Tango Restaurant
Arlington, MA 02474
Phone: (781) 443-9000
- Price:
- $$
- Cross Street:
- Medford Street
- Hours:
- Sun-Thur 5pm-10pm, Fri-Sat 5pm-11pm
Editorial Review for Tango Restaurant – by Citysearch Editors
The Scene
Local couples and South American expats turn out in droves to devour reasonably priced, authentic Argentinean cuisine served in large portions. In between courses, patrons enjoy a unique, colorful atmosphere created by an abundance of imported Latin art and music. Those unfamiliar with Argentine wines wisely allow their capable, bilingual waiters to recommend selections from the restaurant's intriguing, affordable list. On weekends, expect a wait for seating at one of the benches out front.
The Food
Fans of carnivore-friendly Argentine cuisine appreciate the authenticity of the house parrillada. Tango's take on the national dish -- an epic assortment of rich beef, pork and chicken parts -- isn't for the meek. The less brave order delectably seasoned steaks made from grass-fed cattle or one of an assortment of fish or pasta dishes. For dessert, try the deliciously eggy flan (opt for a dollop of caramel on top) or a jelly roll made with fresh peaches.
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Insider Tips
Where to SitThe restaurant doesn't have the best air conditioning system. On humid evenings, ask for a table near the front door, which is in constant motion and affords a slight breeze.
Know Before You GoLeave the vegan in your life at home. Only a few basic salads are offered, and a table that isn't covered in meat is an oddity.
The ExtrasCatering services are available as well as a private dining room that can fit up to 50 people--call ahead for reservations.
User Reviews for Tango Restaurant
05/13/2008 Posted by vero2008
As someone who enjoys dining at Tango, I'd like to clarify on the dessert mentioned by another reviewer. The dessert served at Tango is a traditional flan con dulce de leche, Argentine-style. The flan's texture is authentic, as is the dulce de leche that accompanies it--a very thick caramel that is delicious. A dollop of this is served on the side, as a perfect accompaniment to the flan. Delicious!
12/31/2007 Posted by thiii
The New Year's Eve prix fix meal offered a good variety of selections. For our appetizer we had their wonderfully light, flaky empanadas. These are small meat or vegetable filled little pocket pies. Generous fillings, amazing crusts. A MUST! Salad came with an unexpected surprise of 3 grilled shrimp on the plate. It had an assortment of fresh greens and sliced tomatoes, paper thin sliced red onions, and a (too small) dab of delicious mustard vinegarette. The mushroom soup almost seemed canned? I give them the benefit of a doubt. The swordfish was grilled nicely and just a bit dry. The marinade/sauce was pleasantly lemon with a tasty zing to it. My Medallon of Filet mignon with pimienta sauce was off-the-charts excellent! It was served very thick, perfectly medium-rare in a wonderful buttery, black pepper corn sauce. They provide beautifully tooled steak knives. The filet was so tender you could cut if with a fork with a perfect balance of firmness on the outside and silkiness on the inside. This was one of the best I've ever had. The Tango fries (similar to scalloped potatoes but without a sauce) were slightly crispy, mostly tender, nicely seasoned. Nice with the filet. The colorful roasted vegetables were firm and full of flavor. Dessert offered a small slice of dark chocolate cake in dark chocolate frosting. Just okay. I had the flan (a very popular Latin custard-like dessert with a caramel sauce). Just like the creme brule I recently had at another local restaurant, this flan failed. The custard was curdled with a scrambled-egg-like texture, A BIG NO-NO! It's supposed to be smooth and glassy. The caramel sauce was low on flavor. But, they added a glob of some other kind of caramel on top that was thick like peanut butter and you couldn't dip into it on its own. You had to push it off to the side of the plate and struggle with it to get a small bite. I would think twice about dessert . I still recommend Tango. The empanadas, the steak, and sides, tops!
Pros: Delicious food! Nice atmosphere.
Cons: Inexperienced waiters, slow, forgot soup
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