Quintonil is a restaurant in Mexico City, Mexico, led by chef Jorge Vallejo.
It is No. 4 on The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2026, and holds two MICHELIN stars and membership of Relais & Châteaux.
Who leads the kitchen
- Jorge Vallejo, Executive chef and chef-owner since 2012 (source, August 2026)
Standing over time
| List | Year | Standing |
|---|---|---|
| The World's 50 Best Restaurants | 2026 | No. 4 (source) |
| The World's 50 Best Restaurants | 2025 | No. 3 (source) |
| The World's 50 Best Restaurants | 2024 | No. 7 (source) |
| The World's 50 Best Restaurants | 2023 | No. 9 (source) |
| The World's 50 Best Restaurants | 2022 | No. 9 (source) |
| MICHELIN Guide | 2026 | Two Stars (source) |
| Relais & Châteaux | 2026 | Restaurant member (source) |
The restaurant
Contemporary Mexican restaurant in the Polanco district of Mexico City, located on Newton Street. (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.
Checked 10 November 2026. Corrections are welcome at press@theluxuryofattention.com.