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José Medina Camacho

Born in Los Reyes, Michoacán, Mexico and raised in Birmingham, AL, José Medina Camacho is a proud product of both cultures. He began working in the restaurant industry at just 14 years old and quickly found his calling behind the bar. In 2016, he joined the Pihakis Restaurant Group and has since led and shaped beverage programs at some of Birmingham’s most well-known establishments, including Little Donkey, The Marble Ring, and Automatic Seafood & Oysters.

José is the Co-Founder and Beverage Director of Adiõs Bar and Salud Taqueria, and serves as the Wine Director at Automatic Seafood & Oysters. His work has earned national recognition: he is a 2025 James Beard Award Finalist in Beverage Service and was named one of Birmingham Business Journal’s Top 40 Under 40 in 2024.

His newest venture, Salud Taqueria, located at 1931 2nd Ave N #101 in downtown Birmingham, brings his vision for authentic flavors and hospitality to life.