Bar El Mexicano
I paid a visit to Bar El Mexicano two weeks ago.
When heading south on the Interamerican Hwy, the bar will be on your left approximately 1 km north of the town center (before the divided roadway). It is located in the basement of a large restaurant (you will probably miss it on your first pass). Keep your eyes wide open for three signs hanging from separate pedestals advertising "Pepsi", "Canada Dry" & "Imperial" with "Bar El Mexicano" displayed under each product logo. The entrance is a large, blue gated "tunnel" that shelters a stairway to the basement of the restaurant.
My wingman and I went there on a Monday night...and the place was virtually empty except for the bartender, two ticos and 5 working girls. The "talent" was average looking and appeared to be bored, tired or both. There is a bar with a few tables as well as a room off to the side. The room has a dancing platform and a pole for the girls to perform. I believe we paid 1,000 C for a bottle of beer. There are a few rooms with beds behind the performance area.
I was approached by a Dominicana (who I would rate a "5") who offered 1 hour for $50. When I tried to negotiate, she responded with a "take it or leave it" reply. We opted for the latter...after two beers, my wingman and I left.
IMHO, I would give "Bar El Mexicano" a solid "DOUBLE THUMBS DOWN." To the best of my knowledge, this establishment is the only place in San Isidro that offers overt P4P.
Having said all of the above, San Isidro is home to the most beautiful women in Costa Rica. There is even a large billboard 10 km north on the Interamerican that proudly acknowledges this fact. After spending several hours in this tidy little city, there will be no doubt in your mind that this is true. San Isidro women are, indeed, beautiful and friendly, but unlike San Jose, a man in search of female companionship will need to expend some time and effort. Chances of an immediate score are very unlikely.
Even though the ratio of women to men are in our favor, San Isidro women expect to be courted (dates, flowers, meeting the family, etc.) before they will even entertain the thought of going to bed with a man. If you are planning on spending some time here...and willing to make the effort to get to know a woman...you probably stand a better chance than someone who is just passing through, IMHO.
A great place to meet some of the local lovelies is the club, La Cascada (located in the center of town). This place is packed with them on weekends. (Drinks and food are very reasonable.) You will need to work fast because the place clears out by 11 pm when the girls leave to meet their curfews.