For a Latin music mix that explores different genres and the company of fellow Latino guests, try Club Babalu in North Dallas. DJs regularly spin salsa, reggaeton and merengue while patrons light up the dance floor, except for Sundays when its all Spanish rock music. The decor is futuristic, with aluminum walls and piercing blue lights shining on patrons. If you want to brush up on your skills before the weekend, the club offers free dance lessons on Wednesday nights. The club is open until 2 a.m. on weekends.
Club Babalu
2910 McKinney Avenue
Dallas, TX 75204
214-953-0300
Named for one of the Dallas area's area codes, Nine 7 Two draws a multicultural singles crowd because of its Latin, urban and pop song selections. Though the club resides in the tony suburb of Addison and features plush furnishings--black leather couches and red-padded walls--guests get down with karaoke and all-night drink specials. The place gets crowded quickly on the weekends.
Nine 7 Two
5100 Belt Line Road, Suite 410
Dallas, Texas 75254
972-788-1928
This club doubles as a live-music venue and is all about celebrating Tejano music, the genre created by Mexican-Americans that relies on instruments like the flute, guitar and accordion. New West regularly hosts Tejano bands for live shows, offers plenty of discounted beer for purchase and revels in Mexican-American culture. The club is open Thursday through Saturday.
New West
6532 East Northwest Highway
Dallas, TX 75231
214-361-6083
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