SAN ANTONIO – Numerous San Antonio restaurants were recognized in the Michelin Guide’s first Texas edition, including one of the state’s first Michelin stars.
Mixtli, a progressive Mexican restaurant in Southtown, was one of 15 Texas restaurants awarded a Michelin Star for the first time Tuesday.
Sommelier Hailey Pruitt and Bar Director Lauren Beckman also won an award for the Outstanding Service Award.
Five San Antonio area restaurants were recognized for their quality and value under the “Bib Gourmand” designation, and another seven were selected for inclusion in the Michelin Guide.
Here’s a full list and where you can find them:
MICHELIN STAR
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Mixtli — 812 S Alamo St STE 103, San Antonio, TX 78210
BIB GOURMAND
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Burnt Bean Co. — 108 S Austin St, Seguin, TX 78155
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Cullum’s Attaboy — 111 Kings Ct, San Antonio, TX 78212
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Ladino — 200 E Grayson St #100, San Antonio, TX 78215
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Southerleigh Fine Food & Brewery— 136 E Grayson St Suite 120, San Antonio, TX 78215
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The Jerk Shack — 10234 TX-151 Suite 103, San Antonio, TX 78251
MICHELIN RECOMMENDED
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Barbecue Station — 1610 NE Interstate 410 Loop, San Antonio, TX 78209
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Garcia’s Mexican Food — 842 Fredericksburg Road, San Antonio, TX 78201
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Leche De Tigre — 318 E Cevallos St, San Antonio, TX 78204
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Little Em’s Oyster Bar — 1024 S Alamo St, San Antonio, TX 78210
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Nicosi — 221 Newell Ave, San Antonio, TX 78215
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Signature Restaurant — 16401 La Cantera Parkway San Antonio, TX 78256
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2M Smokehouse — 2731 S WW White Rd, San Antonio, TX 78222
OUTSTANDING SERVICE
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Hailey Pruitt & Lauren Beckman (Sommelier & Bar Director at Mixtli)
The Michelin Guide recognizes highly sought-after restaurants in a given area. In Texas, 117 restaurants made the list.
“The Texas culinary scene has proven to be an exhilarating one, with multicultural influences, homegrown ingredients and talent that is rich in ambition,” Gwendal Poullennec, International Director of the MICHELIN Guide, said in a news release. “Foodies and travel enthusiasts alike will find something to enjoy, with such a broad dining scene spanning farm-to-table dishes, fusion cuisine, upscale dining and the famous Texas-style barbecue. Texas is a perfect fit for the MICHELIN Guide, based on the experiences of our anonymous inspectors.”
Marc Anderson, the president & CEO of Visit San Antonio, added: “We celebrate the diversity of San Antonio chefs and cuisines recognized by The MICHELIN Guide Texas 2024.”
“We know that all of San Antonio will benefit from The MICHELIN Guide Texas,” Anderson said in the release. “San Antonio’s inclusion in the Guide alerts global travelers of the special experiences they must seek out throughout the city including and in addition to the wonderful MICHELIN-recognized restaurants. The MICHELIN Guide is a phenomenal marketing tool as part of Visit San Antonio’s efforts to elevate our city as a global brand and bring the world to San Antonio.”
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