They did have dogs at the time we were searched but sometimes they do not. I should also say that Ive only been randomly searched that one time of many that Ive been down there but there are checkpoints, sometimes random, that are more of a worry. When I go down, we drive everywhere so that is more exposure. Your friend would probably be fine - I just tend to really be cautious in Mexico myself.

And yes, Baja style is flash fried lobster, split in half the long way and seared for just a couple of minutes...sooooo good.

Liberiamom: I usually stay at The Rosarito Beach Hotel & Spa but I've been to Las Rochas - my gf wanted to go to their Karaoke bar one night so we went there....nice looking place.