Zona Norte Tijuana Scams & More Bad News!

[@robertmaes5046]

I been going to Hk since 2004 and I have good relations with staff😃 one night me and my cousin went with $40 and was there from 11pm till 8am . Waiters kept sneaking us beers from people that left the closed beers . Best night ever

[@titodenino]

thats funny i have a cousin that works at HK since 2005... he told me one night 2 Americans came in and they just gave them tap water in customers leftover beers for $40 they served them all night till 10:45 am the next day!!

[@godjhaka7376]

Sounds like you did a lot of watching and not a lot of fkn

[@expatatlarge5286]

Point is tho..they shouldn't be even scamming. That's why tourists don't wanna come and spend money. Their loss not ours.

[@gilbertotorres8657]

Pussy overweighs risk of being scammed. Especially with there being no girls of hong kong quality in the USA

[@alred6568]

The change scam has been happening forever. The first time it happened to me was in 83. This still happens in ALL THE BARS.

[@byronbishop8390]

Thanks Luke! Good, solid information about TJ. Scams!

[@jmtopete100]

I've been threatened about 5 times with them towing my car. Years ago they made me nervous. Now I just tell them to hurry up so I can see the judge and get my car. At that point, they always just give me my license back and send me on my way.

[@TRider09]

Never drive across. Walk and uber

[@jmtopete100]

@@TRider09 I've been driving across the border for over twelve years. Go to a lot of places when I'm down there (Rosarito and Puerto Nuevo), apart from zona norte. To me, the biggest issue with driving, is driving back into the USA. The vehicle lines have taken up to 4.5 hours. Average is about 1.5 hours wait to cross back. Couple of times I have walked, the pedestrian lane has also been about 1 hour to cross. My leg is currently recovering from an accident, but I do plan on walking across once I am able, if I am just going to zona norte. Tired of the vehicle wait when returning.

[@TRider09]

@@jmtopete100 True that driving back is a bitch. Walking back is easy after 7pm but in the morning and afternoon its hectic 1.5hr wait.

[@SuperVladamere]

Why would you drive there. If you're just going to TJ then walk in

[@lexstacks6944]

Me and my buddy got scammed by the policia there about a year ago. They had my friend in the police car. He was caught pissing in an alley. Anyways I was told to follow them to the police station. They stopped on some random street and told us for $140 we wont have to see a judge. We paid it, and they let him go right there.. was so weird. Total scam. TJ is fun tho

[@chrislandry8222]

How can you hate on a guy who brings you straight fire 🔥 every video without editing! Not to mention streams live on youtube and answers his subscribers questions. The answer is you can't! Everything Luke has mentioned is 💯 on point, I've been going to TJ for the last 15 years and have experienced a lot of what he talks about on his channel.

[@lukepowell5534]

Thanks bro.....also guys some of the comments youtube automatically filters out....just cuz I see it doesnt mean it stays up....lol .

[@SoCal9705]

1. Since he didn't send the beers back it can't be said it was a scam. Maybe the waiter misunderstood? Just decline and send back. NEVER drink a beer brought to you already opened, they can drug you. Only drink if opened at the table, otherwise ask for another - all the honest waiters expect this. NEVER get rude or hostile with a waiter, they can all beat the crap out of you together. 2. DO re-use a cabbie if you know and trust him - they sometimes befriend you. If you ask to go to AB and they say it's closed, just be nice and say that you're not going in, just a drop off point. Culturally this is much better, politely refuse and deflect, never get rude or hostile. 3. If you are searched by cops, hold your money in your hand - cops expect this. NEVER leave it in your pocket. same for any valuables (phone). NEVER flash cash. Bring small bills and have them ready to go without pulling out your wallet. But do tip your waiters $1. 4. Avoid driving in TJ. Walk over and cab, this avoids many potential problems. You can park at a trolley station one stop or two north, and take the trolley down to the border to eliminate expensive parking situations.

[@HomerSimpson-tq3ym]

DEFENETLY AVOID DRIVING IN TJ... If you hurt somebody you will be arrested until the court is over A YEAR LATER!

