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Tango Sur
Categories: Restaurants Steakhouses Restaurants Argentine Steakhouses, Argentine [Edit]
3763 N Southport Ave(between Waveland Ave & Grace St)
Chicago, IL 60613
Neighborhood: Lakeview
(773) 477-5466
- Nearest Transit:
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Southport (Brown Line)
- Hours:
Mon-Thu 5 pm - 10:30 pm
Fri 5 pm - 11:30 pm
Sat 3 pm - 11:30 pm
Sun 12 pm - 11 pm
- Attire:
- Casual
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Price Range:
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$$
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Romantic, Intimate
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
1044 reviews for Tango Sur
Review Highlights
"Also, its a BYO with no corkage fee."
(in 80 reviews)
"Loved the ham and cheese empanada and el filet."
(in 90 reviews)
"I went with the Bife Vesuvio, and was floored."
(in 33 reviews)
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1044 reviews in English
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Review from Justin S.
2/9/2012 1 Check-in Here
First off, BYOB spots already get a step above most other places. Off to a good start. They have two rooms but the area is still a little crowded so don't worry if the people next to you are laughing at your funny story as well. It's pretty low-lit but they do have candles to brighten up the mood. Watch out! They're real haha!
The beef empanadas with the chimichurri are a good starter and pretty cheap at $2 a piece. As usual, don't eat too much bread. Save that appetite! I went with the Costeleta, bone-in rib-eye, and it was amazing. It was just so juicy! Nothing really special about the mashed potatoes but they were good. I had some of what I think was salmon from the GF's dish and that was really good too. For the prices we paid, I thought the value was there. The carmel covered cheesecake is a must-have. Just don't make the mistake of getting one all for yourself after your large meal. Sharing is caring.
The service was not bad either. The waiter was quick to answer any & all question we had on the menu. He even made suggestions that did not disappoint. And my glass of water never reached the bottom. -
Review from Haley W.
Chicago, IL
2/7/2012
I wish I could give this place 5 stars...but the wait time knocks it down a star. I love the atmosphere and idea of Tango Sur, and it helps that it is BYOB. We waited for nearly 3 hours before our RESERVED table was given to us. Not to worry, we went down the street to a bar to have a few drinks while waiting.
Once we actually were seated, our table was extremely close to the table next to us. Understandable for a busy restaurant, and my friends and I didn't mind. However, I don't think the couple next to us was too thrilled to have made their intimate date into a group thing with us. Oh well!
We started with the empanadas and the Provoleta (Argentine provolone cheese cooked on the grill with olive oil and roasted peppers). Holy smokes was that cheese amazing! Maybe we were just starved at this point, but we devoured it almost instantly.
I can't remember what my friends had ordered for entrees, but I had Pechuga de Pollo. It's a grilled chicken breast with vegetables and served with a chimichurri sauce. SO GOOD!
Overall, I love this place and I can't wait to go back. I just wish the wait wasn't as long and that they were better about reservations. Thank goodness it's BYOB! -
Review from Christy L.
Chicago, IL
2/5/2012
Tango Sur is one of the best values in Chicago! A BYOB Argentine steakhouse, you can get in and out for less than $50 a couple. In fact, if you're not a huge eater, I recommend splitting an appetizer and entree between two people, and you could probably eat dinner (with wine) for less than $30! The fillet dinner is actually two 8-9 ounces tenderloins, which are easily shareable. Other cuts of meat are also large though not necessarily already split in two.
Be prepared to wait if you arrive after 6pm on weekend night! It's no secret that Tango Sur is such a great value. There is a small room in the back where you can start imbibing while waiting to be seated. Also, the restaurant is loud, which makes it challenging with a large group and/or older dining companions. -
Review from Anna V.
Chicago, IL
2/4/2012
A weird sexy bizarre place that helps itself bigtime by being BYO.
Walked in on a Sunday night after the premiere of Urbanized at Music Box and didn't have to wait. The empanada was underwhelming and these salads, though traditional, serve an empty purpose for me... so I was meh. But my steak was really good. I think it was flatiron. GIANT piece of grilled meat that I loaded up with their chimichurri, which I love (it is garlicky - that's chimichurri). Mostly very tender. My date for this had the meat parillada and loved it all except the blood sausage.
