La Santa (Av. Presidente Masaryk 336, Polanco IV Secc., Mexico City) — located right on the corner of one of the city’s fanciest avenues (Masaryk), is one of the poshest (and more expensive) nightspots in the capital. If possible, get on the club’s guest list and dress to impress – this, in order to avoid […]
El Departamento (Álvaro Obregón 154, Roma, Mexico City) – this club has the vibe of a private party at a friend’s apartment. That’s exactly what it is, an apartment where you can be seated on the couch in the living room, or gossiping with friends in the kitchen. Every night there’s a live band performing, […]
Mambo Café (Plaza Hong Kong, Loc 31, Sm 20, El Centro, Cancún) – as the name implies, this nightspot drums up a lot of Salsa, Merengue and other tropical Latin music, booking such orchestras from Cuba, Dominican Republic, Colombia and Venezuela. A popular draw among young Hispanic-American vacationers.
La Ópera (Calle 5 de Mayo 10, Centro, Cuauhtemoc, Mexico City) — the decor at this storied bar reflects its history: All deep, dark, polished wood with tiled floors, filigreed ceilings, and frosted glass. It’s as if you’ve stepped into the 1870s (which is when the bar first opened). Both tourists and after-work regulars […]
Janis (Medellín 65, Roma, Mexico City) – even though this venue is named after 70s rock artist Janis Joplin, it attracts a 20-something crowd that’s into EDM (electronic dance music). Because of its trendiness among the capital’s “in crowd”, Janis is considered one of the best discos in Mexico City.
The City Nightclub (Blvd. Kukulcán, Km 9.5, Zona Hotelera, Cancún) – if you’re looking for a sedate hangout spot, this is not that place. The City has a beachside spot during the day (known as the “Playa Cabaña Beach Club”), which turns into a disco at night, with plenty of bars to serve the often […]
Café Paraíso (Plaza Villa de Madrid 17, Roma, Mexico City) –– is a tropical bar where Mexican style is combined with a Cuban vibe. This bar has warm and elegant covering genres of music like soul, cumbia, disco, salsa, funk and afrobeat. The evening starts slow and gradually the place begins to transform into dancing […]
AM Local (Nuevo León 67, Cuauhtémoc, Hipódromo, Mexico City) –– AM Local is a top culture electronic music club known for programming the best of the international and national artists on his main floor, also known for its LED lighting panel that spans the entire length. Surrounded by cafes, art galleries, book shops, restaurants, cultural […]
Dady’O (Blvd. Kukulcán, Km 9.5, Zona Hotelera, Cancún) – with an interior that resembles a cave, Dady’O is one of the oldest discos in Cancún. Nevertheless, it still draws in a crowd looking for a place to drink and party, playing a musical mash-up, from the 80`s and 90`s to Dance and Hip-Hop. Dady’O and […]
Carlos ’n Charlie’s (Blvd. Kukulcán, Km 9, Forum by the Sea Mall, Zona Hotelera, Cancún) – this hangout spot is a bar with its own party atmosphere – right down to the waiters (who find themselves singing and even performing comical skits).