La Descarga

Address 1159 N. Western Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90029
Phone (323) 466 – 1324
Cover Free
Age 21+
Starts 9 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

iXtapa Cantina

Address

119 E. Colorado Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91105
Phone (626) 304-1000
Cover FREE!
Age 21+??? (It's a restaurant/bar. I've seen some little kids there. If you or someone you want to bring is under 21 call ahead and see what their policy is.)
Starts 9:30 PM - 12:30 AM
Floor The upstairs dance floor where they hold the beginning lessons is thick, uneven carpet. The main dance floor downstairs is *uneven gritty cement. Both floors are small. There is a narrow grouted tile path along the bar and in the entry way. The salseros that go to this club mainly dance on the hard tile.
Downstairs floor update:
*I've heard they recently have started bringing in a portable wood dance floor!
Dress Casual
Music DJ- They play more merengue here than most salsa clubs.
Website http://www.cantinaixtapa.com/
Other

$5 Parking in a lot is available nearby. If you can find a spot at a meter, it's free after 8pm. (If you are going out to eat afterwards, remember the city of Pasadena doesn't allow cars on the street past 2am.)

 

Steven's Steak House

Address

5332 Steven's Place
City of Commerce, CA
(5 South exit Atlantic Blvd.)
Phone (323) 723-9856
Cover Free!
Age 21+, Youngin's Come Early for Food 😉
Time ?-1:45 AM
Floor Wood (uneven near the bar)
Dress No shorts or tennis shoes; No sleeveless shirts on guys
Music DJ
Website www.stevenssteakhouse.com
Other

Only Small Room Open on Tuesdays
Free buffet 4pm-7pm
Low Ceiling Over Part of Small Room Floor
50% Cumbia 40%Salsa 10% Other (Bachata or random) on Tuesdays