Dive gay bar with drag shows, dancing, and cheap beer























245 Main St, Los Angeles, CA 90012 Get directions
$20–30

"The New Jalisco Bar is a popular watering hole for Los Angeles’s LGBTQ Latinx community. In 2020, the bar was at risk of closing due to the pandemic, but was able to raise over $80,000 to keep doors open. Expect cheap drinks, dancing, drag performers, and a constant crowd of regulars. Check the calendar for weekly events and parties, like Boys Night Out and Main Street Mondays." - Rebecca Roland
"This historic Downtown Latinx dive bar has been around for decades and is the kind of place that takes a night from medium to crazy in a short amount of time. The cash-only bar is small, but there’s a great dance floor in the back and a performance space featuring some of the best drag shows and queer programming in the neighborhood." - brant cox
"New Jalisco is a classic, cash-only gay bar with great drag shows and $2 beers. When: Monday - Thursday 1 - 7pm" - brett keating

"This Downtown bar has implemented a vaccinated-only indoor policy, asking patrons to present vaccination proof at entry to protect staff and other customers." - Farley Elliott

"In DTLA, the decades‑old New Jalisco Bar — a longtime Latin queer spot — owes its landlord 10 months of rent with interest and is seeking $80,000 on GoFundMe as it fights to stay open." - Mona Holmes