Cuatro Aces

The last time I was here (in the early part of the decade) it was a quiet, dark, and cramped conjunto spot on the city’s southside, conveniently located across the street from the Camaron Pelado Seafood Restaurant. So when my group came here on a Saturday night I was expecting some more of the same: a quiet little place to listen to a conjunto norteno play some polkitas and rancheras while sharing some cold ones. Instead, what a contrast! The owners (new owners, perhaps?) opened up the bar area to include more seating, and better lighting. And on the night we visited they had a 10-​piece live band playing cumbias and tropical. Live music, no cover, cold beers, good friends. And Topo Chicos con limon! A great way to end the night.