La Cita Bar

I happened to pass by this place in the daytime and took a look inside, it seemed interesting. I went to where I needed to be first, and on my way back I decided to stop for a drink. The bartender was friendly, the bar was quiet, which I expected for a weekday. I enjoyed a margarita and a Jack Daniels. I plan to return on a weekend to see what the nightlife is like.

This place is dope. Do you remember the Infinity room the Broad museum had a while back? First time walking in, it felt like that - the lighting is so cool! The vibe is great, Mexican through and through, and I wish wed come later at night, you can just tell it gets lit. Drinks were good too, nothin like an authentic Paloma🤤

This is a great downtown LA bar that has a pretty descent sized dance floor.The outdoor patio is pretty cool with that red light. There’s about two bars with enough bartenders so getting a drink is not that long unless it’s super busy. Solid drinks & the crowd is pretty chill with lots of people ready to dance.I’d definitely come back here again & it’s always a great post laker, dodger spot.

Such a cool fun vibe on Saturday night, lots of dancing and good music. The bar has lots of different spaces, including a huge outdoor patio area, depending how you’re feeling. Easy to get a drink, though the $20 cover is a little steep.

The night that I came to this bar it was cash only and online it said it was a $10 entrance but when I arrived it was a $20 entrance. After already paying parking I didnt expect to pay for higher fee. Especially because I checked online prior to coming out here. I dont live close by at all so it was really disappointing.I have had a couple issues in this bar with guys that are rude. It can get stuffy in the dance area and its a relief to walk to the back patio. Great music, great vibes, great atmosphere. Just wish there would be more honest about the price online versus in person.Update: after coming here for many years and never being problematic. I was kicked out a week ago for smoking in the smoking patio. Apparently you cannot smoke weed anymore. I did not know this I turned off my joint right away and apologize for not knowing. The security guard told me it doesnt matter if I turn it off the manager wanted me out. I had never met this person before I didnt even know there was a manager. I approached the manager and let them know I already turned off the joint theres no need for me to leave. He came very aggressively toward me and told me to go. I asked whats the problem if I already turned it off? Like I said I just didnt know. He said really because theres a sign out front. I told him I never saw the sign.I felt so humiliated. I love the vibe the music here but I did not expect that kind of treatment at all. And of course it was from other Latinos as a Latina myself I did not expect to be mistreated at a bar Ive been coming to for 10 years..I would probably come again because I like it but I definitely felt messed up about it.

Fun place, they got a patio out back and its really big and there another bar section so you dont have to walk all the way inside pretty convenient I would say, especially once those drinks start to kick in, the dance floor is kinda small but the prices on the drinks are not too bad overall I think this place is good if you want to party and have a smoke outside is perfect. There is lots of sitting as well in the patio.

Very fun place. Its a little pricey as one would expect being right in Downtown Los Angeles. But the vibes kind of make up for it.I came in here on a weekday night when the place wasnt really hype. But there was still a very upbeat vibe with cool red lights.This place has a very nice patio. Thats where we sat when visiting this place.You can definitely tell that this place fills up during prime times. There were spots for dancing and the music that was playing was upbeat and loud.Overall, I had a great experience with this bar. It had a very upbeat vibe and a nice patio.

Large bar and Dance floor. Two bars and two different areas. Dark inside. Large selection of drinks. Nice staff, average pricing. Plenty seating. Didn’t notice food menu. Take someone here and have a conversation and drink. Not a ton more to say. Straightforward place.

Great place to hang out live music on the inside and for TVs and fresh air on the outside in the patio (El Patio). The bartender with the beard and the glasses in the patio had great customer service.

If you like Latino music and dance, this is the spot.I came on a Friday night, they charged $15 cash for admission fee. Of course, there are many people on the “guest list”.Parking right next door charges $20, but if you are ok with walking for like 1 to 2 blocks, they have $10 lots too.They have different live bands playing different music all night. At 1:20am they will come to you and tell you the club is closing in 10min.The house drinks are so so, I recommend paying a bit more for the better liquor.The outdoor area is very nice and good for some fresh air.The dancing pit is not THAT big but fun. Many love birds there :)I would recommend it!

I witnessed security physically assault a man to the extend of him having his skull broken. Management had zero protocol to call an ambulance and didn’t get the man ice until the people standing in line had to tell them. They were treating everyone in the line disrespectful and still have the audacity to charge a $25 cover charge but can’t even hire competent staff and security. After witnessing this brutal assault on this man it killed the night for my group and we left. They tried to keep our cover charge money too since we hadn’t walked in yet when all this went down. I would not recommend this bar ever again and i will not be returning.

Pulled up to la cita bar on a Thursday night. Wow I was amazed by the vibe, we were in LA looking for something Latin. We sure did find it! You need to check out la Cita Bar when you are in LA it’s not a miss. I enjoy my time while I was here, s/o X the bartender! We were wanting a specific drink and he came through! Thanks La Cita Bar for letting us have a good time, definitely will come back and visit again!!

BEWARE!!! This place has changed. Theres thieves pickpocketing phones and wallets. Mine got stolen out of my purse on the dance floor. SO LAME. Not coming back anymore.

The security here is disgusting. Dragged out at 37 and thrown on the floor outside in front because one of my friends was ACCUSED of something they have no proof of. Be better la cita and retrain your security. Puro basura. They also charge different prices depending on what you look like. Garbage establishment. DO NOT COME HERE. My body is in pain because of what they did to me. This place is shady and vile

I love this place is definitely one of my favorite bars to go to in Los Angeles always fun always a good time I have an open patio handlebar on the inside and the dance floor and sometimes live music

If I can give a 0 I willBe aware of the Spanish lady at the front she likes to steal money from customers . She literally stole my daughter money and gave her an attitude in top of that call security to trow my daughter out from the line . When my daughter gave her 100 dollars and she gave her the wrong change back my daughter told her and she trow get out.I hope the owner can see this and keep an eye open to this kind of employees that are stealing from customers and making this place looks bad . And when you call the phone number that is on the website no one answers

Security is easily bribed and bartenders sometimes take 30+ minutes to get your drink. Vibe is cool and the music is on point but the wait is wayyyy too long. Plus the cover charge is 20 bucks. Ridiculous.

