The song was written by the band's lead vocalist Fher Olvera, who handled the production alongside drummer Alex González and Benny Faccone.

The song was covered by Dominican Republic singer José Alberto "El Canario" on his studio album Herido (1999), and his version peaked at number 10 on the Billboard Tropical Airplay chart.

[8] A music video for the song was filmed and features a drunk man on top of a building reminiscing his old love with scenes alternating with the band performing at the same spot.

[10] Maná performed "Clavado en un Bar" live, along with "Labios Compartidos", at the Person of the Year gala in 2018 where they were honored with the accolade,[11] and again at the 19th Annual Latin Grammy Awards the following day.

[12] Ernesto Lechner of the Los Angeles Times commented that the "legions of fans will probably embrace the catchy rocker",[13] while Burr lauded its "feverish reggae rhythms".

[6] Don Mayhew of The Fresno Bee stated that the track "comes on with all the swagger of The Rolling Stones" and praised Olvera's vocals as "pure Sting, appropriate since the song builds into a steady, soaring chorus worthy of The Police".

[19] Dominican Republic salsa singer José Alberto "El Canario" covered "Clavado en un Bar on his studio album Herido (1999).