Xokol in Guadalajara: A Michelin Star and Green Star for Corn, Fire and the Mazahua Kitchen
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Highlights
- One Michelin star + Green Star · 2026
- Santa Teresita · Herrera y Cairo 1375
- À la carte, corn-centered, Mazahua roots
Quick Links: Michelin 2026 list · Guadalajara guide · Michelin dining hub
Contents
- Corn first
- Mazahua roots on the plate
- Relaxed and accessible
- Pair it with Alcalde
- Visiting
- Where to stay nearby and how to get there
- Frequently asked questions
Corn first
Xokol — “maíz pinto” in Nahuatl — is chefs Xrysw Ruelas and Óscar Segundo’s tribute to native corn and the people who grow it. In 2026 it received a Michelin star and a Michelin Green Star, the Guide’s recognition for sustainable practices.
Mazahua roots on the plate
The kitchen works with criollo corn from Santa María Citendejé in the State of Mexico and honors the chefs’ Mazahua heritage, combining stone and clay tools with modern equipment. Dishes have included maíz con leche, a Mazahua mole and ceremonial tortillas, with quelites, squash blossoms and chilacayotas in season.
Relaxed and accessible
Unlike many starred restaurants, Xokol serves an à la carte menu at accessible prices — local press has reported dishes at roughly MXN 150–190. Across the street, its sister project Nejayote Molino focuses on masa.
Pair it with Alcalde
Guadalajara’s other new star, Alcalde, offers a polished tasting menu — a perfect contrast. See the full list of Michelin-starred restaurants in Mexico.
Visiting
Xokol is at Herrera y Cairo 1375 in Santa Teresita, a neighborhood a short ride from the historic center. Go with an appetite for corn and ask what is in season.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Xokol have a Michelin star?
Yes. Xokol received one Michelin star and a Green Star in the 2026 Michelin Guide Mexico.
Who are the chefs at Xokol?
Xrysw Ruelas and Óscar Segundo.
What does Xokol mean?
“Maíz pinto”, or speckled corn, in Nahuatl.
Where is Xokol?
At Herrera y Cairo 1375 in Santa Teresita, Guadalajara.
Verified 12 October 2026. Official sources: Michelin Guide Mexico 2026 · Grupo Animal: Xokol
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