The 300-seat culturally significant venue typically hosts one 1.5-hour show per night—featuring live performances of songs by famous tango artists. In addition to buying a show ticket, you can opt for a traditional Argentinian 3-course meal in the restaurant—expect classic fare such as juicy steaks and free-flowing red wine. Some visitor packages include pickup and drop-off at your hotel, too.
The tango show takes place beneath the bar-café, which is open starting at lunchtime. It’s decorated with antique tango memorabilia and photographs.
There’s a vegetarian option and a children’s menu if you choose to include the meal.
There are toilets inside the building.
Esquina Homero Manzi is on the corner of San Juan and Boedo, close to San Juan Mercado. It’s a bit outside of the city center but worth the trip. From the central neighborhood of San Telmo, it’s a 25-minute taxi ride or a 40-minute trip on a combination of buses 150A and 28C.
The performance venue is open daily. In classic Argentinian style, the show starts in the late evening—you’ll likely eat around 9pm. It might be worth having a snack earlier in the evening if you’re not used to nocturnal dining. You can go to the bar for food and drinks starting at lunch.
Buenos Aires is the world capital of tango dancing. There’s no better place to learn more about the art form than in this city. Enhance your knowledge on a visit to the World Tango Museum, which traces the history of the dance through colorful and informative exhibitions. It’s above Café Tortoni, a 150-year-old traditional coffee shop and restaurant—one of the oldest in Argentina.
