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The New Jalisco Bar

The New Jalisco Bar, South Main Street, Los Angeles, CA, USA
A dive in the truest sense of the word, this no frills downtown LA bar boasts the cheapest drinks, a lively dance floor, regular drag shows. The New Jalisco is one of the few gay bars in the area proud of it, with a largely local and Latin clientele. Music ranges from pop to cumbia and reggaeton, and the New Jalisco welcomes everyone no matter your background or identity.
Drag, Dancers
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