Nuevo Laredo

[Thereigo]

Funny enough, with all the questions I asked, I completely overlooked food.

Any recommendations on restaurants?

Cumbianow, I may end up heading out there tomorrow, though it really depends on work today.

I think I may have to stay at a hotel/motel on the US side that has internet access in order to handle work related issues for a couple of hours during the day, each day I'm there.

[Thereigo]

Yeah, it's a no-go for me in October for sure.

If you guys end up having another party/gathering towards the end of the year, or early next year, I'll definantly join in.

Looking at my typical work schedule(Fridays) for the next couple of weeks, and considering the length of the bus trip, I should be arriving in Laredo anywhere from 2 to 4 in the morning whenever I do go.

And staying for a few days, I'll have a carry-on/backpack with some additional clothes I'd want to drop off at a motel which is the main reason I'll head first to either of the motels you and Cumbianow mentioned.

[BabyHuey]

As far as the Motels go, you would not need to worry about making reservations, not the ones Cumbianow is talking about anyway. My personal favorite is Hotel Fiesta. When walking south on Gurerro, make a left at Pino Suarez, Fiesta will be one block ahead on the left. The street you are on now is Ocampo, and The Herradura (which is spanish for Horseshoe JD) is one block back north on Ocampo. I'm sorry I have never been to any of the other DT bars Cumbianow speaks of.

WE, as veteran Mexico mongers, never mind taking newbies, sometimes that is more fun than all the fuckin'.

And just go ahead an get off the bus in Laredo, it is a very short walk to the bridge, and much safer than the walk to anywhere from the bus station in NL. Then you can spend a little time in Downtown, and have a couple of beers, even if just in the tourist open bars on the left, get your bearings,then grab a cab to BT, it will be 10 dollars, don't even mess with trying to haggle, the onlyway to save any money, is to try and find another monger to split the ride, funny they don't charge extra for more riders.

Wish you could make the October trip, and Cumbianow, I will send you a PM and let you know where all the party information is, the more the merrier, the monger get togethers are great.

[Thereigo]

I either stay at the Fiesta Hotel which is a good hotel. Clean, ac, safe, 410 pesos. You can take as many girls as you want in. I usually have a threesome once every other mo. or so and have no problems with two girls in my room.

I also stay at the Matamoros Hotel which is 330 pesos but has central air which is not as cool in the summer but is clean and a good place also. Both these are 1 block from all the activity downtown and easy access!

Now I see why Joe Driver mentioned taking the bus trip directly to NL instead of Laredo.

These hotels/motels though, I don't have to worry about reservations right?

If you have never been there here is how it works. One way: buy a girl a drink $3 - $3.50 and she will sit with you, talk with you, dance with you. But they order drinks about every 10 - 15 min. So watch yourself. They are there to have a good time and will not rip you off. Another way, you can find a girl and ask her to dance and give her $1. That's all. Most all the girls will go to the motel with you for about $50, but at times you can get them down to $30, or $40. They will spend up to an hour with you and have a great time.

Sounds like something I'll try on my second or third trip.

If any of you guys want to hook up sometime downtown NL let me know and we'll drink a few.

I will be going back probably Fri-Sat Sept 22-23.

If you're still going this Fri-Sat, I'll inform you by thursday if I decide to make the trip this weekend; assuming you don't mind showing a newbie around.

Thereigo, I think Cumbianow stated that round trip from Houston to Laredo was around $58. I guess he was referring to Greyhound, although I'm not sure.

Anyway, I can explain this a little. If you take the Greyhound, ask them how much a round trip ticket is from Houston, to Nuevo Laredo. If you wait to buy your ticket in Laredo, to continue on into Nuevo Laredo, it cost $7, one way Laredo to Nuevo Laredo. You would probably save money if you specified Nuevo Laredo, when you bought your ticket in Houston.

