At first, the place seems dark and lonely, but with the lively music and stylish decor it's very welcoming and fun. Kind of mysterious, but I was highly impressed with the man in the hat. The man in the hat runs the entire show. Literally the only person working there. Solo Op. Maybe it's different on weekends, but this was my experience there on a Tuesday evening. I was surprised how well the man in the hat can cook in the dark. I had my doubts, but he proved me wrong. He was basically blindfolded and still pulled it off. The soup and fish tacos I ordered were outstanding. El Tango definitely has its own style. It cannot be compared to other places of its kind. It's truly unique and leaves its mark. You will be very moved to come back.