Jalisco Restaurant Industry Summit Announces 2026 Merit Awards

The Cámara Nacional de la Industria de Restaurantes y Alimentos Condimentados (CANIRAC) Jalisco will host the 2026 Premio al Mérito Restaurantero during a two‑day summit on 12‑13 November 2026. The event takes place at the Conjunto Santander de Artes Escénicas in Guadalajara and is expected to draw more than 2,600 participants, including restaurateurs, chefs, sommeliers, suppliers, investors and academics.

The summit aims to boost the competitiveness of Jalisco’s food‑service sector, foster commercial alliances and recognize individuals and businesses that have contributed to the region’s gastronomy. Jalisco’s restaurant industry comprises over 46,000 establishments, generates more than 20 billion pesos annually (about 15 % of the state’s tourism GDP), and provides roughly 156 000 formal jobs, with women representing 44 % of the workforce.