriously engaged in the taxi business, not part-time weekend warriors trying to make a few extra pesos.

You don't have to cower in your hotel and limit yourself to only patronizing Escort Services. If you want an Escort, fine. But, there are numerous other enjoyable venues, and using a taxi to explore them isn't dangerous.

In addition to your recommendations, I recommend that visitors separate the money they keep on them. When you change your money to pesos, change it all to small denominations. 200 peso bills or under. Keep a very small amount in your shirt pocket, not over 600 pesos (mostly 50, 100 peso bills, and 10 peso coins in your pocket for taxis) , all in small denominations, primarily for drinks, tips, taxis, etc, then keep some in a money belt for salidas or longer lasting, more expensive privados, and the balance, the largest amount, in a false pocket. That separates your money, keeps it well hidden on your body, and under your control at all times, not in your hotel room, unless they have a reliable room safe. And, even those can be easily compromised. That way, when you go to pay for something, you're only tapping small denominations of bills, and not flashing money around. It also gives the impression you don't have much money on you.

Sometimes, if you're intending to go on salida, you have to keep larger amounts on you as you're hunting. Just make sure that when you bring the salida money out to pay you do it in total privacy, and only hand it over in a very low key manner. This is sometimes a problem unless you insist paying in private, and it's why I recommend keeping the money in separate locations, locations used for separate and different kinds of transactions. You have to use a different tactic when paying for drinks compared to paying for larger purchases like salidas. You do not want to draw attention to the money you hand them for a salida. So, you should insist that the manager take you somewhere private where you can pay them for the salida. There is usually a dark, dank cubby hole in the bar where that's good for something other than just monkey business.

Often you have to also be concerned with waiters attempting to pull the old switcharoo on bringing you change. 20 pesos for the 200 pesos bill you just handed them. If you're paying for drinks, you're keeping 200 peso bills and under for a reason. So, you will not typically want to run a tab, depending on the club. Why? Because you want to pay for drinks in small denominations, and you don't want to tip off anyone around you that have much money. Do it incrementally, and in small denominations, just like you haven't got two nickels to rub together. Emulate the poor guys sitting around the bar that don't have enough money to even take a girl up for a 50 pesos privado. If you're too flashy, you'll draw unnecessary attention to your level of affluence.

[Member #3453]

I have the diffucult to understand you. You say here you "used about ten thousand random taxis hailed on the streets of Monterrey" but I see your report on 8-20-2010 you make the title to your report "First Impression" because is you first time to visit Monterrey.

You take 10000 taxis in less than one year?

The truth is, I probably have taken about 10, 000 taxis in Monterrey, and I don't notice any difference between now a few years ago, certainly no worse than the taxis I've taken in other countries while mongering. The prices from the Airport to El Centro have climbed higher. But, the cost of running around in taxis in El Centro seems like it's about the same as it always was. You can go almost anywhere in El Centro for about 20-30 pesos.

I had been absent Monterrey for a while, but I'm back now, and regularly visiting the bars, catching up, etc. You say I entitled my comments as a "first impression? " If you say so.

I guess I intended to comment about the changes I observed in Monterrey after being absent for a time. Honestly, I don't notice too much of a difference in the strip clubs now versus a year or two ago, at least not with respect to dangers being higher. A few of my favorites have closed down though, and the girls I used to see have grown older, and are no longer in the biz.

I suppose the danger level in Mexico is an undisputed fact. But, to sit in the strip clubs, and live your daily life as a monger, you wouldn't know anything has changed, except for the visibility of the Mexican Army and Federal Police.

Those were, and still are, my "impressions" after hearing all about the dangers of Monterrey.

[El Cazador]

Your post implies that Monterrey is worse than anywhere else when it comes to doing stupid things. It is NOT!

Try waiving around $500 in my old neighborhood in Detroit, and see how fast you end up dead.

Those are precautions to be observed everywhere. Monterrey doesn't have a monopoly on crime. It's no different than everywhere else when it comes to being just dumb, no offense to your friend. I am sure he would admit he was being very stupid.

I must have used about ten thousand random taxis hailed on the streets of Monterrey, and I've had virtually no problems. I can think of only one time where I might have felt mildly worried. Being victimized by taxi drivers bird dogging for criminals isn't unique to Monterrey. I wouldn't be worried about using random taxis on the street in Monterrey, but I can understand some mongers might.

So, if you don't want to use the taxis you find randomly on the street, you can always strike up a bargain with a trusted hotel taxi driver. There are thousands of them, they are reliable, taxis are cleaner, generally air conditioned in the summer. The hotel desk clerk will summon them for you if you don't speak Spanish, and the drivers are accountable since they're recommended by the hotel staff. Most of them are family men seriously engaged in the taxi business, not part-time weekend warriors trying to make a few extra pesos.

