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Cafe Tu Tu Tango - Orlando
Cafe Tu Tu Tango - Orlando
  • Address:
    8625 International Drive
    Orlando, FL 32819
    Neighborhood:
    I Drive / Sand Lake
  • Cuisine:
    Tapas / Small Plates
    Price: $30 and under

Cafe Tu Tu Tango - Orlando Details

  • Dining Style: Casual Dining
  • Website: http://www.cafetututango.com
  • Email: orlando@cafetututango.com
  • Phone: (407) 248-2222
  • Hours of Operation: Lunch Daily: 11:30am - 5:00pm; Dinner: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday: 5:30pm - 11:00pm; Tuesday: 5:30pm - 1:00am; Friday - Saturday: 5:30pm - 12:00am
  • Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
  • Cuisine: Tapas / Small Plates
  • Executive Chef: Tiffany Sawyer
  • Dress Code: Casual Dress
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
  • Additional Details: Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies)
  • Private Party Facilities: The following semi-private dining sections are available:

    Canvas Area: Seats 40
    Palette Area: Seats 60
    Artisan Area: Seats 100
    These require a pre-set party.
  • Private Party Contact: Troy A. Wilson (407) 496-8931
  • Entertainment: Watch local artists paint and create live during lunch and dinner.

    Featuring nightly spontaneous entertainment. Anything from Belly Dancers, Flamenco Dancers, Bolivian Dancers, Tap Dancers, Tribal Dancers, etc.

    Tuesday nights spotlight a Live Band from 9:00 - midnight.

Getting there

  • Cross Street: Sand Lake
  • Public Transit: Lynx #"s 8, 38, 42
    more info at www.golynx.com

    I-Ride Trolley Red Line stop 20
    more info at www.iridetrolley.com
  • Parking: Valet
  • Parking Details: Complimentary Valet is available on Friday and Saturday nights.
A word from Cafe Tu Tu Tango - Orlando
Set in a Spanish Artist's loft, CAFÉ TU TU TANGO evokes a time when artists found inspiration and community in sharing food, drink and philosophy with one another. The bohemian lifestyle fashioned life as a grand celebration, a feast of the senses to be shared and treasured. Together, artists found… kinship over meals shared, over drink, music, and conversation.