[@Luis-ht4tl]

Another scam is coming back to the US,it happened to me,there’s no signs where to go to start getting in line to cross,so I asked this guy where the line starts,he jumped in the back of my pick up truck,and started directing me,where to go,and at the end,he wanted 20 dls for the favor, it happened very fast;so what I did the next time, I asked a taxi driver how much he would charge me to follow him,to take me to get to the end of the line. also don’t feel sorry for the vendors they will harass you.

[@Slipknot-fm8zl]

New subscriber and look forward to catching up on all your videos

[@alred6568]

Good advice. The best advice is to never give a twenty or bigger at bars. Also, get your own drinks. Some meseros love to fuck with drinks. Go to the bar and get your beer. Trust me. Shit happens from bar to your drink. Some meseros are total haters. Especially if you are Latino spending dollars. That really stings in their world. Thanks for keeping it real.

[@currenteventsenthusiast9477]

Luke I forgot to tell you I was in Cascadas and met some random dude and I mentioned you. He said he watches your stuff too and we both said what’s up it’s your boy Luke!! You are gaining celebrity status down there

[@Brenryz]

what business does he have going to other countries this year anyway during Corona. He probably doesn't even wear his chin diaper.

[@brunoknight5936]

Then does that mean we should not go to a donkey show if someone in tj mentions it? Should we also avoid purchasing a spanish fly in tj?

[@johnladoe6860]

Last time I went in JAN 2020, I experienced the old taxi driver scam. Told taxi driver to take me to Ped West, I get in, he misses the left turn and drives toward the other ped east. He takes an exit, no other cars, cop's flash lights. I get out, he searches my wallet, ask if I am drunk...ect...ect...Cop took 20$, only had about 60-80 dollars total. Than the POS taxi cab driver drives to ped West, so pissed, knew he was working with cop. So be careful of them taxi drivers.

[@blackstealth2]

Doesn’t hurt to learning a bit more than the usual Spanish. I’m not sure about the guy getting a bucket of beer story. Must have been language misunderstanding. Una cerveza = (1) one beer Una cubeta = (1) one bucket With the loud noise, cerveza and cubeta might sound the same. Just a theory. Also, the girl probably egged him on to get a bucket and dude just said yes

[@hOttOddYfAiLz]

I just got robbed this morning and at the border yesterday. It’s my second day in. I did my immigration fee online before I came to the country but because it wasn’t printed out they couldn’t stamp it. Had to pay again. This morning I left my hotel and went one block north for coffee. Cop pulled me over frisked me checked all my pockets. Only had cash, my coffee and my phone. Put me in the car pulled into an alley and made me pay $30 US for no ID. I told him “my hotel is right there”. I could see it. Didn’t matter. I’m trying to enjoy my stay here and I’ve read all about these scams for days before including all your videos but it’s getting difficult and it’s only day 2 of 9. I’ll come back and update if I change my mind. I’m not loud or boisterous but I can be assertive and I’m very polite to all the locals and girls. Wish me luck.

[@lukepowell5534]

Dude, you gotta keep your Id on you, Ive said 1000 times... And the immigration fee online? Are u serious??? Your killing me smalls

[@hOttOddYfAiLz]

@@lukepowell5534 Thanks man! I’m working on my wallet now and putting a little note inside it with the info from your previous vid with the tourist corruption info. Yes, I should have been more cautious but a block away didn’t seem like a big risk at the time. Thanks for your info and vids man. It’s already saved me tons of troubles and cash. I appreciate you. “Smalls “ great reference. 🤣

[@lukepowell5534]

@@hOttOddYfAiLz have fun and it sounds like your only down 60 dollars so that's just the cost of doing business in mexico

[@hOttOddYfAiLz]

@@lukepowell5534 It sure is. Again, thanks for your help to everyone. It’s a big deal.

[@TRider09]

Thanks for the update my man! I was there for the last 2 days, all went well now once again at Adelitas. I asked the waiter that knows me pretty well If he had DON JULIO 70. He said yes. I ordered beer and a shot of Don julio 70....when I took that shot it was some cheap shit NOT don Julio -_-

[@cyber5677]

😂.

