Rayuela is located in one of my favorite areas of the LES or the Lower East Side of NY. A proverbial melting pot of cultures and ethnicities, the LES was originally formed by several immigrant communities whose influences still resonate. Set off by Houston and Canal streets along with the FDR Drive; funky shops, bars, and restaurants radiate from Ludlow and Orchard Streets. Even though this was a very busy Saturday night, the service at Rayuela was good and the presentation of the various dishes that we'd ordered was just right. Rayuela (Spanish for “hopscotch” and the title of the experimental novel by South American writer Julio Cortázar) introduces Estilo Libre Latino (Freestyle Latino) cuisine, which respects yet redefines traditional Latin American and Spanish dishes including ceviche and tapas. The restaurant is owned by Executive Chef Máximo Tejada, up-and-coming restaurateur Hector Sanz and Paul Fernandez.
Pulpo con Chorizo: Octopus with Colombian Chorizo
Higadillos de Pollo: Chicken livers with olives and artichokes
Cedorniz con lentejas: roasted quail with a stew of pork belly, and black lentils.
Arroz con Pollo: Free range chicken with apple sausage, olives and valencia rice
Dessert: Trio Catalanes or 3 Spanish custards-dulce de leche, almendra, calamansi
Yum, Yum Yum!!! And you have to try their Sangria.
165 Allen St
New York, NY 10002
tel: 212 253-8840
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