8 restaurants in Buenos Aires among the best in Latin America 2025

In the thirteenth edition of The 50 best restaurants in Latin AmericaArgentine cuisine made itself visible again: 8 restaurants that were among the best in the area. This is a number that shows, once again, that the local scene is still strong and with proposals attracting interest abroad.

The awards ceremony was held in Antigua, Guatemalathe first city in Central America to host this event. With its colonial landscape and relaxed rhythm, it was the perfect place to bring together chefs, journalists and actors from all over Latin America.

During the previous week, Antigua was full of talks, meetings and activities focused on what drives gastronomy on the continent today. Between the ideas, discussions, and many tried-and-tested dishes, the atmosphere of anticipation was growing for this big night.

Previewing the 13th edition of Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants of 2025, The chefs who were already on stage took the mic again to talk about how they blend cuisine, identity and sustainability. They told what is behind their proposals and how these three themes end up defining the way they represent their countries.

This year they were Five chefs were invited to attend #50BestTalksa gathering where chefs, leaders and figures from the sector came together to hear how each has found their own voice and how they are using cooking to move the needle in their communities. Each talk reveals research processes, processes and those ideas that are later translated into a dish.

The event was held in Santo Domingo del Cerro, Antigua Guatemala, as an appetizer to the party on December 2. Guatemalan Pablo Diaz (Mercado 24) participated alongside Inés Baez Nin from the Dominican Republic; Marcia Taha Mohamed, from Bolivia; Ivan Ralston, from Brazil; and Natalia Cocoma Hernandez, from Colombia.

Each of them presented a dish that summarized his roots, under the slogan “Legacy in Every Dish.”. The ceremony was also attended by officials from the Guatemalan Tourism Institute and representatives of the 50 Best Restaurants in Latin America 2025 organization.

Other activities that preceded the announcement of the awards were special dinners. Chefs from different countries cook in collaboration with local proposals. An example is the intervention of Palermo restaurant Niño Gordo in the Barriga Llena restaurant in Antigua. There is Chef German Seitz His team has prepared a menu that combines classic dishes from the Palermo location, Such as katsusando and sweet bread With edamame, with the host’s own preparations.

In 2024, it was in first place, and in the 2025 edition, it was in third place. Best Latin American Restaurant 2024 and World’s Best Steakhouse 2024 and other years. It was also included in the list of the 50 best restaurants in the world (10th in 2024) and was awarded a Michelin Star and a Michelin Green Star in 2024.

Fatboy moved from 34th place in 2024 to 21st place in the 2025 edition of the awards. The hottest spot on the Thames has made an Olympic leap. With an Asian soul, it is the flagship of the creative duo German Seitz and Pedro Peña, also responsible for La Carnicería, and Los Jardines de las Barquin, among others.

El Preferido de Palermo is a historic restaurant in Buenos Aires founded in 1952 and restored in 2019 by Pablo Rivero and Chef Guido Tassiwhich brought it back to life with a classic proposal based on traditional products and recipes. His work has led him to firmly establish his place on the regional map: in the latest edition of the 50 Best Restaurants in Latin America, he ranked 31st, confirming his place among the current authorities of Argentine cuisine. In this edition the still life was in twenty-fourth place.

Jorge Luis Borges 2108, Palermo.

El Mercado is the restaurant of the Faena Hotel in Puerto Madero and focuses on Argentine cuisine With local products and classic techniques. The suggestion includes aged, wood-fired Aberdeen Angus beef, special knife-edge empanadas, sweetbreads, and traditional garnishes. Their menu includes classic desserts like tarts with dulce de leche and chocolate mousse. It is his first appearance in the rankings and he did so at No. 27.

Martha Salute 445, Puerto Madero.

Aramburu is a temple of fine Argentinian cuisine, founded in 2007 by Gonzalo Aramburu. It offers a tasting menu of up to 18 courses, which combines high-end techniques and seasonal products with a modern and innovative imprint. The restaurant on Pasaje del Correo in Recoleta came in 35th place. His proposal made it the only Argentine restaurant with two Michelin stars, in addition to having been on the list of the 50 best restaurants in Latin America for years. In 2024, for example, it ranks 46th.

Post Office Corridor, Vicente Lopez 1661, Recoleta.

Trescha, opened by young chef Tomas Treschanski in 2023, ranked 36th. It offers an intimate fine dining experience with a tasting menu for just ten guests and a simple, bar-focused aesthetic. His proposal quickly propelled him to the forefront: he was awarded a Michelin star and… In the latest edition of the 50 best restaurants in Latin America, it entered directly at number 33, He also received the Highest New Entry award for being the most outstanding debut of the year.

Murillo 725, Villa Crespo.

Crizia is one of the Buenos Aires restaurants that makes the sea feel on the plate even if you are in the heart of Palermo. Your position on the list for 2025 It was number 40. Led by Chef Gabriele Augereau, the restaurant serves seasonal cuisine where seafood, especially oysters and artisanal fish, are the protagonists, with a tasting menu or menu depending on the day.

Julia is a small restaurant in Villa Crespo, created in 2019 by Julio Martin Páez and named in honor of his daughter.. In the 2025 edition was held Rank 50. Thanks to his very personal cuisine, which focuses on small seasons and dishes with few ingredients but with a great deal of precision, he has earned a strong place in the Buenos Aires scene. Its intimate room with only 22 seats and a menu that changes according to the season make it stand out In the latest edition of Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants, it ranked 37th.

Loyola 807, Villa Crespo.