Incredible establishment. Great vibes and very stiff drinks (pretty sure their standard cocktail is a double). The branded condoms on the tables are a nice touch and really fun to secretly put on people's shoulders. Only reason I am not awarding 5 stars is that the bathroom stalls don't lock, which is problematic when you have an episode of explosive diarrhea. read more

Plaza - dance floor - Gay Bars Near Me - Hollywood, California

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Hi, I wanna start off that I went to this establishment last Saturday and it was so amazing. It was so fun. The drink was so good and the bartender was so nice. His service above and beyond the ambience was so Poppin and the food was amazing and snacks I will be coming here Next week. You'll see me soon. Thank you so much. On another thing. The track show that starts at 11 PM is so iconic you will love it. Great energy great costumes very friendly thank you. read more

This should be a 5-star review due to the supporting staff, such as the bartenders, waitress, DJ, and security staff. Steve has also been very nice and a good person. For over 2 decades, me and my wife (or just me) have been going on and off primarily because of the ambience, good vibes, great drinks, and lovely Spanish (cumbias, zapateado, etc.) music, and also old school English and hip-hop. As a longtime customer, I have never complaint nor have got to know the performers. However, lately there has been some concerns that may be shared by others. For the past few months, great performers have been let go for unknown reasons. In my opinion, and with love and respect to all these people, Sonia (Jenny Rivera's impersonator), Willie (Ramon Ayala, MS, and others), Amazona (Shakira, Gloria Trevi, and many others), and most recently La Mas Draga Leandra (multi-talented impersonator), are no longer in this lovely, couple friendly, multi-cultural, social, and lgtbq salon bar. With so much potential, and from a customer's point of view, please listen to your customers. All these professional performers are missed. I do not know how the choreography director may be, but definitely they are hurting and depriving customers from a great show. It would have been nice if Plaza would have a show by Dany, Amazona, Leandra, and Paola, along with the support of Sonia and Willy. Note: there is one person not mentioned, since from most of our interactions, she is not social with customers compared to the other performers who take time to interact with their fans. Regardless of these comments, this is a good place to go. I highly recommend continuing to go and support the performers, who on every show, they do their best to provide entertainment, thus while enjoying their impersonation of great singers, both Spanish and English, and while enjoying a drink, socializing with others, and in a nice peaceful space. Anyways, Highly recommended, and my review. read more

One of kind, unique Hollywood gem! Opened in 1983 and has Never changed. Highly recommend! read more

Amazing spot if you're in Los Angeles please stop by this hole-in-the-wall!!!! You'll have an amazing time and the performances are amazing read more

Always a great time here. Great music and a great drag show. Staff is very friendly. Love that they give you snacks you can munch on while watching a great show. Mixed drinks are great here and reasonably priced. They aren't water down drinks or overly made with mixers. read more

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Incredible time this past Saturday Night! LOVE IT HERE!!! I am looking for some clarification if anyone knows: I am having a hard time (since there appears not to be an official Plaza Dance Hall website) knowing which pages listing their nights open are right and which are wrong so we can go back! The plazas google page says open fri and Sat only but a page like this (https://restaurantguru.com/Plaza-Los-Angeles) lists other open nights. I know they do third Thursdays but I want to know if they really are open on just Fri and Sat permanently as of August 2023?. Anyone have a reliable link on the internet for more info on the plaza that we can trust? We would also love to be able to click and know the performers names that we see and their info! THANKS FOR A GREAT NIGHT!! read more

Great place to enjoy some live drag entertainment. Drink are reasonably priced they don't disappoint. A Must place to come too. Great environment and people. read more

Plaza - Live entertainment - Gay Bars Near Me - Hollywood, California

Thank you Steve for letting us celebrate my hubby birthday. the club was rocking!!! The drinks were amazing thank you Vasilio for your prompt and delicious drinks. your truly a great bartender. Steve the owner is nice so accommodating to my guest. thank you . The show was fun and entertaining. my guest were all pleased. I love this club for the people that work there and know how to entertain. thank you again see u soon love Geo read more

Plaza - Gay Bars Near Me - Hollywood, California

Had a really great time drinks are pretty good.. but over all performance was great had sooo much fun.

