What's included in the dinner at El Mercado?

A three-course meal at the Faena Hotel's El Mercado restaurant, plus soft drinks. Wine and champagne are served during the Rojo Tango show separately.

Are alcoholic drinks included?

Yes. Terrazas Malbec and Chardonnay wines plus Baron B champagne are included throughout the cabaret show, along with soft drinks.

What time does the experience start?

Private transfer pickup begins at 8 pm from your hotel. Dinner follows, then the Rojo Tango show begins after dinner service concludes.

How do I get back to my hotel?

Your driver provides private transfer service both ways—they'll collect you at 8 pm and return you directly to your hotel after the show ends.

Can I skip dinner and just attend the tango show?

This package is a complete experience bundling dinner and the show with transfers. Contact the supplier to inquire about show-only alternatives.

Is there a dress code?

Smart casual is recommended. The 1900s cabaret setting encourages elegant attire—blazers and dresses are common among attendees.

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Skip the Line: Dinner at El Mercado and Rojo Tango Show Ticket

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Buenos Aires, Argentina

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About this activity

Experience Buenos Aires' most iconic cultural evening with a private transfer, three-course dinner at the Faena Hotel's El Mercado, and an exclusive Rojo Tango cabaret performance featuring live orchestra and professional dancers. This curated experience combines fine dining with Argentina's most celebrated tango tradition in an authentic 1900s-style venue.

Pick up private transfer. The driver will pick up passengers at 8 pm to thier hotel.

Passengers will have dinner at The Mercado Restaurant located at the Faena Hotel - 3 course meals - soft drinks included.

After the elegant dinner passengers will be guided to the Rojo Tango Cabaret (the place is set as a cabaret from the 1900s where tango was in its Auge as an artistic expression of Argentines) All passengers will enjoy the most famous and exclusive Tango show from Buenos Aires. Live orchesta and its professional Tango artists. Passengers will enjoy drinks with alcohol throughout the show - wines Terrazas Malbec and Shardonai - Shampagne Baron B and soft drinks. At the end of the show the driver will take you directly to your hotel in private service transfer.

Highlights

✓Private hotel-to-hotel transfers included
✓Three-course dinner at prestigious Faena Hotel restaurant
✓Live orchestra and professional tango performers at Rojo Tango
✓Premium drinks package: Terrazas wines, Baron B champagne, soft drinks
✓Skip-the-line cabaret access to Buenos Aires' most exclusive show
✓Intimate 1900s cabaret atmosphere during tango's artistic golden age

Insider tips

★Arrive at your hotel 15 minutes early on show night—the private driver will coordinate pickup timing
★Rojo Tango's dress code is smart casual; many locals wear blazers or elegant dresses to match the vintage cabaret ambiance
★The three-course dinner pairs perfectly with Terrazas Malbec—don't skip the wine pairings offered during the meal
★Request a table with stage views during check-in at El Mercado for optimal tango viewing later in the evening

Good to know

•Duration is 3 hours total (dinner + show + transfers); plan for approximately 5 hours door-to-door including pickup/dropoff
•Soft drinks and premium alcoholic beverages included throughout; no additional drink purchases necessary
•Private transfer pickup begins at 8 pm from your hotel; confirm your accommodation details 24 hours prior
•Show runs nightly; dinner service is seated; arrive punctually as reservations are fixed
•Not wheelchair accessible (cabaret venue uses original 1900s layout with stairs); contact supplier if mobility assistance needed

Who it's for

Culture enthusiasts seeking authentic Buenos Aires heritage and live tango traditionsCouples looking for an elegant, romantic evening combining dining and cabaretFirst-time visitors wanting a curated introduction to tango history and fine diningTravelers seeking skip-the-line access to the city's most exclusive evening experience

Best time to visit

Evening performances run year-round, departing at 8 pm. Attend during Buenos Aires' autumn (March–May) or spring (September–November) for comfortable evening weather; summer (December–February) is hot but still operates normally.