The truth is that it is not easy to choose the Tango show among the very good options that exist in the city of Buenos Aires.
There is no single answer to the question: What is the
best tango show in the city of Buenos Aires?
But we will try to detail the virtues of each tango house and count the differences that make each experience unique.
All Tango Shows have a similar scheme in terms of their layout that consists of options with dinner and only show without food, the latter cheaper.
People who hire the dinner service are picked up from their hotels between 8 and 8:30 pm. Those who buy only show will be searched between 9 and 9:30 pm.
The shows in general tell the history of Tango from its beginnings with the arrival of immigrants, until today. They last around two hours and there are many couples dancing on stage. The staging is in all cases sensational since the dancers are extraordinary and both the scenery and costumes are first class. We are talking about world class shows.
We must make a reservation with Rojo Tango since the show has elements of cabaret shows making the show much more sensual in its search than the other houses.
Live musicians play instruments such as the Piano, bandoneon, double bass, violin, guitar, flute, and cello. The most represented songs are the Buenos Aires tango classics. Get ready to enjoy songs that were written or interspersed by Carlos Gardel, Astor Piazzola, Homero Manzi and Goyeneche among others.
To help make the decision of which to book, I propose to divide the Tango houses between:
-The central points in which they differ, in addition to what has already been mentioned are:
- Number of dancers on stage
- Number of live musicians
- House size, important information to know the temperature of the food served and the distance from the table to the stage.
- Quality of the kitchen.
- Inclusion of a Tango class
Our recommendation:
Anyone who wants a show in a place with
very good cuisine and small to be near the stage I suggest you book in
El Querandí. Reserve the tables closest to the stage. There is a column that annoys on a table making sure they don't book that one.
For those who are looking for an affordable price and a location overlooking the river in Puerto Madero, I suggest
Madero Tango. There are many categories available, I suggest not booking the cheapest ones because they are usually further from where the show and its live music take place, and also, the menu included in the offers is not very good. (Cheap is expensive)
Whoever wants the show to be as impressive as possible with up to one horse on stage should then choose
Señor Tango. The house that remains in Barracas has an amazing scenery. The owner of the house also likes the leading role and sings several songs. It is the one with a more striking Broadway style.
If you want something exclusive and sophisticated in the most chic hotel in the city and with the best food and drink,
Rojo Tango is your place. Mega sensual show. Small place so the view from the table is always great. At the end of the show you can have a drink in the Faena hotel bar which is very good too.
La Ventana is the option for those who want a medium room with a lot of history and very good gastronomy. In the heart of the San Telmo neighborhood. A building with superlative elegance. The atmosphere and customer service are also very prominent in this house. You can take tango classes with the dinner show without surcharge or wine tasting.
Piazzolla Tango is for those who want the best architecture and scenery as it is a historic theater with balconies and a movie set. Here you feel like in a classical music theater. The balconies of the vip are tremendous.
Tango Porteño attracts for its spectacular show. It is located in an old cinema-theater of large dimensions. The visual is good everywhere because it was designed for that. It is located in the center and it is easy to get there on foot from the hotels in the center or from Recoleta and San Telmo.
Gala Tango is within the premium range, with a super delicate space, with style, few tables and first-line gastronomy. Ideal for honeymoon couples. For me it is one of the most outstanding taking into account all the points we take to measure them. The most elegant of all.
If you want to book any of the tango shows you can do it
here