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🇲🇽 Mexico

Mexico has 18 Michelin-starred restaurants holding 20 stars — led by Miguel Hildalgo, with Mexican among the most represented cuisines. Updated for the 2026 Michelin Guide.

Cuisine of Mexico

Mexican cuisine is a rich and ancient culinary tradition rooted in Mesoamerican culture, blending native ingredients like corn, chili peppers, squash, and cacao with Spanish influences. It is known for its bold flavors, vibrant colors, and diverse regional specialties that celebrate both indigenous and European heritage.

Local Ingredients
CornChili PeppersAvocadoCacaoBeans
Popular Dishes
Mole PoblanoTacos al PastorTamales
Local Specialties
Hoja Santa
Aromatic herb with anise and licorice flavor
Queso Oaxaca
String cheese similar to mozzarella
Chapulines
Toasted grasshoppers
Nopal
Edible cactus pads
Mezcal
Traditional distilled agave spirit
18
Starred Restaurants
20
Total Stars
0
Three-Star Tables
2
Green Stars 🌿

New in the 2026 Michelin Guide

The latest promotions and first-time stars for Mexico.

First-Time Stars (5)

Expendio de Maíz
Cuauhtémoc · Mexican
Lunario
El Porvenir · Mexican, Contemporary
Masala y Maíz
Cuauhtémoc · Fusion
Máximo
Cuauhtémoc · Mexican
Olivea Farm to Table
Ensenada · Contemporary

Top Cities by Michelin Stars

Miguel Hildalgo
4
Cuauhtémoc
4
Valle de Guadalupe
3

All Michelin-Starred Restaurants in Mexico