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Desert Flame

Mesa, AZ 11145 E Apache Trail 480-984-1400
Closed Opens 14:00 today
Strip Club Topless 21+ Cover $30
Hours
MON 14:00 - 02:00
TUE 14:00 - 02:00
WED 14:00 - 02:00
THU 14:00 - 02:00 TODAY
FRI 14:00 - 02:00
SAT 14:00 - 02:00
SUN 18:00 - 02:00
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WiFi
54/100

Solid neighborhood spot with good parking and fair prices.

Desert Flame is a dependable, middle-of-the-road club that delivers a solid night out without pretense. Parking is a real plus (8/10), drinks are reasonably priced (8/10 on bottle value), and the room feels safe and respectful. It's not a destination for talent or luxury, but it's exactly what a neighborhood club should be—reliable, unpretentious, and worth the drive if you're in Mesa.

How this is scored
54/100

Decent room with strong parking, modest atmosphere and amenities.

The room is clean and functional with good parking and decent capacity, but it's not trying to impress. Atmosphere is pleasant (6/10) without being memorable; luxury is minimal (3/10). This is a straightforward neighborhood venue—adequate for a casual night, not a special occasion.

How property is scored
HOW PROPERTY IS SCORED

Property weighting

Property weighs 7 sub-metrics — atmosphere, location, privacy, parking, luxury, amenities, capacity — each scored 0–10. They roll up into the single 0–100 property score.

Signals come from verified reviews, venue data, and website text. The overall dot on the radar is the average shape across these sub-metrics.

PROPERTY · 54/100

The room

Decent room with strong parking, modest atmosphere and amenities.

The room is clean and functional with good parking and decent capacity, but it's not trying to impress. Atmosphere is pleasant (6/10) without being memorable; luxury is minimal (3/10). This is a straightforward neighborhood venue—adequate for a casual night, not a special occasion.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Atmosphere 6.0
  • Location 4.0
  • Privacy 6.0
  • Parking 8.0
  • Luxury 3.0
  • Amenities 5.0
  • Capacity 6.0
55/100

Respectful, safe vibe; service is steady but not rushed.

Staff are respectful and keep things safe (7/10 safety), though service speed is a weak spot (4.3/10). Bar and door service are steady but unhurried. You'll have a smooth, drama-free experience; just don't expect snappy table turns or premium attention.

How service is scored
HOW SERVICE IS SCORED

Service weighting

Service weighs 7 sub-metrics — door, bar, speed, respect, safety, clean, value — each scored 0–10. They roll up into the single 0–100 service score.

Signals come from verified reviews, venue data, and website text. The overall dot on the radar is the average shape across these sub-metrics.

SERVICE · 55/100

The hospitality

Respectful, safe vibe; service is steady but not rushed.

Staff are respectful and keep things safe (7/10 safety), though service speed is a weak spot (4.3/10). Bar and door service are steady but unhurried. You'll have a smooth, drama-free experience; just don't expect snappy table turns or premium attention.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Door service 5.0
  • Bar service 5.0
  • Speed 4.3
  • Respect 6.0
  • Safety 7.0
  • Cleanliness 5.0
  • Value 7.0
65/100

Cheap drinks and bottles, skip the kitchen entirely.

Drinks and bottles are genuinely well-priced (8/10 on both), making this a value play for the bar. The kitchen is a non-factor—food quality and pricing are both abysmal (1/10 each). Hit the bar, skip the menu.

How food is scored
HOW FOOD IS SCORED

Food weighting

Food weighs 7 sub-metrics — quality, price, drinks, bottles, luxury, cigar, value — each scored 0–10. They roll up into the single 0–100 food score.

Signals come from verified reviews, venue data, and website text. The overall dot on the radar is the average shape across these sub-metrics.

FOOD · 65/100

The kitchen

Cheap drinks and bottles, skip the kitchen entirely.

Drinks and bottles are genuinely well-priced (8/10 on both), making this a value play for the bar. The kitchen is a non-factor—food quality and pricing are both abysmal (1/10 each). Hit the bar, skip the menu.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Food quality 1.0
  • Food prices 1.0
  • Drink prices 8.0
  • Bottle prices 8.0
  • Luxury 3.0
  • Cigars & hookah 2.6
  • Value 7.0
46/100

Average talent and professionalism; come for the vibe, not the stage.

Talent and appearance are decidedly average (4/10 each), and professionalism lags (3.5/10). Dancers are friendly and interactive (6/10), but don't expect polish or a high-energy floor. This is a relaxed, low-pressure environment—good for a laid-back evening, not a showcase night.

How performers is scored
HOW PERFORMERS IS SCORED

Performers weighting

Performers weighs 6 sub-metrics — talent, style, interact, pro, vip, dance — each scored 0–10. They roll up into the single 0–100 performers score.

Signals come from verified reviews, venue data, and website text. The overall dot on the radar is the average shape across these sub-metrics.

PERFORMERS · 46/100

The floor

Average talent and professionalism; come for the vibe, not the stage.

Talent and appearance are decidedly average (4/10 each), and professionalism lags (3.5/10). Dancers are friendly and interactive (6/10), but don't expect polish or a high-energy floor. This is a relaxed, low-pressure environment—good for a laid-back evening, not a showcase night.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Talent quality 4.0
  • Appearance & style 4.0
  • Interaction 6.0
  • Professionalism 3.5
  • VIP value 5.0
  • Dance value 5.0
HOW IT'S SCORED

Overall SW Score weighting

Each point on the radar is a dimension scored 0–100, weighted by how much it shapes a night out. Balanced shapes mean well-rounded clubs; spikes mean a venue excels at one thing but not others.

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SW SCORE · 54/100

How scoring works

Solid neighborhood spot with good parking and fair prices.

Desert Flame is a dependable, middle-of-the-road club that delivers a solid night out without pretense. Parking is a real plus (8/10), drinks are reasonably priced (8/10 on bottle value), and the room feels safe and respectful. It's not a destination for talent or luxury, but it's exactly what a neighborhood club should be—reliable, unpretentious, and worth the drive if you're in Mesa.

SW Score is a weighted composite across four dimensions — property, service, food, and performers — measured across 27 sub-metrics and a separate value score.

Sub-metric signals are pulled from verified reviews, venue data, and website text. Each dimension rolls up into a 0-100 score, which feeds the weighted overall.

How to read the shape: a balanced radar means a well-rounded club. A spiked shape means it excels at one thing and not others. Tap any dimension below for its full breakdown.

Dimension scores
  • Property 54
  • Service 55
  • Food 65
  • Performers 46
  • Value 65
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50 reviews
80/100 SW score
My go-to spot Been coming here for months and it's like my second home. Drinks are cheap, parking is never a problem, and the bartenders know what I want before I ask. Sure, it's not fancy but that's exactly why I like it here.
50/100 SW score
Hit or miss on dancers Stopped by after work and the place was pretty empty - maybe three dancers total. Staff said they've been having issues with girls not showing up. The remodel looks decent and beer prices are fair, but hard to enjoy when there's barely anyone working.
60/100 SW score
Decent neighborhood spot It's basically a regular bar that happens to have topless dancers. Don't expect anything upscale - this is blue collar through and through. VIP starts at $25 which isn't terrible, but the talent pool is pretty limited most nights.
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