This bar is ghetto! There are people that pick pocket your purses and steal phones and wallets! I just got my phone stolen I tried to see if they had a lost and found i went to try to speak to a staff member that worked there but they where so rude and started screaming at us shut the door in our face! they did not want to open the door and let us ask any question. That is not ok for these thieves to be doing that to people! Get a life or a job! No one should have to go through that and get their personal belongings stolen! And someone that works around the bar believes that the owners of this bar have some type of involvement with these pick pocket thieves. Do not waste your and money in this place because clearly they don’t have the best interest!

This is the worst bar/club to go to in DTLA. They overprice everything here like it’s not even fair. I went out on a Wednesday night, got hit with the $20 cover, cash only, didn’t have any cash so I had to use their ATM, which charged me $8 to withdraw $20. Then I went in and order a few shots with some friends, this where they robbed us without shame, because who charges $18 for a shot of basic tequila? Well they do. I said I’ll never go back, but a few months later I found myself back there on a Tuesday(no cover) night and said to my friends not to spend a penny in there, but when we got in I thought let me get couple beers and a water for the homie that had to much already, this time I got hit with a bill of $23 for two Pacifico beers and a bottle of water. That’s highway robbery and you should avoid this piece of place by all means or else you’ll get robbed too because the owner got no mercy.

Got my phone stolen here security made me wait 3 hours outside for nothing. Until my Aunt arrived and asked they told us we had to make a police report.

Honestly came here based on two recommendations but definitely would not recommend. Bar is super slow or short staff. Alcohol drinks are over priced and watered down. Requested a double of vodka and shot of tequila still coherent. Majority of individuals here are young rude women that do not understand you are bound to bump into someone due to the tight space. Was literally pushed by a girl bc I accidentally bumped into her and the bouncer did not do anything. Overall below mediocre Latin club. Music on Saturday night is contemporary Latin with Hip pop and the track simply sucks; feels like I’m listening to the radio.

Its okay for $10 before 10 pm, but its really hot, and the bar gets really full. Its hard to get drinks here. Staff is friendly, though. The DJ on Fridays is great, but I may have heard the same songs 2-3 times between 3-4 hour period.

I am writing to express my dissatisfaction with the way I was treated by your staff on [02/23/2024]. I was enjoying myself and spending money at your bar when I was suddenly and without explanation taken away by security. I believe this was due to a false accusation of wrongdoing, as I was not doing anything wrong. I am a law-abiding citizen and I expect to be treated with respect. I would like to know why I was kicked out and I would like to see any video footage that you may have of the incident. I am confident that this footage will exonerate me. I am disappointed that I had such a negative experience at your bar and I hope that you will take steps to ensure that this does not happen to anyone else..

I went last night and the music was not good at all. People did not look like they were having fun. The dj was playing music that nobody knew. I know because I asked people around and that was the answer I got. The bartender was very slow, they either need another bartender to move the line faster. The worst part was that as I was leaving (because of the reasons mentioned) I got stuck trying to get out. There was too many people by the entrance and we couldnt move. The security guard was there and was doing nothing to move people out. This was extremely dangerous. If there is ever an emergency, this can be a disaster.

Came here on a Thursday for Cumbia night to celebrate a friends birthday. I was worried that it would be only cumbia music all night, but luckily they switched it up mid way. It made the night fun to dance to! Drinks were good and so were the bartenders. Parking is easy next door.

Cool chill spot about 25 to 30 for 2 drinks mixed.So not a bad idea to pre game a little and then have a cocktail or 2 there great

Really enjoy this place I’ve had ver fun nights and met some of the coolest people ❤️Sometimes the line can be very long so take the in consideration but if your a single girl sometimes you girls get to skip the line 💃🏻💃🏻🪩 10/10

This place shouldve closed down during COVID, place is really shady I dont recommend going here at all, business owner doesnt care about the place lots of thieves have been going here and pick pocketing people and nothing has been done, these thieves have been targeting people who have been drinking taking advantage of the situation. The thieves keep coming back to the same location repeatedly especially during events and the business owner hasnt done anything about it and security doesnt do their job when it happens, what I believe about this place and why they keep coming back is because the business owner hires these people to steal and make profit ever since they started begging for money during COVID to keep the place open it makes more sense and if you really care about your business you would do something about these thieves but they dont, go and spend your money somewhere else totally not worth it in the end. Hope this place closes down and the people come forward here to stop this shady business 😠

This place is fun for a day or night out in the town. The drinks are good, music is great, and so is the atmosphere.

Great live music!... then DJ, Plus they have great food!... And plunty of dancing... great first date spot

Good location, but the place lacks air quality and mobility and ceiling space, the bar in the backyard/patio is less occupied. The dj, plays good tunes, but you’ll have a hard time enjoying the dance floor. A good 6 out of 10.

Awesome bar to go on a Friday night. Really nice outdoor back patio with two different bars. We were there for reggae night. I love reggae so it was easy to have a few beers and jam out to some old classics. Cool spot in the downtown area. Drink specials as well.

If I could give a 0.. I would. Their dj sucked, Latin music wasn’t even on point, they were running out of songs and started playing basic white man American music, I expected to hear more reggaeton .. sadly didn’t.The place is SOOO small, ceilings are super low which makes it impossible for good air flow to go through with everyone that they cram in. As soon as you walk in you can feel the disgusting humidity, felt like I was fighting for my life trying to find an air conditioner to stand under. I don’t know how it’s up to code with how crammed it is in there, just a bunch of sweaty people bumping into you. ALSO they charge $20 for entry. Waaack.Save yourself the $20 and go to a nice free bar/ club and spend those $20 on a drink instead.To make it all worse they also close 20 minutes early, won’t let you use up all the time You pay for!Trust, NOT worth it.

Its a cool spot, tight spaces if youre okay with that, but the DJ was not great. The music was just chill and never got popping. If youre looking to REALLY dance to some good music and have some drinks, there are better night bar scenes with music or just go to a club. This bar felt more for love birds, dates and people keeping to themselves. Its a cool spot though if your okay with all that but I wouldnt consider it lit by any means.

My cell phone was stolen at La Cita last night. The security guard laughed at me for getting pickpocketed. Dont come to this bar!

To many young kids after 10 pm. Getting a drink slow. Hight price drinks 3 beers, 2 waters $31. Will not come back.

Im not into that music but my girl is. It gets crowded on weekends and they charge a cover. Drinks are expensive.

