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San Antonio’s MICHELIN Guide List Grows to 16 Restaurants
Lovers Pizzeria and Petit Coquin join the 2026 MICHELIN Guide Texas, alongside three one star restaurants and five Bib Gourmands.
San Antonio’s dining scene just earned fresh global recognition. The MICHELIN Guide and Travel Texas revealed the 2026 selection for the third edition of the MICHELIN Guide Texas on October 8, adding Lovers Pizzeria and Petit Coquin as newly Recommended restaurants. The additions bring San Antonio’s total to 16 recognized restaurants, out of 149 across the state.
The Full San Antonio List
Three San Antonio restaurants hold one MICHELIN Star: Isidore, Mixtli and Nicōsi. Five more hold Bib Gourmand honors for great food at great value: Cullum’s Attaboy, The Jerk Shack, Ladino, Mezquite and Southerleigh Fine Food & Brewery. The Recommended list rounds out with 2M Smokehouse, Garcia’s Mexican Food, Leche de Tigre, Little Em’s Oyster Bar, Reese Bros Barbecue and Signature Restaurant, plus newcomers Lovers Pizzeria and Petit Coquin. Petit Coquin recently opened in Southtown at 1012 South Presa Street, adding to that neighborhood’s growing dining lineup.
Why It Matters for Visitors
The MICHELIN Guide is one of the world’s most recognized culinary authorities, and it shapes travel plans. According to an EY study cited by the guide, more than half of travelers said they would extend a stay in a destination with starred restaurants, and 71 percent would increase their spending in a city with a MICHELIN selection. “The addition of Lovers Pizzeria and Petit Coquin reflects the incredible diversity, creativity and talent that make San Antonio such a special culinary destination,” said Mario Bass, president and CEO of Visit San Antonio, in the announcement.
As a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, San Antonio keeps proving its food culture is worth the trip. Start planning your own tasting tour in our restaurant guide.