Mayta in Lima came in at spot 41.
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Judging by the recently released list of the Top 50 Restaurants in the World, Latin food is king! Seventeen of the Top 50 serve Latin/Mexican cuisine, though we’re defining that term loosely. Here are the 17, from lowest to the highest ranked. The descriptions that follow each are form the World’s 50 Best website, and you can see the whole list by clicking here.
No.41 Mayta
Lima
Chef Jaime Pesaque’s refined Peruvian cuisine draws diners from all over the world to enjoy the nine-course tasting menu.
No.37 Oteque
Rio de Janeiro
The flagship restaurant of chef Alberto Landgraf is a Brazilian temple of seafood. The cosy yet elegant space encourages local and international diners to relax and savour a minimalist but sophisticated tasting menu where the fresh ingredients are the star of the show.
No.34 Rosetta
Mexico City
From Chef Elena Reygadas. What started as an Italian-inspired restaurant serving fresh pasta, has now evolved to Mexican-focused cuisine with a reinterpretation of traditional dishes.
No.33 Pujol
Mexico City
Founded by chef Enrique Olvera, Pujol presents an innovative proposal rooted in high-quality indigenous ingredients and diverse techniques, adding a modern twist to traditional Mexican recipes and serving them in the most elegant way possible.
No.31 Belcanto
Lisbon
The first culinary endeavour of admired chef José Avillez takes diners on a trip through contemporary Portuguese cuisine.
No.29 Boragó
Santiago
The dishes created by chef Rodolfo Guzmán are not only visually striking and incredibly tasty, but also crafted with sustainability at the core.
No.28 Elkano
Getaria
Kokotxas, a traditional Basque fish stew and spring mushrooms are some of the options found on the tasting menu.
No.27 A Casa do Porco
São Paulo
The quirkily decorated restaurant run by co-chefs Jefferson Rueda and Janaína Torres is found in the heart of downtown São Paulo. On the menu, you’ll find everything from an artisanal selection of charcuterie to cassava crunch and roast pork, a mortadella sandwich with watercress emulsion and pork tartare.
No.25 El Chato
Bogotá
Chef Álvaro Clavijo is the creative force behind this contemporary Colombian bistro paying homage to the producers he works with.
No.17 Kol
London
Mexican chef Santiago Lastra launched Kol in late 2020 with a vision to produce authentic Mexican food using predominantly UK ingredients.
No.16 Kjolle
Lima
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At Kjolle, Chef Pía León strives to preserve natural flavours by showing dishes with a high level of research and testing, but the produce is always recognisable and never overly manipulated, with as little waste as possible.
No.14 Quique Dacosta
Dénia
Quique Dacosta, the man behind the eponymous restaurant, pays homage to the fish, seafood and rice dishes of the Levant in this haven of Valencian cuisine.
No.10 Don Julio
Buenos Aires
This family-run restaurant represents Argentina on the biggest gastronomic stages with Rivero’s unmatched passion for organic agriculture and local produce.
No.7 Quintonil
Mexico City
Named after a green herb that features in some of the dishes and drinks, Quintonil is a go-to for those looking for fresh, local ingredients and traditional Mexican flavours.
No.4 Diverxo
Madrid
Chef Dabiz Muñoz describes his cuisine as hedonistic, creative and unpredictable.
No.2 Asador Etxebarri
Atxondo
This magical destination restaurant, found in a peaceful Basque village surrounded by mountains and lush greenery, has food enthusiasts travelling from all over the world to try the extraordinary dishes created by Victor Arguinzoniz.
No.1 Disfrutar
Barcelona
Imaginative dishes are executed with exceptional technical skill and served in the most playful way possible.
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