This bartender just snapped on us. We where waiting for service and when we tried to get his attention he just went off on us. I felt shamed and not welcomed. I don’t understand, the bar wasn’t busy but he claimed that we were bothering him. La Cita, please do something about him. He is clearly a bully that makes people feel unwell.

Dope dope Latino reggaeton bar. Had a good time dancing and listening to Latin music. Taco stands outside after too. Outside area in the back. Nice dance floor

Straight out of an 80s Dive Bar!!!! Lol Drinks were ok, Moist Mondays definitely made our Girls Night Out a whole lot better!!!😁😁😁😆😆 #RnB #90s #Flashback!

Nice joint to go to. I went on a Monday night and it was great. Fun atmosphere and cool lighting inside and out. I love the outside patio in the back, it had its own bar there too.

My husband and I came from Texas to our friends wedding. We end up wanting a few drinks our last night in LA, we found La Cita after eating at Grand Central Market. The atmosphere was welcoming and our bartender X was very energetic and friendly. Enjoyed the drinks and conversations. We will definitely be coming back.

I have came here a few times and I love coming during the week because my favorite bartender attends to me and we have great conversations. She introduced green tea shots to me, and they are my favorite now. The music is a vibe, and so is the outside patio for dates and group get togethers. They play great music but the dance floor gets so packed its not very comfortable. The line gets really long after 1030. Dont count on security helping you if you are fighting outside, but they will film you and not call the proper authorities.

Great music but horrible crew - they look more like robots than people, zero capacity to deal and solve problems. I do not recommend this place at all

Only been in the afternoon. Still good chill place to grab a couple cold ones after work. Vibe 10/10

The real los angeles vibe, reason why the city is in spanish because the city is hispanic. Dont panic youll have a blast, the culture of los angeles is honored in these bars.

Love the music but the cover charge is getting a lil much. But a fun spot.

Great music! Service was quick 😊 will def come back

So first they body check you for weapons then they ID you. Doors close at 9am on Saturdays. They sell no food, just different liquor types. Food vendors are usually outside.

Live music on the Wednesday night when I went. Everyone seemed to be having a good time. Cover charge was a reasonable $10.

This place has different themes during the week. The venue has new security. The bar tender “X” was great. He has vibrant customer service and added on to the great experience at La Cita!

Chill patio, the crowds changed alil, but good selection of music, nice patio setup.

Love this place. Exactly what you want from a downtown LA Mexican bar.

Too pricey and very crowded. I went on a Saturday night and parking was $20.00 plus $25.00 per person to get in. Beers are around $10.00 ea. and a margarita around $15.00. I understand its a business but there are better night clubs in downtown LA for $10.00. Music is not that good they dont have a DJ. The place is very small and it gets crowded too difficult to dance because theres no space. I dont recommend it.

Order the Bloody Marys, the best!! Alex from the patio is the best bartender. Love the music, great atmosphere but it gets extremely hot inside. Best bet is the patio.

Do not go to this place, it’s very crouded, really trashy and to get a drink takes one hour I went on a Tuesday totally not worth it 😠

Beware of this place. they were pick-pocketing tonight at the bar. you get robbed here from your personal items and with their menu prices.

Attended an after work b-day celebration happy hour...we had good drinks...yummy food from Ye Olde Taco House (next door) that we were allowed to bring in and also a 🎂. This is a true blue Mexican cantina...do recommend if you want a fun place...for a new adventure.

Cool spot. Lots of people. Cool crowd. They dejays were good with the music and mixes. They had the crowd dancing all night. The bartenders made good mixed drinks.

Place took me by surprise. Its a pretty chill bar, and parking is walking distance. Had a good time here.

Great fun spot in DTLA. The back patio is where the cool kids hang lol but the dancefloor is hopping too.

Security guard was a rent a cop and treated some folks in our diverse group rude. Not worth the measly $5 anyway. And it smells like piss! Here for work...and my money will spend elsewhere

People in the front didnt let a coworker from Mexico come in cause he had a Mexico ID when he is here with a visa for work. They try to sound smart, saying its a new law, the ADC law.

Very small hole in the wall, very good vibes, the djs were pretty bad if I am to be Frank, not that they played bad music, but they just dont know how to mix great music, if that makes sense, the drinks were priced reasonably , and very well boxed, definitely a five star to the bartenders, the venue looked very unique and vintage, I definitely took a million and o e pictures, I just couldnt get enough, the style that place holds makes it so rustic and perfect for any photoshoot, check out my picture 😉😉

Went here Wednesday and wow . So much dam fun! Seeing the Latin community have fun and turn up To the music they grew up knowing was an experience. Plenty of air conditioning and just the energy was just immaculate . I’ll be back this Wednesday ha

Self reliance brought me here

Small club with great music! Check their IG for info on what type of music they’re playing that night. Gets really hot no ac and it’s a cramped spot so you’ll be dancing elbow to elbow. However they do have a patio in the back for fresh air with tables/chairs. Paid parking right next to the place about $10-15. Cover charge depending what time you get there.

I had a great time, Danced a lot, it was very good environment, feels like your going to a bar in TJ lolTheir micheladas were good mudslide too... and their bartenders very attentive they earn their tips

Great drinks, bar food wasn’t so good but overall a great time with great people.

Cool bar great music great drinks totally cool recommended

My bar when I’m in LA, it’s perfect. Leave your ego at the door. Have some fun, meet some people. Smile

If your looking a place to dance Spanish music, this is your place. The patio they have is a nice vibe. Definitely recommend.

Came here on a Monday for moist Monday which is hip hop and reggeton night.. mind you parking is 10 to 15 dollars entrance is 5 dollars if you come early.. I ordered 2 long islands which where pretty overpriced at 21 dollars each. And watered down !!!!

Our group got there early, a little after 9, and it wasnt busy. The night went on, and more people were showing up. Nowwww its a party! AC was blasting at max power, but as the dance floor filled up, it did get hot. Not to worry...take a break at the back patio, which has its own bar &, chairs, tables, TVs, and a water dispenser (sooo convenient!)

So this is how the security guards handle altercations created by others and we get kicked out.

I can’t fully explain it. The place is small. A little ghetto. Sometimes a long line to get in. All in all. If you are just looking for a good time and want to dance. This is a good place to visit. You will be dancing almost shoulder to shoulder with everyone on the dance floor. Just don’t be weird. Girls will dance with you for fun. Not cause they want to get your number and all that. So remember. Don’t be a weirdo.

