Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants: Mexico conquers the list

This 2022, 18 Mexican restaurants reached the top and were included in the prestigious list of Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants, which awards the top 50 and 100 best spots in the region. So, if you want to know where your next stop should be, don’t miss the list of the best restaurants in Latin America. 7. Pujol Pujol is always present in the lists of the best restaurants worldwide, so it couldn't be missing from this edition of Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants. For two decades, chef Enrique Olvera has been bringing Mexican cuisine to the global scene with his famous mole madre, elotes with chicatana mayonnaise, and his omakase tacos. 16. Fauna Fauna has won the hearts of many in recent years, and this 2022 has been no exception, as it has earned a spot on the renowned list of the best restaurants in Latin America for the first time. This culinary oasis is located in Ensenada, where chefs David Castro Hussong and Maribel Aldaco Silva have been leading the project since 2017. Thanks to their use of local ingredients and vast experience, both menus are a must-try. 17. Le Chique If you visit Cancun, Le Chique is a must-stop, as it has been crowned as one of the best restaurants in the region. This fantastic space offers more than just a great menu, as it becomes a unique sensory experience. The mastermind behind Le Chique is chef Jonatan Gómez Luna, who has worked at Noma, El Bulli, and El Celler de Can Roca. 18. Villa Torél Villa Torél is another culinary gem located in Ensenada, which opened its doors in 2019 and is led by chefs Alfredo Villanueva and Fernanda Rodríguez Jasso. The famous list describes the restaurant as a “non-pretentious space that focuses on a small, well-thought-out menu served in a charming place, while showing great respect for producers and neighbor projects in the Valle de Guadalupe region.” 23. Sud 777 As every year, chef Edgar Nuñez could not miss the list of the best restaurants in Latin America with Sud 777, a project located in Mexico City. It is worth noting that the tasting menu changes every month, making it an innovative experience every time. 28. Máximo Bistrot One of the favorite spots of the locals has taken the spotlight and has been crowned as one of the best in Mexico and Latin America this 2022. Máximo Bistrot opened its doors in 2011 and has focused on the freshest and seasonal ingredients to create dishes inspired by Mexican and French cuisine. 29. Arca Arca is located in the paradisiacal Tulum, where you can enjoy a unique culinary experience led by chef José Luis Hinostroza Buenrostro, who “reinvents street food with local ingredients and modern techniques.” 34. Pangea According to Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants, chefs Guillermo González Beristáin and Eduardo Morali “employ modern French culinary techniques on incredible local products, resulting in sophisticated and flavorful dishes.” So be sure to visit Pangea if you are in Monterrey. 37. Rosetta Once again, Elena Reygadas establishes herself as one of the most talented chefs in Mexico and all of Latin America. If you want to enjoy delicious reinterpretations of Mexican classics in a relaxed atmosphere, do not miss visiting Rosetta, one of the most popular places among foodies in CDMX. 41. Alcalde Alcalde, a restaurant located in Guadalajara, climbed 10 spots on the list this year, thanks to the talent of chef Francisco ‘Paco’ Ruano. As expected, local ingredients are the star of the menu, which includes aguachile, beef with totomoxtle, lamb, chocolate tamale, and rice pudding. 42. La Docena If you love seafood, you cannot miss the gastronomic offer of La Docena, a restaurant located in Guadalajara. Although the menu seems simple, the dishes are full of flavor thanks to the freshness of the ingredients. 43. Quintonil Chef Jorge Vallejo has been at the helm of Quintonil for 10 years, during which he has established it as one of the best in Mexico. The menu fuses Mexican flavors with the highest quality ingredients, making it simply unmissable. Honorary Mention Another 6 Mexican restaurants received mentions from places 50 to 100, here they are!Manzanilla, Ensenada: place 54°Nicos, Mexico City: place 58°Cara de Vaca, Monterrey: place 60°Koli, Monterrey: place 79°La Docena, Mexico City: place 89°Animalón, Valle de Guadalupe: place 100°As you can see, Mexico is full of talented cooks who provide us with wonderful gastronomic experiences.*Photos taken from the Instagram profiles of Pujol and Fauna.