"El Chato wasn't the only win for Colombia. Cartagena's Celele ranked fifth, and was supported by legendary Leo (23), new entry Afluente (34), Humo Negro (41), and Oda (76)-all from the capital-plus Barranquilla's Manuel (46), and Sambombí Bistró Local of Medellín (98). Lima's Kjolle (from chef Pia Léon) ranked in second place, marking the first time an establishment led by a female chef has been that close to the top prize. Two other Peruvian spots, Mérito (4) and Cosme (10), also made the top 10."
"In addition to restaurant wins, three of the six individual chef prizes were bestowed on women this year. The Dominican Republic's Inés Páez Nin took home the Champions of Change prize, marking the first time it has been awarded in Latin America. Better known as Chef Tita, her Fundación IMA NGO empowers rural families and preserves culinary techniques; the foundation of her restaurant is about so much more than the food on the plate alone."
El Chato in Bogotá was named the best restaurant in Latin America 2025 by The World's 50 Best Restaurants at a December 2 ceremony in Antigua, Guatemala. The Bogotá restaurant advanced from third in 2024 and second in 2023 to first place, ending a 13-year run of winners from Peru and Argentina. Multiple Colombian restaurants placed strongly, including Cartagena's Celele (5), Leo (23), Afluente (34), Humo Negro (41), Manuel (46), Oda (76) and Sambombí Bistró Local (98). Peru's Kjolle placed second and earned the Art of Hospitality prize; Mérito (4) and Cosme (10) also reached the top 10. Three of six individual chef prizes went to women, including Inés Páez Nin (Champions of Change), Tássia Magalhães (Best Female Chef) and Bianca Mirilia (Best Pastry Chef).
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