
Help Julio buy a bigger plancha and smoker
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Julio Duran and his amazing wife Ariana run "Duran and Amigos Food," a regular pop-up in Pico Union where they are making some of the most inventive dishes in all of Los Angeles.
Julio's extraordinary life and perseverance encapsulates the American Dream, and the hustle of L.A.
Amidst the downturn, the pandemic, and health issues, Julio and Ariana have continued to grow their business while supporting their family.
To help them expand their operation in a way that matches the ambitiousness of their cooking, for my birthday month I am raising funds to help Julio and Ariana buy:
- a bigger smoker
- a new, more mobile plancha
- tables and chairs
- cold storage / coolers
- lighting
Whatever you can donate would be absolutely incredible. For anyone who donates, you have my word that your tacos will be on me when we eat at Duran and Amigos.

Julio's extraordinary life and perseverance encapsulates the American Dream, and the hustle of L.A.
Amidst the downturn, the pandemic, and health issues, Julio and Ariana have continued to grow their business while supporting their family.
To help them expand their operation in a way that matches the ambitiousness of their cooking, for my birthday month I am raising funds to help Julio and Ariana buy:
- a bigger smoker
- a new, more mobile plancha
- tables and chairs
- cold storage / coolers
- lighting
Whatever you can donate would be absolutely incredible. For anyone who donates, you have my word that your tacos will be on me when we eat at Duran and Amigos.

Organizer and beneficiary
Zachary Warma
Organizer
Los Angeles, CA
Ariana Garcia Díaz
Beneficiary