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[QUOTE=Travv;1997002]My guess is the management of La Perla decided they can make more money selling fish and fajitas than scrambled eggs or omelets, so they are hiding the breakfast menu. Breakfasts are still there but you have to request the breakfast you want without the menu. I saw an American eating a shrimp omelet last Wednesday with fried potatoes and fried beans, so I ordered the same with a glass of orange juice. About 100 pesos. Tip: also avoid the shrimp burger with fries on the La Perla menu. The shrimp burger meat tasted like fried peas and fell apart easily. I gave up on mine after a few bites. La Perla has great breakfasts and guacamole and salsa but the fish dishes are so-so, IMO.[/QUOTE]The omelets are well stuffed at La Perla and a great value. In the past I would grab both a regular menu and a breakfast menu. The desayuno menu has a larger selection of omelets but as I recall, there's a breakfast-type omelet on one page of the regular menu that I prefer over all the omelet options on the breakfast menu.

Glad you mentioned La Perla's guacamole. They offer a large oval plate of guacamole that is very good and very cheap. Last time I was in La Perla IIRC it was priced at something like 45 pesos (around $2). There's a group of mongers that I usually eat dinner with, usually at cheap places inside La Zona. If my amigo Diego is in town, he will always stop at La Perla and get an order of guacamole (to go) to bring to our table at other LZ restaurants. It is also not unusual for Diego to bring a bottle of wine that he bought in Orange County for his dinners in Tijuana. Many of the small restaurants in LZ don't carry these food items and have no problem with customers bringing it with them to supplement their dinner orders in the restaurants. Diego's an old Tijuana vet & is always making these type of arrangements.

[QUOTE=EagleRoamer;1997098]I have walked up and down the ally and did a search on google maps but still can't find it.

Thanks.[/QUOTE]I think there is no sign. It is about where Adelita is but on the alley side. The girls near by should be able to tell you.

It's in the middle, on the North side of the alley, between bars Valentina and Capuruchi. There are no signs. The office is at the end of a long, narrow corridor between the 2 bars.

The rooms are upstairs above bar Capuruchi. Each has a large wall mirror which makes it very nice to watch your own porn.

Karina is a hot girl, but very shy. I turned her face and made her watch herself being fucked in the mirror. She got very horny; her pussy got wet and sloppy. After she could not take her eyes off the mirror and was panting at the end.

Juri hangs out in front in front of bar Capuruchi. She's an exotic-looking girl with hard body, perky natural Bee cups and tight pussy. She would suck me bareback, alternately looking up at me with her lusty eyes. She would do DFK and sex in any style for 200 pesos (about $10). It's very nice to pound that wet and tight pussy.

[QUOTE=EagleRoamer;1997098]I have walked up and down the ally and did a search on google maps but still can't find it.

Thanks.[/QUOTE]

La Perla is a seafood place. It serves quite a few fresh and delicious dishes.

My favorites are the cold dishes of mixed seafood, shrimp, squid, clam etc. Blanched and marinaded in a lime and pepper dressing. I think it's called Botanas. The seafood cocteles of cockles, clams and shrimp are also very fresh and delicious. They serve free and unlimited delicious hot seafood consomme, which is seafood broth to go with the food. Ask for it.

Breakfast is very good with eggs, sausages, potato, toasts, tortillas, coffee and orange juice, all for under 75 pesos. La Perla is the only place in La Zona that can make a lean, non greasy, clean-tasting American breakfast.

It's very nice sitting under the authentic thatched roof, by the windows, having a fresh meal washed down with a couple cold beers, served by hot, smiling meseras, watching the comedies and dramas played out on the streets of La Zona. I would go there a lot more often if they stop the loud brass bands from insulting and torturing customers's ears and eyes every night. But the paisanos and rancheros like to dance with their beefy chicas to that music in between dishes. Hehe.

Life is good!

[QUOTE=Oosik;1997143]Thanks for the info! I'll probably give it another try tomorrow. I did like the food, it was just a little confusing. I think I blundered right past the menu pile, sort of thinking that it was there for the staff.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=Ctytek;1997200]This is hilarious. If you go to Street View on google maps. You can actually zoom in on a gordita working the corner.[/QUOTE]The googlemaps pictures of the alley were taken in January 2016 (13 months ago). The Eduardo Hotel still had its old (former) facade, with six different chicas standing in front of that hotel's building. Edith is the tall thin chica standing the closest to the Eduardo's entrance (black top, powder blue pants).

As for EagleRoamer, who was having trouble locating Hotel Mini:

[QUOTE=EagleRoamer;1997098]I have walked up and down the alley and did a search on google maps but still can't find it.

Thanks.[/QUOTE]If you go back to the alley on googlemaps, you will see the red-tiled entrances to Bar Valentina and the hotel above it, To the immediate east google maps next shows a storefront to what used to be a small tienda, but was (at that time) all covered's in plywood for renovations. To the immediate east of that plywood covered construction area are two small entrances. The first entrance is to Hotel Mini and the second entrance (under the blue awning) is to Bar La Capirucha.

