Tijuana Reports

[QUOTE=BearBare;2957732]Sorry, I've been frequenting another board and not getting over here as often.

TB is a bit odd. At Adelitas, you can see the same girls over and over and prob multiple years. However, I've been hitting TB every weekend for last 5-6 weeks (goin to Tijuana tomorrow but won't hit TB this time) and its usually NOT the same. I sort of pick out a favorite but then I won't see them a 3rd time.

That said, the girls are quality. Don't expect Hong Kong but if you like young (19-25) Latinas, youll find at least one. Just grad a 2 for 1 beer for $3. 50 or so, grab a table and just chill awhile. Fichas (drinks) for the girls are about $8 and then you can drag your fav on the dance floor or whatever she's up for at the tables. Going upstairs there is variable around $60-80 but be ready for the doorman to ask a $1 for nothing.

I mostly like the renovation. The lighting is good, don't sit right next to the DJ as the subwoofer is crazy hard hitting which gets annoying. I usually sit by the dance floor.[/QUOTE]Back when I was a Tijuana regular, Tropical had the reputation as the FOB (Fresh Off the Bus) club in the Zona. Sounds like it still is.

[QUOTE=BearBare;2957732]Sorry, I've been frequenting another board and not getting over here as often.

TB is a bit odd. At Adelitas, you can see the same girls over and over and prob multiple years. However, I've been hitting TB every weekend for last 5-6 weeks (goin to Tijuana tomorrow but won't hit TB this time) and its usually NOT the same. I sort of pick out a favorite but then I won't see them a 3rd time.

That said, the girls are quality. Don't expect Hong Kong but if you like young (19-25) Latinas, youll find at least one. Just grad a 2 for 1 beer for $3. 50 or so, grab a table and just chill awhile. Fichas (drinks) for the girls are about $8 and then you can drag your fav on the dance floor or whatever she's up for at the tables. Going upstairs there is variable around $60-80 but be ready for the doorman to ask a $1 for nothing.

I mostly like the renovation. The lighting is good, don't sit right next to the DJ as the subwoofer is crazy hard hitting which gets annoying. I usually sit by the dance floor.[/QUOTE]BareB. Mucho gracia senor! I will be visit this weekend, maybe Sunday and check it out!

Thanks again ******.

TTM.

It is very possible they are being paid to launder the money and circulate the drug money back into the economy. There was this restaurant I went to a few times. Never had more than 1 or 2 customers but always fully staffed. Been in business forever but finally closed a few years back. I never figured out how they stayed in business until afterwards that people told me what was happening there. Currency exchange entirely possible.

[QUOTE=AvgUSA;2958266]This is a grand idea. But it begs the question, obviously the mexicans know the daily banking exchange rate, and any currency exchange I've been to in the world has given a lower rate, or taken a fee / commission. So how are these currency exchanges stay afloat if they are losing money?[/QUOTE]

Does anyone know if we can cross back into the US with a drivers license? Or are those days over? My buddy forgot to re new his passport for a bachelor party next week and the SD strip club scene is pretty lame.

[QUOTE=AsianWonder269;2962030]Does anyone know if we can cross back into the US with a drivers license? Or are those days over? My buddy forgot to re new his passport for a bachelor party next week and the SD strip club scene is pretty lame.[/QUOTE]I'm pretty sure you can't cross the border with a DL by foot anymore but I have crossed back with just DL when crossing back by automobile. And this was back in January of this year. I still brought my birth certificate as a back up plan, but they didn't ask for it. The border agent did ask me a few questions but he let me cross. Hope this helps.

[blue]As an ExPat I'm up on stuff like this. What you can't do is cross EASILY. A US Citizen cannot be denied entry into the USA for any reason. However; the time you spend making the entry can get pretty fucking long if you can't document that you are a US Citizen.

I personally wouldn't go without a PP or PP card but a US Citizen can't be denied entry. Sooner or later (mostly later) they have to let you in.

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[QUOTE=regspace;2960454]It is very possible they are being paid to launder the money and circulate the drug money back into the economy. There was this restaurant I went to a few times. Never had more than 1 or 2 customers but always fully staffed. Been in business forever but finally closed a few years back. I never figured out how they stayed in business until afterwards that people told me what was happening there. Currency exchange entirely possible.[/QUOTE]Okay this is how the currency exchange works. When I got to San Ysidro Friday afternoon the exchange places in San Ysidro were giving 18.23 pesos per dollar but in an instant they all changed to 17.92 before I could get to the window. Selling pesos fpr dollars was at 18.53. In Tijuana the exchange places were giving 17.70 pesos per dollar and you could sell back for 17.98. With American greenbacks in your pocket buy in San Ysidro. When leaving Mexico sell in Tijuana. You may think it's only a matter of a few bucks but over time it adds up. I took out pesos at an ATM that afternoon and received 18.60 pesos per dollar for my $500 and sold back in Rosarito for 17.86 so the profit was 500 X. 74 so I made 370 pesos. If you intend to spend $500 in your mongering trip use a debit card at a Tijuana ATM to receive more pesos. In my example the difference was 18.60 versus 17.92 times 500 equals 340 pesos more.

