OUR STORY

Tatemó is a maiz-driven concept established in 2020 by
Chef Emmanuel Chavez and Co-Owner Megan Maul.

During the Pandemic the two began producing heirloom maize tortillas & masa to sell at local farmers markets, as well as hosting underground dinners. Thanks to the support of the community, they were able to open this brick & mortar location in early 2022 focusing on nixtamalized heirloom maize from small farmers in Mexico. We welcome you to our home & are humbled that you've chosen to dine with us. Sin Maiz No Hay Pais.

Emmanuel (Left) & Megan (Right)

AWARDS & MENTIONS

MICHELIN Guide 2025 One Star
MICHELIN Guide 2024 One Star
JBF Awards Best Chef: Texas Nominee 2025
CultureMap Houston Chef of the Year 2025
Houston Chronicle Top 100 Restaurants 2024: No. 1
JBF Awards Best Chef: Texas Nominee 2024
CultureMap Houston Restaurant of the Year 2024
Food & Wine Best New Chef 2023
JBF Awards Best New Restaurant Nominee 2023
Houston Chronicle Top 100 Restaurants 2023: No. 2
Eater Awards 2023 Best Tasting Menu
CultureMap Houston Rising Star Chef 2023
Esquire Best New Restaurants in America 2022
Houston Chronicle Top 100 Restaurants 2022: No. 8

One Star
One Star
Best Chef: Texas Nominee 2025
Chef of the Year 2025
Top 100 Restaurants 2024: No. 1
Best Chef: Texas Nominee 2024
Restaurant of the Year 2024
Best New Chef 2023
Best New Restaurant Nominee 2023
Top 100 Restaurants 2023: No. 2
Best Tasting Menu
Rising Star Chef 2023
Best New Restaurants in America 2022
Top 100 Restaurants 2022: No. 8

AWARDS & MENTIONS

MICHELIN Guide 2025
MICHELIN Guide 2024
James Beard Foundation Awards
CultureMap Houston
Houston Chronicle
James Beard Foundation Awards
CultureMap Houston
Food & Wine
James Beard Foundation Awards
Houston Chronicle
Eater Awards 2023
CultureMap Houston
Esquire
Houston Chronicle

One Star
One Star
Best Chef: Texas Nominee 2025
Chef of the Year 2025
Top 100 Restaurants 2024: No. 1
Best Chef: Texas Nominee 2024
Restaurant of the Year 2024
Best New Chef 2023
Best New Restaurant Nominee 2023
Top 100 Restaurants 2023: No. 2
Best Tasting Menu
Rising Star Chef 2023
Best New Restaurants in America 2022
Top 100 Restaurants 2022: No. 8

tatemó: [tah-teh-mo] ∙ past-tense
from the mexican technique tatemar; which means roast, toast or grill.

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