The sizzling sounds and sexy moves of salsa dancing are spicing up LA nights. Throughout Los Angeles, beginners and experts are moving their hips to the Latin-Caribbean beats both in studio classes and on the club circuit. What are you waiting for? Find out where to go for salsa dancing, call for times to go, and then get out onto the dance floor where you belong.
Rumba Room
Universal CityWalk Hollywood
100 Universal City Plaza
Universal City, CA 91608
818.622.7278
Scoop: By far one of the largest dance floors in the city, Rumba Room lives up to the sizzling reputation salsa has made for itself. Lessons are available on Sundays for free. Look into buying a VIP Nighttime Party Pass for $19.99 for free cover, drinks and other benefits.
El Floridita Restaurant
1253 N. Vine St.
Hollywoood, CA 90038
323.871.8612
Scoop: This is one of LA’s mainstay salsa joints, where live music, Cuban food and a skilled crowd heat up the dance floor.
The Mexican Village
3668 W. Beverly Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90004
213.385.0479
Scoop: For those who like variety, the DJs here spin the hottest and latest salsa, reggae, merengue, cha-cha-chá and more.
The Borderline Bar & Grill
99 Rolling Oaks Dr.
Thousand Oaks, CA 91361
805.446.4435
Scoop: You might think it’s strange for a country Western bar to boast about its salsa night, but with free lessons and great food, there’s always an energetic and dynamic scene.
Salsa Club 2000
Rusty’s Hacienda, 6439 Lankershim Blvd.
North Hollywood, CA 91606
818.761.8438
Scoop: Considered one of the legendary local hotspots for salsa, this North Hollywood nightclub has more than enough flavor to get you on the floor and keep you there.
Club 705
705 Pier Ave.
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
310.372.9705
Scoop: Lessons beforehand can get you ready to experience the hottest dance moves on the salsa scene. Be sure to dress to impress.
Café Tu Tu Tango
Universal CityWalk Hollywood
100 Universal City Plaza
Universal City, CA 91608
818.769.2222
Scoop: Despite its "tango" name, this Universal CityWalk haunt knows its salsa. Its entertainers show you how it’s done before you try on your own dancing shoes.
Mama Juana
3707 Cahuenga Blvd.
Studio City, CA 91604
818.505.8636
Scoop: This restaurant is a throwback to the 40s and 50s, but there's nothing dated about the salsa here. Mama Juana brings in professionals for amazing shows and top-notch instruction.
