The eyes of the culinary world will be on Texas this Thursday, October 8, as the Michelin Guide announces its third annual selections for the state’s restaurants. Unlike in 2024 and 2025, when Michelin hosted a ceremony in Houston that drew almost all of the state’s top culinary talent, this year’s announcement will be made via email.
As a reminder, the selections are determined by anonymous inspectors who evaluate restaurants on five criteria: product quality; mastery of cooking techniques; harmony of flavors; the personality of the chef as reflected in the cuisine; and consistency over time and across the entire menu. Based on those criteria, inspectors may recognize restaurants with one of three designations:
Michelin Stars, rated at one, two, or three for restaurants that offer exceptional experiences
Bib Gourmand, described as “restaurants that offer great quality food at good prices”
Recommended, for good restaurants that don’t quite meet the level of either a Star or Bib Gourmand
The Texas restaurant scene is once again in the international spotlight. Breaking from its invite-only ceremony of the previous two years, the Michelin Guide revealed…
Five Houston restaurants earned new Bib Gourmand honors in the 2026 Michelin Guide Texas, while nine more joined the recommended list. See who made it.
Two San Antonio restaurants earned spots in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide Texas, bringing the city’s total to 16 recognized restaurants.
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