Cafe Citron
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✨ Vibe
A vibrant, multi-level Latin oasis in the heart of Dupont Circle that seamlessly transforms from a colorful South American restaurant into a high-energy dance club with infectious rhythms and tropical flair.
🍸 Best For
Salsa and Bachata enthusiasts, lively birthday celebrations, group night outs, Spanish language practice, and late-night dancing to Latin hits.
🔥 Highlights
- Complimentary Dance Lessons: Master the Latin two-step with free, high-energy introductory salsa and bachata classes offered every Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday night.
- Multi-Level Sonic Experience: Explore three to four floors of music where dedicated DJs spin a diverse mix of reggaeton, Latin house, salsa, bachata, and EDM across different rooms.
- Themed Latin Fiestas: Enjoy signature weekly events like the "Drums of DC" on Saturdays and the "Macarena Fiesta Latina" on Wednesdays, paired with authentic South American bites like empanadas and ceviche.
ℹ️ Need to Know
- The venue transitions from dinner service to a full nightclub atmosphere around 10:00 PM; arrive early to take advantage of the late-night happy hour specials.
- Located directly across from the Dupont Circle Metro (South Exit), it is a premier destination for private events and large groups with no room fees for buyouts.
Recent Reviews from Google
Our group was looking for a fun night with some good music and great vibes and we found it at Cafe Citron. Music was on point, vibe was lively and friendly. Drinks were a bit overpriced, but overall...
I used to LOVE this place. I recently took a friend to cheer her up because she was going thru a hard time. We got there and asked about the specials for the evening, we thought we missed the special...
Came here beginning of the year January for work, and I was reminded of the Afro Latina lady giving me and my friends and other customers dancing lessons, I believe she was the owner. Still remember...
Had a very nice time here dancing and celebrating with colleagues. Good atmosphere and nice staff. The drinks were well made, but nothing to write home about. It was about the atmosphere and music. If...
I’m honestly sad to write this. I don’t know if it’s due to new management, but the vibe just isn’t the same anymore. The music used to be a fun mix of Latin club hits, but now it feels like it’s only...
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