[QUOTE=AsianWonder269;2962030]Does anyone know if we can cross back into the US with a drivers license? Or are those days over? My buddy forgot to re new his passport for a bachelor party next week and the SD strip club scene is pretty lame.[/QUOTE]Admin covered re-entry. I've seen reports of addicts who roam Tijuana streets are seen at border crossing coming back and making it through (except the one guy who demanded to speak to a drug dog and wanted to know if the German Shepard spoke English or German. He did come in but in handcuffs).

You will have issues going into Tijuana as they now ask for your travel documenta. If you look Latino and / or want to chance it, just stay left and walk through the "locals" line. Last Saturday I saw a few trying to enter Mexico get diverted but not sure why.

[QUOTE=TJDog;2958430]Back when I was a Tijuana regular, Tropical had the reputation as the FOB (Fresh Off the Bus) club in the Zona. Sounds like it still is.[/QUOTE]Yes, that's still generally a safe bet. The dress code is a bit conservative as you won't find the common attire of HK or AB at TB. However I think this is why I've seen daytime AB and HK girls just chilling at TB in "civvie" clothes after their shift (about 6-7pm). You can go talk to them but they generally just drink buckets of beer and watch people dance (girl shows and then general grope-fest mongers with bar girls).

Its a cool place. I've noticed when I walk in I think, "theres no one here I find hot," (by HK standards) but after about 20-30 minutes you start noticing a flavor you like. The trick is to grab them before the Chinese guys do (nicknamed Chinos). Ive seem them pull out a wad of bills at least 5inches thick. I am amazed they dont get rolled by the policia and everyone else before they get to the clubs.

[QUOTE=BearBare;2962435]Admin covered re-entry. I've seen reports of addicts who roam Tijuana streets are seen at border crossing coming back and making it through (except the one guy who demanded to speak to a drug dog and wanted to know if the German Shepard spoke English or German. He did come in but in handcuffs).

You will have issues going into Tijuana as they now ask for your travel documenta. If you look Latino and / or want to chance it, just stay left and walk through the "locals" line. Last Saturday I saw a few trying to enter Mexico get diverted but not sure why.[/QUOTE]About a month or two ago I was walking through into USA when I noticed one of these addicts / bum sitting in the secondary lounge. All of a sudden this wack job just starts causing a scene. This guy looked rough. I was at the point where they gave me my I'd back and was walking around by the X-ray machine. So I had a front row view. This guy starts throwing mock haymakers at the agents as each one got near him. Finally they surrounded him and probably thought ok which one is going to take this guy down. He was getting unruly and looked like he hadn't bathed in a month. By this time I was told move along so out I went shaking my head. Guy was probably in secondary getting searched for drugs. Glad it wasn't me who had to touch that dude. Never did see the ending. Moe.

[QUOTE=TJDog;2958430]Back when I was a Tijuana regular, Tropical had the reputation as the FOB (Fresh Off the Bus) club in the Zona. Sounds like it still is.[/QUOTE]I was told some years back that girls who go to work in the zona from the interior of Mexico always start out at TB and I think this is still the case. After they get broke in here then they move across the street to HK, AB or even las chavelas. I don't hang in TB much these days but I have met chicas in this place who just drink and dance. No al hotel. Nowadays if I do pop in there it's just for a couple beers and then I'm out. Like the above post I don't find anyone attractive in this club and it's been years since I took one upstairs. I will say that I really like the hotel above this bar which I think is called rizo de orro for when I need to crash for an overnite. It's probably my favorite hotel in the zona. Moe.

A spur of the moment work trip has me coming to San Diego. I don't have time to get a passport or any other special I'd. Can I get into Mexico and back into the US (more importantly!) with just a driver's license? Any other recommendations from my fellow mongers? I'll be so close to Tijuana that I'd hate to miss the opportunity to visit.

Hello fellow monger from Las Vegas. I was wondering if anyone can tell me how I can get access to Tijuana amigos website. If anyone has an account there that they would lend me since I am only in san diego for 3 days I would be willing to help anyone out for some cheap cuties in Las Vegas.

[QUOTE=Fanofhg22;2966920]A spur of the moment work trip has me coming to San Diego. I don't have time to get a passport or any other special I'd. Can I get into Mexico and back into the US (more importantly!) with just a driver's license? Any other recommendations from my fellow mongers? I'll be so close to Tijuana that I'd hate to miss the opportunity to visit.[/QUOTE]NO! Do not even waste your time going down to the border and try and cross INTO MEX without a passport or a passport card. They will turn you away with just a drivers lic. Also, there have been numerous posts about this subject since the laws changed last fall. Feel free to scroll back to the end of last year / beginning of this year. Moe.

[QUOTE=TheEuro;2966950]Hello fellow monger from Las Vegas. I was wondering if anyone can tell me how I can get access to Tijuana amigos website. If anyone has an account there that they would lend me since I am only in san diego for 3 days I would be willing to help anyone out for some cheap cuties in Las Vegas.[/QUOTE]All you have to do is join up. No fee as far as I know.

[QUOTE=Fanofhg22;2966920]A spur of the moment work trip has me coming to San Diego. I don't have time to get a passport or any other special I'd. Can I get into Mexico and back into the US (more importantly!) with just a driver's license? Any other recommendations from my fellow mongers? I'll be so close to Tijuana that I'd hate to miss the opportunity to visit.[/QUOTE]If you go into Tijuana with your rental car, then there is no doc check. It is OK to come back into US with just driver's license. You may get a very brief lecture when you cross back by the US boarder agent.