Mexico City’s Quintonil Named Best Restaurant in Latin America, Fourth Worldwide

Mexico City — Quintonil, the Polanco restaurant led by chef Jorge Vallejo, has been named the best restaurant in Latin America and fourth best in the world by The 50 Best Restaurants 2026.

The ranking was announced during a ceremony at the Teatro Municipal in Lima, Peru, where organizers unveiled the full international list.

The result places Quintonil among the top five for the first time in the current ranking cycle, recognized for a culinary approach built on Mexican ingredients.

What makes Quintonil stand out

Quintonil’s kitchen draws on sustainable produce sourced from orchards and fruit trees across different regions of Mexico. Its dishes aim to showcase the country’s range of flavors through a mix of technique, elegant plating and traditional ingredients. The restaurant also holds two Michelin stars.

Among the dishes that stood out to the international panel were a mole garnished with flowers, duck pibil served with corn cream, and oxtail braised in recado negro sauce. The dessert menu includes creme fraiche with melipona bee honey, and the restaurant offers rotating pairings built around Mexican wines.

The dining experience also reflects the work of Alejandra Flores, Vallejo’s wife, who oversees hospitality at the restaurant.

What a meal costs

According to information published by The 50 Best Restaurants, prices start at about $264 per person, roughly 4,900 pesos. The restaurant offers several pairing options:

• Non-alcoholic pairing: 2,175 pesos
• Mexican wine selection: 3,140 pesos
• Liquid Horizons pairing: 3,380 pesos
• Tasting menu: 6,090 pesos per person
• Terroir & Rarities pairing: 8,450 pesos

Quintonil is located at Newton 55 in the Polanco neighborhood of Mexico City and takes reservations through its online platform.

The 2026 top five

The international list also honored restaurants in Asia and Europe alongside Quintonil. Asador Etxebarri in Atxondo, Spain, took first place, followed by Gaggan in Bangkok and Alchemist in Copenhagen. Quintonil ranked fourth, ahead of Wing in Hong Kong, which completed the top five.