El Verano

Food was great, service was great, vibe is hip and welcoming. Had the shrimp tacos for app and they were one of the best I’ve had. The skirt steak was perfectly cooked and tender. The staff was great and made sure we were comfortable sitting outside moving the heat lamps closer to us. See some negative reviews about the service, but we were well taken care of. There are some complaints about the price of food, but I felt the portions were good. The only issue I had, being a tequila drinker, is the the prices are kind of ridiculous. Espolon blanco shouldn’t be $24 for a glass when a bottle is $32. You have to give people some options that don’t cost what you would pay for high end tequila. It’s Southampton, but you gotta have sub $20 options for your tequila being a Mexican restaurant. I was excited about their wide assortment of tequila and when I saw the prices I just went with a bottle of wine. Management you need to do better with this one thing. Otherwise we had an amazing time there and can’t wait to go back.

It's been a long time since I've come across an authentic Mexican restaurant like El Verano. The menu is hearty, and attractive. I always look for two things, a rellaño or tamale. Tonight I had an incredible rellaño. It's one of the first times I've had one not breaded as it rested on a puree and sauce, stuffed with goodness. It was a great change to eat a fresh pepper complimenting the other layers of flavor. My flan wasn't bad. But it was missing a pop on flavor.

The Hamptons vibe, delicious authentic Latin flavors! Professional staff. Great for the whole family or a couple lawyers tapping out for the day, this spot is all the vibes! Chris-the owner or manager (not sure) gracefully put out fires left and right! With a smile on his face. The bartenders were attentive even for only the 🍋 lemon aid drinker! Definitely recommend! Will visit again soon! My photos are not the best but I was trying to protect the privacy of others. Enjoy! You won’t regret

We had been wanting to come for a while (we are Toloache fans) and so glad we finally did! We had the short rib Birria tacos, fluke tacos, esquite & queso fundido. I always appreciate a restaurant that doesn’t water down their food and instead highlights true bold flavors! Can’t wait to come back.

We loved El Verano. It was excellent. We sat at the bar (with Brooke Shields!) and we loved our server (long blond hair! I wish I remembered her name!). We had the short rib tacos, potatoes with chimichurri, and chicken enchiladas. All delicious. The cucumber margarita was a huge hit. Highly recommend this place.

Excellent high end Mexican in the town of Southampton. Dropped in and was able to get a seat at the bar where we were greeted by friendly staff. Margarita selection was good and the pistachio infused Mezcal had some good flavor. We had oysters, ceviche and carne asada. For carne asada we did not think it was necessary to upgrade the beef and it came out awesome (cut against the grain!). Very happy with our impromptu visit

What a refreshing addition to the Southampton village restaurant scene. Just had an impromptu lunch here with my husband and it really hit the spot after a day on the beach. Chips were still warm from the fryer, guacamole was one of the best we’ve had. Came with a delicious smoky hot sauce on the side. Hubby got chicken enchiladas, I got toro taquitos. Both were great. Highly recommend. We will be back.

Seriously, best food in town besides East Hampton grill. Impeccable service and top quality food. 10/10 this is why it’s a joy to go out to dinner. Excellent interior design, great lighting and sound baffling. Iykyk

Amazing food! A little pricey but not out of the norm for the area imo. Service was very attentive. We were a large group but everything came out quickly and they were very accommodating.

We didn't have a reservation but were seated outside fairly quickly--right on the street, which wasn't ideal but worked out fine. The service was friendly and attentive throughout. Note: they did charge for water. The food was solid. The fish tacos were tasty but came as just two small tacos, so the portion felt a bit underwhelming for the price. The sweet potato side was also flavorful and well-prepared. Street parking was available nearby, which was convenient. The interior of the restaurant is beautiful, and it's clearly a popular spot in Southampton--worth visiting, especially if you can get a table indoors.

Delicious food, excellent service. The atmosphere is chill, cozy, elegant, and beautiful.! everybody is professional, kind, and caring!

