Bars:
NOTE: You must pay attention to the street signs. You may see “Flores Magon” and presume that is the name of the street. You may also see a “6” in the corner. All this means is that at one time it was Calle 6 (Sixth Street) and was later also named in honor of something else. This information does help you navigate through the city.
Boby’s, Avenida Francisco Madero. Zona centro. Between Articulo 123 and Boulevard Benito Juarez. One of the local’s favorites, particularly on Wednesdays when they have 2 for 1 cerveza. Mostly men, no transvestis allowed. Two bars, friendly. A Kenito favorite!
Club Colibre, Avenida Revolution at Calle 2/Calle Segundo. Upstairs, enter off Revolution even though the bar takes the entire second floor of the corner. Daily happy hour. Pretty large, nice open feel with window seats open to the street below. Friendly, lots of specials. A Kenito Favorite!
El Ranchero Bar, Plaza Santa Cecilia #769. This is the Plaza where the landmark Stainless Steel Arch is located, between Calle 1 and 2/Avenida Revolution and Avenida Constitution. This is a cruisy bar most weekend nights; the most likely place to find hustlers (mayates) and for that reason has had a less than glowing reputation unless you are looking for that. Long history. Transvesti friendly. Most of the action is upstairs, but for the practiced cruiser, also look down stairs. 2 for 1 cerveza Wednesdays.
El Taurino Bar, Corner of Calle 1 and Avenida Constitution. (Avenida Constitution runs parallel to Avenida Revolution, one block to the west.) Old style neighborhood Mexican bar, and a good place for meeting a real “local.”
Los Equipales, Calle 7/Galena #8236, east of Avenida Revolution and across the street from Jai Alai fonton. Drag, or “Transvesti” show starts at midnight, Fridays and Saturdays. Dancing after, usually around 2 AM. Most of the action here is after the shows when the dancing begins.
Fusion, This is the combination of the clubs Xtasis and Cagamamas. Calle Larroque #213. What once was two bars, Xtasis and Cagamama eventually joined hands and now is a full marriage. The Xtasis side still has hunky guy strippers with a full on strip show weekends around 2 AM. The X also has a darkroom with several neighborhoods, some with small private rooms, but all very dark. Cagamama still puts on transvesti shows at 9 PM and Midnight. Full bars, dancing, club music , videos and cruising on dark, winding catwalks.
Zky Blue, 735 Avenida Francisco Madero. Zona centro. This is between Articulo 123 and Boulevard Benito Juarez, and directly across the street from Bobi’s Bar. This is the newest of Tijuana’s bars, opened in 2008, boasting of the latest sound and light technology; strippers, VIP room, dark room, and a live shower on the main floor. Parking lot right in front if space available.
Villa Garcia, Plaza Santa Cecilia #751. Next door to El Ranchero…same thing without the “class.” Some people like it, some don’t. Transvesti friendly.
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