Dont serve food but you can bring your own in

Went with a group of friends to celebrate and couldn’t do it. The bouncers / security are really rude and disrespectful. Didn’t even feel like going inside after dealing with them. We went to a bar up the street instead.

I cant rave enough about this place! The vibes and staff here are so welcoming and the music is simply divine. Saturdays are the days to go. They have a Pupusa Bites vendor who sells birria pupusa bites and they are heaven on earth. Shitshow bingo is hilarious to enjoy while having a drink and food. Ill definitely be back for more Pupusa Bites soon 🙌🙌

The place is nice, I was there for the first time this past Tuesday...the vibe was great.. music was awesome the reason Im giving 4 stars is because definitely they need better bar tenders. The service in the bar way way too slow .I understand it was busy but you can tell when the service is good. And the bar tenders in this place are no bueno .. it seems they are not good for a busy environment. Im sure the place lost a lot of money that day because the service was way too slow. But other than that music was great even though it was a Tuesday you felt like it was the weekend. But definitely pre game because inside you will lose at least 20 minutes each time you get a drink.

Overpriced cover. Band was good. Staff was rude. Would let women do whatever, but wouldnt let men in to use the bathroom or wait for their girlfriends by the bathroom. Try going down the street to the Perch or elsewhere where they wont rob you and mistreat you.

$10 cover fee cash only, went on a sunday, definitely an older vibe (23+), lots of weird men approach and wont leave u alone so be wary if your a girl, dance floor is definitely on the ratchet side, music was okay, drinks were fine but pricey, wont be coming back, the vibe was too off.

Cool place to enjoy a weekend night! Admission fee is cash only so come prepared!Drinks are at a reasonable price and the bartenders are quick.Music is more for a Spanish crowd. Do not expect any hip-hop.

This bar gets cracking every weekend after 9pm. Its still good during the weekdays to stop by afterwork with friends and enjoy a good time. Good Latin music and 2 bars one inside and one in the outdoor patio. Accepts both cash and card at the bars but door is cash. Cool spot 👏👏

Fun place to dance and have a good time

Fun little spot for a delicious michelada, Spanish music and dancing. Day or night lots of fun. They have a back patio with its own bar if the inside is too much.

Music is good.. although I dont understand the cover charge 10$ cash only n the overpriced drinks 15 each.. is insane.

I never write bad reviews unless it’s really bad. This is not the place for DRINKS. We ordered very simple drinks and half were either wayyyy too strong or we had remade. The music is okay. The only really good thing about this place is the live band. I’d recommend pre gaming before just to see the band. Don’t buy the overly priced drinks they serve. Never coming here and wouldn’t recommend to anyone

I tried to get in. I arrived at 12:20am the line was very long so I decided to wait. Nobody announced that they charge a cover fee to enter. The line moved very slow. So when I got to the door it was 1am. It turns out they charge 20$ cash to enter. So I basically waited for nothing. I don’t think I’m coming back :(

The short, possibly non-binary person with the short blonde hair and glasses was exceptionally rude AF. I have a hearing problem and the speaker was blasting over my ears loudly in the outdoor patio, I asked for certain types beer they may carry and in a condescending way, they/she raises their/her voice and rolls their/her eyes. Not ok and still, I tipped them/her despite the rude service.Overall the venue is great, been coming here on & off for years and was definitely way fun back in the “Mustache Monday’s” era of nightlife. I recommend, never had issues with the other bartenders. Otherwise, 5-Stars.

So apparently on Sundays its fichera night. We were told that if you are a young female the bartenders will not serve you and the order must be made by the fichera (Not an employee). The bartenders will not acknowledge you. I was very surprised and disappointed. Watch out for inflated prices, always ask how much the drink is before you give them your credit card.

Great music and dance floor on a Wednesday night !

La Cita bar is a good place to come and hangout and have a good time. They have a patio too if you like to smoke. Come early so that you avoid standing outside for a long time.

I want to start by saying we tipped our bartender so well and have been coming here every monday for weeks. She was so rude to us when we got our drinks. She couldnt hear us so she just dismissed us. It took forever to get drinks but yet we were patient because I know what it is like to be busy. You are going to lose customers with an attitude as poor as hers.

Not a bad dive bar . I had some real fun in there. Reminded me of the spots we used to party at when I was younger. Liked the back patio view of the skyline. They DJ opened up with some Nu Disco funky vibes that was awesome , but later on they played some main stream junk thats my only beef with them. Small & cozy spot, it need a bit of updating thats it !.

Loved it! Went on a Tuesday night and it got crowded by 11 pm which is so weird, coming from Baltimore Maryland. Good vibes and older people that are not barley drinking age. Great drinks and music

Fun crowd, good music, wide variety of drinks. The bartenders are nice and know what theyre doing behind the bar. The DJs play a nice mix of cumbia, 90s hip hop, salsa, reggeton etc. They definitely keep you dancing. I went on Tuesday so there was no cover. They check for vax cards at the door, heads up.

Fun dive with all colors and all walks of life. Def good service, staff is friendly and everyone inside mind their own business.Its a pretty chill spot, if you into people watching, you’ll have a field day out here. Went on a Fri night and there was a dj and a sax playing simultaneously, was super dope! wished I stayed longer.

I love this treasure next door to the market. Service is great, prices are right, true gem in downtown.

Lovee this place for latin music, Wednesday cumbia nights and weekends gets packed💃 Make sure you have cash for entrance. 🤑The bartenders are ok.Theirs an outside patio and inside with diffrent music vibes. Sadly its poor ventilation system in the inside makes it really really hot specially on full nights, stand under the ac vents and dress appropriately for it I guess 😅

Ive been here on a Saturday Wednesday and now Thursday! Its never too crowded. There two bars with totally different vibes. Its great. When you first walk in its a total Mexican paisa mood but walking out towards the patio its a more punk/hip pop atmosphere. Very well mixed.

Great spot for happy hour drinks and a casual hang. I really enjoy the outdoor patio are where you can also order drinks. Smoking is allowed outside and the bartenders are very friendly. If you love throwback jams I suggest going on the weekdays. Drinks are cheap and on Fridays they have free pizza which is amazing.

Great vibe even in the afternoon. It’s like a dive bar but Latino. Diggin’ it.

