Michelin-Star Restaurants in San Antonio (2025)
Mixtli
Mexican restaurant · South of Southtown
San Antonio’s sole Michelin-starred restaurant delivers region-by-region Mexican tasting menus from chefs Diego Galicia and Rico Torres. Lauded by the Michelin Guide and praised by San Antonio Express-News and Eater; its service team also earned a Michelin award.
Cullum’s Attaboy
Brunch restaurant · Tobin Hills
A neighborhood bungalow serving Champagne-friendly, French-influenced brunch, now expanding to dinner. Awarded a Michelin Bib Gourmand and led by James Beard Award finalist Chris Cullum; celebrated by local critics for technique and old-San Antonio spirit.
The Jerk Shack
Caribbean restaurant · North San Antonio Hills
Chef Nicola Blaque’s Jamaican staple brings jerk chicken, patties, and island sides to the West Side. Recognized with a Michelin Bib Gourmand and frequently highlighted by San Antonio media for bold flavors and community roots.
Ladino
Restaurant · North River District
A live-fire homage to Sephardic and broader Mediterranean flavors from the Emmer & Rye team. Michelin Bib Gourmand recipient; recommended by Eater and local critics for wood-fired breads, grilled meats, and vibrant mezze.
Southerleigh Fine Food & Brewery
Restaurant · North River District
Set in the historic Pearl Brewhouse, Chef Jeff Balfour’s coastal-Texas cooking and on-site beers earned a Michelin Bib Gourmand. Local reviewers praise fried snapper throats and pressure-fried chicken as modern San Antonio classics.
2M Smokehouse
Barbecue restaurant · San Antonio
Pitmaster Esaul Ramos Jr. merges Central Texas craft with Mexican flavors—think chicharrón mac and pickled nopales. Michelin-recommended and repeatedly celebrated by Texas Monthly and The Infatuation for top-tier brisket and sausage.
Garcia's Mexican Food To Go
Mexican restaurant · Alta Vista
Family-run since 1962, this Tex-Mex institution is Michelin-recommended. Its brisket taco drew national love, including a Best American Dishes nod from The New York Times; locals cherish its old-school warmth and recipes.
Leche de Tigre Cebicheria Peruana
Peruvian restaurant · Southtown
A lively cebicheria from the Oliva brothers, Michelin-recommended for bright, coastal Peruvian flavors and standout pisco cocktails. Frequently praised by local critics; chef Emil Oliva was a recent James Beard Award finalist.
Little Em's Oyster Bar
Oyster bar restaurant · King Williams District
A Southtown charmer turned serious seafood house after its 2024 move across the street. Michelin-recommended and spotlighted by San Antonio Express-News for elevated seafood, from blood orange mignonette oysters to lobster rolls.
Nicosi
Fine dining restaurant · North River District
An eight-course, dessert-only tasting from Tavel Bristol-Joseph, Michelin-recommended and profiled by Food & Wine and Time Out. Seats wrap the kitchen; no-photos policy heightens the theater of inventive, savory-sweet pastry.
Signature
Fine dining restaurant · Beckmann
Within La Cantera Resort, Signature is Michelin-recommended for refined Texas-meets-French cooking and an excellent wine list. OpenTable diners and local writers applaud its polished service and seasonal Hill Country sourcing.
The Barbecue Station
Barbecue restaurant · North Loop
A family-run, wood-smoked classic since the early 1990s, recognized by the Michelin Guide. Locals and critics alike point to brisket sandwiches, turkey, and Mimi’s potato salad as timeless San Antonio comfort.
Michelin-Star Restaurants in San Antonio (2025)
San Antonio’s sole Michelin-starred restaurant delivers region-by-region Mexican tasting menus from chefs Diego Galicia and Rico Torres. Lauded by the Michelin Guide and praised by San Antonio Express-News and Eater; its service team also earned a Michelin award.
A neighborhood bungalow serving Champagne-friendly, French-influenced brunch, now expanding to dinner. Awarded a Michelin Bib Gourmand and led by James Beard Award finalist Chris Cullum; celebrated by local critics for technique and old-San Antonio spirit.
Chef Nicola Blaque’s Jamaican staple brings jerk chicken, patties, and island sides to the West Side. Recognized with a Michelin Bib Gourmand and frequently highlighted by San Antonio media for bold flavors and community roots.
A live-fire homage to Sephardic and broader Mediterranean flavors from the Emmer & Rye team. Michelin Bib Gourmand recipient; recommended by Eater and local critics for wood-fired breads, grilled meats, and vibrant mezze.
Set in the historic Pearl Brewhouse, Chef Jeff Balfour’s coastal-Texas cooking and on-site beers earned a Michelin Bib Gourmand. Local reviewers praise fried snapper throats and pressure-fried chicken as modern San Antonio classics.
