Last night, on November 9th, 2023, the Culinary Awards presented the nominated gastronomic participants with the Chef 2023 statuette at the iconic Nobu Hotel Los Cabos during a glittering and unforgettable gala.
The host of the ceremony was Amparo García, one of the most recognised voices in Los Cabos. She eloquently captured the attention of over 350 guests.
Amidst applause and cheers, the different cuisines of Los Cabos and Todos Santos – El Pescadero first paraded down the red carpet to commemorate the 4th Annual Los Cabos – El Pescadero Festival. Edition of Culinary Awards, and then the winners were paraded on stage to receive their awards.
The results of the public vote are in, and the following contestants have emerged as the winners:
- Culinary Awards Cabo San Lucas, In Hotel
Hacienda Cocina y Cantina (Hacienda Kitchen and Canteen)
- Culinary Awards Cabo San Lucas, In City
Origin
- Culinary Awards a Bar In Cabo San Lucas
Agave Study at Peacock Alley
- Culinary Awards Food / Lunch In Cabo San Lucas
Hacienda Cocina y Cantina (Hacienda Kitchen and Canteen)
- Culinary Awards Breakfast and/or Coffee Shop In Cabo San Lucas
Hoja Santa Restaurant
- Culinary Awards Laid Back Casual
La Cura Mariscos (seafood)
- Culinary Awards San José Del Cabo, In Hotel
Javier´s Restaurant at The Cabo Azul Resort
- Culinary Awards San José Del Cabo, In City
Sage Baja
- Culinary Awards a Bar In San Jose Del Cabo
Simaruba
- Culinary Awards Food / Lunch In San Jose Del Cabo
Restaurante Doña Pame
- Culinary Awards Breakfast and/or Coffee Shop In San José Del Cabo
Pan Springs Cabo
- Culinary Awards Tourist Corridor In Hotel
Vela at The Hilton Los Cabos Hotel
- Culinary Awards Tourist Corridor In City
Nao
- Culinary Awards In Todos Santos – El Pescadero
DUM (pronounced “DOOM”) Restaurant
- Culinary Awards a Bar Todos Santos – El Pescadereo
Tiki Santos Bar
- Culinary Awards Food / Lunch In Todos Santos- El Pescadero
Tiki Santos Bar
- Culinary Awards Breakfast and/or Cafeteria In Pescadero In Todos Santos- El Pescadero
La Catrina Cantina
The Jury Winners are:
- Todos Santos – El Pescadero Restaurant of the Year
DUM (pronounced “DOOM”) Restaurant
New Restaurant
- Wine Experience
Don Manuel’s at Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal
- Service Experience in the City
Carbón Cabrón
- Service experience in Hotel
Ardea Steakhouse at Nobu Hotel Los Cabos
- Culinary Concept in City
DUM (pronounced “DOOM”) Restaurant
- Culinary Concept in Hotel
Ardea Steakhouse at Nobu Hotel Los Cabos
- Chef of the Year
Edgar Carbajal at Nicksan
- Established Chef
Cesar Pita at Lumbre
- Rising New Chef
Eduardo Benítez Giles at Trattoria Da Pietro
- Pastry Chef of the Year
Ruby Navarro at Ruba´s Bakery & Bistro
- Trayectoria Culinaria
Nicksan Cabo
- Food critic
Claudia Velo
- Design, Ambience and Atmosphere in City
Nao
- Design, Ambience and Atmosphere in Hotel
YAYA at Chileno Bay Resort & Residences
- Restaurante Nominado por Jurado
Talay Thai at Montage Los Cabos
- Established Restaurant
Don Manuel’s at Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal
- Restaurant of the Year in Hotel
Marea at Montage Los Cabos
- Restaurant of the Year in the City
Carbón Cabrón
José Cuervo Family Reserve Awards
- AGAVE+Chocolate Special Prize
Bar Esquina Los Cabos at Bahia Hotel & Beach House
- Special Signature Cocktail RDF Platinum Award
Bar Esquina Los Cabos at Bahia Hotel & Beach House
Congratulations to all the 2023 winners!
