Two restaurants in Mérida were awarded one Michelin star each in the 2026 guide
Two restaurants in Mérida, Mexico—Huniik and La Barra de Huniik—have each been awarded one star in the 2026 Michelin Guide Mexico. The state of Yucatán has been included in the guide for the first time, according to The Rio Times.
The Michelin Guide Mexico 2026 also includes the states of Jalisco and Puebla for the first time. In total, Yucatán now has three Michelin-starred restaurants: two are located in Mérida, and another is in Chochol. The source does not name the third restaurant.
The national edition of the Michelin Guide Mexico 2026 features 29 starred restaurants. Two restaurants have two stars each, and another 27 have one star each. Additionally, 63 restaurants in Mexico received the Bib Gourmand distinction, and 11 received the Michelin Green Star.
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Three restaurants in Yucatán received the Bib Gourmand—an award recognizing value for money. Among them, the source mentions Taquería Kisín in Mérida. A Bib Gourmand is not a Michelin star: stars recognize culinary excellence, while the Bib Gourmand is awarded for offering good value to diners.
In the 2026 selection, there are no establishments in Yucatán with a Michelin Green Star. The region’s cuisine is known for its use of recado rojo paste—made with achiote, sour oranges, and habanero peppers—and the dish cochinita pibil.
