This is one of the most traditional tango shows in the city, and takes place in a former general market whose thick walls keep countless remembrances: love disappointments, knife duels, gambling debts… Some of the old neighbors believe this square corner of Balcarce St. and Independencia Ave. shelters the myth of the “Mysterious Buenos Aires”.

Here is a piece of the place’s whole history: the date of construction is not exactly known; however, it was certainly one of the first constructions of the colonial settlement. After first serving as a general market, it was turned into the Hospital “Británico”, then the National General Customs, then a shelter for the sick in times of plagues, and finally it was abandoned.

During the year 1900, it was reopened as the restaurant “El Volga”, by a Russian immigrant woman, thus initiating the stage of leisure and entertainment spot. It went through several hands and names, until Edmundo Rivero founded “El Viejo Almacén” in 1969. With its dim half-light, it welcomed the most emblematic tango figures, like Troilo, Pugliese, Goyeneche and Salgán, and the most distinguished guests, such as the Spanish king and queen, Josephine Baker, Fangio and Marcelo Mastroiani. It escaped demolition in the ‘70s, due to the widening of Independencia Avenue, even though it surrendered 140 square meters. It remained in the hands of the Rivero Family until 1993, when it closed down. Fortunately, this did not last long, as it reopened in 1996, in a renovated bet on tango.

The dinner menu consists of a variety of appetizers, main courses and desserts, Argentine steak is the speciality, even though international dishes are also available. The drinks offered are water, soft drinks, fruit juice, beer and white or red wine. These drinks, plus whiskey, coffee and champagne, are offered during the show.

Note:
Dinner is served in the restaurant that is located in front of the building where the show takes place.
For the dinner and show, the pick up time is 7:30-8 pm.
The show ends around midnight.

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