The return of the prestigious MICHELIN Guide marked another culinary milestone for Texas, following a standout debut in 2024. The inaugural selection included 15 One MICHELIN Star restaurants, 44 Bib Gourmands for exceptional value, 56 Recommended restaurants and two Green Stars for leadership in sustainability.

Continuing its recognition of the state’s culinary excellence, the MICHELIN Guide (2025) once again shines a global spotlight on the chefs, restaurants, and diverse food traditions that make the state a rising force in the world of gastronomy.

Starry recognition for the Lone Star State

Texas has long been known for its barbecue and Tex-Mex. But today’s Texas table reflects something even broader - bold new flavors, global influences and culinary innovation that mirrors the diversity and creativity of the Lone Star State.

In October of 2025, the MICHELIN Guide revealed the second annual restaurant selection for Texas at a ceremony in Houston at the Wortham Theater Center. The 2025 edition features three new One MICHELIN Star restaurants and two additions to the Green Star community. To learn more about the process, read here. 

Both Isidore in San Antonio and Mamani in Dallas received their first MICHELIN Star. Additionally, Nicosi in San Antonio was promoted to One MICHELIN Star, bringing Texas’ total number of Starred restaurants to 18.

Texas Michelin Starred Restaurants

Dallas
Mamani (NEW)                French Contemporary
Tatsu Dallas Japanese
Austin
Barley Swine American Contemporary
Craft Omakase Japanese
Hestia American Contemporary
Interstellar BBQ Barbecue
la Barbecue Barbecue
LeRoy and Lewis Barbecue Barbecue
Olamaie American Southern
Houston
BCN Taste & Tradition Spanish Contemporary
Le Jardinier Houston         French Contemporary
March Mediterranean 
Musaafer Indian
Tatemo Mexican
San Antonio
Corkscrew BBQ              Barbecue
Isidore (NEW)        American Steakhouse
Mixtli Mexican
Nicosi (NEW) Creative Dessert

Texas Michelin Green-Starred Restaurants

Dai Due                               American
Emmer & Rye American Contemporary
Nixta Taqueria (NEW)        Mexican
Isidore (NEW) Creative Dessert

Bib Gourmand and Recommended Eateries

The complete 2025 selection includes eight new Bib Gourmand restaurants and 16 Recommended eateries, bringing the selection total to 140 restaurants spanning 33 cuisine types. Read more and see the full lists on their website here.

This breadth of recognition emphasizes the depth and variety of the Texas food scene, from its world-renowned barbecue to innovative fusion and everything in between.

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