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Another group wanted to play disco. He just turned it off. He unplugged the jukebox. And so the names, the spaces may change. But there's this constant revolution that, in some ways, circles back to what we were doing before. Did you enjoy this piece? We are member-supported, so your donation is critical to KCRW's music programming, news reporting, and cultural coverage.

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Tiki themed cocktails and the coolest kids on the block mingle with a metrosexual, vintage-loving crowd. With excellent service, this uniquely Los Angeles experience is like walking onto a movie set, they even have Hawaiian dancers on a Saturday night. Cliftons must be experienced to be believed.

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Why we love it: The fun to be had at Fiesta Cantina is far from secret. Fiesta Cantina offers a main floor and a rooftop deck for mingling, intermittent dancing, solid Mexican food options and walking bartenders that offer shot specials. Time Out tip: For the best bang for your buck, order one of the ounce Mega Margaritas, which are also discounted during happy hour.