[@donjulio8807]

Hey I'm not cheap SHITTT br0!! 😂😂😂😂

[@TRider09]

@@donjulio8807 he didn't give me you. He gave me some cheap shit but I paid for Don Julio loll

[@donjulio8807]

@@TRider09 🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼😁😁😁👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@TRider09]

@@donjulio8807 your the guy from Adelitas aren't you.

[@godjhaka7376]

Im coming to TJ in January Luke! You right, must better ans cheaper than vegas /nevada

[@chrislandry8222]

No way Luke, my buddy and I got scammed by that same guy it was like 10 years ago. We were J walking in zona norte and he walked up to us and said he was a police officer. He told us his police car was around the corner and told us if we didn't pay $20 he was going to take us to jail. He matched the same exact description!

[@lukepowell5534]

Hajajaj he was something else....hahahaja

[@expatatlarge5286]

@@lukepowell5534 damn Luke u just gave me an idea..lmao

[@lkabong5529]

Yeah but the question is what do you actually do in that situation?

[@elsteezus]

Luke, you gotta advocate for uber usage in tj. Safer, cheaper and more discreet

[@user-qj6nx9ss7v]

The taxi mafia hates Uber. Ride in the front seat of an Uber. Don't get in if the guy has stickers or an Uber light. You could get hurt.

[@brian012281]

I always use Uber. It’s true at the border they don’t want to pick you up near all the taxis because they are hated by the taxi companies, but that doesn’t mean you can’t use them. Always make sure the plate number matches what it says on the Uber app and make sure the driver has done a lot of rides. I’ve seen u we drivers in Mexico with over 7k rides. I’d trust those ones all day

[@user-qj6nx9ss7v]

@@brian012281 It's not about trusting the driver. They murder uber drivers and their passengers all the time. In Rosarito several got killed in a weeks time. Shot right in the head.

[@brian012281]

B maybe when Uber first started in Mexico but that shit hasn’t happened in years. Traveling by taxi or Uber or even walking in tj can be dangerous dude. Sad to say but shit can happen to you just sitting down in a restaurant there. You have risks anyway you look at it

[@juliangomez1778]

That happened to in Chicago he brought me the bucket I told him only 1 lmao

[@rodrigomondingo6553]

awesome channel and info, Luke!! makes me want to go down there!!

[@lukepowell5534]

Go for it!

[@tjed1071]

Some waiter try this one on me... I ordered I drink and I paid him with a 20 dollar bill and he said... “ let me go get change” and he waited about 8 or 10 minutes and came back with change for a 10 dollar bill instead of the 20 I gave him and I said... I gave you a 20 dollar bill not a 10, and he goes... no I’m sure it was a10 dollar bill, and I told him just gime my change or I’m going to talk to one of the managers and right there he gave the 10 dollars, so now each time I order when I pay I say... do you have change for a 20? that keeps them from doing that to you especially if you been drinking.

[@hOttOddYfAiLz]

This comment helped me already. I could see the miscommunication was going to land me in places I wish I hadn’t at Adelitas so I specifically asked for change and named my denomination.

[@maynordj]

Never been scammed. Never worn a "Money Belt" never had 1 issue ever in TJ. If you need Luke's advice? Don't go to TJ

[@EL-kf8nq]

I’ve been down there 50 times over the last 20 years, never once had a problem. If you act like a man with confidence, don’t get all sloppy shitfaced and act like a jack off, you’ll never have a problem. Treat the people who work in the clubs with respect, never flash your bankroll, and don’t stray off the beaten path, and you’ll be fine. If You look for trouble down there, you’re gonna find it. Guaranteed.

[@maynordj]

@@EL-kf8nq Bingo was his name

[@elsteezus]

What a silly statement there at the end. There are plenty of new people that plan on going to tj and these types of videos are very informative. Tj is a whole beast onto itself. Unlike anything you see at the states. Just because you've had good experiences and luck, that isn't going to be the case for everyone else. And yes, luck has plenty to do with it, especially if you find your way around town often. Cops WILL find a way to fuck with you if that's the plan they stopped you with, then there's nothing you can do about it but cooperate.

