The Conga Room

The first time I was here, I brought my mom to a Jerry Rivera concert (4 – 5 years ago) and we LOVED it. The crowd was crazy, but the drinks were good and it’s a nice place. Decent service. Would have given a 3 or 4.
Came back two other times through the years. Once for another concert and the second time to hit the dance floor after Yard House with friends. Wow. I was severely disappointed both times. The floors were sticky whereas before it was a pretty clean place. The service was horrible. Whereas before it had a classy feel, it just went to hell.
The third, and final, time I went, the music was pretty good, but once again, not great service, sticky floors, crazy crowd. Yes, it’s a club, but I’d never been to one that made me feel so icky just walking in. Would have been less surprised if it were an 18+ club, but it’s not. Never going back again.

The Overall number of stars is pretty much on point. The only and I mean the ONLY reason I went here this past Saturday was to celebrate my birthday. I had already told my guests to meet there. The day before the celebrations, I called to ask about information about bottle service and just questions about the night club. Jonathan, the man who attended me seemed to just hate his job because, he wasn’t helpful and was rude. He seemed bothered at every single question I asked. I said to myself, maybe he is just having a bad day, but then when I hung up I told my boyfriend of my «customer service» experience and he told me that he also talked to Jonathan a couple days before me and he felt the same way. So maybe he was having a bad WEEK? Who knows but poor customer service even on the phone just doesn’t make me want to try an establishment. Anyhow, the music was great! No complains there. I give 3 stars because I feel customer service is a huge part in how you portray a business as a whole. I would never go back because If I did want bottle service next time, I would not want to talk to Jonathan.

Rude coat check staff. I checked my coat for $ 5 and they won’t return it to me because the ticket got lost in the commotion of people trying to get their coats. They even had security escort us out of the venue. They have a 30 day hold policy where they keep your coat. It’s been 13 days and they still won’t release my coat even thought I have photos with my coat on! Common sense is a lost art. What’s the purpose of useless managers that can’t make rational decisions to help out customers?

I took 43 employees here for the holidays & we had a blast! Some took a salsa dance class just before the night got started. They loved it but it gets crowded enough later that no one will know if you can really dance. So everyone was happy. Great food, exceptional service. Truly awesome.

This review is based on my mother’s experience on New Year’s Eve 2015 – 2016.
I’m pissed af because of the way Staff and management treated her. My mother’s wallet was stolen, and on top of that they refused to return her coat and purse on her way out. My mom had to wait outside LA Live by herself until 5 in the morning without a coat or a phone. We (her children) were worried sick thinking the worst had happened to her. They humiliated her and belittled her in front of perfect strangers. This is the worst place ever. I hate them so much for everything they put us through last night. I honestly would not recommend that anyone attend this establishment. EVER.

I was dragged in here after Yardhouse, open minded with low expectations and I still left dissapointed. Don’t get me wrong, I like latin girls, but I seriously felt like I was at circus full of hideous hyenas.

If you are in the mood for salsa dancing, then Congo Room is the place to go.
It was my first time here and my gf & I had lots of fun trying to salsa!
Since the location is at Downtown Live, there will be a parking fee. I’d say just über/​lyft if possible.
They have a main room where they play current hits, hiphop and some latin music. Not too much EDM from what I can remember, which I’d prefer if I was going to a venue to just dance. They also have a salsa room!
Outdoor area where you can come out, mingle, smoke, whatever~
Entry fee: $ 20
Coat check: $ 3 per coat…
Overall verdict, I’d come here again to dance but this would not be my GO-​TO place on a weekend.

The place is well located but the drinks are Vegas prices. It’s nice but it’s not $ 14 dollars a drink nice.

This place is not the greatest. Food lacks taste and drinks are very expensive and it lacks Essence. I came for Willie colon but I won’t come back for other events

Its Mediocre Monday again!!!
I dropped by here for a business gig, that featured a Battle of the Bands. I am a Commercial Banker, and I work with a lot of Attorneys, CPAs, Investment Bankers, et al. I was very impressed with the talent amongst these Trusted Advisors to businesses. The Conga Room is in LA Live (DTLA) between Katsuya and Rock & Fish.
However, what I wasn’t impressed with was the club itself. We were offered pizza, egg rolls, tuna tartare, and grilled shrimp. All of the food was mediocre. In addition, the ventilation wasn’t great. It was a warm night, the club is upstairs, and you could smell peeps body odor. Our group didn’t fill up the club, so I can’t fathom what the smell would be like if the club was packed. BTW, I put cologne on before I arrived, so it wasn’t me! Lastly, the mens room was a mess. The paper towel dispensers weren’t working, and there was water on the floor,
The positives was the stage, the acoustics and the bartenders. However, I would be hard pressed to come here on a regular night. There are better clubs in DTLA like the Edison, Exchange or the Crocker. BTW, parking in the structure below will cost you $ 30 (no-​valet), so beware!

