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Acapulco sizzles by night,
and its nightlife is legendary. There is no place in the world that can
compete with Acapulco's sophisticated dazzling discos, the choice of
entertainment and restaurants. There is magic in the air! The view of
Acapulco Bay, with its millions of lights reflecting on the water like
stars, is simply breathtaking, and is considered by many one of the most
romantic scenarios in the world.
A drive down the Escenica
to the Costera Miguel Aleman will take the traveler "into town". One is
only 10 minutes away from everything once you have reached Las Brisas.
Discos and restaurants abound to satisfy the needs of every kind of
tourist, regardless of age or pallet.
From traditional
Mexican to Japanese Sushi, Hooter's to Suntory, one will find there
exists a wide variety of cuisine and specialties for even the most
discriminating gourmet. Contact us for a full list of restaurants!
Dance till you drop, or
till the sun rises in Acapulco's most famous nightclubs! New York style
Alebrije, traditional and posh Baby 'O, Oldie's Zucca,
enigmatic Palladium and Enigma with private piano bar
Siboney, and wild Andromedas are all for the taking.
Acapulco Disco
The Best Acapulco
Discos and Night Clubs
Guide to the best
Acapulco discos contains a brief review of the most popular discos in
Acapulco, along with some of my personal favorites. Every taxi driver
should be familiar with all of these night clubs by name. I will also
eventually add them to the Acapulco Map. Note: The primary factor in my
ratings is the club's "potential for fun" (not its "exclusivity").
Acapulco has an amazing
nightlife. On Fridays and Saturdays year-round, and every night on
spring break, the city is alive with flashing lights and music pumping
out of every establishment along the main strip and in Las Brisas. For
spring-breakers, the beaches and nightlife are probably the main
attractions, though there are many other things to do if you read the
other sections of this site. This section mainly focuses on discos and
bars and includes reviews for the most popular night clubs and some of
my personal favorites.
Palladium:
The center of the Acapulco nightlife and the biggest and best nightclub,
if you want to follow the crowd. The amazing view, good music, friendly
bar staff, a decent layout to meet new people, and a mind-blowing show
at 4:00 am make it my top-rated disco in Acapulco. But during spring
break and on holidays, you may wait a long time to get in and get
served. Located in Las Brisas
Mandara (formerly Enigma):
Located in Las Brisas next to Palladium, next door (literally) to
Siboney, and under the after-hours bar Privado, Mandara is an elegant
night club with a beautiful view of the bay. It is a good place to take
a date and to be seen with the social elite from Acapulco. Go here on
Fridays, and hit Palladium on Saturdays and/or Thursdays.
El Alebrije:
A humongous and popular disco, but also the youngest crowd (average age
of 18-20). The stadium seating is not very conducive to meeting new
people and the bartenders are absolutely terrible, but the waiters are
good and the music is great.
Baby'O:
The best disco in Acapulco for the social elite of Mexico. Baby'O is
smaller than most others, has an all ages crowd, and is a first class
establishment. However, space and seating is limited, it's a bit
difficult to meet new people, and it costs US$30-60 to enter NOT
including drinks. If exclusivity is your preference, this is the place
to go.
Ninas:
Salsa club with live entertainment (celebrity impersonators), music, and
dancing. Has an all-ages (well, 18 and up), mostly Mexican crowd and is
good for dates or groups. Get rowdy with the locals and learn how to
dance. Admission includes an open bar and is only US$22. Ninas is
located in front of the Convention Center next to "SuperGigante".
ucca:
Elegant nightclub with music from the 60's, 70's, 80's, and 90's.
Located on the hill in Las Brisas with a spectacular view. Has an all
ages crowd and is ideal for dates. The cover charge does NOT include
drinks.
Disco Beach:
An open-air disco located right on the beach in "La Condesa", next to
many bars. The attire and atmosphere is much more casual than the other
discos, so you could think of it as an all-you-can-drink bar with
dancing. They have foam parties on Fridays!
NJoy:
A large disco with many couches, a good-sized dance floor, dancers on
stages, and your typical selection of Spanish dance music. Located south
of Cinemark on La Costera. Saturday is the night to go - because it is
so large, you will have more fun if it is crowded.
B& B Disco:
Two levels with music mainly from the 60's, 70's, and 80's. B & B is a
great place to take a date, has a slightly older crowd, and is a fun
place to dance. It is a bit far away for spring-breakers, but it's worth
the trip to experience something different.
The Best Acapulco
Barshis guide to the best bars in Acapulco is broken down into several
categories with brief reviews of each bar. Most taxi drivers should be
familiar with all of these by name. One way to experience the Acapulco
nightlife is to start at one of the many bars along La Condesa and from
there take a taxi to a disco.
General Bars in Acapulco
One Dollar
Bar: The name is misleading because drinks are
actually US$2.50 each. It's an open-air bar located in La Condesa and is
one of the best places to meet people. On weekends, the house band "Strogeno"
plays a mix of English and Spanish rock & roll
Mangos:
An all-around good choice with air conditioning, good food, drinks,
music videos, and a 20 to 30-something crowd. It can be difficult to get
a table or spot at the bar unless you come early (10-11:00 pm), and it
usually quite crowded. Very nice waitresses. Good place to go to chat
with friends over drinks. Acapulco does not seem to have pubs, so Mangos
is probably the closest you will get to a pub. La Condesa.