Atmosphere here was great when we came here. There's a little outdoor section but inside it has that small dark South American feel... hiding away, being intimate. I bet a number of children are conceived after coming here. Everything about it is sexy and people seem to get very intense with each other while they are on dates - I know, because this is a great place to people watch, and the close-together tables make it very easy to hear their personal conversations.
In my head this is a 3.5-4 but really, the BYO changes things. After a bottle of wine, I think everyone feels warm and fuzzy about this place, and I bet it's why the reviews are so great. It's also nice to be able to just choose something you like, pay at-value for it, and get pretty plastered by the time the meat arrives. -
Review from B h.
Los Angeles, CA
2/7/2012
Arguably top ten in steaks. BYOB. Good vibe, always busy and always a good time. I have never in my life had to share a steak, but almost always have to here. Amazed on how little I spend when I walk out considering the experience.
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Review from Amanda C.
1/19/2012
I really enjoyed this place and would love to go back. Definitely try to make a reservation if you can as it does fill up. Luckily they took a reservation for 5 people when we went- if I had to wait hours for a table not sure I would have had the same opinion.
The atmosphere is warm and inviting, and entirely lit by candles. The tables are close to one another but it didn't feel crowded. The table is given rolls and salads came with all of our dishes. We ordered a sampling of empanadas for an appetizer which were awesome and came with this amazing herb olive oil for dipping.
My friend and I each ordered the flank steak and were surprised to see them come out as 2 inches thick which was weird. It was still very good and came with Vesuvio potatoes. Other entrees included the steak breaded with ham and cheese and eggplant parmeson which were both great. Because it was my friend's birthday they gave us a complimentary caramel flan dessert which was one of the best desserts I have ever had.
The service is attentive and they're always asking if you need your wine opened, etc. BYOB is a nice feature and the meals are very reasonable for the quality. I saw our waiter coming out of the women's bathroom which I thought was weird. Overall though great place. -
Review from Emily S.
Updated - 1/18/2012
We received a gift card, so we did go back, despite my earlier vow not to do so.
I am still just MEH on Tango Sur. I just don't get waiting for nearly 2 hours for a mediocre steak. The service is good, and BYO is nice, but I just can't get amped about the food...or waiting that long to eat it.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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2/25/2009
I have tried SO hard to like Tango Sur. It's a block and half from my house, it's reasonably… Read more »
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Review from April P.
1/9/2012 1 Check-in Here
About once a month, me and the bestie get together for a new restaurant to try out. It seems that lately we've been on the Japanese and Korean bbq train, so we decided to try out some Argentinean fare based on an article that was recently released on Chicago's best restaurants for Foreign Cuisine.
The place is sexy in ambience; abundant in steaks (make sure your date thinks you chewing on a 40 ounce of steak is sexy) and the waiters are SEXY. Ummm hmmmm....come here on girls' night out
Now this is one steak place that anyone can go to and load up on appetizers alone. The cheesy appetizer is hot oozy provolone cheese with warm break and chimichuri sauce. Simple, non-elegant, but all pleasing. Empanadas are small but flavorful, my favorite being the spinach filled pocket.
Yes, order the spinach mashed potatoes, it'll make your meal seem somewhat healthy. The steaks are juicy, but my Entrana steak in particular was on the chewier side even though I ordered it medium rare.
Skyler was our waiter and he was helpful with our choices since we were newbies. I won't hold it against him that my steak was chewy, because he did warn me. I'll just have to order type on my next visit. He gave us a complimentary flan and it was polished off by me and dinner mate #2. I'll agree with Skyler on the flan....very light and delicious
This place is a great steakhouse, but has great options of entrees other than red meat -
Review from Dax R.
Chicago, IL
2/5/2012
This is a great place for groups. I usually come here with a group of 12 or more. We order 3 of the parillada para dos -shared grills, 2 orders of Vacio, and an assortment of empanadas.. We also bring about 8 bottles of wine. it is great that they take reservations for large groups.
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Review from Pascal M.
Naperville, IL
1/15/2012
I'm drooling as I dream back to my experience at Tango Sur. I often go through their pictures and find myself crying as wish to be back in front of a plate of their delicious meat. I could see a tyranasoraus rex geting a table for one here. It was January and there were people eating outside with coats on. Thats dome devoted fooddies right there.
