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Concierge's Take
Café Tu Tu Tango
- Cuisine
- Tapas / Small Plates – Eclectic Global
- Service style
- Casual Dining
- Address
- 8625 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819 – I-Drive / Sand Lake corridor
- Phone
- (407) 248-2222
- Getting there
- About 11 miles – about 20-25 minutes from the resort via Western Way to I-4 East, Sand Lake Rd exit. Est. one-way UberX $18-24.
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 11:00 AM-12:00 AM; Sat 10:00 AM-12:00 AM; Sun 10:00 AM-11:00 PM. Bottomless brunch Fri 11:00 AM-3:00 PM, Sat-Sun 10:00 AM-4:00 PM. Happy hour Mon-Fri 3:00-6:00 PM; late happy hour Sun-Fri 9:00 PM-close (bar, lounge and patio).
Ambiance
Spanish art-gallery meets dinner party – exposed wood beams, vividly colored walls, resident artists painting at easels beside the tables, and spontaneous live entertainment from opera singers, tango dancers and stilt walkers. An Orlando I-Drive institution for 30-plus years, and Orlando Weekly’s Best I-Drive Restaurant 2024.
Cuisine
Shareable tapas-style small plates with global flavors – the menu runs Dips and Spreads, Snack and Veggies, Meats and Seafood, Pan Pizzas, and Tacos and Sliders, everything made from scratch by Executive Chef Ben Cardenas, plus art-inspired craft cocktails and signature sangrias. Built for groups who like to order for the table and graze.
Concierge’s favourite dishes
Cajun Chicken Egg Rolls; Sesame Steak Skewers; Guava Bread Pudding.
Expert tip
Go for happy hour Mon-Fri 3:00-6:00 PM in the bar, lounge or patio for drink and food specials, then take a table where you can watch the resident artists at work. Order tapas family-style – the fun is sharing.
How to book
OpenTable through cafetututango.com or call (407) 248-2222. Walk-ins welcomed; bar seating is usually easy.