Good music , people there not so much fun , seen twice people getting laoid

Very small but everyone is super nice

This is a hidden treasure. Very Latino in its aesthetic, yet very diverse crowd. Overall, a great place to hang out, have a cheap drink and listen to good music. The weekly themes here add a dimension to the fun, but it is recommended to come in at 10p or later. The party starts at 10:30p, and Saturdays Latino dance nights with DJ Paw are a must here!

Oh my goooood ! GREEEAT! Had so much fun . ALL TYPES OF MUSIC. and if youre like me you love the reggeaton mix they throw in some cumbias. Great drinks, the bar inside does get a pretty crowded so a little wait time.

If you are in a peppy mood, this is the place to go to. Though they have a cover charge and you can pay only in cash, the place is amazing. The music is always good and you will end up dancing on the beats. They also have a smoking place where you can relax and talk and connect. Overall,its a pretty good experience!

Would not spend my money at this bar!!!! Went on a night out with friends and was met by a rude funny looking non FBA guard that had braids & a big forehead with a messed up hair line and some raggedy flip flops & crusty toes. He was very rude asking for IDS saying “i see others comprehend” while I was searching for my Id in my purse, then snatched my purse that was around my neck to “check”. When I told him that was rude and he had no right snatching my purse instead of asking like MOST GAURDS WITH SENSE DO…after I expressed how violated i felt he told my friends and I that I couldn’t enter. That is the worst experience especially since they were also charging $10 to enter. I would never give my money to such horrible service. Managers should check cameras more often

The Cedar bar is the best straight/gay friendly club in downtown LA. The DJ’s are spot on the drinks are amazing and the back patio is great intimate and a great place to meet single people. If you like dancing and drinking and hanging out with friends Lassiter bar in downtown LA is the place to go

Great place for dancing and drinks. This is my girlfriends favorite bar. Its pretty live and comfortable. Sometimes its free and sometimes theres a cover depending on the day (think the most weve paid was maybe like $10 max). Good area to bar hop and theres a taco shop right next door thats open late

The music is great, the bartenders are generous and theres plenty of space to mingle or dance. My only issue is with overall cleanliness. The bathrooms are ignored most of the night and no one cleans up spills. Other than that its a chill spot.

I enjoyed the vibe of this bar. I liked how it had semi quiet patio you can go sit down and have a conversation at. The music was a nice change from the usual hip hop and rap found at other bars. The only reason I give this bar 4 stars was because it took a while for the gentleman to serve us a drink. But other than that a pleasent first experience.

One of my favorite lil bars in LA. The Djs play music from every so many eras and genres. Almost makes me feel like Im at a family or friend gathering. Everyone singing and dancing along to the music.

I havent experienced this level of unhinged staff behavior at higher end places so maybe this means going to the hole on the wall neighborhood spots isnt an option anymore.I echo the sentiments of violent security. As I read other reviews(Yelp) before I went, I thought how can you have no idea why that staff person was awful to you? You must have been involved with something and dont want to share but tonight I experienced explicit bias and racism to a degree I dont think Ive ever experienced in nightlife.Earlier in the night one of their staff broke glass at our table and ofc drinks and glass went everywhere. We eased HIS fears, walked HIM to the bar and consoled HIM. We had a great chat, he was awesome, extremely apologetic, he replaced drinks - all was well.About 20 mins later 2 security guards approached my group about the broken glass, adamant that we have to leave because we broke the glass. It turned into 4+ adult men(security) surrounding us, becoming increasingly unhinged while my whole party stayed seated, *intentionally* not mirroring the violence security was projecting because violent men only get more violent when you mirror their own behaviors.Easy enough problem to resolve we thought - the staff person who broke the glass comes over and explains to security that he broke the glass, not any of us. We think its over. But NO - security continues on about broken glass and threaten to physically remove us from the premises. That would never be reality(never) and it didnt come to that. Honestly, I say that as a functioning adult human who doesnt live in their world but maybe they actually would - they did seem giddy at the thought of physical assault.We finally get the story out of security and theres another incident in a different part of the club where glass was broken. Me and my group were outside patio table ONLY, we didnt party indoors whatsoever.Managers showed up and apologized but we actually had to continuously give explanations/alibis for a situation that had nothing to do with us.How exactly is this connected to US? No one knew, not even security. Their exact words were someone said that someone dressed in all black threw glass. Well, okay...there are a lot of ppl in all Black, what brought you to US?In fact, one security guard was confident it was a certain person, while another guard was confident it was another, completely different personAnd oddly there was one security guard who was especially foul, aggressive, violent, and giddy to harass us. I hope he gets the mental services he desperately needs and his mother starts telling him she loves him(unless she has valid reasons not to and based on his behavior, she just might).It would have been comical was it not for men threatening to become physically violent with queer Black & brown femmes.This is a place to either avoid or bring your own security if you *have* to come here.

Be, Very careful, with the lady hot dogs outside,, you give her $20 bill and she quickly switched for a dollar bill , taking advantage since you drunkMaking you think you gave her a dollar bill instead The $20bill

Have only been during weekdays, so I can’t speak for when it gets packed. My favorite spot that seems tucked away from the hustle and bustle outside when you enter the door. Strong margaritas and delicious micheladas. Sometimes they’ll have sports on, but mostly play enjoyable music. There’s a cool back patio also.

Awesome bar with music and dancing in DTLA. The drinks are good the atmosphere is great and the music can’t be beat.

Bar was full but hey its LA what can you expect. You still get your drink! DJ was kinda junk. Payed mostly old music and basically no recommendations. One Bad Bunny song if that helps with your rating scale. Came on a Friday and the DJ played decent music but it wasnt what the crowd wanted.

One of my favorite bars in Los Angeles. The inside looks like Tijuana on acid and then out back is a giant patio with a bar. Great staff, friendly and nice. Good pours and prices. Tons of stuff going on too, from Moist Mondays to Angry Hour, theres always something going on here. Also, its right by the Metro station so no need to worry about driving!

This was my first time here and If you want To be ignored for the bartenders… looking like you’re begging for a drink to this rude bartenders.. this is the place to come.! Never never come back again!! Stay away it’s a lot of nice bars and places to go in downtown LA! Trust me !!!

This place has great drinks for a fair price. The vibe really depends on the night. Some nights are hip hop some are reggae. Just pay attention to that before you go. Besides that, place is great, would highly recommend.

I come here on Fridays for Punky Reggae. They have cheap drinks and the crowd is awesome. The only downside is the AC is not cold enough and the womens restroom is always dirty. Other than that, I always have fun when I come to La Cita.

