With 15 newly minted Michelin Stars, Texas—renowned for its stellar barbecuse, Tex-Mex and tacos–has now officially been recognized as an international culinary hub.

Global restaurant recommendations guide Michelin debuted its first-ever Texas list on Monday night to a packed house at downtown Houston's 713 Music Hall. Fifteen single stars were doled out to restaurants in major cities across the state,

In a historic evening for Texas restaurants, Michelin handed out 15 stars to the brightest culinary talents in the state. Then, Texas restaurateurs and chefs braced themselves for the selection of 2- or 3-star restaurants.