Really popular spot, even on a Monday night. We had a reservation for 7pm but they kindly switched it to 6:15 for us about an hour before since we were running early. Dimly lit restaurant with every table candlelit. Lots of seating inside and out, but even with that it was a full house by 7:30pm. We ordered the eggplant empanada, chorizo, el filet, and the costeleta. The empanada and chorizo were delicious. I made a choripan by sandwiching the chorizo in the free bread. We enjoyed the mashed potatoes and costela (t-bone). Very flavorful and tasty. Unfortunately el filet, which is supposed to be the best in house, was quite dry (we ordered medium). In addition, the steaks were quite salty and so was the chimichurri sauce was quite salty so we couldn't add much to our items. Was considering dessert but service was slow and we had to go! read more

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I've heard amazing things so I was excited to finally try it. My medium rare steak was a bit too rare, the mashed potatoes tasted like they came from a box, and the steak knife was dull and not serrated. I had to tear off pieces with way too much effort considering the steak was soft and rare. A sharp, serrated steak knife would make more sense to me. The provolone appetizer was really good! But it seems like it should come with a bread or cracker to pair it with. Also, they brought me a diet pepsi when I asked for a diet coke. They should've asked if pepsi were ok, and I could've said no. Also, a glass of diet pepsi should not be $6! That's just crazy.​ Overall, it was ok but not so great I'm dying to go back. I did enjoy the candlelight ambiance.​ read more

Wow wow wow! I just moved from California and was in search of some amazing cuisine. This restaurant has such a beautiful social ambiance, great for date night or a night out with friends. I made a second visit and I think I'll definitely be a repeat customer for as long as I'm here. The chimichurri sauce alone is just wow, 10/10 and probably a top reason why we want to keep coming back! We've had the ham&chz and beef empanadas, they were delicious. The chorizo is probably my husband and I's favorite to have as a side or app. The Pez entree with mushroom sauce and asparagus is amazing with such good flavor. Steaks are also so great, and make sure to order the spinach mash potato's. Really glad we found this spot because it's just that good! read more

Tango Sur - Latin American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Delicious! The service was slightly on the slow side but the food was delicious. The spinach and cheese and the chicken empanadas were some of the best empanadas I've ever had. The restaurant is BYOB and there isn't a corkage fee. I don't eat steak but the grilled chicken and veggies were so yummy. I got a side of the plain mashed potatoes which were delicious as well. So much food!! The fresh bread and the proveleta app was delicious as well. Definitely recommend!! read more

Tango Sur - Pure de papa (mashed potatoes) - Latin American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Elite. The best meal you may have all year. There is no question that this is the most exceptional bang for your buck culinary experience in Chicago. The ambience is solid but it's the food that'll keep me coming back for more! I ordered El Filet (16 oz) for something like $45 which is a STEAL. It comes with their spinach mash potatoes or you can sub for fries. Can't go wrong with either. Start with the provoleta and get the filet as your main. You won't be disappointed. read more

This is my favorite restaurant in Chicago. As someone with family in Argentina, their food comes close to the good meat and parilladas you eat in Buenos Aires. We have been coming here for almost a decade and it never disappoints. The ambiance is romantic and they sometimes have live music on the patio. bring your own wine bottle as they are BYOB and get the parillada plate for two to try all the exquisite meats. read more

Tango Sur - Parrillada Para Dos - Latin American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

My boyfriend and I always come here on our anniversary, but today we came for my birthday. I recommended this place to so many people, but I will never do that again after my experiance today. We ended up walking out. They put my boyfriend and I at a table where right when you walk in the table is there, at the entrance and you have people standing right behind your seat literally touching you waiting to be seated. We had no silverware, but we had bread, but no knife to butter it.. It was loud with people singing the entire time. It pissed us off because our table was literally the waiting area. We asked to move, but they didn't bring our bread, nor did they bring us silverware AGAIN. It was frustrating to have to ask for those things. They brought 1 piece of bread over but no silverware. The bread was already cold by that time. I was really sad and disappointed because I tell everyone about their 16oz steak and vescuvio potatoes. But they didn't deliver. I am actually kind of hurt that I rave about this place, but I will never do that again. Wehad a 9:00 reservation, but ended up with the worst seat in the house. So much for scheduling 1 week in advance. After today I will never recommend them again. It actually hurts me a lot to think this because I was a huge fan and it was a tradition to come here. They also try to cram way too many people inside of a small spot, but the price doesn't match that, nor does the service. I will never go here again, and I will be sure to tell everyone how bad this place is. Tradition broken. Birthday dinner ruined. read more

