Chef Adrian Leon creates traditional Mexican and Latino dishes infused with the dynamic, sophisticated flavors he mastered in New York City's finest restaurants. Born in Mexico City, Adrian acquired his passion for food while learning traditional Mexican cooking from his mother. This passion led him to culinary school and ultimately to Douglas Rodriguez's Patria, innovator of Nuevo Latino cuisine. Adrian worked closely with Rodriguez for six years, creating dishes, planning menus, and playing an instrumental role in the creation and establishment of Rodriguez's Chicama Restaurant.

In addition to Patria and Chicama, Adrian has served as Chef De Cuisine of Rosa Mexicano - Lincoln Center, Chef of Zocalo, Executive Chef of Zona Rosa and Chef of Barrio, among others. Each restaurant provided Adrian with a new and unique platform from which to perfect his skills and grow his excellent reputation in the world of gourmet Mexican and Latino cuisine.

Adrian is excited to showcase his authentic, Mexican and Latino cuisine as Chef / Owner of Agua Fresca in Manhattan.