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Aljibe Tanguería: Buenos Aires Tango Experience
4.2
42 Ratings
Buenos Aires
Don’t miss out on our latest offering! Aljibe Tanguería is making its splash in Buenos Aires, joining the top-tier of the Argentinean Tango community. Our Tango establishment aims to cater to the diverse preferences of our patrons, unveiling an updated menu, fresh talent, and a unique approach.
Don’t miss out on our latest offering! Aljibe Tanguería is making its splash in Buenos Aires, joining the top-tier of the Argentinean Tango community. Our Tango establishment aims to cater to the diverse preferences of our patrons, unveiling an updated menu, fresh talent, and a unique approach.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Aljibe Tango - Experience an unforgettable evening in San Telmo, the oldest district in Buenos Aires and the birthplace of tango. At El Aljibe, a beautifully restored conventillo, immerse yourself in a unique cultural journey.
Before dinner, choose between an engaging tango class or a guided wine tasting led by expert sommeliers. Both activities…
- Aljibe Tango - Experience an unforgettable evening in San Telmo, the oldest district in Buenos Aires and the birthplace of tango. At El Aljibe, a beautifully restored conventillo, immerse yourself in a unique cultural journey.
Before dinner, choose between an engaging tango class or a guided wine tasting led by expert sommeliers. Both activities last about an hour and offer a delightful introduction to Argentine culture.
Dinner is served between 6:30 and 8:00 p.m., featuring a gourmet menu that blends traditional Argentine flavors with international cuisine.
At 8:15 p.m., the tango show begins. Enjoy live music from top tango and folk orchestras, captivating performances by four dance couples, and a stunning boleadoras demonstration—a traditional gaucho skill used for herding cattle.
This enchanting night is a celebration of Argentina’s music, dance, cuisine, and heritage—all in one venue.
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Aljibe Tango - Included MENU
STARTERS
- Knife-cut beef empanada with green and lemon soda
- Vegetable soup with celery, squash, zucchini, spinach, carrot, pumpkin cooked in its own broth.
- Cream of the day soup with croutons
MAIN COURSE
- Fresh pasta – Egg and semolina spaghetti with tomato sauce and fresh basil
- Grilled boneless chicken with sautéed vegetables
- Grilled mini sirloin steak with baked potatoes with fine herbs
DESSERT
- Ice cream with berries and Italian meringue
DRINKS
- ½ bottle of wine per person, water and soft drinks.
What's Included
- Tango Show
- Folklore Show
- Beverages (water, soft drinks, wine)
- 3-course dinner (if option selected)
- Tango Lesson (if option selected)
- Wine Tasting (if option selected)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
- Tango Show
- Folklore Show
- Beverages (water, soft drinks, wine)
- 3-course dinner (if option selected)
- Tango Lesson (if option selected)
- Wine Tasting (if option selected)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Transfers from/to Palermo Hotels or other areas. We will provide a meeting…
- Gratuities
- Transfers from/to Palermo Hotels or other areas. We will provide a meeting…
Additional Information
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- Dress code is smart casual
- Important: for Christmas and New Year’s Eve, the Tango House offers a special dinner and show. Please select the appropriate option when making the payment as the other options won’t be available.
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- Dress code is smart casual
- Important: for Christmas and New Year’s Eve, the Tango House offers a special dinner and show. Please select the appropriate option when making the payment as the other options won’t be available.
Location
Aljibe Tango
Balcarce
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.2
(42 Ratings)
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Peter
Jan 19, 2026
Excellent show, lots of variety, great musical and visual experience. Early show is a great option when needed. - Excellent show. Great musical and visual experience.
Highly recommended. Dinner was delicious. Early option worked out well.
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Karen_z
Nov 21, 2025
Exceeded expectations - A wonderful show that included about 8 dancers, one singer and a 4 piece band. The food was also very good.
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Miriam
Nov 14, 2025
Great tango night - Excellent service, from the arrival Camilo receiving with very kindness, Lysander our waiter gave us unbeatable service. The food is delicious and very well served. The wonderful musicians, the dance show, singers and boleas of the best. A highly recommended place, very complete for an unforgettable evening.
