El Viñedo Local

Last week, I found myself with a little time to spare before work and decided to make a whistle-stop visit to El Vinedo Local. The experience was a delightful surprise. The waiter was both friendly and attentive, setting a welcoming tone.I glugged down an icy Topo Chico as I asked for a recommendation on empanadas. Having made them at home the night before, I was curious to see how my version compared to the professionals'. I opted for a spinach and cheese empanada--if memory serves me right. Regardless, it was green, delicious, and humbling.My aspirations of becoming a chief empanada maker will have to wait, at least as long as El Vinedo Local is around. I'll certainly be returning to explore more of their exciting menu.

Wanted a light dinner and stumbled upon this place.Yucca Frita - super crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The aioli was very good.Empanada Espinaca y Hongos con Queso - very cheesy and flavorful.Ceviche de Camaron con Chifles - lacked flavor and texture. I've had other ceviches and they usually have a little more flavor and ingredients to add some texture.Arepa Pabellon (pulled beef) - the beef was a little dry and lacked flavor. The sauce added some flavor but it still lacked salt.

Oh my goodness! This was fantastic from beginning to end! I arrived at 4pm and there was only 1 other customer at the time. I was greeted and quickly taken to a cute table against the wall. I didn't realize how crowded this place would get, so I would certainly recommend a reservation for anyone wanting to arrive after 4:30 or so. I started with a sangria. Perfect. We asked the waiter for recommendations from the food menu. We chose 2 types of empanadas and an arepa to share. He was attentive and friendly throughout our entire visit. The food arrived and we were so pleased. Even though they look small, the food is high quality and quite filling. The spinach empanada was my favorite. But all of the food we ordered was good!

We picked a random coffee stop on our way to a nearby hike and are so glad we went here! Not only is the restaurant so pretty but this arepa with the green sauce was one of the best breakfast sandwiches we've ever had! Great size and flavor! We also got their guava pastry, a cappuccino, and a matcha latte and loved everything we had! The person who helped us was so nice and the coffee was delicious! Definitely would recommend dining here even though we took it to go!

We came on Sunday, having made reservations for brunch. When we arrived we got lunch menus. They don't serve brunch and breakfast ends at 10:30. That was unclear online and rather disappointing.We had a communal table reservation and were seated at a small table at the corner. A pleasant surprise. However, it was a windy day and the fire door kept opening and the breeze hit us hard. I put my jacket back on. Our hot lattes got cold real fast given the wind. The host came by later to say they're working on turning up the heat. The wind caught them by surprise. It was a nice touch and made us more understanding (+1 star for acknowledging issue and communicating solutions).Other than that, we were left disappointed.- Chai latte - good cinnamon flavor though a bit too sweet for hubs- Matcha latte - clean and no sweetness, allowing the matcha flavor to come through- Chicken empanada - it was okay, a bit on the greasy side from being fried- Vegetable aprea - tasty and well presented--on smaller side- Olimpico de Miga - A complete miss. Basic white bread, chopped up boiled eggs, ham, and lots of mayo. It looked like a sad school lunch sandwich with the crust sliced off- Guava and cream pastry - Small, good guava flavor, a bit too dense/hard Service was slow and not particularly attentive. I received the check and some things were cleared away, but not all the plates. I looked up from taking care of the bill and was about to grab a drink of water and noticed the glass was gone. It was an odd experience and rather disappointing food and service wise.

I had initially intended to go study at a coffee shop across the street but when that was closed I schlepped into El Viñedo and was a little taken aback at how it actually looks kind of fancy/upscale inside, in all the best ways! It still has some cafe vibes but I could see it transitioning into a really nice intimate dinner date place at night. I was seated immediately and I actually thought the service was really good, the guy who brought my food out and checked on me in between was so sweet!I got the spiked cafe con leche, which I did get a little buzz off of, so naturally, I loved it! The empanada was creamy inside and delicious. And the ceviche was AMAZING, seriously I would have it as my last meal, it was just so perfectly balanced in my opinion, exactly the way ceviche is supposed to taste.

Loved everything about Vinedo. This is a great stop before going to a show at the Fox Theater. Service and timing of food coming out was excellent. Staff was very attentive and the mood & ambiance of the space was a great vibe. I had the Arepa Reyna Pepiada, Empanada Espinaca y Mongoes con Queso, and the wine flight. I recommend ALL 3. I have a Venezuelan spot that is my standard for Reyna pepida and Vinedo definitely equally delicious. If you plan on ordering more than one glass of wine the wine flight is definitely a better option. I enjoyed all 3 featured wines.As I said earlier, the location is perfect if you're going to a show at the Fox. Or a cute date spot if you're strolling down Peachtree Street.Can't wait to return.

Dear Everyone,Go to this place! Please! They are a fabulous hidden gem! I have walked by over the past few years and always commented to myself on how cute it was and finally got off work early enough for their dinner service...it did NOT disappoint!Dear El Viñedo,Thank you for serving such delish dishes (I had the Arepa Vegetas and the Empanada Espinaca) and the Ensalada Gaucho to share. The Arepa has a tasty sauce that is spicy enough to offset the sweetness of the frijoles and the Empanada was just creamy enough to not set off my lactose intolerance. The salad was . Can't wait to try breakfast and their coffees. Jean-Pierre was an absolute standout with fabulous recommendations. I can't wait to try you out again (maybe tomorrow)!Xxo,Liana

I loved everything about this restaurant! The service, the food, the wine, coffee, and especially the ambiance! I hosted my book club meeting here and they sat us at the communal table! It was a long table conducive to large gatherings. Our server did his best to get everyone's orders taken expeditiously and did so graciously! I do think he needed a little help but he got it done! Kudos to him! I ordered the Victoriana Ceviche!!! Hmmm mmm! I loved it! So much so, that I wanted MORE of it!! My gf ordered the Chicken Pabellon and said it was delicious as well! They have a very expansive wine menu. I really enjoyed the La Flora Sauvignon Blanc and can't wait to go back for a wine tasting. The owner was extremely friendly and talked about living in the neighborhood!! He educated me on some of their wine selections which added to my excitement! Be mindful that you will have to pay for parking as it is very close to the Fox, but there is hourly parking in the building! All in all, it was an amazing experience and I will definitely be back!!

I came here on a Sunday prior to attending a concert at the Fox Theatre a short walk away.Apparently others had the same thought too. It wasn't packed, but definitely a steady stream of customers.There is a long community table that multiple parties can seat themselves, which I loved. My group was 4 people and we ordered a nice variety of tapas.I appreciated the South American influences with arepas and empanadas. They also have a nice cocktail and wine/spirits list.I enjoyed my food. Our server was slow, but sweet. Overall it's a solid choice for drinks, dates, dinner.