02/08/09

Wonderful experience

by aforu

Tango Cafe makes you feel like you've come home! The food and drinks are amazing and so is the service. Liliana is an unforgettable woman and she won't forget you either!

• Pros: Ambience
• Cons: Parking around the area

09/07/08

Examples of the Latin American culture and gastronomy in one place!

by jdelgado4501

Excelent food, service and cultural activity. A special hub to learn about Latin American traditions and enjoy samples of the gastronomy!

Editorial Review by Christy Buena

by Contributor

Popular cafe features Argentinean pastries, sandwiches, empanadas, a warm atmosphere and specialty drinks.

12/19/06

My hope is that Tango keeps getting business without becoming TOO popular!

by chuckletrousers

The Tango Cafe is indeed one of the bright spots in Squirrel Hill. It's not corporate or mainstream (Starbucks) or ultra-hip (61c). It's completely unassuming and the staff and customers seem happy to be there.

There are two nooks in the front of the cafe, next to the front windows, that are perfect for someone waiting for a friend to walk down the sidewalk or for an English teacher grading papers. There are round-table Spanish lessons/conversations, an upright piano against one wall, and the occasional musical performance. I've even seen couples pushing the tables to one side in order to dance. Folks, the name of the cafe is warranted.

You all will note that I haven't even mentioned the coffee or the pastries, which are fine indeed. I just wish they were open later than 10 pm on weeknights.

--chuckletrousers

• Pros: Great for meeting a few friends before the movie at the Squirrel Hill cinema
• Cons: Busy traffic outside. Not enough room on the sidewalk for tables and chairs, though they are set outside in the summer.

01/29/06

Best place for a quality Espresso moment

by m_stolle

If you enjoy a good espresso, this is the best in town. Beats Prima Espresso. And they use real mugs! That always gets bonus points in my book. Everything in here just screams yummy and is the opposite of mass produced items commonly found at Starbucks and company.

05/06/04

guest

by susankroll

As a beginning Spanish student I found the tertulia very helpful. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, the people are friendly, and food and beverages very tasty.

02/11/04

Fantastic place

by amyerica

The Tango Cafe is one of my favorite hangouts. The atmosphere is warm, the food is great, and there are often interesting things going on. Highly recommended!

• Pros: Atmosphere, Inexpensive, Pastries