Tequi-la-la
Tequi-La-La is an expansive Las Santos-style nightclub located in downtown Vinewood, Los Santos. Known for its ostentatious theming, vibrant nightly shows, and A-list celebrity guests, Tequi-La-La has been one of the city's hottest after-hours destinations since first opening in 1986.
The multi-level club covers over 50,000 square feet and sprawls between a full concert hall, multiple lounge bars, VIP suites, a dancefloor, and an outdoor pool deck. Its loud, chaotic atmosphere attracts party-goers from across the city every weekend.
History
Tequi-La-La was the brainchild of entrepreneur Salvatore Leone, who leveraged mob connections and laundered money to fund construction of the elaborate club in the mid-1980s. He tapped his friend Gay Tony to design the flamboyant interior decor and manage operations.
The club quickly gained notoriety upon opening for its lavish productions, loose partying atmosphere, and rampant drug use. Its fluid morality and debauchery perfectly captured the excess of Vinewood. Leone used Tequi-La-La's success to grow his family's criminal enterprises throughout the 1990s.
In the 2000s, Gay Tony took over sole ownership and tried rebranding Tequi-La-La as more upscale. Table service prices increased dramatically even as the club's wild reputation remained intact. Financial struggles in the 2010s forced Tony to allow old habits like drugs and prostitution to thrive again.
Today, Tequi-La-La enjoys a renewed popularity among millennial partiers for its retro hedonistic ambiance. The relaunched Sunday Pool Parties draw huge crowds. Tequi-La-La remains a staple of the Vinewood nightlife scene.
Interior & Facilities
Upon entering through its iconic mouth-shaped doorway, visitors are immersed in Tequi-La-La's over-the-top decor. Flashing neon lights, gaudy chandeliers, and suggestive artwork assault the senses. The dancefloor pulsates with music from celebrity DJs performing nightly.
The centerpiece is a functioning volcano built into the stage that "erupts" every hour during shows, spewing jets of fire and smoke across the room to the delight of dancers.
The concert hall hosts sold-out shows and concerts from top headliners like DJ Paul and Jasmine Stewart. Lounges like the G-Spot Bar offer bottle service and VIP mingling. The Twisty-Twisty slide between floors is a club signature.
Outside, the Azure Pool attracts beautiful partiers for poolside cocktails and daytime DJ sets during summer Sundays. Luxury cabanas line the deck.
Clientele & Notoriety
Tequi-La-La caters to an upscale but decidedly debauched crowd, from Vinewood celebrities to east side hustlers. Wealthy elites pay thousands to reserve VIP suites and tables for decadent parties. Industry execs discuss deals over champagne and escorts.
In darker corners, drugs like cocaine and MDMA exchange hands discreetly. Fights and drunken incidents often erupt, requiring heavy security presence. Tequi-La-La has faced numerous accusations of money laundering, drug trafficking enabled by management over the decades.
Yet its allure among the rich and famous remains. Paparazzi stake out its doors nightly to snap photos of celebrity patrons. The club even hosted The Whore's naturalization party in 2019, attended by the likes of Poppy Mitchell. For those craving an unforgettable wild night in Vinewood, Tequi-La-La promises to satisfy every temptation.