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).
Bulldog Café (Krystal Cancún hotel, Blvd. Kukulcán, Km 9, Zona Hotelera, Cancún) – the very name of this place is very deceptive. It sounds like a British-themed sports bar. It’s not – it’s a large nightclub that appears to hold at least 2,000 people (maybe more!!). They regularly book DJs from the U.S. and elsewhere […]
Yamamoto (Av. Uxmal 31, Sm 3, El Centro, Cancún) — As the oldest Japanese restaurant in Cancún, Yamamoto has some of the best sushi in downtown Cancun. In addition to sashimi, there’s a menu of traditional Japanese dishes like chicken teriyaki and tempura for those who prefer their food cooked. Large groups can order combination […]
Pujol Restaurant (Tennyson 133, Polanco, Polanco V Secc, Mexico City) – this well-reviewed restaurant is hidden away on a quiet, greenery laced side street within the exclusive Polanco district. Walking in you feel like you’re entering a peaceful, modern family home. The owner designed the entire space to reflect the atmosphere of the food. The […]