[@maynordj]

@@elsteezus Your entire... statement is "silly" Luck has nothing to do with it.... Its about how you conduct yourself.... I've traveled around the world and known very little about "Dangerous" areas I've been in (Russia, Africa, Middle East). The location is irrelevent. The way you handle yourself is....if you look and act like a Target... thats exactly what you'll be. Blend in. Mirror your environment, Have Situational Awareness, keep your head down and be respectful to everyone you come in contact with an you'll be fine...if you're over the age of 20 and you haven't mastered this? Stay home...

[@jarod550]

Still no need for this comment. I think Luke’s intel is fine. Did you just make this comment to try and be billy bad ass on KZbin? You don’t like his videos then don’t watch them. Don’t shit on his content just because you feel like some entitled prick.

[@MisterCee41510]

Hi Luke, Mexico was just lowered to a level 3 travel advisory waning which is good news in itself. My question is the current regulations regarding the border crossings are set to expire on September 26 (I'm pretty sure this is the date). Do you think this will have an impact on border crossing wait times? Majority of the times when I cross over I stay until 3 or 4 am. But I have also rented hotels and stayed the night to cross in the morning. I'm concerned about being stuck in an extremely long line and potentially missing my flight.

[@lukepowell5534]

Border wait will be the same....because only visa laser holders still cant cross.....ur good

[@MisterCee41510]

@@lukepowell5534 Thanks!

[@HomerSimpson-tq3ym]

slim large, apply for the sentri quick pass

[@phern2389]

I had a cabbie tell me that Adelita bar had burned down 😂😂 I said WOW yes I know but I am meeting friends in front of the burned down bar . Wow how he acted shocked when adelitas was in full swing

[@lukepowell5534]

Hahahahah i can just see.him acting shocked....its all a show

[@johnwakefield1400]

Was just there and had to deal with the Mexico border security officer scam. They asked where I was going in Mexico and I said I'm going to the bars. He then made me sit in a room and said that my visit isn't essential so I had to pay $30 for the visa. I said I wasn't going to pay and he said that I cannot enter Mexico if that was the case. Is there any way to get around this scam?

[@danman1789]

bro, same exact experience for me a few days ago. I don't know if it was smart or not, but I was firm with him. Even a little bit smart-ass. He ultimately just lectured me and let me go

[@DrogoBaggins987]

Part of me still wants to go but part of me says you've lived this long without it and you don't need any trouble.

[@tijuanahotels2088]

They closed the 7th floor again in casscada on Monday there in a hotel called Korea you can pick up a Hong Kong girl there and bring them to casscada.. Hotel is open but not the 7th floor

[@calgary2800]

I am in TJ now, crossing is super easy. Agents don’t ask any questions only how many days you want. Opposite of Canada which probably open up n 2 years. I even hear of people in Canada following you with USA plates.

[@tltarzan678]

I m thinking of going there... how is COVID case there? Is shopping mall n store open ?

[@calgary2800]

TL Tarzan stores and malls are open. Covid is just like the states, you have to wear mask in many places

[@tltarzan678]

cbr9927 someone msg me saying crossing border by land is difficult unless u have work to do in TJ ... Is that true?

[@calgary2800]

@@tltarzan678 no. It's not. Most likely won't even ask why you need to go down

[@gabebotello1138]

What do you think of the vip card with Hong Kong

[@toddtaj7405]

Do you gets questioned what was the purpose of the travel? when you enter mexico and US. I herd there is a restriction for non essential travel. Please update me on this As i wanted to travel there for vacation this week.

[@dmatt3425]

What do you think about those retired expats that were found at the bottom of a well in MX? And the third retired expat that washed up on the beach with rocks in his backpack? I was just talking to a good friend that knew them well and was concerned that they were missing only a week before they found them.

[@franciscovelasco2521]

D Matt where was This

[@dmatt3425]

@@franciscovelasco2521 Near El Socorrito and then Ensenada. Just Google it, there are a few articles now.

