Seven Austin restaurants made history this week, crowned among the first One MICHELIN Star establishments to be awarded in the Lone Star State.

Three Austin barbeque restaurants received a Michelin Star, and were included in Michelin's first Texas Guide.

When the inaugural list was announced on Monday evening in Houston, it included four barbecue restaurants, the very first American-style ones to be honored with a Michelin star. In total, the Texas Michelin Guide bestowed one lone star on 15 restaurants; no spots received two or three stars.

Texas claims 15 Michelin stars, 45 Bib Gourmands, and barbecue history in its Michelin debut. The 2024 Texas Michelin award winners are finally here. After months of anticipation, Texas restaurants and chefs shined with 15 new Michelin stars, 45 Bib Gourmands, two Michelin Green Stars, and four special awards.

The first Michelin Guide was created in 1889 by a brother duo in France. The guide now rates over 30,000 establishments in over 30 territories across three continents.

The Michelin Guide for restaurants made its highly awaited Lone Star State debut on Monday. The established guide announced its Texas list in four cities, with 15 restaurants earning one star. Austin emerged victorious with seven spots;