re: Ask an American living in Mexico City anything.

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Lebanese-Mexican food? I can dig it.

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You know it's kind of funny that you should mention that. I worked with the Army (civilian) for a little while as a combat simulation specialist and had a lot of Islamic coworkers.

Some of the meat they made was -very- similar to pastor and I didn't realize it until just now.

I figured, but I hadn't ever thought to look it up before until now. It all makes sense now...the Muslims are allying with the Mexicans to take over Texas.

Is this serious? You don't think you can get al pastor tacos in the United States?

I'm guessing you only ever ate Taco Bell or strip mall tex mex in the States, because you can get al pastor tacos in any town or city in the US that has any sort of Hispanic population.

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Is this serious? You don't think you can get al pastor tacos in the United States?

I'm guessing you only ever ate Taco Bell or strip mall tex mex in the States, because you can get al pastor tacos in any town or city in the US that has any sort of Hispanic population.

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My adoptive father is Spanish and my last name is ''Rivera''. Both of my parents were in the military (as was I) and having moved and lived almost everywhere, I have -never- seen a legitimate pastor stand. Perhaps in the major cities of America, but having Spanish heritage and living everywhere (including New Mexico and Texas) I have never seen an authentic one.

If you find one, take a picture so I can go visit it when I get back and compare.

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college kids whine about how ''mean'' America's police officers are I chuckle

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Maybe Mexico got bad because the people there didn't whine enough to begin with?

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HOTEL FIESTA INN PERIFÉRICO SUR, CIUDAD DE MÉXICO

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Yeah man that's actually pretty close to me -- I just went by there yesterday.

Safety

1. Avoid homeless people in the city center.
2. Avoid ''libre'' taxis which are less regulated. If you want to be really safe, just ask the hotel staff to call a taxi for you.
3. General things about being in foreign countries. Don't wear an expensive watch, don't take your phone out unless you feel secure. You're in a relatively safe area RIGHT next to Periferico which is a major street that cuts MXC in half and used by rich and poor alike.

Places to go

There is a major mall that has a dance club called Plaza Satelite (sah-tay-lee-tay) which also has everything you'd ever need including a foreign store for alcohol and the like.

For sightseeing I'd go to Castle Chapultepec (it's a bit of a walk though, take some good shoes), Belles Artes (bay-ess art-ehs, Palace of Fine Arts) and the Zocalo area. If you're standing in front of BA and looking at it, it will be the major street to your right, there should be tons of people there. Great places to eat, souvenirs all the way down sold by the ''tribesmen'' who dance and cleanse spirits and stuff like that. Also, don't forget the Angel of Independence but you have to run across the street really fast -- there's no crossing lane.

There are tons of clubs but I'm not much of a dancer, so if you want some better insight I'll make sure to ask. Sorry if this is too late.

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Maybe Mexico got bad because the people there didn't whine enough to begin with?

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I love slippery slopes just as much as the next guy, but I think Mexico's main problem is not a matter of being apathetic. People really want their country to work and most Americans are pretty ignorant regarding the Tlatelolco Massacre and the general turmoil of the country.

Don't get me wrong, Mexico is due for a revolution and it very well may come soon but it'd be folly to suggest that raising a stink over someone asking you to wear your seatbelt will somehow translate into a dystopian tyranny.

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This may have been discussed already, but do the strip clubs have taco bars?

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Don't worry about that friend. I only work about 20 hours a week (if I'm lucky) so I like to answer questions.

Strip clubs yes, of course: But you want to go to the expensive ones, which I think is ubiquitous .

Of course there are a plethora of taco bars available to peruse, but make sure you know what you're ordering, some of them are cow brain.

Bistec - Steak
Pastor - Can be an assortment of meats but is good no matter what
Pechuga - Chicken
Cabeza - Brain
etc. etc.

Most people in the downtown area speak English, but I'd be safe just in case.

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So are the tacos at the strip clubs worth visiting Mexico City for?

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That's a hard question to answer.

The pluses: Less costly than say Acapulco, Los Cabos, Cancún etc. etc.

The minuses: Every state in Mexico has its own specialty food wise and are worth exploring if you have nothing to do.

With strip clubs, I usually avoid them because while I like seeing naked women I'll never pay for it. At least not until I'm older. They do have some great shows here, but to only come for those two? I'd say go to Taco Bell and wait for a chick fight.

How is the Bull Fighting at the "plaza Mexico?"

Is their a good cock fighting ring safe to go watch?