Mérito is a restaurant in Lima, Peru, led by chef Juan Luis Martínez.
It is No. 13 on The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2026.
Who leads the kitchen
- Juan Luis Martínez, Executive chef since 2018 (source, 5 November 2026)
Standing over time
| List | Year | Standing |
|---|---|---|
| The World's 50 Best Restaurants | 2026 | No. 13 (source) |
| The World's 50 Best Restaurants | 2025 | No. 26 (source) |
| The World's 50 Best Restaurants | 2024 | No. 55 (source) |
| The World's 50 Best Restaurants | 2023 | No. 59 (source) |
The restaurant
Two-floor Barranco restaurant blending Peruvian and Venezuelan cooking, using produce from the surrounding area. (source)
Context
Every restaurant on the major lists, with its chef and sources, is in who leads the world's best restaurants. What the role involves, and what the best in it say about the work, is set out in the executive chef's role.
Also in Lima
Checked 10 November 2026. Corrections are welcome at press@theluxuryofattention.com.