We had a pleasant dinner on a Sunday evening out on the patio. Luckily it's covered so the little bit of rain we had did not bother us. They had a very nice bread server with four individual oval French loaves with very tasty butter. We tried the provoleta with peppers because we like that a lot in Argentina, but this was nothing like it and I guess that was to be expected. There they have a bunch of drier version of provolone and they grill it directly on the grill grates and it doesn't really melt too much. This tasted like standard provolone cheese and it was melted in a bowl. It was tasty, and unfortunately they probably can't get the Argentinian version of the cheese they would need to do it correctly. Our friends got the beef brochette with asparagus and the outside skirt steak and both were fabulous. Well seasoned and grilled and tender. My husband and I got the 2 pound stuffed fillet! It supposedly had ham in the filling but I couldn't taste it or see it anywhere. Unfortunately it had a really strongly flavored sauce along with the portobello mushrooms. We expected something with fewer herbs, which kind of overpowered the beef. It's a shame because the way they described it on the menu is not what came out. It wasn't bad. It just wasn't what we were expecting and unfortunately, the beef flavor was hard to discern because of all of the herbs in the dark brown sauce. We brought our own wine and they didn't even have a corkage fee, which was amazing! We saw other plates go by with copious amounts of tomatoes and onions on salads and the filet mignon platter, it seemed like it was three or four pieces of fillet it had to be nearly a pound for one serving. The prices are pretty steep for the beef and they do charge $10 for sharing, however it might be worth just getting one of the larger plates and spending the 10 bucks to share as opposed to getting an entrée each and taking home lots of food which we did. read more

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We love a BYOB with no corkage fee. Also, warm table bread!! Pretty easy to call in and get a res for a Sunday night. The warm table bread and butter was pretty good so it was an effort to keep from eating too much and ruining our appetite. We split a chicken empanada to start which was really good, especially with the chimichurri sauce. For mains, we split the parillada para dos - a large meat platter meant for two. It was came with a little house salad and was a super good deal with all the meat they gave you (we ended up with lunch the next day, too!) The best part of the dish was the short ribs. Super soft and sort of fatty tasting, but not in a gross way, in a really yummy way. We also really liked the chorizo sausage. The flap tastes good, but was a little tougher than the other meat. The beef sweetbread and blood sausage were different, a little bit of an odd texture, but still good. read more

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Came on a Thursday evening with reservations. Its an intimate steakhouse with mostly candle lighting to create a moody atmosphere. For appetizers I got 2 spinach&cheese empanadas and the provoleta. The empanadas were loaded and packed with flavor. The chimichurri sauce they came with was refreshing! The provoleta is roasted cheese so its really hard to go wrong there. The red pepper was a nice touch. I got a ensalada Tango Sur and the ingredients were fresh topped with a tasty vinaigrette. For my entree I got the Vacio. Wow I have not had such tender flap meat! The caper-white win vesuvio sauce really complimented the steak with such a deep flavor. My steak was cooked to my liking well also. The sweet potatoes that came with it melted in my mouth and were loaded with the caper sauce. I will say if you are particular about salt, this dish was on the saltier side but for me it was just right. The staff was friendly and helpful with the different options they offered. This is a great place for a date night, special occasion or just wonderful steak! read more

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Dimly lit and very romantic vibes in here! Food is delicious and the service was super quick after we were finally seated. I want to come back again with friends. This is the type of big portion restaurant that is great for chatting and drinking. read more

Tango Sur - Latin American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I came here with two friends for a mid week dinner to break up the week and had such a blast! The restaurant was dimly lit (in a good way) with a candle on the table. Very cute and felt intimate despite a full restaurant. The food was great- steaks all around served with a yummy Chimichurri sauce. I loved the spinach potatoes as well! Our waiter was super friendly, attentive, and seemed happy to be there. All in all, highly recommend Tango Sur for an easy neighborhood steak. *Note the restaurant is BYOB but their sister restaurant next door sells wine & gives a discount if you're bringing it here. Among the best of Southport! read more