Wanted steak but something other than the boring steak places that are absolutely the same in every city in the US and chose Tango Sur based on Yelp reviews. Again, Yelp nailed it. Argentine steak place with amazing selection, fantastic service and incredible food. Hear about El Filet and 4 of us ordered that. Also 1 Ribeye and 1 Veal. Outstanding (see photos). The cheese appetizer was awesome too. Don't forget that you can bring your own wine (more than half the tables did) and you get an amazing me at a great price with awesome wine without the mark up. The waiters were super nice in the BYOB (no questions, just asked how many glasses and they opened the wine). Highly recommend. Came back for my son's graduation weekend - continued to be awesome!! Remember - when you order an entree, you get all the sides and a salad, so it is a great amount of food. Bring an appetite!! More photos below read more

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The ambience and decor inside is great for a romantic evening. It is dimly lit by candle light which is not something you see everyday. My peers and I were able to utilize their BYOB policy which is great and unique! We opted for the $60 course which came with an empanada, salad, cheese & bread, and an entree of steak. Great price for what we got. The steak I got was very average. It was very hard to cut, a little more rare on the inside than the medium rare that I asked for. It was just not of the best quality. I would go back here and recommend it to friends but be weary of the steak and temper your expectations. read more

Tango Sur - Latin American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Tango Sur has been on my mind for a while now, but it took me a while to come in and try it because the picture of the spinach mashed potatoes weirded me out. However, glad we casually walked in at 5pm on a Wednesday since they don't take reservations. The vibes are classic old school, no frills let's get down to the food. I really don't like corkage fees so I was happy to find that wasn't an issue here. We split the churrasco because it's 16oz. HUGE. And the provoleta which was melted cheese, but not too runny at all. We are definitely coming back. Highly recommend for a casual date night or group meal since all the dishes are shareable. read more

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I visited Tango Sur after 10 years, and unfortunately, the quality has declined. The green mashed potatoes, which used to be a staple, now resemble watery and grainy baby food. The steaks themselves are also not impressive. I suppose it's time to look for a new steakhouse. read more

I loved it! Service was great. Reservations were accepted. I found street parking that was affordable nearby. We all picked an empanada - sweet beef for me. It was very good and something I'd definitely order again, especially when combined with their chimichurri sauce. Everyone enjoyed the provoleta (melted cheese) with rolls. Next, we all had salads. Simple but very good dressing. Nice to have some vegetables! I ordered the 10oz filet which came with masala sauce (wine reduction) and spinach mashed potatoes. If I fasted for a few days I would've finished it in the spot, but didn't and am happy to have leftovers! Normally we're not a dessert group but when our server brought the dessert tray around, we couldn't resist. We tried probably half of the offerings. I enjoyed the chocolate cake. So good! Basically, this is a great place to go with friends without totally blowing your budget. It's very good food without a hefty price tag. I'll be back very soon! read more

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Great service and excellent empanadas. I had the ribeye and it tasted great but was one of the toughest steaks I've ever tried to eat. I didn't send it back because I didn't want to wait and be awkward at the table of friends. read more

Love the steak here. Great food and good prices! Their filet is amazing and their chimichurri sauce is sooo good! read more

Tango Sur - Latin American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Best Argentine food I've had in Chicago so far. We started with empanadas for the appetizer and they far exceeded expectations with very rich and flavorful options. Go light on these - each one is more filling than you think! You inly need one per person. All of the flavors are excellent. I ordered a Churrasco steak. It's a tremendous amount of food and could really be eaten by two people. It was a bit tougher than expected despite ordering medium-rare, but the taste is excellent and pairs very nicely with the potatoes you are given as a side. Will certainly be back! read more

Tango Sur - Churrasco - Latin American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Normally I have a great experience when I come here but today was different. The food wasn't flavorful this time and the service was a little off as well. We felt forgotten and rushed. read more

Still great after all these years but not as good as they once were. The ambiance is still amazing, and the outdoor patio type area adds extra seating which is great. The food is still amazing, although I wouldn't recommend the plate of hot cheese, I'm not sure what else to call it but it sounded good on the menu then it came out as just a huge plate of hot cheese with nothing to eat it with like crostini's or anything. It's the service that has changed in my opinion. Our waiter was great the first half then completely disappeared and also forgot to pack up some of our food that we asked to go. They had a guitar player that night too who was good but kept going by a table of pretty rowdy guys who would sing at the top of their lungs as he played. They did it each time he went over, and towards the end of our meal it looked like he was actually encouraging them to do it. No thanks to the drunk guy belting out Bohemian Rhapsody , not what anyone wants at Tango Sur. The restaurant staff seemed fine with it though. read more

