Salsa in Houston
Hey Salseros!
Here is a list of places around Houston to get out and dance! I’m sure there are more, so if you’d like to share a favorite spot email us at salsa-l@rice.edu!
2726 Fondren — 281.815.7208
This dance club has regular Salsa socials on Sundays hosted by Amaya Dance, called “Sunday Fundays”. The club boasts a large dance floor, and many talented dancers (it’s usually really dedicated salseros that come out for a second helping of salsa on Sundays) for an amazing night of salsa!
*Ladie’s Night on Tuesdays
3222 Fondren @ Richmond (northwest corner) – 713-977-4188
Medium size upscale club (no ripped jeans/sneakers/flip-flops). Located across the street from Metropolis. Nice wooden dance floor. Good dance music early & very late. Fridays: $9.00 cover 18+
Elvia’s Cantina — CLOSED 
*best on Wednesdays
2727 Fondren @ Westheimer – 713.266.9631
Elvia’s is a very cozy and popular Latin pub/restaurant.
Best nights for dancing are Friday & Saturday. $10 cover charge after 10pm, 21+.
2616 Louisiana #101, 77006- Off the lightrail!
Fridays & Saturdays Live Salsa Band! Dress Code enforced. AFTER 10 PM, YOU MUST BE 21+ TO ENTER AND THERE IS A $10.00 COVER STARTING AT THAT TIME.
Melody Club — CLOSED
3027 Crossview Dr – 713.785.5301
One of the most popular dance clubs in Houston! A huge salsa social is held the 1st Saturday of every month. $7.00 cover. 18+ unless you go to the bar.
2441 University Blvd. (in Rice Village) – 713.520.5025
Tapas restaurant by day. Live band plays salsa, merengue, bachata & cumbia (more cumbia & bachata than salsa). Very small dance floor but free! Fridays/Saturdays. 11pm-2am.
Taco Milagro — CLOSED
2555 Kirby Dr. @ Westheimer – 713.522.1999
Nice Mexican restaurant. Live band plays mix of salsa, bachata, merengue, & cumbia. No cover, 18+ Small dance floor. This is a very popular hangout in Houston, so it gets very crowded around 10pm.