Tango Sur
3.7
- Neighborhood: Lakeview
- 3763 N. Southport Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60613
- 773-477-5466
This storefront BYOB restaurant is a meat lover's dream, grilling large cuts of Argentinian beef topped with chimichurri. Appetizers and entrees include deep-fried empanadas stuffed with beef, chicken or ham and cheese; matambre (rolled veal cooked with vegetables); and milanesa a caballo (fried breaded beef topped with two eggs).
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Southport Avenue and Grace Street
- Parking:
- Paid Lot and Street Parking Difficult. Parking in school lot across Southport Avenue.
- Public Transportation:
- CTA bus: Irving Park-80, Ashland-9, Clark-22. Brown Line "L" stop: Southport
The Basics
- Hours:
- 5-10:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 5-11:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday; noon-11 p.m. Sunday.
- Cuisine:
- South American and Steaks
- Meals Served:
- Dinner and Lunch
- Price Range:
- $$ ($9-$15)
- Reservations:
- Accepted. For parties of six or more.
- Alcohol:
- BYOB. No corkage fee.
- Smoking:
- No
- Audience:
- Adults / 18+
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- Atmosphere and Personality:
- Romantic
- ATM:
- Just south on Southport.
- Live Music:
- Yes. Tango on Thursday nights after 7:30 p.m.
- Features:
- No catering. No children's menu. Available for private parties, catering and group barbecues.
- Facilities:
- No on-site store.
- Worth Noting:
- Recommended
- Specialties:
- Parillada (a mixed grill containing short ribs, chorizo, blood sausage and sweetbreads).
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes. Capacity: 25
- Delivery:
- No
- Seating :
- For 50.
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Rate Tango Sur
"HIGHLY recommend"
By JenT from River North, April 25, 2008
I have been living 2 blocks from Tango Sur, for a year, and have never eaten there until last night! I can't believe I had gone so long without it...
Report This Review"Don't waste your time"
By GRJ from Lincoln Park, April 18, 2008
On crowded weekend nights, Tango Sur does not take people off the waiting list in the order they arrived. They seat large parties first, regardles...
Report This Review"Perfect date spot"
By kim_mccarthy from Lakeview, March 27, 2008
My boyfriend and I love this place and often go there to celebrate special occassions. The food is excellent and the atmosphere is cozy and romant...
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