The Brief
- Californios becomes first Mexican restaurant in the world to earn three Michelin stars
- Chef Val Cantu says Californios’ use of locally sourced Bay Area ingredients, along with constant refinement of each dish, helped take the restaurant to the next level.
- Cantu hopes Californios’ recognition will inspire more chefs and create new opportunities for Mexican cuisine around the world.
SAN FRANCISCO – A San Francisco restaurant is making history as Californios becomes the first Mexican restaurant in the world to earn three Michelin stars, one of the rarest achievements in the culinary world.
Chef Val Cantu says the recognition represents more than just his restaurant’s success; it is a milestone for Mexican cuisine on the global stage.
“I think it means that we deserve a seat at the table. That we should be recognized in the same realm as French cuisine, as Japanese cuisine,” Cantu said. “A simple tortilla can be a delicacy if it’s made with love and a lot of intention and a lot of care.”…