Would be 5 star in the past, but their prices are no longer Tango Sur style prices. Good food, but the value isn't what it used to be. At this point their prices are not much different than any steak joint. Will go back because it's BYOB, but not as often as I did over the years. read more

This has to be added to my list of restaurants for special occasions. We celebrated my boyfriend's birthday here and we both loved it. I highly suggest you make a reservation, the wait time was over 2 hours on a Saturday night. I loved the dim lighting and the decor! It was very busy, but we still had great service. I enjoyed the beef empanadas, my bf liked the Spinach one. My steak was cooked to perfection. The mashed potatoes are CRACK! I would come back k just for that. The best part, BYOB with no cork fee. They have a wine bar two doors down if you forget. Worst part is parking, very limited . read more

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TL;DR: if this restaurant can fix their lack of a proper reservation system, it would be 5/5. But their lack of a proper system completely undermines everything. Went on a Friday night and tried to get a reservation by phone throughout the week without any luck. So we came a little early (just before 7) to get on the list and was told an hour/hour and a half wait. Fine with us (just 3 of us).. we just went to a nearby bar for a drink and came back around an hour later. We were told it would be about a half hour more, but they're running behind. At the end of the day, we waited 2 and a half hours to eat. Speaking with others outside in their "waiting tent," it seems a reservation was worthless because people were waiting over an hour after the reservation anyway. It was cold, people were hungry... everyone was pissed. This is what you get when your reservation system is phone-based and on multiple small notebooks/paper. Invest in a proper system. Once we were seated, everything was great. Complete turnaround. Wonderful service, delicious food, and fun ambiance. Quickly got some bread and empanadas, which helped with our intense hunger. Very good. We got the beef and ham/cheese. Our entrees came with salad - salad was ok... nothing to write home about. We got the filet cooked medium rare and it was to die for - perfectly cooked and so tender. Well seasoned and delicious with the chimichurri. The mashed potatoes were just ok. The lemon half chicken was also so good. Very flavorful, cooked perfectly, juicy and tender. The potatoes underneath were also great. Finally, dessert... the chocolate cake was delicious. Overall, I think this is a one and done. I will never subject myself to the torture of waiting multiple hours again.. but glad I did it. Be prepared to wait.. even with a reservation. As long as you know what you're getting yourself into, it'll be good. Bring a snack (and screw top wine so you can have something to drink while waiting in their sometimes heated outdoor tent). read more

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I really wanted to like this place (and I normally don't leave negative reviews), but at the end of the day, I could not. I came with friends over the summer, and initially, things were great. The server was attentive, and brought an ice bucket for our alcohol (it is BYOB). He checked in on us and was overall a good server. I ordered the empanada to start, which was very good. It was also a large portion, so it was worth the cost. They also bring out salad as a starter for everyone, which is also a nice touch and great that it's not extra. However, I could not enjoy my entree. I got the filet mignon with the spinach mashed potatoes. The mashed potatoes were very good, and I did not expect them to be as good as they were. I would happily eat those again and again. However, my filet mignon was poorly cooked. I am not one to send food back, but the first time it arrives, it was basically raw. The server had warned us that they medium rare is a bit more rare than other places, so I changed my order to medium. That, however, did not change the fact that it was literally only cooked around the edges and otherwise raw. I generally like my steak to be more pink than not, and I generally don't have an issue with steak being more red. But this was not edible. I sent it back, and when it came back again, it was overcooked to the point where it was tough. Given that it's filet mignon, it should be easy to slice through and eat. I sent it back a final time, and it came slightly better cooked than the first time, but still far more undercooked than it should be. At that point I gave up, ate a part of it, took the rest home, and cooked it a little more the next day to have with eggs in the morning. The flavor itself was good, it was well seasoned. And weirdly, it was only my steak that had issues. My one friend ordered a filet mignon (bigger than mine) and it was cooked well, and my other friend ordered a ribeye and also had no issues. I have no idea why the smallest filet at the table could not be cooked right. The place itself was dark and loud, and the table and chairs were a bit wobbly. The tables are also very close together as it is a small place. There was a rowdy group not too far from our table that I wish the servers would have asked to settle down a bit, as a lot of tables kept looking over at the them, but that did not happen. Overall, bot a great experience, especially given the number of amazing Chicago steakhouses. read more

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Food was excellent had the churasco and Parillada for two was tasty It's worth the wait even though we had reservations it took a us 50 minutes more to go in just wish that the patrons were more conscience when they go out we all would like to enjoy the place be considered with staff and others that are waiting read more

