The Rock, still called Baby Rock by some locals, is in the Zona Ria neighborhood of Tijuana. According to a Frommer's review, "the most popular dance club is Baby Rock...which features everything from Latin rock to rap. It's open from 9pm to 3am, with a cover charge of $12 on Saturdays." The Rock offers table service, too.
The Rock
1482 Diego Rivera
Tijuana, B.C. Mexico
011-52-664-634-2404
Of Coko Bongo, the Tijuana Mexico Insider says, "Watch dancing and sports on several plasma TVs and enjoy a cold beer on one of the open terraces." More wild times are possible at Coko Bongo, though, considering it has an open bar, table service and VIP areas of the club for those who want some private time with friends.
Coko Bongo
Revolucion Ave. and Ninth St.
Tijuana, B.C, Mexico
011-52-664-638-7353
cokobongo.com
Balak is a 10-minute walk from the border, and the building is designed to look like a Mayan temple. "Balak is Tijuana's biggest, loudest, most state-of-the-art disco, featuring international DJs, a multi-million-dollar sound system, wildly festooned performance dancers and an always-packed dance floor," according to Lonely Planet. It cost $12 to get in the door.
Balack
Via Rapida Oriente No 9211
Tijuana, B.C. Mexico
011-52-664-682-9350
The Tangaloo Club opened in 2001 and features DJs spinning an assortment of music, live bands and even comedy on some nights. The Tangaloo keeps its guests guessing, as it has a changing theme every Saturday night. It's one of the biggest dance clubs in the city.
Tangaloo Club
3215 Monterrey
Tijuana, B.C. Mexico
011-52-664-681-8091
Las Pulgas is known for its large dance floor and mixture of locals and tourists. Dancers start packing the club around 10 p.m. The Tangaloo attracts a young crowd, between 18 and 25-years-old. Lonely Planet likes its variety, saying, "Pop in the earplugs and grab a dance partner--Las Pulgas showcases everything from live and recorded banda (brass-band with vocals) and norteña (country style) music to cumbia and merengue."
Las Pulgas
Avenida Revolucion 1127
Tijuana, B.C. Mexico
011-52-664-685-9594
laspulgas.info
