Overview
- Organizers confirmed the awards ceremony will take place on December 1, 2026 in Guadalajara and the in‑person program begins November 30 with #50BestTalks and Signature Sessions.
- Before the main Top 50 is revealed, Latin America’s 50 Best will publish positions 51–100 and name three special awards: Champions of Change, Art of Hospitality and One To Watch.
- The ranking is produced by a regional academy of about 300 specialists under published voting rules and is audited by Deloitte to validate the voting process.
- Jalisco officials and chefs say the week of events will showcase regional products such as tequila, raicilla, chile de Yahualica and local wines and aim to connect chefs with producers and routes beyond Guadalajara.
- This is the first time the 50 Best ceremony will be held in Guadalajara and the fourth time in Mexico, following a year that also saw other high‑profile culinary events raise the state’s gastronomic profile.