EL CHATO IN BOGOTÁ TAKES THE NO.1 SPOT IN LATIN AMERICA'S 50 BEST RESTAURANTS 2025

• El Chato, in Bogotá, is named The Best Restaurant in Latin America 2025, sponsored by S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna, moving up two positions from the 2024 ranking
• The list highlights restaurants from 21 cities, including seven new entries
• Buenos Aires is a culinary powerhouse in the region with eight restaurants in the ranking, followed by Lima and Santiago with seven and five restaurants, respectively
• Chilean chef and restaurateur Rodolfo Guzmán from Boragó (No.6) in Santiago receives the Icon Award for his contributions to the region's gastronomic scene
• Bianca Mirabili wins the Latin America's Best Pastry Chef Award, sponsored by República del Cacao, for her work at Evvai (No.20) in São Paulo
• Casa Las Cujas in Santiago receives the Highest New Entry Award, debuting on the list at No.14
• The Highest Climber Award, sponsored by Lee Kum Kee, goes to Cosme in Lima, advancing 19 positions to No.9
• By vote of his fellow chefs, Alejandro Chamorro, from Nuema (No.10) in Quito, receives the Estrella Damm Chefs' Choice Award

ANTIGUA, Dec. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The culinary community gathered for the first time in the city of Antigua, Guatemala for the unveiling of the 13th edition of Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants 2025, sponsored by S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna. The ceremony took place at Santo Domingo del Cerro on Tuesday 2 December 2025, celebrating the richness and diversity of the region's gastronomic offerings and highlighting the most influential restaurants in the region, selected based on the votes of 300 industry experts.

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El Chato, located in Bogotá, is crowned No.1 this year, winning the titles of The Best Restaurant in Latin America 2025, sponsored by S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna, and The Best Restaurant in Colombia 2025. Ascending from last year's No.3 position, this contemporary Colombian has been internationally recognised for its culinary excellence as well as its commitment to local producers and ingredients. The restaurant is led by chef Álvaro Clavijo, whose vision when founding El Chato was to redefine Colombian gastronomy and position it on the world map, offering a culinary experience that transcends the conventional.

Craig Hawtin-Butcher, Managing Director for 50 Best, says: "We are truly delighted to celebrate El Chato as The Best Restaurant in Latin America 2025. Our sincerest congratulations to Álvaro Clavijo and his entire talented team for creating such a special space that has brought Colombian cuisine to the forefront of the international stage. This achievement reflects the energy, talent and authenticity that make Latin American gastronomy unique in the world. We extend our congratulations to all the restaurants included in this year's list and reaffirm our commitment to continue promoting the global recognition of this vibrant culinary region."

This year, Buenos Aires maintains its position as one of Latin America's great culinary powers, with eight restaurants among the best in the region, adding one new entry compared to 2024. Followed by Lima with seven restaurants and Santiago with five restaurants, demonstrating the diversity, quality and constant evolution of Latin American gastronomy. 

Among the most outstanding achievements of 2025 are Kjolle (No.2) in Lima, named as The Best Restaurant in Peru; Don Julio (No.3) in Buenos Aires, crowned as The Best Restaurant in Argentina; Boragó (No.6) in Santiago, awarded as The Best Restaurant in Chile; Quintonil (No.7) in Mexico City, recognised as The Best Restaurant in Mexico; and Tuju (No.8) in São Paulo, celebrated as The Best Restaurant in Brazil. Likewise, Maito (No.18) in Panama City; Sublime (No.19) in Guatemala City; Cordero (No.29) in Caracas and Sikwa (No.43) in San José were respectively distinguished as The Best Restaurant in Panama, The Best Restaurant in Guatemala, The Best Restaurant in Venezuela and The Best Restaurant in Costa Rica.

Reflecting the expansion and dynamism of the regional culinary landscape, seven restaurants enter the list for the first time this year. Santiago continues to gain international recognition thanks to the new entry of four establishments: Casa Las Cujas (No.14), Yum Cha (No.28), Demo Magnolia (No.31) and Karai by Mitsuharu (No.45). In La Paz, Arami positions itself at No.48 and is recognised as The Best Restaurant in Bolivia. El Mercado in Buenos Aires and Afluente in Bogotá also entered the list at No.27 and No.34, respectively. Additionally, Diacá (No.37) in Guatemala City, Crizia (No.40) in Buenos Aires and Osso (No.44) in Lima triumphantly return to the list, confirming the vitality and consistency of their gastronomic proposals.

Winner of the Highest New Entry Award, Casa Las Cujas (No.14) is one of Santiago's most vibrant restaurants, combining freshness, innovation and flavour through ocean-focused cuisine, with a relaxed atmosphere. Cosme (No.9), in Lima, receives the Highest Climber Award, sponsored by Lee Kum Kee, recognising its ascent of 19 positions, moving from No.28 in 2024 to No.9 in 2025. Its culinary proposal is based on the concept of comfort food, where fresh seasonal products are the protagonists, fusing the familiarity of homemade flavours with modern techniques.

Distinguished chef Rodolfo Guzmán, owner of Boragó (No.6) in Santiago, received the Icon Award for his exceptional contributions to the region's culinary landscape. He is an internationally recognised figure for promoting Chilean gastronomy through his innovative use of endemic and seasonal ingredients, with a cuisine rooted in the exploration of Chilean territory, incorporating ancestral ingredients from Indigenous peoples and unique products from across the country.

