Foro 28

Foro 28 is a concert hall in San Rafael specializing in punk, rock, goth, and metal acts that don't always hit the larger venues. The space is intimate — capacity is limited, so you'll see the stage clearly from anywhere in the room — and the programming leans toward cult bands and underground acts from Mexico and abroad.

The venue is on the second floor above street-level shops, which can throw off first-timers looking for signage. There's a rooftop terrace for breaks between sets. Drinks run on the moderate-to-higher side for the type of venue, and bar lines can get long on busy nights. No elevator, so it's not accessible for wheelchairs. Nearby metro access makes it easy to reach, and events typically wrap earlier than you'd expect given the neighborhood and the lineup.