The Argentina Guide

Michelin Guide Buenos Aires and Mendoza 2026 Stars Announced 13 July

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Contents

  1. What the guide covers
  2. A virtual ceremony
  3. Why it matters for travellers

The Michelin Guide will announce its Argentina 2026 star selections on 13 July via digital platforms, covering restaurants and hotels across Buenos Aires and Mendoza.

What the guide covers

The 2026 Argentina selection spans approximately 80 establishments - around 56 in Buenos Aires and 24 in Mendoza. The guide evaluates restaurants for Michelin stars (one, two, or three) as well as Bib Gourmand designations for high-quality cooking at moderate prices. Hotels are assessed separately under the Michelin Key system.

Aramburu, located in the Recoleta neighbourhood of Buenos Aires, currently holds two Michelin stars and is the country’s most decorated restaurant. The July announcement will confirm whether any establishment has gained or lost stars since the previous selection.

A virtual ceremony

Unlike the gala ceremonies Michelin holds in established markets such as France or Japan, the Argentina announcement will be delivered through Michelin’s digital channels rather than a live event. This reflects the funding model for the Argentina guide, which is supported by city governments in Buenos Aires and Mendoza rather than by Michelin’s central operations - a structure that keeps the guide running but limits the ceremony budget.

The announcement will be available via Michelin’s app and website from the morning of 13 July.

Why it matters for travellers

For food-focused visitors to Argentina, the Michelin list is the most internationally recognised benchmark for the restaurant scene. Buenos Aires has a wide range of price points - starred and Bib Gourmand restaurants sit alongside excellent neighbourhood parrillas and neighbourhood cafés that no guide covers. That said, a newly starred restaurant tends to fill bookings quickly after the announcement, so if you plan to be in Buenos Aires in August or September, it is worth tracking the 13 July results and reserving early.

For dishes worth seeking out across Buenos Aires, our guide to Buenos Aires food covers everything from traditional cuts at neighbourhood parrillas to the city’s growing natural wine scene.