Worse bar tender ever the guy with the long bear. hes disrespectful and unprofessional hes a bad reflection on the tradition this bar represents Im a 10 tear customer an I always have had issues with this guy hes disrespectful and really needs to be place anyway but the bar hes going to make this bar loose a lot of customer

Mixed crowd, but great place to hangout. Bar is a little too crazy and service is a bit of a wait. Restrooms are decent. my group loves this place. Love the patio area, music is up beat and my genre.

Lovely atmosphere, bartenders were very helpful and amazing .

Its a very chill no judgmental place music is different threw out the week . Me and my husband like to go on reggae night which is friday. Casual wear but i like to dress up so i go all out😁. I didnt get the beautiful bartender name but she was making our night fun . Dont forget to tip the bartender !!!! Support your local spots they make our community

Hard to generalize this place. It can be great, it can be a drag. Depends on the night and the crowd. For the most part events held here are great, especially the weekly nights (Punky Reggae sometimes, Part-Time Punks, etc). When there are semi-popular acts, the place gets packed! Very hot, with little room to maneuver (both bars have very narrow lanes). The outside patio is where its at for drinks and a cool breeze reprieve. During the day its a great spot to soak in the summer afternoons and have a nice beer, though youll lose the young crowd and substitute for a handful of regulars and a really cool mariachi with an accordion.

Good music, good drinks. Special thanks to the security team for quickly dealing with a man who grabbed my wifes behind under her skirt. The night continued without issues. Big kudos to the men in black at La Cita Bar for maintaining high security standards. Well done! Will definitely return.

Bar has really gone downhill during COVID. I understand they need security whenever opened! Third security firm this year! And they keep getting worst. Require id for forties fifties and sixty year olds. No sense. And rude. Goodbye

I love this bar because its divey but a quality dive bar.The space is huge, the decor is reminiscent of an old school, broken down strip club (not an expert here) and the back patio area is HUGE! Great for socializing.Ive been to many events here and have always enjoyed the space. Parking, however, is not the easiest. Taking public transportation may be the best option as it is right in front of a subway stop.

I went on a Friday for their “Punky Reggae Party” and it was an AMAZING time! I definitely danced all night long to some great jams but i would say the only down side was the long waits at the bar which surprised me since it wasn’t even packed on the day i Other than that, be ready to enjoy yourself!

Great little bar! And right next to Grand Central Market!!! Friendly and fun staff!!!! Pricing is great. First time, and wont be my last. Will be my place to stop by when Im in Down Town. Music was awesome, dimmed just right, and the accent lighting was awesome. Good Times!!!

Gotta Love a dark divey bar! I was very impressed to see our bartender hand pressing fresh lime juice for our margaritas. Delicious drinks for a low price arent easy to find in down town LA. Definitely go check it out!

Mexican theme dive bar in LA. Can be hit or miss depending on the night (different themes day to day: reggae, hip hop, soul, etc). More often than not there is a cover charge at night, drinks just OK. Better to drink beer there. Good for a casual night with friends. They have a large patio which is great if you want fresh air but be warned everyone, I mean everyone on the patio is smoking. For large sports games they pull the big screen out on the patio only which is cool only if you smoke.

La Cita is one of the best bars in the entirety of Los Angeles. I love going there, because all the bartenders make you feel like you are extremely welcome and right at home. The other great thing about La Cita is that they have the most amazing drinks. Try the michelada if you want to have one of the best drinks in the city. One of the other great things about La Cita is that they play the best music. If you love to dance to Latin music oh, you are in the right place. Almost every single night of the week will be a great time. 100% recommended.

Loves this little hot spot with red neon lights. The patio is perfect.

Definitely not an upscale place, but still lots of fun. People of all ages dancing to many latin rhythms usually with a live band.The drinks are cheaper than average in LA and there are bars inside and on the patio in the back. The patio is a cool area to hang out, chill with friends or take a break from the music (it gets loud).

Great bar/club I went on a monday night there was a new artist that preformed. I believe that it was 90s hip hop night which was cool to me cause I actually new all the songs. The drinks were very cheap I bought a Corona for 5.00. Its free to get in and heavily secured.

Always a fun time. Its not a fancy place and not super expensive. They have different nights where they play all sorts of music. Friday night is punky reggae which is fun. It gets hot in there so make sure you wear layers for a winter night. In the summer its super hot in there, be ready to sweat

Clearly on the decline. Probably won’t be open in a year. Smelly, unfriendly and sad. Thought we’d stop in because it’s near a tourist spot, but that was a mistake.

Great place! Great music!! Went on a saturday night and danced the whole night. The drink service was kinda slow and just one of the female bartenders with the glasses was having a bad night.didnt like her service at all. The quality of the drinks i wouks score it a 6 out of 10. Overall i had a good time it couldve been better. For my 1st experience there i was hoping for a greater experience.

The music was great! The Dj knew how to pick the right music to continue the mood, and was a fun night BUTTT I have one GIANT complaint. THERE WAS NO AC!! It felt like u we’re gonna get a heat stroke, not even a simple fan or something. The only ventilation they had was outside and those giant fans were my best friend that night. I REALLY HOPE THEY FIX THAT AC ASAP BECUASE ID LOVE TO COME BACK :(

Really cool place to drink some beer and dance.

Antonio the bar tender only serves who he wants to and makes other people wait even if they got there first. It seems like he cant multitask. The line is so long to get in, drinks are overpriced. I do not recommend. Not worth the wait. Theres other places in the area that play better music and bartenders are more attentive.

The environment was very chill I liked the smoke area. The only downside is the extremely long lines at the bars but that is expected of the area on the weekends. They offer different music genres so look into that before going.

Honestly this is probably one of my favorite bars in DTLA. They always play some good music and always mix it up enough to be entertained all night. Everything from cumbia to zapateado to hip hop and they even end it with some Queen. Its always a great time. They have two bars just incase you cant wait for the inside bar which is usually always packed. The outside bar has less people but the selection is also not as good as the inside bar. I wish they did some sort of renovation to that inside scene but the dance floor is good so I guess that makes up for the bar. The bar needs more space though. All in all I rate this place a solid 7. A must visit of youre looking for good place to dance. Always a good time.

Great place to dance ,drink and just hang out. Nice outside patio with great views. Entrance was 10$ CASH before 11pm after its 20$ CASH but it all depends.