[@Loyolil]

Can you talk more about the 4 or 5 times you’ve been scammed????

[@Mastersargent1000]

so i was there partying for at hong kong 2 days straight and they let me sleep on the couch lol. They were charging me 9$ a drink and about 40$USD for a bucket!!. I spent 1000 over the course of two days lol

[@alred6568]

Sucker. There is so much game for a lot less money. Gonzalez, you speak spanish? If you do, I can not blame the locals.

[@Mastersargent1000]

@@alred6568 yeah I do speak spanish...I told the waiter WTF??? I pay 5$ back in the U.S. How much should I be paying for a bucket at HK?

[@tupikahielos4758]

IT ain't trickin if you got IT tho🤷🏾‍♂️

[@iwillgetyou1323]

@@alred6568 hola

[@acrocks6893]

I've been down to TJ more than Luke has, he's very informative and pretty much everything he's talking about is on the DOT, first time I went down there I made the mistake of driving in across the border and on the way back I got stopped by the cops and yes I had to pay release bribe we all learn hard lessons but right after that I started parking at San ysidro and I'm just walk across the border it's only 20 minutes away from the border to the red light district, always be aware of your surroundings, walk there after 4:00 p.m. and come back to the border before 11: 00pm, it is pretty much safe you just try not to attract attention to yourself

[@markgonzales8778]

Unfortunately the more you drink the less aware you become .Might be a good idea to have a pal drink a little less and be on the lookout

[@bluefe8545]

That change scam happens at strip clubs here too...learned the hard way. I Always try to pay with the smallest bill possible from then on there.

[@edwinodus]

How about passport card instead of passport?

[@reymercadosilva92]

MY GUY LUKE!! Always preaching

[@phantom12311976]

thanks for sharing some valuable info...go raiders!

[@28ebdh3udnav]

If they would have bought me a bucket, I would have shoo her away and say, "My beer. Not yours."

[@juandoe9694]

The moment he went to adelita bar it was over!!!

[@Dilberto88]

Like, your fluency in Spanish helps greatly. I won’t ever go back down there again unless I go with a Spanish speaker, or simply learn the language myself.

[@papaphonzo8703]

Wait can you just uber or lyft in those places

[@SamiSami-zw1rl]

Only uber not lyft

[@socalfilmproductions5507]

Thank god I speak Spanish and know the waters in Tijuana

[@joel801area2]

If you know Spanish than your good bro

[@MrGlasstech]

I had a chick and at a bar slip a drug in my drink I left the bar when started to feel the drug and barley made it back to my hotel room in TJ. I was druged about 5 pm and woke up about 2 am just in time to party. Be careful there in TJ.

[@lukepowell5534]

What bar

[@richarddarmstadt1630]

The street hustlers and bar hustle deals don't really phase me much. My antisocial mode can get me out of all of that but some of this police crap is pretty scary. I mean you can't just walk away ...no way out of that.

[@sandgrunge]

Run

[@carlopalanco3485]

Why not take an Uber?

[@williammone8533]

I always paid in pesos at the clubs to make it look like I don’t have too much money

[@Discipleofthelordandjesus]

😂😂😂😂 lmaoo bruh the fake agent 😭😭lmao just wow

[@albrokenomoney2127]

I think id prefer my beers be closed unless im seeing the bar tender pop them tops in front of me. But the bucket scam is common hustle at any strip club around the world.

[@tjhookrr4729]

By the way, that "undercover cop" is still doing that scam. I seen him search someone by La Gloria bar.

[@sirbaskethead]

Heres a scam. I've seen when in Tijuan/Mexico you give a waiter like a $20 or so and they bring change. They show it to you and you agree and then as he gives back the change he cups the larger bill with his thumb as he gives it back to you as he folds as he gives it to you of course without the larger bill. Have had fun in TJ and Mexico just be safe and also have an eye open.

[@tijuanaupdates1549]

Yea I wait till police pass by then I walk out the back of cascadas and buy my cocaine across the street then I quickly run back into the hotel

[@HomerSimpson-tq3ym]

AVOID DRIVING IN TJ... If you hurt somebody you will be arrested until the court is over A YEAR LATER!