The Latin America's Best Pastry Chef Award, sponsored by República del Cacao, is awarded to Bianca Mirabili, from Evvai (No.20), a restaurant that blends Italian cuisine with Brazilian touches. Chef Bianca Mirabili stands out as a visionary culinary artist, celebrated for her masterful ability to innovatively fuse the rich tapestry of Brazilian culinary roots with sophisticated international pastry techniques and flavours. Through her creations, she not only showcases a profound technical skill but also passionately celebrates local biodiversity and cultural heritage, bringing a distinctive voice to the global gastronomic stage.

In recognition of his unique vision, Maximiliano Pérez has been named Latin America's Best Sommelier Award, sponsored by Vik. His approach transforms a wine list into a geographical and cultural expedition through Argentina. More than an expert, Pérez is a curator and storyteller, inviting diners to explore the country's vast viticultural diversity, from classics to innovative, limited-production wines.

Tássia Magalhães takes home the Latin America's Best Female Chef Award, recognised for leading an exclusively female team and turning her São Paulo kitchen into an act of vindication for the role of women in the industry. Her vision is to use the transformative power of gastronomy to change structures and empower women. 

Alejandro Chamorro, recognised with the Estrella Damm Chefs' Choice Award, leads Nuema in Quito, which has been named The Best Restaurant in Ecuador. The restaurant offers a gastronomic experience based on seasonal tasting menus that reinterpret the flavours of Ecuador's diverse regions, using local products and innovative techniques. Voted for exclusively by the chefs who appear on the Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants list, this award is the only peer-voted accolade, which gives it special significance as it represents recognition among contemporaries in the industry.

The Sustainable Restaurant Award goes to Oda (No.76) in Bogotá. The restaurant celebrates Colombian flavours using fresh ingredients from urban gardens and local producers. This high-end gastronomic proposal is located within the G Lounge, which also includes an indoor golf experience and a whiskey bar, thus offering a complete experience to enjoy during the day or night.

During the awards evening, special award winners announced previously were also recognised, including Inés Páez Nin, known as Chef Tita, as the Champions of Change Award winner; Kjolle (No.2) in Lima, winner of the Art of Hospitality Award, sponsored by Buchanan's 18; and Ana (No.94), led by chef Nicolas Solanilla in Guatemala, awarded the American Express One To Watch Award.

Voting Process

The 50 Best organisation plays a crucial role in promoting restaurants and spotlighting culinary brilliance, consistently bolstering the hospitality sector by encouraging diners to explore thrilling gastronomic adventures. To uphold the utmost integrity and authenticity of the voting process and the subsequent Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants 2025 list, 50 Best collaborates with the professional services consultancy Deloitte as its official independent adjudication partner.

The Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants Academy comprises 300 discerning regional voting members, each meticulously selected for their profound understanding and expert perspective on the Latin American restaurant landscape. Their collective votes form the definitive Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants list. The Academy is structured into five distinct regions: Mexico, Central America, South America (North), South America (South) and Brazil. Within each region, voters include esteemed journalists, influential food critics, celebrated chefs, accomplished restaurateurs and seasoned gourmets. Each member casts 10 votes, reflecting their most exceptional dining experiences over the past 18 months – with a mandatory minimum of four votes allocated to restaurants outside their home country. For a comprehensive breakdown of the Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants voting methodology, please click here.

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About Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants 

Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants was launched in 2013 to celebrate gastronomy across the region and to provide diners around the globe with local insight and culinary recommendations. The Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants list is created by the Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants Academy, an influential group of 300 leaders in the restaurant industry across Latin America, each selected for their expert opinion of Latin America's restaurant scene. The Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants list is published by William Reed, which also publishes The World's 50 Best Restaurants, launched in 2002; Asia's 50 Best Restaurants, launched in 2013; Middle East & North Africa's 50 Best Restaurants, launched in 2022; and North America's 50 Best Restaurants, launched in 2025.

About the Guatemalan Institute of Tourism (INGUAT)
The Guatemalan Institute of Tourism (INGUAT) is the governing body for the promotion, planning and development of tourism in Guatemala. Its mission is to position the country as a sustainable, competitive and world-class destination, highlighting its natural, cultural and human wealth. INGUAT leads the country's tourism image in national and international markets, through promotional campaigns, strategic alliances and participation in key events in the global industry. It promotes strategies that strengthen the tourism offer, encourage investment, promote responsible tourism and generate opportunities for local communities, thus contributing to the economic and social development of Guatemala. 

About the main partner: S.Pellegrino and Acqua Panna

S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna are the main partners of Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants. S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna are the leading natural mineral waters in the fine dining world. Together they interpret Italian style worldwide as a synthesis of excellence, pleasure and well-being. 

Our partners

• Guatemalan Institute of Tourism - Official Host Destination Partner
• S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna - Main Partner & Official Water Partner; sponsor of The Best Restaurant in Latin America 2025
• Estrella Damm - Official Beer Partner; sponsor of Estrella Damm Chefs' Choice Award
• American Express Resy - Official Credit Card & Booking Platform Partner; sponsor of the American Express One To Watch Award
• República del Cacao - Official Chocolate Partner; sponsor of Latin America's Best Pastry Chef Award
• Aspire Lifestyles - Official Concierge Partner
• Lee Kum Kee - Official Sauces & Condiments Partner; sponsor of Highest Climber Award
• Buchanan's Special Reserve 18 Años - Official Whisky Partner, sponsor of Art of Hospitality Award
• Vik - Official Wine Partner; sponsor of Latin America's Best Sommelier Award
• Ron Zacapa Centenario - Official Rum Partner

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