El Viñedo Local

"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 all-day South American coffee, wine, and tapas bar in Midtown features arepas and perfectly baked empanadas and guava pastries as well as a selection of ceviche, sandwiches like a choripan, and plates of fried plantains, rice, and beans on its menu. Order a meal or coffee, cafe con leche, or a glass of wine from the lengthy list of South American producers here and sit outside on the breezy front patio overlooking Peachtree Street." - Eater Staff

"South American coffee, wine, and tapas bar El Viñedo Local recently opened on Peachtree Street in Midtown, one block north of the Fox Theatre. Owner Robert Kaster tapped Uruguayan native chef Bruno Vergara to create dishes and grab-and-go food for the all-day menu here, including arepas and perfectly baked empanadas and guava pastries, as well as a selection of ceviche, sandwiches like a choripan, and plates of fried plantains, rice, and beans. Like the coffee and food, wines at El Viñedo Local lean into South American producers using sustainable and organic winemaking practices. Patio seating." - Eater Staff

"Billed as a South American tapas, coffee, and wine bar, El Viñedo Local offers wines by the glass and bottle just one block north of the Fox Theatre in Atlanta. Most bottles lean toward South American wine producers using sustainable and organic winemaking practices and come served as half or whole pours by the glass. Pair wine here with empanadas, ceviches, and arepas." - Beth McKibben

"Located in Midtown, both the small bar and community table at South American coffee, wine, and tapas restaurant El Viñedo Local were built for solo dining. Mornings and afternoons see solo diners reading or working on their laptops during breakfast and lunch. Order arepas, empanadas, sandwiches, and ceviches paired with coffee and wines leaning into South American producers using sustainable and organic wine practices. In the warmer months, the restaurant throws open the large front windows to give the space an indoor-outdoor vibe." - Eater Staff