Tango Show & Dinner Recommendation

[aslaw]

We will be in Buenos Aires before our January 26 sailing on the Star Princess and are planning to attend a tango show and dinner. The question is which one. Does anyone have a recommendation? We are considering MICHAELANGO, CAFE TORTONI, EL QUERANDÍ or TACONEANDO. Thanks.

[toprun950]

We will be in Buenos Aires before our January 26 sailing on the Star Princess and are planning to attend a tango show and dinner. The question is which one. Does anyone have a recommendation? We are considering MICHAELANGO, CAFE TORTONI, EL QUERANDÍ or TACONEANDO. Thanks.

 

 

We did El Querandi in December 2007. We enjoyed the dinner, free wine and the show.

[aneka]

We also did El Querandi in December 2007. The dinner is very average, the free wine is awful, but the musicians were excellent and the dancers and singers were very good. This is a more traditional show. They trace the history of tango over the years in Spanish only! It is still very enjoyable and the costumes are great. It is a smaller venue so be sure to make a reservation. It was almost full the Friday night we were there.

[Tarheelbelle]

I am considering Madero Tango vs Piazzolla. Opinions, please, regarding these!!

[cookiersmom]

Hi Aslaw

There are a bunch of us discussing attending a tango and dinner show at El Querandi (based on recommendations of BA locals) for friday nite on our roll call (see "Roll Calls - Princess - Star - Jan 26th).

Also, we'd be glad for you to join our roll call!

[dileep]

[ReadyToFloat]

Our students saw the El Viejo Almacen and loved the experience. They opted for the show without dinner.

 

[hampshirelad]

Saw El Viejo Almacen about three weeks ago. Thought it was very good value and was not overcrowded. They have the pre show dinner in an adjacent building which was fine.

 

We had the added entertainment of a full blown riot in the street outside with 100's of protesters charging the riot police concerning the closing of the Casino.

 

They do not mess about those Argy riot police and really cracked some heads with water canon as back up.

 

We were lucky to get inside the building before this all kicked off.

[Tarheelbelle]

We ended up going to La Ventana. The food was good [there were 4-5 entree choices and I had the fish which was good] and the show was great. It not only covered the tango, but some folkloric music and dance and gaucho dance as well. The singers and musicians were really talented as were the dancers. I had originally planned to go to Piazolla, but that did not work out and I was happy with La Ventana.

[retired1998]

We went to El Almacen. The show was great, the dinner wasn't bad. The seats are very, very close together and I thought the show was a little long. I stood where the waiters stand for almost an hour because I couldn't see over the head of the person in front of me.I But having said this, I would still recommend the show.

 

 

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[CathyK2]

Tarheelbelle,

 

Glad to hear you enjoyed La Ventana since that's the one I've decided to go with, mainly due to the diversity. We will be there next month. We are doing show only and having dinner elsewhere before the show. Looking forward to it.

 

Could you tell me how seats are assigned? Is this a first come first serve type thing or are people tipping ushers or how does it work in Buenos Aires? I was told the theatre only seats 240 so it doesn't sound like there really is going to be a bad seat. Did you find this to be true?

 

Cathy

[Tarheelbelle]

CathyK2,

I was with a group, so I do not know how seats were assigned. We were all at tables for 4, [oriented perpendicular to the stage] and the room was tiered so views were pretty good. I was about 1/3 of the way back, and I had no trouble seeing.

I do not know where they seat those who are there for the show only---sorry, I just did not notice. It is a small theater. There are some balcony tables along the sides that were not used the night I was there.

The band was really terrific, and the gaucho dancer was awesome. I hope that you enjoy your evening!

[wocruiser]

We just returned from our Princess cruise BA to Valparaiso. On the Princess pre-cruise tour, they took us to the Tango dinner and show at Carlos Gardel on Avenida Corrientes, and I highly recommend it! The music and dancing of the Tango show were interesting and of excellent quality, and I have to say that the food was surprisingly good.

Most of the large groups were seated on the main floor at very long tables stretching back from the stage towards the entrance; it would be hard to see if you were sitting at the very front, but we were about 1/3 of the way back and had a great view of all the dancing. It looked like there were a lot of smaller round tables for 4 or 8 people upstairs and there were also booths and some smaller round tables around the sides of the room on the main floor level, raised one or two steps above the long table section.

Here's one of my pictures:

[AnitaE403]

A friend of mine recently returned from a cruise on Azamara... she is an avid dancer and researched where to see a tango show prior to her cruise. She HIGHLY recommends Senor Tango. Apparently they have a kiosk at the pier where you can buy tickets, the tickets include transportation to and from the show.

 

here is a review..