Jokes aside, tango sur is no joke. Let's get this out of the way, you're gonna wait. So what? The food is worth waiting 3 days for. Plus, the placei is BYOB.
We started with their Spinach and Cheese Empenadas and their Provoleta. Both were great, especially the empenadas. I'd say it's a must get.
For dinner we did the Lomo Relleno and Para Dos. My oh my. The Lomo is huge, bursting with flavor, incredibly tender, expertly cooked (mid-rare), and a sauce that's unlike any other.The para dos is so fun to eat with friends. I love sweetbreads, so it's a personal treat that they include this with all the other meat. The short ribs, flap meat, and sausage are all really good too. Dont remember what we had for dessert, but I think they change it up infrequently.
It's going to be difficult going back and not ordering the same thing. The menu is full of awesome items I'd love to try. Their steaks look fantastic and I'm willing to bet their chicken is phenomenal too.
Long wait, really nice lighting, suprisingly intimate setting and warm decor, and some of the best grilled meat you sink your teeth into.
Bravo Tang Sur, BRAVO! -
Review from Justine M.
Chicago, IL
1/2/2012 1 Check-in Here
Argentinian steakhouse with a very romantic/dark atmosphere. Came here for New Years Eve dinner at around 5:30. It wasn't that busy although I heard a staff member say there would probably be a long wait later on. I would avoid coming here around 6-7ish for this is a popular place and is only open for dinner time.
I ordered the El Filet ($24) and bf ordered the short ribs ($19). Both very good! My filet came in 2 and with a side order of spinach mashed potatoes. So good!
It's BYOB with no cork fee. They open the bottle for you and they even asked if we wanted an ice bucket! Awesomee.
I would come back! -
Review from Dustin C.
Chicago, IL
1/26/2012
Oh yes, I love red meat & Tengo Sur delivers!
Despite the loud noise level and close proximity of the tables, this spot has an amazing selection of dinner entres which are fit for two. The BYOB aspect is never too exciting for me personally, but how could one not understand the appeal.
Four stars, great food, great ambiance. -
Review from Gail B.
Holland, MI
1/22/2012
Just ate here for the third time, and every time has been a great experience. It is a beef lovers paradise. We shared the Lomo Relleno which they state is enough for two, but after feasting as much as we could, we took almost half of it home. Their chimichurri sauce is wonderful. I do wish that it had come with vegetables - in addition to
the portobello mushrooms. The service was great and byob makes it very affordable. Be sure and arrive before 6 unless you want to wait for a table. -
Review from Alison T.
Chicago, IL
1/12/2012
Although I rate Tango Sur 5 stars on food and service (once you're seated), I must say that as a frequent diner here, we were extremely disappointed with our last visit.
We were heading to a early concert and I called at 5pm to see if there was a table available for 4 and to say we'd be there within 20 minutes. The gentleman who answered the phone was very nice (per usual) and said we would have no problem at all, yet he didn't take my name or anything.
We got there and while one of us parked the car, the rest of us came in and said we had just called. The gentleman said as soon as our 4th diner came in, we'd be seated right away. 5 to 10 mins later, all 4 of us are accounted for and head over to the host to get our table. He then tells us that there are no tables available and the wait is now an hour.
For a landmark neighborhood restaurant in Lakeview who's customer loyalty far exceeds any other's, we were extremely disappointed to be treated that way. While I understand that they don't take reservations for more than 6 people (which doesn't quite make sense anyway), the entire restaurant was pretty much empty with tables for 10-12 set up. While I understand that they do cater to large parties, dismissing a group of four, who has dined at the restaurant 20+ times, is just bad business and bad customer service.
In the past, I have raved about Tango Sur... and I'm afraid to say that this last experience will have me not coming back. -
Review from t. o.
Chicago, IL
12/20/2011
Wife was jonesing for steak. Reviews here seemed to warrant a visit. In a word: eh.
We started with a selection of empanadas. The pastries were overcooked, and the fillings too paltry to compete with the overwhelming crusts, cooked to too dark a brown. The chimichurri, served with every dish we ordered, had so much raw garlic that nothing else in it was discernible, and further made the fillings just so much hot, flavorless goo.
