La Cumparsita Tango Bar
La Cumparsita Tango Bar is a tango dinner-show venue in San Telmo with live tango performances, traditional Argentine cuisine, and a tourist-focused production. The setup runs intimate dinner theater format with the tango show as the main draw.
Where to stay near La Cumparsita Tango Bar
Hotels and rentals within walking distance.
What to Expect
A tango dinner-show venue with live performances and Argentine cuisine. Tourist-focused production.
Tango dinner-show venue with theatrical production.
Live tango orchestra and dancers
Smart casual to dressy
Tourists wanting tango show experience, special occasions, and travelers on a more moderate budget than the Faena.
Cards (all major), cash (ARS), USD accepted
Price Range
Show with dinner ARS 35,000-65,000, drinks-only ARS 15,000-25,000
Show ~$30-55/~27-49 EUR with dinner, ~$13-21/~12-19 EUR drinks-only
Hours
Daily shows at 9 PM and 11 PM
Insider Tip
Reservations help during peak tourist season. The dinner option provides a complete experience. Less expensive than the Faena's Rojo Tango while delivering similar production quality.
Full Review
La Cumparsita Tango Bar occupies a building in San Telmo with the layout running intimate dinner theater format. The setup includes a central stage for the tango performances, tables arranged for sightlines, and a kitchen handling Argentine cuisine across multiple courses. Capacity sits at around 150-200 patrons in a configuration designed for proper show viewing.
The show programming runs full tango productions with live orchestra and professional dancers. Quality is solid for the price tier, with the production representing reasonable value compared to the more expensive Rojo Tango at the Faena.
The pricing is more accessible than the top tango show venues. Full show with dinner at ARS 35,000-65,000 per person, drinks-only entry at ARS 15,000-25,000. The Argentine peso volatility affects these numbers; check current USD equivalents before booking.
The crowd is heavily international tourists, with the venue specifically catering to the broader tourist demographic rather than the upscale visitor segment that Rojo Tango targets. The atmosphere is theatrical and tourist-friendly. Service handles English routinely.
The Neighborhood
San Telmo is the historic colonial neighborhood of Buenos Aires, with cobbled streets, antique markets, traditional tango venues, and a mix of preserved old-Buenos-Aires aesthetic and trendy contemporary bars. La Cumparsita sits in San Telmo near the tango show venue cluster.
Getting There
Metro C or E lines to Independencia, then walking. Uber from Microcentro takes 10-15 minutes at ARS 1,500-3,000. Walking from Plaza de Mayo takes 15-20 minutes.
Address
Chile 302, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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