San Antonio adds Michelin-recommended restaurants, no new stars
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The signature poblano pie from Lovers Pizzeria. Photo: Megan Stringer/Axios
San Antonio restaurants didn't earn any new stars or Bib Gourmand awards in the latest Michelin Guide Texas selections announced Thursday, but the city did notch two more Michelin recommended restaurants: the viral Lovers Pizzeria and the French-inspired Petit Coquin.
Why it matters: Michelin Guide recognition brings global attention to local spots and highlights San Antonio's diverse food scene.
Zoom in: Lovers Pizzeria moved from the South Side to Monte Vista last year, and immediately garnered the kind of hype that draws long lines for its coal-fired, thin crusts. It's known for its poblano pizza. The whole joint typically sells out within hours of opening, though it recently added online ordering.
- Petit Coquin is a small, minimalist restaurant in Southtown from the Empty Stomach Group that opened early last year. It doesn't post its menu and doesn't have a phone.
Zoom out: The Michelin Guide Texas awarded new stars to Fabrik, a vegan fine dining restaurant in Austin; Kappo Kappo, a French-Japanese chef's tasting menu also in Austin; and Goldee's Bar-B•Q in Fort Worth.
State of play: Three San Antonio restaurants maintained their Michelin stars: Mixtli, Isidore and Nicōsi.
- The city also kept its five restaurants with a Bib Gourmand, an award for good food at moderate prices. Those are Cullum's Attaboy, Ladino, Mezquite, Southerleigh Fine Food & Brewery and The Jerk Shack.
The big picture: Michelin launched its Texas guide in 2024 with a three-year contract that's now coming to an end. It's unclear if it will return next year, although Michelin has said it always intends to stay in a region once it has arrived.
- For the past two years, Michelin announced its latest stars with a ceremony in Houston and much fanfare. This year's awards were announced via press release.
Go deeper: Read our review of Lovers Pizzeria.