Maido Wins Global Top Spot; Quintonil Secures Third Position
The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025 awards ceremony took place in Turin, Italy, where Maido, located in Lima, Peru, was crowned the best restaurant in the world. The accolade went to chef Mitsuharu “Micha” Tsumura’s establishment, renowned for its refined nikkei cuisine—a sophisticated fusion of Japanese and Peruvian gastronomy. Their culinary approach, grounded in technique, memory, and terroir, was highly praised.
Mexico also made a significant showing with Quintonil, helmed by chefs Jorge Vallejo and Alejandra Flores, securing the third position globally. This places Quintonil as the best restaurant in Mexico and North America, showcasing a deeply Mexican and contemporary cuisine that accurately reflects local produce and balances innovation with respect for its origins.
Additional Mexican Representation in the Top 50
Two more Mexican restaurants made it into the main list:
- Rosetta (No. 46, Mexico City) – Elena Reygadas’ restaurant once again shone with its vegetable-focused, seasonal menu and culinary sensitivity. Reygadas was named Best Female Chef in the World in 2023.
- Kol (No. 49, London) – Santiago Lastra’s Kol placed 49th, offering a reinterpretation of Mexican techniques and flavors using British ingredients, highlighting the strength of Mexican cuisine beyond its borders.
Mexican Restaurants in the 51-100 List
Three additional spots further solidified the diversity and strength of Mexican gastronomy in the extended list:
- Alcalde (No. 51, Guadalajara) – Francisco Ruano’s restaurant represents western Mexico with a product-focused, clean, and technically impeccable cuisine.
- Pujol (No. 60, Mexico City) – Enrique Olvera’s project continues to be an international reference, thanks to its ability to reinterpret tradition with sophistication.
- Arca (No. 67, Tulum) – With a focus on fire, the jungle, and indigenous ingredients of the Caribbean, Arca remains one of the most relevant proposals from southeastern Mexico.
Key Questions and Answers
- Who won the top spot in The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025? Maido, located in Lima, Peru, was named the best restaurant in the world.
- Which Mexican restaurant secured the third position globally? Quintonil, led by chefs Jorge Vallejo and Alejandra Flores, achieved the third spot.
- What makes Quintonil’s cuisine stand out? Quintonil’s deeply Mexican and contemporary cuisine accurately reflects local produce while balancing innovation with respect for its origins.
- What other Mexican restaurants made it into the top 50? Rosetta (No. 46, Mexico City) and Kol (No. 49, London) were also recognized.
- Which Mexican restaurants are featured in the 51-100 list? Alcalde (No. 51, Guadalajara), Pujol (No. 60, Mexico City), and Arca (No. 67, Tulum) are included in this list.
