Carlos Gaytán, who opened Paseo at Downtown Disney earlier this month, earned a star for his restaurant in Quintana Roo.

Both Baja Californias, Quintana Roo, Mexico City, Oaxaca, and Nuevo Léon were recognized by Europe's Michelin Guide. Most of the usual restaurants got the stars, but there are some questionable omissions.

Though he owns several well-respected restaurants, including New York's Cosme and Atla, this was chef Enrique Olvera's first win. Jorge Vallejo’s Quintonil in Mexico City, a fine-dining classic that serves clever dishes made with ingredients native to Mexico,

Taqueria El Califa de Leon in Mexico City received a single Michelin star this week, making it the first taco stand to receive that distinction.

Tacos El Califa de León owner Arturo Rivera Martínez may be the only Michelin-rated chef to say that the best beverage to accompany his food is a “Coke."