Restaurants in Allen, Texas
Listings checked against Texas Comptroller permit data · Updated September 2026
Allen's directory lists more than 190 restaurants. The biggest cluster is at Watters Creek, the outdoor shopping center off Bethany Drive and US 75, with a second, older strip along East Main Street downtown and dozens more in the centers on McDermott Drive, Stacy Road and the Central Expressway frontage roads.
Here's where to eat in Allen.
Watters Creek
The Blue Fish at 940 Garden Park Drive has served sushi, sashimi and sake at Watters Creek since 2009. Nearby on Garden Park are Vaqueros Texas Bar-B-Q, which began as a Grapevine food truck and pairs brisket with birria tacos, and Village Burger Bar, open until 2 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.
Along Watters Creek Boulevard you'll find Tutto Gustoso for handmade pasta, Grimaldi's coal-brick-oven pizza, Fish City Grill for Gulf seafood, Frogg Coffee Bar & Creperie, and Mi Cocina on Market Street. The Brass Tap pours rotating craft drafts on North Watters Road.
Downtown Main Street and Barbecue
Big Ray's BBQ at 400 E Main Street has smoked brisket, ribs and sausage downtown since 2011 (closed Sundays). A block north, Soulman's Bar-B-Que, an East Texas chain founded in 1974, is at 208 N Greenville Avenue, and Rudy's Country Store & Bar-B-Q is on the northbound US 75 frontage road.
The rest of East Main is breakfast and counter food: Mom's Cafe for biscuits and gravy, La Shish for Greek and Mediterranean, Crazy Tomato Pizza (20-plus years in Allen), and early-morning donut shops like Max's on Greenville Avenue.
Steak, Mediterranean and Indian
Andreas Prime Steaks & Seafood at 610 W Bethany Drive serves dinner Tuesday through Sunday. Hedary's Mediterranean Restaurant at 103 W Belmont Drive comes from a Lebanese family that has cooked in North Texas since 1975.
Allen's Indian kitchens have grown quickly: Panj Tara (Punjabi, opened early 2026) and Koyla Indian Smokehouse on McDermott Drive, The Monks (Indian fusion, spring 2026) on Exchange Parkway, Shiva's Bar & Grill on Village Green Drive, and Annapurna's South Indian dosas inside the India Metro Hypermarket on Central Expressway South.
Burgers, Pizza and Asian
JC's Burger House has grilled burgers on the US 75 frontage road since 2011, and 5th Street Pizza has served Chicago thin, St. Louis thin and New York pies since 2006. For Asian food there's Hashi Japanese Kitchen (2024) on McDermott, Dawon Korean on East Main, Mabo's Korean-Chinese jjajangmyeon on South Greenville, Forever Pho on Stacy Road, and Gao's BBQ & Crab and Thai Sushi Crush at The Village at Allen.
Restaurant Directory: Allen
A directory of 197 restaurants, 22 food trucks, and 67 bars & nightlife spots, built from active Texas sales-tax permits, grouped by cuisine where the name makes it clear.
Sourced from the Texas Comptroller's active permit records. A spot that recently closed or changed hands may occasionally still appear — let us know and we'll fix it.
Barbecue (4)
- Big Ray's BBQ ↗ $
Family-owned Texas barbecue joint on E Main St in downtown Allen, serving slow-smoked brisket, ribs and sausage since 2011. Closed Sundays.
400 E Main St, Allen, TX 75002 · (972) 649-6242
- Vaqueros Texas Bar-B-Q ↗ bar $$
Texas barbecue with regional Mexican influences at Watters Creek, from pitmaster Arnulfo "Trey" Sanchez III and M Crowd Restaurant Group. Known for brisket, ribs, sausage and brisket and birria tacos; it began as a Grapevine food truck before moving into the Allen storefront.
965 Garden Park Dr, Allen, TX 75013 · (214) 531-3101
- Rudy's Country Store & Bar-B-Q ↗ $$
Texas barbecue chain built around a gas-station-style country store, serving oak-smoked brisket, sausage, ribs and turkey by the pound with its signature "sause," plus breakfast tacos in the morning. The Allen store is on N Central Expressway and serves beer.
