I've heard that El Alebije (pronounced El-Ah-Lay-Bree-Hey) has been calling itself
the biggest club in Latin America. I don't think it's even the biggest club in
Acapulco, much less all of Latin America, but then again maybe if you were to
fill it with water and then empty the water into a gigantic graduated cylinder
to get the total cubic liters, ok maybe the club could claim to have more cubic
liters of space than any club in Latin America because it does have a high ceiling.
The layout of the
club is a bit odd in my opinion and not conducive to uninhibited mingling. When
you enter through the palatial front doors and walk toward the dance floor,
there is a small elevated dance floor next to stairs leading to a sunken space
that is the center of the action with space for dancing, drinking, or hovering
around the bar. Both sides are lined with narrow tables going up the sides. When
you're on the floor it almost feels like you're in a small amphitheater and
you're on center stage. The tables going up the sides are sort of segregated
from the rest of the bar and there is no way to causally make your way by and
start up a conversion with some fine lady/guy sitting up in row three say
without being way too obvious that you're on an expedition as you climb
over/bump into people on the way up.
El Alebrije plays modern English/Spanish rock and has a much younger and less
upscale crowd than Palladium. It does get pretty lively and it's not a bad night
out all things considered. No snobby doorman situation which is always a big plus.
Certainly beats most U.S. clubs, but not most Acapulco clubs.
I say the club is ok, but you can do better in Acapulco if you only have a week
or two. It really looks best from the street.
