LAS VEGAS — This evening, the MICHELIN Guide revealed the inaugural restaurant selection for the 2026 MICHELIN Guide Southwest at a ceremony that took place at Fontainebleau Las Vegas. The Guide’s return to Las Vegas brought an electric atmosphere to the ceremony, where Restaurant de Joël Robuchon earned Two MICHELIN Stars.
The celebrations continued with four restaurants earning One MICHELIN Star: é by José Andrés in Las Vegas, Guy Savoy Las Vegas, L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon Las Vegas and Monte located in South Salt Lake, Utah. This year’s selection also recognized four MICHELIN Special Awards, which highlight the exceptional passion and expertise of selected professionals. The full selection including Bib Gourmands and Recommended restaurants totals 64 eateries across 24 cuisine types.
“As tonight marked our momentous return to Las Vegas, and more broadly the Southwest region, we were able to celebrate the dedication and passion of the outstanding restaurant communities throughout these four states,” said Gwendal Poullennec, International Director of the MICHELIN Guide. “From world-renowned dining destinations to hidden culinary gems, the Southwest offers an impressive breadth of exceptional restaurants, which this inaugural selection proves. Our anonymous Inspectors were continually impressed by the authenticity, creativity and sense of place expressed throughout their journeys. Congratulations to all those receiving recognition!”
Here are the new MICHELIN Starred restaurants, with Inspector notes from each (Inspectors’ comments in full on the MICHELIN Guide website and mobile app):
Two MICHELIN Stars
Restaurant de Joël Robuchon (Las Vegas, NV; French Contemporary cuisine)
Leave behind the casino cacophony and settle in for a world-class dining experience at this sumptuous enclave on the ground floor of the MGM Grand. Fashioned to evoke an intimate salon with Art Deco panache, the opulent space is deeply carpeted and dressed up in regal aubergine velvet, gilded accents and sparkling crystal. Dinner here is an event; you’ll progress through a series of courses driven by contemporary French cuisine and global inspiration, beginning with a tableau of house-baked breads and ending with a chariot of mignardise. Expect creations like crustacean gelée with crabmeat and caviar; crisped daikon with dashi; and roasted venison with red wine-poached pear. The menu is enhanced by an extensive and impressive wine list.
One MICHELIN Star
Guy Savoy Las Vegas (Las Vegas, NV; French Contemporary cuisine)
Ensconced in a quiet corner on the second floor of the Augustus tower of Caesar’s Palace, guests will find a private world of elegance and luxury. Enjoy the graciously poised service and turn your eyes to lovely views of the city lights, or the stately procession of carts loaded with Champagne, breads, cheeses and sweets. The cuisine offers a vintage French sensibility and can be had either à la carte or as a tasting. In both cases, the signature dishes are the highlight, like the indulgent black truffle and artichoke soup, accompanied by toasted mushroom brioche. A truly epic wine list, the size of a medieval manuscript and arriving on its own side table, boasts both legendary bottlings and surprising finds.
é by José Andrés (Las Vegas, NV; Spanish Contemporary)
Secreted away in a vividly surreal space inside Jaleo, on the third floor of the Cosmopolitan, this private counter offers a window into the imagination of Chef José Andrés and his team. The intricate multicourse menu spans a procession of beautifully presented dishes suffused with whimsy and drama. A sense of theater is omnipresent, stewarded by attentive service and the backdrop of the dynamic kitchen team, with nary a dull moment. Cleverly devised bites might include a “PB&J” consisting of feather-light meringue “bread” with a filling of foie gras mousse, pine nut butter and huckleberry jam, or a course mirroring the flavors of Spanish vermouth: a Santa Barbara prawn paired with briny olive spheres and a mandarin snow. The ingenuity continues to the end, with a flurry of playful sweets.
L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon Las Vegas (Las Vegas, NV; French cuisine)
Globetrotting gastronomes will need no introduction to this distinct concept. The iconic counter-dominated design with its red-and-black color scheme is familiar territory; particularly since this Las Vegas location has been in operation since 2005 (it is located on the ground floor of the MGM Grand). Offering contemporary French cuisine, à la carte dining is an option, but the menu découverte is truly the best way to experience the distinct cuisine. In the hands of this team, the humble potato is transformed into a luxe salad dressed with black truffle vinaigrette; a plump sea scallop is seared a la plancha and presented with a coconut and citrus foam; and gorgeously roasted quail is accompanied by a side of the late chef’s world-famous pommes purée.
