By Emanuel Espinola Parra
As part of its strategy to promote gastronomic tourism and showcase the state's culinary wealth at the national level, the Government of Morelos, headed by Margarita González Saravia, celebrated the inclusion of the restaurants Rincón Bistro, Mesa de Origen, and Parcela in the 2026 edition of the Guía México Gastronómico, a publication that recognizes the 250 best restaurants in the country.
The recognition reflects the constant work of businesswomen, businessmen, cooks, and chefs who have committed to quality, culinary identity, and the use of local products. Their work not only strengthens the production chain and generates jobs, but also positions Morelos as a competitive destination within national gastronomic tourism.
In addition to representing an achievement for the state's restaurant scene, this distinction opens up strategic opportunities to attract visitors in search of authentic experiences linked to the territory, food culture, and culinary diversity of Morelos.
Morelos Secretary of Tourism Daniel Altafi Valladares emphasized that recognitions of this nature confirm the central role of gastronomy in state tourism policy.
“Gastronomy is one of the main reasons for travel today. Distinctions such as this one put Morelos on the national map and generate real benefits for those who produce, cook, and sustain this value chain from the territory,” he said.
The Guía México Gastronómico, produced by the Culinaria Mexicana publishing group, is based on the evaluation of a council made up of more than 60 specialists who travel the country to assess criteria such as culinary quality, service, identity, use of local products, sustainability, and contribution to community development.
Valeria Cicero from Rincón Bistro, Maritere Zaballa from Mesa de Origen, and David Contreras from the Parcela restaurant in Tepoztlán participated in the presentation. Also in attendance were gastronomic researcher Beto Lanz, a member of the council of 250, and Chris González, named Chef Baker in 2024. Attendees agreed on the importance of promoting Morelos gastronomy as a driver of tourism and economic development, as well as continuing to strengthen the state's culinary identity.
With this type of action, the Government of Morelos reaffirms its commitment to consolidating gastronomic tourism as a means of economic development, national projection, and well-being for communities, positioning the state of La Primavera de México as a destination where cuisine, territory, and identity become an experience.