Next was the house salad, which came with the meal. I fair iceberg lettuce salad. Whatever. The steaks, ordered medium rare, were cooked perfectly. No complaints there. I had skirt, wife had flank - which they peculiarly call "flap" on the menu, though luckily the waiter called it what it really is - flank (flap is a totally different cut: a thin, low sirloin. This steak was 3" thick, and clearly a flank.)
One bite of the chimichurri (which I pile on when prepared well) wiped out tastebuds for a number of bites. It actually burnt my mouth - and I like garlic. Mushy boiled then baked potatoes (the only side) were likewise slathered in garlic and too much salt. Relentless!
Place was ridiculously dark - I appreciate low lighting, but this was like a dungeon. Luckily we arrived early and got a good table by the window, but by the time we left, a line stretched out into the cold night. Service was passable, but you can tell they basically just turn and burn. Prices were moderate ($20-25 per entreee) - would be hard to beat even cooking at home. But with plenty of choices to be had, I won't be back any time soon. Certainly no place to stand in line or brave crowds for. -
Review from Cameron C.
Chicago, IL
1/10/2012 1 Check-in Here
Because I have a meat head badge I feel obligated to write a post. Candle
Light only. Best Argentinian food around. Plenty of meals easily shared by two people. Juicy cuts of grass fed steaks. First date? Awesome choice. -
Review from Jeff P.
Chicago, IL
12/18/2011
Everybody loves this place, I was NOT a fan. I wish I had take advantage of the BYOB during the 45 minute wait, it possibly would have made the night better. I got a "prime" steak that was stuffed with cheese. This was no way near a prime steak. I ordered it per recommendation from a friend who loves it and I ordered it at the temperature the chef recommended - Medium. Typically I order my steak Medium-Rare but I went with their recommendation. AWFUL. It tasted like well done skirt steak. It was so tough by the end of the meal my jaw was sore from all the chewing.
It is very dark, loud, and close quarters to the other guests. The darkness didn't bother me so much but all the tables are within an arms reach of another so you can hear your neighbors conversations loud and clear. I didn't mind this so much, but its good for you to know ahead of time. Maybe during the weekday as opposed to a friday night would be better.
Lastly the service was terrible. It took 15-20 minutes to order after we sat down, the server never checked on us once, and another 15-20 minute wait to get our check after we were done. Clearly it wasn't my favorite place. -
Review from Samantha K.
Forest Park, IL
12/15/2011
My best friend and I, who enjoy trying new trendy places, arrived at Tango Sur for late dinner after we both got out of work about 9 pm. We walked up on the outdoor patio open with a guitarist performing and acoustic session. We were sat right away on the patio and we brought our own bottle of wine (if you are in need of another bottle there's a Jewel about a block away).
We always share so we get our top choices from the menu. Our waiter, Saul, was well informed on the menu and gave us some great suggestions. We took his advice on our appetizer and entrees. We had two different types of empanadas which came with an awesome chimichuri sauce! For dinner we had the El Filet and Bife Vesuvio. Both entrees came with salads and we had plenty to share! Of the two entrees the filet was my favorite. The filet was PERFECTLY cooked (medium) and the spinach mashed potatoes were fantastic!! As dinner came to an end and the restaurant came a close at 11, we were encouraged to take our time finishing dinner and offered dessert and espresso!
Overall the experience was more than I could have asked for. Definitely one of my new favorite Lakeview culinary detonations!! -
Review from Kate N.
Chicago, IL
12/12/2011
I'm giving Tango Sur two stars: One for my experience on Saturday night (I can't give it less, though I'd like to) and one for the benefit of the doubt because I never actually got to eat here.
However. Pretty much the ONLY reason to wait more than two hours for a meal is if you are in a refugee camp.
I'm convinced that people are so enthusiastic about this place because they are suffering from Stockholm Syndrome. After hours of waiting -- hungry, cold -- at the mercy of the snoot-tastic maître de, one surely begins to "express empathy and have positive feelings towards their captors, sometimes to the point of defending them."
I couldn't have said it better myself, Wikipedia.
And it's cheap, you say? Well, we put down about $50 for appetizers at Deelice and went through 5 bottles of wine, a few pints of beer, and some whiskey during our three hour wait. (Which was spent at a number of bars up and down Southport, because naturally there was no room at Lame-o Sur itself.) How much did YOU spend during YOUR wait??
