General Reports

[Mtb6187]

First, I want to thank all of you for posting your experiences and tips here on this site. I've been thinking about visiting Tijuana for many years and finally took the plunge yesterday. I travel to San Diego every year and have always been concerned about crossing the border thanks to the constant barrage of media coverage we see in the US about the dangers of Mexico. I finally took the trip even when there was a recent shooting in Zona Norte, closing of Adelitas and the news talking nonstop about the kidnapped americans in Matamoros.

I took the trolley from 5th st in San Diego, walked right into Mexico ready with my FMM form since I do not have Global entry and grabbed a taxi for $6 to the Hotel Ticuan. I watched enough videos that it felt like I had done this before. I arrived at Ticuan at 4:00 pm having left SD around 2:30, and then took a walk up Ave Revolucion to the arch and Zona Norte. Since I opted to go the escort route for my first time, I was just walking around to check out the scene. Plenty of SW's on the streets exactly as you see them in various youtube videos. On the way back, I picked up some Maxifort for $1. 60 per 100 MG at a random Pharmacia, then stopped for a beer at Norte Brewing which is a challenge to find. It was worth it though since the IPA was pretty good. Then I hit up Victors Liquors for some Tequila where I had a very enjoyable experience picking out a tequila including a sample in the store. As a first timer, I felt safe the entire time but of course, always had my city smarts on as I do in any city.

I had arranged an overnight with Mundo at cuminTJ. As all of you have indicated, he was very responsive and helped guide me to the best option. I emailed him last week ahead of the trip with various options and I decided to go with Habana as suggested by Mundo. She had good reviews that were a little dated but she was perfect for my first Tijuana experience. For me, the overnight experience is such a pleasure and Habana was as good as it gets for me.

In the morning, she headed off on her way and I headed back to SD. I was a bit worried about the border crossing since the border crossing website showed 2+ hour wait. I grabbed a taxi from the Ticuan for $6. The driver took me right up to the line which he assured me was going to be good. I was through security and onto a trolley in 30 minutes without sentri. I was at Ped East at 9:30 am. My biggest mistake was not getting a churo right at the beginning of the line. It all went very smoothly but I would definitely get Global entry for next time.

[Dogers69]

Have you been to Tijuana? Or you just post stuff that you see.

If you go there and don't deal with drugs, no one is going to kill you.

I got choked out standing in front of the street girls, and dropped head first while passed out. Unless they stabbed me in my head. Most likely they just dropped me head 1st. 4 North Carolina people got shot up kidnapped this week 10 minutes after entering mexixo. Everywhere you turn in Zona Norte is a bunch of people with high powered guns. Cartel body guards, policia, national guard, military, I seen many times hk shoulder to shoulder crowded and military walking through with machine guns bumping into people just going from front door to back door. I had cartel or police busting open my hk hotel with ski masks machine guns and bullet proof vests looking for someone. Theres a real danger in Tijuana its not accurate to say its safe anymore. Just too many guns ready to go off at any moment.

[Sol12]

Got medical pass and got through border by car in 25 minutes. Little longer than last time but still good.

Still no word on your Sentri pass?

[TomJackin]

I just read this:

"Tijuana, located in Baja Mexico just South of California, is the most dangerous city in the world. As of 2022, itÂ's the it has a concerning 138 murders per 100,000 people. ItÂ's controlled by the Sinaloa Cartel, which is why itÂ's such a murderous place. This is a city you never want to visit, ever, even though it attracts visitors because of its bullfighting and racetracks. That makes it sound even more dangerous, so stay as far away as possible..

Have you been to Tijuana? Or you just post stuff that you see.

If you go there and don't deal with drugs, no one is going to kill you.

[Turgid]

Did you have an actual point to make?

Yes, if you're into bullfighting and racetracks, stay away.

[Hadez]

My favorite loca from CDMX came to Tijuana last weekend. We spent a day in Tijuana and went to the Zona. Was a lot of fun.

She maybe enjoys the girls more than I do.

Spent a couple days doing Rosarito and Ensenada. Was cold but we had fun. Went to a few bars. Went to a few food places.

I did see more national guards then recent trips but I think there was a larger national guard pressense last Summer in this area. Can theorize based on some news reporting but not sure the exact reasons.

Got medical pass and got through border by car in 25 minutes. Little longer than last time but still good.

I felt safe the entire time.

[AmericanPi]

I just read this:

"Tijuana, located in Baja Mexico just South of California, is the most dangerous city in the world. As of 2022, itÂ's the it has a concerning 138 murders per 100,000 people. ItÂ's controlled by the Sinaloa Cartel, which is why itÂ's such a murderous place. This is a city you never want to visit, ever, even though it attracts visitors because of its bullfighting and racetracks. That makes it sound even more dangerous, so stay as far away as possible. ".

