Cafe Cocomo
Tucked away in San Pancho’s Potrero District just blocks away from the water (and spots like Jelly’s and The Ramp) is Café Cocomo, probably the city’s most consistent Latin dance spot. The huge dancefloor is beautiful, and the large bandstand makes the orquestas a pleasure to watch. Not that most salsa dancers in the Bay Area even pay attention to the band that’s playing, but that’s fodder for another column. All the best bands in the Bay Area play here (Louie Romero’s Mazacote will be live on January 23rd, and plays here regularly), and when big Latin dance acts come to town , Cocomo is usually the place to see them.
The dancing style at Cocomo tends towards ballroom (read – women throwing their hands in the air in a dramatic flourish), but the vibe is nice, and people come to dance. Beyond the main dance floor, there is a smaller room with a bar and booths – it’s a nice area to practice moves or just sit and relax. They serve champagne at the bar (nice), and have a huge outdoor area where you can sit and enjoy the beverage of your choice under the stars. Finally, as the title of the article says, there is salsa just about every night of the week at Cocomo, and the other days have either Tango or Reggaeton. Cocomo rates a high recommend for a night of Latin dancing in SF. Enjoy!
Address: 650 Indiana St.