If I could I would give them ZERO stars. I had the worst experience here. The staff is rude the bouncers are a joke. I came for a friend’s ds birthday and expected to go in quickly, I was better off saying g I was from out of town. My first and last time coming here.

This review is for the Conga Room as a concert venue.
I went to the Conga Room for the first time on May 29 to see Los Amigos Invisibles. The concert was awesome, and I was really impressed with the venue! All the staff were super friendly, especially the bartender. Drinks were not as expensive as I had been told by friends. I don’t know if the crowd that normally goes to the nightclub is as nice as the concert crowd, but the people I met were really cool.
I am not a nightclub person, but if they bring more artists that I like, I will definitely be there. Please bring more Spanish rock/​alternative artists!

I went on ²⁄₂₈ with my husband and like a group of 20. Had bottle service. Honestly it was so much fun. I got scared because of all the reviews but I had a blast and our friends were so impressed with the choice. Music was great. Danced all night and our servers were great. Every time we got a new bottle the server came with the samba dancers and lights. It was a blast. I didn’t like that we can’t touch the bottles but it didn’t matter because it was fun every time she came. Our server was great.
Overall, I would definitely come back. I guess everyone’s experience is quite different. I say go for it.

My rating is based primarily on this venue for concerts. I attended a concert on a Friday night in February and was not disappointed. The show and location was great! I would not recommend paying extra for seating with a side view of the stage. You’re better off saving your money for drinks and having a better view of center stage while standing or dancing. Lighting and sound was great and have no complaints!!!
The minus one star was on the crowd and music for that night after the concert. As a nightclub, I would rate it a 3. The crowd was an older crowd, probably due to the singer, nevertheless the crowd did not impress me nor were they dressed to impress. Music went back to old school reggeton as well as rock en espanol. We were hoping to dance more to salsa, bachata and merengue also given the singer.
Overall, I would return but probably only for another great singer. The club was pretty though. Not too big but good enough.

If I could leave 0 stars I would! We gave this place a chance again and of course, we experienced another terrible night!
A fight broke out in VIP with low class animals. Our tables and drinks were knocked over! All the security guards wouldn’t stop a girl who was no more then 5 ft tall from destroying our section! Yet after discussing possible comps and or discount with management they refused to take care of any of our costs! BAD BAD BAD BUSINESS!
You don’t pay for the bottle, you pay for the experience! Conga Room do yourself a favor and hire new management!

Just went there on saturday with my boyfriend it was our first time for the both of us. I have to say its not that bad i actually liked it ! I love LA. So i loved the whole scenery, of the buildings, resturants and so… I love the nightlife when there is many people walking around. So if you like places like that go there lol. I kind of liked how i saw different races at the club. Asians, white people, afrian americans, and latinos ! it was wierd at first when i saw an elderly asian couple but at the same time i thought it was cute and well something different! There is beautiful people, and dresses nicely. Well you know theres always that one person
We had appetizers at the resturant inside the club called Boca? I cant remember, suprisingly their ceviche was super delicious. ! And also the mojito was good. The waitress was really really nice ans easy to talk to !! She would check up on us every so often! The bartenders were also very nice ! .
The music at first was a little to edc which i dont mind but i prefer more old school mixed with it… But in the room where we ate at 2 it turns into a dancing room which i didnt like that but oh well … they played salsa, cumbias, bachata and i think a bit of merengue. I loved it so much becuase its just a very romantic dance/​and music. You will feel a connection with your dancing partner, iam glad i went there after all! Its something different, i look forward in coming here agian buttt also looking out for other places aswell (:

We went for Oscar de Leon’s concert, paid the price for seating and it was one of those folded chair set up. The ambience is huge with a crowd that majority of them can’t hold their drinks right but spill them all over the place on the dance floor. Yet they didn’t start the concert til like 11pm! Me and my f4iends were kike that is so not right for it to start so later than the time promoted.
Surprisingly is not difficult to find a server to order things and they do check up on. U quite abit.
Overall, it’s not that bad for the price your paying for entertainment.

Great atmosphere! Good music. Had a blast! Drinks a bit pricey, but hey it’s DTLA what do you expect.