As a regular of Tijuana I had to Google this myself.

Dude just read one more article. Literally one. Any one. You'll find the truth all over. Yes Tijuana is a murder capital. But it's a big city. You stay in the nice areas you're fine. Tijuana has slums and cartel fights. You're unlikely to ever see either. You're most likely to see restaurants and families and street vendors.

It's like you don't got to LA and go to Compton.

[WombatEd2]

I just read this: "it attracts visitors because of its bullfighting and racetracks".

So that's what the attraction is! And here I thought it was mostly drawing *****mongers and foodies!

[AgaveBoy]

I just read this:

"Tijuana, located in Baja Mexico just South of California, is the most dangerous city in the world. As of 2022, itÂ's the it has a concerning 138 murders per 100,000 people. ItÂ's controlled by the Sinaloa Cartel, which is why itÂ's such a murderous place. This is a city you never want to visit, ever, even though it attracts visitors because of its bullfighting and racetracks. That makes it sound even more dangerous, so stay as far away as possible. ".

Did you have an actual point to make?

[Enter The V]

I just read this:

"Tijuana, located in Baja Mexico just South of California, is the most dangerous city in the world. As of 2022, itÂ's the it has a concerning 138 murders per 100,000 people. ItÂ's controlled by the Sinaloa Cartel, which is why itÂ's such a murderous place. This is a city you never want to visit, ever, even though it attracts visitors because of its bullfighting and racetracks. That makes it sound even more dangerous, so stay as far away as possible. ".

USA is more dangerous bud believe it.

[Turgid]

I just read this:

"Tijuana, located in Baja Mexico just South of California, is the most dangerous city in the world. As of 2022, itÂÂ's the it has a concerning 138 murders per 100,000 people. ItÂÂ's controlled by the Sinaloa Cartel, which is why itÂÂ's such a murderous place. This is a city you never want to visit, ever, even though it attracts visitors because of its bullfighting and racetracks. That makes it sound even more dangerous, so stay as far away as possible. ".

[AmericanPi]

Thank You, I park at border station parking and will use Pedeast based on your information.

They're both good.

If you have global entry it's the same. You walk up either way.

If you don't then it's just time of day. West is better but only open 6 am-2 pm.

[Dogers69]

Update March 3, 2023.

Adelita Bar still closed, Chicago Bar packed!

Adelita Bar, Est. 1962 Still closed, no word or sign on when it may open again. Word on the street Federal Police involved, so its might be pretty serious.

In other news, Chicago Bar more packed than I have ever seen it.

I didn't go to Hong Kong or Tropical, those places not fun for me anymore, aggressive meseros, and idiots "making it rain", and arrogant chicas asking too much for arriba. Because of all of that has ruined those places for me. (We are almost paying the same as we are in the US now).

Inflated egos on all sides ruin it for everyone.

I.

Chicago Club was fun for a while, but the meseros were getting aggressive there too. I understand they need to help the chicas hustle, but see'Mon. Man!

OG.

Its really not possible to find one of these bars with not aggressive waiters. Sometimes its better to just stay out of the places. For instance spend a night drinking in regular bars. Not that its easy to meet Tijuana woman in them but for your own mental piece of mind. Gringos, because of where they go, and where they stay, they see the constant hassle. Its too much to take sometimes a break, going to a revolution bar and having some beers is good, as it reminds you how your supposed to be treated.

[Orgasm Donor]

Update March 3, 2023.

Adelita Bar still closed, Chicago Bar packed!

Adelita Bar, Est. 1962 Still closed, no word or sign on when it may open again. Word on the street Federal Police involved, so its might be pretty serious.

In other news, Chicago Bar more packed than I have ever seen it.

I didn't go to Hong Kong or Tropical, those places not fun for me anymore, aggressive meseros, and idiots "making it rain", and arrogant chicas asking too much for arriba. Because of all of that has ruined those places for me. (We are almost paying the same as we are in the US now).

Inflated egos on all sides ruin it for everyone.

I.

Chicago Club was fun for a while, but the meseros were getting aggressive there too. I understand they need to help the chicas hustle, but see'Mon. Man!

OG.

[Scbb1]

Pedwest has no dedicated Sentri lane but you can walk past the entire line and there isn't a wait. Will take less than 5 m and most of that is walking.

I'm not sure where your car is but the walk from pedwest to the trolley station is 10-15 m.

Thank You, I park at border station parking and will use Pedeast based on your information.