1790 Central Expy N, Allen, TX 75013 · (214) 383-5353
- Soulman's Bar-B-Que ↗ $$
East Texas barbecue chain founded in 1974, smoking brisket, ribs, sausage and pulled pork over hickory and serving them with classic sides and cobbler. The Allen store sits on N Greenville Ave and is open daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
208 N Greenville Ave, Allen, TX 75002 · (469) 854-6222
Mexican & Tex-Mex (23)
- El Grande Burrito bar $
Family-run taqueria in a S Greenville Ave strip center serving street-style tacos, gorditas, huaraches, burritos, pozole and menudo. Opens early for breakfast daily.
801 S Greenville Ave Ste 118, Allen, TX 75002 · (214) 383-4789
- Mexican Cactus Taco Bar ↗ bar $$
Family-owned taqueria and bar in a State Highway 121 retail center on Allen's north side, serving gourmet Mexican street-style tacos with salsas and tortillas made fresh daily.
975 State Highway 121 Ste 130, Allen, TX 75013 · (972) 908-3988
- Taco Bell ↗ chain $
National Tex-Mex fast-food chain with four Allen drive-thru locations: 1809 E Bethany Dr, 215 S Custer Rd, 505 W McDermott Dr and 380 E Stacy Rd.
E Bethany Dr · S Custer Rd · W McDermott Dr · E Stacy Rd · permit since 2011 - Taco Bueno ↗ chain $
Texas-founded Tex-Mex fast-food chain. The Allen drive-thru sits on N Greenville Ave and is open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
1709 N Greenville Ave, Allen, TX 75002 · (214) 206-1994
- Taco Casa ↗ chain $
North Texas Tex-Mex drive-thru chain. Allen's store #66 is on E Main St and opens at 10 a.m. seven days a week.
712 E Main St, Allen, TX 75002 · (214) 383-9028
- Uncle Julio's ↗ bar $$
Full-service Tex-Mex restaurant on E Stacy Rd known for mesquite-grilled fajitas, made-from-scratch tortillas and chocolate pinatas. The state sales-tax permit for the site is filed jointly for Uncle Julio's and its Savage Burrito fast-casual brand.
190 E Stacy Rd Ste 3400, Allen, TX 75002 · (972) 678-1001
- Velvet Taco ↗ bar $$
Dallas-founded chain serving globally inspired tacos on handmade tortillas, plus a weekly taco special and rotisserie chicken. The Allen store on E Stacy Rd runs until 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and midnight on Friday and Saturday.
190 E Stacy Rd Ste 2500, Allen, TX 75002 · (972) 908-9585
- Anasofia Mexican Grill bar $$
Family-run Tex-Mex restaurant and bar in a W McDermott Dr center, open for dinner Monday through Thursday and from late morning on Friday through Sunday.
1328 W McDermott Dr Ste 260, Allen, TX 75013 · (972) 332-8338
- Chepa's Mexican Grill bar $
Family-run Mexican restaurant on W McDermott Dr serving Tex-Mex plates and fajitas, with a full bar. Open seven days a week.
1223 W McDermott Dr Ste 5, Allen, TX 75013 · (214) 445-8617
- Rosa's Cafe & Tortilla Factory ↗ $
Fast-casual Tex-Mex counter on West Stacy Road serving fajitas, tacos and enchiladas with flour tortillas made in-house. Opens at 6:30 a.m. daily for breakfast tacos.
865 W Stacy Rd, Allen, TX 75013 · (972) 737-2325
- Hermano's Mexican Restaurant ↗ bar $$
Full-service Mexican restaurant on West McDermott Drive serving scratch entrees, house margaritas and weekend brunch. It also handles catering and private parties for the Allen and Fairview area.
533 W McDermott Dr, Allen, TX 75013 · (214) 785-7138
- Chipotle Mexican Grill ↗ bar chain $
Fast-casual chain building burritos, bowls, tacos and salads to order. Allen has two restaurants, both on North Central Expressway at 103 and 1985.
Central Expwy · Central Expy N · permit since 2006 - El Volcan
Counter-service Mexican kitchen on E Bethany Drive in east Allen. It began sales in August 2025.
1106 E Bethany Dr, Allen, TX 75002
- Freebirds World Burrito ↗ chain $
Texas-founded burrito chain at The Village at Allen, rolling made-to-order burritos, bowls, tacos and quesadillas down a build-your-own line. The Allen store opened in August 2024.