Monte (South Salt Lake, UT; American Contemporary cuisine)
Located within the Beehive Distillery in South Salt Lake, this ambitious restaurant charts its own course in the region. Gin barrels stacked high, concrete floors and a handful of widely spaced tables set the stage, as Chef Martín Babio draws on decades of experience to prepare a refined tasting menu that leans on local producers. French, Italian and South American influences weave in and out of view, as dishes arrive carefully presented and boldly flavored. Past highlights include a riff on French onion soup, coffee-cured venison with truffled potato purée and rabbit ravioli with ginger and lemongrass. Moving dinner along at a smooth clip is the chef’s wife, Karen, who oversees a professional, attentive service team.
Bib Gourmand
The MICHELIN Guide Inspectors identified 18 restaurants to receive a Bib Gourmand distinction, which recognizes eateries for great food at a great value. The full list can be found below.
Southwest’s 2026 Bib Gourmand restaurants
| Restaurant | Address |
|---|---|
| China Poblano | The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, 3708 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, Nevada 89109 |
| Esther’s Kitchen | 1131 S. Main St., Las Vegas, Nevada 89104 |
| Feldman’s Deli | 2005 E. 2700 S., Ste. D, Salt Lake City, Utah 84109 |
| FnB | 7125 E. 5th Ave., Ste. 31, Scottsdale, Arizona 85251 |
| Frontier | 2400 Central Ave. SE, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87106 |
| Huarachis Taqueria | 814 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, Arizona 85004 |
| Jambo Cafe | 2010 Cerrillos Rd., Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505 |
| kid sister | 4810 N. 7th St., Phoenix, Arizona 85014 |
| La Choza | 905 Alarid St., Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505 |
| Little Miss BBQ | 8901 N. 7th St., Phoenix, Arizona 85020 |
| Lom Wong | 218 E. Portland St., Phoenix, Arizona 85004 |
| One More Noodle House | 3370 S. State St., Ste. N5, South Salt Lake, Utah 84115 |
| Paper Dosa | 551 W. Cordova Rd., Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505 |
| Phở 777 | 3585 S. Redwood Rd., Ste. 101, West Valley City, Utah 84119 |
| Pizzeria Bianco | 623 E. Adams St., Phoenix, Arizona 85004 |
| Tia Sophia’s | 210 W. San Francisco St., Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501 |
| Valentine | 4130 N. 7th Ave., Phoenix, Arizona 85013 |
| YEN Viet Kitchen | 3575 S. Decatur Blvd., Ste. 101, Las Vegas, Nevada 89103 |
MICHELIN Special Awards
In addition to the Bib Gourmands and Stars, the Guide announced four Special Awards:
| Award | Recipient | Establishment |
|---|---|---|
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Michelin Exceptional Cocktails Award |
Joseph Simonson | Campo at Los Poblanos |
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Michelin Sommelier Award |
John Germain | Reserve |
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Michelin Outstanding Service Award (sponsored by Capital One Dining) |
Sean Christopher | Restaurant de Joël Robuchon |
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Michelin Young Chef / Culinary Professional Award |
René Andrade | Bacanora and Huarachis Taqueria |
The MICHELIN Guide Ceremony is presented with the support of Capital One.
Hotels
The restaurants join the MICHELIN Guide selection of hotels, which features the most unique and exciting places to stay in the Southwest and throughout the world.
Each hotel in the selection has been chosen by MICHELIN Guide experts for its extraordinary style, service and personality — with options for all budgets — and each can be booked directly through the MICHELIN Guide website and app. The selection for the Southwest features the region’s most spectacular hotels, including Edgewood Tahoe (One MICHELIN Key) with a front-row view of Lake Tahoe; Amangiri (Three MICHELIN Keys) Aman’s otherworldly desert outpost in southern Utah; Los Poblanos Historic Inn & Organic Farm (Two MICHELIN Keys) a 1930s inn with a 25-acre farm located in Albuquerque, NM; or lastly the Under Canvas Grand Canyon (selected), which brings luxury camping to the heart of the Grand Canyon.
The MICHELIN Guide is a benchmark in gastronomy. Now it’s setting a new standard for hotels. Visit the MICHELIN Guide website, or download the free app for iOS and Android, to discover every restaurant in the selection and book an unforgettable hotel.
