Mexican Elena Reygadas crowned best chef in the world

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With her cuisine combining terroir and innovation, the 47-year-old chef has risen to the top of a prestigious British competition.

The best chef in the world is a chef. The Mexican Elena Reygadas has just been consecrated by the prestigious British ranking of the World’s 50 Best, which annually elects the 50 best restaurants on the planet. It was on national television that Elena Reygadas spoke for the first time. “I am really very happy to have received this title and I dedicate it to all the women who cook on a daily basis and who perpetuate the tradition of Mexican gastronomy”says Elena Reygadas, chef and owner of the restaurant “Rosetta” in Mexico City (Mexico).

His specialty: tortellini with Mexican pepper

Competitor of the famous Michelin guide, this prize rewards in particular the best cook in the world known for her restaurant “Rosetta” and her bakery of the same name. Elena Reygadas becomes the first Mexican to win this distinction. His specialty: tortellini with Mexican pepper. In the streets of Mexico City, its success delights its customers. At 46, the restaurateur is the pride of her country. The Mexican president even called his victory a national pride.


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