Northern Central HighlandsEntertainment

Bar entertainment in Northern Central Highlands

  1. A

    El Paraíso

    This smart bar in the southwest corner of the Mercado González Ortega attracts a friendly, varied, mostly 30s clientele; it’s busiest on Friday and Saturday.

    reviewed

  2. B

    La Viejateca

    Whatever you do, don’t miss your nightly liquid dose at this former pharmacy, now ‘barmacy.’ It’s worth going for the decor alone – apothecary jars, former household paraphernalia and much more – besides which, it’s good old-fashioned fun.

    reviewed

  3. C

    El Capitolio

    This popular disco blasts out techno and dance music to big weekend crowds. Capitolio heavily promotes its karaoke and cheap-drink deals but somehow manages a slightly more stylish ambience than the nearby Guanajuato Grill.

    reviewed

  4. D

    Bora Bora

    This trendy place attracts young students who love accessibly priced mixed drinks (the 'TNT' is a brain fryer) and micheladas (beer, chili salsa and lime juice). It's beside Bar Ocho.

    reviewed

  5. E

    Cantina 15 Letras

    Stop for a drink at this oft-crowded classic, filled with bohemians, drunks and poets. Photos portray Zacatecas of old; the art showcases some well-known local artists.

    reviewed

  6. F

    Bar Ocho

    Bar Ocho locals, expats and visitors seem to love this friendly, unpretentious place. It has seating inside and out, good music and snacks and a pool table upstairs.

    reviewed

  7. G

    Guanajuato Grill

    This rather selective disco and drink spot admits affluent, energetic students who like loud dance music. It’s packed after midnight on Friday and Saturday.

    reviewed

  8. H

    Todos Santos

    A foreigner-friendly, fun bar, with a relaxed atmosphere and long hours. Great place to kick back over a few tequilas and excellent mariachi band.

    reviewed

  9. I

    Centro Comercial Galerías

    Centro Comercial Galerías is a shopping mall with several bars and discos.

    reviewed

  10. J

    Cactus

    Loud and smoky, with billiards, salsa, karaoke and drinking.

    reviewed

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  12. K

    Alquimia Bar

    Has some great areas to lounge.

    reviewed

  13. L