Pitmaster Esaul Ramos Jr. merges Central Texas craft with Mexican flavors—think chicharrón mac and pickled nopales. Michelin-recommended and repeatedly celebrated by Texas Monthly and The Infatuation for top-tier brisket and sausage.
Family-run since 1962, this Tex-Mex institution is Michelin-recommended. Its brisket taco drew national love, including a Best American Dishes nod from The New York Times; locals cherish its old-school warmth and recipes.
A lively cebicheria from the Oliva brothers, Michelin-recommended for bright, coastal Peruvian flavors and standout pisco cocktails. Frequently praised by local critics; chef Emil Oliva was a recent James Beard Award finalist.
A Southtown charmer turned serious seafood house after its 2024 move across the street. Michelin-recommended and spotlighted by San Antonio Express-News for elevated seafood, from blood orange mignonette oysters to lobster rolls.
An eight-course, dessert-only tasting from Tavel Bristol-Joseph, Michelin-recommended and profiled by Food & Wine and Time Out. Seats wrap the kitchen; no-photos policy heightens the theater of inventive, savory-sweet pastry.
Within La Cantera Resort, Signature is Michelin-recommended for refined Texas-meets-French cooking and an excellent wine list. OpenTable diners and local writers applaud its polished service and seasonal Hill Country sourcing.
A family-run, wood-smoked classic since the early 1990s, recognized by the Michelin Guide. Locals and critics alike point to brisket sandwiches, turkey, and Mimi’s potato salad as timeless San Antonio comfort.
Mixtli
Mexican restaurant · South of Southtown
San Antonio’s sole Michelin-starred restaurant delivers region-by-region Mexican tasting menus from chefs Diego Galicia and Rico Torres. Lauded by the Michelin Guide and praised by San Antonio Express-News and Eater; its service team also earned a Michelin award.
Cullum’s Attaboy
Brunch restaurant · Tobin Hills
A neighborhood bungalow serving Champagne-friendly, French-influenced brunch, now expanding to dinner. Awarded a Michelin Bib Gourmand and led by James Beard Award finalist Chris Cullum; celebrated by local critics for technique and old-San Antonio spirit.
The Jerk Shack
Caribbean restaurant · North San Antonio Hills
Chef Nicola Blaque’s Jamaican staple brings jerk chicken, patties, and island sides to the West Side. Recognized with a Michelin Bib Gourmand and frequently highlighted by San Antonio media for bold flavors and community roots.
Ladino
Restaurant · North River District
A live-fire homage to Sephardic and broader Mediterranean flavors from the Emmer & Rye team. Michelin Bib Gourmand recipient; recommended by Eater and local critics for wood-fired breads, grilled meats, and vibrant mezze.
Southerleigh Fine Food & Brewery
Restaurant · North River District
Set in the historic Pearl Brewhouse, Chef Jeff Balfour’s coastal-Texas cooking and on-site beers earned a Michelin Bib Gourmand. Local reviewers praise fried snapper throats and pressure-fried chicken as modern San Antonio classics.
2M Smokehouse
Barbecue restaurant · San Antonio
Pitmaster Esaul Ramos Jr. merges Central Texas craft with Mexican flavors—think chicharrón mac and pickled nopales. Michelin-recommended and repeatedly celebrated by Texas Monthly and The Infatuation for top-tier brisket and sausage.
Garcia's Mexican Food To Go
Mexican restaurant · Alta Vista
Family-run since 1962, this Tex-Mex institution is Michelin-recommended. Its brisket taco drew national love, including a Best American Dishes nod from The New York Times; locals cherish its old-school warmth and recipes.
Leche de Tigre Cebicheria Peruana
Peruvian restaurant · Southtown
A lively cebicheria from the Oliva brothers, Michelin-recommended for bright, coastal Peruvian flavors and standout pisco cocktails. Frequently praised by local critics; chef Emil Oliva was a recent James Beard Award finalist.
Little Em's Oyster Bar
Oyster bar restaurant · King Williams District
A Southtown charmer turned serious seafood house after its 2024 move across the street. Michelin-recommended and spotlighted by San Antonio Express-News for elevated seafood, from blood orange mignonette oysters to lobster rolls.
Nicosi
Fine dining restaurant · North River District
An eight-course, dessert-only tasting from Tavel Bristol-Joseph, Michelin-recommended and profiled by Food & Wine and Time Out. Seats wrap the kitchen; no-photos policy heightens the theater of inventive, savory-sweet pastry.
Signature
Fine dining restaurant · Beckmann
Within La Cantera Resort, Signature is Michelin-recommended for refined Texas-meets-French cooking and an excellent wine list. OpenTable diners and local writers applaud its polished service and seasonal Hill Country sourcing.
The Barbecue Station
Barbecue restaurant · North Loop
A family-run, wood-smoked classic since the early 1990s, recognized by the Michelin Guide. Locals and critics alike point to brisket sandwiches, turkey, and Mimi’s potato salad as timeless San Antonio comfort.