Where to dance salsa, bachata, & merengue in Las Vegas

Learn about the nightclubs, restaurants, bars, and dance studios across Las Vegas that feature Latin dancing, from salsa and bachata to merengue.

Social Latin dances like salsa, bachata, and merengue originated in various Caribbean regions but they’ve taken Las Vegas by storm. Several nightclubs, restaurants, bars, and dance studios in Sin City offer high-energy Latin nights with food, drinks, live music, and dancing, even dance lessons.

Couples, friends, and singles alike are in for a steamy, seductive, emotional, and thrilling time whether dancing a fast-paced and rhythmic salsa, romantic and heartbreaking bachata, or lively and up-tempo merengue.

For more information on Latin dance nights or to become part of the Latin dance community, check out the Las Vegas Salsa & Bachata Meet Up Group on Facebook. For a listing of Las Vegas venues with Latin dancing, read on.

Nightclubs

La Diabla Nightclub

1700 E. Flamingo Road

Have a lusty time dancing to Latin and Top 40 music at La Diabla Night Club Thursdays through Sundays, from 10:30 p.m. until the wee hours. Celebrate in Sin City with foam parties, drink specials, salsa, bachata, reggaeton, and other gluttonous fun. Be sure to wear an outfit everyone will envy. The cover charge varies.

La Jolla Night Club

2245 E. Flamingo Road

Dance, drink, smoke hookah, and let loose to Latin beats at La Jolla Night Club, open from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. Thursday-Sunday and 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Friday-Saturday, with a new theme every night. Take it up a notch with a VIP experience, including bottle service. The cover charge varies.

On The Record

Park MGM

Make your way to the Latin Quarters of Park MGM’s On the Record on Wednesdays as DJ Suave Beats promises to spin “mas rico rhythms in town” from 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Dance to salsa, bachata, and more in the patio and back room, or wander the hallways to check out all the venue’s hidden rooms. There’s no cover before 11:30 p.m. Afterwards the cost is $10 for women and $20 for men.

Bars & Restaurants

Mama Rabbit Mezcal + Tequila Bar 

Park MGM

The drinks will flow and the music will have you on your feet at Mama Rabbit Mezcal + Tequila Bar starting at 9 p.m. on Thursdays. Kick off the evening with dance lessons starting at 9:30 p.m., followed by a DJ spinning Latin music until 2 a.m. Happy hour is from 10 p.m. to midnight. Bottle service is also available.

Blue Martini

Town Square

Ladies get in for free during Noches Azul on Thursdays at Blue Martini, 10 p.m. to midnight. Sip cocktails on the patio from a select open bar menu and dance to live music, led by DJ and producer Gil Barba (@gilbarba). Reservations are encouraged.

AMP’D Lounge

M Resort Spa Casino

The 10-piece local band Latin Breeze blows into AMP’D Lounge at the M Resort from 8 p.m. to midnight every other Friday. You’ll dance like the wind to salsa, merengue, cumbias, mambos, and boleros. No Cover.

Palace Pool Deck

Palace Station Casino

Break out your swimwear and party at the Pool at Palace Station from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Fridays with food by Lindo Michoacán, drink specials, and live music by Puro Vicente, Space to Pace, and DJ Mistake. Brush up on your salsa moves before hitting the dance floor with free dance lessons at the start of the night. Make a real splash by reserving a table or a cabana for your party. Best of all, there’s no cover charge!

El Dorado Cantina

Tivoli Village

Thursday nights bring rhythm, flavor, and fun at El Dorado Cantina in Summerlin’s Tivoli Village as live DJs spin irresistible dance beats from 8 p.m. to midnight. Dine on Latin-inspired food and enjoy specials on signature cocktails or head straight to the patio to show off your moves on the dance floor.

BrewDog Las Vegas

3767 S. Las Vegas Boulevard

Fun for all ages, Salsa On The Strip has everyone dancing at BrewDog Las Vegas from 9 p.m.–1 a.m. on Fridays. There’s food, drinks, and entertainment, including live music and percussion. But first, hone your dance skills at a free salsa or bachata class. There’s no cover. 

El Toque del Sabor

2501 E. Tropicana Avenue, #2e

Peruvian restaurant El Toque del Sabor presents live Latin music every Saturday night, starting at 10 p.m. Celebrate the weekend by dancing salsa and cumbia or dining on Peruvian delicacies. Reservations are recommended. 

La Patrona Mexican Cantina

1401 S Las Vegas Blvd

End your weekend with a bang at La Patrona Mexican Cantina from 7:30-11:30 p.m. on Sundays. A DJ will provide live music for dancing. There’s no cover charge.

Mariposa Cocina & Cocktails

2575 S Decatur Blvd

Mariposa Lounge, Cocina & Cocktails from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. every second and fourth Thursday. Latin Sin and DJ Suavebeats will play bachata and salsa, perfect for a night of dancing. There’s no cover charge. 

Dance Studios

Dance Now Las Vegas Studio

3481 E. Sunset Road, Suite #107
Dance Now Las Vegas Studio invites the public to a salsa and bachata dance party in two rooms from 8:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. on some Fridays. Attendees get bachata and salsa lessons before heading into the salsa or bachata rooms for a night of dancing. No partner or experience is necessary. Check @dancenowlv for the schedule. The cost is $15.

Latin Blendz Dance Academy

5875 S. Rainbow Blvd, #206

Dance bachata at Latin Blendz Dance Studio from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. on the third Saturday of the month. The night includes lessons, live music, DJs, and dancing, of course. Check Facebook for the schedule. The cost is $15.

Rhythms Dance Studio & Event Center

4545 West Sahara Avenue

Rhythms Dance Studio & Event Center offers a salsa and bachata night with music and dancing on the occasional Saturday at 10 p.m. The cost is $10-$15.

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