El Viñedo Local
South American restaurant · Atlanta
730 Peachtree St NE Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30308, USA
Highlights
South American cafe serving empanadas, ceviche, coffee & wine
South American cafe serving empanadas, ceviche, coffee & wine
"By the time lunch rolls around, it’s entirely reasonable to want (if not need) a glass of wine. El Vinedo, a South American wine bar and café in Midtown, is here for that kind of day. The menu has things like crispy chicken and spinach empanadas, as well as zesty ceviche options. But the most filling lunch order is the sanguche de pollo—a juicy chicken sandwich stacked with chimichurri and Duke's mayo on a soft tortuga bun. It’s sloppy, oversized, and perfectly matched with a light-bodied white like the Argentinian Garzón Albariño. Eat it on the street-facing patio, which is ideal for pretending you’re on sabbatical, not just dodging Slack messages." - jacinta howard
"There’s a long communal table in the middle of El Viñdeo Local in Midtown. That’s your first clue that this is a spot to gather with your friends, especially the ones who like to gesture with their wine glasses. You can choose your pour size here—a full or half glass, which is great for when you have to return to the office. Over lunch, sip your Chilean riesling (they focus on South American wines and food here) while you enjoy a messy sanguche de pollo, stacked with chimichurri and Duke's mayo on a soft tortuga bun. Or take your wine outside to the patio, kick back, and people-watch the folks on Peachtree." - jacinta howard, juli horsford, nina reeder
"Some days call for a glass of wine before the sun sets. El Viñedo, a South American wine bar and café in Midtown, is built for those days. A long communal table runs through the center, great when you need to assemble the whole crew to catch up. It’s a wise stop for wine and a crispy empanada before heading to the Fox. And the patio stays lively from lunch through dinner. The sanguche de pollo, a juicy chicken sandwich stacked with chimichurri, Duke's mayo, and a soft tortuga bun, is a standout midday move. It’s sloppy, oversized, and perfectly matched with a light-bodied white like the Argentinian Garzón Albariño. Consider ordering by the bottle here because this is the kind of place where you end up staying longer than you planned." - jacinta howard, juli horsford, nina reeder
"This cozy South American wine bar and tapas shop is definitely the place we'd go if we're just looking for a quick glass of vino (perhaps Chilean Pinot) and a tiny (and tidy) empanada, so we don't mess up our theater outfits. But when we’re less fearful of splattering their garlicky, wine-based mussel broth, we're here asking for a spot on their well-lit patio or for the long, communal wooden high top so there's more table space to order three-quarters of the menu. The minimalist-chic interior is enough of a blank slate to make El Viñedo a good pick for an intimate romantic date night setting or for a chill gathering with friends." - nina reeder, juli horsford, demarco williams, jacinta howard
"This cozy South American wine bar and tapas shop is definitely the place we'd go if we're just looking for a quick glass of vino (perhaps Chilean Pinot) and a tiny (and tidy) empanada, so we don't mess up our theater outfits. But when we’re less fearful of splattering their garlicky, wine-based mussel broth, we're here asking for a spot on their well-lit patio or for the long, communal wooden high top so there's more table space to order three-quarters of the menu. The minimalist-chic interior is enough of a blank slate to make El Viñedo a good pick for an intimate romantic date night setting or for a chill gathering with friends. " - nina reeder, juli horsford, demarco williams, jacinta howard