A hidden gem! This place has been open forever and still only has 35 Yelp reviews. Excellent. I hope it never gets "too popular" but does well enough to survive and stay alive. One night, years ago, I was on the sidewalk, waiting in line for a hotdog at Pink's. I noticed some people up the street waiting to get into a bar or club. I didn't know of any spot up there. After I ate, I walked up and looked inside, there was a door guy there and he said "it's $10." I saw a woman on a stage in the club shaking her stuff in a skimpy outfit. "Ooh, a burlesque or strip club" I thought. I paid and entered. I went over to the bar and got a beer and then sat down at a table and I was soon joined by a bunch of guys and I realized they had been up dancing or something and I had sat at their spot. I apologized and started to get up and they said "no, no, no... stay! How are you?" After talking with them a bit I realized that they were mostly, if not all, women dressed as men. It also dawned on me that the performers were men dressed as women. Everyone there was happy and friendly. The performers did a great job and the audience loved the show. Bartenders were great and drink prices were low. I don't make it by the Plaza often but every time I do go, I have a great time. read more

This was a cute place and I liked the old school theme! I had a blast. I went for a friend DJing. Queer friendly and drinks were cheap and very strong. The bartenders are very nice as well. Wasn't too packed but still plenty of dance room. read more

Awesome place. Great service. Amazing food. They really kinda go above and beyond. Will be back again soon

Didn't have food , definitely need another woman's restroom !! Service is ok, music is a bit outdated but good .

Great old gay bar! Fun place to hang out and the drinks were tasty and reasonably priced. Was there for first time few nights ago and had fun. read more

Is a night lively place they drag queen show is awesome , the entrance is cheap , there's no criticism to nobody everybody is in their own business the waitresses are very friendly , read more

I woke up feeling like a million bucks after going to this spot for the first time in my life. How is that!?!? I was invited to Plaza for a friends birthday. I'm not really into "american drag" because i find it too catty .. but i had NO IDEA that this was a Latinx drag show so that changed everything. The performances were amazing. Everyone in the place was there for one reason only... to dance, sing and have a great time. It was like a group karaoke/dance party... One woman came on stage with one of the most elaborate peacock outfits ... omg so many feathers... it must have been a FORTUNE and and i admire the physical strength it must've taken to prop it up!! SO impressive. Women approached me to tell me I was beautiful and i was asked to dance multiple times. As i was walking out, one of the women who told me i was beautiful said she couldnt see me leave without a hug and honestly, that made me feel so great. This place bumped my self esteem up a few notches, FOR SURE. A woman outside was selling homemade mexican pastries and i bought a box, to which i shared many with patrons inside... they were delicious and she was hilarious. 5 stars. I'll be back. read more

Drinks and entry are pretty cheap, and the show is great! Service is very friendly. The costume changes and the different routines made my jaw drop. Songs in Spanish and English. What a gem. read more

So buckle your seatbelts Yelp family. Entered to enjoy a wonderful night with friends from out of town, but instead was given the run around by an unprofessional elder gentleman (who said his name was Steven -- but who knows). He told us we would get refunded if we didn't enjoy the energy. My group wasn't in the mood for this vibe tonight, so after walking through the curtain and returning to the front desk 30 seconds later, we decided we wanted to leave. Here's where things get interesting. We were told we couldn't get a refund. This was after being told we would receive one. He was all over the place about pricing and the rules, constantly contradicting himself while being rude to my friends and myself. Allow me to reiterate that we were not inside the nightclub longer than 30 seconds and, though we were told we would receive a refund, we did not. We were then asked to leave. I did not raise my voice and I maintained a collected behavior during the entire experience. I will never return to this dive bar, especially after being pushed out the way I was. The employee and/or manager working at your front desk needs to learn proper etiquette when dealing with customers; especially new ones. It's a shame because environments like this I typically enjoy. My friends and I are well connected, but this will not be on my list for future recommendations. That is all. You know I'm all about positivity, but when experiences like this are had, I have to speak up. read more