You don't have to cower in your hotel and limit yourself to only patronizing Escort Services. If you want an Escort, fine. But, there are numerous other enjoyable venues, and using a taxi to explore them isn't dangerous.

In addition to your recommendations, I recommend that visitors separate the money they keep on them. When you change your money to pesos, change it all to small denominations. 200 peso bills or under. Keep a very small amount in your shirt pocket, not over 600 pesos (mostly 50, 100 peso bills, and 10 peso coins in your pocket for taxis) , all in small denominations, primarily for drinks, tips, taxis, etc, then keep some in a money belt for salidas or longer lasting, more expensive privados, and the balance, the largest amount, in a false pocket. That separates your money, keeps it well hidden on your body, and under your control at all times, not in your hotel room, unless they have a reliable room safe. And, even those can be easily compromised. That way, when you go to pay for something, you're only tapping small denominations of bills, and not flashing money around. It also gives the impression you don't have much money on you.

Sometimes, if you're intending to go on salida, you have to keep larger amounts on you as you're hunting. Just make sure that when you bring the salida money out to pay you do it in total privacy, and only hand it over in a very low key manner. This is sometimes a problem unless you insist paying in private, and it's why I recommend keeping the money in separate locations, locations used for separate and different kinds of transactions. You have to use a different tactic when paying for drinks compared to paying for larger purchases like salidas. You do not want to draw attention to the money you hand them for a salida. So, you should insist that the manager take you somewhere private where you can pay them for the salida. There is usually a dark, dank cubby hole in the bar where that's good for something other than just monkey business.

Often you have to also be concerned with waiters attempting to pull the old switcharoo on bringing you change. 20 pesos for the 200 pesos bill you just handed them. If you're paying for drinks, you're keeping 200 peso bills and under for a reason. So, you will not typically want to run a tab, depending on the club. Why? Because you want to pay for drinks in small denominations, and you don't want to tip off anyone around you that have much money. Do it incrementally, and in small denominations, just like you haven't got two nickels to rub together. Emulate the poor guys sitting around the bar that don't have enough money to even take a girl up for a 50 pesos privado. If you're too flashy, you'll draw unnecessary attention to your level of affluence.

I have the diffucult to understand you. You say here you "used about ten thousand random taxis hailed on the streets of Monterrey" but I see your report on 8-20-2010 you make the title to your report "First Impression" because is you first time to visit Monterrey.

You take 10000 taxis in less than one year?

[Member #3453]

Please take extra precautions if you come to Monterrey. My cousin is currently in Monterrey and got robbed after leaving a SC. He was lucky to survive and that the thugs only stole 500 dollars. It could have been much worse. Do not wear anything that would attract robbers such as jewelry and / or expensive clothing. I suggest that you do not take a taxi to any SC as taxi drivers often tip thugs of your location. This was the case in my cousin's example. I hope this helps someone. Strip clubs are really fun but you don't want to lose your life because of it.

Best regards!

Your post implies that Monterrey is worse than anywhere else when it comes to doing stupid things. It is NOT!

Try waiving around $500 in my old neighborhood in Detroit, and see how fast you end up dead.

Those are precautions to be observed everywhere. Monterrey doesn't have a monopoly on crime. It's no different than everywhere else when it comes to being just dumb, no offense to your friend. I am sure he would admit he was being very stupid.

I must have used about ten thousand random taxis hailed on the streets of Monterrey, and I've had virtually no problems. I can think of only one time where I might have felt mildly worried. Being victimized by taxi drivers bird dogging for criminals isn't unique to Monterrey. I wouldn't be worried about using random taxis on the street in Monterrey, but I can understand some mongers might.

So, if you don't want to use the taxis you find randomly on the street, you can always strike up a bargain with a trusted hotel taxi driver. There are thousands of them, they are reliable, taxis are cleaner, generally air conditioned in the summer. The hotel desk clerk will summon them for you if you don't speak Spanish, and the drivers are accountable since they're recommended by the hotel staff. Most of them are family men seriously engaged in the taxi business, not part-time weekend warriors trying to make a few extra pesos.

You don't have to cower in your hotel and limit yourself to only patronizing Escort Services. If you want an Escort, fine. But, there are numerous other enjoyable venues, and using a taxi to explore them isn't dangerous.

