La Descarga

I always have so much fun at this place! They play good music, service and drinks are good.The bad thing is that bathrooms are always dirty and it gets packed!! You can barely move or dance. They should definitely have a maximum amount of people that can get in.I’d highly recommend getting a table and don’t ask for those mojito big jars they taste bad! Just get a regular bottle with mixersWe spent around $800 for a table with 20% gratuity and taxes that are included

Its $20 per person to get in. At first they said we cant go in on a Saturday with no reservation but then decided to let us in anyway. Once inside, it was absolutely packed where youre just sandwiched between hundreds of people and can barely move. It was also a lot smaller than expected. The inside looks like an old house with 2 separate living rooms that they use as dance floors. The back dance room had more energy but everyone was shoulder to shoulder and lots of people smoking 🤮 Overall, it was somewhere to go for the night but could definitely be better.

Its totally a place to enjoy a drink and meet new people. Place is just perfect 👌

Just when you wouldn’t think you would see it happen. I’m not lying I was in line to go in and saw 2 grown men walking in to get in with a young girl with no ID and saw she was still in high school. Women know it’s a gut feeling. How can La Descarga let underage girls like they don’t see nothing. Probably knew the bouncer. BEWARE they are letting 16/17 year girls. I tried to call them but line was disconnected , how convenient.

This is definitely a bar for those people who love to snap and post everything on Facebook. Tiny, expensive, and not worth the hassle, IMO.Its a Speakeasy type bar and cigar lounge. Its the size of two studio apartments and just as filthy. For a bar that is supposed to be exclusive, Its so crowded one can barely stand without bumpin and grindin with the stranger next to you. It pays to get a table if you can afford it. At least this way you can have some room to yourself.Might go back for special occasions but definitely not a regular spot to go to.

Great place to come and enjoy some salsa dancing. We came in a group and had a great time here.

It has become more difficult to just show up on a weekend night, and be able to get in right away. Which is an indication the place has become more popular. RSVP a week in advance for that. Love the atmosphere, but it gets too crowded to freely dance on the main floor. Stay for the Burlesque show, the friendly bar staff and their wonderful concoctions, the elegantly-dressed men and women, and if you like cigars, theres a room where youre allowed to smoke them.

First trip to LA and stumbled on this place. I wanted a cigar bar with some character and this is the place. The entrance is memorable and pretty charming, like stepping into another world. This place is small, but love it. The cigar bar is well ventilated and dark. The bartender was really friendly and funny enough came from my home state. Give this place a try, especially on a week night if you want to get in. I was able to park on the street and get in no prob on a Tuesday night. Plus brought my own cigar, no problem.

Loved this place. Separated by different rooms you can find live music and burlesque shows + DJ and carious dance floors without it being a big box club. It feels quaint and private.

This place is nice. I came here with some friends a few years back for my birthday and it was a great experience. The music is a vibe, the performers are great, and the drinks were up to par. I recently came back to this establishment for my girlfriends dirty thirty recently and the place once again, did not disappoint, However, a few days later I was charged 5 times more on my credit card than what I actually spent which was disappointing.Nonetheless , I would still recommend this place for your first time. It’s $20 cover charge at entrance , just don’t forget to check your statements because I almost did 😅🍻💃🏼

Place is utter disappointment. Poor security and bar staff and even though they say dress code, I see more losers hanging out here than a hole in wall bar. Strange anxious faces outside and in. And the music sucks, the first floor is either too empty or too crowded. Not a salsa place, theres no music nor space to do anything but look at scared people who dont know anything better. They introduced burlesque to get people coming but the place is dying. Management need to be replaced ASAP. Not coming back

The service is here is 10/10! The vibe is unique and fun. I lost my phone and someone was kind enough to return it immediately- the bartender had it ready when I asked. Great people 💖 I’ll definitely be coming back.

I was super excited for this place until I was greeted at the door.My sister was inside and the people in the front did not allow me to go in because I was wearing a baseball cap, although I wear it because of my medical condition. They asked me to have a written letter stating that I wasn’t lying about my condition. Who does that.Totally uncalled for. I’ve had cancer and alopecia.Half the people in line were dressed even more inappropriately, showing off unflattering body parts, and men are even allowed to come in underdressed.Just didn’t sit right. I hope they treat others better, or don’t and get even worse reviews.

Require a dress code for Wednesday night. Holes in the ceiling like a chicken coup.

This place is filled with sharks ready to fleece you from your money. One guy says cover charge another says its no cover. They give you a price and forget to tell you that on top of that theres a 150 gratuity.Unless you make your money from a tree I suggest you come in with a cash amount and dont use a card. Buyer beware.The atmosphere is good youll feel like Tony Montana Like the world is yours. If youre a 1000 a night kind of guy this is all you.Loved the vibe the place decor and the live show/music.

