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The Best Salsa Bars in Portland, Oregon

Portland is a city of regional importance to the Pacific Northwest and also the largest city in the state of Oregon.

As of 2020, Portland’s population was of 652,503,making it the 25th-most populated city in the United States, the sixth-most populous on the West Coast, and the second-most populous in the Pacific Northwest, after Seattle.

1. Aztec Willie’s

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At Aztec Willie’s, they prepare your food when you order it right in front of you. You can choose your fillings and condiments while chatting with the folks on the line about your selections. You can ask for samples, too. There’s always something for everyone.

For those with hearty appetites, burritos put an entire plate of food inside a warm flour tortilla. Soft, tortilla tacos offer a lighter option, depending on how many you order. With rice and beans, and grilled vegetable options, Aztec Willies’ is a great spot for vegetarians too! Check out our dinner menu.

They can also accommodate large parties and events. All you have to do is stop by or call them to make the arrangements. It is highly recommended for having a great salsa atmosphere and their customers always look forward to these nights.

Dances are Wednesday Thursday and Saturday nights.

Location: 1501 NE Broadway Portland, Oregon 97232

Phone: 503-280-8900

2. Rustix Pub

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Their salsa nights are on Friday and Saturday and they are highly praised by customers for having friendly staff.

They also have happy hours every evening, meaning that one can have a good time dancing and also enjoy a few drinks at a very affordable price.

Enrance is however not free all the time. Depending on the events the pub is holding, the amount varies.

Location: 8343 SW Barbur Blvd, Portland

Phone: (503) 719-4080

3.Dancewell PDX Parkrose

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Dance classes and private dance lessons are the best ways to experience and prepare for the whole new world of dance.

Their reputation for teaching social dancing in the Portland area is one of the best! There are a variety of dances like Cha Cha, Salsa, Rumba and Bachata.  Find stress relief in Swing dances like East Coast Swing, Lindy and West Coast Swing. And add some simple rhythm steps in Club and Country Dances like Country Two-Step, Hustle and Nightclub Two-Step. 

Their dance sessions are purely customer driven. All songs played for their dance sessions are what their clients have requested.

Location: 4848 NE 105th Ave, Portland, OR 97220, United States

Phone: +1 503-241-0460

4. Latin Bar

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Latin bar is well known for its food and great latin  music. It has also a bar that is quite popular among its clientele due to the happy hours they have. Their staff is praised for being professional and friendly.

Dance nights are every Friday.

Location: 18061 SE Division St, Portland, OR 97236, United States

5. Trio Lounge

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Trio lounge is both a karaoke and a salsa bar. They have well stocked bar that attracts most of their clientele because of their cocktails.

They have happy hours and dance nights  are what most customers look forward to.The karaoke bar and salsa bar is however on separated floors.

Location: 909 E Burnside St, Portland, OR 97214, United States

Phone: +1 503-234-5003

6. Vitalidad Movement Arts & Events Center (VMAC)

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Vitalidad Movement Arts and Events Center, affectionately known as VMAC, has been an integral part of the Portland multicultural movement arts landscape for over 5 years.

From it’s humble beginnings, it has grown into a home and refuge for thousands of Portland residents including the underrepresented.

Apart from offering classes in cultural dances and movement arts VMAC has also been host to many gatherings including non-profit fundraiser events.

They attract a lot of clients because of a staff that is friendly and patient thus even for a beginer, it becomes a pretty friendly environment.

Location: 116 SE Yamhill St, Portland, OR 97214, United States

Phone: +1 971-266-3935

7. Ponderosa Lounge & Grill

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This is a place where you can enjoy a good meal, drinks and dancing all at the same time.

The Ponderosa Lounge & Grill offers free country-western dance lessons most Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights starting at 7pm.

You can enjoy dance lessons with applicable cover charge starting at 7pm on concert nights.

Types of country-western dance include Line Dance, West Coast Swing, Country Two-Step, Cha Cha and more. Their experienced teachers and large dance floor make the Ponderosa the best place in Portland for line dancing and other country-western dancing!

Location: 10350 N Vancouver Way, Portland, OR 97217, United States

Phone: +1 503-345-0300

8. Teote Mezcaleria

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This is another salsa bar you can find in Portland, Oregon. They are highly praised for having good food thus one can enjoy good food and also an enjoyable dancing session. It is also quite cozy and comfortable thus being conducive  for customers who choose to dine and dance the night aay there.

Their dance nights are typically on Fridays and Saturdays

Location: 2700 NE Alberta St, Portland, OR 97211, United States

Phone: +1 971-288-5688

9. Impala Bar & Grill

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Highly praised for their food and grill. They have salsa nights where people come together and dance to latina music but it is a tradition that hasn’t really caught on among the populace in the area.

They do however have friendly rates for food, drinks and dance classes.

They open everyday from 5PM to late night.

Location: 1900 NW 27th Ave, Portland, OR 97210, United States

Phone: +1 971-288-5961

10. 503 Entertainment

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Big Miami-style dance club featuring hip-hop, salsa & other music, with a sports bar & pool tables. They open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday starting from 9PM- 3 AM

Considered as the most entertaining dance bar in Oregon, 503 is a place you would definitely love if you are into dancing the night away to modern latin music.

Location: 6750 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy, Portland, OR 97225, United States

Phone: +1 503-297-3391