Full Tango Sur menu and prices for 2026 — the Argentine steakhouse and parrilla at 3763 N. Southport Ave, Chicago. BYOB, wood-fired grill, empanadas from $4, steaks from $22. Below: the complete menu with prices, what to order, the mixed grill breakdown, and a comparison against other Chicago steakhouses.
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Mixed grill for two. Best value on the menu — includes chorizo, morcilla, short ribs, sirloin, and sweetbreads.
Grilled Argentine provolone cheese. Bubbling, lightly charred, served with oregano and olive oil. Order it.
Argentine sirloin. The most ordered single steak. Big flavor, generous portion.
Bring your own wine or beer. Glasses provided. No corkage fee. Biggest reason the total bill stays low.
Ranked by consistent appearance across Yelp, Google Reviews, TimeOut Chicago, and Chicago Tribune coverage. The parrilla (wood-fired grill) is the kitchen's heart — prioritize those cuts.
The Parrillada para Dos is widely regarded as the best-value order at Tango Sur. For around $55, two people get a full spread of Argentine parrilla cuts that would cost $80+ ordered individually. If you're visiting for the first time, this is the order.
Exact cuts in the platter can vary slightly by service — confirm with your server. Serves two adults generously, three light eaters. Best per-dollar option on the menu by a significant margin.
Everything below the main steak entrees. Empanadas at $4 each are the best low-price item on the menu. Remember: BYOB means no $15 cocktails inflating the bill.
Grilled Argentine provolone cheese, served bubbling with oregano and olive oil. Every parrilla in Argentina starts with provoleta, and Tango Sur does it right. Non-negotiable starter.
The mixed grill for two. Chorizo, morcilla, short ribs, sirloin or skirt steak, and sweetbreads from the wood-fired parrilla. More food, more variety, and better value than ordering individually.
Baked Argentine empanadas in four fillings: beef (carne), chicken (pollo), spinach-cheese (espinaca y queso), and ham-cheese (jamon y queso). Order two to three per person as a starter.
No liquor license. Bring your own wine, beer, or spirits. Glasses are provided. This is the single biggest reason Tango Sur punches so far above its price point — no $18 cocktails on the bill.
Argentine sirloin. The most ordered cut at any Argentine parrilla. Thick, flavorful, and well-suited to the wood-fire cooking method. Order it medium-rare (a punto).
Tango Sur does not take reservations. Expect waits of 45-90 minutes on Friday and Saturday evenings. Come early (before 6 PM) or late (after 9 PM) on weekends, or visit on a weeknight.
Tango Sur is an experience that rewards knowing the rules: no reservations, BYOB, cash-and-credit, and a sometimes-long wait that the food makes worthwhile.
Hours and policies may change. Confirm with the restaurant before visiting.
How Tango Sur's pricing stacks up against comparable Chicago steakhouse and churrascaria options. National-average and Chicago-market figures as of 2026.
| Category | Tango Sur | Gibson's Steakhouse | RPM Steak | Fogo de Chao |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Signature steak entree | ~$28–$34 | ~$55–$75 | ~$55–$75 | ~$69 (rodizio) |
| Starter / app | $4–$15 | $15–$22 | $18–$24 | Included |
| Typical dinner / person | ~$35–$55 | ~$80–$120 | ~$90–$130 | ~$69–$79 |
| Alcohol | BYOB | Full bar | Full bar | Full bar |
| Reservations | Walk-in only | Accepted | Accepted | Accepted |
| Cuisine style | Argentine parrilla | American | Italian-American | Brazilian churrascaria |
Comparison note: Gibson's and RPM Steak are upscale American-style steakhouses; Fogo de Chao is an all-you-can-eat Brazilian churrascaria. Tango Sur is Argentine parrilla style — wood-fired, with chimichurri. The BYOB policy is the key variable that makes Tango Sur the lowest total-bill option despite similar entree quality.
Tango Sur opened in 1997 in the Lakeview neighborhood of Chicago. For nearly three decades it has operated as an Argentine steakhouse and parrilla — a wood-fired grill restaurant in the tradition of the Argentine asado. The menu is built around fire: beef cuts grilled over wood, sausages, sweetbreads, and provoleta (grilled provolone cheese), served with house-made chimichurri.
