My first (but not last) visit was Thursday evening with a small group. We had the small upstairs room to ourselves. The selection of food was made by the chef (a term he doesn't use himself) and owner, Joey. He accommodated all with Vegan, Gluten free and eat anything that isn't nailed own preferences. Every dish was exceptional. The service couldn't have been better. It's the best dining experience I've had since dining at Candido in Madrid in 1976. The restaurant has been under this new management only about 4 months. Give yourself a treat and try it. You can thank me later. read more

It's a fun "pretty, cute place to relax w/a glass of wine... Austin is great and makes feel very welcomed... the menu that's to taste... b sure to ask questions to what to order... service is great, when busy u need to b patient and enjoy what's around... As local we support local businesses... read more

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

What a cool place and awesome chef! The location is obviously amazing, the decor is incredible full of unique art...I loved my cocktails ...excellent wine and ambi read more

Tango - Mezcal - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

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

This place is more for the "experience" of eating with your hands and wearing a bib! We waited over an hour and you can't reserve over the phone which I don't like. The food was ok, the service wasn't all that great. Mostly teens that really didn't care much. It's not cheap. We spent about $400+ for 4 adults and 2 children. It was kind of weird they were really cheap with their ice!!! We would get warm beverages with a few pieces of ice, then when we asked for more, they would bring us a cup with like 3 pieces of ice! Strange. I probably won't go back personally. read more

Skip this of you can. Manager is aggressive and petty. Completely inappropriate. Food was mediocre at best. The one stall bathroom (only one bathroom in entire restaurant) on second floor lacked basics and was filthy. Smelled of urine while you dine nearby. So many other great places nearby. Hard pass. read more

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

Tango was the perfect destination for our girls night. Great setting delicious food welcoming staff and just an overall cool vibe. What a gem especially in downtown Laguna. read more

Stumbled upon this place. What a great find! It is a cute, small place beautifully decorated, spotlessly clean. And the food! Divine. Not to mention the best margarita I have ever had in my life - the "Handsome Spicy". And the staff, above and beyond. I truly recommend this place. We will certainly be going back - often! read more

Tango - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

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Tango is amazing. The ambiance, the staff, and the cocktails are 5stars. I am a frequent cocktail and happy hour connoisseur, and ordered the "two to Tango" and a lemon drop. By far the most well balanced, not too sweet cocktails I have ever had. Their new fall menu includes a squash curry soup that is to die for and my date enjoyed Tango's steak and Chimichurri, potatoes bravos and the apple pie for desert. Tango is a gem and I'm so glad we found this fun and delicious restaurant in Laguna Beach. read more

Tango - Lemon drop and Tango's Lagger - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

Love this place and welcome the addition to the Laguna fine dining scene. The menu is a totally fresh take with tapas and other share bites. The bar and cocktails are solid, and the wine is very, very reasonably priced. We were very well taken care of all night and the atmosphere is personal and fun. Absolutely recommended for intimate dinners, drinks and groups of close friends. read more

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Food Delicious, Drinks are Great, Service Friendly, Courteous and Excellent, Siting outside with heat lamps and fantastic food and libations makes a perfect evening. read more

No parking, service was slow, food overpriced for quality and selection. You eat with cars zipping by 3 feet away, not a very pleasant atmosphere for a quiet sit down. read more

My wife and I went to Tango for our first time to celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary and the experience was awesome. We love Spanish tapas style restaurants and were excited to discover one nearby in Orange County. The food was excellent with tons of great options for a variety of tastes. The service was great as well. When our server forgot to bring us more crostini and accidentally cleared one of our plates before finishing, the restaurant immediately brought us a fresh tapas dish without charging us. The staff was friendly and attentive, remembering that it was our anniversary. Finally, the restaurant ambiance is really cool. Being on the end of Forest Avenue, it's a little quieter than the main drag. They have quaint outdoor dining. The inside is a very small space, but really nicely done to provide a trendy decor. All in all, Tango would be a great place to have happy hour cocktails, a celebratory dinner, or after-dinner drinks to wind down the evening. It'd also be a great place for first dates. All in all, we had a wonderful dining experience and will come back again. read more

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

Not worth the price tag. Very conservative helpings. Wife and I spent over $100 for just the two of us and we left hungry. However, the drinks were nice. read more

Take me back to Barcelona! This restaurant is fantastic! Their signature drinks are fun to watch them make with painstaking detail and creativity. The food is delicious. the portions are 'tapa' sized, not typical for Americans. We had terrific service and found the decor inspirational. We will be back!! Their mantra is "El dia que me quieras' which translates to "the day when you love me'. read more

Food and drinks were amazing. The waiters did a great job of explaining the menu items, and were very friendly and accommodating. Will be back soon! read more

The service was great but the food wasn't. I'm not sure what type of food that was. Some sort of fusion, I guess. We had the gnocchi and shrimp but it has mushroom and it overpowered the flavor. And the gnocchi was very mushy with a greasy sauce. We also ordered the burrata with butternut squash and it was just ok. read more

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

An honest review. We were excited about the new Tango last Friday night but was a little disappointed. Seven of us arrived at 7:30pm. The restaurant sold out items early in the evening. We weren't told Tango was out of some dishes until a couple of us got served. How can you be out of white sauce? What happened? I've been in the restaurant business since 1991 with 18 locations. I know they're new, but it's been 5 weeks. A lot of items online were not on the menu. The menu at Tango was limited with little to no description. Our group asked a lot of questions. A lot of questions could've been avoided if the menu had more detail. The portions were somewhat small except for my brisket dip, which was filling and delicious. Our server(Laura) was amazing and apologized several times. We still tipped her $50. The manager(Austin) was very apologetic as well. I'll be back for the staff and the Wednesday Empanadas. The senior manager and/or owner needs to step it up big time and go above and beyond when you make mistakes. It happens. It's how you take care of it that makes a difference. You get one chance to make it first and last great impression. Austin did bring a couple of mini desserts to compensate for the mistakes, inconvenience, and more. I'm giving 4 stars because of Laura, Austin, music, ambiance, and my drink. read more