SO OVERPRICED for BASIC fake Mexican food. Two low quality bland fish tacos are 36USD. Small guacamole is 28USD. I know it's the Hamptons but real classic restaurants out here serving exquisite food are similarly priced. Stay true to the classics and SKIP this tourist trap. This does not compare and honestly it's an insult to real Mexican cuisine. Don't get me wrong, the food was edible but simply does not demand the high prices. Any Mexican food truck is better than this place. Ambiance is nice but it all feels bought from Temu and Benjamin Moore paint on sale. I love supporting new restaurants and businesses when they are inventive, have great service, and add value to the fabric of the location. This place disappoints. Very sorry but I had to write this to warn everyone! Bring Tuscan House back !

The food is great the ambience amazing Definitely make a reservation. You won't be disappointed.

Slow service, $40 for a tiny, practically appetizer-sized portion of enchiladas. Disappointing.

The service was excellent, the food really good. We enjoyed the rib eye tacos and fluke tacos. The elote with truffle and the octopus was yummy. For cocktails, get the chefs margarita....soo good. Chris, the manager, is very friendly and our waitress was always smiling and very accommodating. Probably some of the best service we have had in the Hamptons. I almost hesitated to write this review bc it is only a matter of time until the rest of the Hamptons floods in...but it is worthy of 5 stars.

What a great location and the food was good! now for the rest....the service was horrible! condescending wait staff all around. As our server stood at our table the ac vent dripped condensation into our drinks. Without any acknowledgement we asked if he could replace it. His response, it's just condensation but let me change it for you...in a snide, passive way as if he'd be ok drinking that? When we asked if we could switch tables as it was clear the dripping would continue, they said let me see if it's possible. The restaurant was half empty. As we waited 15 min to switch tables, someone else came with a squeegee on a long stick and wiped the grate above our table....with dust, debris, and water coming onto our table. not even an acknowledgment. Once we switched tables and our food came, we asked if one of the entrees could be made mild instead of burn your brains off spicy. Yes, it's a Mexican restaurant but no where did it indicate spicy salsa. When we asked, the response, well this is a Mexican restaurant out loud, in a snide way. The food was tasty. Portions tiny. bill not so tiny. Attitude LARGE and unnecessary. we wont be returning! dont go!

Terrible service by waiter Jose L. Not once that waiter looked at us in the eye. He did not greet us upon approaching our table nor he ever came back to the table to check if we needed anything. We felt that we should apologize for our presence and for ordering our food. We had to flag him in order to get another round of drinks. This restaurant is charging prices that are at par with a Michelin star restaurant except that is not. For the price of such an expensive dinner this restaurant should have at least better trained staff that would at least be polite. He brought the check without saying a word, nor he looked at us and then expected a 25% tip. What an unpleasant experience.

Delicious! Everything we ate was tasty, margarita was great and service too. The food tasted fresh. The salmon dish was on top of a corn purée that was a good match. Guac and salsa was a bit. It had a good kick to it. Fish tacos hit ti spot.

Amazing food and drinks! The margaritas were fantastic and the food was extremely authentic and flavorful. Highly recommend a few items but the fish tacos are a clear winner.

My husband took me here for my birthday. The restaurant was PACKED for a Tuesday night in August. The servers were prompt and polite, and very attentive. Food was beautifully presented and delicious. My one caveat was the portions were small for the prices. $40 enchiladas, $22 margaritas is very expensive. If they reduced prices a bit, they could increase their local following instead if being a resort restaurant for non-locals and fancy tourists.

Basic and over priced. Honestly no guac and chips should cost 30 dollars. Portions were small and their specialty drinks were way too sweet. Probably wouldn't go back. I doubt they'll be there in a year or so anyway.

We had very high hopes when choosing to dine for lunch at El Verano. The ambiance is lovely. The restaurant falls way short on food. I ordered a burrito which was $40!!!!! As an accompaniment there was a smattering of potato chips , yes potato chips on my plate. I know this is Southampton and expect restaurants to be a bit expensive but I felt taken advantage of!!!!!! My friend had 2 small fish tacos for $38!!!! No wonder the restaurant was empty. The food was ordinary at best. I do not recommend this place at all. What I do recommend is that the owner/chef take a look at their business model and make some adjustments. If they don't they will not last a season. We both took a good look around at the restaurant because we will never go back.

