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GONZALEZ Y GONZALEZ LIVE SALSA PARTY
Salsa ·Bachata ·10-20 USD ·Weekly
Weekly Schedule
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FRI Weekly
9:00 pm – 4:00 am
Live Salsa Party
Salsa ·Bachata ·10-20 USD ·Weekly
Saturday
SAT Weekly
9:00 pm – 4:00 am
Live Salsa Party
Salsa ·Bachata ·10-20 USD ·Weekly
Sunday
SUN Weekly
9:00 pm – 4:00 am
Live Salsa Party
Salsa ·Bachata ·10-20 USD ·Weekly
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About Gonzalez y Gonzalez
Gonzalez y Gonzalez is a Mexican restaurant that turns into a live-salsa saloon: free 8:30pm salsa lessons and scheduled live bands playing two late sets (typically 10:00/11:30pm or 11:45/1:30am), with DJ J Loco between sets. The room is compact — dining tables sit close to the small dance floor — and the kitchen stays open late (often until midnight–1am). Cover varies by night ($10–$20 after 9–10pm); some Sunday shows list free admission.
Expect a locals-heavy crowd and a warm, packed room once the band starts; reviewers call the space small and energetic, so the floor fills fast. The lesson is the easiest entry point — social dancing builds after the class into the late sets. It's on Mercer St in SoHo/Greenwich Village, a short walk from subways and easy by rideshare.
If you're coming solo, the free lesson helps you meet partners; staff are described as helpful. Arrive before the first set to grab space — late on Fridays/Saturdays the place can feel full.
Vibe
restaurant-turned-salsa-saloon, locals-heavy, energetic
Music
Live salsa bands with DJ J Loco; salsa-dura emphasis; occasional bachata
When it fills
lesson 20:30; floor builds after 21:30; busiest 23:00–01:30 (late shows run later Fri/Sat)
Live music
Live salsa bands on scheduled nights (two late sets); DJ J Loco between/after sets
Beginners
mixed; free 8:30pm salsa lesson on band nights — good intro but floor fills late
Dress code
casual to smart-casual; night-out/club wear typical
Neighbourhood
SoHo / Greenwich Village (Mercer St) — central nightlife/restaurant strip
Getting there
subway-accessible; rideshare-friendly; street parking scarce
Payment
Bar likely accepts card; note reviews mentioning $20 cover was cash-only on some nights
Going solo
solo-friendly; free lesson helps meet partners; locals and regulars noted as welcoming
Floor
compact dance floor surrounded by dining tables — gets crowded and warm on band nights
Crowd
packed on live-band nights; mostly local regulars
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Frequently Asked Questions
What dance styles does Gonzalez y Gonzalez host?
Gonzalez y Gonzalez hosts salsa, bachata events. The music split is: Salsa (4 events), Bachata (4 events). Live salsa bands with DJ J Loco; salsa-dura emphasis; occasional bachata. Check the weekly schedule above for exact times.
When are dance events at Gonzalez y Gonzalez?
Gonzalez y Gonzalez has 4 weekly events on Sunday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday. lesson 20:30; floor builds after 21:30; busiest 23:00–01:30 (late shows run later Fri/Sat). See the full schedule above for start times and styles.
How much does it cost to dance at Gonzalez y Gonzalez?
Entry at Gonzalez y Gonzalez is 10-20 USD. Bar likely accepts card; note reviews mentioning $20 cover was cash-only on some nights. Prices may vary by event — check each event above for details.
Where is Gonzalez y Gonzalez located?
Gonzalez y Gonzalez is located at 192 Mercer St, New York, NY 10012, USA, New York, USA. It's in SoHo / Greenwich Village (Mercer St) — central nightlife/restaurant strip. subway-accessible; rideshare-friendly; street parking scarce. Use the map above for directions.
Do I need a dance partner to attend events at Gonzalez y Gonzalez?
No, you don't need a dance partner. solo-friendly; free lesson helps meet partners; locals and regulars noted as welcoming.
Is Gonzalez y Gonzalez beginner-friendly?
mixed; free 8:30pm salsa lesson on band nights — good intro but floor fills late.
Is there live music at Gonzalez y Gonzalez?
Live salsa bands on scheduled nights (two late sets); DJ J Loco between/after sets.
What's the dress code at Gonzalez y Gonzalez?
casual to smart-casual; night-out/club wear typical.
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