Kaliente

Latin club · Dallas Oak Lawn (Maple Ave)

Gay-owned Latino club on Maple Avenue, a fixture of Latin LGBTQ nightlife in Dallas for around 20 years.

• Latin
• Drag shows

Address

4350 Maple Ave
75219 Dallas

Opening hours

Tue and Thu–Sun 9 pm–2 am
Mon and Wed closed

Crowd

Mostly Latinos, mostly men, many locals

Programme

Salsa, cumbia, reggaeton, merengue, Top 40; drag shows, amateur strip contests, “Rumba” on Saturdays

Location

Maple Ave, away from the Cedar Springs strip; valet parking

What makes Kaliente special

In neon-lit Kaliente, DJs play salsa, cumbia and reggaeton, with drag by local Latinx performers and strip contests with cash prizes in between. The crowd is mostly Latin American and loves to dance. Entry varies by night.

Contact

Editorially researched, as of October 2026. Sources: Out x Out (venue page; Dallas guide updated Jun 2026), Travel Gay. Opening hours, prices and programme may change, please check before visiting.