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Tango Sur

3763 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60613-3718
773-477-5466
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Ranked #178 of 4,430 restaurants in Chicago
4.0 of 5 stars 79 Reviews
Price range: $21 - $30
Cuisines: Argentinean, Steakhouse, South American
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Good for: Romance, Large groups, Outdoor seating, Dining on a budget
Dining options: Dinner
Neighborhood: Lakeview
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Peru, Illinois
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2012

They provided us with a great table and a special birthday desert came with a candle, just enough to provide a little embarrassment for my husband. The food was great. The filet was perfect and the plate came with 2 filets so if I would have know that I could have shared it. All 6 of us had beef and... More

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WV
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 4, 2012

The best South American steakhouse. Long wait if you do not have reservations but well worth it. It is about 20-30 minutes by train from downtown Chicago in a very nice neighborhood. It is BYOB with no corking fee. I recommend any of their dishes and I would add extremely reasonably priced. If you like beef and a variety of... More

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See 2 more reviews by Live2TravelWV for Chicago
Chicago, IL
Senior Contributor
27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 29, 2012

I can't even count how many times I've been here-we always bring out of town guests here and they always ask to come back. Their steaks are amazing-and massive. We went with some friends this weekend and I ventured out and tried the Pork Chop. Best. Pork Chop. Ever. Seriously, it is so easy to dry out a pork chop... More

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See 15 more reviews by ChiGalLauren for Chicago
chicago,Illinois
Senior Contributor
46 reviews 46 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
149 helpful votes 149 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 28, 2012

Great place for a romantic dinner or very affordable when taking a group of people out to dinner. It is BYOB which saves you a fortune especially in Chicago, but you are not compromising the food quality, it is great. Downfall is it is small and not easy to get a seat, but worth it More

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See 5 more reviews by vivedetravel for Chicago
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 17, 2012

I have been going here for years. I have introduced this restaurant to a many of friends near and far. They always remember the experience they encountered at Tango Sur and request to return. Great value and atmosphere. I recommend making reservations and be ready to indulge. Enjoy! More

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Cincinnati, Ohio
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 2, 2012

This authentic Argentinian steakhouse is located in a small Chicago neighborhood, and makes it's reputation on good steaks and good service. A little loud, a lttle close, but terrific steaks and salmon; Tango Sur has a great vibe. We started with the hot eggplant, and the cheese appetizers, and everyone loved their meals. They do not have a liquor license,... More

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Rocky Hill, Connecticut
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41 reviews 41 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 9, 2012

On a visit to Chicago, our friends wanted to show us this cool place. It takes some time to get seated on a Friday night, but you get to wait in a room, where you can drink the Malbec you brought with you :-) Oh yeah, it's BYOB! The place is cozy, charming and is constantly playing my favorite Gotan... More

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Chicago, IL
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 29, 2011

I swear, you can smell the delicious food at this restaurant down the street as you approach. $24 for a fillet (where they give you two) plus the delicious spinach mashed potatoes and a starter salad - yes please! The empanadas are unreal - and the chimichurri sauce is to die for. The only caution is the insane wait on... More

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Chicago
Senior Contributor
24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 31, 2011

Go on a weekday or plan to wait on a weekend. But either way, the food is great! It's a little loud but it's worth it, especially considering the price and that it's BYOB. We've been twice and will definitely return! More

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See 2 more reviews by CASRunner for Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
Top Contributor
52 reviews 52 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed October 19, 2011
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I don't get it. I've been twice now, and was severely underwhelmed both times. The idea is great: an affordable BYOB Argentinian Steakhouse. The problem: the steak ain't that great. The first problem is that the wait on weekends is off the charts. We got there around 9pm on a Saturday night and were told the wait was an hour... More

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