All I have to say is BEWARE if you plan on visiting this place. They are known for pick pocketing. Staff and management seem to be aware and have absolute no care about it. I was here Saturday night and my wallet was stolen out of my purse! I get that it can happen anywhere but when you’re own personnel are responsible for stealing that is a major red flag. This establishment literally has like three or four cameras in every corner, there is absolutely no way that this has been occurring so frequently without them knowing. I may be overreaching but at most it seems like an inside job. Don’t get me wrong, it seemed like a nice vibe initially, the talent was great, but I don’t appreciate being robbed by an employee. It’s not a safe place.

I used to love coming to this place and for years I celebrated my birthday here! However, it got to a point where you can’t even move, let alone dance salsa.. it super crowded, they let too many people in! It’s definitely not as exclusive as it used to be!

This was one of my favorite spots, but I will probably never go back. They started charging a $20 cover if you dont have a reservation but I tried to make one and wasnt approved, so I figured its too full, Ill pay 20 and get squeezed in and when I went inside the place was so empty. I dont believe they actually approve reservations without bottle service and use it as an excuse to charge everyone to go in now. With it being emptier its less fun and feels like they hold a line out the door just to look good. Also, watch out for the creepy guys that go to this place! Lastly they also are super selective with who and when they enforce their dress code on.

Worst experience ever. The security team just remove us from our table, like some kind of second hand citizen, saying the table was reserved. When we sit at the table there was no sign, meaning it was available. The staff not only ask us to left the table but rushed to do so. I find this very disrespectful, simply not acceptable at bar were theme is inspire in Cuba, this kind of treatment is what make people scape from the island. Dont go , spend your money and time somewhere else, perhaps a place where they treat people with respect.

I will start with the hostess which was great, the entrance (no spoiler) is a fun and charming surprise. The place has something very chic and special about it, even though a bit crowded and small. The music was good and the performer put on an amazing show. So far so good.The amazing experience so far was completely ruined by the bar staff. I am sorry to say it, because everything else was great, but the bartenders earned this 1 star. Extremely arrogant (no, I am not doing them a favour for going there and they are not the reason that I have gone there, but it sure felt like that by their attitude. Very arrogant and jumpy, not to mention they kept removing our half full drinks on the bar. Constantly.I would maybe get why this attitude from world renowned mixologists, but honestly the drinks were mediocre.

Nice ambiance. Salsa class on Tuesday at 830 was a lot of fun. Turn out was impressive. Can rotate dancing with strangers or stick with who you came with. Shout out to Jose!

I love this place. Its speakeasy style so the entrance is pretty hidden. When you get past the doorman, they take you up the stairs and to a small room where you walk in through a wardrobe. Such a great touch to the ambiance!! Once youre in, you walk down a metal spiral staircase into this beautifully decorated and dimly lit bar. Its very intimate and elegant. They have burlesque dancers and a cigar bar. The atmosphere is fantastic and they really know how to make a cocktail! Highly recommended.

Love this place! Love the drinks and the performances. I wish their DJ was better and they should have a little more seats or stools. Yea the DJ was not good at all yesterday till after 12

Of all the places we visited on our romantic speakeasy/bar-hopping trip, this was by far my boyfriends favorite, and the place he requested to add to his return birthday trip. First of all you NEED reservations. Go on the website and make them in advance, at least 24 hours, preferably more. We didnt know this going in. We were lucky to come twenty minutes before they opened. We let them know that we were from out of town and unaware of protocol so we were lucky to be let in. You enter through a wardrobe, like in Narnia! A true speakeasy entrance, which I really respect. Youre immediately transported to Cuba. You walk across a long balcony and down a spiral staircase into a dusky bar area with a total South American vibe. Their specialty is rum, and their selection is impeccable. In that room they eventually have a live band and burlesque dancers that move through the crowd. This helps keeps the energy alive and exciting throughout the evening. The music style is almost salsa. Theres a back room that has more club style music if thats what you prefer to dance to. Theres also a fantastic cigar bar with a phenomenal bartender, Justin, who knows his whiskey and cigars like the back of his hand. He kept us company and made us laugh for hours. Such a wonderful experience. We will be back!!!!

Awesome experience! Nightclub experience; The band and show was amazing! The cigar room was the best! Great atmosphere!

Always the same music , they dont have change anything the place is Old it looks like gonna Fall down 👎🏻👎🏻

Be careful how much they charge you! I didn’t want to write this review and had reached out to the venue but got no response. I ordered one drink and went to close out shortly after but they said they couldn’t find my card. I even gave them my ID. One bartender gave up but finally another found it after a long wait. I told them I had ordered one drink on it and they told me not to worry it’s ok. I check my bank the next day and I have multiple charges totalling approx. 5 times more than the cost of the one drink I bought. I didn’t sign anything and they didn’t even have a tab for me apparently? Very suspicious.

