What a wonderful place with many friendly people...we sat through a most festive drag show with…read morelots dancing...I really had a difficult time guessing genders or preferences but I had so much fun I kept ordering drinks...can't wait to go back...nothing like this in New York, Los Angeles. ..Long Beach or any other place I've visitied...and I have visited a lot...even better than Mexico City...

This is a scary place to see female impersonators. You have to pay attention in order to find it,…read morethe only thing that barracdes it from the font of 26th street is a wrought iron fence, but don't blink, its not a nice looking outside. Inside is okay though. First off, if you are not intimidated by the rough neighborhood, let their bathrooms scare you out of there, somewhat. I mean when you are walking and the floor tile comes up with you, this is not a good sign. Years ago, this place (which by the way has been around since the early 80's or maybe even the 70's), was not a bad hidden place. But as the years went on, the owner (Juanita Banana), turned it into a really thriving business. On any given day you could see the cowboys of Mexico show up there (why are married men in a gay bar), and just drink away the night while getting a glimpse of female impersonations. And really not a bad group, but you will probably need to speak the native language in order to understand. Very few touch on english music but sometimes if your lucky, you will see a Gaga impersonator. the drinks can be less expensive for the venue, but hey it is what it is. A mixture of gay and "straight" men in the joint, but you be the judge.

This one's for the Geritol set…read more... I am a clubber but even for me sometimes it gets tedious. After the superficial, stuck up and hornball overload you kinda need a break. And thats when i find myself at Las Vegas The crowd is mostly Puerto Rican and near/ in retirement age . Really you don't know who your gonna see. I've seen 70y/o's and 21 y/o's all the same night..This is a free open gay friendly bar and from time to time they do drag shows. The bouncers/ bar tenders are very sweet and welcoming. They've got a dance floor, no cover charge and Spanish music all night till four. So if ever you and granny are looking to go clubbin this is the spot!

hey, i use to party at las vegas in the 90''s, papo was the singer, my friend luis(chungo) sang…read morewith him, i heard it's slow now and i'm a singer looking for a gig, give me a call at 1-773-634-6234 if you wanna give me a try, my name is ricky perez, luis knows me. call me, let's make this place jump again, salsa bachata merengue, you name it.

Armando is awesome. Keep old school local dives like this alive. You won't be disappointed.read more

I will say..the best bar in town. Armando, is the man. With the plan. A great part of the…read morecommunity. Visit here.

Over charges and security is way too much doesn't make me feel welcomed. Bar one block away charge…read more$1.50 less for Modelo and do not have this presidential security that is for a real ghetto city like my home town Chicago. Summit is lame as a duck

This was my first and last time at this place. Some drunk girls got into a fight, the cops came and…read morethe security guards ruthlessly kicked everyone out before closing time. If you're looking for a ghetto place, this is it. Additionally, I tried to contact the business by leaving several messages and no one bothered to reply.

Vlive has poor management . I spoke with the current company manager Josh, about no soap or tissue…read morein the woman's washroom and he directed me to the man in the men's washroom. I had to walk in the men's washroom for soap and the man in the men's washroom told me his life story and how the club does not reimburse him for the products (tissue, soap and lotion) he pays for, for both men and women washrooms. Once I spoke with the manager "Josh" about this situation, he did not want to tell me his name, nor wanted to fix the situation. He just said we'll fix it and he did not fix the situation. The owner does not care about their consumers and does not care to properly asses their establishment. I will not visit this club again.

I went for a friends birthday It was fun was told free charged had to pay to check coat even if I…read moredidn't check my coat other than that I did enjoy myself I will return

Clean establishment in a geto neighborhood. Security is definitely in attendance though so it's…read morerare for Drama to kick off. One of the best spots to go to in Garfield park

A Westside Gem!!! A Place where the Old School Players can come hangout have a drink and chill,step…read moreand enjoy the beautiful decor and ambience of a well put together joint.......the drinks are kool and the food is great and the size and layout is nice as well.. i have always enjoyed myself whenever me and my people kick it there. and nothing bad happened none of the 50 plus times i've been there....and for that im thankful.

This was my first visit, and honestly, the experience started going downhill before I even got…read moreinside. The building is surrounded by barbed wire and the entrance is locked, so walking up to it feels less like arriving at a venue and more like checking into a correctional facility. Then came the door staff. The attitude was completely unnecessary. If you're going to charge a cover, at least be professional about it. I was initially told the wrong cover amount, and when I asked about an ATM since they only take cash, I was basically told to go find one down the street. In 2026, we're still cash-only for cover charges? Be serious. After finally getting inside, I quickly realized I had paid $10 for the privilege of standing shoulder-to-shoulder with strangers because there was literally nowhere to sit. The place was packed, which is great for business, but not so great for customers who are expected to pay a cover and then spend the entire night standing around. I stayed about 30 minutes because my friends were there, but the vibe had already been ruined at the door. Nothing kills a night out faster than rude customer service before you've even made it inside. By the way when I was leaving, the rude door person had the nerve to tell me that if I came back right away she wouldn't charge me, but if I didn't come back right away she would charge me again the $10. I told her don't worry I would never be back. I love supporting Black-owned businesses and was excited to check this place out. Unfortunately, good customer service should come with the experience, and that was completely missing. Between the prison-yard first impression, cash-only cover charge, misinformation, overcrowding, and rude door staff, this was a one-and-done experience for me. I won't be back.

Never had a problem here but enjoy it much more now they are vetting patrons more closely and…read moreplaying more diverse music. Glad this institution is still available to serve the community.

Now this place is not for everyone. You will not have bottle service, you will not have waitresses…read morechecking in on you every so often except to pick up the dead soldiers. Therefore, I think it is necessary to to explain that I only go on Thursdays for Spanish Kareoke. No other place in the city that I have come across uses this type of entertainment. The place is a notch above a dive bar, but what a hot mess it can be those nights when there are a few dozen revelers dancing and drinking to the beat, or not - sometimes, of the singer's tune. The decor is nice and clean and the pool table is ok. I think the 1.00 popcorn is a bit of a stretch. But overall, the place is decent. You will have a riot if you like norteñas and 80's rock in Spanish. The selection of music could be a bit more expansive, but I'm happy with what there is to choose from. Be open to having to wait a bit if you get there late, but get your requests in early and you will have a blast!

La Botana is a hidden gem in the Southside. Thursdays is Spanish Kareoke night, and draws from all…read moreover the city. They have great Rock en Espanol, Banda, etc.. Great drink prices, and specials most days.