Senor Tango is in Barracas, the "barrio" (neighbourhood) of "guapos" and true "tangueros". It features an excellent tango show called "Gran Show de Señor Tango" with outstanding musicians and dancers. Often referred to the best tango show in the city, the spectacle certainly is elaborate--fireworks and live horses are involved!

 

Anita

[calmac]

Are any of the tango shows child friendly? We will be in BA at the end of March and, although we're keen to go to a tango show, we're not too sure how our 12 year old son would get on?

[wocruiser]

Are any of the tango shows child friendly? We will be in BA at the end of March and, although we're keen to go to a tango show, we're not too sure how our 12 year old son would get on?

I personally would not take a 12 year old -- we arrived at about 8:30 pm, it took quite a while to seat everyone, order and serve dinner and dessert -- the show finally started around 10:30 and finished around midnite, although there was some sort of movie history playing on a screen before that. Most 12 year olds I know would have been bored and frustrated within the first hour.

[Tarheelbelle]

Are any of the tango shows child friendly? We will be in BA at the end of March and, although we're keen to go to a tango show, we're not too sure how our 12 year old son would get on?

calmac,

There were some older children at the tango show I attended [La Ventana]. I would think it would depend upon the level of maturity and interest of your son. I would not rule it out---it is a real part of the culture and history in Buenos Aires.

[FunForUs]

We went to TACONEANDO and really enjoyed it. We had a table for 2 right next to the stage. It is a smaller, more intimate arrangement accommodating only about 120 people. The tables were not too close together and it looked to me as though you could see from anywhere. The show was really fabulous. The food was ok. Everyone except us was from Latin America or Europe. I would definitely recommend it.

[JaneBP]

Are any of the tango shows child friendly? We will be in BA at the end of March and, although we're keen to go to a tango show, we're not too sure how our 12 year old son would get on?

 

I think he would be bored to death, I was. El Rojo Tango was ok, but long and with some nudity.

[xpcdoojk]

We went to Che Tango in November 2005. The food was very good. The show was excellent as well.

 

Calmac, unless your twelve year old was different from me at that age I think he will get bored. It is music and dance and it will be late after a busy day of seeing the city.

 

jc

[ethan1171]

We're arriving at BsAs the morning of March 29th and spending the whole day sightseeing. I would love to go to a tango show but i have searched everywhere and have not been able to find an early show. After a red eye flight and a full day on a city tour (leaving SFO at 11am and arriving in BsAs at 9:25am the day after) staying up until midnight to watch a tango show does not look like a good idea.

 

We plan to spend Sunday morning at San Telmo though (before we board the ship) where i heard there might be tango dancing on the streets (for free)

[xpcdoojk]

If you go to La Boca during the day there will be many tango dancers in the street. It is not quite the same as a Tango show, of course. The difference is akin to a broadway show and two good dancers dancing to a boom box in a small square.

 

So, it is easy to see the tango.

 

Buenos Aires is a fascinating town it is too bad you don't have a bit more time there before your cruise.

 

jc

[A.Emgee]

I know most of the readers on here prefer an "authentic" tango show that locals would attend, but for those of you like me who know not too much about dance but enjoy an entertaining show, I would recommend seeing Senor Tango.

 

It's relatively inexpensive, accommodates lots of people, and is the city's most popular "tango" show. I put that in quotations because it is a) definitely designed for tourists; and b) it isn't only tango - there are other dances, singing, etc. It's quite the spectacle - live horses, singing, dancing, confetti, and a grand finish. Most of the people leaving seemed to have enjoyed it, as I did.

[Jade13]

I know most of the readers on here prefer an "authentic" tango show that locals would attend, but for those of you like me who know not too much about dance but enjoy an entertaining show, I would recommend seeing Senor Tango.

 

It's relatively inexpensive, accommodates lots of people, and is the city's most popular "tango" show. I put that in quotations because it is a) definitely designed for tourists; and b) it isn't only tango - there are other dances, singing, etc. It's quite the spectacle - live horses, singing, dancing, confetti, and a grand finish. Most of the people leaving seemed to have enjoyed it, as I did.

 

Do you have a link?

[A.Emgee]

Do you have a link?

Only if you can read Spanish:

http://www.senortango.com.ar/

 

Here is the review from Frommer's Argentina Guidebook:

 

This enormous space is more akin to a Broadway production theater than to a traditional tango salon, but the dancers are fantastic and the owner, who clearly loves to perform, is a good singer. The walls are decorated with photos of what appears to be every celebrity who's ever visited Buenos Aires -- and all seem to have made it to Señor Tango! Have dinner or come only for the show (dinner is at 8:30pm; shows start at 10pm). Diners choose among steak, chicken, or fish for dinner and, despite the huge crowd, the food quality is commendable.

 

Here is a link to a YouTube video: