by Gracie Vantuyl on It's no wonder I love this place so much, we share the same birthdate. We are soul sisters me and El Rio. It's not fancy but it is fun! Super chilled out crowd, bands, burlesque, cats, oysters, garden patio, shrine, cheap drinks and welcoming staff... that's only the beginning.
by Tasha S. on Went to Amalia's for a happy social hour desquised as a networking event. The place was really crowded. Maybe it was because of the event and its normally not like that. I only had beer. I was surprised they had no drink specials at all. C'mon don't you have to compete with the other million bars around you offering a real happy hour to semi-tired, frustrated with their jobs, wanna kill their bosses clients? Was pretty turned off from then.
by Albertine Suchecki on It's dirty and trashy, but what else can you expect out of a club that sits literally in a garage beneath a parking lot? The music is deafening and the DJs can be extremely hit or miss (as can the crowd). The men seem to all think they have game - at least more so than in other clubs - so keep your eyes open, ladies. I can't tell you the number of times a guy has moved a girlfriend out of the way just to get near me. Must be those strong drinks they serve... This place can get PACKED. If you don't like being a sardine and unable to move around to dance, this is not for you. If you know the DJ, the staff is willing to let you dance on stage, which is a big plus. In fact, the staff will protect those who the DJs let up there, so that definitely had me happy on a few occasions. If you don't smoke or care for smoky spots, you really don't want to be here. My friends and I call it the MJQ stank. You'll definitely pick it up in under five seconds, so if you're asthma prone, stay away. ;) MJQ boils down to who you know. If you know the DJ or a staff member, you'll be fine and enjoy your night. If you don't, you might find yourself feeling a bit out of place. I've never found myself staying for long when I have no connection to the place, but I could dance for hours with the right DJ parties. Very hit or miss, but everyone loves a game of Russian Roulette now and then... right?