The BYOB policy and walk-in-only format are deliberate features that define the experience. They keep costs low, the atmosphere casual, and the focus entirely on the food. The restaurant seats a relatively small number of guests, which drives the wait times on busy nights — but also the reason the kitchen can execute consistently at the level it does.
Tango Sur is consistently cited in Chicago food coverage as one of the best values in the city's steakhouse category.
If you're comparing Argentine and steakhouse options, or looking for related cuisines, these Menupedia pages cover the closest comparisons.
Quick answers to the questions visitors most commonly ask about Tango Sur: reservations, BYOB, pricing, what to order, and how it compares.
No. Tango Sur is a walk-in only restaurant. They do not accept reservations. Waits on weekends can reach 45–90 minutes, especially on Friday and Saturday evenings. Arriving before 6 PM or after 9 PM on weekends typically reduces wait time. Weekday evenings are generally easier to walk into quickly.
Yes. Tango Sur is a BYOB (Bring Your Own Bottle) restaurant — they do not have a liquor license and do not serve alcohol. Guests bring their own wine, beer, or spirits. There is a corkage setup — the staff will provide glasses. This is a large part of why Tango Sur is considered excellent value for a steakhouse-quality meal.
Based on widely documented pricing, a typical dinner at Tango Sur runs $35–$55 per person before drinks (BYOB). A single steak entree runs $22–$34; a shared mixed grill for two (Parrillada para Dos) runs around $55 for the platter. Appetizers (empanadas at $4 each, provoleta ~$13) and desserts (~$8–$9) add to that. Because it is BYOB, the total with wine is still lower than most comparable Chicago steakhouses.
The most-recommended items by reviewers across Yelp, Google, and Chicago food coverage are: the Provoleta (grilled Argentine provolone — a must-order starter), the Bife de Chorizo (Argentine sirloin — the classic parrilla cut), the Parrillada para Dos (mixed grill for two — the best value on the menu), and the Empanadas de Carne. The wood-fire grill is the center of the kitchen — anything off the parrilla is the priority order.
Tango Sur is located at 3763 N. Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60613, in the Lakeview/Wrigleyville neighborhood. The nearest CTA Red Line stop is Addison (1 block west). Street parking is available on Southport Ave and surrounding streets, though weekend evenings can be competitive.
Based on publicly documented hours, Tango Sur is typically open for dinner nightly — approximately 5 PM to 10 PM Sunday through Thursday and 5 PM to 11 PM on Friday and Saturday. Hours can shift seasonally. Confirm current hours via their official website at tangosur.com or by calling the restaurant directly before visiting.
Tango Sur is primarily a steakhouse and parrilla, so the menu skews heavily toward meat. That said, vegetarian-friendly options exist: the Empanada de Espinaca y Queso (spinach and cheese empanada), Provoleta (grilled Argentine provolone), the pasta dishes (which can often be ordered without meat), and the mixed salad and fries. It is not an ideal restaurant for vegetarians, but it is workable if you're with a group of mixed preferences.
Tango Sur serves Argentine cuisine, centered on the parrilla — a traditional Argentine wood-fired grill. The menu is built around grilled cuts of beef, pork sausage, sweetbreads, and chicken, accompanied by chimichurri, empanadas, and house-made pasta. Argentine cuisine has deep Italian immigrant influence, which shows in the pasta section. The cooking style is simple and fire-forward: quality meat, proper fire, salt, and chimichurri.
Tango Sur is widely considered one of Chicago's best values in the steakhouse category. Compared to high-end Chicago steakhouses (Gibson's, Maple & Ash, RPM Steak) where a steak entree runs $50–$80+, Tango Sur's $26–$34 range for comparable cuts is significantly lower. The BYOB policy amplifies this — a full dinner with wine at Tango Sur typically costs less than the wine bill alone at a comparable upscale steakhouse. The tradeoff: no reservations, often a wait, and a casual neighborhood-restaurant atmosphere rather than a fine-dining one.
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