Thirty-two Houston-area restaurants have been named to the internationally recognized Michelin Guide, announced Oct. 8 in a press release.<\/p>\n
The history<\/p>\n
The Michelin Guide started in 1889, when two French brothers founded the tire company Michelin, according to the website<\/a>. The guide was created as a way to connect travelers with places they could eat and stay along their journeys.\u00a0<\/p>\n The tradition has continued to this day, when restaurant inspectors anonymously visit and review dining establishments and hotels, per the website. Inspectors evaluate<\/a> food based on:\u00a0<\/p>\n Michelin awards restaurants one, two or three stars, with three stars being the highest award. Michelin also awards the Bib Gourmand, which goes to restaurants that offer \u201cgood quality, good value cooking,\u201d per the website.\u00a0<\/p>\n Texas\u2019 guide launched in 2024<\/a>, when six Houston-area restaurants claimed stars. In 2025, six restaurants in the region received star recognition, according to a news release<\/a>.<\/p>\n Latest update<\/p>\n Here are the 2026 Houston-area Michelin star restaurants, all of which retained their one-star ratings:\u00a0<\/p>\n BCN Taste & Tradition\u00a0<\/p>\n The Spanish restaurant specializes in haute cuisine and traditional recipes, according to its website<\/a>.<\/p>\n CorkScrew BBQ\u00a0<\/p>\n The Texas barbecue joint serves red oak smoked meat, cooked over live fire, per its website<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n Le Jardinier Houston\u00a0<\/p>\n The \u201ccollaborative culinary experience\u201d features a menu that rotates with the seasons, according to its website<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n March\u00a0<\/p>\n The Mediterranean restaurant features a menu that explores the cultures and flavors of the region, per its website<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n Musaafer\u00a0<\/p>\n With a menu inspired by the chef\u2019s 100-day journey through India, the restaurant serves up cuisine that reflects \u201cthe original flavors and tastes of India,\u201d according to its website<\/a>.<\/p>\n Tatem\u00f3\u00a0<\/p>\n The restaurant is a \u201cmaiz-driven concept\u201d that began as a tortilleria, per its website<\/a>.<\/p>\n What\u2019s new<\/p>\n Twenty-six Houston-area restaurants earned the Bib Gourmand recognition, with five new locations added to the list:\u00a0<\/p>\n Bar Buena\u00a0<\/p>\n The Mexican restaurant offers tequila and mezcal drinks, in addition to Mexican-inspired meals, per its website<\/a>.<\/p>\n Kh\u00f3i Barbecue<\/p>\n The eatery serves up Viet-Tex barbecue, combining the owners\u2019 \u201cVietnamese roots and Texas upbringing,\u201d according to its website<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n Kitchen Rumors\u00a0<\/p>\n The Indian cuisine and fusion restaurant reimagines Indian flavors, per its website<\/a>.<\/p>\n Murray’s Pizza & Wine\u00a0<\/p>\n The neighborhood pizza place offers a menu that features \u201cTexas and Southern roots woven throughout,\u201d according to its website<\/a>.<\/p>\n Xolo\u00a0<\/p>\n