Mexico’s Michelin footprint grows
The 2026 Michelin Guide for Mexico expanded its reach, adding more states and restaurants this year and signaling the country's rising global gastronomic profile (cronica.com.mx). That expansion reflects how regional Mexican cuisines are moving into fine‑dining conversations worldwide. (cronica.com.mx)
The 2026 MICHELIN Guide confirmed Jalisco, Puebla and Yucatán will be added to its Mexican selection. (guide.michelin.com) The inclusion increases the guide’s evaluated Mexican territories from six to nine — joining Mexico City, Oaxaca, Baja California, Baja California Sur, Quintana Roo and Nuevo León. (visit-latin-america.com) The previous MICHELIN selection for Mexico (2025) listed 181 restaurants overall and counted 23 Michelin-starred venues, with Pujol and Quintonil retaining Two-Star status. (michelin.com) MICHELIN announced Guadalajara, Jalisco will host the 2026 MICHELIN Guide Mexico ceremony on May 20, 2026. (guide.michelin.com) Gwendal Poullennec, international director of the MICHELIN Guides, said the addition of the three states reflects the guide’s intent to “highlight outstanding culinary offers” across Mexico. (culinariamexicana.com.mx) Restaurants in the newly included states will be eligible for the guide’s award categories—One and Two MICHELIN Stars, Bib Gourmand recognitions and the Green Star for sustainability. (dgaddcosprod.blob.core.windows.net)
