Zacatecas
This popular and atmospheric bar is patronized by a well-dressed crowd of students and arty types. Like most bars in Zacatecas, it gets going late.
Must-see nightlife in Mexico
Mérida
Live bands play rock, reggae and ska in this down-to-eath pub's rear beer garden. Inside there's a pool table if you're up for a game of stick.
Veracruz City
Definitely a neighborhood favorite, this tiny bar illuminated by black lights seems to host lots of laughter and cocktail-induced intimacy.
Palenque
Weary traveler, welcome to air-conditioned nirvana complete with a huge menu of coffees and board games to while away a wet afternoon.
Guadalajara
Massive meat market, with skimpily clad dancers center stage and action in every direction. VIP booths for your men about town.
San Patricio-Melaque
Dine on the terrace and dance to oldies covers at this popular beachfront bar with live music on Friday and Saturday nights.
Cancún
A popular bar and grill with pool tables, televised matches, and a sports book in the back for you die-hard gamblers.
Isla Cozumel
The Hotel Flamingo’s lobby bar is an attractive lounge drawing mostly an older, margarita-drinking expat crowd.
Cuernavaca
Classico is an upscale, indoor-outdoor club for Cuerna’s hipster elite. Dress to impress.
Cancún
This bar at Plaza de Toros draws a crowd, as much for the draft beer as the icy air-con.
Oaxaca City
This den of live Latin music gets up a good head of steam on Friday and Saturday nights.
Isla Mujeres
This disco-bar and grill often features live reggae, salsa and other Caribbean sounds.
Cancún
A cross between a restaurant and a rowdy bar, the fun-loving Carlos’n Charlie’s sits in the heart of the iconic Party Center area. Get some Mexican food…
Cuernavaca
This gazebo in the center of the plaza, opposite Teatro Ocampo, serves fresh fruit smoothies made with a variety of exotic fruits, vegetables and nuts.
Manzanillo
Sit in the shady garden out back while sipping on an espresso or cappuccino accompanied with pastries.
