Tango Shows
Professional tango dancers perform beside the tables at regular intervals, with some reviews noting shows every 10–15 minutes.
La Casa Del Tango Restaurant & Bar
DIFC
La Casa Del Tango is an Argentinian restaurant, bar and dance studio in DIFC, combining steaks and dishes such as empanadas with live tango performances. It suits a date, celebration or business lunch when you want dinner with a regular dance show rather than a quiet meal.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
315 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Business Lunch
The business lunch is repeatedly praised for value, with options at 99 or 149 dirhams and generous portions.
Steaks
Several diners specifically enjoyed tender, well-prepared steak and grilled mains, including tenderloin and fish.
Argentinian Flavours
Argentinian diners describe the food as authentic, with empanadas mixtas and mate lemonade singled out as especially enjoyable.
Interior
The theatre-like, Latin-inspired interior is spacious, stylish and romantic, making the setting part of the experience.
Warm Service
Reviews describe attentive service, including staff who explained dish contents, accommodated dietary requests and checked on orders.
Vegan Adaptation
The kitchen adapted the mushroom risotto to make it vegan, giving plant-based diners a useful option.
What to Eat at La Casa Del Tango Restaurant & Bar How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For La Casa Del Tango Restaurant & Bar, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of La Casa Del Tango Restaurant & Bar, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 2
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Churros Net +3
“Had the pleasure of having a Business lunch here at Tango. Superb decor, must be amazing at night and also delicious food. Especially the Churros.”
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“Had the pleasure of having a Business lunch here at Tango. Superb decor, must be amazing at night and also delicious food. Especially the Churros.”January 2023
“Loved the starter salad and churros”July 2022
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Business lunch deal Net +2
“We had business lunch deal which was great there are two options to pick from.”
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“We had business lunch deal which was great there are two options to pick from.”December 2023
“Business lunch @99AED - probably best one in DIFC. Brilliant service and ambience, super tasty food, juicy tender steak and they had lunch promo of 50% for dessert - absolutely 11 out of 10.”February 2024
Honorable mentions (19)
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Apple cake Net +1
“Beef carpaccio was banging!! Also tried the steak, fish, churros and apple cake - nothing disappointed.”
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“Beef carpaccio was banging!! Also tried the steak, fish, churros and apple cake - nothing disappointed.”December 2023
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Asado roast Net +1
“I visited La Casa Del Tango on a Sunday where they served their special Asado roast. The roast comes in a skillet full of tender meat, grilled tomatoes, crispy baked potatos and seasoned with sprigs of Rosemary.”
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“I visited La Casa Del Tango on a Sunday where they served their special Asado roast. The roast comes in a skillet full of tender meat, grilled tomatoes, crispy baked potatos and seasoned with sprigs of Rosemary.”July 2022
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Beef carpaccio Net +1
“Beef carpaccio was banging!! Also tried the steak, fish, churros and apple cake - nothing disappointed.”
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“Beef carpaccio was banging!! Also tried the steak, fish, churros and apple cake - nothing disappointed.”December 2023
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Brunch set menu Net +1
“We had a brunch set menu with the unlimited starter can choose from the menu, 1 main course & desserts.”
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“We had a brunch set menu with the unlimited starter can choose from the menu, 1 main course & desserts.”July 2022
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Empanada Net +1
“I ordered empanada, Fugazzeta and a few delicious Argantine dishes as appetizers and cocktails as drinks. appetizers were delicious, also the staff told me the contents of the dishes, I also watched the Tango show and I was amazed.”
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“I ordered empanada, Fugazzeta and a few delicious Argantine dishes as appetizers and cocktails as drinks. appetizers were delicious, also the staff told me the contents of the dishes, I also watched the Tango show and I was amazed.”June 2022
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Empanadas mixtas Net +1
“I want to say how much I liked empanadas mixtas, it's the best , really Argentinian style.”
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“I want to say how much I liked empanadas mixtas, it's the best , really Argentinian style.”July 2022
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Ensalada mixta Net +1
“Even being vegan and not having too many options, they have modified and adapted the mushroom risotto to veganize it, I highly recommend it 💚 the ensalada mixta even if simple, it has an amazing taste.”
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“Even being vegan and not having too many options, they have modified and adapted the mushroom risotto to veganize it, I highly recommend it 💚 the ensalada mixta even if simple, it has an amazing taste.”September 2022
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Executive menu Net +1
“It’s great when an experiment goes well, so it was wonderful to enjoy a very tasty executive menu at this restaurant on the Gate Avenue in DIFC.”
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“It’s great when an experiment goes well, so it was wonderful to enjoy a very tasty executive menu at this restaurant on the Gate Avenue in DIFC.”May 2022
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Fugazzeta Net +1
“I ordered empanada, Fugazzeta and a few delicious Argantine dishes as appetizers and cocktails as drinks. appetizers were delicious, also the staff told me the contents of the dishes, I also watched the Tango show and I was amazed.”
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“I ordered empanada, Fugazzeta and a few delicious Argantine dishes as appetizers and cocktails as drinks. appetizers were delicious, also the staff told me the contents of the dishes, I also watched the Tango show and I was amazed.”June 2022
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Latino manhattan Net +1
“The cocktails are very impressive (the latino manhattan and Irish creme smoothie were my favorties) and so is the setting.”
