CMDC® QUALITY WEEK
A new stage of the World Meat Championship, bringing judging sessions to specialized meat restaurants and hotels across the country, expanding the evaluation process and further strengthening the competition’s rigorous standards.
A New Evaluation Stage
CMDC® Quality Week is an exclusive stage of the World Meat Championship that expands the evaluation process by incorporating specialized meat restaurants and hotels as venues for assessment.
From September 11 to 13, 2026, more than 20 establishments across the country will open their kitchens to host the competition’s technical judging sessions. Experts, chefs and industry professionals will evaluate the samples following an anonymous, technical and standardized protocol, ensuring objectivity and consistency in every result.
This stage incorporates the gastronomic experience as a fundamental dimension of the evaluation process, further strengthening the rigor and reliability of the championship.
FEDERAL CIRCUIT OF HOST VENUES_
Participating Restaurants
The selected restaurants are part of a gastronomic journey that reflects the diversity, identity and high standards of Argentina’s specialized meat cuisine. Each establishment will host one or more evaluation sessions during CMDC® Quality Week.
With these additions, CMDC® 2026 continues to consolidate an evaluation model that combines technical expertise, experience and a global perspective, bringing value to the entire meat industry chain.
MANSO
BUENOS AIRES
A contemporary restaurant that combines modern techniques with top-quality Argentine ingredients. It stands out for its exceptional meat selection and sophisticated gastronomic experience.
ELENA
BUENOS AIRES
A fine-dining restaurant at Four Seasons Buenos Aires, recognized by the Michelin Guide and Latin America’s 50 Best. It stands out for its dry-aged meats, signature desserts and outstanding gastronomic experience.
VIEJO PATRÓN
BUENOS AIRES
FURIA
MAR DEL PLATA
Mar del Plata’s first gastronomic rooftop, created by Grupo Fuegos. It stands out for its live-fire cuisine, signature cocktails and contemporary concept, combining panoramic views with a unique gastronomic experience.
BERRIA BY SAGARDI
BUENOS AIRES
A Basque restaurant in Palermo Hollywood that places fire at the heart of the experience. It stands out for its open grill, dry-aged meats, fresh fish and carefully selected ingredients of proven origin.
VOLVER USHUAIA
USHUAIA
An iconic Ushuaia restaurant that combines Patagonian cuisine with an atmosphere inspired by adventure and the sea. It stands out for its outstanding cuisine and unique experience at the End of the World.
GAUCHA
BUENOS AIRES
Gaucha offers an exclusive fine-dining experience centered around meat, with a 15-course menu inspired by the flavors of Argentina. It stands out for its signature cuisine, the central role of fire and carefully selected pairings.
FOGÓN
MENDOZA
The fire-focused restaurant of Bodega Lagarde, recognized by the Michelin Guide. It stands out for its wood-fired cuisine, seasonal products and a gastronomic experience that combines wine, hospitality and the landscape of Mendoza’s vineyards.
HAPPENING
BUENOS AIRES
An iconic Buenos Aires restaurant, heir to the tradition of the historic restaurants along the Costanera. It stands out for combining a renowned Argentine steakhouse with an international cuisine offering.
VILLEGAS
BUENOS AIRES
A Puerto Madero restaurant that celebrates the tradition of Argentine grilling. It stands out for its exceptional meats, the central role of fire and an experience designed around warmth, sharing and hospitality.
MADRE · ROJAS
BUENOS AIRES
A Villa Crespo restaurant specializing in meat and wine that celebrates the diversity of Argentine products and their terroir. It stands out for its carefully selected cuts, responsible producers and extensive wine selection from across the country.
LO DE JESÚS
BUENOS AIRES
An iconic Palermo restaurant with more than 70 years of history. It stands out for its traditional Argentine cuisine, carefully selected meats and a concept that combines the essence of the Argentine grill with a refined selection of wines.
BRAVA
BUENOS AIRES
A meat restaurant offering a contemporary perspective on Argentine gastronomy. It stands out for its selection of breeds, different aging processes and multiple cooking techniques that enhance the distinctive character of each cut.
EL POBRE LUIS
BUENOS AIRES
A classic Belgrano steakhouse with more than 30 years of history, where firewood takes center stage. It stands out for its dry-aged meats, traditional specialties and authentic Argentine barbecue experience.
CASA DEL VISITANTE
MENDOZA
The restaurant of Bodega Santa Julia in Maipú, combining regional cuisine with a gourmet experience among vineyards and mountains. It stands out for its empanadas, wood-fired meats and pairings with wines and olive oils.
ESTILO CAMPO
BUENOS AIRES
A traditional Puerto Madero steakhouse that celebrates Argentina’s rural identity in an urban setting. It stands out for its traditional Argentine grill, carefully selected and dry-aged meats, wood-fired cooking and extensive selection of Argentine wines.
CASA MANDINGA
MAR DEL PLATA
A meat restaurant located in a historic mansion in Mar del Plata. It stands out for its quality cuts, fire-based cooking and Josper oven, as well as its wine offering and an atmosphere that combines tradition and sophistication.
MAKO
SANTA CRUZ
A contemporary Patagonian restaurant in El Calafate, where fire and locally sourced products take center stage. It stands out for its signature cuisine, local ingredients, tasting menu and wine cellar featuring more than 200 labels.
COR-TE
BUENOS AIRES
A Belgrano meat restaurant that highlights the traceability, aging and quality of every cut. It stands out for its charcoal grill, carefully selected meats and a concept that combines tradition and innovation.
FINAL RESULTS WILL BE ANNOUNCED ON SEPTEMBER 17
The central stage of the World Meat Championship will take place at
El Central at La Rural, in the City of Buenos Aires.