Tango Sur

There's a cute little Argentine steakhouse near my house called Tango Sur that I decided to check out the other day.

Image 1. Delicious bread

We were served with bread and butter upon arrival. The bread was perfect; crisp on the outside. soft and glutenous on the inside.

To start off, we ordered two beef and cheese empanadas. They were $2 a piece and a good size. You could choose between beef, ham, chicken, or spinach.

Image 2. Beef and cheese empanada

You guys. This might be the best empanada I have ever had. It came with a side of chimichurri, which complemented the empanada quite well. The dough was spread pretty thin so you could get your money's worth of filling, and the sealed edges were perfectly fried and crisp. No complaints here.

Now for my entree, I went for the breaded veal and potatoes. I always feel sadder than I usually do when I opt to eat a baby animal. Let us have a moment of silence for the calf who suffered an untimely death to satisfy my carnivorous urges.

Image 3. Veal and potatoes

The veal was great quality, and it was prepared expertly. However, this kind of dish just isn't my cup of tea. Both the veal and the potatoes were seasoned minimally with salt and pepper, with a couple lemon wedges to go with it. Though I enjoyed it, I wanted to ask for ketchup and/or hot sauce SO BADLY, but I didn't because I didn't want to hurt their feelings. I am a proponent of pretty extreme flavors, which unfortunately, this didn't deliver. I actually had some left to take home with me, which is unheard of, because I don't believe in leftovers (I'm a true believer in stuffing my face until there is no more food left. I don't recommend subscribing to this philosophy). I actually ended up finishing my leftovers off the next day with liberal amounts of ketchup and Sriracha. ;)

But really, the food is impeccable (at least to my knowledge), and I know that about 90% of the human population prefers their food blander than I like mine. I will definitely be going back since it is so close (less than a mile away! A nice walk when the weather warms up), but I think I will be trying something else next time.

Tango Sur

3763 N Southport Ave

Chicago, IL 60613

(773) 477-5466

http://folklorechicago.com/tangosur/index.html