[@sean9907]

YO Bro..... I used to live in TJ.. Loved it,, gonna return someday soon,,, act like a tourist, your gonna be treated like one.. I was a local live just down from the Arch on Ave Revolution.. Loved it!! If you treat the locals with respect you will be treated the same, I used to give my change to a guy every day I return from work from SD. I almost got jumped once but this guy came over and stop it, told them I was local, and a good guy that was the only time in 2 yrs.. Moral is treat all people with respect and in return you will be treated the same.... Love TJ.. Will return soon.

[@markg3289]

Looking forward to my trip in Oct with a friend! A 6 hour flight is a lot better then a 23 hr one to pattaya! However, I doubt TJ even rates a 5 out of 10 compared to Pattaya. Hoping to prove myself wrong . great info as always @lukepowell

[@lukepowell5534]

Its a different ball game .....its like comparing apples to oranges

[@currenteventsenthusiast9477]

Bro I’ll be there OCT 10. It’s better dude!!!! You’ll have a great time

[@calgary2800]

I have been to Thailand once. Bangkok. It is incredible the scene. If you can take the heat and humidity and craziness of Thailand it crushes TJ. But I can't Thailand is exhausting mentally. TJ is calmer way smaller and I find Latinas a lot sexier than thai ladies.

[@VanceMcKim]

What about the passport card?

[@marquisacosta8790]

Last month I walked in tecate and Tijuana , no issues no scams but I did have a guy trying to guide a bar but I just just kept telling him no I am good and ignored him & from From the border I took a taxi to revolution streets and I only paid 10$

[@user-qj6nx9ss7v]

You should have only paid $5 for that ride. It's like 1 mile. They do this circle thing to make it seem further.

[@christopherchristofonovich3131]

I guess since I have been going to Tijuana since I was a child pays off. Don't buy strippers drinks unless you really want to sit with her. Open beers are not that good I have had waiters leave an opener for the closed ones?

[@VanceMcKim]

Man, I want to go but I don't know a word of Spanish and that's what has me scared the most.

[@robertmaes5046]

As far as being pulled over i have usa plates they will only try to get you for tint and ask for money. Just say you got $5 and thats it nothing more they will leave u alone.

[@coffeedollsvp]

Best advice....stay in the US and party...dont have to worry bout gettin hustled.

[@robertmaes5046]

If you walk across with out passport they will ask for $10 and thats it. They also have a choice with passports to buy a tourist visa for $20. I do that because I reside in tj. They give you a free 1-7 day tourist visa for free.

[@exsxpx1]

Will I get scammed if I'm of mexican decent?

[@RaiderMike760]

They don’t give a fuck about anybody! They don’t discriminate, all they see is green

[@mojojojo6912]

@@RaiderMike760 serio eh 😂

[@responding8185]

I am glad I found your channel brother. I always wanted to go solo of course. But being a BlaCkman. I will stickout I am sure. Anyway to avoid the BS or is virtually impossible. I am only there for the night life

[@urielarias627]

When crossing the border on foot. Be aware of those waiting on the other side. Since I dressed super classy and fit to the “American” ideal look. I didn’t even notice when, but I do remember seeing this guy, as they opened the gates. Bumped into me and pick pocketed my wallet. Always wear wallet in the front. And have a fake wallet filled with stink bomb and Grenade in the back pocket.

[@richardweiler3966]

It's Tijuana. No need to dress to impress. You're only impressing the street criminals who will know that you're a guy to take advantage of.

[@cali86isfresh76]

I was there yesterday got some street girl fire

[@yuritsanescalona9330]

You are greate thank you!

[@Mr.Mister1234]

Seen 4 of these scams personally

[@jonnuanez2843]

5:50 the "cuantos cuantos" guys in the alley by Eduardo...noooo. Run, guys. That is shady as shit right there. One time a guy on Revo by Soriana asked me if I was looking for anything. I told him "yeah a good Spin class cause I got to work off my belly. Know any?". He looked at me like "wtf?" and bounced out. Another time in the alley, this guy comes up to me and asks me if I want to make $1000. All I had to do was drive a car across the border. I'd meet a guy at a parking lot, he'd give me the money, and thank you have a good night. Oh RIGHT...sure, kid. Yes, I was born 10 minutes ago. I told him "get lost". He was 140 lbs soaking wet and I was about 190 lbs then.

