We locals have always known that the stars and constellations of Baja California guide us toward adventure.

But what if we told you that not all of Baja’s stars are in the sky? Because in 2025, the state also began to shine here on earth… in the kitchens, on the stoves, and on the plates.

Baja California now proudly boasts six Michelin stars, a milestone that solidifies it as one of Mexico’s premier culinary destinations. In addition to this impressive achievement, the region also proudly retains its Bib Gourmand titles, a category that celebrates quality at accessible prices, and several official Michelin Guide recommendations, which recognize the talent and authenticity of its culinary offerings.

In Baja California, great food isn’t a trend, it’s our identity. And now, the whole world is discovering what we’ve always known: that our stars are also served at the center of the table.

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The stars you can actually eat!

The Baja California restaurants that earned one Michelin star each in the 2025 Guide are:

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• Animalón (Valle de Guadalupe)A culinary experience beneath a majestic thousand-year-old tree. Chef Oscar Torres offers a sophisticated concept that celebrates the valley’s and the ocean’s local ingredients.

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• Deckman's in the Mogor (Valle de Guadalupe)
  Sustainable outdoor cuisine with ingredients from its own garden, orchestrated by chef Drew Deckman. A dining experience fully integrated with the land.
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• Damiana (Valle de Guadalupe)
  Nestled under the shade of lush trees at Viñedos de la Reina. Damiana is chef Esteban Lluis’s project, recognized for his Michelin-starred “farm-to-table” approach. His six-course tasting menu, which changes seasonally, is notable for its focus on fresh, local ingredients, with 80% of the dishes showcasing seafood, poultry, and farm-raised proteins.

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• Conchas de Piedra (Valle de Guadalupe)
  Sea, bubbles, and good food. Under chef Drew Deckman’s vision, Conchas de Piedra is a celebration of what the ocean gives us. Its menu revolves around shellfish and sparkling wine, a combination as simple as it is perfect. The restaurant sits right at the foot of Casa de Piedra. Every dish is enjoyed with a glass of local wine.

• Lunario (Valle de Guadalupe)
  Located at La Lomita winery, Lunario is a seasonal restaurant with a contemporary, vegetable-driven approach, led by chef Sheyla Alvarado. It offers tasting menus featuring homegrown ingredients in an elegant greenhouse-style space. Its creative cuisine stands out for bold combinations like sweet and spicy oysters, blue corn sopes with bougainvillea, and surprising desserts such as chamomile flan with honey ice cream.

• Olivea Farm to Table (Valle de Guadalupe)
  Tucked away in a charming boutique hotel surrounded by olive trees, Olivea is perfect for lovers of contemporary cuisine with a local heart. Here you’ll find everything from the finest seafood to vegetarian dishes that surprise with their simplicity and elegance.

Baja California has reaffirmed its commitment to a sustainable cuisine, conscious and deeply connected to its territory. Projects such as Deckman's in the Mogor and Stone Shells, Olivea and Lunario, they were not only recognized for their culinary excellence, but also for their respect for the environment, local produce and responsible practices.

This philosophy has permeated the entire gastronomic scene of the state, positioning Baja as a national and international reference not only for its flavor, but also for its vision of the future. The Michelin Guide has put the spotlight where it should always be: in a kitchen that celebrates the land, the sea and those who work them with passion and respect.

The flavor of Baja achieves national recognition with a Michelin distinction.

“The cuisine of Baja California has not only conquered palates, but it has changed the way we understand Mexican cuisine: Here the routes are not drawn on maps, but between orchards, pots and stoves. Its essence lies in cooking with what comes from the land and the sea, without haste and with intention. It's a cuisine that reflects how we live, close to nature, with respect for our origin and pride in what we are.”

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On your next trip, let yourself be surprised by the flavors that have included Baja California in the Michelin Guide. Discover the places where good food is part of the landscape!