I need a clean and safe family or business hotel in zona Rio something in the mid price the Ticuan is too much dough $90 a night maybe something basic between $40 to $60 max a night including tax. Looking for a hotel with good surroundings from walking distance to xoxo and taco stand and plenty of taxi service?

[QUOTE=HornyTraveler;1997616]I need a clean and safe family or business hotel in zona Rio something in the mid price the Ticuan is too much dough $90 a night maybe something basic between $40 to $60 max a night including tax. Looking for a hotel with good surroundings from walking distance to xoxo and taco stand and plenty of taxi service?[/QUOTE]You could try the hotel Nelson. It's right next to the Arch.

[QUOTE=Member#2041;1997690]You could try the hotel Nelson. It's right next to the Arch.[/QUOTE]Hotel Caesars is also an option.

[QUOTE=HornyTraveler;1997616]I need a clean and safe family or business hotel in zona Rio something in the mid price the Ticuan is too much dough $90 a night maybe something basic between $40 to $60 max a night including tax. Looking for a hotel with good surroundings from walking distance to xoxo and taco stand and plenty of taxi service?[/QUOTE]Good luck with that! The closest you'll come is the Hacienda del Rio, but that will be slightly over $60. Where did you come up with that budget? $40 in the Zona Rio, one of the most desirable locations in Tijuana?

Final night. Again no Paola but after half an hour of browsing at HK without finding anything remarkable (9 PM on a Friday: I expected better) I headed out for a second look because the most groping my privates were getting were from the security guy so why not get some more? Just as I was passing the Butt Display Ramp, which featured my refusal from last night, I got grabbed by a little thing, "Hi! Remember me? ".

Frankly, no, and I definitely would have. But as the conversation continued I was pretty sure that this wasn't a scam. I've known girls to do that to get the guy talking so he doesn't "insult" them by not remembering. No, she legitimately thought I was someone else, which is pretty scary when I think of what I look like. Her name was, and this is a very, very vague spelling, Hermayolie, pronounced HER-MAYO-LEE. Not an absolute knockout, but by my taste the best there at the time, though as I did not spot her in my patrols I have to admit there could have been better lurking in the shadows. One drink led to second and we were off to the room for sex after a truly bracing, icy shower. "You pay extra! I have to find dick! ".

Again, the dreaded CBJ, though fairly well administered, even with the butt hole probing that is pretty common in BKK oilies but apparently not here. Not overly wild about that technique, but kudos to her for trying it. The compensation for the accursed CBJ was watching her ride afterwards, cute medium titties a-bouncing. And well they should: I was low on pesos so I did a hybrid payment of pesos and dollars and completely screwed it up. I deserved some good bounces as Hermayolie is probably heading back to her hometown in a Ferrari right now.

I got up too late for La Perla, instead hoofing it through the drizzle to PedWest which was absolutely dead at 9:30 on Saturday morning. I found that things had changed in the last few months and the wonderful rickety elevated walkway was a thing of the past. Hopefully not a lot of people perished when that happened. One is instead sent through a maze: down from the bridge, through a plaza, across an empty block, up again, down the second half of the old passage to the spiral and onwards to find the cheese. I liked the more direct rickety route, but then I don't have a lot to live for so YMMV.

So it was a good trip. I think I would enjoy it a lot more if I visited more often and got more comfortable. The regulars' reports here have been an awesome help: without them I would have probably been a one trip wonder a few years ago. I could almost wish I lived in SAN or even LA except that would mean living in SAN or LA. For me to get laid in the evening in Tijuana I have to leave my house at 9 PM the previous night and probably get about two hours of sleep before coitus. So the first night is almost a throw-away: Yes, sex, but it's sort of zombie sex (I am not 21 anymore). If I'm going to waste a day I can get to Asia BUT business class costs about five times as much.

[QUOTE=Phordphan;1997879]Good luck with that! The closest you'll come is the Hacienda del Rio, but that will be slightly over $60. Where did you come up with that budget? $40 in the Zona Rio, one of the most desirable locations in Tijuana?[/QUOTE]You are right there is nothing for that money every price online is all bullshit I've called a bunch of zona Rio hotels and nothing less than $90 + tax a night the prices online don't match when you call.

I can go to the mansion but they don't let you leave and comeback again it is some stupid non sense policy. They told me you can stay until the next day but you can't go out to eat or walk around and return to your room WTF? What kind of friendly service is this and who the F. K are they to tell me if I can or can't go out.

I think I will look for other places when I get there.

Thanks Anyway.

There are hundreds putas in la Zona. Why are you so keen on Paola? Is it about her tiny size, tight, wet pussy? Just curious about your reasons.

