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[*] posted on 11-24-2011 at 02:14 PM
There's life in the alleyways of Tijuana


http://www.sdcitybeat.com/sandiego/article-9861-theres-life-...

Checking out the clubs of Callejón del la Sexta

By Alex Zaragoza
Nov 23, 2011

There are alleyways everywhere in Tijuana. Most of them are sketchy and occupied by rabid dogs. Last Friday night, I found myself hanging in one off Calle Sexta and Avenida Revolución, but it was nothing to fear. Unless you fear awesomeness.

My party partner, Brian, and I entered Callejón de la Sexta, or Alleyway of the Sixth. It was filled with people smoking and drinking despite the cold. Various genres of music spilled out of the four bars crammed along the small alley, colliding to create one loud mashup of sound.

We were lured into La Catrina when the doorman spoke the magic words, “Come have a free tequila shot to warm you from the cold.” The bar had a Dia de los Muertos theme, plus one random, inexplicable Bob Marley poster, and played rock en espańol. We ordered beers from our server, who looked like a rock ’n’ roll elf, then scored another round of free shots by simply producing a $2 bill after being challenged to do so. La Catrina had a cool, relaxed vibe. No one seemed bothered by anything. “I think we just got our second wind,” I said to Brian.

We then went across the way to Kalimotxo, which served its namesake as a signature drink. For those who haven’t experienced the liquid splendor of a kalimotxo, it’s half red wine and half Coca-Cola and tastes like sangria. We gulped with wide eyes and danced to a mega mix of ’80s goodness featuring General Public, David Bowie, Madness and Pet Shop Boys.

I wish I could provide de tailed accounts of the other two bars in the callejón, Santa Leyenda, a dancey luchador-themed bar, and Indie Go!, which I hear has a mod night every Thursday. Unfortunately, I couldn’t get to them. Blame it on the free shots and kalimotxos.




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[*] posted on 11-24-2011 at 02:31 PM


I like it.



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[*] posted on 11-24-2011 at 02:46 PM


"half red wine and half Coca-Cola and tastes like sangria". Classy place- huh? lol

I was waiting for Lola to enter the story...

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[*] posted on 11-25-2011 at 10:24 AM


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Last Friday night, I found myself hanging in one off Calle Sexta and Avenida Revolución, but it was nothing to fear. Unless you fear awesomeness.

Previous location of the Blue Fox :lol::lol:



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