Sonora
This little cafe offers a full range of coffee drinks, smoothies and healthy shakes. Grab a seat in its colonial courtyard or on the front terrace and…
Must-see nightlife in Mexico
Oaxaca City
A don't-miss stop on any mezcal trail, In Situ stocks a vast variety of artisanal mezcals, many of them unusual, and the owner is an encyclopedia of the…
Veracruz City
The food is OK at this new-for-2019 cantina, but we prefer it as place to have a drink and relax in retro–shabby chic surroundings. Occasionally on…
Ixtapa
Christine has the sizzling sound-and-light systems you’d expect from one of the most popular discos in town. Admission varies, but is hefty in peak season…
San Patricio-Melaque
This curious open-air corner bar has done its decor out of driftwood, recycled packing crates and the like; it's well worth a stop for the swing seats and…
Playa del Carmen
Kind of hard to find in Playa – a bar with cool music where you can just go for a few relaxed drinks. No cover, no dance floor, just a great place to…
Bahías de Huatulco
Kick back on the rear deck here with some of Oaxaca's finest coffee and take in the sweeping view of the surrounding mountains with the sweet sounds of…
Puerto Vallarta
This venerable disco-cantina stages smashing transvestite shows, with the music pumping loud. It's an amiable scene, with plenty of locals and reasonably…
Guanajuato
Students love this relaxed spot, named after the city's 1905 flood, for its flowing beer and, thanks to the tables out on the pretty square, the beer…
The Copper Canyon & Ferrocarril Chihuahua Pacífico
On clear days, head to this outdoor-only spot for good coffees, kombucha, tamales, organic yogurt, carrot cake and other snacks while watching the village…
Puerto Vallarta
It’s raining men at this sizzling dance mecca and male-stripper venue; expect lots of skimpy underwear and terrific dancing. Women are unapologetically…
Acapulco
The city's longest-running gay club is mixed but draws a mostly male clientele. There are shows on weekend nights and M$300 gets you all you can drink on…
Cancún
A hopping Tuesday night pool party, with all the trimmings: DJ spinning tunes, open bar and lots of bikinis. The daily daytime beach party is much more…
Guadalajara Region
Belly up to this fine knotted-wood bar to sip beer, watch a ball game or chat with quirky resident expats. It’s American-owned and serves a damn good…
Zipolite
Take in a glorious sunset over cocktails while swaying back and forth on a swing at this palapa beach bar. Often hosts live music events on weekends.
San José del Cabo
Los Barriles stocks over 300 varieties of tequila and keeps at least two dozen bottles open for tasting. Prices are a bit steep, but the selection is…
Ixtapa
One of the better places in town for a strong coffee. If you need something stronger, the original Zihuatanejo location (Altamirano 19) serves cocktails…
Veracruz
Books, coffee and art. This small literary cafe connected to a book store is handily located between Parque Castillo and the Museo Arte del Estado.
Acapulco
Reinas karaoke bar and nightclub is a rough-around-the-edges but popular bar serving a mostly gay clientele on Avenida Costera. Admission is free.
Cabo San Lucas
A classier option than most for a Corona or cocktail. Moody lighting, rustic furniture and a curious (and entertaining) Día de Muertos theme.
Mazatlán
This colorful club attracts a fun-loving, mostly gay crowd. It's a friendly, inclusive place with nightly live shows featuring go-go dancers.
Puerto Vallarta
This palapa-style beachfront spot is famous for its gargantuan margaritas, free-flowing buckets of beer and perfect sunset views.
Puerto Morelos
Posada Amor has a quiet bar where you can listen to cover bands play on Monday and Thursday night. It's located southwest of the plaza.
San Patricio-Melaque
The choice spot for adult beverages. It's set above the plaza and is an open, airy bar that cranks the music up pretty loud later on.
San Miguel de Allende
This roof-terrace cocktail lounge is a gay-friendly, laid-back place with a young and smart crowd; it's a top spot for sundowners.
Guadalajara Region
This cafe-bar under the portal of the southeast corner of the main square is a delightful place to relax and sip something cool.
Valladolid
A little pub and bistro where you can catch a televised sporting event or chat over Mexican draft beer and well-made pizzas.
Sonora
The town’s most popular bar, with a pool table, outside tables on the Plaza de Armas and live music on weekends.
Oaxaca City
Popular cafe with a tempting cake case, aromatic coffee and a couple of other branches dotted around the city.
Cancún
Lining a downtown street with motorcycles and a small crowd every weekend, Route 666 is an open-air bar catering to rockers and middle-class bikers. Live…
Mexico City
This classic pulquería, a block east of the main market, Mercado de Xochimilco, has a cheerful sawdust-on-the-floor vibe, with a mixed-age crowd enjoying…
Cholula
In the pyramid's shadow, this raucous, family-run bar has been in business since 1939. Painted in bright colors and decorated with an assortment of old…
Centro Histórico
If you simply can't live without fútbol (soccer in US gringo-speak), this downtown drinking establishment is the go-to place to get your sports fix. The…
Zona Rosa & Reforma
This grand coffeehouse is a traditional haunt for writers and journalists, who linger for hours over a café americano. People come for the history, not…
Centro Histórico
More than a century old, this atmospheric gentlemen’s salon is now open to all but seems preserved in amber, with ornate carved paneling and well-used…
Guanajuato
Spread over two buildings on either side of a steep, narrow side street, this student favorite is always busy with modish young things who love the owners…
Morelia
On the hillside about 4km south of town, Morelia’s hottest club thumps, bumps and grinds to house and pop tunes. Designed to look like an actual hotel,…
Coyoacán & San Ángel
This restaurant-cantina has been drawing Mexican celebrities to San Ángel since 1931, evidenced by the stars’ photos on the walls. On Friday and Saturday…
Oaxaca City
The Jardín has a peerless position beneath the arches at the Zócalo's southwest corner. You come here to be serenaded by funky marimba ensembles, watch…
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