By about 10:30pm, my group had only made it as far as the tiny, dark, cramped, weird backroom. Where I finally cracked and decided "F*ck it, I'm going to McDonald's." And I tangoed on out of there.
Naturally, my friends were seated exactly three minutes after I left.
But I don't regret leaving at all. -
Review from Train S.
Plainfield, IL
2/5/2012
From the second the thug of a "doorman" stopped us outside the evening.... WENT DOWNHILL LIKE A DRUNK IN A RADIO FLYER WAGON.
I give this place zero stars. If it were possible I would give it negative stars. The service was lousy...the place was so dark you needed a cell phone to read the menu. Loud? I could have had a better time on a runway at O'hare airport it would have been quieter. When we arrived two of our party were already there with four more coming, the waiter never did ask me if I wanted something to drink nor the rest of our party for the entire meal. Did I mention the service at this place is lousy? The best piece of advice I can tell anyone that is considering going to this place is DON'T! Parking? Give me a break, had to walk 5 blocks uphill both ways to get to this dump. Let's see, what else does this "restaurant" have not to offer? Oh, not to mention the fact that they pack diners in so tight there's barely room to blow a fart. Upon arrival I pulled my chair out and thought to myself "holy crap I'm going to need the jaws of life to get out of this". The menu I firmly believe was written in a combination of Greek hieroglyphics and Chinese algebra and maybe pig Latin I'm not sure about the pig Latin. In conclusion the only way I would recommend this dump is if you enjoy lousy service, terrible atmosphere, mediocre food, and need plenty of exercise getting there then by all means go. Otherwise, avoid this place like the plague, war zones, and personal injuries. If the purpose of this place is to provide you with a miserable evening then all I can is "MISSION ACCOMPLISHED". -
Review from J D.
Chicago, IL
12/26/2011
Love this place. Great food and atmosphere (romantic). I also like the fact its B.Y.O.B. A great place to take a date or meet a group of friends for dinner, especially if you're hungry for some meat.
Only negatives is parking and that it can get pretty packed with people. -
Review from Mary H.
12/7/2011
If you have given this place a bad review, there is simply something wrong with you - and I don't even like red meat! After coming here for the first time last year, I consider myself a changed woman. This is the only place that I have EVER (literally, ever) ordered a steak for an entree and the only place where I have shoved so much of said red meat into my belly that I nearly exploded. I consider myself to be among the pickiest of picky eaters and I look for any excuse to return to Tango Sur (so long as I have nothing important to accomplish afterward and can fall into a pleasant meat coma).
Not only is the place affordable and serve amazing, unbelievable, finger-lickin-good food, but it's a BYOB. AS IF IT COULD GET ANY BETTER. And yes, as with all good things there is normally a bit of a wait, so make a reservation for the larger parties and come early or during the week for a date. -
Review from Cameron H.
Chicago, IL
11/16/2011
I am generally a fan of latin american restaurants. So, when my foodie friend and I decided to go out, we wanted to go to a place that was new to both of us and has good eats (lots of meat).
The is a very intimate, well designed, not loud, great place to eat.
Since there were three of us, we started off with the:
EMPANADAS
Argentine turnover in chicken,spinach & cheese, and corn.
Then for the main dish we ordered:
Pork Chop, Steak, and grilled Chicken.
Everyone loved their food choices thus far!!
We really weren't sure on dessert so the waiter brought out a free flan. I don't like flan so my evening was dessert free. I was totally ok with that. However, the other two thought it was delicious!!
I would go back and try a few other options!! -
Review from Sam N.
Chicago, IL
12/10/2011
bring your friends, family, enemies,people who suck, people who dont suck, people who cant spell, your peeps from out of town right after they land at O'hare, and whomever you find yourself socializing with.
Never dissapoints. After Gibsons and The Kinzie Chophouse this is probably the best place for meat and steak in chicago. Good value. you wont be able to finsh it and its BYOB....
On the bright side if you go here to break up you can always get her leftovers too :) -
Review from Matt P.