My son had his "cancervisaty " in February , he had never been here before, but this is where he wanted to go , he had the best time with his friends , he didn't stay long , cuz of his pain, but he was so happy! Thank you plaza! He past 6/7 ... 4 months later read more

So, I went to Plaza last night. Outside, it didn't say it was being used as a venue for a party, so when my friends and I showed up, we had the uncomfortable experience of feeling like we were crashing a stranger's space. Seriously, why didn't they shut the venue down for the party and then open at 10? We asked the security guard twice what the deal was, and he explained that the party would soon be ending. Fine. We waited for about 20 minutes and the situation didn't improve, so my friends and I went to ask for a refund of our entrance fee because we didn't have the experience we paid for. The venue was catering to a predominantly white audience instead of the typical queer latino audience. In other words, the vibe felt off. The security guard, who was in charge of everything apparently, refused to refund us. We went back and forth for about ten minutes and he even told me that I need to "calm down" when I was speaking to him in a moderate tone. Seriously, would it have been that hard to let three people get their hard-earned money back? Especially since Sunday entrance fee is $10/person. We gave in and went back to try to enjoy the drag show. The drinks we ordered weren't the best unfortunately as they had a bitter edge, perhaps because of the quality of the liquor. The drag show had mostly English music instead of typical Juan Gabriel/Paquita songs. Super disappointing. The night was a bust and I'm still frustrated by the obnoxious experience I had with the security guy. That was horrible customer service. read more

Plaza - Gay Bars Near Me - Hollywood, California

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Amazing! One of the reasons I adore living in LA Is because of all the fantastically diverse experiences one can partake in. So when a friend invited me to a drag show at Plaza, there was no way I was going to pass up the opportunity. She raved to me what a fun show it was, how it was only $5 on the weekends, how the drinks were cheap and good, and how I absolutely needed to go with her. And to make sure I couldn't decline this incredible invitation, she told me that Pink's Hotdogs was a few doors down. Done! This place lived up to the hype. The bartender and waiters are all so nice and polite. The drinks were tasty. And the show? Incredible! These lovely leggy ladies with their gorgeous gowns, flowing locks, and over the top makeup put on quite the show! Most of the songs were in Spanish but I really appreciated the passion and drama I could hear in the music. We stayed for two shows and during the break, we danced on their good sized dance floor. It was wayyy too fun. We left around 1 am and grabbed a Pink's hot dog. I couldn't ask for a more perfect evening...gobbling down a mushroom/Swiss/mayo hot dog + 2 live drag shows while sipping on a lovely strawberry margarita:). If you're adventurous, this is a must-do! If you're not adventurous, you may not dig this. I personally love expanding my horizons and there's no better place to do that but in LA. This was loads of fun, great for a girls night out, a date night with the spouse, or hanging out with a good friend. They even do birthday parties there. The good man who was cashiering at the front told me this. If you ever see him, take note of his old time cash register. It is really cool. I will definitely be back! read more

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I love this place I been here twice, had so much fun with my friends. Will definitely go back !!!

This place was small and cozy. I had a great time with friends and saw great performances from several drag queens and kings. I will definitely be back! read more

I went with a group of friends and it was really fun. It seemed like an old fashion night club.

This place is a lot of fun and the service is great! I reserved a table for 4 people for a friend's birthday. The cover is $5 per person which is not bad at all! We were greeted by the head waiter and seated right away at our table. We ordered 4 cocktails and the total was only $20! When they dropped off our drinks they also gave us free chips! The drag show was awesome, it was a mix of pop and Spanish music. A couple of my faves were Cher and Whitney Houston! We went on a Saturday night, it took awhile for the place to get full but by the second drag show it was all filled up. There is dancing between drag shows they play more pop music during the break. The energy here is awesome, very good, chill vibes. I recommend going at least once! read more