190 E Stacy Rd Ste 1400, Allen, TX 75002 · (972) 678-4040
- Lupe Tortilla ↗ bar $$
Houston-founded Tex-Mex restaurant on the US 75 frontage known for beef and chicken fajitas, hand-made flour tortillas, tableside guacamole and margaritas. It has a full bar and a large patio.
1865 N Central Expy, Allen, TX 75013 · (469) 660-1576
- Matt's Rancho Martinez ↗ bar $$
Allen outpost of the longtime Dallas Tex-Mex family restaurant, serving enchiladas, chiles rellenos and combination plates. Full bar with margaritas.
401 Central Expy S, Allen, TX 75013 · (214) 971-8664
- Mi Cocina ↗ bar $$
Dallas-born Tex-Mex restaurant at Watters Creek serving enchiladas, tacos and its signature Mambo Taxi frozen margarita. Patio seating faces the shopping district's greenbelt.
815 Market St, Allen, TX 75013 · (214) 667-2100
- Mi Linda Taquería ↗ $
Independent taqueria on North Butler Drive serving street tacos, sizzling fajitas and burritos. Opened in 2025 with dine-in, takeout and delivery.
107 N Butler Dr, Allen, TX 75013 · (972) 366-5686
- Mr Takito $
Family-run Mexican counter spot on East Main Street known for street tacos and all-day breakfast, with menudo and chilaquiles on weekends.
1215 E Main St Ste 110, Allen, TX 75002 · (214) 383-6833
- Papa Lopez Mexican Cantina ↗ bar $$
Family-run Tex-Mex cantina on the SH 121/Sam Rayburn Tollway frontage in west Allen, serving fajitas, enchiladas and margaritas with a full bar. Open daily from 11 a.m., until 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.
969 Sam Rayburn Tollway Ste 120, Allen, TX 75013 · (214) 856-2337
- Salsa Tex-Mex ↗ bar $$
Collin County Tex-Mex chain serving enchiladas, tacos, seafood specialties and fajitas from the grill, with a full bar and all-day happy hour Sunday through Thursday. The Allen location anchors a W Stacy Rd strip center near Watters Creek.
950 W Stacy Rd Ste 180, Allen, TX 75013 · (972) 332-8395
- Torchy's Tacos ↗ bar $$
Austin-born taco chain on W McDermott Drive, serving its signature tacos and queso. The Allen store holds a mixed-beverage permit and pours beer, margaritas and cocktails.
1008 W McDermott Dr Ste 600, Allen, TX 75013 · (214) 383-8226
- Trompitoz Taqueria ↗ $
Family-owned taco shop on E Main Street serving trompo-style tacos, birria and menudo. A second Trompitoz operates in Princeton.
1214 E Main St, Allen, TX 75002 · (945) 274-3882
Burgers & American (25)
- Burger 82 $
Independent burger counter in a strip center on W Exchange Pkwy, serving burgers, fries and shakes. Closed Tuesdays.
880 W Exchange Pkwy Ste 1150, Allen, TX 75013 · (469) 656-1899
- Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen ↗ bar $$
Casual American chain restaurant at the Village at Allen on E Stacy Rd, serving made-from-scratch comfort food with a full bar.
190 E Stacy Rd Ste 900, Allen, TX 75002 · (972) 678-2914
- GMA Classic Grill bar $$
Full-service bar and grill on Central Expy S that opened in 2026, in the former TwoRows Classic Grill space.
711 Central Expy S, Allen, TX 75013
- Hat Creek Burger Company ↗ $
Austin-based burger chain on E Exchange Pkwy, open since 2018 and known for its large outdoor playground. Serves burgers, nuggets and salads with beer and wine.
555 E Exchange Pkwy, Allen, TX 75002 · (214) 785-7330
- Village Burger Bar ↗ bar $$
Burger bar at Watters Creek with a full bar, daily drink specials and late hours to 2 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. It is one of three DFW restaurants, along with West Village in Dallas and Shops at Legacy in Plano.
957 Garden Park Dr, Allen, TX 75013 · (469) 854-6616
- Wayback Burgers ↗ $
Wayback Burgers franchise serving cooked-to-order beef burgers, hand-dipped milkshakes and hot dogs. The Allen store sits in the East Bethany Drive retail strip just east of US 75.
380 E Bethany Dr Ste 130, Allen, TX 75002 · (972) 332-8186
- BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse ↗ bar $$
Chain brewhouse serving deep-dish pizza, burgers and house craft beer, capped by the signature Pizookie dessert. The Allen location anchors the Village at Allen on East Stacy Road.
