Tango Sur (Chicago)

This is one of my favorite restaurants in Chicago.

Tango Sur is an Argentinian steakhouse and restaurant in Lakeview (at Southport and Grace). Their specialty is Argentinian-style steak, which means sizable slabs of meat (mostly beef, although pork meats and chicken are also available), very lightly seasoned, charcoal grilled and served with simple garnishes (salad and chimichurri sauce). They also offer a few traditional entrees popular in Argentina (you may notice some italian influence). My recommendation is to get only appetizers and items from the grill. I've been disappointed when venturing onto the more elaborate dishes. The Provoletta appetizer and Longaniza side are quite outstanding. Notable beef cuts are Entraña, Churrasco and Vacío. You can get a sampling by ordering the Parillada.

For dinner, ambiance is quite intimate, ideal for a date. For lunch, the place is much more lively and family or group-friendly, especially in summer when their is outside seating. Don't forget to bring your favorite wine since this is a BYOB restaurant!