The Cafe Tortoni tango show is cheaper than some others in Buenos Aires so we didn't expect a huge spectacle. The setting (in the basement below the cafe) is fairly intimate but the show itself was very disappointing. Some of the performers seemed fairly talented, but the cheesy slapstick and pandering to tourists ("how many are here tonight from... USA?!?")... more

To say that the Tango Show was a huge disappointment is an understatement. The only reason, I rated this a "Poor" as opposed to a "Terrible" is because the musicians and two percussionists were outstanding. What kills this show is the dancers...if you can call them that. First of all, they were not very good. Second of all, they barely... more

We did not visit Cafe Tortoni for the tango show. Our previous vacation was to Vienna where cafe culture is quite popular and we visited a number of turn-of-the-century cafes. I thought this would be a good opportunity to contrast and compare. The architecture certainly is comparable. Tortoni is a gorgeous place with old original woodwork and artifacts on the... more

We went to watch a tango show. There wasn't actually much tango, the food was horrible and service bad. This is the ultimate tourist trap and the only entertainment was the look on my husband's face during the show! A couple on the same table as us sneaked out early. The hour cost us around £40 in total - ridiculous... more

small venuein the heart of the downtown district. It is about $60 per person and well worth it. Its not a flashy tourist trap. We ate beforehand at another place and came for the 11pm show. The singer was terrific and the dancers were so beautiful to watch. Service is great!!!!!! Ordered a tequila sunrise and got a triple!!!! The... more

We walked for hours to get to the famous Cafe Tortoni. When we arrived the wannabe bouncer at the door told us that they were too busy, and that they'd be closed for at least 30 minutes - keep in mind this was at 3:00pm or so. After a few minutes, he let us in, though the people behind us... more

Impressive space with good ambiance, but food/service/experience not worth writing home about. Quick service on food which was mediocre - same fare as any other tourist joint - and not a single table with a local customer. 100% tourist base. Not a must see, but if you have time to spare, come for lunch. Don't waste an evening on it. more

I went to Tortoni because I wanted to see a Tango Show in Bs As. I googled "presentación de tango" and one of my first results was Café Tortoni. So I made reservations on-line for the show, via e-mail, and a very helpful gentleman managed to not only put my name on the list but also provide me with other... more

We've been to Tortoni twice. We did not go there for the tango shows, so I cannot comment on the entertainment. We went there mostly because of the atmosphere. The first time we went -back in 2004- it was also my husband's first time in Argentina, so I wanted him to try a "bife de lomo" with all the trimmings.... more