Plaza - Gay Bars Near Me - Hollywood, California

Good morning yep I just wanted to let you know this club plaza is very relaxed sociable and lovable and fun please like this app and please come to this club Friday and Saturday and Monday country line dancing the best managers owner read more

So much fun!! A place that needs to be more advertised for sure. The drinks need a little more work but if your there for the show dancing and fun highly recommend. read more

When I tell you I ADORE Plaza!... LOL. This place is hysterical, there is comedy everywhere. Immediately, upon walking in - culture shock! I'm from NYC, just moved to LA a few weeks ago and; let me tell ya, latino bars are not all the same. In NYC latino bars are Spanish Caribbean flavor; Puerto Rican, Domincan, Cuban, bachata, salsa, merengue, reggaeton... LA? Central & South American flavor, lots of Mexican too. It's completely different and all soooooo fun. You MUST have their spicy margaritas... Best I've ever had. Bartenders are quick, amazing, fun, hospitable, loving, caring... The drag shows are super good. I went 2 nights in a row - if that helps. This place is sooooo nice, the patrons will make you feel right at home. No pretense, no BS. Just home... THE ONLY THING MISSING IS; SALSA, BACHATA, MERENGUE. read more

First time here and I have to say . The atmosphere is pretty good but a lot of drunken females fighting and the securities didn't handle the situations appropriate. The securities need better training!!! I wouldn't feel safe going to the restroom alone cuz I might get beat up by a drunken female... FYI lot of same sex couples... But you get what you pay for right???? Ghetto place but cool music and show..... read more

Amazing shows! Very friendly people and staff it's a whole in the wall but great music and cheap good drinks. Amazing shows

I had a really nice time here music is good environment is bomb staff is very nice and helping

Not to mar the amazing accomplishment of my 500th review, but I really had to write #501 about La Plaza. I'd actually driven by a few times on weekend nights and wondered what the place was, but never entered until last night ,when my friends invited me to come along to the drag show! La Plaza is a mostly Latino clientele, and everyone there is super DUPER nice. Waitstaff is very friendly, drinks are relatively cheap. They have a full bar, but the drinks of choice seem to be buckets full of Coronas, which come with a dish FULL of fresh cut limes. I was knackered from K-town rice wine the night before and wasn't drinking, and when I asked for a diet coke and the server said he'd have to check if they HAD any, I knew I loved the place, as it added to the charm. The drag show was good, although very different from any I'd been to. It was much more serious, less campy. We were visited by bolywood, "Diana Ross", and many more. I've been told that sometimes "Rihanna" and "Lady Gaga" make appearances, too. What might be the best thing about the club, however, is the eclectic group of folks who are there. Straight folks, gay folks, intersex and cross-dressed, it's an EXTREMELY comfortable place, and there's not even a *hint* of machismo about it (unless you count the dancing lesbians). This place is great, the dance floor is fun, and I can't wait to go back some day when I'm not tuckered out from too much partying the night before followed by an 11-hour work day. 'Til next time, La Plaza! read more

My favorite place to be :) you will NEVER regret going to Plaza. The drinks are extremely affordable, shots are humongous lol and the drag shows are the BEST! You'll have a blast all night. read more

Seduction and surprise awaits you if you enter. Located a hopscotch away from Pink's, it serves anything but wieners. A male patron informed me that this used to be THE place to be in the hey days. Nowadays this Plaza serves as an open avenue of love for every shape, size, and sex. Primarily for Latino lesbian lovers, $5 cover provides anybody the opportunity to awe at two transvestite performances; a la Milli Vanilli. First show is 10:15, but the midnight show left me stunned because if that sex-curved performer was a man, maybe I am gay. The cheap drinks blurred, (or shall I say cleared) my x-ray vision past the clothes. After each performance, the crowd moves onto the dance floor to imitate the jiggling of such natural curves. Word of caution, there is no solitude for tinyphobic here. The men's bathroom serves as melting pot of sexes; as I watered the trough, men/women stared. . . Fortunately, It was hard to miss. read more

