Salsa – Fridays
Warehouse
| Address | 4499 Admiralty Way Marina del Rey, California 90292 |
| Phone | (310) 823 – 5451 |
| Cover | $6 – $12 (Free before 10PM) |
| Age | 18+ |
| Starts | 10PM – 2AM |
| Floor | Medium Wood Floor |
| Dress | Casual |
| Music | DJ / Sometimes Live |
| Website | www.mdrwarehouse.com |
| Other | This popular salsa spot recently re-opened. Free parking in the lot to the left of the club. The dance floor gets crowded. Gorgeous venue! The club is right on the water and has a nautical theme. You enter on a cute bridge over a coy pond. |
Viva Hollywood
| Address | 6350 Hollywood Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90028 |
| Phone | (323) 467 – 1350 |
| Cover | Cover charge after 10 P.M. (maybe????) |
| Age | 21+ |
| Starts | 9:30 – 2 A.M. |
| Floor | Small dance floor in front of the band, but there are also open areas with tile flooring that can be used if the dance floor is to crowded. |
| Dress | Hip and trendy. People dress up a bit more here than most salsa clubs. |
| Music | Live |
| Website | viva-hollywood.com |
| Other | There is valet, lots in the area, and limited street parking. If you don’t want to valet, be prepared to do some walking. |
Tapas Nightclub
| Address | 4253 Martingale Way Newport Beach, CA |
| Phone | (949) 756-8194 |
| Cover | $5 |
| Age | 21+ |
| Starts | 9:30 P.M. – 1:45 A.M. |
| Floor | wood |
| Dress | No Tennis Shoes, Baseball Hats, or Tank Tops for Men |
| Music | DJ Karloz |
| Website | www.tapasnewportbeach.com |
| Other | Flamenco Show from 7:45pm-8:15pm ($3.50 added to your bill) |
El Floridita Restaurant
| Address | 1253 N. Vine St. (1 block south of Sunset Blvd.) Hollywood, CA 90038 |
| Phone | (323) 871-8612 |
| Cover | $10 (free with dinner) |
| Age | 21+, 18+ With Dinner |
| Starts | ? – 1:30 |
| Floor | Wood, Small |
| Dress | Semi-formal |
| Music | Live |
| Website | www.elfloridita.com |
| Other | Very small, but hip venue. Limited seating. |
La Descarga
| Address | 1159 N. Western Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90029 |
| Phone | (323) 466 – 1324 |
| Cover | Free |
| Age | 21+ |
| Starts | 8 P.M. – 2 A.M. |
| Floor | Small tile floor |
| Dress | “Upscale attire only. Gentlemen – Please wear collared, button down dress shirts. Collared button down dress shirts must be tucked in. Jeans or slacks are fine. Sports coats are highly encouraged. Hoodies, T-Shirts, beanies, baseball caps, sneakers, athletic wear, shorts or flip-flops will not be allowed inside the club at any time. no loose or baggy fitting clothing. T-Shirts worn under jackets will not be allowed. Ladies – Cocktail dresses and heels are encouraged. Dark pants and an upscale blouse is accepted. T-Shirts, hooded or crew-neck sweaters, sandals, and flip flops will not be allowed.” |
| Music | Live |
| Website | www.ladescargala.com |
| Other | Secret Entrance (This is a Houston Brothers Club), Back Cigar Room, Burlesque and Fire Dancers, Valet Available (If you street park don’t plan on walking alone, it’s a dangerous area), They take reservations (click on website above), 1940s Havana speakeasy theme |
CoCo Palm
| Address | 1600 Fairplex Dr. Pomona, CA 91768-1237 |
| Phone | (909) 469-1965 |
| Cover | $12 |
| Age | 21+ |
| Time | 9:30 PM – 1:45 AM |
| Floor | Non-Wood, Very Slow |
| Dress | No tennis shoes, T-Shirts, Baseball Caps or Jerseys |
| Music | Live & Super DJ Robby |
| Website | www.cocopalmrestaurant.com |
| Other | Upscale venue complete with Tucans. Bring earplugs. The music is good, but LOUD.
Check website link above before you go- sometimes this venue is closed for private events. They update the website with dates the club is booked for private events. |
El Pollo Inka
| Address | 1425 W. Artesia Blvd. Gardena, CA 90247 |
| Phone | (310) 516-7378 |
| Cover | None |
| Age | All |
| Time | 8 to Midnight |
| Floor | Very Poor, Grouted Stone Tile, Sticky |
| Dress | Casual |
| Music | DJ |
| Website | www.elpolloinka.com |
| Other | Great Food! |
The Granada
| Address | 17 First St. Alhambra, CA 91801 |
| Phone | (626) 227-2572 |
| Cover | $10-$20 Varies |
| Age | All |
| Starts | 9:30 – 2 |
| Floor | Wood |
| Dress | Semi-Formal |
| Music | Live |
| Website | www.theGranadaLA.com |
| Other | Room Gets Hot. |
Steven’s Steak House
| Address | 5332 Steven’s Place City of Commerce, CA (5 South exit Atlantic Blvd.) |
| Phone | (323) 723-9856 |
| Cover | $5 before 10 P.M. $10 After 10PM |
| Age | 21+, Youngin’s Come Early for Food 😉 |
| Starts | ? |
| Floor | Wood (uneven near the bar) |
| Dress | No shorts, tennis shoes, or sleeveless shirts on men. |
| Music | Live |
| Website | www.stevenssteakhouse.com |
| Other | Only Small Room Open on Fridays Free buffet 4pm-7pm Low Ceiling Over Part of Small Room Floor |