Restaurants in Latin America - statistics & facts
With a unique culinary tradition specific to each region, Latin American restaurants encompass a diverse range of dining experiences: casual taquerÃas serving authentic Mexican street food to high-end steakhouses specializing in Brazilian feijoada. In 2023, Mexico and Brazil were just two of the Latin American countries with the highest number of restaurants included in the 'World's 50 Best'. Along with having some top restaurants worldwide, the region benefits from a thriving mix of fast-casual dining options. The value of quick service restaurants (QSR) in Latin America totaled 58 billion U.S. dollars in 2023.