The 2026 MICHELIN Guide Southwest selection:
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| Recommended restaurants | 41 |
| Total number of restaurants in selection | 64 |
| Cuisine types reflected in Starred restaurants | 3 |
| Cuisine types reflected in Bib Gourmands | 12 |
| Cuisine types reflected in selection | 24 |
Southwest’s 2026 MICHELIN-Starred restaurants
| Restaurant | Distinction | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurant de Joël Robuchon | MGM Grand, 3799 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, Nevada 89109 | |
| é by José Andrés | The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, 3708 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas, Nevada 89109 | |
| Guy Savoy Las Vegas | Caesars Palace, 3570 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas, Nevada 89109 | |
| L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon Las Vegas | MGM Grand, 3799 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas, Nevada 89109 | |
| Monte | 2245 S.W. Temple St., South Salt Lake, Utah 84115 |
Southwest’s 2026 Recommended restaurants
| Restaurant | Address |
|---|---|
| Anima by Edo | 9205 W. Russell Rd., #185, Las Vegas, Nevada 89148 |
| Arroyo Vino | 218 Camino La Tierra, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87506 |
| Atria | 103 N. Leroux St., Flagstaff, Arizona 86001 |
| Bacanora | 1301 N.W. Grand Ave., Ste. 1, Phoenix, Arizona 85007 |
| Bouchon | The Venetian Resort & Casino, 3355 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas, Nevada 89109 |
| Campo at Los Poblanos | 4803 Rio Grande Blvd. NW, Los Ranchos De Albuquerque, New Mexico 87107 |
| Christopher’s at Wrigley Mansion | 2501 E. Telawa Trl., Phoenix, Arizona 85016 |
| Cote Las Vegas | The Venetian Las Vegas, 3355 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, Nevada 89109 |
| Estiatorio Milos | The Venetian Las Vegas, 3355 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, Nevada 89109 |
| Fry Bread House | 4545 N. 7th Ave., Phoenix, Arizona 85013 |
| Glai Baan | 2333 E. Osborn Rd., Phoenix, Arizona 85016 |
| Gymkhana Las Vegas | ARIA Resort & Casino, 3730 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, Nevada 89158 |
| Handle | 136 Heber Ave., Ste. 107, Park City, Utah 84060 |
| Hush Public House | 14202 N. Scottsdale Rd., Ste. 167, Scottsdale, Arizona 85254 |
| INDIBAR | 6208 N. Scottsdale Rd., Paradise Valley, Arizona 85253 |
| Izanami | Ten Thousand Waves, 21 Ten Thousand Waves Way, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501 |
| Joseph’s Culinary Pub | 428 Agua Fria St., Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501 |
| Kabuto | 5040 Spring Mountain Rd., #4, Las Vegas, Nevada 89146 |
| Kame Omakase | 3616 W. Spring Mountain Rd., Ste. 103, Las Vegas, Nevada 89102 |
| Koyote | 551 W. 400 N., Salt Lake City, Utah 84116 |
| Lamaii | 4480 Spring Mountain Rd., Ste. 700, Las Vegas, Nevada 89102 |
| Latha | 628 E. Adams St., Phoenix, Arizona 85004 |
| Market Steer | 213 Washington Ave., Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501 |
| Matilda | 1600 Snow Creek Dr., Park City, Utah 84060 |
| Michael Mina | Bellagio Hotel & Casino, 3600 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, Nevada 89109 |
| Mott 32 | The Palazzo at The Venetian, 3325 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, Nevada 89109 |
| Paloma | 401 S. Guadalupe St., Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501 |
| Partage | 3839 Spring Mountain Rd., Las Vegas, Nevada 89102 |
| Pho Ga Bac Bac | 3775 Spring Mountain Rd., Las Vegas, Nevada 89102 |
| Ping Pang Pong | Gold Coast Hotel and Casino, 4000 W. Flamingo Rd., Las Vegas, Nevada 89103 |
| Pretty Penny | 509 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix, Arizona 85004 |
| Reserve | 6934 E. 1st Ave., Scottsdale, Arizona 85251 |
| Restaurant Martin | 526 Galisteo St., Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501 |
| ShinBay | 3720 N. Scottsdale Rd., Ste. 201, Scottsdale, Arizona 85251 |
| SoulBelly BBQ | 1327 S. Main St., Las Vegas, Nevada 89104 |
| Sparrow + Wolf | 4480 Spring Mountain Rd., #100, Las Vegas, Nevada 89102 |
| Star of India | 1000 S. Main St., Ste. 102, Salt Lake City, Utah 84101 |
| Stubborn Seed Las Vegas | Resort World Las Vegas, 3000 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, Nevada 89109 |
| The Nelson Cottage by High West | 651 Park Ave., Park City, Utah 84060 |
| Tratto | 4743 N. 20th St., Phoenix, Arizona 85016 |
| Wing Lei | Wynn Las Vegas, 3131 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas, Nevada 89109 |
Mindful Voices – a tribute to inspiring concepts
New for 2026, the Mindful Voices platform brings together inspirational voices from across the hospitality industry – an editorial space where chefs, hoteliers, and winemakers can share their stories and pioneering practices, both with one another and the rest of the world.
