ABOUT US
Located inside The Ritz-Carlton Philadelphia, Aqimero is a modern Latin restaurant rooted in bold flavor, open-fire cooking, and elevated hospitality. Chef Richard Sandoval’s menu highlights wood-fired meats, fresh ceviches, and coastal seafood, complemented by a curated cocktail program and an extensive selection of agave spirits.
Set within a striking architectural landmark just steps from City Hall, Aqimero offers a dining experience designed for both everyday refinement and special occasions in Center City Philadelphia.
Join us for a special Día de los Muertos 3-course dinner featuring Chefs Richard and Giancarlo Sandoval, that expands the El Sol story into an immersive evening of food, cocktails and remembrance.
The three-course journey moves from the stillness before dawn to first light, the sun’s ascent, its golden zenith and the return of dusk. Each course highlights ingredients connected to the sun—including maíz amarillo, saffron, marigold, achiote and piloncillo—and is thoughtfully paired with a drink from the El Sol collection.
HAPPENINGS
CHEF RICHARD SANDOVAL
Chef Richard Sandoval is a global pioneer in contemporary Latin cuisine. His career as a chef, restaurateur and entrepreneur also includes serving as a television personality, cookbook author, brand ambassador and philanthropist. He is internationally acclaimed for his innovative approach in combining Latin ingredients with modern culinary techniques to create award-winning flavors that span 60 locations and 4 continents.
A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, Sandoval has earned many accolades over the course of his career including Mexico's “National Toque d ’Oro,” Bon Appetit’s “Restauranteur of the Year,” Cordon d'Or’s “Restauranteur of the Year”, one of The Inc Magazine’s 10 Most Inspiring Business Leaders, a James Beard Semi-Finalist for “Outstanding Restaurateur” and received an Honorary Doctorate for Culinary Arts from Johnson & Wales University.
Chef Sandoval is commended for elevating Latin American dining in each market he has a presence with best-in-class concepts, with regular features in publications like The New York Times and People. Sandoval is also credited for introducing Latin cuisine to the UAE, Qatar and Serbia.
