Two unforgettable nights, dozens of outstanding restaurants, and a shared passion for excellence defined the sixth edition of the Culinary Awards Los Cabos—an event that celebrates not only fine dining, but the creative spirit that makes Los Cabos a world-class culinary destination,.
On Thursday, October 23, the nominated restaurants for Culinary Awards Los Cabos 2025 were announced at Torote Restaurant. Special recognition was given to Chef Víctor Garrido and his team for their impeccable performance, as they delivered a memorable gastronomic experience for attendees and demonstrated outstanding collaboration with all sponsors.
On Tuesday, November 4, the awards ceremony for the 6th edition of Culinary Awards Los Cabos took place at Ilios Estiatorio by Grupo Anderson’s, setting the stage for another unforgettable evening that blended elegance, creativity, and vibrant energy— celebrating the talent, passion, and excellence that position Los Cabos as a world-class culinary destination.
At both events, guests enjoyed an exceptional sensory experience during the welcome cocktail, featuring wines from Baja Wines, celebrating its 25th anniversary, and signature cocktails by Reserva de la Familia José Cuervo.
Delicious canapés crafted with Santomar totoaba circulated throughout the venues, while the ambiance—designed by The Main Event Cabo—transformed each location into a dazzling setting, enhanced by captivating lighting and a vibrant atmosphere by Avantec. Special recognition goes to all sponsors who made these unforgettable nights possible.
Hosting duties were led by Amparo García, the project’s official voice, whose energy, warmth, and charisma elevated every moment during both the nominations night and the awards gala.
Once again, Crowe México played a key role in ensuring transparency and legality throughout the entire evaluation process. Iván Bautista, Managing Director of the firm, personally delivered sealed envelopes containing the official results during the ceremonies, reinforcing the project’s credibility and commitment to excellence and impartiality.
• 153 restaurants participated in the sixth edition of the Culinary Awards.
• 56 restaurants received at least one nomination.
• 18 restaurants were named winners in this edition.
• A total of 26 Culinary Awards statuettes were presented, recognizing excellence, creativity, and commitment within the gastronomic community.
• 10 public-vote categories were decided through online voting, reaching 36,862 validated votes from 9,785 users.
• 10 jury categories were determined based on evaluations by 70 jury members, who submitted 347 official ballots.
• Introduction of the new category Sustainability by SANTOMAR, celebrating environmental awareness, responsibility, and commitment in the gastronomy of Los Cabos, Todos Santos, and El Pescadero.
• Two special awards were presented by sponsor Reserva de la Familia: Pairing by RDLF and Cocktails by RDLF.
• A Special Recognition for Gastronomic Leadership was awarded by the Organizing Committee to Jesús Corral, President of the Jury Committee, in recognition of his invaluable participation, commitment, and dedication throughout the years.
• Restaurant Nominated by the Jury Committee was awarded to MarHumo | JW Marriott Los Cabos Beach Resort & Spa.
• The Lifetime Culinary Achievement Award was presented to Diego La Garde, from the iconic nightclub El Squid Roe, for his contribution to the gastronomic and entertainment history of Cabo San Lucas.
As part of the innovations introduced in this sixth edition, Culinary Awards presented the Proepta Digital Marketing Challenge, a competition in which participating restaurants created 15-30-second reels to showcase the essence of their culinary concept and invite their community to vote. At the same time, this initiative strengthens the relationships among restaurants, customers, and suppliers.
The videos were published before October 10, using the hashtags #CulinaryAwards25 and #ProeptaPremioCreativo, and tagging Culinary Awards, Tendencia Travel, PR Solutions, and Proepta. Creativity, messaging, storytelling, and level of engagement were evaluated.
The winners of the Proepta Digital Marketing Challenge, who were recognized that evening, are: Third Place: Vela – Hilton Los Cabos Beach & Golf Resort (30% discount). Second Place: Come a Casa Pasta y Pizza Artesanal (45% discount). First Place: IC Store Cabo ($50,000 pesos in credit).
For the third consecutive year, Reserva de la Familia José Cuervo took part in the Culinary Awards with two special initiatives. Fourteen restaurants registered to participate in the Mixology by RDLF category, and twenty-eight restaurants entered Pairing by RDLF. The nominees are:
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This year, Culinary Awards introduced a new category, sponsored by SANTOMAR: Gastronomic Sustainability, which celebrates environmental awareness, responsibility, and commitment within Los Cabos’ culinary scene. In this first edition, 21 restaurants participated in the open call, reflecting the sector’s growing interest in implementing sustainable practices.
