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Separation at Juan sin Miedo: Miguel Zaldivar leaves the restaurant!
Ottensen celebrates the success of the restaurant Juan sin Miedo, named Best Newcomer 2025, after the departure of co-owner Zaldivar.
Separation at Juan sin Miedo: Miguel Zaldivar leaves the restaurant!
Something is happening in the gastronomic sector in Hamburg! A very special restaurant, that Juan sin Miedo, has made a name for itself with its vibrant concept and delicious selection of tacos and margaritas. The restaurant opened a year ago in a former film house pub in Ottensen and has since been awarded the “Genuss-Michel 2025” gastro award as “Best Newcomer”. This honor was presented on April 29, 2025 at a ceremony in the Hamburg fish auction halls by the magazine “szene Hamburg”, at which over 1,000 guests from the worlds of gastronomy, business, culture and politics were present.
But amidst these positive developments, there is also news that raises questions. Miguel Zaldivar, co-owner of Juan sin Miedo, has decided to sell his shares to his partners Xavier López and Aurelio Moreno. Moreno confirmed that the split was amicable and had been discussed for some time. Zaldivar is planning to open a new location and has big plans, including developing recipe management software for restaurateurs. But he also emphasizes that he will always have an emotional connection to Juan sin Miedo.
Review of the award
The “Genuss-Michel” jury included independent testers who visited over 750 restaurants to choose the best. Juan sin Miedo stands out with its authentic concept that brings the flavors and atmosphere of Mexico to Hamburg gastronomy. The event also honored “Bar of the Year,” a title that this year goes to The Rabbit Hole went. The restaurant “Jing-Jing” in Eimsbüttel and the nominations for “The Player” and “Nikkei Nine” also received a lot of attention.
As it turns out, Mexican cuisine in Hamburg is more than just a trend. In addition to Juan sin Miedo, there are also other exciting gastronomic offerings in the city aimed at lovers of Mexican cuisine. For example, there is a new lunch tip in downtown Hamburg Burrico, where you can treat yourself to a lavish burrito with a variety of fillings, perfect for your lunch break.
With the positive development of Juan sin Miedo and the departure of Zaldivar, the Hamburg gastronomy scene is facing new, exciting challenges and opportunities. The remaining partners López and Moreno are motivated to further develop the restaurant and continue to delight guests with Mexican joie de vivre. Whether you are excited about Zaldivar's future plans or Juan sin Miedo's next steps - one thing is clear: the culinary journey continues!