The first ever Michelin Guide in Texas has finally made its picks known. At a black-tie event in Houston on November 11, the guide has announced that 13 San Antonio restaurants have won recognition.

To many, these are the most prestigious and coveted markers of a restaurant worth visiting. Others have questions about how locals should take outside opinions of their own local favorites. Either way, the presence of the Michelin Guide will doubtlessly change the Texas dining landscape.

After spending some time in Texas, the Michelin Guide’s famously anonymous reviewers have decided which restaurants are Texas' best. The guide is officially in San Antonio, Austin, Houston, Dallas, and Fort Worth.

Service Award
A special award for exceptional service and presentation went to Hailey Pruitt and Lauren Beckman of Mixtli.

Michelin stars
The peak Michelin distinction "awarded to restaurants offering outstanding cooking," according to the guide. One star is very good, two are excellent, and three are the best rating available.

• One star: Mixtli, Diego Galicia and Rico Torres

Bib Gourmand
"Restaurants that offer great quality food at good prices."

• Burnt Bean Co. (Seguin)
• Cullum's Attaboy
• The Jerk Shack
• Ladino
• Southerleigh Fine Food & Brewery

Selected
A step down from a star, but worth trying.

• Barbecue Station
• Garcia's Mexican Food
• Leche de Tigre
• Little Em's Oyster Bar
• Nicosi
• Signature Restaurant
• 2M Smokehouse

Green stars
“Restaurants that are leaders in sustainable gastronomy”

• Two Austin restaurants won the only green stars