Only give four stars because our reservation was at nine and we even got there early and we still had to wait about 20 minutes longer for them to set us up a table, but it was also a Friday night and the house was packed. I came here for a friend's birthday and it was a good size group of us. We were able to get a pro rated prefix menu and so we could pick from any entrées as well as a salad and empanada and then the cheese dish as well all came with it. I ended up getting the Norwegian salmon dish, spinach and cheese empanada, and salad. It's also BYOB so we were able to bring our bottles of wine and they uncorked it for us as well as brought me a cork back to when I was ready to go. The prefix menu is very fair and we also only pay like maybe like each $65 which is not bad for a four course meal. Also, the bathroom is pretty cool too, and I couldn't resist taking a selfie in there. The restaurant is very dimly lit so if you can't see good at night, then you might struggle to be honest. read more

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BYOB: My groomsmen and i went here o start our final bachelor party night. When first entered felt a little odd because lights were very dim setting the mood. Once we were seated though and started getting food we were all good to go. Although the reason for the 4 stars is that it is BYOB, as i highlighted above. Luckily there was a liquor store 3 blocks away so we rectified having no liquor very quickly. Definitely would go here again just make sure you have your own bottles, wine liquor etc. read more

Tango Sur - Short ribs - Latin American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The portions are HUGE here! My husband and I usually share the Filet and an appetizer. You can pay a split fee and get a second portion of salad. Everything from the bread to the appetizers to the filets/sides are AMAZING and such a steal for the price! The inside is dark and moody! They have candles on the table for mood lighting. read more

Tango Sur - El Filet - Latin American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I am completely blown away by Tango Sur! For reference, I am a huge fan of Brazilian steakhouses and was very hopeful in a similar experience, but I have to say Tango Sur exceeded my expectations. Reservation process seems a little disorganized as you have to call in to reserve but highly recommend to do so! It's BYOB without alcohol on the menu, so definitely bring a bottle of red if you plan on drinking that night. We got two of the specials and we were equally blown away by both. I was particularly fond of the El Filet as the sauce paired beautifully with the tender steak but the Churrasco was equally as delicious. They also make an incredible chimichurri sauce. Service was also amazing and we were checked in on at multiple points in the evening. Cannot recommend this place enough! read more

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Great portion sizes. Had a reservation for 8:45, and wasn't seated until about 15 minutes later. I asked for my steak well done but it was more on the medium rare side. Potatoes were undersalted. Beautiful ambiance, and kind server. Bread was a little hard. read more

Tango Sur - El Filet - Latin American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Argentine restaurant with their favorite steaks and flavors. Fun place to take a date with its candle lit ambiance. read more

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Food was amazing, priced high but well worth the price for the quality. Went here for a birthday. Brought a bottle of wine that they gladly open and pour for you. Ordered two empanadas, the proveleta appetizer, and two steak entrees. The flank steak was the superior of the steaks for tenderness. It's very dark inside the restaurant, really only illuminated by candles. Service is good, slow but it was perfect for the dinner as we got time to enjoy each item of food before the next item came out. read more

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Great spot and great value. We would love to come back. It's a great way to eat high quality steak and not be paying 70 dollars per piece. We paid about 50 dollars with tax/tip and got bread, an empanada, a salad, and all the steak/meat shown here. My wife and I both felt very satisfied and couldn't even finish it. Their blood sausage is the best blood sausage I've had. I felt the wait staff were helpful and professional. read more

Tango Sur - Para Uno - Latin American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Maybe we ordered the wrong thing (I don't think we did?) but we were disappointed by our steaks. With many reviewers saying the best steak in Chicago is here, we left confused. Our 2 bone in ribeyes (medium rare) were really tough and chewy. The strip steak had a similar texture. The mashed potatoes were good though! Dimly lit and BYOB, great vibes. read more

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My favorite place to take out-of-towners for an amazing dining experience! Tango Sur is truly one of a kind. Protip - go early on a weeknight and they can typically accommodate you pretty quick! That's what we did last night and we were seated right away. Our go-to appetizer is the provoleta. Grilled melty provolone cheese. I mean, what's not to like? I cannot recommend the El Filet enough. Seriously, I think it might be the best steak I've ever had, at least so far. I typically get it done medium, which always seems a little closer to medium-rare here in my opinion. I suggest ordering a level up from how you typically like your meat cooked. The chimichurri that comes with the filet should be illegal. The spinach mashed potatoes are SO creamy and delicious. Another favorite side is the asparagus, which is grilled and topped with lemon juice (yum!). I usually have room for only half of the filet, so I always have lunch for the next day too. The staff is extremely attentive and friendly. This is a family-run spot, and it shows through the excellent service and food! read more

