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Living/Crossing Tijuana/San Diego

Posted by alex in TJ on Mayo 02, 2000 HOUSING: There are two nice areas of Tijuana. Playas de Tijuana is the little strip between the Ensenada toll road and the ocean. The other is near the American Consulate north of Aguas Calientes and is more centrally located. Rents run $350 to $400 per month, so […]

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An array of books for sale in the tianguis, a traveling Mexican market. © Daniel Wheeler, 2009

The expression “no mames!”

sioux4noff no mames! My husband has a buddy who uses the expression “no mames.” He (the friend) wasn’t very clear on the meaning or when one would use the expression. Same with the expression “no manchas”. Another expression the guys use is “te banas” , which seem to be slang for see ya later, but […]

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What does it mean when someone asks “A que hora sale el pan”?

ana, Jul 2, 2002: what does it mean when someone asks “A que hora sale el pan”? I heard this in an interview and wasn’t sure what it meant. I understand the literal translation but I’m sure that’s not what they are really asking. Thanks. Jim en Cancún, Jul 2, 2002: ¿A que hora sale […]

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