In addition to your recommendations, I recommend that visitors separate the money they keep on them. When you change your money to pesos, change it all to small denominations, 200 peso bills or under. Keep a very small amount in your shirt pocket, not over 600 pesos(mostly 50, 100 peso bills, and 10 peso coins in your pocket for taxis), all in small denominations, primarily for drinks, tips, taxis, etc., then keep some in a money belt for salidas or longer lasting, more expensive privados, and the balance, the largest amount, in a false pocket. That separates your money, keeps it well hidden on your body, and under your control at all times, not in your hotel room, unless they have a reliable room safe. And, even those can be easily compromised. That way, when you go to pay for something, you're only tapping small denominations of bills, and not flashing money around. It also gives the impression you don't have much money on you.

Sometimes, if you're intending to go on salida, you have to keep larger amounts on you as you're hunting. Just make sure that when you bring the salida money out to pay you do it in total privacy, and only hand it over in a very low key manner. This is sometimes a problem unless you insist paying in private, and it's why I recommend keeping the money in separate locations, locations used for separate and different kinds of transactions. You have to use a different tactic when paying for drinks compared to paying for larger purchases like salidas. You do not want to draw attention to the money you hand them for a salida. So, you should insist that the manager take you somewhere private where you can pay them for the salida. There is usually a dark, dank cubby hole in the bar where that's good for something other than just monkey business.

Often you have to also be concerned with waiters attempting to pull the old switcharoo on bringing you change. 20 pesos for the 200 pesos bill you just handed them. If you're paying for drinks, you're keeping 200 peso bills and under for a reason. So, you will not typically want to run a tab, depending on the club. Why? Because you want to pay for drinks in small denominations, and you don't want to tip off anyone around you that have much money. Do it incrementally, and in small denominations, just like you haven't got two nickels to rub together. Emulate the poor guys sitting around the bar that don't have enough money to even take a girl up for a 50 pesos privado. If you're too flashy, you'll draw unnecessary attention to your level of affluence.

[Chicharito900]

Please take extra precautions if you come to Monterrey. My cousin is currently in Monterrey and got robbed after leaving a SC. He was lucky to survive and that the thugs only stole 500 dollars. It could have been much worse. Do not wear anything that would attract robbers such as jewelry and / or expensive clothing. I suggest that you do not take a taxi to any SC as taxi drivers often tip thugs of your location. This was the case in my cousin's example. I hope this helps someone. Strip clubs are really fun but you don't want to lose your life because of it.

Best regards!

[MonterreyDude]

There are no clubs in the San Pedro area, zero.

Only in the Monterrey county.

If you are staying in the San Pedro area, go to Casino which is the closest and a very good mid level club, one notch below Poisson but they boast 35 up to 70 girls in the weekend.

But there is one thing you must be wary of. I think the moment you lay foot at a club they see a mark in you.

You have to be very careful not to let them know you are a newbie in Monterrey and you must be able to let them know, YOU know the business and prices.

Also, I think you were surcharged at Poisson cause you took a hotel taxi. Hotel taxis will get kickbacks and that means your tab will be higher.

So ask your questions. Be prepared when you get here to Monterrey.

How is the condition now in Monterrey, is it still unsafe.

Are you aware of any good clubs in the San Pedro area.

I will be back to Monterrey in the next few days.

Don't won't to have a bad experience like I had in Poison last week

[DanceLov]

How is the condition now in Monterrey, is it still unsafe.

Are you aware of any good clubs in the San Pedro area.

I will be back to Monterrey in the next few days.

Don't won't to have a bad experience like I had in Poison last week

[MonterreyDude]

All the Infinito / Matehuala clubs are open again.

Infinito, Matehuala, Givenchy, El Cielo, El Infi and Siamesas opened on Sunday.

[El Cazador]

The three clubs in Mitras still are open. They are on calle abraham lincoln west of gonzalitos around two blocks. Very close to the caliente casino. Elefante, mariavelo, new excelente.

In 48 hours last week they make the kill of 40 people in monterrey and many of them the young people. The reazon why they close the clubs in el centro is they fear for the revenge attack on sabino gordo.

I say this before and monterreydude and me have the agreement. Do not go drinking late at night solo in el centro right now. Gringo or mexicano.

[MonterreyDude]

As of yersterday, Infinito, Matehuala, Givenchy, El Cielo, El Infi and Siamesas, plus Tangalay, Veivis and Mangos have shut down till further notice.

The rest is speculation. No ona knows a thing.

A Teibolera girl said in her Facebook that Infinito, Givenchi and Matehuala will be closed today until new advice so she is offering "escort services", anyone can confirm that?

[Strike 69]

A Teibolera girl said in her Facebook that Infinito, Givenchi and Matehuala will be closed today until new advice so she is offering "escort services", anyone can confirm that?