El Vinedo Local
South American Organic Wines With Empanadas and Arepas
Midtown · Atlanta · South American Cafe
Reviewed February 10, 2026
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The Wine Program
Translated as "the local vineyard," El Vinedo Local is built around wine from the start. The program spotlights Argentine, Chilean, Uruguayan, and other South American producers committed to sustainable and organic practices. Expect Malbecs from Mendoza, Torrentes from Cafayate, and Sauvignon Blancs from high-altitude Argentine vineyards. Red and white wine flights help you explore, alongside house-made white sangria made with South American wine and fresh fruit.
The Food
Empanadas, arepas, ceviche, lomo saltado. The food pairs beautifully with the wine program and is genuinely affordable. Coffee is fair-trade sourced from Cafe Campesino in Americus, Georgia. The whole concept treats South American wine culture with the same respect that Barcelona Wine Bar gives Spain.
Why Wild Card
A South American-focused wine program with organic sourcing at neighborhood cafe prices is a Wild Card that fills a gap nobody else in Atlanta is addressing. If your wine exploration has never ventured south of the equator, El Vinedo Local is the most affordable and welcoming way to start.
🎲 The Bottom Line
El Vinedo Local is Atlanta's only South American wine destination. Organic Argentine and Chilean wines, flight options, and food that pairs perfectly at prices that make this accessible to everyone.
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