GONZALEZ Y GONZALEZ LIVE SALSA PARTY
9 PM
10-20 USD
Salsa & Bachata at Gonzalez y Gonzalez, New York
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Weekly Schedule
Thursday
Friday
Live Salsa Party
9 PM
10-20 USD
Saturday
Live Salsa Party
9 PM
10-20 USD
Sunday
Live Salsa Party
9 PM
10-20 USD
Location
Salsa
Bachata
Kizomba
Zouk
Weekly
Monthly
192 Mercer St, New York, NY 10012, USA
Get DirectionsAbout 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.