Eight restaurants in Argentina were chosen in the prestigious ranking of the 50 best gastronomic houses in Latin America

Eight restaurants in Argentina were in the Latin American ranking. 50 Best Restaurants in the WorldPrepared to award this 2022 the Best Gastronomic Houses in Latin America.

The stars of the culinary world met in Mérida, Yucatan, to participate in the first plenary meeting of the Latin American Gastronomic Community since 2019, on the occasion of the presentation of the list of dishes. The 50 Best Restaurants in Latin America 2022.

Focusing on the diversity and richness of the region’s culinary scene, 21 establishments from various destinations on the list were highlighted during the ceremony before the restaurants were named. Central, in Lima, as the best restaurant in Latin America And the best in the Andean country.

The central restaurant, headed by chefs Virgilio Martinez and Pia Leon, is an ode to Peru’s unique landscape, history and traditions, leading the annual vote for the first time since 2016.

Introducing the event, William Drew, Chief Content Officer for the ranking, said: “We are delighted to return to the region with our first regular list since 2020 and our first full celebration of the region’s foodie community since 2019. The latest three years have brought about significant change in the industry which is reflected in the new restaurants and destinations featured on the 2022 list.”

In top rankingAlong with Central were the Don Julio (number 2) restaurant in Buenos Aires (named best restaurant in Argentina), and the Mado (number 3) in Lima.

Buenos Aires and Lima continue their reign as culinary meccas with eight restaurants on the list each. In addition to Don Julio in place number 2, Other notable additions from the Argentine capital were Julia (No. 50), who appeared for the first time, and Elena (No. 40), who re-entered the list.

São Paulo followed with seven entries, including A Casa do Porco (No. 4), named best restaurant in Brazil, and new entries Metzi (No. 27), Charco (No. 35) and Nelita (No. 39). Huh. , Mexico City had five entries and Pujol (No. 7) was once again named the best restaurant in Mexico.

The diversity of the region was highlighted in this edition with 10 new restaurants entering the rankings for the first time. Fauna (No. 16) in Valle de Guadalupe were the restaurants to debut, in addition to the new entry in Buenos Aires and three in São Paulo; Villa Torrell (No. 18) in Ensenada; Arka (No.29), in Tulum; Sublime (No.31) and Diacá (No.47), both in Guatemala City; and Mesa Franca (No.49), in Bogotá.

title Best Sommelier of Latin AmericaIntroduced in 2022, the honor was awarded to Pablo Rivero, Rosario, sommelier and owner of Restaurant Don Julio in Buenos Aires, which was the winner as Best Restaurant in Latin America 2020. Rivero’s wineries also showcase more than 14,000 Argentine labels. Empty bottles line the interior walls of the 19th-century building in which Don Julio lives, turning this rustic space into a welcoming wine sanctuary.

how is the vote

Academy of Organization is made up of more 300 regional voting members, whose selections are based on their expert opinion on the restaurant scene in Latin America. It is divided into five regions: Mexico, Central America, South America (North), South America (South) and Brazil. Each one has selected voters among journalists, food critics, chefs, gastronomes and longtime gourmets.

In 2022, each member submitted 10 votes for their best dining experiences from the past 18 months. At least three of those votes had to go to restaurants outside their home country (Academy members unable to travel abroad could only vote for seven restaurants in their home country).

50 Best Restaurants in Latin America

1. Central, Lima
2. Don Julio, Buenos Aires
3. Meadow, Lima
4. The House of the Pig, Sao Paulo
5. El Chato, Bogota
6. Mateo, Panama City
7. Pujol, Mexico City
8. skirt, lima
9. Mayata, Lima
10. Borago, Santiago
11. Merritt, Lima
12. Otec, Rio de Janeiro
13. Leo, Bogota
14. Ivai, Sao Paulo
15. Michigan, Buenos Aires
16. Wildlife, Guadalupe Valley
17. Le Chic, Cancun
18. Villa Torrell, Ensenada
19. that, cartagena
20. Lasai, Rio de Janeiro
21. Mani, Sao Paulo
22. Palermo, a Buenos Aires favorite
23. Sud 777, Mexico City
24. 24. Nuema, Quito
25. 25. Parador La Huella, Jose Ignacio
26. Chila, Buenos Aires
27. Metzi, Sao Paulo
28. Maximo’s Bistrot, Mexico City
29. the ark, tulum
30. Astrid and Gaston, Lima
31. Sublime, Guatemala City
32. Rafael, Lima
33. Dome, Sao Paulo
34. Pangea, Monterey
35. Charco, Sao Paulo
36. Aramburu, Buenos Aires
37. Rosetta, Mexico City
38. bone, lime
39. Nelita, Sao Paulo
40. Helena, Buenos Aires
41. Mayor, Guadalajara
42. Dozen, Guadalajara
43. Quintanilla, Mexico City
44. Mill, More
45. Gustu, La Paz (Bolivia)
46. Manu, Curitiba
47. Diaca, Guatemala City
48. Great Dabangg, Buenos Aires
49. Mesa Franca, Bogota
50. Julia, Buenos Aires