The morning sun, a mere whisper of the neon lights to come, painted long shadows across the patio at Cosmic Saltillo. This is the unlikely birthplace of Café con Ron, a daytime party blending Latin music with a relaxed, social atmosphere.

“It’s a random story, really,” DJ Sussie Ramirez says, “I was talking to a friend, missing my dog while I was out playing gigs, and he said, ‘Why not do something in the morning instead?’” Canine longing, a thirst for daylight revelry, and perhaps, a sly excuse for day drinking drove the idea.

‘The intention is to include everyone’

‘Darties,’ short for day parties, have become the rage. A good alternative for those seeking to avoid late nights and hangovers. A simple concept, yet for a generation that loves nightlife, a bold defiance of the usual rhythm.

Café con Ron isn’t just a darty; it is a reclamation of daylight. And in a city like Austin, where the lines between day and night often blur, this daytime celebration offers a refreshing change of pace. The city’s youthful party scene proves a fertile ground for the event. Guests can expect music that compels movement, even a subtle head bob. 

“Anything to dance to, anything to sing along with,” Ramirez says, “Reggaeton, dembow, regional Mexicano, bachata, merengue — everything.” A sonic tapestry, transcending borders. Despite its Spanish name, the event aims to unite all partiers. 

“It’s a Latin party, yes,” Ramirez says, “but the intention is to include everyone, to unite all the different Latinx groups in Texas. We want to erase borders, have a good time. There’s too much happening in the world to be divided.”

Is this related to Bad Bunny’s ‘Café con Ron’?

The name, a nod to Bad Bunny’s hit, was both an homage and a declaration. Café con Ron, like the song, represents a return to roots, a rediscovery of self. This theme resonated with the diverse crowd at Cosmic Saltillo in its March event, a mix of friends and strangers drawn by the promise of dance and café drinks. 

Among them were familiar faces, a testament to Ramirez’s growing influence on Austin’s nightlife. Attendees who frequented her raucous Perreo Club nights or her Saturday night takeovers at the Hotel Vegas patio would recognize the same inclusive spirit that defines her other ventures. It’s a community built on rhythm and connection, now bathed in the glow of daylight.

“Anyone who likes to have a good time,” Ramirez declared, “No haters. Even my ex is welcome.”

Side note: Bad Bunny reposted a TikTok video showing the sold-out event at Pershing last month. So we could say Benito approves.

From Austin’s cafes to a Texas takeover

The response, Ramirez says, has been overwhelming. From a packed first event at Pershing to sold-out subsequent parties at Cosmic Saltillo, the demand was clear. “Everything’s sold out,” she says. 

Austin, however, is just the beginning. Ramirez is bringing Café con Ron to cities across Texas — Houston, Dallas, McAllen, and beyond. And save the date: the next event in Austin is on March 30 at Pershing Hall (2415B E 5th St. Unit B). You can RSVP here. Follow @perreo.club on Instagram to stay up to date on their events.

The daylight rebellion, it seems, is just getting started.