Horrible service. My partner and two friends were not let in due to the restaurant not doing those shorts and those sandals, despite us having been always welcomed when we were very much underdressed. The problem seems to continue to be these unrealistic societal beauty standards that continue to be put on women.The bouncer was completely disrespectful and could not conceptualize why the shorts my partner was wearing and the CUTE sandals that I was wearing were not appropriate. He said sandals were a liability but, we all know if we are talking bout liabilities, then heels would be prohibited.I refuse to have to wear a dress, skirt, or heels, to be at the standard of whatever dressing up looks like for this establishment. I was going there to dance, have a good time, and spend money on this business because I am part of this community and want to support local businesses but at this point I can do that at a more queer friendly, female friendly, and sex positive friendly place.

This place is tiny, lets get that out of the way first. But I dont care; we had a blast! Love the cigar room - it is really well ventilated to the open air. We splurged on a private table with bottle service which i highly recommend. The entrance is memorable and the nightly shows are great fun. But I will just say it again; this place get BUSY and even trying to dance is difficult; but as long as you know what you are in for you will have a great time!

Went on Thursday night. Place was a little too packed- hard to actually dance salsa. Drinks were strong. Bartenders were friendly, prompt, and cute;)The burlesque dancer was phenomenal! Included fire eating act and several different costumes. Overall enjoyed experience

EXCEPTIONAL!Christian is a great host. Had a blast. Bartenders were swamped but did their best to keep up so it’s much appreciated. Live music and performers were an nice touch as well! A+

My wife and I stopped by here for a couple hours last night. We arrived about 8:20. There were only a few people there at that time, but the crowd gathered until it was packed by about 10.The intimate setting, the speakeasy atmosphere, and the crowd was all very pleasing.The burlesque dance that started at 10:20 or so was top notch! The choreography was perfect. The dancer really put herself into it with great energy and style. Loved the Latin flair to it. She was the star of our night on the town. We only stayed for the one dance, so at cant speak about the other dancers.Our only complaint was the lack of seating. We got there early and were able to sit at one of the tables on the cigar lounge for a couple hours until that tables reserved party arrived. But by then it was almost time to move to the other room for the burlesque act anyway.If you want to be able to sit, youll need to reserve a table, or get there early. However, be aware that from most of the tables you wont be able to see the burlesque dance on the balcony without getting up out of your seat.Kudos to the burlesque artist! For that reason, we would definitely come back.

Im a salsera. Went to La Descarga on the Tuesday after Labour Day (September 6, 2022). There werent many salsa dancers in the room with the live band (and occasional burlesque performance) but maybe because it was the day after the holiday.Met a cute French man (Im half French and blonde unlike my picture). But sadly it somehow turned into another missed connection. That said, apparently there is an international crowd!The other room had reggaeton, bachata and some salsa. It was the busier of the 2 rooms. I do wish the facility had AC or better AC! But at least there was less expensive parking ($10) at the lot half a block away. Im going to try it one more time tonight because it is never fair to judge a place the day following a holiday and the concept is amazing!

The bartender put an extra dollar on a tip without my consent, when he couldn’t properly make a moscow mule. it’s supposed to be stirred, not shaken bro.

I’d wanted to visit for a while and this was my chance, we’d booked in relatively early – when you’re with people who need a sitter to go out for the night, you know you aren’t going to be out late!We arrived not long after opening and it was quite quiet. We walked past a building that had its doors open to the street, and then to a side door, once our reservation was confirmed we were allowed inside and up some stairs. The receptionist confirmed our reservation and showed us to the ‘secret entrance’ which had been left open and so was completely unsurprising. Through the door we were shown into the bar and down the spiral staircase to find that the open doors we passed earlier were the exit from the bar – nice way to maintain the ‘secret’ atmosphere of the speakeasy!As it is, the bar is a good one, the bartenders know how to mix a drink and there is a HUGE range of bottles on offer, with rum and whiskey being the main ones to choose from. There are three areas, a main bar, a cigar room with its own bar and a more private room, probably for groups. We chilled out in the cigar room for a little bit and got ourselves a few cigars for the experience. Unfortunately no Cubans. Then we moved back to the main bar for more drinks and live music. It being a Houston brothers place, there was a Burlesque dancer that performed at 10pm wafter which the recorded music was back on. A few more drinks and the baby sitter needed to be relieved.As it is, I’ve experienced it, but I had a better time at No Vacancy, given the choice, that’s where I’m going next time.

I came here with a group of girlfriends several years ago and had a blast! Amazing show, delicious cocktails, evocative atmosphere. None of us are smokers but we all lit up in the cigar lounge just for fun. Remains one of my best nights out ever in L.A., and its right in my neighborhood now, too!

Valet will charge you at the beginning so youre committed to going in beforehand. $20 cover charge comes next. I then ordered an $18 Cuba Libre that came with white rum for some reason and was made with lime juice that was squirted out of a bottle. Cant be bothered to squeeze a lime? Inside decor is like every other old style Cuban bar. There are a 1000 themed bars like this in the world with better drinks and service. My wife and I spent $100 in ten minutes and walked out the door. Pretty bad time from start to finish. The place needs to step its game up considerably to justify its cover charge and drink prices. Put a little effort into making the drinks at least.