Now you're probably wondering, what should you do on this. I'll explain.
When you ride the bus Houston to Laredo, you'll arrive at the main bus station in Laredo. If you choose, you can then walk about 7 blocks to bridge #1, and walk across this bridge into NL. You can then walk down the main street, Guerro, about 6 blocks, and you'll see a cross street named Haldalgo. This is where those bars are that Cumbianow is talking about. If you turn right on Haldago, you have that Monterra bar where you walk down into a basement. That's where the bar is, in a basement. If you turn left on Haldalgo, you walk down a couple of blocks, and you have the Herradura Club. I think it's now callled the Horseshoe bar. Across Haldago Street is Herochos, or however it's spelled. It starts banging around midnight. You would be touring the downtown bars Cumbianow is talking about. So where is boystown? You are quite aways away from boystown. You could take a $10 cab ride to get to BT from this downtown area.

So what about riding the Greyhound to NL? Well, that puts you very close to BT, but a long ways away from these downtown clubs. I take the Greyhound to NL, and I walk to BT from the bus station in NL. It's about 1/2 mile. You MIGHT be able to get a taxi from this bus station in NL, to BT for about $6, but that's a BIG IF. The taxis have a tendency to charge $10 no matter where you are, or how close you are to BT. I've taken a cab from this bus staion to BT for $5, but I walk by the taxi, and tell him $5 or I'll walk. Sometimes they'll take the $5. I wouldn't advise walking from the bus station in NL, to BT for a newbie. I'm familiar with the area. Watch out for the so-called "tour guides" in downtown NL. Some of them are gang members, and they can turn the tables on you real fast, with fork over some money, or somebody may get hurt. Have fun. I plan on attending the party Baby Huey is talking about, Oct 20, 21. Have fun and stay safe.

Another very informative post, thanks Joe.
The only reason I even considered going to Laredo instead of straight to NL is when I was checking the schedules from Houston, everything direct to NL was at least a 9 hour trip, while it was easy to find a 6 hour commute to Laredo.

I was hoping to have some form of transportation such as a cab to be able to drive me over the border an into a motel/hotel.

But now that you mention there is a $7 ticket to NL from Laredo, I may end up doing that.

[Cumbianow]

Thereigo, I think Cumbianow stated that round trip from Houston to Laredo was around $58. I guess he was referring to Greyhound, although I'm not sure.

Anyway, I can explain this a little. If you take the Greyhound, ask them how much a round trip ticket is from Houston, to Nuevo Laredo. If you wait to buy your ticket in Laredo, to continue on into Nuevo Laredo, it cost $7, one way Laredo to Nuevo Laredo. You would probably save money if you specified Nuevo Laredo, when you bought your ticket in Houston.

Now you're probably wondering, what should you do on this. I'll explain.
When you ride the bus Houston to Laredo, you'll arrive at the main bus station in Laredo. If you choose, you can then walk about 7 blocks to bridge #1, and walk across this bridge into NL. You can then walk down the main street, Guerro, about 6 blocks, and you'll see a cross street named Haldalgo. This is where those bars are that Cumbianow is talking about. If you turn right on Haldago, you have that Monterra bar where you walk down into a basement. That's where the bar is, in a basement. If you turn left on Haldalgo, you walk down a couple of blocks, and you have the Herradura Club. I think it's now callled the Horseshoe bar. Across Haldago Street is Herochos, or however it's spelled. It starts banging around midnight. You would be touring the downtown bars Cumbianow is talking about. So where is boystown? You are quite aways away from boystown. You could take a $10 cab ride to get to BT from this downtown area.

So what about riding the Greyhound to NL? Well, that puts you very close to BT, but a long ways away from these downtown clubs. I take the Greyhound to NL, and I walk to BT from the bus station in NL. It's about 1/2 mile. You MIGHT be able to get a taxi from this bus station in NL, to BT for about $6, but that's a BIG IF. The taxis have a tendency to charge $10 no matter where you are, or how close you are to BT. I've taken a cab from this bus staion to BT for $5, but I walk by the taxi, and tell him $5 or I'll walk. Sometimes they'll take the $5. I wouldn't advise walking from the bus station in NL, to BT for a newbie. I'm familiar with the area. Watch out for the so-called "tour guides" in downtown NL. Some of them are gang members, and they can turn the tables on you real fast, with fork over some money, or somebody may get hurt. Have fun. I plan on attending the party Baby Huey is talking about, Oct 20, 21. Have fun and stay safe.

