Unique, dark hideaway with an arty, exotic vibe featuring a full bar with beer on tap.
We went to celebrate a friend's birthday. They have a patio area which we loved because the weather was amazing that Friday night. We ordered drinks the Cuban (10/10) and Mexicana (6/10). The food was good. We also ordered the hooka and it was a great experienced. The only thing we didn't liked was the time the server took to come to our table. They're all women and really nice ladies but we felt like they focused more on men. That's speaking on our experienced. The security man an African American he is an awesome guy. Loved his energy and kindness. Other than that we liked the place. They have a DJ and you get to dance in a little space they have as a dance floor. We might come back on a Saturday for karaoke night.
Visiting from NC and we enjoyed this place tremendously! Such a vibe and the decor was very pretty and made the ambiance even better. It was not as packed as we expected it to be and we were able to find a table closer to the back of the place. They did have a dance floor towards the entrance but it was a bit small though. So there was a bunch of bumping into different people. Everyone was super friendly and efficient. Our waitress did take a while with our drinks but ehhh, it can happen so we didn't complain. We went on a friday around 11pm and I believe it was tropical night? They played a bunch of salsa, Merengue and Bachata with a few Reggaeton songs here and there. Drinks were great. Ordered the Watermelon Paloma and it was super strong and tasted delicious! We also ordered a few glasses of Brut (Prosecco) and def hit the spot also. Before we left we got complementary watermelon shots, OMG they were sooooooo good! Definitely dangerous though so be careful if you order those. They can definitely sneak up on you. They do serve food but we did not order any so cant comment on that. Towards the end we saw that they offer hookah and were bummed because we would've enjoyed that if we would've known when we first arrived. The bathrooms were gross though. Floor was wet , tissue paper all on the floor and trash was overflowing. Other than that we enjoyed our time here and will be back if we are ever in the area.
Summary: Hidden gem alert. Great food, cheap drinks, live music, secret EDM tequila cave in the back. Only real enemy is the parking lot-basically a game of Tetris on expert mode. In Detail: I almost don’t want to review this place because I fear the secret will get out and suddenly I’ll be waiting 40 minutes for a seat behind someone named Skyler who just discovered the concept of bar seating. But alas, duty calls. Tucked in the Design District between a UPS store and a restaurant that probably charges $17 for chips & salsa, this place is a beautiful contradiction. It’s a sports bar… but make it fashion. Like, it’s clean. And they actually care if you’re enjoying yourself. Wild, I know. Plot twist: it moonlights as a mini music festival. Live Spanish rock cover bands? Check. DJ nights? Check. Secret EDM/tequila speakeasy hidden in the back like you’re in a Mission: Impossible scene? Double check. (It’s only open weekends, though..so plan your nights.) Now let’s talk food. The specials are actually special. Not in the “Happy Hour where your beer is 25 cents cheaper” kind of way. We’re talking: • Taco Tuesdays: Dollar tacos that don’t taste like sadness. • Thirsty Thursdays: A burger, fries, and a beer for ten bucks. That’s right. A full meal for the price of a medium latte and emotional damage at Starbucks. Only downside: the parking lot. It’s shaped like someone took a normal lot, squinted, and then tried to draw it blindfolded. If street parking is full, bring your tiniest car… or a sense of adventure. All that said, if you want a place to catch the game, chat with people who aren’t aggressively networking, and maybe discover your new favorite bar, this is your spot.
Went for café con sazon awesomwe music but not enough bad bunny jams , coco mojitos were super sweet id know if I was tipsy or sugar high lol. DJ WAS AWESOME THOUGH.
Taboo Lounge is such a vibe! The atmosphere is fun yet laid back, and the music is always on point. The Latin Swing on Fridays is incredible, with live Latin music that really sets the tone for the weekend. The staff is friendly and attentive, the drinks are great, and the hookah is smooth with lots of flavors to choose from. It’s the perfect spot to unwind, dance, and enjoy good company. Highly recommend!