Quintonil Ranks Fourth Among World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026, Named Best in Latin America
Quintonil ranks fourth in The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2026: Mexico City restaurant led by chef Jorge Vallejo and Alejandra Flores also earned the title of best restaurant in Latin America at a gala held in Lima, Peru, where Spain's Asador Etxebarri took first place.
Quintonil ranks fourth in The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026, Digi Mart USA News (Mexico City): Mexican gastronomy once again drew attention on the international stage. Quintonil, located in Mexico City and run by chef Jorge Vallejo together with his wife, Alejandra Flores, reached fourth place in The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026 and received recognition as the best restaurant in Latin America.
The rankings were announced during a gala held in Lima, Peru. The top spot went to Spain’s Asador Etxebarri, led by chef Bittor Arginzoniz, which displaced Peru’s Maido, the previous year’s winner.
Quintonil maintains its place among the most distinguished establishments in fine dining worldwide. With two Michelin stars, the restaurant has become a reference point for contemporary Mexican cuisine, offering a proposal that combines current techniques with traditional ingredients and native products of the country.
The menu emphasizes seasonal vegetables, insects and flavors from different regions of Mexico, with preparations that explore new textures and presentations while remaining connected to the national culinary identity.
Asador Etxebarri, in Atxondo, Spain, also received recognition as the best restaurant in Europe. Gaggan, in Bangkok, took second place, while Alchemist, in Copenhagen, completed the podium.
Quintonil ranked fourth, followed by Wing and The Chairman, both in Hong Kong. Peru’s Kjolle placed seventh, while Kadeau, DiverXO and Plénitude completed the top ten.
Quintonil’s fourth-place finish represents one of the most significant recognitions for Mexican gastronomy in this edition. Its presence among the top five confirms the international reach of a cuisine that relies on local ingredients, contemporary techniques and an original interpretation of the country’s culinary diversity.
The distinction as the best restaurant in Latin America also places Mexico City at the center of the international gastronomic conversation in 2026.
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