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Pujol

No.60 World's 50 Best 2025 — elite chef

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Veronica's Take

Chef Enrique Olvera's Pujol, ranked No.60 in the World's 50 Best 2025, is a two-Michelin-starred gem in Mexico City that has transformed fine dining by blending modern elegance with traditional Mexican flavors. Olvera, who opened the restaurant in 2000, prioritizes sustainability and quality, working exclusively with 15 small farms to craft his menu around their seasonal produce. This dedication to local sourcing and soil health is the foundation of Pujol's culinary philosophy, where each dish showcases the rich diversity of Mexican ingredients with a contemporary flair that has won over global food critics.

pujolrestaurant Founded by chef Enrique Olvera in 2000, Pujol has always offered an innovative proposal rooted in high-quality indigenous ingredients and diverse techniques, adding a modern twist to traditional Mexican recipes and serving them in the most elegant way. Prioritising sustainability, Pujol supports small farms, taking care of the soil and using resources efficiently. Its commitment is evident in its sourcing: the team builds the whole menu based on available produce from the 15 farmers it works with.

Accolade

List: World's 50 Best Restaurants · Rank: 60 · Year: 2025

Key Facts

The people behind Pujol

Enrique Olvera

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Chef & Owner, Pujol

Enrique Olvera (born January 29, 1976, Mexico City) is a Mexican chef and the owner and head chef of Pujol, a two-Michelin-starred restaurant in Polanco, Mexico City, ranked 9th in The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2021. A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America (1997, 1999), Olvera is credited with elevating Mexican haute cuisine onto the global stage, blending indigenous ingredients with molecular gastronomy techniques. He has authored books including Mexico from the Inside Out and appeared on Netflix's Chef's Table. In addition to Pujol, his restaurant group includes Eno, Manta, Cosme, Moxi, Teo, Atla, and Damian.