Café de los Angelitos

Politicians and artists once haunted the corners of this old café, nowadays occupied by hungry diners and tourists looking for a slice of classic Buenos Aires.  Founded in 1890, this café was frequented by the most famous figures in Argentine tango—Carlos Gardel, José Razzano, Florencio Parravicini—and today it has an excellent tango show in  honor of their memory.  Don’t be put off by the Café label; this tango show boasts a large, recently renovated stage.  Dinner is served at long, buffett style tables and the menu highlights what is best about Argentine cuisine and includes an excellent selection of Argentine wines.  If you don’t feel like Argentine food, the neighborhood of Congreso if known for its excellent Japanese food—the ambassador of Japan comes here to dine!  The show lasts an hour and a half and has a live orchestra of six musicians (all women), singers, and ten first-class tango dancers.