Big news, y'all! After years of anticipation, the prestigious Michelin Guide has finally made its way to Texas. It cost the state nearly $1 million to bring in Michelin, famous for its star ratings that can make or break a restaurant.

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.

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?