[@expatatlarge5286]

Lmfao

[@currenteventsenthusiast9477]

LOL I’ve heard the cuantos cuantos guy. Funny to see it in the comments.

[@tonyestrada925]

Just want to add be aware of getting pick pocket keep your wallet in your front pockets & don’t ever flash cash around Tony Tequila Out

[@MrKriss-bx4lo]

Wass Up Luke !

[@geraldarnoult]

Here what happens, that would never happen to me, I live in Tijuana for over 40 years, I would have not paid, if I did not order, those people know, I know Mexico, so I don't even think about that, I would tell them to call the police, they wont, they well just walk away, I have walk in to a bar and I did not order a drink and I said I'm not paying and walk out, I speak Spanish, I lot of American just don't know what to do, I just would laugh in there face, I know you just explaining so you can warn people, stuff like that don't happen to me, I know Mexico, just like I fly pass a cop they don't stop me, they know I know Mexico, I have talk my way out of so Many traffic tickets, just talk and they will let you go, I did not say pay, if you get pulled over, you go to the police department and pay the ticket, a lot cheaper then U.S. tickets, I argue and they let me go, American get afraid and the think there going to jail and they will pay the bribe, there just green behind the ears, I love this, I feel like a king, why? becouse I know what to do, it just don't happen to me, it toke me about 20 year to figure out Mexico, been all over Mexico, love Mexico, the food, the people, the culture and OMG the Mexican women, I could live in Mexico just to look at the women

[@Thundernoob98]

Thanks for your videos man. I’ve been to Tijuana twice and had amazing times. I heard you mention Puerto Nuevo. Is that the Sam as Tijuana red light district? Do you have any locations recommend for my next trip besides Tijuana

[@donjulio8807]

Naw Puerto Nuevo is mostly restaurants and shopping

[@tupikahielos4758]

That idea seems to far fetched as puerto nuevo is a full off family restaurants, mostly famous for their lobsters..And the zona norte is nothing but prostitutes thugs and bars🤷🏾‍♂️

[@user-qj6nx9ss7v]

Puerto Nuevo is a small tourist trap town about 45 mins down the coast. About 50 restuarants that sell lobster and claim it's local. But it's frozen from China. Not much to see here. Vendors, trinkets and food.

[@Thundernoob98]

Don Julio thanks for saving me a trip lol

[@jeibae8786]

Luke, what's the best escort service?

[@johnshorter5428]

Are debit cards a good alternative to cash in the HK?

[@lukepowell5534]

No

[@lukepowell5534]

U can use them but I'd use cash

[@petergachoka1675]

Happened to me at adelita bar.

[@TylerMiami]

I follow HK club on IG and I had a girl follow me who offers "Private VIP Service". She is fucking hot and I messaged her about what exactly she provides. She responded and stated her rates for "intimacy" which were very reasonable. She said she will come to your hotel in TJ or SD. Is it normal for girls to work independently down there? I'd really like to take her up on that when I make it down there...

[@dimassunvalley]

Is olways recomende go with a mexican nationsl friend and use uber the same app for us works in mexico and is cheaper. Have fun.!!

[@DucNguyen-kt8si]

Uber people use Uber

[@joeymarquez2710]

bro they closed HK 7th floor just now. wats the update??

[@lukepowell5534]

Dont know.....are u there????

[@joeymarquez2710]

@@lukepowell5534 im oon my way. border traffic might be a bitch tho.. mexican independence day

[@lukepowell5534]

Joey ....update me as soon as u can

[@michaelcheung8668]

@@tjpro6972 - you have the name of this hotel / place ?