190 E Stacy Rd Ste 3300, Allen, TX 75002 · (972) 678-4050
- Chili's Grill & Bar ↗ bar chain $$
Casual-dining chain on West McDermott Drive serving burgers, fajitas, ribs and margaritas from a full bar. Allen's unit (#0622) is open until 11 p.m. on weeknights and midnight on Fridays and Saturdays.
903 W McDermott Dr, Allen, TX 75013 · (972) 727-1004
- Original ChopShop ↗ $$
Health-minded fast-casual spot on West Stacy Road serving protein bowls, salads, sandwiches, acai bowls and fresh-squeezed juices. It opens at 7 a.m. daily for breakfast.
829 W Stacy Rd Bldg B Ste 120, Allen, TX 75013 · (469) 663-4004
- DQ Grill & Chill ↗ chain $
Texas Dairy Queen on E Main St serving burgers, chicken strip baskets and Blizzard soft-serve treats. It is the single Allen store, run by a Mount Pleasant-based franchisee.
719 E Main St, Allen, TX 75002 · (214) 383-5866
- Fatburger & Buffalo's Express ↗ $
Co-branded counter at Allen Premium Outlets pairing Fatburger's cooked-to-order beef burgers with Buffalo's Express wings and tenders. It offers delivery and curbside pickup alongside walk-up ordering.
820 W Stacy Rd Ste 620, Allen, TX 75013 · (972) 678-0154
- In-N-Out Burger ↗ $
California burger chain at The Village at Allen, on Stacy Road across from the Marriott, cooking fresh never-frozen patties for Double-Doubles, fries and shakes. It has drive-thru and dine-in and serves until 1 a.m., 1:30 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.
190 E Stacy Rd Ste 700, Allen, TX 75002
- Jack in the Box ↗ chain $
Fast-food chain serving burgers, tacos, curly fries and all-day breakfast. Allen has two drive-thru stores, at 804 W McDermott Dr and 394 E Stacy Rd.
E Stacy Rd · W McDermott Dr · permit since 2010 - JC's Burger House ↗ $
Local burger house on the southbound US 75 frontage road grilling made-to-order burgers, chicken strip baskets and shakes. It has served Allen since 2011 and opens daily at 11 a.m.
335 Central Expy S, Allen, TX 75013 · (214) 495-9090
- Kelly's at the Village ↗ bar $$
Scratch-made Southern and New American kitchen and sports bar at The Village at Allen, serving brisket nachos, chicken fried steak, wings and the Allen Burger alongside 25 rotating craft beers and a deep bourbon and scotch list. It is open daily for lunch, dinner and late night, adds a weekend brunch, and has a patio with a fire pit.
190 E Stacy Rd Ste 1204, Allen, TX 75002 · (972) 912-3020
- Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar ↗ bar $$
Mountain-lodge-themed American restaurant and bar on the US 75 frontage serving bison meatloaf, beer-battered fish and chips, sticky ribs, burgers and rice bowls. The dog-friendly patio has its own menu of dog bowls.
1851 N Central Expy, Allen, TX 75013 · (469) 393-4119
- McDonald's ↗ chain $
Global fast-food chain serving burgers, Chicken McNuggets, all-day breakfast and McCafe drinks. Allen has three locations.
S Allen Heights Dr · State Drive · E Stacy Rd · permit since 2003 - Portillo's ↗ $$
Chicago-founded chain serving Chicago-style hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches, char-broiled burgers, chopped salad and chocolate cake shakes. The Allen restaurant on N Central Expressway opened in 2023 with a garage theme, drive-thru and kiosk ordering.
1955 Central Expy N, Allen, TX 75013 · (469) 663-1035
- Scotty P's Hamburgers ↗ $$
Family-owned North Texas burger chain grilling scratch-made flame-cooked burgers, chicken sandwiches, salads and hand-spun shakes, with draft beer and frozen margaritas. The Allen store has operated on N Central Expressway since 2001.
109 Central Expy N Ste 501, Allen, TX 75013 · (214) 547-9010
- Sonic Drive-In ↗ chain $
Drive-in burger chain known for carhop service, tater tots, cherry limeades and half-price drinks in the afternoon. Allen has three Sonic locations, on E Main St, E Bethany Dr and W McDermott Dr.