Love La Descarga... so fun. Love the performers... cigars are good. Bartenders are always super cool.Can be strict to get some people in sometimes due to reservations. But once you know people it’s totally fun, highly recommend.

This place used to be a classic and stand up place. They don’t do anything they used to do. The whole personal touch and good times are no more. Bouncers all have a power trip like they’re working at one of the top places in LA. The workers only care about hitting on and playing favorites with girls. It’s inappropriate and unprofessional place.

Asked for reservations 1 week in advance, we’re frequent patrons and have never been turned away. $20 parking non-refundable, we parked 3 cars for $60 just to be turned away. No one was in line, 6 cop cars outside. Things have definitely changed for the worse at this location.

We had a blast! From the very minute you walk in. Its certainly worth the wait for a reservation. Great music and very entertaining. The drinks are made with precision, craft and enough rum to give you just the right amount of pep in your step! Everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves. One of the best places to visit for tourist and if you are a native like myself, what a treat to have La Descarga in our own backyard. Diamond In The Rough.

I just love this place!! Tuesdays salsa class is amazing and the live music is the best!! The more I go the more and more I like it!! LA must!!

Ive had a blast every time Ive been here. It gets extremely packed and you need to make reservations a few days in advance even for standing room. Dress to impress and then hang out in the cigar lounge. Around 1 am there is a lot more room to dance and the main room is a blast.

La descarga used to be one of my favorite places to go dancing in LA, but they have changed so much. first of all, my main criticism is that the bouncers are the biggest A holes ever theyre disrespectful and always trying to hustle to get the most money out of bottle service. they dont make the mojitos as they used to. etc

I get the allure.. Cool idea, great music BUT.... This place is crazy overcrowded. If you are not paying for a bottle service, this place becomes quickly annoying as you are being pushed on every few seconds (not exagerrating). We couldnt enjoy ourselves at all, not even while dancing. Wish it was a bit bigger, ended up leaving in the first hour we got in. Probably would try it again if with a group and buying a bottle otherwise would never go there again.

03/22 Update BEWARE!!! Some reviews here are FAKE to keep the overall rating high on Google Maps. One of the most recent review said that she love this place, is one of her favorite wine place in San Francisco but is not. Make sure you reserve a week before and save the email, they might reserve you, but most likely will not respond to your reserve, but that email will waive the $20pp cover. Burlesque show and live band was ok, supposed to start at 10pm and started at 10:35ish and went on for 12 min show.

Nice atmosphere and entering through the wardrobe was fun. Service was terrible, we had to keep asking the busser for drinks because our server was on her phone in the corner the whole time. Also, the A.C. was blasting and we were very cold all night. Live dancing and a live band was a nice treat. Dont come here for the drinks though, the cocktails, wine beer were pretty boring.

Pulled up 8pm in my rolls Royce was denied entry for my black jeans don’t recommend this place

Pretty awesome speak easy themed bar! You enter through a closet in a building in the middle of LA. It was very hard to find at first but totally worth it! The drinks were great and the bars were awesome! Only reason it wasnt a 5 star, was it could be very small and tight in several areas in here, which means it can get very stuffy and crowded. Overall amazing experience though!

It changed since the first time I was here!! No more closet entrance, no more speakeasy vibe. But... It still has burlesque, is great fun for dancing, and the rum is delicious. They do let in waaaay too many people, so the dancing is rough until past midnight. But if you hang in there, lots of non-dancing folk leave, and you can swing your butt to your hearts delight.

La Descarga is a very sexy rum bar. Cool spot to bring a date, impress clients or treat yourself. Its a speakeasy, their entrance alone is quite creative. Drinks are on the pricey side and if you want to sit down, reserving a table is a must. They have a cigar lounge with a decent selection of smokes and usually have a burlesque show starting at 11pm. I really enjoy their mojitos.

A few male staff of the club came to our table and told us somebody wanted our table and to move. No apology. No explanation. When we refused explaining that we were directed to sit there by staff because there was no reserved sign, an even larger group of men working at the club came and encircled our table, forced us to abandon our drinks and cigar and leave. The police officers Ficeck and Edneyq did nothing to address the sheer menacing and intimidation used by the large group of male staff. I felt very bullied, and unsafe. I do not advise single women to come here.

La Descarga was so much fun. From the entrance through the coat closet to the free salsa lessons, this is definitely one of my favorite places Ive been to for a night out. However, when ordering a drink, Id stick to the menu. Some bartenders are welcome to make a drink up with some basic direction; our bartender definitely wasnt.

One of the few locals go to bars in LA that get everything spot on the moment you walk in the door. Multiple rooms, great music, proper classic and yummy fresh cocktails, live music with early salsa lessons on Tuesdays, patio smoking room, local street food and taco trucks nearby help keep the good vibes alive. Love this place!.

