Texas foodies, this is your moment! After years of speculation and anticipation, the legendary Michelin Guide has finally arrived in the Lone Star State.

Yup, the gold standard of restaurant rankings, famous for its star ratings that can skyrocket a chef’s career or shake up the dining scene, is here to shine its spotlight on Texas cuisine.

But it didn’t come cheap.

The state reportedly spent close to $1 million to roll out the red carpet for Michelin inspectors. Why? Because earning those coveted stars is a game-changer, putting restaurants on the global map and drawing food lovers from all over the world. Get ready, y’all—Texas is officially stepping into the big leagues of fine dining!

Michelin reviews are based on 5 criteria:  

• quality of the ingredients used
• mastery of flavor and cooking techniques
• the personality of the chef in the cuisine
• harmony of flavors and consistency between visits

The results are in, and they’ve awarded the very first Michelin Stars to some amazing Texas restaurants!

Michelin One-Star Winners in Texas:

Austin:

1. Barley Swine - Unique farm-to-table dishes by Bryce Gilmore.
2. Craft Omakase - An unforgettable sushi experience led by Charlie Wang & Nguyen Nguyen.
3. Hestia - Flame-grilled cuisine by Kevin Fink.
4. Olamaie - Southern comfort with a twist, by Michael Fojtasek.
5. Interstellar BBQ - BBQ magic by John Bates.
6. La Barbecue - Mouth-watering smoked meats from Alison Clem.
7. Leroy and Lewis Barbecue - New-school barbecue by Evan Leroy & Sawyer Lewis.

Dallas:

1. Tatsu Dallas - Modern Japanese dining by Tatsuya Sekiguchi.

Houston:

1. BCN Taste & Tradition - Spanish cuisine by Luis Roger.
2. Le Jardinier Houston - High-end dining by Felipe Botero & Alain Verzeroli.
3. March - Mediterranean flair by Felipe Riccio.
4. Musaafer - Innovative Indian dishes by Mayank Istwal.
5. Tatemó - Mexican corn-focused cuisine by Emmanuel Chavez.

San Antonio:

1. Mixtli - A unique Mexican dining experience by Diego Garcia & Rico Torres in San Antonio.

Spring:

1. Corkscrew BBQ - Classic Texas BBQ from Will Buckman.

These Texas spots are now officially on the global food map! Ready to dig in?