General Reports

[Ctytek]

Well heeded advise right there! Listen to this man.

My very best piece of advice, besides RTFF, is to absolutely ignore the postings of the two main disseminators of misinformation and general crap on this board. One thinks he's a Star Wars hero and Tijuana expert but never leaves HK, and the other, with whom you now have direct experience, posts nothing but wild, imaginary fever dreams.

[ClamSlammer]

Sorry I wasn't clear. Actually, I am hoping when I go to Tijuana for the first time, all together I could monger for around $ on each successful pick-up (so girl, room, any other costs, etc.). I can absolutely go over $ (all inclusive) per pick-up, but I'm just trying to see if I can get something decent at that level. Thoughts?

If you already have a room at Cascadas / Rizo de Oro / Ibiza there is no additional charge to bring up a chica from HK / Tropical / Chavelas / La Malquerida and many street girls as well. You'll have no problem getting most of the top tier HK girls for $80 Sun-Thurs. Chicas from other bars $50-$70. Tropical has some pretty decent talent that tops out at $80. I would budget for $60-$80 per session.

[ClamSlammer]

After spending years in Asia and the Middle East, I'm finally going to Tijuana for the first time this coming September. I'll probably be there for three or four days total. To lead me on my journey, I've started to RTFF. Tijuana has a LOT of information to sort through, but I'm trying to learn as much as I can before I go. In addition to, "don't be a asshole and always treat the ladies nicely", what three things (positive or negative) would you recommend I do or not do? Money is not an issue but I'd like to keep my mongering to around $ per pop so I can maximize the variety.

If it's your first time in Tijuana and you want to keep it simple just rent a room at Cascadas and roam the block. You'll find that most of the action is at HK, then Adelita, Chicago and Tropical. The other bars aren't that great. If I were you I'd skip the weekend. It's just so fucking crowded with dudes it automatically dampens my spirits. Wednesdays and Thursdays are the best nights to go out. Mondays and Tuesdays Cascadas offers 80% off rooms for VIP members. I would highly advise AGAINST talking to any male on the street that approaches you with the exception of the Chicago Club guys that hang out in front of La Gloria. Anybody else is just going to want to scam you. Don't give money to anyone on the street. Use Uber, not taxis if you can. Learn the prices of drinks at the bars so the meseros don't get away with scamming you. Tip $1 per round, no more. Don't walk around with a lot of cash because the cops are a real problem. Don't walk around with an expensive neck chain, if you must keep it tucked in. If you choose to sit down with a chica try to choose a booth and insist that the chica sit against the wall. Don't leave your phone on the table, especially if the place is packed and there's a lot of chaos around. If any type of scene erupts the first thing meseros do is try to grab phones that aren't being watched.

There's another poster on this board who seems to think that you'll automatically get mugged on the street. The chances of you getting robbed by anyone other than the cops is very, very low. You will get scammed for a dollar here and there by meseros but that's just the cost of being a rookie.

[ScatManDoo]

Sorry I wasn't clear. Actually, I am hoping when I go to Tijuana for the first time, all together I could monger for around $ on each successful pick-up (so girl, room, any other costs, etc.). I can absolutely go over $ (all inclusive) per pick-up, but I'm just trying to see if I can get something decent at that level. Thoughts?

I don't think any chicas will fuck you for dollar signs as opposed to actual amounts of dollars or pesos.

[Dcrist0527]

There's no need to go over $100 for a BG. The BG and room combined should be under $100. If not, move on. You will see plenty of other fish in that sea.

In HK, you might choose to spend money on drinks, tips, fichas, lap dances, etc. But the girl and room should cost you $97.

Sorry I wasn't clear. Actually, I am hoping when I go to Tijuana for the first time, all together I could monger for around $ on each successful pick-up (so girl, room, any other costs, etc.). I can absolutely go over $ (all inclusive) per pick-up, but I'm just trying to see if I can get something decent at that level. Thoughts?

[Asting]

What a way to scare the shit out of somebody on their first experience in Tijuana. I think that your advice was a little extreme.

Agree! Try to scare the newbies away. LOL.

[Taipan68]

So you are willing to pay a HK bar girl $ ($100) per pop?

Sorry I wasn't clear. Actually, I am hoping when I go to Tijuana for the first time, all together I could monger for around $ on each successful pick-up (so girl, room, any other costs, etc.). I can absolutely go over $ (all inclusive) per pick-up, but I'm just trying to see if I can get something decent at that level. Thoughts?

[Phordphan]

I've watched hundreds of hours of videos of guys walking around Thailand. Tijuana, is not Thailand. You need to hide your passport so when you get robbed, you can quickly hand over your phone and wallet without hesitation, one second hesitation could be the end of your life. Nothing should be in the wallet that is needed other then some of your money to send the robbers home happy. And don't walk around filming anything in the streets. If robbing people was legal in Chicago, with the crime they already have, that's what Tijuana is like. Getting robbed, is essentially just your donation to the lower income folks. Don't get mad, don't fight back, don't argue, be the victim happily. You can't win. IF you fight back, you won't be safe on the streets any longer. Just spread the money out and have a hidden pocket sewn into your pants for the passport. After a while, the chaos on the streets with everyone trying to "get" you becomes a lot of fun, like a adventure, maybe more fun than the woman.