Tango Sur in the bottom of a residential building...this place has some great steaks they serve. A little quaint setting place..even has some live music at night....that just makes the place a great relaxing place to kick back and enjoy a conversation with someone. Wait staff was very attentive in this night. read more

Tango Sur - Latin American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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First outing of 2026 and had a delicious meal at this Argentinean steakhouse!! We made a reservation but no one asked for it when we arrived and we were just sat. Despite the dimly lit, romantic mood they try to set, the space is simply too small and loud/noisy with convo! Tables are very close together and we were against a brick wall at a small table, which made it a little hard to move and for all our plates to fit comfortably. I was also worried about the open flame candle. The place is better for a nice dinner with friends or casual date, in my opinion. They start you off with bread and butter, and you can BYOB. We went with some apps and entrees. The meats themselves were amazing!! Loved the sweet beef empanada, rich with juicy flavors. The corn (&cheese) one was okay--piping hot inside! For the Carnes Argentinas we got, loved the El Filet and Vacio, cooked medium rare. Just a reminder that they will charge $10 if you want to share/split the any entree with others, salad included! Would skip the Tortilla de Papa --tasted kinda just like a large pan of seasoned potatoes, and it is HUGE. Left completely stuffed and with leftovers! read more

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

Out of everything i loved the empanada the most! Perfectly flaky she'll with tasty filling of spinach and cheese. We also tried the prosciutto on honeydew, it was an interesting combination and it matched. The fruit was extremely sweet. For main entry we try the platter but everything was too salty to our taste and they over cooked the meat but we didn't bother the waiters as they seem extremely busy during dinner rush hour. Overall it was fun to try this restaurant but im not sure if its good enough for us to return. read more

Tango Sur - Latin American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Shut up and go here. 32 oz steak served in a saucepan with the juice everywhere. Dear god. BYOB too so you can turn up off that lean. Dark, euro vibes. read more

The food was delicious. Best empanadas I've had pretty much anywhere! Steak was super tender. BYOB was a nice touch. And the service was very good. It is a little bit of a loud environment, but otherwise I really enjoyed the food. read more

3.7 - I ordered the ravioli and short rib, and we also got an appetizer of the cheese dish. The server was nice, but the service was very slow. The inside is a very dimly lit and it's a bit hard to hear the people around you so keep that in mind otherwise it is quaint and if you go to the wine bar next-door, you can get $15 off a bottle of wine if you say you are bringing it to tango sur. The ravioli is good and I would go again for the pasta otherwise do not think I would go by choice. read more

Tango Sur - Latin American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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The food was delicious! Everything was cooked to perfect just how we wanted it. The service was great and we were seated immediately. There was no corkage fee and everything was great. One star off because it was very dark in there. read more

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One of my favorite restaurants in Chicago. Some of the best steak entrees I've had here and the portions are HUGE! Great place for groups or a date night. It's also BYOB with no corkage fee! The entraña was one of our favorites. Empanadas were amazing too!! Service was great and attentive. read more

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Old review that I've been putting off doing since it's been a while since I ate here, but still remains one of the best and most worth meals I've had in Chicago! Went with family and we got an assortment of food but the best plate was the parillada for 2 - full of deliciously grilled juicy cuts including short ribs, flap steak, sausages, served with their house chimichurri. It's a great deal and super satisfying, but you really can't go wrong with an of the other meats. The place can get a bit tight since it's so popular and not that big a space but it's super worth it whether you're visiting or a Chicago native! read more

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Love this restaurant. So many healthy options. Tastes home made and it is byob! I hadn't seen a desert tray since I lived in Buenos Aires 15 years ago read more

