El Nuevo Rodeo is Lake Street’s answer to the downtown clubs—a Latino-focused venue in the heart of Minneapolis’s Latino neighborhood. Recently, Latin drag queens took the stage. One Sunday, there was Spanish karaoke.
But if Minneapolis gets its way, all this entertainment will soon be a thing of the past. The city is pushing to shut down the Rodeo. The nightclub’s future lies in the hands of a judge who is deciding whether to recommend that the City Council yank its liquor license.
El Nuevo Rodeo facing possible last hurrah on Lake Street
I’ve never been to the nightclub on a weekend night, and while I’m sure they have all the problems most nightclubs seem to face, it would be really bad for the neighborhood if it closed down. I’ve been to El Nuevo Rodeo for an event, and it is a great space, and the restaurant on the ground level is really good, definitely the best Mexican food East of Hiawatha.
This intersection is one of the most diverse areas in the city, and they don’t get enough credit for it. Everyone talks about Eat Street, but Lake and Minnehaha has everything from Mexican to Sushi to New American to Indian to Singaporean-Ethiopian to Chinese. Oh and a Denny’s.
Hopefully the city can figure out how to keep it open, as it seems like the owner has worked with the city, and I’d really hate to see that space vacant.
via Heavy Table