DANGEROUSLY CROWDED. This place used to be fun. The issue is this: the city made them stop selling alcohol in the cigar lounge. You cant go into the lounge if you have a drink in your hand. The result is everyone packs in the front bar. They let people in based on the capacity for the entire space yet everyone packs in on half the venue. This produces an unsafe overcapacity situation thats waiting to become into a tragedy for someone. You cant even walk and you can feel people getting anxious and pushing you while you try to walk around. Time for the city to become aware of this problem and fix the capacity loophole by applying the same logic as the alcohol licence for the cigar lounge.

The staff is terrible. Mainly just two individuals in particular. I was unable to get the 2 mens names, but wow. Both people said things to me that were so unprofessional, and not how you treat a guest. I have been healing from a broken foot for almost 8 weeks, and havent been out much lately, and my friend wanted me to come out for once to join her. I wasnt going to drink (and dont really drink much anyway), but thought it would help me to get out of the house- being that I have been stuck inside for 2 months. Me and my friend politely asked one of the door men if we might be able to not wait in the line since I am on a broken foot, (it was just a question), but the guy rudely replies by saying Why are you out here to party if you have a broken foot? That was unprofessional, bc I wasnt there to party, and second who is he to ask me that? A professional/courteous response would have been, Im sorry maam, we cannot grant your request. I do apologize. That would have been okay, not a rude response such as his. Then after waiting in line for over an hour, me and my friend get in, and one of the security guys pushes me, and I look back at him thinking- okay, no regard that you just pushed me, then yells Maybe you should get a drink that way you wont be such a B**ch. Im just shocked at this place, because of these two experiences. I am a nice girl, and have had a hard two months being injured, going out and being treated like that was pretty lame. Not going to return to this establishment. Too bad too, because I love dancing, and I am a bartender myself and have been working in nice/upscale restaurants for 14 years- so I know class when I see it. This is not that.

Its not what they make it seem to be, I made reservations to visit here, as they highly recommend you do, I guess to make it sound exclusive as per the web page, strict dress code and all, yet many people are casual. Anyways, we were greeted at front, went upstairs to second floor into a room just to walk Down another set of stairs back to where we started. Pointless... Now inside,place looks cool,very limited seating,bottle service required if you want one of the 4 small seating sections, 3 rooms, one specifically for smoking cigars, place is small so gets crowded, no air circulation, very stuffy, you feel the heat from everyones sweaty body, not fun.. I do have to say,the drinks are really good, a bit pricey but good. The music is good,it be better if it was continues, once the song ends you have that 10 second pause for the next song to start,and its not always the same genre,went from nice salsa to Justin beaver, despacito...really??The live music and show is good, no complaints on that.So would I go back? if Im in area and nowhere else to go id stop for a mojito, or two, mind you, no where to sit.

We ( as in my whole family ) love this place, it is small and the cigar smoke can seep over to the non-smoking side but overall the atmosphere is great love the people who work there love the other people who attend the place dancing all night and watching a show! Priceless 🌟can’t wait to go back

Really awesome atmosphere. The drinks are typical LA prices, $12-14 dollars. The music playing makes you want to dance salsa all night long. They dont serve food, but there is a very cute little taco stand right outisde, $1.50 for a taco. I will definitely be back.

Great establishment and great people working there. Very good cocktails cigars and Rare speakeasy. Shout out Andres for coordinating NYE event and wow Orlanda is the most beautiful hostess Pura Dominicana te agradezco Orlanda.

This place was awesome! From the super cool hidden entrance to the throwback speakeasy decor it was the best themed bar/club Ive been to. If you can get a group together the table service was excellent. The live entertainment was amazing. The ladies enjoyed the mojito punch and for the second choice (group of ten is a 2 bottle/punch minimum) we had the 7 year aged flor de caña gold rum. The rum was paired nicely the cigars we had. The only reason I didnt give them 5 stars was the parking situation and the lack of any appetizers or snacks. Otherwise it was a blast.

La Descarga is an amazing bar experience that may be a bit busy but well worth the exploration for those a fan of speakeasies and/or Latin-infused bar.Once you come in, you go up the stairs into a closet and out into a two-floor bar area. Sometimes there will be flame-eating dancers; other times there will be a burlesque dancer and a mariachi band. Its just a really cool time. Drinks are fairly normal for the club/LA bar scene (expect prices +$8).Try to get on the guest list beforehand for an easier time getting in and come a little earlier. There is some street parking available as well.