One of the finest in Argentinian cuisine. If you're a vegan, you may be disappointed. A -game when it comes to their service, atmosphere & quality of cuisine. Full menu & Bar. Been coming & ordering their Catering since the mid 90's! Constantly delicious. Empanadas are a must! Mangia & Cheers Gauchos! read more

Great vibes and it's very dim inside. It's BYOB, which made for a fun experience! It was my first time here, and the waiter did an amazing job explaining the menu and giving recommendations. Highlights: Berenjena en Escabeche: This cold appetizer features sliced eggplant marinated in vinegar. The sourness really helped open up our appetite for all the meat in the main course. El Filet: The meat was cooked well and I liked the sauce that came with it. The green mashed potato was intriguing, and I liked it because the unique look. We were so stuffed by the end, and we had plenty of leftovers to take home, even with just the two of us :) read more

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I've been coming to Tango Sur for years, always enjoyed the food. The last two times I've gone the food was awful. First bad experience: Got the ribeye and it was 90% fat couldn't even cut through it. Figured, ok just a bad cut of meat no problem. Second time order the ribeye again med rare and the steak comes out super well done! I kindly asked for another steak figuring they just overcooked it. The waiter argued with me saying that is med rare but all the blood dripped out so that's why it looks well done. I asked if he was joking. We paid for the apps and left never coming back. read more

Super delicious... El sevisio so professional.. Really good service.... I really recommend... read more

Tango Sur is an affordable Argentinian steakhouse in Chicago's Southport neighborhood. Best deal is El Filet, a 16 ounce double filet mignon for $55. Love the spinach mashed potatoes that come with it! You also get salad with any entree, but they charge $10 shared plate. Loved the Berenjena - eggplant spinach cheese casserole. BYOB. Great patio setting. Entire servicing staff has you covered, including an always full water glass! read more

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

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I've been here a couple times, we came in with a big group of 22 celebrating our friend's bday. Server was very attentive and food was great. The candle light dinner ambience is very romantic. A great spot for special occasion. read more

Tango Sur - Seating area - Latin American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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The food was very good. The service was as well. The place was very crowded, but it was nice to be able to BYOB.

I was really excited to visit this restaurant, however, my experience was disappointing. It took 30 minutes to receive water, one hour for bread, and 1.5 hours for our food after ordering. Meanwhile, the table next to us received their water and bread almost immediately. As a former server at a high-end establishment, I completely understand that a busy Friday night can cause delays. However, what stood out was the lack of communication. A simple acknowledgment like, "I'm so sorry for the wait, your food may be delayed" or letting us know that we had been seated multiple times would have made a significant difference. While the food itself was enjoyable and lived up to my expectations, the service left me disappointed. I share this feedback respectfully, as I was genuinely surprised by the way my family was treated. I do not know if race played any role we as are a African American and Puerto Rican, however my family felt as though, and perhaps the server is new, but effective communication is always essential. read more

Had dinner with a friend. Lighting and ambiance would be good for a date if you could hear each other across the table (good luck). Filet kabob was half inedible due to toughness. Fries and bread were good. Wouldn't go back read more

02/26 Service could have been better. Also very disappointed that I left a Wool scarf at the restaurant and I was advised that nothing was found. I was one of the last guest to leave the restauran. Food was served fast and tasted good. read more

Went on a Saturday night and got right in as a table of two. Cute ambiance and the service was good, but sadly our food was not. Appetizer - mezcla Del Mar, was very fishy tasting, not fresh and our steaks (filet and T-bone) were both undercooked when we ordered "medium rare" read more

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Been a while since I've been here but am excited to come back. The filet mignon is delicious and comes with two filets and spinach mashed potatoes! Enough for two people to share! Delicious! read more

The food is delicious. The service is awesome. Martin is fantastic. Awesome service. The appetizers, the empanadas, the dessert, the steaks everything is perfect read more

Have been to tango sur twice now for birthday celebrations and I am blown away every time! The food is incredibly delicious and portions are very generous!! Great for sharing and the ambiance of the restaurant is so unique and lends itself to a girls night out or a date night and everything else inbetween! Service is always friendly and welcoming. 10/10 recommend! read more