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I took my girlfriend to tango. I believe it was the 2nd week of their opening. It felt like they have been open for a year because everything went smooth. The server was knowledgeable and very friendly as they made us feel right at home. We sat next to another couple we had never met and left with new friends. That was what the atmosphere was like. We tried 5 small plate "tappas" and they were all delicious. My girlfriend had a signature cocktail and loved it. All in all it was a 5 star experience. We tried to get in earlier in the week but they were still on limited days since it was a new business. The only thing I would change would be adding more days which they said they will read more

I went with a friend for brunch after seeing an Instagram video on Visit_SouthOC and I feel so duped. First of all this is totally NOT a brunch spot, not even close. There is one brunch item and it's a special that's not even on their menu, the silver dollar pancakes which should frankly only cost a silver dollar but instead they're $18! They're frozen, Trader Joe's quality pancakes with a single strawberry cut into quarters. I also got the "it takes two to tango" which I would bet my life on the fact there was 0 alcohol in it. My friend got two of the tapas items which were missing parts they listed on the menu and she didn't even finish because of how bad they were. It's super upsetting because we only get to see each other a few times a year and we wasted our time upset at this spot. read more

What a great place! Can't say enough about the atmosphere and the food and drinks. I came here with some CO workers and we had a blast! Courteous staff and interesting delicious drinks! It's a must if you're in the area! read more

There are only a few tables in the attic of the restaurant. The tables are tiny like those in Alice in Wonderland. The meal took too long to make and once it arrived it was not correct for some of us and it was cold for others. They need to get their act together. The drinks took too long and some were incorrect. One star. read more

We had an amazing experience at Tango over the weekend. We worked with Stacey to get a large party reservation and she and her team made our experience unforgettable. The food was great especially the smoked trout. Thanks Tango team! read more

Carlos is amazing! Chef Josh creates masterpieces and the cocktails by Naahum are amazingly artful and delicious! WOW! We celebrated a birthday but would come back for any occasion! Thank you for an exceptional experience!!! read more

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

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

Sooo many great reviews. Must be from friends... server was asking to order food the minute we sat down,. Why one might ask why, what's the hurry? Two tables next to us were complaining how bad it was.. Cocktails not even there.. server asking for our order., ambiance bad.. food overpriced just bad., chef has no idea what Spanish food is., DONT WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY!! read more

Stopped by Tango for their soft opening brunch! We don't drink alcohol, and had already eaten breakfast, but our experience was STILL amazing! We were walking by the restaurant when Dana, a server, invited us in to try some house made sangria. We passed on the sangria (which looked delicious), but decided to sit down, have a mocktail, and share a small plate. The decor and ambiance was incredible even at 12pm on a Sunday. The bartender made us a lovely peach mocktail. Dana explained the brunch menu, described some of her favorite plates, and we ultimately decided to share the Italian carpaccio. Thinly sliced meats with arugula, beans, artichoke hearts, olive tapenade, lemon juice, Parmesan, and some bread. Very fresh and beautiful! The chef/owner was hanging out at the bar with some friends, the servers were all very attentive to people who walked in looking curious, and everything felt super welcoming for their soft opening. I'm curious to see how their dinner service and nightlife is. We will certainly be back! read more

Tango - Italian carpaccio - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

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Tango was a tropical and fun vibe. The place was nicely furnished. Good to grab a quick drink and small bite. Cocktails were tasty and refreshing and tapas were very good. read more

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This is such a cute place with speak-easy vibes to get the friends together for a nice drink and tapas! The lobster Caesar salad is to die for! I am still dreaming of it. The service is outstanding! I highly recommend making a visit to Tango! read more

Small place with really good vibes, excellent food. A lobster Caesar Salud that was unique and the best chicken sandwich ever. The service was excellent. I mean excellent. I started my adult life as a server in Aspen Colorado so I can't help but judge and compare. It is unusual to have such a great meal at a VERY reasonable price. The cocktails were also really fine and wine pours generous. We woke up this morning talking about the place and even discussed going back tonight. I though several times today about the unique menu. I give the place a 5. read more

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

Great rather new tapas restaurant. Our compliments to the chef! Food was not only delicious but beautifully presented and reasonably priced. Server Nico was knowledgeable about each menu item and described each item as though he was preparing everything himself. He had passion for his job and seemed dedicated to our experience. Nico was honestly a breath of fresh air especially after being served by so many who don't care to represent the business they work for in a positive manner. It was our first time dining at Tango but certainly will not be the last. read more

Stopped in for a quick drink ended up getting some food. The server was super patient with me as I am very indecisive. Ended up going with the salmon which was absolutely delicious. The service was over the top. Would definitely recommend to anyone coming through Laguna. read more

Fatima was amazing!! She had fantastic service and is a great person to have a conversation with. Her drink recommendations were phenomenal and I absolutely enjoyed my experience here! I enjoyed the whole vibe and atmosphere here, would definitely recommend! read more

This review is so long overdue! We hosted a private event here for 35 people -- the food and wine was out of this world! The service was exceptional, the staff was so welcoming. I highly recommend Tango. read more