If I remember correctly it cost the exact same from Houston Greyhound, downtown to Laredo and is does Nuevo Laredo. You can always get on line and check it out.

[Cumbianow]

Just for those planning a trip to BTNL.

Don't worry about your dress.

All you need is green $$.

I never dress nice.

I wear bluejeans, slouchy t-shirt, tennis shoes , or cutoffs and t-shirt.

The slouchyier the better.

Your not ther to impress, your there to give your $$ away. haha

One time I did sort of dress nice. I tucked my shirt in. But at the bar it come out so my girl could put her had down my pants and my shirt cover it up. he he

And don't spoil the girls. Their cheep and keep them that way. You can probably get the same results for less than more. They will give a lot for $1 and the same for $10. If you give them $10 they just expect more. Remember your in Mexico, not the U.S. Tip a strip girl $1, and do all you can for it. ha ha .

Once when the 123 was open I bought a girl about 3 drinks. $5 each. Talked shit to her, got her feeling sexy and she fucked my right there in my chair. For real! She had a plad skirt on. I had already taken off her panties. So she simply turned around dancing of course, did her little up and down on my lap and i put it in her right there and she fucked me big time. No one knew and if they did no one cared. Wild huh! The next night I went back and fucked her in the back room for $60. (No difference) A fucks a fuck. So there's an example of $15 equaling $60.

Play their game, keep them thinking your going to give them $$, flip out a $1 and say if you want more show me what you'll do. Sometimes it works.

Some of these girls downtown are horny and in the mood to fuck. Of course they want $$ but it's amazing how some are just as interested in the fuck.

If your staying at a motel, you might offer a girl a place to sleep till morning and then she may wake up and take care of you for being nice. it happens.
Shit happen! Good things happen! But always "less$ than more$$"

[Cumbianow]

question for cumbianow. do you ever have any problems with the nuevo laredo police fucking with you, as you walk from one bar to the next?

it's been quite a while since i have had any occuraces. the last time a cop stopped me was about 6 mo. ago and i had to pay him $20. i've only been stoped about 3 -4- times in the past 4 years. once driving to boy's town a cop stopped me and said i ran a stop sign and made me give in $30. another time a cop stopped me leaving bt saying i was speeding and made me give him $40 and once downtown a cop stopped me walking up the street and said he saw me peeing in the street and made me give him $20 and then once a cop stopped me downtown, frisked me and simply told me to give him $30 or i'd go to jail. but it's been over 6-7 mo. since i have had any trouble.

i can tell you that it seems that most of the trouble you may have will happen after midnight. usually the cops are nice and sociable until after 12.

then it's best advice to watch yourself. if i am leaving monterra or herradura i play it safe. i step out the door, and look around and if i happen to see a police truck driving down the street i simply wait until they pass to avoid any possible confratation. i do know that the past 4 weeks for some reason the police have gotten worse downtown and all over. it's best , after 12, not to get in a position, around them if possible. i try to stay in a crowd and with others and if i pass a police i never look him in the face, because since i am a gringo, i am sure he is looking at me and hoping i look at him to give him cause to stop me.

there seems to be one particular cop downtown that drives in a truck, he is sort of square headed (physically) , that seems to be causing most trouble for people.

if your cautious, you can have a great time and stay safe. of course i always keep a little cash in my shoe just in case of such immergency.\\

but no problems in 6 or 7 month. "knock on wood"

[Joe Driver]

And sorry to bug you guys with all these questions, but will taxi's take me from Laredo over the border to BoysTown because there's a good chance I'll be taking a Grayhound to Laredo?

