After experiencing a Las Vegas rendition of a Tango Show which was overpriced and really poorly done (don't waste your money: Café de los Angelitos - review coming up).... We decided to go for a completely different experience and chose Bar Sur!
I felt like I was walking into a speak easy during the prohibition... Knock Knock on the door and we are greeted by the most delightful gentleman. We walked into this beautiful dimly lit and rather small dining area with a gorgeous bar and the original architecture from 1910, we were seated at our table. We decided to do the dinner/show combo and while some people say it is expensive, perhaps so... The food is fine dining, but decent and really, who has time to even taste the food when you're watching these incredible dancers?
I can't say enough about Bar Sur. I expected to see Tango dancers and what we saw and experienced was a complete show. From the small orchestra (small) and the magnificent voices of the singers to the experience of our waiter/maître d', really made us feel like we were transported in time. Because the place is small and intimate, you really are close up and won't miss a thing.
I don't want to say too much, as I don't want to ruin this experience for a first timer. If you are in Buenos Aires, even if you are not staying in San Telmo, be sure to get there. It is worth every single penny, even if you order the food, which is not bad, it just isn't 5 stars, I would give the food 3 plus stars and they make a great gin and tonic.
IMPORTANT: Please bring cash for a tip... If using a credit card, they do not allow you to add a tip to your card. We didn't bring cash and walked 8 blocks back to our hotel to get cash to bring it back (after midnight) to our maître d' - It was that good and worth it.
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