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In border town (Reynosa) with a very 'authentic cantina'
Dixie Chicks location video -
https://youtu.be/2c5b8ZtjwwY
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Quote: Originally posted by Hook  | | Quote: Originally posted by norte | | For an authentic cantina. Stay away from the places these gringos mention. You need to contact some Mexican people who frequent these places.
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Hussongs was an authentic cantina before gringos discovered it. Has it changed much? Not to my eye, but it might have been 20 years since I was in
there. Same location.
That pic has the feel of authenticity, in the minds of a gringo. Look at that bar! And if the intended audience is a gringo, so much the better. Your
definition of an authentic cantina might not ring true with a gringo.”
But it is rather high profile. Could be red tape involved”
The gringos no longer prevail in Hussongs. It is not only authentic, 90% of the patrons are locals. I couldn’t think of a better cantina for a
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| Quote: Originally posted by Hook | My go-to place for a Mexican breakfast is called Rosa's Cantina. Had breakfast there today. In San Carlos, Sonora. But not a bar. And not Baja.
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Have been there a 100+ times.
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A closer consideration might be the Bar Diana in Tecate. Just an hour east of San Diego. Probably find Abraham behind the bar but just ask to speak
with Carlo (owner) or son George (acting manager). Carlo's is a sweetheart and does much for gringos. He had a small stroke last year and has slowed a
little but still is there if you need anything.
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| Quote: Originally posted by TecateRay | | Quote: Originally posted by Hook | | Quote: Originally posted by norte | | For an authentic cantina. Stay away from the places these gringos mention. You need to contact some Mexican people who frequent these places.
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Hussongs was an authentic cantina before gringos discovered it. Has it changed much? Not to my eye, but it might have been 20 years since I was in
there. Same location.
That pic has the feel of authenticity, in the minds of a gringo. Look at that bar! And if the intended audience is a gringo, so much the better. Your
definition of an authentic cantina might not ring true with a gringo.”
But it is rather high profile. Could be red tape involved”
The gringos no longer prevail in Hussongs. It is not only authentic, 90% of the patrons are locals. I couldn’t think of a better cantina for a
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Ya...those tables and chairs with a bunch of gringos sitting around looks authentic all right. |
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The tequila bar in “The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada”:
When the way comes to an end, then change. Having changed, you pass through.
~ I-Ching
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to me an real cantina has a urinal along the front of the bar (non-draining, with saw dust to absorb the pee) two aging hookers, loud music coming
from damaged speakers, and an assortment of drunks. it has been a while since i have seen one...all on the mainland. bar corona in the town of el
fuerte is close, but the urinals are not in front of the bar.
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to me an real cantina has a urinal along the front of the bar (non-draining, with saw dust to absorb the pee) two aging hookers, loud music coming
from damaged speakers, and an assortment of drunks. it has been a while since i have seen one...all on the mainland. bar corona in the town of el
fuerte is close, but the urinals are not in front of the bar.
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Looks like SMA
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Looks vary similar to La Capilla de Don Javier Cantina, in the town of Tequila , Jalisco mexico.
One of the tip 10 bars in the world. Truly authentic.
Don Javier was the inventor of the Batanga.
I was lucky enough to met that fine Gentleman a couple of three years ago.
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| Quote: Originally posted by Paco Facullo | Looks vary similar to La Capilla de Don Javier Cantina, in the town of Tequila , Jalisco mexico.
One of the tip 10 bars in the world. Truly authentic.
Don Javier was the inventor of the Batanga.
I was lucky enough to met that fine Gentleman a couple of three years ago.
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No its in San Miguel de Allende. 
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same color......
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The bar at the "Magana" restaurant at inland La Mision is cool
Es Todo Bueno
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Thanks for all of the recommendations! I think riviera might be a perfect fit. Time for some bar scouting!
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I had a huge breakfast burrito with sides and a Pacifico for $5 last time I was there. Great deal.
John
[Edited on 1-26-2018 by John Harper]
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Ejido Mazatlan, Rosarito or El Sauzal, Ensenada
Go up into the valleys away from the tourist district, eastwards.
There many cantinas only locals go to.
Or, just read the crime reports in Ecos, the Spanish language newspaper. It posts online.
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That's about as an iconic entrance as you can get!
Udo
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