Great location but spent $60 (not including tip) on two don julio shots, one lagunitas 16oz beer, and a 5 dollar cover each. which we herd goes up to 10 dollars each after 10pm. All this on a Sunday night in a dive bar atmosphere.

Walking in, you might find it dark and gloomy and that feeling of uh oh what did i get myself into? Though that might be the initial thought process once you get to the back- youll see an interesting layout. A small stage ( apparently they have little people wrestling match on it) and a wrap around tent.We came on a day where they had a mini art gallery, so that was neat!Drinks here are amazingly cheap, granted we were there around 3pm- but it is a dive bar so I am sure its a continuous price. One of the popular drinks here are the pomelo, which is pretty much tequila and Squirt Soda.Great Company and cheap drinks will always be a awesome time!

I love 90s-2000s hip hop n rnb. I came in after a flight to Dallas and decided drinks/ music was what I needed to settle down before a big day at the convention center. DJ moist didnt disappoint! Cheap drinks cozy spot. Cant go wrong.

Great vibes and music just wish they had better ac inside. People are having so much fun moving and grooving but the bar doesnt have great ventilation 🥲

Not bad. The music taste in music was pretty good👌🏿. I would have given 5 stars, but security gotta step it up. Ive gotten into a little situation with some guy that was wasted, but luckily I was able to hold myself down

Very old school LA spot, good atmosphere, great music, drinks arent too expensive. Great for dancing without the douchey club vibe. Every night has a different theme. Cumbia nights on Thursdays, Punky Reggae on Fridays...

One of my favorite LA bars. Its huge for one with a very big open patio in the back where you can gaze at the skyscrapers. They have live art and music events inside consistently which means you never know what kind of fun youll run into. There is a strong Latin vibe here. The drinks are drinks. I dont remember anything special about them but Im not too fancy. They get the job done.

Best place in DTLA by far.. Sunday night was poppin with a mixed crowd of Latinos and hipsters.

Its like a sauna inside. Hot humid and gross. The drinks i got were bad. I ordered a long island which tasted like a syrupy soda. Kinda gross honestly. Its hard to get a drink too. Worst of all i actually payed 10 dollars to go into this mess. If you go just order beer, trust me.

They charge $20 dollar cover charge, for a bar ?? . They say $10 dollar before 10pm but they won’t let people in till 10. Honestly just go to a night club instead of paying $20 dollars.

So much fun on Thursdays for cumbia night and I loved all the bouncers haha.Fun for a good time. The inside is small so youre dancing up a storm sweating your life away. But the outside is pretty cool too, and pretty big so you can cool off for a bit so you can go back in!

Cool bar good crowd good staff laid back atmosphere no one comes to dressed up to this bar decent prices lots of fun

Loved the vibe of this place! It was very chill. Loved that there were comfortable seats besides the large bar area. They have a large variety of drinks and staff are cool! Definitely recommend for date night!

Staffs dont even wear mask. Guests dont use masks either. I went to club for first time on 14th Feb . I have full vaccination but I got covid from that crowd . I advise people that we should avoid going to crowded club for our safety purpose. La cita should close their club or change the capacity of club to half. Every staff must have to use mask all the time and should encourage guests to use mask while there are not drinking/smoking.

Drinks are high but its downtown. It has a patio out back and next door is a patio bar also, BUT a DIFFERENT owner so you pay for that place also. Cover charge is nothing at just $5/person. Has a great mix of different cultures and attitudes that mix n mingle to the delight of all.

This place is dirty, unethical customer service, long lines proves it, this place is jam packed crowded.Their usual cover fee is $20, I’ve waited for every single time for more than two hours and meanwhile the security guard lets people in.Avoid this place if you don’t like crowded dance floors and smelly restrooms.

The music was great, the service not so. After been told that there is a $15 minimum to open tab I was not given the service to continue to have a drink. Hum... Minimum fee but youll ignore me to get another drink and expect a minimum fee with minimal service... Oh somehow they ran out if the beer I wanted, how convenient.

Call before you go to see what music is on! Lol... I was told this was a Latin club. Not this Fri. It was punk/reggae. But drinks were affordable and strong. You did have to go to the bar to get drinks. There was no table service. I dont think we will be returning. Also the crowd was younger.

Great place to hang out and have some reasonable priced drinks. There is and outdoor patio with another bar and area to smoke. Inside the music ranges from cumbia, salsa, banda, merengue, and after 9 its hip hop. My favorite day to go is Sunday.

Had a great time, the DJ played a little of everything from Come on Eileen to Mexican Corridos to Backstreet Boys to Suavamente.... the transitions to each genre was also well played. I ordered a michelada which was very delicious and flavorful. Just one thing I disliked was how hot it gets on the dance floor. My hair totally puffed out and my curls died out from all the sweating. Overall still had a great time!

This place is awesome. I went on a Sunday night and I had a blast. Everybody was super friendly. I say every different race there are, Chinese, black, white and they were all super cool. Also a lot of gays , lessbians and straight folks. All got along and the drinks are reasonable. They played a nice mixture of regggae, hipop and oldies.

Nice place ... but it smells bad if you get to smell it ... near the bar front . Like pee or something . But rn the atmosphere is chill . Not crowded .

Horrible bar tenders! They only got like 4 bar tenders, takes like 25min to get a Damm drink! The Djs change the good songs too fast, let dat $h!t play!!

Best Bloody Marys in LA on Sundays! I would highly recommend them! Go to the little bar in the back outside area, as the bartender and the bar back that both work on Sundays are pretty fantastic as well and truly help make the experience better.

I come here very frequently and they treat you like youre family. They always asked me when I was going to get married. They lend me a couple bucks for the drinks if I dont have enough. I introduce them to all my girlfriends. Really great customer service

Small bar but big dance floor, IThe guys and I just came here to watch the girls dance. Fun date place for sure with an outdoor patio small bar area. Parking is horrible FYI ! Drink prices werent bad for DTLA bar location.

20 bucks for entrance is not worth it. Stuff is not friendly. They made us leave because they wouldn’t let our friend come join us just because he came 10 mins after us. Never coming back here again.

