El Verano is an upscale Mexican Restaurant owned by
Chef Julian Medina.
The concept is inspired by the summer houses in Mexico, particularly in Cuernavaca and Valle de Bravo, which are considered escape destinations for residents of Mexico City.
The restaurant recreates the atmosphere of a vacation house, combining elements of nostalgia, tranquility, and vibrant aesthetics. Our menu is a culinary journey that celebrates the vibrant flavors, colors, and aromas of Mexico.
Every dish tells a story of tradition, Chef Julian Medina's passion for Mexican cuisine brings traditional flavors to new heights.
Julian Medina. acclaimed chef-owner of Soledad, Toloache, Amarena, La Chula Taqueria, El Fish Marisquería, Barra Vieja Miami, El Verano, and El Farm Southampton, has been creating refined Mexican cuisine for 25 years.
Raised in Mexico City, Julian was inspired by his family’s authentic home cooking. Trained professionally in Mexico City, Julian later moved to New York City and enrolled in the French Culinary Institute, graduating with honors.
Since 1999, Chef Medina has created numerous acclaimed food concepts across New York City, the Hamptons, and Miami. He has garnered accolades from the food media, including The New York Times, The New Yorker, and The Miami Herald, and has been featured on various high-profile television shows. In 2010, The New York Times food critic Sam Sifton praised Toloache’s food and service, awarding it a coveted one star. In March 2011, Julian made his premiere on Iron Chef America in the Mexican Chocolate Battle.
Chef Medina is also the founder of JM Restaurants, a hospitality group behind his growing portfolio of celebrated Mexican concepts. Most recently, he launched a new caviar collaboration called Camp Caviar.