E Bethany Dr · W McDermott Dr · permit since 2024 - Stacked By Aj's ↗ $
All-halal American comfort-food counter serving smash-stack burgers, fried chicken, wings, loaded hot dogs, over-the-top fries and thick shakes. It opened in Suite 76 on Central Expressway South in mid-2026.
210 Central Expy S Ste 76, Allen, TX 75013
- The Cheesecake Factory ↗ bar $$
Large-menu casual dining chain known for its book-length menu of American, Italian and Asian-influenced dishes and more than 30 cheesecakes. The Allen restaurant anchors Watters Creek on Central Expressway South and opens at 10 a.m. on Sundays for brunch.
820 Central Expy S, Allen, TX 75013 · (972) 908-3900
- Wendy's ↗ chain $
Fast-food chain serving square hamburgers, chicken sandwiches, chili and Frostys. Allen has two locations, on W McDermott Drive and W Stacy Road.
W McDermott Dr · W Stacy Rd · permit since 2021 - Whataburger ↗ chain $
Texas burger chain serving the flagship Whataburger and honey butter chicken biscuits. This is Allen's only Whataburger, on E Stacy Road near US 75.
388 E Stacy Rd, Allen, TX 75002 · (972) 649-6913
- Wienerschnitzel ↗ $
Drive-thru hot dog chain at Bethany Drive and S Greenville Avenue, serving chili dogs, corn dogs and burgers. Open daily from 10 a.m. to midnight.
415 E Bethany Dr, Allen, TX 75002 · (469) 854-6464
Steakhouse (2)
- Andreas Prime Steaks & Seafood ↗ bar $$$
Fine-dining prime steakhouse and seafood restaurant on West Bethany Drive, open for dinner Tuesday through Sunday with a full bar and private event space. It anchors a small Texas group that also includes Uptown Dallas and Waxahachie.
610 W Bethany Dr, Allen, TX 75013 · (469) 675-0245
- Outback Steakhouse ↗ bar $$
Australian-themed steakhouse chain on North Central Expressway serving center-cut sirloins, ribs and the Bloomin' Onion. This is the only Outback Steakhouse in Allen.
1995 Central Expy N, Allen, TX 75013 · (972) 737-6454
Chicken & Wings (12)
- Wingstop ↗ $
Counter-service wing chain on West McDermott Drive serving classic and boneless wings in a dozen flavors plus tenders, fries and sides. Open daily from 10:30 a.m. until 1 a.m.
543 W McDermott Dr, Allen, TX 75013 · (214) 383-2010
- Chicken Express ↗ chain $
Texas fried-chicken chain on East Main Street serving hand-battered tenders, fried catfish, rolls and sweet tea. Open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
714 E Main St, Allen, TX 75002 · (972) 908-3999
- Chicken N Pickle ↗ bar $$
Pickleball and entertainment complex on Johnson Road with a full-service restaurant and separate bar serving wood-fired rotisserie chicken, pulled pork and beef sandwiches, salads and hand-cut fries. The Allen location adds a Sunday brunch buffet and is cashless.
1221 Johnson Rd, Allen, TX 75013 · (214) 910-9360
- Pluckers Wing Bar ↗ bar $$
Austin-founded wing bar at The Village at Allen pouring a full bar alongside wings in a wide range of sauces, plus burgers, salads and televised sports. Open until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays.
190 E Stacy Rd Ste 1800, Allen, TX 75002 · (972) 678-9464
- Raising Cane's ↗ chain $
Chicken-finger chain at The Village at Allen serving box combos with crinkle-cut fries, Texas toast, coleslaw and Cane's sauce. This is the only Raising Cane's in Allen, open nightly until midnight and until 2 a.m. on weekends.
190 E Stacy Rd Bldg 800, Allen, TX 75002 · (214) 383-7501
- Wing Snob ↗ $
Wing chain on State Highway 121 serving bone-in and boneless wings, tenders and loaded fries with a range of dry rubs and sauces. The Allen store opened in 2026 and is one of six Wing Snob locations in Texas.
975 State Highway 121 Ste 155, Allen, TX 75013 · (469) 454-9464
- Layne's Chicken Fingers ↗ $
College Station-born chicken finger chain on the US 75 southbound frontage road, serving hand-battered tenders with crinkle-cut fries, Texas toast and Layne's sauce. The Allen store opened in January 2018 and stays open late.
