Let's Eat: Houston Earns 6 Michelin Stars - Sara Nguyen

Let's Eat: Houston Earns 6 Michelin Stars

There was an announcement earlier in 2024 that the Michelin Guide was coming to Texas. It’s happened.

They came.

They saw.

They ate.

Our heartiest congratulations are extended to Houston on these honors awarded to:

  • Six Houston restaurants who received one Michelin star.
  • Eighteen additional Houston restaurants who received Bib Gourmands meaning good quality food for the value.
  • One Houston restaurant who earned a Sommelier Award.

Across the whole state of Texas, 15 Michelin stars were awarded:

  • Seven in Austin
  • Six in Houston
  • One in Dallas
  • One in San Antonio

Houston’s Michelin Star Restaurants

We have the full list of some delicious places to share with you.

BCN Taste & Tradition

Located at 4210 Roseland St., Houston, TX
Serving Spanish, Contemporary

Here’s what the Michelin Guide writes:

Tucked away off Richmond Avenue this restaurant, housed in a 1920s white stucco bungalow and managed by some of the most personable staff in the city, cooks with both flair and familiarity. Seafood is a highlight, as in brilliantly tender slivers of sea cucumber set on lobster rice, or thinly sliced octopus paired with potato purée and a striking smoked paprika. Chef Luis Roger knows his way around land, too, and his Iberian suckling pig arrives with a crackling crust, meltingly tender meat and a rich red wine sauce. The beverage selection is intriguing, featuring an all-Spanish wine list and a section dedicated to gin and tonics. Owner Ignacio Torras's private art collection (including Pablo Picasso's owl jugs) is yet another charming touch.

Visit them here: https://www.bcnhouston.com

Corkscrew BBQ

Located at 26608 Keith St., Spring, TX
Serving Barbecue

Here’s what the Michelin Guide writes:

You have a choice: Arrive before doors open at 11 or go eat somewhere else. In the tiny town of Spring just north of Houston, this barbecue sensation has drawn long lines ever since it opened in 2015. The kitchen is known to sell out fast, and it’s easy to see why: Will and Nichole Buckman smoke some of the finest brisket and beef ribs in the state. Their use of red oak colors prime cuts from Creekstone Farms and Compart Family Farms in a distinct hue, and everything from beef to pork to turkey comes with a pure smoke flavor that lingers long after the meal’s end. Loaded baked potatoes; tacos with green-chile ranch; and fruit cobblers tempt, but should be saved for the second visit. Regulars know to order days in advance to skip the line.

Visit them here: https://www.corkscreworders.com

Le Jardinier

Located at 5500 Main St., Houston, TX
Serving French, Contemporary

Here’s what the Michelin Guide writes:

With locations in Manhattan and Miami, Chef Alain Verzeroli's also shares his verdant, stylish cooking with Houston. The location couldn’t be more apt: The Museum of Fine Arts matches his colorful dishes that are both beautiful and satisfying. Accomplished sauces, seasonal vegetables, and thoughtful cocktails tell a story in line with the restaurant’s name and design. Highlights include thin strands of zucchini spaghetti with yellow pepper coulis and Comté foam, as well as plump Maine diver scallops with carrot jus reduction and sugar snap peas. Desserts, like the yuzu mousse with raspberry compote and pistachio sable, are beautiful to behold. The entire evening is smooth sailing thanks to a highly professional and personable team.

Visit them here: https://www.lejardinier-houston.com

March

Located at 1624 Westheimer Rd., Houston, TX
Serving Creative, Mediterranean Cuisine

Here’s what the Michelin Guide writes:

This ambitious atelier sets its sights on a culinary exploration of the Mediterranean, studiously delving into individual regions one by one, from the Maghreb in Northwest Africa to Murcia and Andalusia in Southern Spain, to Greece, with a tasting menu and beverage program inspired by each cuisine in turn. But if all that sounds a bit precious, rest assured that the experience itself is utterly disarming, with a winning sense of hospitality that makes for a meal that is both engaging and luxe. Guests start with finely tuned cocktails and first bites in the stylish lounge area before being whisked into the striking main dining room for more substantial fare. From beginning to end, gorgeously plated dishes show refinement and creativity, so sit back and enjoy the show.

Visit them here: https://www.marchrestaurant.com

Musaafer

Located at 5115 Westheimer Rd., Ste. C-3500, Houston, TX
Serving Indian, Contemporary

Here’s what the Michelin Guide writes:

Dinner in a shopping mall doesn’t sound promising, unless you’re headed to Musaafer. The sheer scale of this grand hall, with its arches, towering windows, labyrinth-like layout, and elaborate patterns, feels like a palace of its own. The setting is as thrilling as the cooking. A large, deep-fried orb of onion xuixo arrives dusted in no fewer than 24 spices, filled with potato and onion, and served with tamarind and mint chutney. Plucky prawns are cooked in an elegant sauce of coriander, coconut milk, and curry leaves. Dal, a familiar favorite, is cooked for 72 hours with tomato, butter, and smoked chili. The attention to detail and careful spicing is evident at every turn, and the final result is one of both high style and utterly gratifying substance.

Visit them here: https://www.musaaferhouston.com

Tatemó

Located at 4740 Dacoma St., Houston, TX
Serving Mexican, Contemporary

Here’s what the Michelin Guide writes:

The famous idiom about not judging a book by its cover couldn’t be more applicable than to this tortilleria-turned-tasting menu. In an empty strip mall with little around except for a brewery and a doughnut shop, Chef Emmanuel Chavez delivers a beautifully pitched and portioned experience that celebrates heirloom corn from across Mexico. His riffs on ceviche, quesadillas, and gorditas are elegant to behold and even more satisfying to eat thanks, in part, to vibrant salsas and other creative sauce work. The most original and striking effort might be the black-as-night mole negro, which comes blanketed under a tortilla made from nixtamalized plantains. If you want wine, you’ll have to bring your own as the restaurant doesn’t have a liquor license.

Visit them here: https://www.tatemohtx.com

Are you adding any of these restaurants to your list to try? Whether you’re getting ready to celebrate a special occasion or simply enjoy dining out, be sure to visit each location and check out their menu. Click here to explore more Houston Michelin Guide Restaurants.

Since 2004 Sara Lyn Nguyen continues to bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise about buying and selling real estate around the Houston area to those she serves. Sara is a multi-year award winning REALTOR® and relocation specialist where her clients trust her to have up-to-date information on the real estate market. She has been one of Gary Greene’s Multi-Million Dollar Top Producers, and citywide was the #2 Top Producing agent in 2020, #3 in 2021, and #2 in 2022. When it’s time to buy, sell, invest, or relocate speak with a trusted professional knowledgeable in the homes and neighborhoods of Fort Bend/Sugar Land and the surrounding region.

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