Rayuela is the name of a book that is considered to be one of the must-have classics of Latin…read moreAmerican literature. The main character is an Argentinean writer living in Paris with his mistress, La Maga, surrounded by an eclectic group of bohemian friends who go by name, "The Club." This must be their clubhouse! Located nestled between residential homes on the outer edge of Colonia Americana, the front of the building is unassuming, aside from the bold signage spelling out the name: Rayuela in big red letters. As you enter the space, you feel the allure and charm of the place. Your eyes are directed past the intimate tables in the front, and toward the long stretched bar. The warm lighting and french doors in the back seduce you to venture outside to a small patio. The place has old world charm, those that you would expect to find in Latin America or Europe. The colonial buildings that surround the neighborhood and decor transplant you into another era. Like the wine they curate, their are roots grounded in this place. I love that they offer wines from Valle De Guadalupe and other regions of Mexico, despite being a Spanish restaurant. The tapas were bursting with flavor. The Artichoke dish was my favorite, blending sweet and savory flavors. But you'd have it easy selecting something good at this place, every dish we had was memorable.

Four of us arrived on a very cool and rainy evening. All the doors and windows were wide open…read more Only one other table was taken in the entire restaurant and they refused to close the doors. We left without spending a dime and will never return.

Found this little wine bar by chance and what a great time! It hides next to an Oyster Bar and is a…read moresemi outdoor patio style spot. Owned and ran by three young local guys gives it a fun local vibe. I spent hours enjoying their wine and food while a local traveling pop up vintage jazz band played a few classics for us. The music in the restaurant this particular evening went from modern lounge to 1940's French jazz. I felt I was back in Boudreaux France at times. Great fun and plenty to chose from on the wine list. This place is a must! I was the only foreigner which was great. They all speak English so it was easy to work through the menu. I'll be back Senor Salvador!

This place is unbelievable. Food, service, and vibe. We enjoy everything from the cocktails, the…read morevariety of moles, apps.... Just the most fun

Pretty disappointing experience overall. While the drinks were creatively presented and visually…read morefun, that was honestly the highlight of the night. The service wasn't great--slow and inattentive--and the food really missed the mark. It felt like every dish swung to one extreme or the other. The potato appetizer was way too spicy and overly seasoned to the point where it overpowered everything else. The prime rib was a major letdown: overcooked and somehow completely lacking seasoning, which is unforgivable for a dish like that. The mole with the short rib had good flavor, but once again the meat was overcooked, making it tough and disappointing. All in all, the experience was less than meh. With inconsistent food, poor service, and only decent drinks to show for it, this isn't a spot I'd return to or recommend.

Excellent food. The Pulpo carpaccio and the lengua carpaccio were excellent. Lasagna too, was on…read morepoint. Beautiful building and decor. Service was a bit slow, but didn't detract much from the experience.

I want to like this place HARD, the Location is amazing, the wait staff was great. But in the end…read morethe food was just pretty bland. There's enough going on in Italian cooking that I shouldn't need salt and pepper on my meal. But there I was wishing for salt and pepper shakers. This little pepperoni roll appetizer was delish, but Fusilli Alla Parmigiana just didn't cut it for me.