Comments by OPIllini96

Couple of things I forgot to mention: 1) Currently, PedWest is open from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. for travelers heading into the U.S., and from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. for travelers going into Tijuana. It’s less congested than PedEast if you need to reduce your wait time. Speaking of which… 2) there’s a really good chance that you’ll encounter a lengthy line at either PedEast or PedWest heading back into San Ysidro, especially at PedEast in the mornings. Many Mexican citizens work and shop in the San Diego area and the line at PedEast can last anywhere between 1 to 5 hours, especially on holidays and weekends. However, you can avoid lengthy waits to cross if you have a Global Entry or Sentri card. GE/Sentri cardholders have a designated express line into the customs area and saves a significant amount of time. Otherwise, you’re likely going to need to leave as early as possible from TJ to avoid possibly missing your return flights home. I would say the best times to cross into the U.S. are between 9 pm and 4 am - the wait time is virtually nonexistent during that period. Just keep this in mind when you’re planning your trip home.

@owlyoung: that’s really good advice @justinyoo provided. I would add that in terms of how you dress, don’t dress up like a typical tourist w/fancy clothes and/or jewelry. A polo, tee shirt, or Hawaiian-style short sleeve shirt is perfectly fine, but I wouldn’t dress up in a suit and/or tie - no need for it. Nor would I wear any fancy or expensive shoes. Gym shoes or comfy loafers are ideal. The point is that you don’t want to draw attention to yourself in the ZN by dressing like a rich or flashy guy. In other words, if you dress like the locals would, you shouldn’t have any problem.

Love this Ron! You are a TJ legend my friend!

Good review as always @RonJax2. However, I’m still concerned about the sudden increase of the possibility of being forced to pay bribes to the local policia in the ZN red-light area. That’s not supposed to be happening as often as it has been lately. Here’s hoping this doesn’t turn into a long-term issue because I think it would eventually discourage mongers from visiting the ZN.

I am planning to go back in February for Super Bowl weekend, so we’ll see what happens then. For me, it’s a wait and see approach. Would I anticipate paying the FMM fee for entry into Mexico (which is something I have yet to do BTW)? Probably. But honestly I don’t see anything changing right away.

At least this visit to DG seemed much more tamer than your last one (still can’t believe you went through all that craziness with one of their chicas).

Simply an outstanding review @Zbott. I know a lot of us are critical of HK and its policies and pricing (myself included), but this shows once again that HK is still the gold standard of the ZN clubs.

@rugrat: Yeah, I think there’s a good chance if the $33 FMM fee eventually returns, but otherwise I don’t see things changing much if at all - at least in the short term.

Good review. I will make it a point to stop in on my next trip. I went here on my first TJ trip over three years ago. I had a mesera and went to the VIP room - lots of fun. Though I am curious about the Hotel Garcia next door (I believe that’s the one Puta is referring to).

Oh yeah, @PAFBABS. The meseras at La Gloria, Chicago Club, La Carreta, Gold Palace, and La Malquerida are all available for drinks and arriba (and I think if D&G has meseras it’d be possible there as well). I’ve had a few arribas with meseras in all except La Malquerida - and I’ve had drinks with them at all of them. For the most part, a lot of the meseras have better attitudes than the dancers in my opinion.

Outstanding review @justinyoo. Admittedly I’m one of those guys who are in such a hurry for arriba instead of taking time to truly get to know the girls. I like your strategy though; it seems to work for you. And like the other commenters, I don’t go to US clubs that much anymore as any TJ strip club is far and away the better experience IMO.

@justin: I would try La Caretta and Gold Palace. They’re honestly both better and livelier in the evenings. I’ve had fun at both places.

Excellent review! CC is very underrated and I wish more guys would go visit.

Good report @JayhawkJohn. When walking, I usually stay within the area - Constitucion on the east, Ninos Heroes on the west, Coahuila on the north, and the alley on the south. You’re generally able to walk this area with no problems, which is why I was surprised when @PutaTester got stopped by the bandits with badges on Ninos Heroes a couple of weeks ago. Personally, I have never had any issues with the police, but any time I go outside the above-mentioned area, I take a cab. Would rather pay $5 or $10 to go to any restaurants on Revolucion in Zona Centro than get shaken down by the BWB by the Arch/Hotel Nelson.

@mmvucd: Rizo is definitely the quieter of the two big Zona Norte hotels (Cascadas being the other). No din at all coming from the bars and streets especially in the rooms located in the back. Wifi is solid as well. I’ve stayed in both and prefer Rizo.

Good report. If you go to the other Zona Norte clubs - besides HK that is - you’ll find better value for arriba.

> Gammanu95 likely you are right, selective enforcement maybe driven by a competitor. My suspicion exactly PT. How about a competitor whose initals are “HK”? Wouldn’t surprise me if eventually HK takes over Adelita’s property and completes building its empire.

Good report. Rooms are $40 for arriba. Sounds like you had a real nice time with that lady. Also, that’s sage advice that mesero gave you. Never thought of it that way.

Nice report. Weekends are definitely hectic - I’ve found that the earlier part of the week (Monday through Wednesday) to be a more relaxed atmosphere as simply put there aren’t nearly as many guys going and many girls are open to more negotiations for arriba. And the VIP card, if used Mondays and Tuesdays, gives you an even better discount on the hotel rooms. If you can go earlier in the week, it’s to your advantage. But (I know a lot of us - myself included - have complained about the prices girls are charging for arriba lately) any time you can go, HK is still the gold standard in the Zona Norte.

As usual, a really good, solid report, Pafbabs.

@Powerman: wise choice. I’m definitely getting a money belt before my next trip.

Nice report Justin! Yeah, definitely need to eat something if you’re going to be drinking a bit; it helps you feel more sober.

> I guess I'm going to have to use the sock and shoe trick. Or get a money belt that is easily hidden. PT is also right when he says only take the money that you’re budgeting for the day. I’d go a step further: if you’re at HK/Cascadas and you’re doing two arribas for each day, take half of your budgeted amount for the first one and the other half for the second.

> If you come in through PedWest there's a Roma Farmacía right across the street as you exist the turnstiles from customs that is very convenient. I know there’s a Roma across the street from the PedEast exit where all the taxis are, but I didn’t know that there was one by PedWest too.

Geez, that’s awful PT. While not surprised it happened, I’m shocked about WHERE it took place. I’d expect that on Revolucion by the Arch, but not there in the heart of the Red Light District. And as Ron alluded to, something like this makes guys want to remain in Hotel Cascadas/HK or Rizo/TB instead of going to the other clubs, just to try to ensure it doesn’t happen to them.