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“The cocktails are very impressive (the latino manhattan and Irish creme smoothie were my favorties) and so is the setting.”June 2021
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Mushroom risotto Net +1
“Even being vegan and not having too many options, they have modified and adapted the mushroom risotto to veganize it, I highly recommend it 💚 the ensalada mixta even if simple, it has an amazing taste.”
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“Even being vegan and not having too many options, they have modified and adapted the mushroom risotto to veganize it, I highly recommend it 💚 the ensalada mixta even if simple, it has an amazing taste.”September 2022
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Provolone Net +1
“Great ambiance and decoration, food is great and the special lunch and brunch it’s a very good price/quality option, the provolone is outstanding.”
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“Great ambiance and decoration, food is great and the special lunch and brunch it’s a very good price/quality option, the provolone is outstanding.”June 2023
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Pumpkin soup Net +1
“Had the pumpkin soup - was lip-smacking.”
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“Had the pumpkin soup - was lip-smacking.”August 2023
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Seabream with beans Net +1
“Main course I chose seabream with beans - was very good.”
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“Main course I chose seabream with beans - was very good.”August 2023
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Starter salad Net +1
“Loved the starter salad and churros”
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“Loved the starter salad and churros”July 2022
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Tenderloin steak Net +1
“I loved tenderloin steak! Just perfect 👍🏻.”
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“I loved tenderloin steak! Just perfect 👍🏻.”July 2022
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Truffle mushroom risotto Net +1
“The truffle mushroom risotto is to die for. Will go again for the risotto.”
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“The truffle mushroom risotto is to die for. Will go again for the risotto.”May 2023
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Yarbamate Net +1
“The best yarbamate I have ever tried.”
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“The best yarbamate I have ever tried.”September 2022
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Quinoa salad Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“Starter - Had the quinoa salad - was ok.”
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Drinks 2
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Irish creme smoothie Net +1
“The cocktails are very impressive (the latino manhattan and Irish creme smoothie were my favorties) and so is the setting.”
Positive 1Negative 0
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“The cocktails are very impressive (the latino manhattan and Irish creme smoothie were my favorties) and so is the setting.”June 2021
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Mate lemonade Net +1
“The empanadas and the mate lemonade are so good 🥰 I will definitely come back!”
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“The empanadas and the mate lemonade are so good 🥰 I will definitely come back!”July 2022
What to Avoid (1)
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Braised ribs Net −1
“How can any respectable chef mess up braised ribs??. They were so overcooked, the meat turned dry and fibrous. And to top it off, no salt!.”
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“How can any respectable chef mess up braised ribs??. They were so overcooked, the meat turned dry and fibrous. And to top it off, no salt!.”February 2024
Tips for a Better Visit
Book Ahead. Reserve in advance for busy performance nights; one Friday review found the restaurant fully booked.
Try Lunch. For a value-focused visit, ask about the business lunch: reviews mention 99 and 149 dirham options.
Sunday Asado. If available, try the Sunday Asado roast, served with tender meat, grilled tomatoes and crispy baked potatoes.
Check Music. If conversation or traditional atmosphere matters, check the music setup first; reviews range from quiet to loud DJ-led evenings.
Parking. A review reports complimentary valet parking in the adjacent Fattan Tower, with an entrance from there.
Ask Ingredients. Ask staff about dish contents and adaptations, particularly if you have dietary requirements; one diner received a veganised risotto.
Plan the visit
Practical details
North Zone, Gate Avenue - Unit 07
Trade Centre - DIFC, Dubai
Common Concerns
Loud Music
Music can be loud, and one diner found hip-hop from the DJ at odds with the tango and romantic atmosphere.
Smoking
One daytime diner reported smoking inside and smoke smell on the terrace.
Inconsistent Mains
One review reported dry, fibrous braised ribs and a steak cooked medium-well instead of requested medium-rare.
Limited Menu
A diner found the menu shortened because of a collaboration with two restaurants, reducing the available choice.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
99AED
business lunch
“Outstanding value for the money! Business lunch @99AED - probably best one in DIFC”Google review · February 2024
149 AED
business lunch
“Visited them for a business lunch at 149 AED”Google review · May 2023
10 AED
empanadas offer
“They had 10 AED empanadas offer for the DUBAI food festival also”Google review · May 2023
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The Bottom Line
La Casa Del Tango is an Argentinian restaurant, bar and dance studio in DIFC where the food shares attention with live tango. You can come for steak, empanadas, cocktails or brunch, then watch professional dancers perform close to the tables. Several diners describe the setting as romantic and theatre-like, making it a natural choice for a date, birthday or dinner with friends rather than a routine meal.
The business lunch is one of the clearest value plays in the reviews, with reported options at 99 and 149 dirhams. Diners have enjoyed tenderloin, seabream, pumpkin soup, provolone, churros and truffle mushroom risotto; the Sunday Asado roast is another named special. Vegan diners may be able to have the mushroom risotto adapted, though one review found the vegan dishes somewhat bland.
Expect the atmosphere to change with the timing. Daytime visits can be quiet, while evening and weekend entertainment may include tango, violin, singers or a DJ. Music is a recurring caution: some guests found it too loud, and one felt hip-hop spoiled the Argentine mood.
Smoking was also reported indoors and on the terrace. Reserve for busy show nights, and ask about valet parking in the adjacent Fattan Tower.