Los Cabos, BCS – On Tuesday, October 29th, the Culinary Awards Los Cabos announced the nominated restaurants for its fifth edition, celebrating culinary excellence across 22 categories. Representatives from the 152 participating restaurants, sponsors, media, and other special guests gathered at Crania to mark this milestone, with the awards gala set for November 2 at the JW Marriott Los Cabos Golf & Beach Resort.
Highlights from the Culinary Awards Los Cabos 5th Edition:
- 152 restaurants took part, showcasing the region’s diverse culinary talent.
- 10 categories were open to public nomination, receiving 67,036 votes from 20,275 users.
- 10 additional categories were selected by an 86-member jury, and 2 categories were open to public vote, sponsored by Reserva de la Familia.
- Lifetime Culinary Achievement Award honored Edith Jiménez Moreno for her pivotal role in Los Cabos’ tourism industry over the past 45 years.
- Al Rescate Program: The Culinary Awards continued its commitment to social responsibility by supporting this food security initiative.
The evening was hosted by Amparo García, who announced the nominees across all categories. With transparency as a core value, the renowned firm Crowe audited the results, with Iván Bautista Osuna presenting the final tallies.
Categories Nominated by the Public Choice Awards (Online Votes)
Culinary Awards Lunch in Cabo San Lucas
- London Bistro
- Quecas El Comal
- Restaurante Gardenias
- Punta Médano Ceviche & Bar
- San Lucero Restaurant
- Santo Carbón
Culinary Awards Lunch in Tourist Corridor
- Pan di Bacco | Merkado
- 7 Seas Seafood Grille
- Chez Blue
- Districtmx Eat+Drink
- Encanto, Farm & Sea Restaurant | Mar del Cabo by Velas
- Pan Springs Cabo
Culinary Awards Lunch in San Jose del Cabo
- Come a Casa
- Oyster House San José
- Restaurant Doña Pame
- Rigos Restaurant Bar
- Rubas Bakery & Bistro
- Acre Restaurant & Cocktail Bar
Culinary Awards Breakfast and/or Café Cabo San Lucas
- Hacienda Cocina & Cantina | Hacienda Beach Club & Residences
- Icy Store
- Hoja Santa Restaurante
- Alquimia Cocina Imperfecta
- La Cabaña Choyera
- Fiore Bakery and Coffee
Culinary Awards Breakfast and/or Café Tourist Corridor
- Chez Blue
- Pan di Bacco | Merkado
- Pan Springs Cabo
- Encanto, Farm & Sea Restaurant | Mar del Cabo by Velas
- 7 Seas Seafood Grille
Culinary Awards Breakfast and/or Café in San Jose del Cabo
- Azul Cortés | The White Lodge Baja Sur Cabo
- Restaurant Doña Pame
- Rigos Restaurant Bar
- Rubas Bakery & Bistro
- Jardín Secreto
- Malvarrosa Restaurant
Culinary Awards Culinary Experience
- Il Splendido
- Zenna
- Come a Casa
- 7 Seas Seafood Grille
- Hacienda Cocina & Cantina | Hacienda Beach Club & Residences
- Humo | Zadún, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve
Culinary Awards Bar
- Origen
- Hacienda Cocina & Cantina | Hacienda Beach Club & Residences
- Zenna
- Agave Study at Peacock Alley | Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal
- Simaruba
- The Woods Cabo
Culinary Awards Lunch in Todos Santos – El Pescadero – El Triunfo
El Mirador Oceanview
- Tiki Santos Bar
- Cocina de Campo by Agricole
- DUM
- El Minero de El Triunfo
- Jazamango Restaurante
Culinary Awards Breakfast and/or Café / Todos Santos – El Pescadero – El Triunfo
- Cocina de Campo by Agricole
- Benno | Hotel San Cristóbal
- Tenoch by Paradero Todos Santos
- La Catrina Cantina
- Oystera By Santaterra
- Santos Pecados Restaurant & Bar
Pairing by Reserva de la Familia José Cuervo
- Don Manuel’s I Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal
- Il Splendido
- Bar Esquina | Bahía Hotel & Beach House
- San Lucero Restaurant
- El Mirador Oceanview
- Tiki Santos Bar
Cocktail Making by Reserva De La Familia José Cuervo
- Agave Study at Peacock Alley | Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal
- Bar Esquina | Bahía Hotel & Beach House
- Acre Restaurant & Cocktail Bar
- San Lucero Restaurant
- DUM
- El Mirador Oceanview
Categories Nominated by the Jury:
New Restaurant
- Muna | Nobu Hotel Los Cabos
- Nami | Nobu Hotel Los Cabos
- Come a Casa
- Torote
- The Woods Cabo
- Zenna
Consolidated Restaurant
- Agua | One&Only Palmilla
- Bar Esquina | Bahia Hotel & Beach House.
