Cancun: Nightlife

Bull Dog Café Listen to dance, rock, pop, and hip-hop at this hotspot that also has live bands and laser light shows. The price of admission gets you all you can drink. Zona Hotelera; Krystal Cancun Hotel, Blvd. Kukulcan, Km. 8; 998-848-9800; www.bulldogcafe.com/cancun.html
trendy | dancing | live music | nightclub | dj | cover

Carlos n' Charlie's Come for dinner and stay to dance late into the night to the latest American pop songs and classic favorites at this always-crowded Mexican restaurant-cum-nightclub. Zona Hotelera; Blvd. Kukulcan, Km. 8.5; 011-52-998-883-4468; www.carlosandcharlies.com
trendy | restaurant | dancing

Dady Rock Throngs of tourists pack it in night after night at this Cancun staple, which can accommodate as many as 1,500 people for live music and dancing. Zona Hotelera; Blvd. Kukulcan, Km 9.5; 011-52-998-883-3333; www.dadyrock.com.mx
trendy | dancing | nightclub | dj | karaoke | cover

Glow Dance Club Nonstop disco and techno music blare at this gay mecca every day until 5am. The club occasionally has live performances. El Centro; Ave. Tuipanes 33, Sm 22; 011-52-998-898-4552
dancing | gay | nightclub | dj

Hacienda Sisal For a subdued evening away from Cancun’s frenzied club scene, this spot delivers nightly live classical and Latin music. Or, try your hand at ballroom dancing. Zona Hotelera; Blvd. Kukulcan, Km 13.5; 011-52-998-848-8220; www.haciendasisal.com
dancing | live music | dj

Mambo Café Practice your salsa moves to the beat of the latest Latin pop hits at this club where locals and tourists mingle. El Centro; Ave. Tulum 26, Locale A14 Plaza las Americas, 2nd, Fl. Sm 4; 011-52-998-887-7894; www.mambocafe.com.mx
trendy | dancing | live music | nightclub | dj

Picante Bar The first gay bar/club to open in Cancun remains a popular club scene mainstay, with regular drag shows, strippers, and the occasional live music performance. El Centro; Plaza Gallerias, Av. Tulum 20, Sm 5; www.picantebar.com
dancing | gay | nightclub | dj