[@alred6568]

Never show a passport. Police can not ask for a passport. Only you need ID. Only and Immigration Judge can detain you and put you in a holding cell for not having a passport. Only a judge can deport you to the US. Aduanas are not emigration. Two different departments.

[@donjulio8807]

Br0 seriously? The moment you step into Mexico they own your ass anybody police judges criminals it's a different country!!! Everything goes in Mexico

[@markedwards8327]

@@donjulio8807 i am with you on this in theory he may be right but that guy got a gun and authority and the cops in those damn border towns are dirty not all but most been going to Mexico fir 24 years dont go to bars much but that place always have trying to rip someone off even if you frequent a place they will try to rip you off even though you been that bar a bunch of times i only go coz its close to oilfield and i have a gal i talk to but my advice if you have time and money go ti Costa Rica or better yet Philippines get treated better by the lady's less hassle with these things

[@alred6568]

@@donjulio8807 How long have you been going to Mexico? What is your experience with Mexican police? Please share it with us. My adult experience is over 30 years. I know how things do work in Mexico. I think that your ignorant comments are not based in reality. However, I am willing to listening regarding your experiences regarding Mexican law. Judges in Mexico are corrupted just like Americans or any other countries. I went to school in South Carolina. The police were so corrupted in racist in my college town. Sad but true.

[@Luis-ht4tl]

Hey do you know anything about where to find male prostitutes?

[@Amalenurse-e4j]

9 bucks for a lady drink in HK ( small tecate )

[@richarddarmstadt1630]

It's not so bad. It's not wonderful but it's not so bad. These people are desperate and hustling every angle. I've had worse right here in upstate NY. Been roughed up and they impounded me and my car. These upstate cops don't like NYC boys. I had a couple of times locals assaulted me and called their cop friends probably not even 911... On their cells I'd bet and they put me on the wrong side of the law. Tijuana may be better for me than the bumfuck town I'm leaving. I'm going into contract on my home sale. I'll be in TJ soon.

[@alexfranco3879]

I live in California when I gave a dollar to homes LESS they returned IT to me the want five dollars

[@richarddarmstadt1630]

@@alexfranco3879 that's interesting. But what has that got to do with my comment??

[@sideshow00]

Sounds like Pattaya Thailand.

[@grithusl6299]

your story telling is getting better and better! u need to listen to Luke !

[@brucethecardcollector]

Never use taxis always use ubers much safer

[@RatfromNadeaust]

Or inDriver ! It’s like Uber but you put a location out there and you decide how much you want to pay and it’s up to a driver out there to accept.

[@daniellebalog814]

I’m a raider hater

[@mainpilot]

*The cost of doing business*

[@Luis-ht4tl]

Ok thanks

[@Zelazella1]

Does anyone know what time the 7th floor is open from and end ?

[@NormalNotAllowed]

💯💯

[@michael2005002]

go luke go,u da man

[@raulanaya1643]

I say you go and exchange your money.

[@yuritsanescalona9330]

Greate!

[@freddyg8247]

Tj is not for beginners to go out there alone. It takes time and experience to dodge the hustles and everyone trying to suck that extra dollar out of you. I’m sure it’s worse right now because they’re getting less business bcz of covid. I went down a couple times during covid, it’s lame as hell right now. I would tell everyone to save that few hundred dollars until everything opens back up to normal 100%. A few hundred bucks is a lot to pay for a lame, half-ass experience right now.

[@currenteventsenthusiast9477]

Gonna have to disagree with you man. The girls are desperate. Instead of a 3 guy to 1 girl ratio I would put it more 1 to 1. I had someone stay the night and not even charge more. I assume because it’s slow right now. I say go now and get more “bang” for your buck ;)

[@freddyg8247]

Current Events Enthusiast hmmmmm that’s a good point bro. Didn’t think of it like that. Was it hk or adelitas?

[@currenteventsenthusiast9477]

HK. Have a good time and hope you find a good deal!!

[@alred6568]

I was there two weeks ago. Not pumping but the place had plenty of good choices.

[@Wingo537]

No quero estos

[@ericserrano7635]

Raiiiiiiiiderrrrrrrrrrsssssssssss😁☠☠☠