Karaoke en Español in Southern California: The Hosts and Where They Sing
Southern California's Latin karaoke scene lives in mariscos spots, family restaurants and cantinas from Santa Ana and Anaheim to Pico Rivera, Perris and Van Nuys. Most nights start early (6 or 7 PM), the food is half the reason to go, and the hosts know their regulars by name.
La escena de karaoke latino del sur de California vive en marisquerías, restaurantes familiares y cantinas, de Santa Ana y Anaheim a Pico Rivera, Perris y Van Nuys. Aquí están los DJs de karaoke y dónde cantan cada semana.
Every name below links to its page, with the full schedule, directions and a one-tap way to add the night to your calendar. Times can change, so check the host's page before heading out.
Marcy's Karaoke: five restaurants, six nights
Marcy's Karaoke is Marcy Mendoza's show, and it may be the busiest Latin karaoke calendar in the region. She brings warm stage presence, quick humor and a room where every singer feels welcome:
- Tuesdays at 7 PM: El Pescador Cantina 11, Downey
- Wednesdays at 6 PM: Mariscos Ixtapa, Orange
- Thursdays at 6 PM and Sundays at 7 PM: Mariscos El Cangrejo Nice #4, Anaheim
- Fridays at 6 PM: Mariscos El Cangrejo Nice #5, La Mirada
- Saturdays at 7 PM: Mariscos El Cangrejo Nice #3, Santa Ana
Santa Ana
- Kassandra Karaokanta ("Yo canto con Kassandra") hosts Mondays and Wednesdays at Mariscos El Ranchito #2 and Thursdays at Punta Marina.
- DJ Mirinda Rdgz hosts Mondays at Mariscos Zamora.
- DJ Miguel Pasaye hosts Thursdays at 6 PM at Costa Azul Restaurant and Sundays at 5 PM at Ensenada Restaurant in Fountain Valley.
- DJ Ever hosts Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 5 Estrellas Restaurant.
- DJ Freddy hosts Thursdays at 6 PM at Mariscos El Ranchito #2.
- DJ Ekko hosts Thursdays at 6 PM at Mariscos El Picante.
- Jimmy Show Karaoke hosts Thursdays at 6 PM at El Centenario Grill & Seafood.
- Karaoke con Ruby hosts Thursdays at 6 PM at Los Portales Restaurant.
- DJ Jose Barrera plays Primy's Mexican Food, and DJ Jonnhy Jeth spins late at Noa Noa Night Club & Bar.
Anaheim and Orange
- Karla "La Potra" hosts Saturdays and Sundays at El Nopal Restaurante.
- DJ Galeana Karaokeshow hosts Saturdays at 6:30 PM at Mariscos Playa Azul.
- DJK Mario Hernandez hosts Fridays and Saturdays at La Parrilla Grill.
- DJ Alex Bolaños hosts Thursdays at Mariscos El Ranchito #1, and DJ Leslie hosts Thursdays at Mariscos Corona del Mar.
- DJ Marisol Vaca hosts Thursdays at 6 PM at SyJ Gran Cafe in Orange and Fridays at 7 PM at Mariscos El Picante in Santa Ana.
- At Mariscos Ixtapa in Orange, DJ Chikis hosts Thursdays at 5 PM and El Kompa Angel hosts Saturdays at 7 PM, on top of Marcy's Wednesday night.
Los Angeles County and the Valley
- KJ Sandy hosts Thursdays at 7 PM at El Boca del Río in Pico Rivera.
- La Surianita Montoya hosts Thursdays at 7 PM at La Sexy Michelada's in Whittier.
- DJ Beto plays Rumba Restaurant & Bar in Gardena.
- DJK Jenny MaAl hosts Fridays and Saturdays at 8 PM at Las Casitas Grill in Van Nuys, and HS Veronica hosts Sundays at Sabor Mexicano Bar & Grill.
Inland Empire
- Karla's Karaoke (Karla Manzano) hosts Thursdays at 7 PM at Estrella Taqueria Lounge in Riverside and Fridays at RAW Kitchen & Cantina in Rancho Cucamonga.
- DJK Humberto Medina hosts Saturdays at 7 PM at Tierra Caliente in Pomona.
- DJ Alex hosts three times a week in Perris: Fridays at 8 PM and Sundays at 4 PM at Cervantes Mexican Food, and Saturdays at 11 AM at Restaurant Bar La Cañada.
Thanks to Perla's Magazine
Much of this guide comes from Perla's Magazine, Perla Ríos's weekly guide to the scene, which presents the karaoke DJs and the restaurants where people sing. If you love this scene, follow Perla on Facebook.
Host a night we missed?
If you host karaoke en español anywhere in Southern California, or your restaurant has a karaoke night, send us the night (a flyer is plenty) and we'll add it, free. Nobody pays to be listed or featured. ¿Eres DJ de karaoke? Mándanos tu horario o tu flyer y lo agregamos gratis.