Hollywood, Florida

Every evening begins
with a gesture —
the leaning in, the
pouring of wine, the
pause that changes
everything.

El Meneo is a restaurant and lounge on Johnson Street where the rhythm of good food and craft cocktails meets the kind of atmosphere that makes strangers feel like regulars.

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Warmly lit cocktail bar at El Meneo with amber glassware and soft candlelight

Artfully plated small course on a dark ceramic plate

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Our Philosophy

Food that asks you
to slow down

We started El Meneo with a simple conviction: the best meals happen when nobody is in a hurry. Our kitchen builds each dish around flavor first — bold, honest, and rooted in technique — but always with room for surprise.

The lounge side is equally deliberate. Every cocktail is shaken or stirred to order, every bottle of wine chosen to complement the menu without pretense. This is a place that takes its craft seriously but never itself.

5701

Johnson Street — our address, our anchor

100%

Crafted from scratch, made to order

Chef preparing a dish in the El Meneo open kitchen

The Experience

Three ways to
lose yourself here

El Meneo is designed to be experienced at your own pace — whether you're settling in for a long dinner, leaning against the bar with a friends, or stepping in for a single cocktail on an ordinary Tuesday.

The Dining Room

Intimate tables, low light, and a menu that changes with the seasons. Small plates meant for sharing, entrées built for lingering. The kind of food that rewards patience.

The Lounge

A dedicated bar space where mixology takes center stage. Classic cocktails reimagined, local spirits highlighted, and a wine list that invites exploration without intimidation.