Nominees: Gastronomic Sustainability by Santomar: · Acre Restaurant · Dum Todos Santos · Limo Heritage Kitchen · Sage · Señora Cocina, Casa y Cantina
NOMINACIONES VOTO PÚBLICO | NOMINEES PEOPLE’S CHOICE
Tesoro Escondido | Hidden Gem · Athena Restaurante · El Oyster San José del Cabo · Kefish Fish Market · Palo Verde Restaurant · Sabaku Hand Roll y Sake Bar · Sardinilla
Favorito Local | Local Favorite · Kefish Fish Market · Quecas El Comal · Rigo’s Restaurant Bar & Grill · Santo Carbón Asador Mexicano · The Sushi House
Carta Dulce | Sweet Menu · IC Store Cocina & Coffee Shop · Come a Casa Pasta y Pizza Artesanal · Jacaranda Restaurante y Jardín · Limonetto Tradizione Siciliana · Malvarrosa Restaurante
Arte del Servicio | The Art of Service · Acre Restaurante · Arbol | Las Ventanas al Paraíso · Harry’s Prime Steakhouse · NAO Cocina Mediterránea · The Woods Cabo
Restaurante Temático | Themed Restaurant · Come a Casa Pasta y Pizza Artesanal · Limonetto Tradizione Siciliana · Restaurant Doña Pame · Sardinilla · SOL KBBQ
Stellar Breakfast · Casa Martin by Chef Roger Martín · Hoja Santa · Jazmin’s Restaurant · Rigo’s Restaurant Bar & Grill · Torote Restaurant
Signature Restaurant of the Year Cabo San Lucas · Casa Martin by Chef Roger Martín · Hacienda Cocina y Cantina| Hacienda Beach Club & Residences · InVita Bistro Italian Cuisine & Wine Bar · Koi Sushi Teriyaki & Tempura · Torote Restaurant
Signature Restaurant of the Year San José del Cabo · Come a Casa Pasta y Pizza Artesanal · La Forchetta · Restaurant Doña Pame · Sage Baja · Simaruba Mexican Bistro
Signature Restaurant of the Year Corredor Turístico · Al Pairo | Solaz Resort Los Cabos · Arbol | Las Ventanas al Paraíso · Breeze | One&Only Palmilla · Harry’s Prime Steakhouse · Señora Cocina, Casa y Cantina
SignatureRestaurant of the Year Todos Santos – El Pescadero · DUM Todos Santos · El Mirador Oceanview Restaurant By Guaycura Boutique Hotel · Kahal Restaurant at Rancho Pescadero · Momo Yatai Todos Santos · Oystera
JURY AWARDS
Excellence in Service · MarHumo | JW Marriott Los Cabos Beach Resort Spa · Mezcal | Montage Los Cabos · NAO Cocina Mediterránea · Sur Beach House | Bahía Hotel & Beach House · Talay | Montage Los Cabos
Gastronomic Experience · Carbón Cabrón · DUM Todos Santos · MarHumo | JW Marriott Los Cabos Beach Resort Spa · Mezcal | Los Montage · Señora Cocina, Casa y Cantina · Talay | Montage Los Cabos
Wine Experience · 7 Seas Seafood Grille | Cabo Surf Hotel & Spa · Carbón Cabrón · DUM Todos Santos · Limo Heritage Kitchen · MarHumo | JW Marriott Los Cabos Beach Resort Spa · Mezcal | Montage Los Cabos
Chef Pastry · Cocina del Mar at Esperanza | Esperanza Auberge Collection | Diego Edson Ortiz Muñoz · Comal at Chileno Bay Resort & Residences | Jonathan Moises Avelar López · DUM Todos Santos | Isabel Calderón · Mezcal | Montage Los Cabos | Aurelien Revil Signorat · Talay | Montage Los Cabos | Aurelien Revil Signorat
New Restaurant · Crust Baja Baking Center · Fénix Cocina México Contemporánea · Limo Heritage Kitchen · MarHumo | JW Marriott Los Cabos Beach Resort Spa · Sabaku Hand Roll y Sake Bar · Señora Cocina, Casa y Cantina
Established Chef · Cocina del Mar at Esperanza| Esperanza Auberge Collection | Raúl Soto · DUM | Aurelien Legay · MarHumo | JW Marriott Los Cabos Beach Resort Spa | Javier Plascencia · Mezcal | Montage Los Cabos | Xavier Salomon · NAO Cocina Mediterránea | Alex Branch · Talay | Montage Los Cabos | Marc Narongchai