Ten out of ten, everything was incredible. Service was attentive and helpful. The food was flavorful and delicious. Will be going back!

Solid food. Nice atmosphere. DESPERATELY need to add acoustic panels on the ceilings at the bar. The noise is deafening. PLEASE!

Not great. We're locals and we've eaten at this place several times since it opened, and it just seems to decline with every passing year. They had outdoor tables on the first warm night of the season which happened to be the summer solstice, so I decided to give it a shot. At baseline this place is pricey. While the food is delicious, it feels pretty absurd to pay $40 for enchiladas, but it's the Hamptons, so whatever. Eating inside will just damage your hearing as well as your sanity because the acoustics are so terrible and this place is LOUD. But they do have nice outdoor seating on a primo corner of Southampton....or so I thought. We were seated at an outdoor table on the end, near the rear kitchen/parking lot entry. I noticed a hose with a constant trickle overflowing the sidewalk in what was obviously an illegal plumbing setup. Halfway into our meal I started smelling the sewer belching eruptions of noxious gas that continued for the remainder of the evening. I went into the bathroom, and sure enough, the toilet belched gratuitously....this place has a serious plumbing issue which is probably related to the system capacity not being able to keep up with the number of people packed into this place in the summer. The smell is a pretty gross accoutrement to a very expensive Mexican dinner. But none of that was the fatal flaw to this meal. What made me unlikely to return anytime soon was the attitude of the waitstaff, or more accurately, the absence of polish. Including drinks this place is about $100/person, and for the tip that accompanies a big check like that I expect waitstaff with the personality to serve up a nice experience. While the service was prompt initially, the restaurant was busy, and it was long after we'd finished our entrée that the second round of drinks arrived, 25 minutes after we'd requested them. There was also no check-in during our meal like "how is everything, can I get you anything else", etc. Again, I understand busy during the high season in a restaurant and am able to excuse a great deal. But, I had to flag José L to get a check as we sat enduring the nonstop sewer belches. He put the check down without any sort of visual regard, or thank you. Then I had flag him to process the card, which again he did without any "thank you" or "come again", or "I hope you enjoyed everything". The waitstaff here are pretty much just glorified kitchen runners, and frankly, the staff in the McDonald's drive-thru are trained to have more personality and better manners. I've been married to a Puerto Rican for 32 years and so this isn't a language or cultural barrier issues, this is purely a social class and training issue. If I'm adding a 20-25% tip to a big check, I expect the service to measure up. This place doesn't. Between the gross stench and annoyance at the waiter, I found myself once again regretting coming here.

Great guacamole and tortilla soup! everything was really tasty and the staff is very attentive.

Checked out this restaurant for a Valentines dinner , and it was exceptional. We kind of ordered way too much so that we could try a little bit of everything , and it was alllll so delicious. The staff was very warm and attentive , and gave you a feel that you were "at home". The new decor and ambiance was very peaceful and relaxing. Is definitely one of my favorite restaurants in the Hamptons now and will be back very soon ! Highly recommend.

Doting service. Excellent apps. Hard pass on the mains: shrimp is fishy and tough and enchiladas are no better than Mi Pueblita in HB which is actually better. Also the margaritas are mostly ice. But a beautiful setting this time of year. $$$$

First, the waiter did not know anything about tequila, because he does not like it. It's a Mexican restaurant so need a better answer than that. The frozen margarita was not frozen. The clam appetizer did not have clams. They charged $30 for basically breadcrumbs and a few pieces of chorizo. You should try the dish at Rita's Cantina. They do it right. Need to step up game if going to survive In a space with tremendous turnover.

Very good high end Mexican cuisine. First-rate service airy dining room. Expensive but as good as NY affiliate. Camarones , margaritas, all first rate