# Latin America culinary rankings

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/latin-america-culinary-rankings
> Updated: 2026-08-21T00:28:34.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

The Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025 rankings released their 51-100 list, featuring several establishments from Uruguay and Colombia. In Uruguay, Parador La Huella, Manzanar, and Lo de Tere were included, an achievement Uruguay XXI noted helps build a national brand associated with culinary identity.

The top of the 2025 rankings was led by El Chato in Bogotá, Colombia. Other top-five entries included Kjolle and Mérito in Lima, Don Julio in Buenos Aires, and Celele in Cartagena. Additionally, Chicago-based restaurants Mi Tocaya Antojería, Birrierías Ocotlán, and Gorditas Santiago received recognition in regional culinary selections.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-21: Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants highlights Uruguay and Chicago

The Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025 list features three Uruguayan establishments, while Chicago restaurants also receive regional culinary recognition.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/latin-americas-50-best-restaurants-highlights-uruguay-and-chicago

### 2026-07-29: Chicago restaurants and U.S. food picks spotlighted in July 2026 guides

July 2026 food guides feature Chicago restaurant reviews by Resy and a roundup of standout dishes from venues such as The Griffin Lounge, China Panda and Little Nickel across the U.S.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chicago-restaurants-and-us-food-picks-spotlighted-in-july-2026-guides

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