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    Tango

    4.2 (124 reviews)
    Open 4:00 pm - 11:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Live music
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Jackie A.

    I absolutely love the new menu at Tango in Laguna Beach. The drinks were incredible, and all of the clarified cocktails were delicious. This place is honestly one of the most underrated spots in Laguna Beach, with such a cool vibe and live music that makes the whole night feel special. My favorite dish was the chicken paella, and their tapas were outstanding across the board. Huge shoutout to Thea and Evan, they are always kid and super friendly, informative, and made the experience even better. Definitely a place I'll keep coming back to.

    Elisa G.

    We have been waiting to try this tapas restaurant in the heart of Laguna Beach and made a reservation for tonight 2/21/26. My daughter is in town so we are wining and dining her. They ordered short ribs 2 ways and it came out fast. Bf and daughter said 3 stars so let's bring the rest. I'm extremely disappointed in the soupy paella with 2 Argentinian shrimp. The shrimp heads are quite large but only a bite of edible shrimp itself. The chef doesn't do any modifications but he should try using salt or some type of seasoning. I have to say that tonight was an extremely disappointing experience especially for the extremely high prices. I don't mind paying for a great dining experience however this was not even in the realm of fine dining and certainly not what I was looking forward to. The waiter was definitely not interested nor did he come over and ask how our food was. There was only one other person working here and he only seats people or tells them there's not enough room to be seated. They need a more mature person overseeing the staff here. I would NOT recommend coming here!! :(

    Madeline S.

    I came to Tango for my first time this evening and was very impressed by the decor and ambiance. There are two levels - the first level feels like a lounge/bar and the upstairs gives a speakeasy/exclusive type vibe. I loved all the decor and overall theme. It has an elegance and then a little campy vibe too (like the giant black penguin at the bottom of the spiral staircase). I love all the candles, especially on the top floor. It feels romantic and elegant. They also try to be different with their drinks and have unique drink specials, like the college drop out or third eye blind. I'd love to see some more mocktail options with NA spirits! I ordered a nonalcoholic mojito, and it honestly was pretty flavorless. It kind of tasted like sprite with a sprig of mint (it for sure wasn't muddled). I didn't try the food yet, but from my understanding they're all shared, tapas style plates. It looked like they have a lot of unique options, so I'll have to come back and try more soon! I love the live band on a Saturday night. I hope they have some events or musicians to keep this cute spot alive!

    Nice ambiance
    Desiree M.

    Here on a Saturday night, nice ambiance on the second floor. Our waiter, Evan was amazing ! We had ordered multiple tapas, and the handsome devil margarita. All of the tapas were so goood, each so unique.

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    Shauna B.

    Ambiance. Best natural light in laguna. It's becoming my regular Friday spot :) try the new lychee cocktail! It's to die for

    Beet salad
    Caroline E.

    This place was cute, we stopped here for a drink and an app before our dinner reservation. We got an aperol spritz and the college dropout and shared the beet salad and queso fundido. My husband raved about the college dropout! Both of the tapas were really good!

    Tango is where the Laguna locals love to go for live music. This place is so much better nowadays. The food is much more elevated than it used to be. This is now like a fine dining menu. They must be under new management because the service is way more professional and the food is quality. They now have Japanese Wagyu, octopus and jumbo scallops. The vegetables are all organic, and seafood is all wild. Laguna's best new secret spot! PS the upstairs dining area is so romantic!

    Entrance and outdoor seating at Tango with live jazz music inside
    Artemio V.

    I visited the place on a chilly Sunday night, and even though it was a bit cold, they had cozy outdoor heaters, so it was perfectly comfortable. It's in a great spot in Laguna Beach with a warm and inviting atmosphere. The food was delicious--I had the paella, and it was really tasty. My server, Thea, was very friendly and attentive, and she had a very elegant style that made the whole dining experience special. One of the standout touches was the live jazz band. I heard other guests mentioning how much they enjoyed both the great food and the live music. It's really a fantastic touch that they have a live band playing jazz--it adds so much to the atmosphere. I'll definitely be coming back for both the jazz and the food!

    Lauren S.

    Everything we tried at Tango was good! The dishes are very small so you really do need to order a lot of food to leave feeling full. We also tried the desserts which were also good and they had beautiful cocktail and mocktail options as well. The inside is very small so I do recommend making reservations in advance. We had no issue finding street parking but the meters in Laguna are outrageously priced so keep that in mind ($7 an hour)

    Caden K.

    hands down one of the best spots in Laguna !! I tried most of the menu and loved everything ! on top of the food & atmosphere being absolutely on point the staff was great and very timely. Will be coming back soon !

    The one appetizer we were served the entire hour we were there.
    Traci P.

    Came in for a Valentine's Day reservation at 8:30PM and was told that we couldn't be seated at a table unless it was at the bar - even though the upstairs section was empty. We waited for an hour and were only served one dish when we ordered 5 total dishes - when we asked for an update on our food, they said they didn't even start it yet. We ordered 3 drinks and were served one appetizer during the entire hour we were there. We weren't given any updates until I asked - we ended up going to an Italian spot across because we were starving. Very disappointed that this was our experience on Valentine's and would not recommend this spot for a special occasion.

    Tango time for tapas with wifey
    Marc L.

    Wifey suggested we make it to the Sawdust Festival so while in town we decided to get some dinner. Located near all the hot spots Tango offered convenience with outdoor dinning. First off Niko was our server. Very nice gentleman who was very attentive and informative. Made us feel like we tourist in his homeland of Argentina. Now the food. My expresso Negroni well that was a let down. Not for me. Wifey had a sangria albeit that it's called something else. Tapas were good. Highly recommended the asparagus wrapped with prosciutto. The steak skewer definitely. The issue and only issue I had was the traffic and the smell of fumes. Not much can be done about that maybe next time we will sear indoors.

    Rebecca B.

    Karmen was amazing! This was our first time visiting Tango and she made us feel so comfortable to the polnt where we didn't want to leave. I LOVE when servers are genuine and make you feel at home. The espresso martinis were perfect--beautifully made and delicious. The salmon tartar was worth repeating as well. We were actually headed to another place and stopped by Tango and decided to stay. What a gem!

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    Such a cute spot! Just came to get some drinks. The vibe is great, music is great! Service was awesome. Dog friendly!

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    Great food and great staff. Loved our experience here. Everything we got was super yummy. Try the Sopa de Maíz!

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    Niko wonderful knowledgeable server. Met our chef/owner Joey very welcoming. The steak sandwich the best. Fun place!

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    Found a gem in Laguna Beach. Great service and food. Be sure to go upstairs. Amazing ambiance.

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    Food & service was impeccable. Defiantly coming back ! Great for a girls night out or date night

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    Service was outstanding as well as the food. Fun atmosphere and well received by our group.

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    Everything about this place is perfect! Food, drinks, service, ambiance. Thank you all for such a great experience!

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    Cool atmosphere, great food, but portion sizes are way too small to be somewhere I would consistently eat in lagtown

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