A loud, cheerful beer hall on Calle 59 where groups share buckets of beer and micheladas and the small dance floor fills with cumbia, banda, and pop once the bands start.
La Chopería is a loud, cheerful beer hall on Calle 59 in Campeche's Centro Histórico, drawing groups of friends and mixed-age crowds dressed casually who come specifically to share buckets of beer and micheladas rather than for cocktails or wine. The atmosphere is boisterous, group-oriented, and built around a small dance floor that fills once the live bands start, rather than quiet conversation. Music runs to cumbia, banda, and pop played by live bands on the busiest nights, giving the venue a clear tropical-dance identity distinct from the mixology bars nearby. The drinks programme centers almost entirely on draught beer and michelada buckets meant for sharing among groups, with little emphasis on cocktails or spirits. Hours run Thursday through Saturday, 7PM to 2:30AM, with Sunday closing much earlier at midnight and Monday-Wednesday closed, marking it as a firmly weekend-forward venue. Most nights carry no cover, but band nights add a modest MXN 50 charge at the door; there is no reservation system or bottle service, and the small dance floor and shared tables mean groups should expect to stand or share space once the room fills on weekend nights.
Good to know
- Hours
- Thu-Sat 7PM-2:30AM, Sun 6PM-midnight
- Signature
- Draught beer, michelada buckets and dancing to cumbia and banda
Location
Calle 59 between Calle 12 and Calle 14, Centro Histórico, 24000 San Francisco de Campeche, Camp., Mexico
19.8444, -90.5367 View on map
Highlights
- Draught beer and michelada buckets built for sharing
- Live cumbia and banda bands driving a small dance floor
- Loud, group-oriented atmosphere popular with mixed-age crowds
- Weekend-forward schedule, closed Monday through Wednesday
- Modest cover only on nights with a booked band
Tips for visiting
- Come in a group to make the most of the beer and michelada buckets
- Thursday through Saturday nights have live bands; Sunday is calmer and closes earlier
- Expect a small MXN 50 cover only when a band is booked
- Arrive early on weekends to claim table space before the dance floor fills
- Closed Monday through Wednesday
Frequently asked questions
Is there a cover charge?
Most nights are free; band nights add a modest MXN 50 cover.
What's the drink of choice here?
Draught beer and michelada buckets meant for sharing among groups.
What music plays?
Live cumbia, banda, and pop bands on the busiest nights.
What are the hours?
Thursday-Saturday 7PM-2:30AM, Sunday 6PM-midnight, closed Monday-Wednesday.
Is there a dance floor?
Yes, a small dance floor fills once the live bands start.