102 Central Expy S, Allen, TX 75013 · (972) 908-0594
- Chick-fil-A ↗ chain $
Chicken chain serving the original chicken sandwich, nuggets, waffle fries and breakfast, closed on Sundays. Allen has two restaurants: Stacy Road on E Stacy Rd and Twin Creeks Village on W McDermott Dr.
W McDermott Dr · E Stacy Rd · permit since 2015 - El Pollo Loco ↗ $
California-founded chain grilling citrus-marinated chicken over an open flame and serving it in burritos, bowls and family meals. The single Allen store sits on E Stacy Rd and changed franchisees in 2025.
386 E Stacy Rd, Allen, TX 75002
- Golden Chick ↗ chain $
Texas-founded fried chicken chain on Baumgartner Way just off East Main Street, serving Original Golden Tenders, fried chicken, yeast rolls and sides. The Allen store opened in early 2023 and has a drive-thru.
839 Baumgartner Way, Allen, TX 75013 · (214) 785-7181
- KFC ↗ chain $
Fried-chicken chain serving Original Recipe and Extra Crispy chicken, tenders, sandwiches, biscuits and family buckets. The single Allen store opened on North Greenville Avenue in 2024 with a drive-thru and runs 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.
200 N Greenville Ave, Allen, TX 75002 · (972) 727-3362
- Popeyes ↗ chain $
Louisiana-style fried chicken chain known for spicy bone-in chicken, chicken sandwiches, red beans and rice and biscuits. Allen's store is on E Bethany Dr with a drive-thru.
340 E Bethany Dr, Allen, TX 75002 · (469) 393-0200
Seafood & Cajun (2)
- Bonefish Grill ↗ bar $$
Seafood chain restaurant at the Village at Allen on E Stacy Rd, serving wood-grilled fish and shrimp alongside steaks and a full bar.
190 E Stacy Rd Ste 100, Allen, TX 75002
- Fish City Grill ↗ bar $$
Gulf Coast seafood restaurant at Watters Creek on Watters Creek Blvd, serving fried and grilled fish, po'boys and oysters with a full bar.
1015 Watters Creek Blvd Ste 150, Allen, TX 75013 · (972) 908-3474
Pizza & Italian (27)
- 5th Street Pizza ↗ $
Independent pizzeria serving Allen since 2006, offering Chicago thin, St. Louis thin and New York hand-tossed pies plus calzones, strombolis and salads for dine-in, pickup and delivery. It sits at the northwest corner of McDermott Drive and US-75, next to Stacy Furniture.
111 Central Expy N Ste 102, Allen, TX 75013 · (972) 396-5557
- Angel's NY Pizza ↗ $
Counter-service New York-style pizzeria on Sam Rayburn Tollway serving hand-tossed pies, pizza by the slice, calzones and strombolis from a brick oven. It opened in January 2026 and is open daily from 11 a.m.
977 Sam Rayburn Tollway Ste 120, Allen, TX 75013 · (972) 332-8277
- Emily's Italian Bistro ↗ $$
Family-run Italian pizzeria in a W McDermott Dr strip center serving hand-tossed pizza, baked pasta, subs and chicken entrees. It offers dine-in, curbside pickup and delivery.
2033 W McDermott Dr Ste 300, Allen, TX 75013 · (469) 663-9402
- Italian Villa Restaurant ↗ $$
Family-owned Italian restaurant on N Greenville Ave near Allen High School, serving hand-tossed pizza with scratch-made crust and sauce, pasta and calzones, plus gluten-free pizza. Wine is sold and diners may bring their own for a corkage fee.
121 N Greenville Ave Ste B, Allen, TX 75002 · (972) 390-2189
- Joe's Italian Bistro ↗ $$
Family-owned Italian bistro on S Greenville Ave serving New York-style pizza and classic pasta, chicken and veal entrees, each plated with a green salad and Italian bread. Beer and wine are available.
717 S Greenville Ave Ste 134, Allen, TX 75002 · (214) 383-2662
- Marco's Pizza ↗ chain $
Ohio-founded pizza chain known for dough made fresh in-store daily and a three-cheese blend. The single Allen store on E Main St opens at 10 a.m. daily for carryout and delivery.