Thereigo, I think Cumbianow stated that round trip from Houston to Laredo was around $58. I guess he was referring to Greyhound, although I'm not sure.
Anyway, I can explain this a little. If you take the Greyhound, ask them how much a round trip ticket is from Houston, to Nuevo Laredo. If you wait to buy your ticket in Laredo, to continue on into Nuevo Laredo, it cost $7, one way Laredo to Nuevo Laredo. You would probably save money if you specified Nuevo Laredo, when you bought your ticket in Houston.
Now you're probably wondering, what should you do on this. I'll explain.
When you ride the bus Houston to Laredo, you'll arrive at the main bus station in Laredo. If you choose, you can then walk about 7 blocks to bridge #1, and walk across this bridge into NL. You can then walk down the main street, Guerro, about 6 blocks, and you'll see a cross street named Haldalgo. This is where those bars are that Cumbianow is talking about. If you turn right on Haldago, you have that Monterra bar where you walk down into a basement. That's where the bar is, in a basement. If you turn left on Haldalgo, you walk down a couple of blocks, and you have the Herradura Club. I think it's now callled the Horseshoe bar. Across Haldago Street is Herochos, or however it's spelled. It starts banging around midnight. You would be touring the downtown bars Cumbianow is talking about. So where is boystown? You are quite aways away from boystown. You could take a $10 cab ride to get to BT from this downtown area.
So what about riding the Greyhound to NL? Well, that puts you very close to BT, but a long ways away from these downtown clubs. I take the Greyhound to NL, and I walk to BT from the bus station in NL. It's about 1/2 mile. You MIGHT be able to get a taxi from this bus station in NL, to BT for about $6, but that's a BIG IF. The taxis have a tendency to charge $10 no matter where you are, or how close you are to BT. I've taken a cab from this bus staion to BT for $5, but I walk by the taxi, and tell him $5 or I'll walk. Sometimes they'll take the $5. I wouldn't advise walking from the bus station in NL, to BT for a newbie. I'm familiar with the area. Watch out for the so-called "tour guides" in downtown NL. Some of them are gang members, and they can turn the tables on you real fast, with fork over some money, or somebody may get hurt. Have fun. I plan on attending the party Baby Huey is talking about, Oct 20, 21. Have fun and stay safe.

[Joe Driver]

Herradura is a good bar after 9. It is probably the second best place. The third bar downtown is El Rey. Usually good after 8-9 . Best nights are Thur,Fri,Sat. Some Sun.
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Question for Cumbianow. Do you ever have any problems with the Nuevo Laredo police fucking with you, as you walk from one bar to the next?

[Thereigo]

Hey, what's up man, I just wanted to let you know that if you can wait till October 20/21, to make your first trip, I, as well as several others, will be having a party in NLBT that weekend, and I would be happy to show you around. I live in Houston also, but I will be travelling throughout Texas for a few days leading up to that weekend, but we could definately meet somewhere in Laredo. PM me for any further information, or post on here.

I'll be busy towards the end of October, that's why I figure I'll pretty much be going sometime before the 15th.

That said, if you end up arranging something torwards the end of the year I'll probably join in.

By the way, you mentioned staying at Hotel Fiesta, how far is that from BT and how much per night?

And sorry to bug you guys with all these questions, but will taxi's take me from Laredo over the border to BoysTown because there's a good chance I'll be taking a Grayhound to Laredo?

[Cumbianow]

Would like to know more info about the party at NLBT in October, maybe I can come by a while that night. I would love to meet you guys. I am from Houston and go to NL about twice a month. I've been going about 4 years now and currently spend most of my time downtown. Only get out to BT about once every 3 mo. I seem to spend a lot less down town and have as much fun.

I either stay at the Fiesta Hotel which is a good hotel. Clean, ac, safe, 410 pesos. You can take as many girls as you want in. I usually have a threesome once every other mo. or so and have no problems with two girls in my room.

