Bay Area wins huge at California's 2026 Michelin Guide awards
The 2026 California Michelin Guide awards ceremony took place in San Diego. Californios and Enclos both ascended to three stars, with Californios becoming the first Mexican restaurant globally to reach this level. Twelve restaurants in California earned new stars, though one Orange County establishment lost its star.
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The 2026 Michelin Guide for California has been released, detailing new star recipients and promotions.
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Bay Area Dominates 2026 California Michelin Guide Awards
confidence 90%The 2026 California Michelin Guide awards ceremony took place in San Diego. Californios and Enclos both ascended to three stars, with Californios becoming the first Mexican restaurant globally to reach this level. Twelve restaurants in California earned new stars, though one Orange County establishment lost its star.
What's confirmed:
- Californios is the first Mexican restaurant in the world to earn three Michelin stars.
- Two restaurants in California ascended to three Michelin stars.
- Enclos earned three Michelin stars.
- Troubadour earned its first Michelin star.
- The 2026 awards ceremony was held in San Diego.
- Sacramento restaurants retained their Michelin stars.
Still unconfirmed:
- Twelve restaurants in California earned new Michelin stars.
- One Orange County restaurant lost its Michelin star.
- Kato in Los Angeles rose to two stars.
- Wolfsbane and Naides earned honors.