La Confitería Ideal

Most of the waiters at La Confitería Ideal have been serving there for over 30 years, so you can count on excellent service and authenticity at this café and tango haven. With tango classes every day, a milonga, and tango shows, this café has whatever tango experience you are looking for…unless, of course, your are looking for a big, Broadway-style production. Tango here is as authentic and rooted as the ancient building, but it is adapted to meet the needs of diverse tourists. The tango teachers speak Spanish, English, German, French, Portuguese, and perhaps a few others, so if it is only language that is holding you back, go for it! If class goes well, take off those training wheels and go to the almost daily milongas where you will meet some great Argentine dancers. There are two different tango shows; on Friday it is “Milonguísimo” and on Saturday it is “Café Tango.” Both shows have the option of dinner beforehand. They are quality shows with quality dancers, but they do lack the big stage, fancy lights, and general sparkle found at some other shows. If you are searching for an authentic tango experience, and want to meet Argentines along the way, this is the show and milonga to see.