Comments on: What are some decent latin nightlife spots in Philadelphia, PA?

Question: What are some decent latin nightlife spots in Philadelphia, PA?

hcastro — Sun, 11 Jun 2006 16:54:25 -0800

What are some decent latin nightlife spots in Philadelphia, PA? Currently I am aware of Brazils Nightclub and Cafe Havana.

By: huskerdont

huskerdont — Sun, 11 Jun 2006 18:08:02 -0800

I seem to recall a free Spanish-language daily from my time in Philadelphia called Al Dia - They had a number of ads for nightclubs catering to the local Latin community.

Also both Pasion and Las Cazuelas Tambien restaurants in Center City have the occasional DJ and dance floor action as well.

By: Mr. Six

Mr. Six — Sun, 11 Jun 2006 18:08:22 -0800

" Lolita
" Cuba Libre
" El Vez
" Alma de Cuba
" Tequila's

Less glamorous are the Mexican and South American restaurants around the Italian Market on 9th and Washington, but the food is excellent.

By: desuetude

desuetude — Sun, 11 Jun 2006 19:20:33 -0800

I wouldn't call the Mexican restaurants in South Philly "nightlife", though we do have an awful lot of awesome food down here.

The places that Mr. Six listed are Latin-inspired restaurants with varying levels of nightlife-ness, but are absolutely not clubs. Lolita is particularly great Latin-fusion food, but is just a small BYO restaurant. El Vez and Alma are trendy restaurants with a buzzing bar scene.

Cuba Libre does have some DJ/dancing action, though if you're in Old City, Brasil's is better.

Las Cazueles Tambien is closed, but their original location at 4th and Girard is going strong. There's more dancing up that way around/on N. 5th St. I seem to recall that Tierra Columbiana (4535 N. 5th) hosted musicians at some point?

By: adamdrici

adamdrici — Sun, 11 Jun 2006 20:37:06 -0800

Monte Carlo throws a good party every other Thursday night. $10 cover though, and drinks are expensive.

By: hcastro

hcastro — Sun, 11 Jun 2006 21:54:13 -0800

Good call on Al Dia. I completely forgot about that paper. I was also unaware that Tierra had musicians.

By: Loto

Loto — Sun, 11 Jun 2006 22:22:28 -0800

Also, a bit out of your area, but check out Reading, PA if you get a chance. There is a huge Latin population, and bits of the city are starting to reflect it.