One of the things that truly makes CAFÉ TU TU TANGO unique is our menu. Not only does our scratch kitchen serve up creative fare that captures exotic flavors from around the world, but we do so with appetizer-style portions that are meant to be shared. Choose an array of dishes for your table, and let the party enjoy them communally. Experience a spectrum of the world's most tantalizing tastes together. Savor both the food and the company. This is what life is all about. Come in and join the party!Continued
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Diner Reviews
  • "We stayed a week in Orlando and this was our best find. A great atmospheric bar/restaurant where artists paint and their work goes up on the walls for sale. The food was amazing, on a tapas style theme. Good sized portions, very family friendly and the serving staff were excellent and really knew their menu and were enthusiastic about it. I had a tarot card reading, we spoke with the artists and even bought some of their work. and my husband danced with a belly dancer. It provided a refreshing change to all the theme parks and their restaurants. Would recommend it to anyone going to Orlando."
    Dined on 4/17/2014
  • "I felt that the food was simply "okay" and it would have probably worked if the service had been good. Our waitress was very sweet but after the initial round of drinks, everything practically came to a halt. When we ordered the banana pie or pizza for dessert, we waited for over 20 minutes and she barely came near us. She was serving a table of six that came in after us and were able to leave before us. We asked for water several times and out of about five times, she refilled once. It was a mediocre evening at best but personally I wouldn't recommend it to anyone. The idea is very nice with the tapas feel but we were not really impressed with any of the food. "
    Dined on 4/17/2014
  • "It was a wonderful experience and the food was great! My only criticism was the enforced valet parking. I thought it was strange that all these parking spaces- surrounding the restaurant- we're available but I had to turn my car over to a valet attendent who parked my vehicle in the space across from the valet stand. Then when I wanted to leave, I had to wait 15 minutes for the valet because he had the car keys. If I had parked myself, I would have had my car keys, walked 30ft to my car, and could have left with my family (with children) right away."
    Dined on 4/15/2014
  • "The decor is very entertaining and engaging for children. The staff was very accommodating too. The noise level is a bit intense, but it adds to the liveliness and drowns out the occasional crying child. The food was excellent and a few offerings were acceptable for kids. All in all, a really fun place."
    Dined on 4/15/2014
  • "This is a terrific experience. However, it's best when you have at least 3+ people so you can get a maximum of dishes and really taste a number of plates. Food is really great and service is always phenomenal."
    Dined on 4/14/2014
  • "Family of 5 from out of town loves to dine in locally/privately owned establishments. Dislike chains. Loved TuTU. love artwork and artist."
    Dined on 4/14/2014
  • "Enjoyed dinner here and watching the artists at work. The shrimp was AMAZING."
    Dined on 4/13/2014
  • "We went to Cafe Tu Tu Tango for my niece's 21st birthday and had a blast! Great food, entertainment and sangria! Definitely one of my new favorites."
    Dined on 4/11/2014
  • "Just moved to the area and this place is a dream come true. Outstanding food. tried 12+ different things and NOTHING was even mediocre - everything was great. Banana caramel pizza dessert is UNREAL. Salmon burgers, mac and cheese and the mango ribs were so good. Outstanding place."
    Dined on 4/12/2014
  • "The mix and the variety of different music with the restaurant's original theme does not necessarily fit well ."
    Dined on 4/10/2014
  • "I'm a Bostonian who dined here while on vacation and what a pleasant surprise this place wise. The vibe we cool with the local artwork and the in house artist who was making art right there. Service was friendly and attentive without being in your fact. Our server's recommendations were spot on! The food and drinks were delicious with lots of great flavor and portion sizes were spot on for tapas sizes. If I lived on Orlando I would frequent this spot!"
    Dined on 4/1/2014
  • "Great small plates - food is good, but the restaurant is just different and vibrant. Worth going - fun!"
    Dined on 4/9/2014
  • "Food was good- not outstanding as others have denoted it to be; however, prices were reasonable. Good variety of food choices and could accommodate any palate."
    Dined on 4/9/2014
  • "A great change from typical Disney Fare! We have been dining here for many years. and it remains as good as ever. Such a variety of food. The small plates allow for much sampling. Great service, innovative, wonderful dishes and a fun atmosphere!"
    Dined on 3/26/2014
  • "We ate at Tu Tu Tango Cafe all three nights we were in Orlando. We were amazed by all the choices for dinner which all were so good! Save room for dessert too because they are great!"
    Dined on 3/24/2014
  • "Each dish was very good. If your adventurous at all you have to try this. Don't plan on relaxing into comfort though, this place has succumbed to the cheap furniture craze as well."
    Dined on 3/24/2014
  • "Enjoyed this with the family. We ordered several rounds of small plates and left stuffed! We told the kids it was a chance to try new things and that you earned a point for each new thing you tried! Then they "won" dessert for their efforts! Fun for families or couples or even a girls night! Eclectic art everywhere and lively music!"
    Dined on 3/25/2014
  • "Always fun entertainment and great art to look at while enjoying a variety of tapas! Always get our Tarot Card reading, too! :-)"
    Dined on 3/24/2014
  • "OMGHEEEE, we heart our servers! I totally forgot their names but they were professional & friendly."
    Dined on 3/22/2014
  • "This was our first time to the restaurant and we were looking forward to trying out dishes we never had before. The food was fantastic! Great items with great flavors. Sadly we couldn't get more forks to save our lives apparently even after asking 2 different servers."
