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Michelin Announces California Stars; Californios First Mexican Three-Star
6/25/2026
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- The Michelin Guide announced California star ratings at a San Diego ceremony on June 24.
- Val M. Cantu’s Californios and Brian Limoge’s Enclos each earned three stars, making Californios the first U.S. Mexican restaurant with that rating.
- Nine restaurants received one star, such as Troubadour in Healdsburg and Naides and Wolfsbane in San Francisco.
- Evan Williams and Maria Isabel bar won the Cocktail Award.
- Frida Blomdahl Hay earned the Service Award.
