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.