Filet mignon, spinach mashed potatoes... simply the BEST!!! BYOB Don't hesitate to dine here. Excellent!!! read more

The ambiance of this place was dark. Not in a depressing way, but in a candlelit romantic dinner way, but so dark you can read the menu way. Our server was really good, giving us recommendations and was very helpful. We ordered: Jamon Crudo con Melon -- this one was interesting. It was prociutto served on top of cantaloupe, and it surprisingly worked well together. Empanadas -- went with one beef and one chicken. I definitely liked the beef better Provoleta -- if you're a fan of melted cheese and bread to dip it in, you'll definitely like this appetizer. The dish had argentine provolone cheese cooked on the grill with olive oil and roasted red pepper. Very cheesy. My least favorite of the appetizers. It had a huge ample amount of cheese. Eat it fast before it hardens. Lomo Relleno - Half slab Argentinian style filet mignon, stuffed with ham and chimichurri, served with portobello mushroom marsala. Ideal for two and it sure was, as the steak was plenty. It had a lot of flavor. To me, I like my steaks more dry, but hey, I never been to an Argentinean steakhouse. I still enjoyed it and the sauce it came with was extremely flavorful. In terms of the area, parking was tough. If you can't find street parking on Southport, I heard there is parking at the nearby elementary school, across the street from the restaurant. Good luck. BATHROOM REVIEW: Matches the restaurant ambiance.... dark. Small, can barely see where I pee, but don't worry, I lifted the seat up first. There is a mens and womens bathroom. The men's had a toiley and a sink, and paper towel dispenser. Wow, was it dark. Sit or squat? Squat, but be careful in the dark. read more

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You'll definitely need a reservation. Even with the reservation, we were seated late. That was fine because we went to the sister business next-door, which is a bar and has some delicious cocktails. The restaurant itself is BYOB. Beer or wine. No fee. There was quite a wait for the food, but we had some delicious Meat dishes, which took a little time to prepare. It's a small space. It was very warm inside, we were there in mid June. Not sure if they had any air conditioning. The service was attentive, the food was good. Would definitely go back. read more

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Argentine asado in Chicago! At the end of the 2023 Chicago marathon, my runner wanted to come back to Tango Sur for a post-run meal. There's outdoor and indoor seating available but we opted to sit indoors where it was cozy and dimly lit with a candle on the table. We ordered... Ham and cheese empanada: tiny but tasty! The shell wasn't too thick and fried perfectly so this was great. Asado de Tira: star of the meal with well seasoned short ribs and some braised potatoes. Chorizo: 2 pieces with some lemon wedges. This was good to eat with the complimentary bread, like a hotdog. Tallarines: red pasta fettuccini, but can order with white sauce. This was ok and paired nicely with the asado Salad: standard with vinaigrette dressing Though I enjoyed the meal, I'm knocking off a star for the $10 charge for sharing plates and the service. I felt like my server seemed bothered he had to work today. All in all, not bad and great for dates, families, or group dinners. read more

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Whenever anyone asks for a steak recommendation in Chicago I direct people to Tango Sur. 1. The affordability here is insane, you're not paying crazy premium prices for a mediocre steak here. 2. The flavor profile here, especially that of the chimichurri sauce that they provide for their empanadas and steak is out of this world. I literally salivate thinking about the sauce today and would inject it straight into my veins if I could. 3. The overall ambiance and service is supreme--the inside of the restaurant is dimly lit, guaranteed to put you in a food coma after you consume your steak. 4. It's BYOB??? And they have a neighboring wine bar (Bodega Sur) where you can grab a wine bottle from to take and consume at Tango Sur, as if it wasn't already great value for your money enough. 5. Best steak I've had in Chicago, I left pretty happy and satisfied. 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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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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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

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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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