“Mindful Voices will give a platform to all those who are rewriting the rules in their respective fields,” said Gwendal Poullennec, International Director of the MICHELIN Guide. “This new framework draws directly from what our Inspection teams witness firsthand: encounters and experiences that are transforming how things are done and that deserve to be shared. Staying true to its identity and values, the MICHELIN Guide will amplify and give full resonance to these voices from the worlds of gastronomy, hospitality and wine so that they can be heard, wherever they may be.”
Christopher Bethoney from Campo at Los Poblanos in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM is one of the chefs recognized as a Mindful Voice in this inaugural selection. Additionally, Charleen Badman from FnB in Scottsdale, AZ has also been recognized as a Mindful Voice for the 2026 edition.
Learn more about the new Mindful Voices initiatives here.
The MICHELIN Guide in North America
Michelin announced its first North American Guide in 2005 for New York. Guides have also been added in Chicago (2011); Washington, D.C. (2017); California (San Francisco in 2007, statewide 2019); Florida (Greater Miami, Orlando and Tampa in 2022, adding Greater Fort Lauderdale, The Palm Beaches and St. Pete-Clearwater in 2025, statewide in 2026); Toronto (2022); Vancouver (2022); Colorado (2023); Atlanta (2023), Mexico (2024), Texas (2024), Québec (2024), the American South (2025), Boston (2025), Philadelphia (2025), the Southwest (2026) and the American Great Lakes (2027).
About the MICHELIN Guide
Recognized globally for excellence and quality, the MICHELIN Guide offers a selection of world-class restaurants.
- The famous One, Two and Three MICHELIN Stars identify establishments serving exceptional cuisine that’s rich in flavor, remarkably executed and infused with the personality of a talented chef.
- The Bib Gourmand is a designation given to select restaurants that offer good quality food for a good value – often known as personal favorites among the inspectors when dining on their own time.
- Recommended restaurants and special professional awards are also highlighted by the MICHELIN Guide inspectors.
The MICHELIN Guide remains a reliable companion for any traveler seeking an unforgettable meal and hospitality experience. The Guide was first published in France at the turn of the 20th century to encourage the development of car mobility as well as tire sales by giving practical advice to motorists. Progressively, the Guide has specialized in restaurant, hotel and wine recommendations. Michelin’s inspectors still use the same criteria and manner of selection that were used by the inspectors in the very beginning.
The restaurant selections join the MICHELIN Guide selection of hotels, which features the most unique and exciting places to stay around the world. Visit the MICHELIN Guide website, or download the free app for iOS and Android, to discover every restaurant in the selection and book an amazing hotel.
Thanks to the rigorous MICHELIN Guide selection process that is applied independently and consistently in more than 60 destinations, the MICHELIN Guide has become an international benchmark in fine dining.
All restaurants in the Guide are recommended by Michelin’s anonymous inspectors, who are trained to apply the same time-tested methods used by Michelin inspectors for many decades throughout the world. This ensures a uniform, international standard of excellence. As a further guarantee of complete objectivity, Michelin inspectors pay all their bills in full, and only the quality of the cuisine is evaluated.
To fully assess the quality of a restaurant, the inspectors apply five criteria defined by Michelin: product quality; mastery of cooking techniques; harmony of flavors; the personality of the chef as reflected in the cuisine; and consistency over time and across the entire menu. These criteria guarantee a consistent and fair selection so a Starred restaurant has the same value regardless of whether it is in Paris, New York or anywhere else in the world.
About Michelin North America, Inc.
Michelin is building a world-leading manufacturer of life-changing composites and experiences. Pioneering engineered materials for more than 130 years, Michelin is uniquely positioned to make decisive contributions to human progress and to a more sustainable world. Drawing on its deep know-how in polymer composites, Michelin is constantly innovating to manufacture high-quality tires and components for critical applications in demanding fields as varied as mobility, construction, aeronautics, low-carbon energies and healthcare. The care placed in its products and deep customer knowledge inspire Michelin to offer the finest experiences. This spans from providing data- and AI-based connected solutions for professional fleets to recommending outstanding restaurants and hotels curated by the MICHELIN Guide. Headquartered in Greenville, S.C., Michelin North America, Inc. has approximately 22,000 employees and operates 36 production facilities in the United States (michelinman.com) and Canada (michelin.ca).
