Bitcoin Tuesday – Kimono Chapalita, Guadalajara | Pay with BTC

2 weeks ago

Welcome to Bitcoin Tuesday!

Every Tuesday, I feature a restaurant, café, or shop that — if possible — accepts Bitcoin.
The goal? To show that Bitcoin isn’t just for hodling — it can be used in real life too!

For Hive users, thanks to V4V, it’s super easy to swap HIVE or HBD into Lightning-BTC and pay instantly.
As always: check out more BTC-friendly places via Bitcoin Map, and help build awareness.

📍 This Week’s Featured Location

Name: Kimono Chapalita
Address: Av. Guadalupe 1690, Col. Chapalita, 45040 Guadalajara / Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico
Category: Sushi / Japanese / Asian fusion — bowls, sushi-rolls, fresh & contemporary dishes.
Payment Option: Unconfirmed. I was unable to locate reliable public info indicating that Kimono Chapalita currently accepts Bitcoin or crypto.

⚠️ If you (or someone in the community) visit — please check at the counter whether they accept BTC, and report back!

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💡 Why Kimono Could Be a Great Fit

It’s a vibrant, modern sushi / Asian-fusion spot — ideal for people open to innovation, which makes it a natural candidate for crypto payments.
The location and concept (younger / urban clientele, likely smartphone-savvy) might make them more open to crypto or alternative payment methods.
Featuring a popular, visually appealing restaurant can help draw attention — especially if you manage to pay in Bitcoin and document it: that’s a strong testimonial for real-life crypto adoption.

🌍 Crypto-Friendliness in Mexico (Context & Why We Try)

Crypto adoption in Mexico is rising: there are over 1,200 commercial points accepting crypto as payment in 2025 (including restaurants, shops, services) per recent reports.
Many businesses in tourist-friendly cities — and bigger urban regions — are increasingly open to crypto payments, driven by convenience and interest from globally mobile customers.
Still: widespread acceptance is not guaranteed. Cash and cards remain dominant in most places — that’s why verifying, documenting and sharing real cases is key for growing adoption.

So even if Kimono doesn’t yet accept BTC — by reaching out, asking, and publicizing a successful BTC payment, this post could become a valuable catalyst for adoption.

🔥 Community Call-to-Action

I want YOU to help shape this series:

If you live in (or travel to) Guadalajara / Zapopan — could you drop by Kimono Chapalita and ask if they accept BTC? If yes, pay with Bitcoin (if possible), and share your experience + photo in the comments!
The first verified BTC-payment account gets 20% of the article rewards.
Know another restaurant, café, bar or shop in Mexico (or elsewhere) that takes BTC? Suggest it in the comments — maybe it becomes next week’s feature!

🚀 Extra Initiative

If this post and its potential follow-up lead to a verified BTC payment at Kimono (or another spot) — I’ll consider using part of the rewards to boost their listing on Bitcoin Map (or similar directories). That helps get real-life crypto spots more visibility.

⚡ Try It Yourself — Step by Step

Swap your HIVE or HBD via V4V into Lightning-BTC
Visit Kimono Chapalita (or another place), ask if they accept BTC — maybe show them the Lightning QR / wallet
If accepted — pay, enjoy your meal, take a photo (receipt or payment screen), and post it here!