Karamba Nightclub — Restaurant in Phoenix

Postpandemic I arrived just before last call to a polite attractive male bouncer. He gave me a quick run down if how I was to proceed. There is no dancing, I was to remain wearing my mask until I was seated at my table I believe the rule is if you are not seated at your table you have to have your mask on. I was surprised by not seeing the dance floor packed with dancers, instead tables took their place. I was allowed to go out onto the patio smoking area without a mask and the small group of about 10 people out there unmasked. Final thoughts; depends on what your expectations might be. Personally it was nice to get out and even though the crowd was very minimal I enjoyed my $5 picther of beer and people watching. On observing other groups and how they were having fun. This pandemic has everything all messed up but this club has been around for a long time and I would hate to see it go away because of financial problems. We know it's potential I hope we can all try to keep it going while protecting ourselves and others. Bottom line I had a good time. Just be prepared for something a little different than what we're used to. Let's support our local businesses...

The One Where I Danced the Heartbreak Away Fresh off the breakup with who I thought was my perfect guy—my soul mate, “the one” (spoiler: he was not)—I found myself in need of tequila, rhythm, and validation. Enter: my ride-or-die Tucson gays, who made the trek to Phoenix for a weekend of emotional triage and glittery distraction.

Our first stop? Karamba’s—because if I was going to remember my worth, it was going to be under strobe lights that made me feel like I’d walked into a J.Lo music video. And oh, did it deliver.

The drinks were strong (just like my post-Beau glow-up), the music was loud, and the dance floor was packed with some of the most gorgeous Hispanic men—and some handsome women, too. The whole place pulsed with sexy, joyful energy that screamed: You’re hot. You’re healing. And you still got it.

Bonus points for Jose, the mystery man I talked to for an entire song and haven’t stopped thinking about since. Jose, if you’re out there—slide into my DMs or meet me back on the dance floor.

10/10 would let this place heal my heartbreak again. Karamba’s reminded me that the best revenge is living well—and salsa dancing like your ex...

My partner wanted to go out tonight on a Saturday night 10/7/2023. We got there before the cover charge which starts at 10PM. I've heard reviews about the security guards but nothing extreme or bad came out of them. They let us in and told us the about the event that was going on. We were on their good side. Bartenders were nice and friendly. We finally sat down at a table and were waiting for the drag show to start. You better sit down fast because the club starts filling up especially during the weekends. We enjoyed the performances and the queens put on their show quite well. Fun atmosphere, crowded, and very good music. All in all we enjoyed the night together and will be coming back again sometime soon. The restrooms are tiny by the way. You will have to wait in line that's the only bad thing. They have a patio for smokers. Also, taco trucks are parked outside for your late night munchies. Totally worth it ;) have...