I also stay at the Matamoros Hotel which is 330 pesos but has central air which is not as cool in the summer but is clean and a good place also. Both these are 1 block from all the activity downtown and easy access!

The best bar downtown by 100 to 1 is the Monterra Bar. It is a downstairs bar but is the busiest bar around. It usually gets active starting around 3:30 or so. By 7 - 8 somenights it is already packed. Of course it has good nights and bad just like anywhere but there are some great girls there, also some dogs. Herradura is a good bar after 9. It is probably the second best place. The third bar downtown is El Rey. Usually good after 8-9 . Best nights are Thur,Fri,Sat. Some Sun.

If you have never been there here is how it works. One way: buy a girl a drink $3 - $3.50 and she will sit with you, talk with you, dance with you. But they order drinks about every 10 - 15 min. So watch yourself. They are there to have a good time and will not rip you off. Another way, you can find a girl and ask her to dance and give her $1. That's all. Most all the girls will go to the motel with you for about $50, but at times you can get them down to $30, or $40. They will spend up to an hour with you and have a great time.

There is another bar called Jerocho's (excuse spelling) but it is never busy until 12 or after.

Then if your still in a party mood when they close at 3:30 -4:30 everyone goes to another bar a few blocks away called Arizona. It's open until 8 or so.

Then the downtown bars open back at 11a.m.

I just got back last Sun. I go usually every other weekend, Fri-Sat. I usually drive but have taken the bus. The bus is great if you don't want to drive back. The ticket was $58 round trip from Houston and it cost me about $35 in gas each way so it it cheeper. But you just have to weight the differences.
I like to have my car incase I go pick up a senorita or go out to eat or to BT.

Of course there is the cost of parking downtown Houston for my car. About $25 for that.

If any of you guys want to hook up sometime downtown NL let me know and we'll drink a few.

I will be going back probably Fri-Sat Sept 22-23.

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[Bbond]

At Papaguayo, you get half an hour. If it takes longer to pop, there's no knock on the door like at other places and the girl generally wants you to leave satisfied. So there's no rush. Of course there's limits.

I agree 100% with this poster. I have gotten an hour w/o any knock. Of course it does not hurt to tip the towel lady a buck or two, and being a familiar face helps too. There are, however, not many girls that I can go an hour with there, most will have you done in 30 mins or less. But my favorites take their time and time is not an issue.

[Old Rebel II]

Pappa G's is pretty liberal on time. Now comes the BUT, if it is Friday night on Sat night they get pretty busy after 10 PM. The girls will not rush you but if there is a line of couples waiting for a room, (not at all uncommon) you will most likely get a knock after about 30 min. At least I have had "the knock" in times past.

[BabyHuey]

Hey, what's up man, I just wanted to let you know that if you can wait till October 20/21, to make your first trip, I, as well as several others, will be having a party in NLBT that weekend, and I would be happy to show you around. I live in Houston also, but I will be travelling throughout Texas for a few days leading up to that weekend, but we could definately meet somewhere in Laredo. PM me for any further information, or post on here.

[Super Gato]

Thank you for the informative post Super Gato

Probably what I'll end up doing.

Thanks for the map.

Yeah, Danash does seem expensive from reading other posts.

I guess I'll be gearing away from Danash on this trip. Well, maybe a girl wouldn't so bad.



And forgive my ignorance, but are brand named condoms sold at these pharmacies, or should I just end up purchasing some on this side of the border before I make the trip?

Thanks for the link Ernie88.

I figure I should be fine as I don't really wear jewelry or flashy clothes, and don't get drunk unless I'm in an environment such as a party at a friend's house.

You can get brand named anything at most pharmacies or the HEB. The only difference is the words are in Spanish. I haven't priced them, but many items in Mexico are a little more expensive [and the tax is higher]. The best bet is to hit stores on the Texas side before you cross the bridge. At the main bars on BT, the girls will have condoms and Trojan is the most popular brand. But it is good to have extras if needed.