Downtown, Cincinnati, OH
1/17/2012 1 Check-in Here
Great dinner spot...very difficult to get into though. The portions were unbelievable and the quality of the meat was fantastic. The meat was a little undercooked for medium rare and the restaurant is rather loud and crowded but overall a great experience. Amazingly, no corking fee which is always a plus...byob!
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Review from Lynee L.
Sunnyvale, CA
10/30/2011
The best part were the empanadas and that its byob.
i ordered the $25 bife vesuvio and it was an overcooked piece of meat drenched in sauce.
we waited 2 hours for the worst steak i've ever paid for. there is no way i would recommend this place to anyone. -
Review from Lindsay S.
Chicago, IL
12/8/2011
I have to admit that when I first sat down in Tango Sur, I was a little thrown because the tables are so close to one another. My boyfriend and I were in the middle of a set of three tables.... and it is an adjustment in the beginning to realize that you are not totally private... with that said, it is interesting to sit that close to people you don't know because you can observe peoples dynamics... for examples one of the tables we were next to were on a first date (you could tell) ... but this isn't about me creeping on peoples convos.... after a few minutes you relax and you don't care who's around.
The food is SO delicious... I have been here several times and I have done a shared dish and an individual dish, and both were fantastic. I love steak so this place does it for me.. and they serve a garlic/parsley/idk sauce with the meat that is just so goooooood.
There is a wait everytime we go, but the host takes your name and number and will call you when your table is ready... so I like to use that time to go to Jewel or CVS and get wine to bring into Tango Sur (bc it is BYOB) and then you can stop in to one of the bars on Southport and have a drink while you wait. -
Review from Christian M.
Chicago, IL
11/21/2011
i have been visiting Tango Sur for a year now. My girlfriend and I came here, the first time, for a steak-date and it became an instant favorite.
We have sampled much of the menu. We have never had a bad meal. The filet, the ribeye, the marinated eggplant and the grilled provolone plate are some of our favorites. Our unquestioned number one is the filet for two. For around $30 an enormous filet is presented on a table-top grill. A portobella mushroom wine/garlic (I think) sauce is bubbling around the outside of the steak. It is big enough to feed two and enjoy leftovers the next day. As if that weren't enough, a small house salad is included beforehand.
The service is always at the top of their game. We've never waited too long for anything. The wait staff is always polite and prompt. They do everything that they can to make their guests satisfied. Since there isn't ever liquor on the bill (being a BYOB joint), I think it's important to remember to tip accordingly. They deserve it.
There is almost always a wait for a table. Give the gentleman at the door your name and number and he will call you when your table is ready. Go a few blocks West to a great Irish pub for a beer while you wait or a couple blocks South to a number of other bars (namely a cajun place with a big red sign).
If you haven't tried Tango Sur yet, it's time. You will be so happy that you did. -
Review from HeerO A.
Calumet City, IL
1/16/2012
Ok my 1st ever review let's get sum basic ish out da way
Fux ur spell check
Lil things dnt bother me
i keep it real
And I do this 4 fun not cus I care what u think
Tango sur 1st thing I like about it is how dark it was candle lit all over negative iam 6'3 310 so I bumped into every thing.
Plus there was a waiting room were u can wait (duh) verse da damn cold outside. This place is small like dodge ball court small it's loud and dares 1 shitter in da whole joint (that I no of). Whn put in da waiting room if he says 20 mins he really means "1 hour and 20 mins"
I went on a monday MLK DAY (black power) it was still packed by 6
If ur a douche go here wit all ur friends 4 a birthday and take up 7 tables cus that's wat Mandy party of 10 did ( i will never 4get u Mandy)
Once seated my waiter seemed confused whn I said I dnt drink so I like water he kept asking me am I sure as if I was lost? The waiters are nice fast but hard of hearing and I found my self asking for things da weren't accustom to doing eg can I get a straw, ice, etc... But he will explain da shit out of dat menu haha take dare advise on everything TRUST ME Bread salad pretty plain for this to b such a nice spot doe
My meal I order el filet Mignon AS GOD AS MY WHITENESS I NEARLY CRIED on da first bite then da second 1 I str8 up nutted yea I said it. Great size mind u doe if ur a xxl u better get half way full wit da other ish cus dat meat want do it. I wanted to kiss da waiter and bang da chef for this masterpiece am I over reacting maybe will I fight sum1 who said da dis agree that the piece of angel food isnt in da top 5 best hell yes. I also had sum crappy side order of chicken good wit da green sauce understand crappy not for it's taste but it's size if u big order two mayb 3
Price fair 59.97 for two el filet Mignon and sum sides give or take my under wear
Date note
If u Wana wow her go her but not a great 1st date place if u are not well spoken cus of da time intervals hard work keeping her eyes on u and not her phone. Also gets loud so the phrase (say wat) (cum again) (mofo speak up ) will b used. Also note u may see ur mom friends there 25 is abd up joint But great place to get close and really gaze into her eyes wit sum wine. Damn my date was beautiful shout to Gem
Summary
Great place nice feel horrible wait great food fair price the food saved this star ranking but I give it a 8.5/10 alone for the food -
Review from may o.
