Guía Michelin México gala set for May 20 Guadalajara

The Michelin Guide will hold its Mexico 2026 awards ceremony in Guadalajara on Wednesday, May 20, according to Michelin and Mexican food outlet Aderezo. The event marks the first time the gala moves out of Mexico City since Michelin launched its Mexico guide in 2024. Michelin said the ceremony will be held in Jalisco, while Aderezo said the presentation will take place in Guadalajara and be available online through Michelin’s official channels. The event will announce the new restaurant selection for Mexico, including Michelin stars and Bib Gourmand distinctions. ### Why is this year’s ceremony in Guadalajara? Jalisco will host the 2026 Michelin Guide Mexico ceremony on May 20, Michelin said in its event announcement. Michelin described it as the first time the ceremony has been held in the region, and its Spanish-language notice said chefs, restaurateurs and industry leaders will gather at Edén Benavento in Jalisco for the event. Aderezo said Guadalajara is the host city for the gala. (guide.michelin.com) Gwendal Poullennec, Michelin’s international director, said Jalisco’s “exceptional gastronomic heritage and vibrant food culture” made it the setting for this year’s ceremony. Michelin said the move comes as the guide continues expanding its footprint in Mexico. ### Which new states are being added to the Mexico guide? Jalisco, Puebla and Yucatán are being incorporated into the Michelin Guide Mexico 2026 selection, Aderezo reported in March and again in its May 18 preview. (guide.michelin.com) That expands the guide beyond the states and regions already covered: Mexico City, Oaxaca, Baja California, Baja California Sur, Quintana Roo and Nuevo León. Michelin has framed the additions as part of a broader expansion in the country. Poullennec said in March that Michelin was “incredibly excited” by the innovation and creativity in Mexican cuisine and that adding Jalisco, Puebla and Yucatán reflected its ongoing commitment to highlight standout culinary offerings across the country. (oem.com.mx) ### How large is the 2026 Mexico selection? The 2026 edition includes 181 participating restaurants, according to Aderezo’s May 18 report. The outlet said that total reflects Michelin’s broader geographic reach this year as it evaluates restaurants across both existing and newly added states. Mexico’s guide began in 2024 and has been building out its national coverage since then, Aderezo said. (oem.com.mx) The 2026 edition is described by the outlet as the biggest expansion since Michelin officially entered the Mexican market. ### What will Michelin announce during the gala? Michelin will announce new stars, Bib Gourmand selections and Green Stars during the ceremony, Aderezo said. (oem.com.mx) The outlet said Michelin inspectors evaluate restaurants using criteria that include product quality, technical mastery, harmony of flavors, the chef’s personality as expressed through the cuisine, and consistency across visits. Aderezo said the awards categories include one, two and three Michelin stars, along with Bib Gourmand for value-focused restaurants and Green Stars for sustainability. Michelin’s official event page did not list the categories in detail, but it confirmed the May 20 ceremony will present the 2026 selection. ### Where can people watch the ceremony? (oem.com.mx) Michelin’s official channels will carry the ceremony online, Aderezo said. The outlet said the livestream is scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m. on May 20. May 20 is the next key date for Mexico’s restaurant industry calendar, with Michelin set to unveil the 2026 selection from Guadalajara and formally introduce restaurants from Jalisco, Puebla and Yucatán into the guide’s expanded coverage. (guide.michelin.com) (oem.com.mx)