Buenos Aires: Café de los Angelitos Tango Show & Dinner Pickup

Summary

Buenos Aires evening at Café de los Angelitos tango, dinner and history

You’ll slip right into Buenos Aires’ tango heart at Café de los Angelitos with reserved seating, live music swirling around you, and rich local dishes paired with wine. With hotel pickup included, all you have to do is soak up the stories on the walls, watch dancers sweep across the stage, and feel that late-night city pulse as you head home.

What’s the experience like?

We stepped out of the taxi and straight into the glow of Café de los Angelitos — you could hear the hum of conversation even before the doors opened. Our guide, Lucía, waved us in past a small line (felt weirdly fancy to skip it), and suddenly we were surrounded by old black-and-white photos and that soft, powdery smell old wood gets when it’s been polished for decades. I didn’t expect to feel so much just sitting down at our own little table — it’s like the walls remember everything.

The show started before I’d even finished my first glass of Malbec. Dancers moved so close you could see the sweat on their brows and the way their shoes scuffed the stage. There was this one singer who held a note so long everyone went quiet — even the waiters froze for a second. The food surprised me too; I ordered bife de chorizo because Lucía said it’s “the only real way” and she was right (I still think about that sauce). The wine kept coming, maybe too easily.

At some point I tried to ask for more bread in Spanish — not my proudest moment, but our waiter grinned anyway and brought extra without a word. Between courses, I caught myself staring at those old photos on the walls, picking out faces from another era. It felt like being let in on a secret Buenos Aires keeps tucked away after dark. When we finally left (late), Lucía made sure we got back to our hotel safely — she told us next time we should come for lunch just to see how different it feels in daylight. Maybe I will.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Dinner and Tango Show at Café de los Angelitos

• Transfer from hotel to café
• Enjoy dinner at individual table
• Watch live tango show
• Experience 20th century ambiance
• Return transfer to hotel

Top questions

Is hotel pickup included for Café de los Angelitos tango show?

Yes, round-trip hotel transfer is included with your booking.

What time does dinner start at Café de los Angelitos?

Dinner service begins with pickup between 8:00 and 8:30 PM.

Can I attend just the tango show without dinner?

Yes, there is an option for show-only tickets with pickup between 9:15 and 9:45 PM.

Are drinks included during the dinner & tango show?

If you select dinner, wines and soft drinks are included along with your meal.

Is Café de los Angelitos wheelchair accessible?

Yes, both transportation options and the venue are wheelchair accessible.

How long does the tango show last?

The evening typically lasts several hours including dinner and performance.

Do I get a private table at Café de los Angelitos?

Yes, individual tables are guaranteed for your party.

What’s included

Your evening includes hotel pickup and drop-off in Buenos Aires, entry to Café de los Angelitos with reserved individual table seating, a full tango show accompanied by live music, optional gourmet dinner with wines or soft drinks if selected, plus coffee or tea before heading back late into the night.