Wow. Oh, City of Los Angeles. You bastion of alternative choice. You umbrella of diversity for all sizes, colors, genders and orientations. You never cease to amaze me in your ability to allow yourself to be carved out for the happiness of your citizens. Not a week goes by that you don't surprise me with a venue that's been under my nose for who knows how long. So, let's get to it. The Plaza. It's a joint located on La Brea just a few storefronts down from that everlasting eatery of mediocre wieners, Pink's. 5 bucks'll get you in in. 5 bucks that will allow, you, the unsuspecting experience of your current night. As soon as you walk in and just around the corner from where you pay for your ticket and check your coat, awaits one large club/ bar filled with latinos and latinas, straight and gay, transgendered or not, drinking, dancing, talking and cavorting. Cheap drinks, shows of dancing and tables of eager show watchers. An experience to say the least when you can have a cheap drink as well as take in a show of the transgendered variety. And it's not much more than that. Drink, get drunk, catch a show, get drunk and move on to the next bar. The bartenders are all extremely friendly and the service is quick. Definitely a good stop on the way to another bar. read more

This place is a very specific kind of experience. It's basically a dive bar with a killer drag show, which means the drinks are cheap and strong, and you're gonna have a good time! My friends and I have gone a few times now and each time is just as fun as the time before. The bar is usually pretty empty when we get there around 10pm for the first show, but you don't even really notice because the bartenders are all really fun and charismatic. And as soon as the queens start coming out, you definitely don't notice if the bar is packed or completely empty. It's a fun show. They do a lot of songs in Spanish, like really old love songs, deep cuts, which is fun to sing along if you grew up with them, or for a lot of my friends who don't speak Spanish, it's still really fun to watch them perform them! Once the first show is over, they start playing tons of salsa and merengue and it becomes a fun dance club, especially since you'll probably be pretty drunk if you're taking advantage of the cheap drink prices! I mean 8 bucks for two Bacardi and Coke's is pretty amazing. Around midnight, the second show comes on, and I never know if it's really significantly better or if I'm always just significantly drunker, but it always feel like the first show is a warm up and the midnight show has the queens coming out on supercharge! It's always a lot more upbeat and features more American pop songs and even the Spanish songs are more modern. Plaza is definitely a whole night, drag experience. It's a great mixed crowd, lots of older Hispanic couples and young people and groups, really a great mix! The queens put on a fun show and once both shows are over, and you're probably completely smashed, you can dance the rest of the night! Pink Dog is also two doors down, which makes for a perfect way to end the night! I promise if you do the whole night, Plaza will be one of your favorite places in Los Angeles! Just don't forget to tip the girls! read more

I'm not too happy about the mixed drinks there...for some reason or other, I wake up with a headache the next morning. Stick to the beer if not, go pre-drunk ;) LOL The drag show I truly recommend. The vibe is great. I would want to hear more Rock en Espanol. People are kool too! and to be more specific on how carefree this hut is....I boink'd my buddy in the males restroom stall. Ya see, @ PLAZA the females could use the males restroom...cuz it's unisex....so that's how that was possible. We were super drunk and it felt like a good time and it sure was! Have fun...and let out that wild side!!!! w/o regrets... =^-^= read more

This was my first time at a Mexican tranny bar. And it was AWESOME on so many levels. I stumbled onto this place by accident. My buddy and I went to Pinks and noticed this place next door. I am so glad he suggested we check it out. Only $5 to get in, and CHEAP drinks!!! There is nothing fancy about this place. It is dive-bar ghetto fabulous. They play Mexican club music, and I had fun watching the people dancing to a type of music that I have no knowledge of. The tranny performers (or drag performers) were not very good at lip sinking, but they looked great. This place is a fun spot to hit up before the night gets started. read more

Its cash only everything (cover charge and drinks), so minus one star. Otherwise it's a fun wild ride if your there for the drag show. This banquet style set up is not your typical drag show, it's a cross between Las Vegas show girls and fem' realness with a strong Latinx flavor and song choice. The industrial fan at center stage just adds a hint of photo shoot drama that is unintentionally hilarious and fierce. read more