Cicero, IL
11/12/2011
If your looking to experience a different ambiance to eat that is relaxing and enjoyable either as a cute date or with friends this is the place. if you love food and are willing to wait by all mean this place will be well worth it.
TIPS:
But... you must plan this dinner ahead of time by that I mean a whole day ahead. Parking is ridiculous, we had to park 6 blocks away and that was after an hr of looking for parking, side streets are no help they are permit parking only. AND the wait... The wait was 2 hrs for a party of 6 and that's that we called to check up on our wait, we got "lucky" with that .
FOOD:
The "Empanadas De Pollo" are really really good , you must try them if you go and also the "Tortilla De Papa"! For dinner I had "The Fillet" which was ok but the meat was a little dry and to much meat for a girl, best idea would be to split the plate because they give you two pieces.
Happy eating :) -
Review from Mikee R.
Murphy, NC
11/29/2011 1 Check-in Here
I got the Veal T-Bone. All I can say is Wow! It was perfect.
I finished it off with the Peaches and crean cake... Delicious.
The Empanadas were delicious.
The only negative was the screaming kid to the left of me.
I hate kids near me when I eat and fly. Leave them at home. -
Review from Crystal Y.
Chicago, IL
11/8/2011
I came here for the first time on my birthday this year. I listened to my friends recommendations and made the reservation for myself and company I had in town- all of whom are from Missouri and Kansas-aka tough meat critics. I can honestly say we all loved this place! Sure it was crowded on a Sat night, but let's be honest you can't trust a restaurant that is empty...
A few of our favorites were the grilled half chicken, strip steak and sirloin steak. All of which were amazing- so flavorful and tender! Not to mention this is a BYOB so you can make sure your favorite bottle of wine will always be there. This ia a wonderful place to entertain a group or go on a date. This is one of my new favorites for sure! -
Review from P S.
Seattle, WA
1/4/2012 1 Check-in Here
Twelve years later still delivers. The grills are awesome. Sweetbread, blood sausage, ribs..wonderful. Bring your own wine and have it uncorked for no charge. Flan is a must.
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Review from Nadeem P.
11/12/2011 2 Check-ins Here
So this place is pretty hyped up, from all of the yelp reviews to the 2 hour wait in the evening. To be honest I'm not sure why this is the case. The ambiance is definitely the winner here, the food was OK, nothing special. The prices weren't bad, and compared to an upscale steakhouse you'll pay half, however the quality of the meat is proportionate to the price...
This is a great place for a date, however I don't see myself coming back anytime soon. Next time I want an amazing slab of meat I'll shell out the additional dough for capital grille... -
Review from Nick B.
Chicago, IL
1/7/2012
Disclaimer: While waiting to eat here, (a total of three hours), and then having to wait more because God (the doorman) didn't call us and then arguing with him when he said he did, I was tispy by the time I tasted their crusted and sad excuse of a house salad.
We came early and because we knew there would be a wait, my party made a reservation, the doorman said it would be about 2 hours and he would call us instead of waiting in their sketchy back room waiting area, so we went down the street to a local bar and had some sangria as we awaited to be called. No call (surprise right!), we eventually came back only to find that Fabio had not only not called us, but put us at the end of the waiting list.
Regardless or the run down atmosphere, high level of noise and sardine-esq layout of tables, lets examine the food (honestly):
This is BYOB; which is great, you would think that would take away from the pretentious vibe, but nope. Our waiters disdain for us/snark could've cut my food for me.
