Four new spots join Michelin Dallas list as Fort Worth barbecue earns star

Diners in the Dallas metro area will find four new names on the Michelin Guide list starting in October 2026. The guide now includes 26 Dallas restaurants with various recognitions. This count includes 23 entries from the 2024 debut, two additions from 2025, and four new spots for the current year. One of these new entries is a Bib Gourmand selection at Resident Taqueria in Lake Highlands.

The most notable shift involves Goldee’s Barbecue in Fort Worth. The restaurant earned its first Michelin star this year. The establishment sits at 4645 Dick Price Road. The team met in Arlington high school and trained under prominent pitmasters in Austin. Texas Monthly named the spot the number one barbecue joint in the state in 2021. The star rating resolves a long-standing debate about the restaurant's standing within the regional culinary scene.

Plano received its first recognition for Jashan, an Indian fine-dining establishment. The restaurant is located at 7401 Lone Star Drive. Chef Ramesh Thangaraon designed a tasting menu that highlights regional Indian cuisines. His previous restaurant in Malaysia, Jwala, won a Michelin Opening of the Year Award in 2023. Diners can choose between a 12-course or 9-course tasting option, or order à la carte.

Olōyō in Old East Dallas also entered the guide this year. The restaurant is housed in a 100-year-old building at 4422 Gaston Avenue. Chef Oliva López and partner Jonathan Percival previously operated pop-ups and sold tamales from an industrial kitchen. The menu features heirloom Mexican corn and salt imported from Colima, Mexico. Local proteins include steak from Rosewood Ranch in Ennis.

Fond at 1601 Elm Street and MĀBO at 6109B Berkshire Lane round out the four new entries. Fond, owned by Jennie Kelly and Brandon Moore, serves Detroit-style pizza and natural wine. The owners previously ran the Frank pop-up dinner series from 2012 to 2019. MĀBO, led by chef Masayuki Otaka, offers yakitori kappo. The menu features skewered dishes cooked over binchotan charcoal and occasionally includes raw uni and sushi.

Lucia in the Bishop Arts District moved from the Bib Gourmand category to the recommended list. The Italian restaurant at 287 North Bishop Avenue holds a reservation-heavy schedule. The menu rotates based on Texan produce availability. Georgie is no longer listed as recommended. Bruno Davaillon remains the chef at the establishment.

The Michelin Guide uses five distinct levels of recognition. Three-star restaurants represent the highest tier, though none exist in Dallas currently. Two-star restaurants are also absent from the local list. One-star restaurants include Goldee’s Barbecue, Tatsu, and Mamani. The Bib Gourmand category identifies quality and value, while the recommended category includes chef-driven spots using high-quality ingredients.