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Sally_d
Nov 13, 2025
Great Early dinner and Tango Show. - Was fantastic. Dinner was excellent, venue charming and show spectacular. Having an early dinner and show was helpful. And they even provided transportation! Highly recommend!
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Marianna7977
Sep 9, 2025
Aljibe Tango – A Highlight of Buenos Aires - We were picked up at our hotel around 6:30 in a mid-size bus. There was a little mix-up with two drivers arriving, but it was sorted quickly and didn’t cause any problems. The short 10-minute ride was pleasant, and we even met some fellow travelers, which made the evening more fun.
Upon arrival, we posed for a quick photo on stage before being seated at our table. Dinner was excellent—truly the best meal of our two-week trip. The empanadas were flavorful and could have been a meal on their own. The steak was a standout: perfectly medium, tender, and lean without being fatty. As Americans who eat plenty of steak, we were genuinely impressed. The Malbec wine paired beautifully.
The show itself was outstanding. Two pairs of tango dancers performed both as duets and all four together, and being in such an intimate venue meant we could really appreciate the intricate footwork. The gaucho dancing and bolo performance were unforgettable—fast, rhythmic, and unlike anything we’ve seen except perhaps Hawaiian fire dancers. The live music from the quartet and the young vocalist added depth to the experience.
We chose Aljibe because it offered an earlier showtime, which fit perfectly after a long travel day. In the end, it exceeded expectations. Between the excellent dinner, talented performers, and close-up atmosphere, this was a highlight of our time in Buenos Aires. Highly recommended.
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Elaine_c
Apr 9, 2025
Great show, nice food and great service. - Show was fantastic, food was good and the waiter service was exceptional. Pick up at hotel was on time and we had front view of the show.
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Profdewan
Feb 28, 2026
Good variety show - We opted for show and transport without dinner. So we cannot comment on the food. The show was an hour long with tango, and gaucho dance, singing, drums and orchestra. The performers were excellent. The place was crowded. The only problem is the layout of the tables made it difficult for people to see everything clearly. We were fine though. There was free bottle of wine of your choice and water. The transportation was smooth, but we had to wait a bit when being picked up. Overall a great experience.
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617matthewz
Nov 13, 2025
Fun, but avoid VIP option. - I would recommend this but not VIP option. The extra cost for VIP is not worth it. Dinner quality was good. Show was good. Also, it would be worth checking if really need the pickup option versus getting there yourself.
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Barbara_c
Dec 30, 2025
It was a bit hectic at... - It was a bit hectic at the ticket office. We had the tickets bought in advance via Viator and yet we had to queue together with people who had no tickets. Finally some people who bought tickets on the spot had better seats than we did. From where we sat it was a bit difficult to see the stage. It’s a massive tourist thing, even though the performers were really good
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Sabrinaanjum85
Oct 22, 2025
Great show service was not. - I arrived later than expected I did a package deal and the provided transportation was late so they hired an Uber for me to the show fine, stuff happens.
I was seated at a decent table close enough to the stage, was left waiting about 10 to 15 mins. Then I was given some bread, no olive oil or butter, despite me seeing every other table with it. I was told to scan a qr code for menu. I asked why other tables had physical menus, I was given a menu in English which is what I wanted with my package he explained it comes with 2 glasses of wine 🍷, appetizer, entree and dessert, awesome, I requested white wine, caprese salad, parm chicken, and flan for my dessert. So I'm left waiting again 15 to 20 mins finally my salad comes, but no wine so I inform server I never got my wine which everyone else had before appetizer, so he asked which I wanted again white wine. I received my entree. I was able to finish before the show started. Then I was given my 2nd glass of wine and my dessert. So before the show even ends I have a plate placed infront of me for the tip which I really didnt want to leave as I felt neglected most of the night so I said I didn't have any cash, keep in mind the show hadn't ended and I didn't get to see it now because I'm waiting for him to bring the card reader payment. So I leave 15,000 or 10 USD I was annoyed I didn't receive good service and felt like I wasn't treated as well as the others, I felt neglected and was pressured into tipping. I regret not just saying okay and leaving. The food was good, and the show was too.
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