Pujol was founded by Enrique Olvera in Mexico City in the year 2000. White Guide Global Gastronomy Award; Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants (#4); World's 50 Best Restaurants (#13, 25); and Diners Club Latin America Lifetime Achievement Award He owns and operates three famous restaurants: Criollo in Oaxaca, Cosme in New York and soon Los Angeles, and Atla in New York.