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I always loved Tango Sur before but had a bad experience last night for a Monday night dinner date with my husband. We got the Parrilla for 2 and asked for medium. The meat was a bit tough, I feel like the quality of their meat has gone down compared to the past few years The worst part was one of the 2 sausages was completely burnt, black and unedible- almost charcoal form, we couldnt even get it off of the hot plate it was served in, it was just stuck on it. The other sausage was a bit burned but not as much. Since everything is candlelit, and service was so slow, took us awhile to realize to even say something. Service was suprisingly super slow for a Monday night. It took a while for someone to notice our candle was not even lit so we couldnt read the menu. Waiter only came by once to give us a refill and disappeared. Only nice thing about the service is that the waiter offered for us to take home fresh chimichurri sauce when we were packing up our leftovers. 2 stars are for the ambiance and the mashed potatoes. For a $100+ meal, it was honestly disappointing. I dont think we'll be coming back for a long while. read more

I took my significant other here for his birthday last weekend. Ultimately, the food was meh.. it wasn't bad, it wasn't exceptional. I likely won't go back, but that's not because i has a "bad" experience.. The wait was 1.5 hours (which may be normal. This was my first time). I normally wouldn't wait this long unless it was something extra special.. but it wasn't about me that evening. We were seated outside, which I loved!! The ambiance was just perfect! Until a man sitting directly behind my boyfriend poured off a rather large amount of vinaigrette, off his salad, and onto the ground. It splattered everywhere. Including on my purse. The food arrived, but it seemed like it took quite some time. Albeit, they were busy. So not a huge issue. The antipasto was decent, the ham seemed pretty generic. The beef was cooked perfectly as were the sweet potatoes. Without the chimichurri, the beef was lacking flavor.. just meh.. pricing was good! $72ish for the meal! Nothing wrong with this place. I think it just isn't for me.. still gave them 4 stars read more

Tango Sue ranks high even though we rarely visit. It was a nice summer night, we sat outside and were seated very quickly. Made the mistake of forgetting they don't provide alcohol so my husband made a quick trip to a store around the corner to pick up a bottle of wine. Skirt steak with potatoes was perfectly cooked, flavorful and juicy and the chimichurri always hits the spot! read more

Food is excellent for modest prices compared to other steakhouses. Good representation of an Argentine churrascaria. Steaks were tender, juicy and packed with flavor. Nice sized cuts. The "Parilla" is also a great choice for 2-3 people to share various cuts and sausages. Great value. Service was excellent. Got there as they were opening after a Cub game and they seated us without issue and without a reservation. Nice ambiance with white tablecloths and 10-12 tables inside. Outside too. It's BYOB so bring a nice red and enjoy. read more

This place has great service! The setting is very low lights which makes for a romantic dinner if that's what you're going for. The food is great as I sampled my friends food as well. I had the spinach ravioli. They were good but not impressive. The empanadas were excellent. For the amount you pay, which is very reasonable, you get a ton of food...very huge portions. The only down side is parking which is the norm for that area. read more

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Love me good food and BYOB. Been back many times. A jem in the liquor purveyor's world

If you are in a carnivorous state of mind, this is the place for you. Argentinians are known as meat lovers, and that is definitely portrayed on the menu. Also worth noting, this restaurant is BYOB (and NO corkage fee), so grab your favorite bottle of Malbec on the way. It is a very unassuming and large restaurant. Dim lighting and multiple dining rooms as well as outdoor seating. The service is no-nonsense and straightforward. They are here to get food to you. I highly recommend the Parillada for first-timers. It is a selection of 5 meats (flap meat, short ribs, beef sweetbreads, black sausage, and Argentine sausage) served on a tabletop grill. It's a great way to sample meats you really won't find anywhere else. It was an enjoyable experience and the meal was quite tasty. It also filled up quickly on the Thursday night we were there. read more

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It has been over 10 years since I was last here! They are always super busy per usual but luckily we made reservations since it was my birthday. We ordered the sweet beef and eggplant/cheese empanadas. Sweet beef was my favorite. I got the El Filet for my entree and one of the filet mignon was not cooked properly. I ordered medium and it was well done. When I cut the second piece luckily it was cooked medium. It was juicy, tender and cut easily. I was not crazy about the spinach mashed potatoes but that was unique. First time trying it. The ambiance is intimate with just one single candle and very low dimmed lights. Overall it was not what I imagined it to be since I had it last but it was still good. read more

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