    Dined on 2/15/2014
  • "Great for art lovers. Great section of appetizers to share. A bit loud but it's great for hanging out. Drinks were average."
    Dined on 3/22/2014
  • "Food is always great here. Sevice is alwayd top notch."
    Dined on 3/22/2014
  • "Had a great time and truly enjoyed not only the food but the vibe. Appreciate the opportunity to see some of the local artisits at work. A great experience - not just a place to eat ..."
    Dined on 3/19/2014
  • "I was only in Flordia for the weekend and I heard from a friend this place had a great food. I was overly pleased the ambulance is awesome they have an artist there painting and selling his work. The food was amazing!"
    Dined on 3/21/2014
  • "A great selection of small plates and interesting drinks in a venue with lots of art, lots of energy and lots of sound. Very enjoyable but not for a quiet, romantic evening."
    Dined on 3/19/2014
  • "This is a one of a kind place. We got there for dinner, everything is tapas size plates. We were a group of four which allowed us to actually order eight different items and share them all. Everything we had was hot and yummy. The noise level can get a little intense but it is part of the charm. They have a belly dancer and a fortune teller ready to entertain.....they were great.....give this place a try, be open to trying lots of menu items and have fun"
    Dined on 3/17/2014
  • "This is one of my favorite restaurants on I-drive. I have coming to this restaurant for almost 15 years. It's always fun and I have never had someone not enjoy it. It's entertaining and yummy! Something for everyone!"
    Dined on 3/9/2014
  • "Loved the artistic ambiance at Tu Tu Tango. Lots of interesting and yummy menu choices, as well Loved the Argentinian Steak with Chimichurri, and the Jalapeno Mac & Cheese, as well as the Guava Ribs. The Felafel was also delish. Can't wait to go back and try some other dishes! I think it is probably even more fun to go at night, when the place is in full swing with the artists and entertainment. We were there at lunch, and the best thing about that was it was quieter, and not as crowded."
    Dined on 3/17/2014
  • "Comp valet parking. Made a reservation online in comments or request I put celebrating a Birthday and aniversary. Got there half hour early and was able to be seated right away. Wobbly table, stuck in a corner with a broken light bulb, was given flash lights to see menu. All menu items are appetizer portions. Was told by waiter there were 4 kitchens and everything came out quickly so we could order throughout the meal and plates would come out quickly. Not the case, took 20min per plate. Food tasted good but the experience and about $75 later for two people no so great. A simple happy birthday or aniversary comment would have been nice. I don't ever mind spending money if both food and service are great and was not the case here."
    Dined on 3/15/2014
  • "This was my second time dining here and it will definitely not be my last. The food was great and the small plate concept is awesome for being able to sample many things. The chimmichurri steak skewers were so tender, the gauva glazed bbq ribs were tasty and the southwest chicken and gaudi flatbreads were awesome. For dessert, the chocolate calzone and rocky road pie thing were a great way to end a great meal. While there is a pretty standard menu, I also enjoy that there are additional items that change from time to time. The ambiance is fun and funky, displaying pieces by local artist that are for purchase. The belly dancer is always a cool entertainment offering as well."
    Dined on 3/12/2014
  • "My girlfriend introduced me to Tu Tu Tango about a year ago, and it is now a staple every time I go to Orlando. I live in Tampa, and sometimes want to drive to Orlando just to visit this restaurant. The atmosphere is amazing, everything is supporting local artists and all fresh items on the menu. I love EVERYTHING about this place."
    Dined on 3/15/2014
  • "CAFE TU TU TANGO IS A FUN DIFFERENT DINING EXPERIENCE. THE FOOD IS AMAZING! I CAN'T WAIT TO GO BACK! IT IS IN THE HEART OF THE ORLANDO TOURIST SCENE, SO THAT ISN'T MUCH FUN DRIVING IN, BUT IT IS WELL WORTH IT. THE SANGRIA IS AMAZING!"
    Dined on 3/15/2014
  • "As a first timer I was skeptical about the tapas menu. But to my surprise the portions were perfect!! The dynamic shrimp is highly recommended!! I would definitely revist this place when I return to Orlando!"
    Dined on 3/15/2014
  • "Conversation, good food, friends or those you want to be...bring them here. We have been visiting TuTu since we saw it on Rachel Rays "Orlando on $40 -day" years ago."
    Dined on 3/14/2014
  • "Tapas dishes are prepared as you order them, some fast some slow so you need to order correctly for food to come out to your table."
    Dined on 3/13/2014
  • "Whenever I visit Orlando I always make a trip to Tu Tu Tango - the food is always fresh and varied and the vibe is totally not touristy. This visit was no exception - great food delivered in small plates which gives you the opportunity to try many things. The different sangrias are delicious - would totally recommend the sparkling, Staff is very attentive and the place is always hopping with local artists and performers - will continue to return every time I can!"
    Dined on 3/2/2014
  • "This is an energetic and artsy place that is great for a group dinner and drinks."
    Dined on 3/9/2014
  • "There were three of us at dinner. Our only regret was that we were only able to order 5 different tapas. There were so many others that we wanted to try. I found the alligator bites only so-so but my two dinner companions loved them (I would have preferred less breading to get more of the flavor of the alligator) I personally liked the guava pork ribs and loved the jalapeno mac & cheese. For dessert the three of us shared the chocolate lollipops and the chocolate calzone -- both were awesome. The outdoor patio was great."
    Dined on 3/8/2014
  • "Nothing-special food; AWOL server. Not coming back."
    Dined on 3/7/2014
  • "The tapas plates are great and the waitstaff knows the menu well and gave great advice directing us to their best dishes...and away from other dishes...great place to go with a group o fpeople."
    Dined on 2/10/2014
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