Paola is always smiling her childish smile and is very popular. She probably goes in Cascada far more often than all other chicas in La Zona. So she was able to arrange to take her 20 peso hotel kick back each time. I have not seen Paola for 2 or 3 weekends. She may have gone home to Puebla.

You should have picked up Valentina in front of Azul instead. She's chatty and good-looking. Her assets are probably even better than Paola's. She's always oohhs, ahhhs as she gets excited and enjoys the sex. Also Joanna is another girl, pretty like a doll, in Cacsda back door.

The street girls tend to be nice, sweet, humble, acting natural in bed, whereas HK girls can act haughty like they are hot shit, and just do minimum they can get away with.

[QUOTE=Oosik;1998029]Final night. Again no Paola but after half an hour of browsing at HK without finding anything remarkable (9 PM on a Friday: I expected better) I headed out for a second look because the most groping my privates were getting were from the security guy so why not get some more?

about two hours of sleep before coitus. So the first night is almost a throw-away: Yes, sex, but it's sort of zombie sex (I am not 21 anymore). If I'm going to waste a day I can get to Asia BUT business class costs about five times as much.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=HornyTraveler;1998079]You are right there is nothing for that money every price online is all bullshit I've called a bunch of zona Rio hotels and nothing less than $90 + tax a night the prices online don't match when you call.

I can go to the mansion but they don't let you leave and comeback again it is some stupid non sense policy. They told me you can stay until the next day but you can't go out to eat or walk around and return to your room WTF? What kind of friendly service is this and who the F. K are they to tell me if I can or can't go out.

I think I will look for other places when I get there.

Thanks Anyway.[/QUOTE]Try Hotel Velario or Hotel La Villa de Zaragoza.

Both in your price range.

[QUOTE=HornyTraveler;1997616]I need a clean and safe family or business hotel in zona Rio something in the mid price the Ticuan is too much dough $90 a night maybe something basic between $40 to $60 max a night including tax. Looking for a hotel with good surroundings from walking distance to xoxo and taco stand and plenty of taxi service?[/QUOTE]There are numerous options in your budget on Revolution Ave. Easy access to ZN. But I was there couple of months ago and prices may have gone up. Worth trying.

I agree with everyone here that the $40-$60 price range is too low for hotels located in the Zona Rio area. That's why other posters continue to suggest hotels in Tijuana's centro area.

I think there's a few inexpensive hotels just a few blocks outside of the Zona Rio area, but I have no idea how good or bad they are:

Hotel Fiesta Tijuana [URL]https://www.booking.com/hotel/mx/fiesta-tijuana.html?aid=330632;label=msn-OB6MLt3WgU4a3G0IcvGdRA-2971220334%3Atikwd-16294120371%3Anes%3Amte%3Adec%3Aqsgrand%20hotel%20tijuana;sid=5732a31f4f568f21aa3467886c1331fd;all_sr_blocks=42485009_92037759_4_0_0;checkin=2017-02-14;checkout=2017-02-15;dest_id=-1705741;dest_type=city;dist=0;group_adults=2;highlighted_blocks=42485009_92037759_4_0_0;hpos=11;room1=A%2CA;sb_price_type=total;srfid=b1192397e778825ea2ad91429f0f3a8f041b28baX11;type=total;ucfs=1&[/URL].

Hotel Libertad [URL]https://www.booking.com/hotel/mx/libertad.html?aid=330632;label=msn-OB6MLt3WgU4a3G0IcvGdRA-2971220334%3Atikwd-16294120371%3Anes%3Amte%3Adec%3Aqsgrand%20hotel%20tijuana;sid=5732a31f4f568f21aa3467886c1331fd;checkin=2017-02-14;checkout=2017-02-15;room1=A[/URL], A;homd=1;atlas_src=hp_iw_title.

The two hotels mentioned above are inexpensive & just a few blocks outside of Zona Rio. Hotels in Centro are generally less costly than Zona Rio. You mentioned that you would stay in the Ticuan, which is in Centro, but you don't want to pay $90 a night. Why not consider the Aqua Rio hotel next door to the Ticuan? Their rates tend to be 1/3 the cost of the Ticuan. [URL]https://www.booking.com/hotel/mx/aqua-rio.html?aid=330632;label=msn-OB6MLt3WgU4a3G0IcvGdRA-2971220334%3Atikwd-16294120371%3Anes%3Amte%3Adec%3Aqsgrand%20hotel%20tijuana;sid=5732a31f4f568f21aa3467886c1331fd;all_sr_blocks=82998402_97079687_0_0_0;checkin=2017-02-14;checkout=2017-02-15;dest_id=-1705741;dest_type=city;dist=0;group_adults=2;highlighted_blocks=82998402_97079687_0_0_0;hpos=22;room1=A%2CA;sb_price_type=total;srfid=b1192397e778825ea2ad91429f0f3a8f041b28baX22;type=total;ucfs=1&[/URL].