The salads were okay, tomatoes I have to say were good, everything else was unimpressive, (Romain lettuce and tomatoes and a few onions), EVOO and vinegar. The bread was your standard Pillsbury variety, also unimpressive (why not go with a bread or type of dish local to the region?)
I was irritated at this point and wanted to leave but stayed with my group. I ordered chicken, other members ordered steak variety. The filet was not too bad, my chicken was bone dry (and I asked for marinara sauce, and yes, I shouldn't ask for marinara sauce at a Argentinian steak house but I was irritated and I wanted to eat my paper dry chicken and the added marinara made it manageable). The potatoes were also acceptable but nothing special.
I also saw some reviews about really good flan, well that was a bust too, and also disappointing, how can you mess up flan, sigh.
All in all, its an average restaurant with a big ego. It was depressing and unprofessional, I should've gone with my instinct and left when the doorman started acting up. Save yourself from an average experience and go someplace good, and honestly in this neighborhood you won't be lacking for choice. -
Review from Diego M.
Chicago, IL
10/24/2011
This will be my shortest review ever.
BYOB, great meat, great service and above all, great price.
If you haven't tried this place, give it a try today! -
Review from sam a.
Chicago, IL
1/6/2012
I heard mixed opinions about this place, some were bad and I can't understand why! After coming here for the first time this week, we were pleasantly surprised. Tango Sur was such a relaxing & romantic evening. I consider myself to be very picky when it comes to service and their service was spot on. Our waiter was there the moment we walked in to uncork our bottle of wine (No corkage fee). Nice plus! He came back right away to take our order and within minutes our salad was in front of us. About ten minutes after we finished, our food arrived; my wife had the EL FILET range grown fillet mignon, cooked on the grill then topped with
a red onion wine sauce and served with spinach mashed potatoes.
I had the T. BONE, range grown veal t. bone cooked on the grill,
served with mashed potatoes and red chimichurri. We tried both and could not stop smiling at each other. Both were perfectly cooked and totally satisfying. Our waiter (Ever Rios) was always smiling and asked every few minutes if we needed anything, which is always nice, very attentive and friendly.
A total thumbs up and will return monthly!
Not only is the place affordable and serve amazing, unbelievable, good food, but also it's a BYOB. AS IF IT COULD GET ANY BETTER, so make a reservation for the larger parties (6 or more) and come early or during the week for a date.
BRAVO!!! -
Review from Jason A.
Cicero, IL
10/25/2011
If you're a meat and potatoes type of person, you must try the Churrasco. This place offers a great cut of meat and the chimichurri is such a great compliment to the steak. The potatoes are so delicious.
The dining area offers a great date setting and BYOB is a plus.
Be sure to make a reservation on the weekend or be prepared to wait up to an hour. -
Review from Marissa b.
Fort Worth, TX
10/9/2011
How have I not written a review for Tango Sur yet?? I've been here about a million times, and it's by far my favorite steak place. Sure I could say Morton's or Ruth Chris or some other renowned steak house in Chicago... but Tango Sur is different. First of all, it's BYOB, and secondly it's Argentinian (not to be confused with Brazilian). They don't take reservations for parties of 6 or less, but they will take your phone number and you can grab a drink down the street while you wait (yes, I have waited up to 2 hours for a table!) You just have to go early, like before 6, if you don't want to wait.
I always get the same thing... the Vacio for 2, so I always end up having to convince one of my dining companions that there's nothing else on the menu I could possibly comprehend eating and they must share with me! I think I tried one other thing before and didn't love it, so I keep going back to the Vacio. It's filled with with olive oil, garlic, parsley sauce and served with sweet potatoes that soak up all the delicious juices, and their chimichurri sauce is to die. Their empanadas are also amazing, and can be purchased at the bodega next door any time.
Now that I'm not living in Chicago anymore, it will be one of the places on my list every time I go back because nothing compares!Listed in: Sweet home away from home…
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Review from Keli M.
La Grange, IL
12/29/2011
Such an incredibly intimate setting. It was like having 50 of your best friends sit in your living room for incredible steak. I was a little thrown by how close the tables were at first, but once we sat down - loved the closeness and candle lit tables. Hubby and I split one of the huge filets and let me tell you...it was delish! Fun atmosphere with friends!
