Kaliente
American · Sandwich · Dallas, TX
About
Crowds pack in for drag shows and Latin beats, but reviews here are mixed. Kaliente is a late-night gay club open Wednesday through Sunday from 9pm to 2am in Dallas's Oak Lawn neighborhood. The dance floor fills with a young, mixed LGBTQ+ crowd, and the club also hosts karaoke nights.
Drinks are on the pricier side, and some reviewers complain about weak pours and a cover charge. If you go, expect a lively, chaotic atmosphere rather than a polished one. Regulars mention it's a spot for a specific crowd, so judge for yourself.
Kaliente is located in Dallas's Oak Lawn neighborhood, the city's historic LGBTQ+ hub, on Hondo Ave.
Features
- ✓Open 9pm-2am, Wednesday through Sunday
- ✓Drag shows and karaoke nights
- ✓Young, mixed LGBTQ+ crowd
- ✓Latin music and dance floor
Cuisine
Good for
Practical
What people say
Rated from 25 reviews. 87 community ratings. View this venue on Yelp
From the community
“They charge a cover...ha ha ha ha! So funny...”
I can't understand why bars charge a cover fee just to let you in and then spend more money on their ridiculously expensive drinks. This spot is crowded but not friendly, the drinks are weak and overpriced, the employees act clueless and unfriendly, and the crowd is either stuck-up, drag queen imitators, or trying to look tough. Skip it.
A visitor · Over a year ago
“Loving KALIENTE”
The music is always fantastic!
A guest · Over a year ago
“Mexicans, Mexicans and more Mexicans!”
Rather than a steady trickle of Mexican guys, this place is more like the Niagara Falls of Mexican guys—if you're into Mexican men, this is the spot.
A recent visitor · Over a year ago
I was here last Friday, but it was over a year ago.
A local visitor · Over a year ago
“Latin club!”
Head to Kaliente for a fun gay club with a Latin vibe. It gets very crowded. There's also some fun drag shows! Beer please!
A visitor · Over a year ago
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hours? +
Confirmed hours: Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun, and Mon from 9pm to 2am. Closed on Tuesday.
Does Kaliente have drag shows? +
Yes, drag shows are a regular feature along with karaoke nights.
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