Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants 2024 Revealed

Latin America’s 50 best restaurant list was officially announced at the Museu Histórico Nacional in Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday, November 26 2024. This year’s top spot went to Don Julio in Buenos Aires, winning The Best Restaurant in Latin America and Argentina for 2024. Buenos Aires continued to shine as one of the world’s top restaurant destinations with eight Buenos Aires establishments making the list. In close competition, Lima and São Paulo followed Buenos Aires with seven restaurants each making the list.

“Restaurant Table” by Jonas Nilsson Lee/ CC0 1.0

A detailed press release also highlighted the following:

Don Julio in Buenos Aires claims the top spot this year, winning The Best Restaurant in Latin America and The Best Restaurant in Argentina 2024, accolades that it previously collected in 2020. Climbing to the No.1 position from last year’s No.3 ranking, the Argentinian parrilla has won global recognition for its classic steaks, extensive wine list and legendary hospitality. This gastronomic landmark is led by high profile restaurateur and sommelier Pablo Rivero, who is admired by professionals across Latin America and around the world. His expertise has earned him the prestigious title of the Beronia World’s Best Sommelier at The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2024 awards.

* Colombian chef-restaurateur Harry Sasson wins the Woodford Reserve Icon Award for his
contributions to the region’s dining scene
* Camila Fiol wins Latin America’s Best Pastry Chef Award, sponsored by República del Cacao, for
her work at Santiago’s Fiol Dulcería and beyond
* Trescha in Buenos Aires receives the Highest New Entry Award, landing on the list at No.33
* The Highest Climber Award, sponsored by Lee Kum Kee, goes to Rafael in Lima, which jumps 27
positions to No.19
* By a vote of his fellow chefs, Sergio Díaz of Guatemala City’s Sublime is honoured with the
Estrella Damm Chefs’ Choice Award

50 Best Restaurant List Latin America:
Ranking Establishment City/Town
1 Don Julio Buenos Aires
2 Maido Lima
3 El Chato Bogotá
4 Kjolle Lima
5 Boragó Santiago
6 Celele Cartagena
7 Lasai Rio de Janeiro
8 Mérito Lima
9 Quintonil Mexico City
10 Leo Bogotá
11 Nuema Quito
12 Alcalde Guadalajara
13 Mayta Lima
14 Maito Panama City
15 A Casa do Porco São Paulo
16 Tuju São Paulo
17 Fauna Valle de Guadalupe
18 Gran Dabbang Buenos Aires
19 Rafael Lima
20 Evvai São Paulo
21 Oteque Rio de Janeiro
22 Sublime Guatemala City
23 Villa Torél Ensenada
24 Pujol Mexico City
25 Sikwa San José
26 Nelita São Paulo
27 Metzi São Paulo
28 Cosme Lima
29 Mishiguene Buenos Aires
30 La Mar Lima
31 El Preferido de Palermo Buenos Aires
32 Arca Tulum
33 Trescha Buenos Aires
34 Niño Gordo Buenos Aires
35 Maní São Paulo
36 Huniik Mérida
37 Julia Buenos Aires
38 Gustu La Paz
39 Mercado 24 Guatemala City
40 Cantina del Tigre Panama City
41 Lo de Tere Punta del Este
42 Manuel Barranquilla
43 Máximo Bistrot Mexico City
44 Cordero Caracas
45 Humo Negro Bogotá
46 Aramburu Buenos Aires
47 Sud 777 Mexico City
48 Rosetta Mexico City
49 Mil Moray
50 Kotori São Paulo