Michelin heads to Yucatán
The Michelin Guide is expanding its Mexican selection for 2026 — Mérida (Yucatán) plus Jalisco and Puebla will be included for the first time, a move Michelin insiders say will lift the region’s culinary tourism profile. This expansion promises new recognition for everything from traditional fondas to elevated contemporary kitchens in Yucatán. (travelandtourworld.com)
The MICHELIN Guide posted its official announcement of the Mexico expansion on March 10, 2026. (guide.michelin.com) Gwendal Poullennec, International Director of The MICHELIN Guide, said the move reflects the organisation’s ongoing commitment to highlight outstanding culinary offerings across Mexico. (guide.michelin.com) Mexico’s secretary of tourism, Josefina Rodríguez Zamora, took part in the federal announcement on March 11, 2026, signaling official government backing for the inclusion. (gob.mx) The expansion increases the number of Mexican territories under Michelin inspection from six to nine. (guide.michelin.com) Michelin’s inaugural Mexico selection in 2024 covered 157 restaurants, awarded a total of 18 Stars, designated 42 Bib Gourmands and granted 6 MICHELIN Green Stars for sustainability. (michelin.com) Ignacio Alarcón, national president of CANIRAC, said Michelin’s presence “serves as a tourism catalyst” that transforms local offerings and builds international brand value. (guide.michelin.com) Local outlets in Yucatán reported that state authorities and the restaurant sector coordinated preparations for the inclusion and that the definitive list of recognised establishments will be published by the Guide in due course. (elcronistayucatan.mx)