- Don Manuel’s | Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal
- El Mirador Ocean View
- Restaurante Doña Pame
- Vela Restaurante |Hilton Loa Cabos Beach & Golf Resort
Wine Experience
- Agua | One&Only Palmilla
- Ardea Steakhouse | Nobu Hotel Los Cabos
- Café des Artistes Los Cabos | JW Marriot Los Cabos Beach Resort & Spa
- Cocina del Mar | Esperanza Auberge Resorts Collection
- Muna | Nobu Hotel Los Cabos
- Seared | One&Only Palmilla
Excelence is Service
- Agua | One&Only Palmilla
- Café des Artistes Los Cabos | JW Marriot Los Cabos Beach Resort & Spa
- Humo | Zadun, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve
- Muna | Nobu Hotel Los Cabos
- Sakagura | Solaz A Luxury Collection Resort, Los Cabos
- Seared | One&Only Palmilla
Gastronomical experience
- Agua | One&Only Palmilla
- Arbol | Las Ventanas al Paraíso
- Phortal Restaurant
- Muna | Nobu Hotel Los Cabos
- Sakagura | Solaz A Luxury Collection Resort, Los Cabos
- Seared | One&Only Palmilla
Pastry Chef of the Year
- Chef Valente Gil | Café des Artistes | JW Marriott Los Cabos Beach Resort & Spa
- Chef Isabel Calderón | DUM Todos Santos
- Chef Paolo Della Corte | Ardea Steakhouse
- Chef Frank Aragón I Arbol | Las Ventanas al Paraíso
- Chef Ángel Alejandro Betancourt | Materia Galería Dulce Pastry Boutique
- Chef Annelise Razo| Seared | One&Only Palmilla
Restaurant of the year in a hotel
- Agua | One&Only Palmilla
- Arbol | Las Ventanas al Paraíso
- Ardea Steakhouse | Nobu Hotel Los Cabos
- Muna | Nobu Hotel Los Cabos
- Sakagura | Solaz A Luxury Collection Resort, Los Cabos
- Seared | One&Only Palmilla
Restaurant of the year in the city
- Carbón Cabrón
- Il Splendido
- Punta Médano
- Zenna
- DUM Todos Santos
- The Woods Cabo
Consolidated Chef
- Chef Paolo Della Corte | Ardea Steakhouse I Muna | Nami I Hotel Nobu Los Cabos
- Chef Leonardo Vargas & Chef Víctor Palma | Arbol | Las Ventanas al Paraíso
- Chef Luis Nara | Punta Médano
- Chef Eliana Godinez I Yaya | Chileno Bay Auberge Resorts Collection
- Chef Guillermo Javier Gómez | Sage Baja
- Chef Cristian Garcia | Seared | One&Only Palmilla
Chef of the year
- Chef Leonardo Vargas & Chef Víctor Palma | Arbol | Las Ventanas al Paraíso
- Chef Paolo Della Corte | Ardea Steakhouse I Muna | Nami I Hotel Nobu Los Cabo
- Chef Valentin Medel I Sakagura | Solaz A Luxury Collection Resort, Los Cabos
- Chef Cristian Garcia | Seared | One&Only Palmilla
- Chef Mario Rodríguez |Café des Artistes | JW Marriott Los Cabos Beach Resort & Spa
- Chef Guillermo Javier Gomez | Sage Baja
The evening also celebrated Baja Wines on its 20th anniversary. This local company, a leading distributor of premium wines in Los Cabos, contributes to the area’s wine culture while creating over 60 jobs. Owner Héctor Zúñiga was recognized for Baja Wines’ ongoing support of the Culinary Awards.
Special Recognition and Industry Impact This year’s prestigious Lifetime Culinary Achievement Award was presented to Edith Jiménez Moreno by Claudia del Pino, CEO of TENDENCIA, and Linda McHatton, CEO of PR Solutions. For over 45 years, Edith and Grupo Edith’s have been instrumental in shaping the culinary identity of Los Cabos, blending authenticity with innovation.
In the Jury-Nominated Restaurant category, Committee President Jesús Corral González highlighted that this honor is awarded to a restaurant that exemplifies Los Cabos’ culinary spirit internationally, regardless of official participation in the Culinary Awards.
Program Partners and Sponsors The Culinary Awards extend thanks to partners like ASA Alimentaria for their collaboration in the Al Rescate program. Director Luis Garduño and Claudia Velo urged more restaurants to join this impactful initiative, thanking those already on board.
The nomination event concluded with remarks from Rodrigo Esponda, Director of FITURCA, who commended the dedication of all involved in the Culinary Awards. He highlighted the culinary guide’s role in bolstering the region’s tourism and expressed appreciation for the restaurateurs’ contributions.
Acknowledgments to Sponsors This year’s Culinary Awards would not be possible without the generous support of its sponsors, including Avantec, VIP MX, Baja Wines, Bimbo, Cervecería Yenekamu, Crania, Crowe, JW Marriott and many more. Presented by PR Solutions & TENDENCIA, the Culinary Awards culminates in the publication of a Culinary Guide that celebrates the rich diversity of Los Cabos’ food culture.
The Culinary Awards Los Cabos continues to honor the best in local gastronomy, with each edition reaching a broader audience through social and media channels, reinforcing Los Cabos as a premier culinary destination.