I was so thrilled when I found La Descarga all thanks to yelp!!! After exploring a wondrous bar with a hidden door in New York, I figured LA must have something similar as well.La Descarga is a speakeasy cuban bar/lounge with exceptional cocktail drinks, a cigar lounge, a hostess thatll personally welcome you, salsa dancing, live music, cabaret dancers with fire and a hidden entrance!!! This is by far my favorite bar/lounge in LA that Id recommend to all my friends (who arent penny-pinchers)!I took my friend here for his early birthday present Friday night. He had no idea where I was taking him. I told him its a hidden gem thats so awesome that itll feel like he went to narnia :P I rsvpd for 9:15pm but showed up 20min early because there was no traffic. The bouncer was very hospitable and we chatted for a bit before he let us in :) Upstairs, there was a pretty lady who stood by her desk with a big smile. She welcomed us and gave us a brief description of the bar/lounge. My friend was surprised when she opened the wardrobe for us to enter :DHe seemed super thrilled with the place and he made sure he tried couple of their signature cocktails. Everyone except for the bartender at the cigar lounge were sociable. The place is cozy and its hard to find a place to sit during busy hours.Tips:- Show up early so you have time to settle down at the bar and the cigar lounge before it gets crowded (around 9:30 on a Friday night).- Reservation via phone/website is highly recommended- Pay $8 for valet, its worth it cuz the neighborhood is ghetto-y- Try their cigars! I had my very first one and it went well with my cocktail.LOVE:- The cuban themed atmosphere- Watching them make their quality cocktails (they look like they were dancing to the music while they shook the drinks!).- Live music and a sexy dancer twirling a fire around!DRINKS: Be patient with the bartenders during busy hours. If you watch them create it with fresh ingredients then youll understand that its worth the wait.My friend had- Old Ironsides- Shoreleave Wristwatch (his favorite)- Ramble on (his least favorite out of the 4 he drank)- 2 cocktails with pineapple juice that has a cool name. It came in a large fancy cocktail glass with orange and lemon garnish...ugh cant remember the name!I had-La Descarga Planters Punch (yum!!!)- Mojito (it had the perfect amount of sweetness)What my friend didnt let me have because I was his dd- Caipirinha (heard its really good)

Im giving this place a three only because my fiance asked me to. Honestly, I love the idea and decor...we got there early so all was well...then more and more people came in and it becomes a game of sardines. cant hear bartenders to order drinks or pay. maybe good for one time, go early, and leave after first band performance.

I have traveled all over the world, and I can say without a doubt that La Descarga is one of the most exciting bars I have ever been to. It is a destination. Whenever I take someone there, I never tell them about it, because it would ruin all the wonderful surprises I experienced my first time - from how hidden it is to the entrance to the way above par cocktails and the band and Cuban style burlesque. Who would think that in L.A. a bartender would pay for your round of drinks simply as a thank you for coming back a 2nd time? Amazing.

Once again i have found a secret speakeasy! This time entering what looks like a New York size apartment into an office, then though the secret passage and boom its the 1920s. A huge bar with three different rooms including a cigar lounge. A burlesque show and sax performance and great cocktails make for one heck of a night. People do dress up and try to dress more in the era at this bar which makes the atmosphere a lit of fun.

What dance club doesn’t serve water other than overpriced $5 12oz Aquafina… seems like poor business for customers who are drinking and dancing. Super rude bar staff.

Place is awesome. Rum and coke all night with a fresh cigar. 5 stars from my side. Guy at the door looks like Christian Bales. He wouldnt tell me where the bat cave was lol.

You enter going up steps to a bedroom , enter it’s closet and come out to to a conga band dancers , walk down a spiral staircase to a cuban nightclub… love this club !

Another one of the secret speakeasy bars in Los Angeles. You enter into an office and then through a closet behind a few pieces of clothing. Once inside, there are several large rooms with a bar in each. Its a very crowded bar, but you can get drinks quickly. There is a sax performance and burlesque show that makes it more unique than most. The bar felt like it attracted a lot of couples in their mid-30s who were dressed up or dressed to fit the 1920s theme. Not a place to go if youre looking to meet people, but a great place to go with a significant other or a small group of friends looking for a different bar experience.

Super cool place, thought very very small dance floors for the amount of ppl they let in! but all & all good place; everyone respect (much older crowd) the music was mainly cumbia in the main floor & on the second one mainly reggetton.

Cigar lounge did it for me. I brought my cigars, called few of my friends and enjoyed couple drinks. If you go there early, you will enjoy the space while chatting with your friends or new friends.

They always have a cover $10-20. Kicked us out and put hands on us. They’re security is aggressive and not respectful even if you’re a girl. Be careful in this place their security is very aggressive!!!!!! They will get ticked off with anything minor!!!

Omg this place is AMAZING but beware its RESERVATIONS ONLY!

My experience was not good because the doorman was rude and embarrassing to me and my wife. We rented a limo, we are in our 50s, we went to the front door and the doorman would not allow us in when our turn came because we did not hand him money. You know the silent slipping of cash into his hand. We left even thou we were invited through the Houston Brothers email invites.

Food is delicious! Tacos and quesadillas are great. The nachos salsa and guac are great!The happy hour is the ticket though, cheap beers and cheap street tacos! This is my local happy hour taco spot!