Siboney:
Exquisite atmosphere with a great view, located in Las Brisas near
Palladium, Privado, Mandara and Zucca. It is an enchanting and very
romantic piano bar and has an older crowd (30's and 40's on up). The
service is first class.
Baby Lobster
Bar: You need to at least stop by to check it
out. It's an open-air bar in La Condesa with fun music, cheap drinks,
friendly bartenders, and people dancing on the bar. It's quite loud when
you factor in the guy with the whistle and the one with the microphone,
but the layout is the most conducive for meeting new people in Acapulco.
Yuppies Sports
Bar: NEW! They invested a lot of $$ in
this new bar and did a very good job. Lots of seating, TVs, and a
well-stocked bar. Across from Cinemark / next to WalMart.
Crisis:
A small, dark bar with cheap drinks, tiny chairs, and loud live rock &
roll on weekends. Up the stairs between Se๑or Frogs (the store) and
Marti on La Condesa.
Bar Rio:
(Formerly Oblue / Andromedas) Near Baby'O. This is now a giant,
multi-level bar with live entertainment on weekends. Expensive cover,
but all-you-can-drink.
Barbarroja:
One of the first bars you will notice on La Condesa. An open air bar
with cool decor (a PIRATE ship), and a slightly older crowd / more
gringos than most other bars.
Bombay:
La Condesa. Bombay has a semi-tropical atmosphere, and is supposedly a
sports bar, but not really. From the outside it looks like might have
air conditioning, but it doesn't.
Libido:
Located next to Baby-O Disco, Libido has two levels. It's a good
pre-party destination before hitting the discos. Upstairs there's a
small bar and a pool table.
El Rodeo:
El Rodeo is a cross between an English or Irish pub and a Texas saloon.
They have two pool tables, darts, and a jukebox. It's usually not to
crowded, but it's good, cheap, laid-back fun. Located across from Planet
Hollywood near the Convention Center.
After Hours Clubs (6:00 am)
Kaos: Located
next to Tabares (see Strip Clubs below), it's where partygoers go after
they've gotten off work. Good music and cheap beers, but slightly
dangerous if you're plastered before you get there (which you probably
will be, all things considered).
Privado:
Exclusive after-hours club frequently requiring a special pass to enter.
Meet the "right" people at the previous disco and score some passes. I'm
not too crazy about this concept, but it's cozy and nice (and
expensive). Located in Las Brisas above Mandara
Lounges
Heaven Bar:
NEW! Probably the closest thing to New York in Acapulco. Good place
to lounge on sofas and sip martinis. House music (loud), dim red lights
& excellent martinis
Sky Garden: Next
to Zucca and Linda Vista. A very ritzy lounge with "beautiful people"
and a great view of the bay. Highly recommended by WillieBeeman from our
forum ;ฌ)
biza Lounge:
Next to Disco Beach. Cozy seating on couches, dimly lit atmosphere with
air conditioning inside or cushioned tents on the beach! Very groovy but
expensive. It's close to deserving 5 parrots, but the music is too loud
and doesn't really match the ambience.
Country Bars
Rodeo Mexican:
Next to Cinemark. So far I just toured the place, but it looks pretty
cool on the inside, like an old saloon. You can also dance here. Try it
on a weekend.
New West:
Located in La Sinfonํa by La Quebrada, it's a bit of a journey from the
main hotel strip. The closest thing I've found to a country bar, with
cheap beers, dancing, and usually no other gringos. Drink with the
rancheros, watch bullfights on the TV, and grab yourself a gordita!
Don't get too rowdy or your return trip might not be too pleasant. Bring
your cowboy hat. (NOTE: The building burnt down, but they did a good job
rebuilding it.)
Familiar Bars in Acapulco
Carlos & Charlie's:
Popular bar if you like the "familiar". Located in La Condesa. Food.
Se๑or Frogs:
Located in Las Brisas with a view, it's otherwise expensive and lame.
Food.
Hooters:
Familiar sports bar. Very bad wings. 95% male crowd. Located on La
Costera.
Gay Bars (reviews forthcoming)
Demas: Disco
bar. Behind Office Max on La Condesa. Shows on weekends. Men only.
Savage: Upscale
show bar / transvestites (below Demas). Mainly couples: men & women.
Picante: Disco
Bar. Located in La Condesa behind Carlos & Charlie's.
La Vida en Rosa:
A small gay bar with food located near Picante.
Strip Clubs in Acapulco
Tabares:
The most well known of the many strip clubs in Acapulco. A surreal
experience from the moment you enter, the staff includes "Little People"
wearing mining helmets and waitresses on roller skates. Need I say more?
Oh yeah, US$20 dances.
Girls Girls
Girls ("Chicas"): Just down the street from
Tabares up from the La Diana circle. Same owners as Tabares; the next
best thing to Tabares, maybe a more cozy atmosphere.
Foxy's:
On one side of Plaza Bahia, back by the beach. Same owners as Tabares;
the next best thing to Chicas (see above).
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