Tango Sur, Southport
83 people recommend, 6 warn against itvia r/chicagofood, r/AskChicago30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 29 threads.
What people say, in short
Tango Sur draws recommendations for Argentinian steak in a neighborhood setting, with diners often emphasizing value and bringing their own wine. The Southport restaurant is specifically praised for its chimichurri, and one diner recommends the filet. The caveats include crowded or noisy seating, waits and uneven experiences: one diner recalls a fatty, gristly steak, while another was disappointed by service after better earlier visits. Check the restaurant directly for its current booking arrangements.
Address
Tango Sur, 3763 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60613
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Filet
- Best for
- Budget
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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Other places on this map closest to Tango Sur, Southport, as the crow flies.
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/Small-Area2346 in r/chicagofood · Aug 2025value
Calls it good bang for your buck for steak.
- Recommendsu/flossiedaisy424 in r/chicagofood · May 2025ambience
Describes it as an Argentinian neighborhood spot rather than a trendy downtown restaurant.
- Recommendsu/Milton__Obote in r/AskChicago · Sep 2025
Names Tango Sur as a steakhouse option alongside Folklore.
- Recommendsu/Kate_Western in r/chicagofood · Apr 2026taste
Calls it an Argentinian steakhouse with excellent chimichurri.
- Recommendsu/idkwhattowriteee in r/chicagofood · Jul 2025price
Recommends Tango Sur as the more affordable Argentinian option.
- Recommendsu/blipsman in r/chicagofood · Jun 2025value
Suggests Tango Sur in Lakeview as an affordable option.
- Recommendsu/Impressive_Course_44 in r/chicagofood · Oct 2025
Suggests Tango Sur as a steakhouse option.
- Recommendsu/Naigad in r/chicagofood · Oct 2025value
Suggests going there with a bottle of wine for the same beef at a fraction of the cost.
Show all 30 cited comments
- Recommendsu/VeronicaSawyer8 in r/chicagofood · Jul 2025
Names Tango Sur as a recommendation.
- Recommendsu/quesajdilla in r/AskChicago · Mar 2026
Names Tango Sur as a recommendation.
- Recommendsu/Ok_Leek_9664 in r/chicagofood · Jul 2026price
Suggests Tango Sur in Uptown as a budget-friendly option.
- Recommendsu/Aggravating_Ad9687 in r/chicagofood · Aug 2025taste
BYOB spot with great steaks near Wrigley.
- Recommendsu/zonk84 in r/AskChicago · Sep 2025taste
Recommends it for outstanding steaks and good non-steak options, noting it is BYOB with a liquor store nearby.
- Mixedu/CriticalP0tat0 in r/chicagofood · May 2025service
Usually recommends it but last visit had terrible service.
- Recommendsu/king_of_the_bongos in r/chicagofood · Jul 2025price
Recommends Tango Sur for moderate pricing compared to classic Chicago steakhouses.
- Recommendsu/SirBowsersniff in r/chicagofood · Sep 2026
Still loves Tango Sur and lists it in their top five.
- Recommendsu/littlebratwurst in r/AskChicago · Mar 2026taste
Praises the filet with spinach whipped potatoes.
- Recommendsu/Ill-Signature2332 in r/chicagofood · Jul 2026
Strongly endorses Tango Sur when asked for an affordable steakhouse for a bachelor party.
- Recommendsu/TaekDePlej in r/chicagofood · Jul 2025
Says they love the place, agreeing with the Tango Sur parent.
- Recommendsu/D_Incognito_0709 in r/chicagofood · Jun 2025taste
Calls Tango Sur delicious, BYOB, with empanadas that won't disappoint.
- Recommendsu/searching88 in r/chicagofood · Aug 2025value
Says prices have risen but remain reasonable for the steak, and BYOB makes the whole meal affordable.
- Recommendsu/pistachiofluff in r/chicagofood · Nov 2025
Names Tango Sur as a recommendation in the steak thread.
- Recommendsu/ReverendHambone in r/chicagofood · Oct 2025taste
Says the place rules after visiting.
- Recommendsu/Spiritual_Bike_5150 in r/chicagofood · Oct 2025
Suggests Tango Sur; says you'll understand after going.
- Recommendsu/beansman444 in r/chicagofood · Sep 2025
Recommends Tango Sur.
- Caveatu/PostComa in r/chicagofood · Aug 2025taste
Recalls that their steak there was mostly fat and gristle.
- Recommendsu/FormalGreen3754 in r/chicagofood · Jul 2025
Endorses the Tango Sur recommendation with agreement.
- Recommendsu/Iwillhavetheeah in r/chicagofood · Jun 2025
Names Tango Sur as a recommendation.
- Recommendsu/canes026 in r/AskChicago · Oct 2024
Recommends Tango Sur as a local staple, BYOB, near downtown.
- Caveatu/Rugged_Turtle in r/chicagofood · May 2025
In the industry and found it beyond awful.
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