Very warm original old school Latino ambience. Truly good live band. And the cigar room and bar is fun

Fun place! Loved the live music and burlesque show. However hold on to your valuables. someone was stealing phones when we went.

Horrible place. Paolo the boncer at the door wanted $400 cash for a bottle service. We couldnt get in because we couldnt use our cards. Small place in the gheto

I gave this place a 3 because well other was too small inside and if your okay with just one kind of music then this is the place to be. Everyone that works there was great its just the atmosphere itself I was not so happy about.

Horrible service they refused to give us water. After we had been purchasing drinks and we just wanted to solver up to go home. Cute place but the service is horrible rather take my business else where. Don’t go here!!

One of my favorite places to hang out and have some fun and drinks. Very unique and hidden location. Great atmosphere. Must visit place!

Ahh Muy CalienteIf you ever get the chance to find the hidden door, that leads you to a dark stairwell, which ends in an old deserted room...you may find that a shanty closet that has a trap door which leads you into a completely different world.Only then will you understand the lyrics:On a dark desert highway, cool wind in my hairWarm smell of colitas, rising up through the airUp ahead in the distance, I saw a shimmering lightMy head grew heavy and my sight grew dimI had to stop for the nightThere she stood in the doorwayI heard the mission bellAnd I was thinking to myselfThis could be heaven or this could be HellThen she lit up a candle and she showed me the wayThere were voices down the corridorI thought I heard them sayWelcome to the Hotel California.

Great music and fantastic cigars! I highly recommend coming during the weekday due to it being so packed but otherwise I had an amazing time!

Wow this place is awesome. The way you get in. The bar. The Music. The Burlesque. All of it. Oh and the smoking bar is awesome. But they do really care about your attire.

Really cool atmosphere. Glad LA has a place like this. Comfortable, nice and clean.

Absolutely extraordinary, as every venture by the Houston Brothers. Dont sleep on this. The burlesque shows are wonderful.

Great environment with Cigars bar i will highly recommend for friends and for birthday celebrations!. they also have live bands at nights which is super cool

I like because have differences shows entertainment the public , the only have one problem : little space for to much people so sometimes is impossible dance .... The workers is very nice ... Music Latin salsa cubana

They played great music! They have two different floors. They played salsa and reggaeton, alternating the music in each floor.

This place is overrated and overpriced garbage. I wouldn’t bring my worst enemy here. It’s really lost it’s charm over the last 2 years. Save your money and go anywhere else.

This is a great Latin Club for Dancing. Come her to dance. If you are dude and just want to hang on wall its expensive to be a wallflower.

I have tried making a reservation online but nobody gets back to me. I have also called and nobody answers the phone. This is horrible customer service. I also showed up in person but was not allowed to go in without a reservation, even though I have tried to make one before and never receive a confirmation. La Descarga needs to improve on communication and customer service.

$20 cover ew no thanks. Not even that good

Perfect place to go if you want your iPhone stolen

Pretty nice place. Fellas, only take a woman there if you really like her and want to empress her. Otherwise go alone, youll enjoy the options.

Its a good place to have a nice dance and fun time with your date, especially if you want to impress her.

One part speakeasy. One part cigar lounge. Lots of fun. A lot bigger on the inside than it looks.

Make a reservation online... and then the night is an blast! The cocktails were well crafted and the live music and dancing were a blast.

Be aware of their hidden 20% mandatory gratuity. I used to like this place, but their dishonesty will prevent me from coming back or recommending it to anybody.

Awesome spot for dancing and drinks, no shorts allowed

Lively atmosphere, friendly staff, and great music maje this a trendy and fun place to hang out for cigars and drinks.

If you like waiting in line for over 30 mins watching people get ahead of you because they have a connection in dont bother wasting your time. Ill spend my money elsewhere.

For good conversation, cigars, salsa and burlesque, there is no substitute. Its here or nowhere

I loved this place but after the ego maniac poppas fools never returned a call for a reservation that was going bring them an easy 2k for the night, myself and my 10 friend and their friend will never go again, dont let it go to your head, word travels fast

Nice tropical club exelent drinks great people super Nice environment for a Saturday night....

Drinks are pricey but delicious. Try the Pima tranquila. Burlesque and band are fun! Playlist is fire!!!

Great dancing, staff, atmosphere, and drinks. Also has a good lounge at the back to relax.

Amazing Theme - great vibe and atmosphere - was a little hard to get a drink, but expected in such a vibrant environment

La Descarga is fantastic, wonderful combination of atmosphere and entertainment. Its on my to-do list now for each trip to LA. SalsaGeorge

2 bars and 3 rooms after you pass the secret entrance... the exit is lame tho... and you have to make reservation... parking, well good luck on that try Uber instead.

This was the worst experience I ever had I made a reservation online for two people and the table and when I drove 50 miles to get there I found out that the reservation was only to get in the door and you do not get a table you have to stand all night long the management was terrible and the place was terrible and I would never recommend this to anybody ever

Great ambience, friendly people, amazing service, really good music/dancers (live salsa band), great show!