Give. It. A. Fucking. Rest!! Don't get me started. Just take your ultra-paranoid fever dreams and peddle them on a different board.

[Phordphan]

After spending years in Asia and the Middle East, I'm finally going to Tijuana for the first time this coming September. I'll probably be there for three or four days total. To lead me on my journey, I've started to RTFF. Tijuana has a LOT of information to sort through, but I'm trying to learn as much as I can before I go. In addition to, "don't be a asshole and always treat the ladies nicely", what three things (positive or negative) would you recommend I do or not do? Money is not an issue but I'd like to keep my mongering to around $ per pop so I can maximize the variety.

My very best piece of advice, besides RTFF, is to absolutely ignore the postings of the two main disseminators of misinformation and general crap on this board. One thinks he's a Star Wars hero and Tijuana expert but never leaves HK, and the other, with whom you now have direct experience, posts nothing but wild, imaginary fever dreams. I was going to post a long diatribe about his latest belch, but often they whine to the mods and then I get a ration of shit.

You can spend as much or as little as you wish. With the price inflation at HK you may be hard pressed to keep expenditures under $, but there are far more venues in Tijuana besides HK and your money will go farther. By expenditures I mean the cost of your drinks, the cost of her drinks, the room, her tarifa, etc.

Don't get shitfaced drunk and walk around, don't spend too much time wandering the streets, keep you head on a swivel, get a passport card. Do these and you will be fine. The rateros are there, but they are not beating and killing tourists in broad daylight if you don't hand over every-fucking-thing you own in a split second. Regardless of what some "experts" who watch hundreds of hours of Thailand videos tells you.

[MongerHunger]

I've watched hundreds of hours of videos of guys walking around Thailand. Tijuana, is not Thailand. You need to hide your passport so when you get robbed, you can quickly hand over your phone and wallet without hesitation, one second hesitation could be the end of your life. Nothing should be in the wallet that is needed other then some of your money to send the robbers home happy. And don't walk around filming anything in the streets. If robbing people was legal in Chicago, with the crime they already have, that's what Tijuana is like. Getting robbed, is essentially just your donation to the lower income folks. Don't get mad, don't fight back, don't argue, be the victim happily. You can't win. IF you fight back, you won't be safe on the streets any longer. Just spread the money out and have a hidden pocket sewn into your pants for the passport. After a while, the chaos on the streets with everyone trying to "get" you becomes a lot of fun, like a adventure, maybe more fun than the woman.

What a way to scare the shit out of somebody on their first experience in Tijuana. I think that your advice was a little extreme.

[MongerHunger]

After spending years in Asia and the Middle East, I'm finally going to Tijuana for the first time this coming September. I'll probably be there for three or four days total. To lead me on my journey, I've started to RTFF. Tijuana has a LOT of information to sort through, but I'm trying to learn as much as I can before I go. In addition to, "don't be a asshole and always treat the ladies nicely", what three things (positive or negative) would you recommend I do or not do? Money is not an issue but I'd like to keep my mongering to around $ per pop so I can maximize the variety.

So you are willing to pay a HK bar girl $ ($100) per pop?

[Taipan68]

After spending years in Asia and the Middle East, I'm finally going to Tijuana for the first time this coming September. I'll probably be there for three or four days total. To lead me on my journey, I've started to RTFF. Tijuana has a LOT of information to sort through, but I'm trying to learn as much as I can before I go. In addition to, "don't be a asshole and always treat the ladies nicely", what three things (positive or negative) would you recommend I do or not do? Money is not an issue but I'd like to keep my mongering to around $ per pop so I can maximize the variety.

[Jim0129]

Ever since my first year of mongering in Tijuana (back in 2004) I have always answered "Spending some time with the chicas" as to why I visited Mexico.

About half the male CBP will briefly joke with me and give follow-up comments like: "Did you get well serviced?" But the other half of male CBP appear stoic when I give that answer. The stoic half generally make no follow-up questions or comments. This is after about 100 border crossings during the past 14 years.

I have only run into about 4 or 5 female CBP agents at the border when I return to the United States. I give them the same "Spending some time with the chicas" answer. Not one of the female CBP agents has ever joked with me or even given a follow-up question. Every one of the female CBP simply scowled at me, and then quickly moved me along. The reason I have stayed with the same reply all these years is because of the lack of follow-up. My comment pretty much stops any further grilling and gets me on my way quickly.

The honest truth will always set you free, it may not be well seen but it's not illegal, so what?

[Baxter Slade]

How much is the pass and do you really need to get one!

It costs around 500 pesos. And no you don't need it. But if you go a lot its worth it. You can walk right in. You don't wait in line or have to stop to fill out the paperwork.

Now tecnically if you stay more than 7 days it is required. But if you were going for 10 days and you tell them 6 days and don't pay for the 180 pass nobody is going to bust you.

[Asting]

How much is the pass and do you really need to get one!

The pass is 533 pesos for 6 months.

You need to get one if you come to Tijuana regularly to avoid the lines especially on weekends!