Applause, cheering, and tears followed the announcement of Michelin's first-ever Mexico Guide ceremony last night. Mexico is now home to 2 two-star establishments, 16 one-star winners, six green-star recipients (issued based on both sustainability and merit), and a whopping 42 Bib Gourmands, which is no shocker for a country that possesses one of the most active street food vending communities in the world.
Europe's Michelin Guide recognized both Baja Californias, Quintana Roo, Mexico City, Oaxaca, and Nuevo Léon. Most of the usual restaurants got the stars, but there were some questionable omissions.
Noticeably, in a country teeming with life-changing, delicious tacos, only one taquería received a star: Taquería El Califa de León.