The first time I came to La Cita was 2010, and it was a pretty spacious bar, it was roller derby night, and while the music was good, the drinks are pretty highly pricy.Still that night was great, and since then I have been coming. Last time I went was for a show, on February for Valentines day, this time it was extremely crowded. The music is remixed in Spanish and English, which in my case is a good vibe for any Latinos, Hispanics or Cultured Angelenos. Good thing they have a back patio, where there is another bar and room to sit. Mucho Mas is happening, and I am on the list for there calendar events.

I like coming here on thursdays for Cumbia night . Perreo wednesdays are fun too but sometimes the events they host vary .Fair warning it does get a little crowded in there , I personally dont mind it but it can get pretty warm.

So you ever go to a basket ball game for the first time and then get to see your most favorite player of the team you went to go see that night, but your seats are so far away that you can only make out their silhouette but you say screw it because at least Im here. ... well, its alot like that but you wish you werent even born.

Thursday night its lit here. Cumbia night. Drunks are reasonable and the music is always on point. After 10 you get a 8 dollar cash fee charge at the entrance. Only bad thing. But other then that I love la cita.

First of all long lines.. second they have the rudest unprofessional bartender ... This guy got aggravated because we were ordering we explained to him that we had a big orderthen he began shouting at us and started claiming that he shouldnt even be serving that he was trying to be nice to another bartender by helping then took our drinks from us.... Then proceeded by calling security and then started waving ... What kind of service is that ? ..

Love this place . I always bring my out of town friends. Teddy is the best bartender. They always make the perfect micheladas. 💕💕Patio is perfect for those summer days .

This is a latin dance club with a dive bar feel. Drinks are reasonably priced. Music is always great. They have special performers all the time and HUGE patio.

OMG! I went to La Cita on my birthday, and this place gave me such a great time! The music was fantastic, the bartenders were great!! I had an amazing 43rd bday here!

I dont even drink but this place offers all the soda with lime you can drink and plays great music. Never thought Id hear the Misfits, Fear, and Grace Jones all played within the same hour.

Worst place ever dont even waste your money or time waited for over an hour and they would allow people to the front of the line without waiting. The hispanic security guy was a a**hole acting all tough and telling us to deal with it cause he would let his friends in first without paying.

It was 102 degrees in Los Angeles today. After picking up my beautiful gold wedding band in the Jewelry District we decided to find a nice cool bar to have a couple of beers. Not a large crowd at 1:00 in the afternoon but great prices on drinks. One Corona, one Modelo and one Tecate and limes... $11.00. The nice bartenders told us that it is happening on Sundays with Bloodys on the outside patio and dancing inside. We might have to check that out.

This was THE WORST BAR EXPERIENCE I have ever encountered. It started when I arrived around 2320 hours when I attempted to order my first drink of the night. My girlfriend and I stood at the center of the bar for about 5 minutes, being blatantly ignored by the (obviously) intoxicated bar tenders. By obviously, I mean to say that I actually witnessed one of the female bar tenders (not Angie) take a shot of liquor and Chase it with a bit of a lime wedge. Right after witnessing this I WAS STRUCK ON THE JAW BY A FULL BEER BOTTLE which had been tossed across the bar by the male bartender Raul in an attempt to land it into a trash can approximately 2 feet away from me. At this point, Raul seemed shocked and a bit confused as to what had just happened. Shocked, I picked up the full beer bottle of Blue Moon from the bar top and held it in disbelief as Raul grabbed my arm, pulled me in and said I got your next drink, OK? at that point I felt as if he was trying to hush me while his bar-back Angie gave him a typical look. At that moment, I asked to speak to the manager (Cameron), whom they could not seem to find and then told me it would be over a half an hour wait to speak to him. Raul then told me I was more than welcome to wait and walked away from me. Irritated, I walked to the front and spoke to the security guards outside and explained the story to them. They then called the owner of the club, Carl, who seemed a bit standoff-ish and also intoxicated. I then explained the situation to him, at which point he said he would have to investigate it and get back to me. He took my information, as I took his, and he went on his way. I would NEVER suggest this bar to anyone just based on the total fact that the morals standards and ethics of the staff in this bar just seem very low, to say the least.

Love La Cita but on 8/24/2019 the female bartender with pigtails refused to give me water for 20 min. I dont understand, I just asked for water, its not that difficult. First bad experience here. Will come back, but dont go to her.

Super chill and fun place to grab some beers. The back patio is really pretty with a lot of lights and the inside dance floor starts getting busy after 11 p.m.

Sunday Funday! The outdoor patio is great but the wait is too long at the bar. It’s so much easier to order inside, unless you want a michelada. If that’s the case, be ready to wait.

Always fun, casual cool atmosphere, often very good bands, lots of old school rock, great DJs large outdoor smoking patio, good views, music, and people, awesome DTLA bar! Average prices, the BEST bartenders and staff! Good late night food nearby.

Great place to party and dance it get packed everyday bar tenders not so friendly

Great place for cheap drinks and super vibrant vibes. Usually plays Spanish music. It looks great and is super fun. There is a in doors and outdoors so you have a choice.

This is a fun night club to visit. I like the fact that theyre open 7 days a week so so u can choose when to have fun 🤩😁 ... tuesdays r fun since they play a bit of everything 😜🤟 and its not crouded as sat.

I went their with my friends I bought a drink I went to dance with my friends and a girl was drunk and she dropped all my drink I talked to the manger he said it wasn’t he’s coworkers so he couldn’t do nothing that’s not a good manger he was really rude .

Security at the front want to act like they’re the kings of the place they’re so rude. Don’t recommend at all. I was going to buy a few bottle services but after they “greeting” no thanks. Not worth to spend your money at places were from the start they don’t treat you with respect.

It a good place to hang out but sometimes there is a line to go in the place is a bit small which was a little hot but they have a back area where is cooler

Old music. To me, it is not a Latin club. If you are looking for salsa, bachata or merengue this is not the place. I asked for a Sex of the beach and none of the two bartenders knew how to prepare the drink correctly. I asked for two and none of them were prepared the same way. One of them with lemon juice! but it was strong/good.

Strong drinks and a little dirty. But if you want to make your own Bloody Mary, this is the place to go. My friend and I like to go on Bloody Mary Sundays. Theres a cover to get into the front area for dancing. Just tell them youre going to the back porch area. When you get there, tell the bartender you want to make a Bloody Mary. Hell put some vodka in a glass and youll mosey on to the other side of the bar where there are all of your fixings. If you get there early enough, there might also be shrimp and bacon to skewer and stick in your Bloody Mary.