The decor is unique. The place is crowded, but it makes up for the tons of fun you can have here.

Very rude attitude of personal

Great dance spot. Mind its a bit cramped but good vibes overall.

Great place for a night out with friends or a date. Great savory drinks and friendly crowd!

Very nice bar, with live music and surprising burlesque mini shows.

One of the best places to hang out smoke a cigar and have few drink.

All i can say this is the best cuban bar i ever been too ill definitely recommend

Fantastic! What a show! What a band! Great decor! I must go back

Im a lyft driver and i made 3 or more trips to this place last night. Seemed like a very happening spot!

Wonderful place. Nice people. Good music. Good cocktails.

What can i say was fun

Good

AVOID - horrible place poorly managed by arrogant staff.There are so many other places to spend your time.

Good spot for rum lovers. Gets crowded so dancing sometimes is almost impossible.

Love this place. The music and live burlesque show was amazing.

Fun place with burlesque performances and some live music!

The bouncers at la Descarga have egos it really ruins things there

Fun place with great entertainment and the drinks were good.

It has a nice vibe, I love the Latin music, AND Dancing

The experience, the music, and the staff are all awesome. A must do in LA

They have a dress code. Just FYI !

Horrible place rude people will not recommend to any one

Great place to bring friends from out of town. The staff was very friendly as well.

Great Latin music and the drinks are not overpriced

OVERRATED

Great late-night spot for dancing and good drinks.

Dont let the area or the outside fool you. Great experience wants you enter.

Behind the closet,like Narnia but with more class,Cuban drink and dance!

Place is cool, but too small. They pack em in there!

1920 concept is so interesting and mysterious ✨️

Nice place to get a drink and dance

Incredible place..had so much fun..I will be back!!!

Pretty cool dive in a hidden part of town. Will be back soon.

Lessons are great, place is great, music is great. Just do it.

Great club, live music above average.

Great atmosphere beatiful music and surprises

GREAT PLACE TO HANG OUT WITH FRIENDS, SMOKE CIGARS AND GREAT DRINKS!

Love it! My favorite lounge in LA.

Wonderfull place to dance..! I love

Enjoyed the evening . Great place and nice ambience

A great bar and loved being taught to dance

Great cigars. Make a reservation though

Very good food , customer service was very good!!!!!

Horrible customer service. No one answers the phone, emails, or voicemails.

Never answer the call o imail for confirmation the reservation .

Great vibe, amazing staff

Burlesque Show and Live Music is great.

Its a bar that takes you from zero to cien....rapido

I have had a great time there

Fun times

Love this place

The drinks were amazing 🍸

Always a great time here

Great live band!

Cool vibe

Best spot to pop out

Classy place with great atmosphere

LEGENDARY 😎 APPROVED ✅

Always a great time!!

Best Cuban place

Worst customer service ever...!

Dope little dive bar

Nice cuban Lounge

Snooty, inhuman reservation service.

Love it

Cuban cigars, rum, and music

Best place ever !

Excellent

👎👎

Love this place!

Sex

Very nice!!

Not that good

Good place

Great place

Hreat food

Nice place

I loved this bar ❤️❤️ good atmosphere, music and attention. The work team is very sociable and attentive.

Personally, my best discovery in LA. A hidden Cuban box, dating from Prohibition. Entrance is via a backdoor hidden inside a cupboard in an empty room (yes yes incredible, you have to experience it to believe it). The club is unfortunately a victim of its success (large attendance - plan to book a week in advance/high prices), but the atmosphere, the music, the decor will delight you! Shows and events are organized there regularly (see photo of the fiery dancer). In short, I still have stars in my eyes when I think about it

Very good experience, I liked the club, I highly recommend

A very nice interesting program for my taste, I love Gussi and it is the team that should win blessings

WORST EXPERIENCE EVER. I was wearing levis jeans and a casual shirt and wasnt allowed to get in. The bouncer was the rudest person Ive seen in a bar of these standards. The bouncer was wearing worse clothes than mine. Not coming here again, good luck with business.THE WORST EXPERIENCE. I was dressed in jeans and a casual t-shirt and they didnt let me enter. The man who controlled the queue was very rude and was dressed worse than me. I will not return to this place.

Gentlemen of Caracol, I consider that the format of La Diseño could be much more interesting if some modifications were made to it. Sometimes it seems that some of the juries have not understood the mechanics of the contest, and because of some of them, very talented contestants are discarded.Maía stands out for her enormous musical knowledge, experience, and her great ability to recognize the talent of the participants. The rest should have their training reinforced in handling the format, or perhaps replaced.

Good place, good atmosphere, I had no problems

Delicious drinks. Good music. You have to book in advance to avoid paying admission on weekends.

It seems to me to be a scene out of the ordinary, from the formal, very good, I congratulated you,! a lot of effort so that things go well and a moment of fantasy is achieved every night so that you can de-stress! ........