The “El Xato” Restaurant has received the 2024 Michelin star physically this week to put it on the façade of the establishment . This is the sixth consecutive year that the nuciero restaurant has received this distinction from the prestigious international guide, recognising the great work of its chef Cristina Figueira. Starting this week, the 2024 Michelin star is on the façade of the “El Xato” Restaurant in La Nucía.
Cristóbal Llorens , Councilor for Commerce, and María Jesús Jumilla , Councilor for Tourism , attended the reception of the plaque that commemorates the El to the events and catering director Pepe Cano . Also present at the presentation of the plaque was Eduardo García , director of Makro Finestrat (Official Sponsor of the Michelin Guide).
Centenary Restaurant
The El Xato Restaurant is centenary and in 2024 it will celebrate 109 years of life since it opened its doors . During this century of life, its cuisine has adapted to the evolution of gastronomy, without ever forgetting its roots and flavors. They are now in their fourth generation at the helm of this reference restaurant, which received its first Michelin star in 2019. Since then it has repeated the distinction every year consecutively: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 .
National Award
In the 17th edition of the 2023 National Hospitality Awards, El Xato Restaurant was awarded as the outstanding hospitality company in the promotion of Spanish culture and gastronomy.