Chef of the Year · DUM | Aurelien Legay · MarHumo | JW Marriott Los Cabos Beach Resort Spa | Javier Plascencia · Mezcal | Montage Los Cabos | Xavier Salomon · Sabaku Hand Roll y Sake Bar | Javier Ornelas · Señora Cocina, Casa y Cantina | Juan Pablo Loza · Talay | Montage Los Cabos | Marc Narongchai
Established Restaurant · 7 Seas Seafood Grille | Cabo Surf Hotel & Spa · Bar Esquina | Bahía Hotel & Beach House · Chin’s Taste of Enlightment · InVita Bistro Italian Cuisine & Wine Bar · Javier’s Restaurant | Hilton Vacation Club Cabo Azul Los Cabos · Romeo y Julieta Ristorante
Restaurante del Año en Hotel | Hotel Restaurant of the Year · Cocina del Mar | Esperanza Auberge Collection · Comal at Chileno Bay Resort & Residences · MarHumo | JW Marriott Los Cabos Beach Resort Spa · Mezcal | Montage Los Cabos · Seared | One&Only Palmilla · Talay | Montage Los Cabos
City Restaurant of the Year · Carbón Cabrón · DUM Todos Santos · NAO Cocina Mediterránea · Sabaku Hand Roll y Sake Bar · Señora Cocina, Casa y Cantina · Sur Beach House | Bahía Hotel & Beach House
The Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Diego La Garde of the iconic venue El Squid Roe in recognition of his historic contribution to the gastronomic and tourism development of Cabo San Lucas.
This year, the Jury Committee Award went to MarHumo | JW Marriott Los Cabos Beach Resort Spa.
A special recognition—the Gastronomic Leadership Distinction—was awarded by the Organizing Committee to Jesús Corral, President of the Jury Committee, in acknowledgment of his invaluable participation, commitment, and dedication throughout the years. During the gala, Claudia del Pino and Linda McHatton, founding partners of Culinary Awards, presented this honor in a particularly emotional moment, highlighting the outstanding work and fundamental role that Jesús Corral plays in the project, leading the jury evaluation process year after year with professionalism and passion.
Culinary Awards reaffirmed its commitment to a socially responsible organization by strengthening its collaboration with the Alianza por la Seguridad Alimentaria de Baja California Sur (ASA Alimentaria).
With the goal of sharing valuable information about its initiatives and making a positive impact in the community, this effort aims to encourage greater participation from restaurants across Baja California Sur in the Al Rescate program.
During the gala, Felipe Fernández Sánchez Navarro, President of the Board of Directors, delivered an inspiring speech to attendees, highlighting the organization’s important work and its origins, which emerged at the height of the pandemic.
This event honored the talent, dedication, and creativity of the gastronomic community, once again solidifying Los Cabos as a destination of international culinary excellence.
The sixth edition of Culinary Awards was filled with emotional and memorable moments—for both those who received the honors and those who had the privilege of presenting the iconic statuette. To conclude the evening on a high note, Guillermo Gómez, chef-owner of Suelo Sur, announced his interest in hosting the 2026 Awards Gala, prompting enthusiastic applause from the audience.
The sixth edition of Culinary Awards Los Cabos was made possible thanks to the support of our sponsors: Reserva de la Familia José Cuervo, American Express, Santomar, Talleres de los Ballesteros, The Main Event Cabo, Baja Wines, DelMar, Hatfield Company, Saint Luke’s Hospitals, US Foods de México, Mercedes Benz, Avantec, Vip.mx, Land&Building, Casa del Agua, Proepta, Solterra, Cooperativa Emancipación, and CPS Media Radiante 89.01 FM.
Alliances: Yandi Monardo Art Gallery, Crowe, and Fiturca.
