The Texas Michelin Guide is back for the second straight year, and on Tuesday night, the guide awarded Texas restaurants with their annual honors.
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas has three new Michelin-starred restaurants. Winners were honored in Houston on Tuesday night.
The Texas Michelin Guide is back for the second straight year, and on Tuesday night, the guide awarded Texas restaurants with their annual honors.
Local winners – 2025
Michelin stars (fine dining)
Bib Gourmand (high quality, good value)
Mercado Sin Nombre – AustinParish Barbecue – Austin
Green Star award
Nixta Taqueria – Austin
Sommelier award
Celia Pellegrini – Este & Suerte – Austin
Young Chef award
Chuck Charnichart – Barbs B Q – Lockhart
Statewide winners – 2025
Michelin stars (fine dining)
Isidore – San Antonio (one star)Nicosi – San Antonio (one star)Mamani – Dallas (one star)
Bib Gourmand (high quality, good value)
Mezquite – San AntonioAnnam – HoustonChopnblok – HoustonDa Gama Canteen – HoustonMaximo – HoustonPapalo Taqueria – Houston
Green Star award
Cocktail award
Chas Martin – Mister Charles – Dallas
Service award
Elliot Wood – Credence – Houston
How do restaurants earn Michelin stars?
According to the guide’s website, the stars are awarded to restaurants based on these five criteria, verbatim:
The quality of the ingredientsThe harmony of flavorsThe mastery of techniquesThe personality of the chef as expressed through their cuisineConsistency both across the menu and over time
Restaurants can also be awarded a Bib Gourmand honor, which is recognition for restaurants that offer high-quality food at a good value.