Houston, October 1, 2025
News Summary
The MICHELIN Guide will host its award ceremony in Houston to announce the stars for Texas restaurants. Chefs will learn if their eateries have achieved, retained, or lost stars, reflecting the evolving culinary landscape of the state. This event follows the inaugural Texas guide and will draw significant attention from industry insiders and food enthusiasts alike. Key restaurants from prior awards will be scrutinized, alongside new potential entries.
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MICHELIN Guide to reveal 2025 Texas stars at Wortham Theater Center on October 28, 2024
The MICHELIN Guide will hold its 2025 Texas award ceremony in Houston on October 28, 2024, at the Wortham Theater Center, where chefs will learn whether their restaurants have earned, retained, or lost MICHELIN stars. At the ceremony, chefs will find out if their restaurants have earned one of the coveted MICHELIN stars, and the event will also indicate which establishments may move up, be awarded stars, or be dropped from the guide.
Immediate details and significance
This is the second annual edition for the state following the Texas guide’s debut in 2024. The first Texas guide recognized a broad set of restaurants and set expectations for further attention to the state’s culinary scene. The ceremony in Houston is expected to draw chefs, restaurateurs, and industry observers from across Texas and beyond, and it will focus attention on which restaurants achieve new recognition and which face changes to their status.
What the 2024 Texas guide established
The Texas edition of the guide made its debut in 2024. Last year’s inaugural guide recognized 117 restaurants across five major Texas cities: Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio. The 2024 slate included a mix of one-MICHELIN-star listings, Bib Gourmand value picks, and recommended restaurants tailored to reflect the range of Texas cuisine.
In 2024, the MICHELIN Guide awarded 15 one-star restaurants, 44 Bib Gourmands, and 56 recommended restaurants in Texas. Among the individual recognitions in 2024, Tatsu, an edomae sushi bar in Dallas’ Deep Ellum, became the only restaurant in the city to earn a star last year. Four Texas barbecue restaurants received stars in 2024: Interstellar BBQ, La Barbecue, LeRoy and Lewis Barbecue, and CorkScrew BBQ. Houston-starred restaurants in 2024 included BCN Taste & Tradition, CorkScrew BBQ, Le Jardinier, March, Musaafer, and Tatemó.
Sustainability and value recognitions
The 2024 guide also honored sustainability efforts and value-driven dining. Two restaurants received the MICHELIN Green Star for sustainability in 2024. Several restaurants received the “Bib Gourmand” designation for offering good value, providing a separate category that highlights accessible and high-quality dining options.
Broader context and commentary
Officials and the guide’s leadership framed the expansion as recognition of Texas’s culinary diversity and importance. The MICHELIN Guide has expanded across North America since its inception in New York in 2005. The guide’s origins trace back to 1900 when it started to encourage driving and tire sales and later evolved into the prestigious restaurant award system used today.
State leaders noted the economic and tourism implications of the guide’s expansion in Texas. Local conversations ahead of the ceremony have included mentions of potential new entrants and restaurants that could be omitted in this year’s list. Among Houston-area restaurants discussed publicly as potential points of interest are Camaraderie, Agnes & Sherman, and Talespin Pizza.
What will happen at the ceremony
The ceremony will publicly announce the 2025 Texas selections and any changes to restaurant statuses. Attendees and the wider dining community will learn which restaurants are newly awarded, which retain their stars, and which lose recognition. The announcement is expected to have both immediate publicity effects for restaurants and longer-term implications for reservations, tourism, and local economies.
FAQ
When and where will the 2025 Texas MICHELIN ceremony take place?
The MICHELIN Guide will hold its 2025 Texas award ceremony in Houston on October 28, 2024, at the Wortham Theater Center.
What will chefs learn at the ceremony?
At the ceremony, chefs will find out if their restaurants have earned one of the coveted MICHELIN stars.
When did the Texas edition of the MICHELIN Guide begin?
The Texas edition of the guide made its debut in 2024.
How many restaurants were recognized in the inaugural Texas guide?
Last year’s inaugural guide recognized 117 restaurants across five major Texas cities: Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio.
What were the 2024 award totals in Texas?
In 2024, the MICHELIN Guide awarded 15 one-star restaurants, 44 Bib Gourmands, and 56 recommended restaurants in Texas.
Which Dallas restaurant was the city’s only star in 2024?
Tatsu, an edomae sushi bar in Dallas’ Deep Ellum, became the only restaurant in the city to earn a star last year.
Key facts at a glance
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Ceremony date and location | October 28, 2024 — Wortham Theater Center, Houston |
| Purpose | Reveal 2025 Texas MICHELIN stars and changes in status |
| Texas guide debut | 2024 |
| 2024 recognitions | 15 one-star restaurants; 44 Bib Gourmands; 56 recommended restaurants |
| 2024 total restaurants recognized | 117 across Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio |
| Notable 2024 mentions | Tatsu (only Dallas star); Interstellar BBQ, La Barbecue, LeRoy and Lewis Barbecue, CorkScrew BBQ (barbecue stars) |
| Sustainability awards in 2024 | Two MICHELIN Green Stars |
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Additional Resources
- MICHELIN Guide News
- Chowhound
- Culture Map Houston
- Houston Chronicle
- Houston Chronicle – Ceremony Details
- Wikipedia: MICHELIN Guide
- Google Search: MICHELIN Guide Texas 2025
- Google Scholar: MICHELIN Guide
- Encyclopedia Britannica: MICHELIN Guide
- Google News: MICHELIN Guide Texas
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