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Don Marcos Cantina
Don Marcos Cantina (originally Cielo Lounge) in Port St. Lucie, Florida remains open as of October 2026 — 2 years and 4 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. 63% of the 141 rescued bars with a recorded closing date did not last as long.
The episode
| Status | Still open (as of October 2026) |
|---|---|
| Episode | "Dancing Dreams Dashed" |
| Season | Season 9, Episode 16 |
| Originally aired | June 16, 2024 |
| Original name | Cielo Lounge |
| Relaunched as | Don Marcos Cantina |
| Location | Port St. Lucie, Florida |
| Address | 8765 S U.S. Hwy 1, Port St. Lucie, FL 34952 |
| Yelp | As Cielo Lounge |
| Google reviews | Read reviews on Google |
Key dates
- June 16, 2024Bar Rescue episode “Dancing Dreams Dashed” airs — Jon Taffer's rescue of Cielo Lounge, relaunched as Don Marcos Cantina, filmed earlier.
The rescue
Jon Taffer relaunched Cielo Lounge as Don Marcos Cantina.
The bar was renamed to Don Marcos. They have kept the new name. Reviews are positive with praise for the new open mic night.
What happened next
Don Marcos Cantina embraced its episode, promoting it heavily on social media and hosting a watch party for the broadcast, which the bar combined with its third anniversary celebration. The bar kept Taffer's Don Marcos name, and it remains open in Port St. Lucie. Reviews are positive, with the new open mic night drawing praise.
Quick answers
Is Don Marcos Cantina still open?
Don Marcos Cantina (originally Cielo Lounge) in Port St. Lucie, Florida remains open as of October 2026 — 2 years and 4 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. 63% of the 141 rescued bars with a recorded closing date did not last as long.
What did Jon Taffer rename Cielo Lounge?
Jon Taffer relaunched Cielo Lounge under a new name: Don Marcos Cantina. The rescue is Bar Rescue season 9, Episode 16 (“Dancing Dreams Dashed”), first aired June 16, 2024.
Where is Don Marcos Cantina located?
Don Marcos Cantina is located at 8765 S U.S. Hwy 1, Port St. Lucie, FL 34952.
Sources: Reality TV Revisited · Reality TV Updates · Wikipedia episode list. Compiled October 2026; cross-checked against local reporting and each bar's own web presence where available.
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