I've been to the Elbo Room on Thursday's when they have salsa night. The atmosphere, environment, and mood is great. Everyone I've met at the Elbo Room were really nice. They had a live band play and they were terrific. Drinks were reasonably priced. I liked the location. Not as commercial as other hot spots in Downtown SF. They even let you go outside to smoke without hassle of getting back in. By the end of the night I was soaking wet with sweat because of the hype music and positive energy.