Our Story
They call us “the friendliest bar in the east side”.
Imagine stepping into a cozy and friendly speak easy south of the border.
LA Bufadora is a timeless escapism experience transporting you into different times and far off, distant escapes where exclusive libation rituals are served in every crafted cocktail and relaxing Latin and exotica rhythms meet nostalgic beats and guilty pleasures in the airwaves.
An exciting portal where native East Side entertainers captivate you with the best friendly uplifting talents and vibes. A nostalgic Baja getaway in the heart of East LA’s Boyle Heights.
The meaning of ESCAPISM is habitual diversion of the mind to purely imaginnate an escape from reality or routine. LA Bufadora provides the perfect getaway without the airline tickets or time machines.
Our journey began a year go,
LA Bufadora was originally opened in 1989 on the corner of 1st Street and Indiana where the historic RED CAR train once ran. Today the Metro rail now transports Angelinos and stops several feet from our front door. For decades the cozy bar served Boyle Heights as a local beer stop and pool hall until 2023 when the original owner closed its doors. La Bufadora fostered many old friendships and memories throughout the years and the idea of loosing another local favorite broke our hearts. Fast forward to our modest restoration of this 100 year old building. Prioritizing local culture appropriation we aim to preserve and showcase decades of iconic cultures and history for future generations through our art, music, film and culture events. We hope you will join us.