1545 E Main St Ste 500, Allen, TX 75002 · (214) 383-6755
- MOD Pizza ↗ $
Build-your-own pizza chain where individual-size artisan pies are made to order at one set price. The Allen store on W Stacy Rd opens at 10:30 a.m. daily and stays open until 11 p.m. Thursday through Saturday.
845 W Stacy Rd Ste A, Allen, TX 75013 · (469) 393-0011
- Napoli's Pizza Restaurante ↗ bar $$
Family Italian restaurant and pizzeria on E Exchange Pkwy serving homemade pizza, pasta, subs, calzones and stromboli, with chicken and veal entrees and a full bar. It is closed Mondays and open until 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
1512 E Exchange Pkwy Ste 700, Allen, TX 75002 · (214) 495-8524
- New York Pizza And Pints ↗ $$
North Texas pizzeria chain serving New York-style pies by the slice or whole, with beer and wine. The Allen store on W Stacy Rd offers dine-in, takeout and delivery daily from 11 a.m.
824 W Stacy Rd Ste 100, Allen, TX 75013 · (469) 795-9408
- Numero 28 Ristorante Pizzeria ↗ bar $$
Neapolitan pizzeria and Italian restaurant at The Village at Allen serving wood-fired pizza and house-made pasta with a full bar. Bottles of wine are half price on Tuesdays.
190 E Stacy Rd Ste 1404, Allen, TX 75002 · (972) 678-0384
- Pizza Hut ↗ chain $
National pizza chain offering delivery and carryout from three Allen restaurants: 1505 W McDermott Dr, 1546 E Stacy Rd and 801 S Greenville Ave.
W McDermott Dr · Stacy Rd · S Greenville Ave · permit since 2026 - Zalat Pizza ↗ $$
Dallas-founded pizza chain known for its bold specialty pies and late hours. The Allen store on W Stacy Rd opens at 4 p.m. on weekdays and stays open until 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday.
950 W Stacy Rd Ste 160, Allen, TX 75013 · (469) 582-0420
- Zio Al's Pizza & Pasta ↗ $$
DFW pizza-and-pasta mini-chain serving pizza, pasta and wings for dine-in, pickup and delivery. The Allen store on Central Expy S opened in 2025 and keeps late hours.
210 Central Expy S Ste 89, Allen, TX 75013 · (469) 795-9001
- Chicago's Original Pizza ↗ $$
Chicago-style pizzeria on East Main Street making deep dish and layered pies plus Italian beef sandwiches and housemade desserts. It is closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
1206 E Main St Ste 111, Allen, TX 75002 · (469) 663-0337
- Chuck E. Cheese ↗ $$
Family pizza restaurant and arcade on North Central Expressway serving made-to-order pizza, wings, salad and desserts alongside games and rides. The Allen store (#211) opened at this address in November 2024.
2265 N Central Expy, Allen, TX 75013 · (972) 332-5808
- Crazy Tomato Pizza ↗ $
Allen pizzeria of 20-plus years making hand-tossed, never-frozen pizzas with Wisconsin cheese and a 40-year-old family sauce recipe, plus calzones and pastas. The E Main St shop is takeout-focused and opens at 3:30 p.m. on weekdays and 11 a.m. Friday through Sunday.
803 E Main St Ste F, Allen, TX 75002
- Domino's Pizza ↗ chain $
National pizza chain offering hand-tossed and pan pizzas, wings, sandwiches and pasta for carryout and delivery. Allen has two stores, on E Main St and W Stacy Rd.
E Main St · permit since 2020 - Grimaldi's Pizzeria ↗ bar $$
Coal-brick-oven pizzeria at Watters Creek making thin-crust New York-style pies, calzones and salads, with pizza by the slice until 3 p.m. on weekdays. It stays open until 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.
836 Watters Creek Blvd Ste C-200, Allen, TX 75013 · (214) 383-9703
- Italia Express $
Pizza and Italian counter in the food court at Allen Premium Outlets, in Suite 650. The brand has held the food-court space since 2001 and closes at 8 p.m. most nights, 9 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.
820 W Stacy Rd Ste 650, Allen, TX 75013 · (972) 678-2323
- Labi's Pizza ↗ $
New York-style pizzeria in the Twin Creeks center on West Exchange Parkway making thin-crust pies by the pie and the slice plus pasta, meatball subs, wings and salads, with a gluten-free crust option. It is a takeout and delivery kitchen from the owners of Allen's Spazo, open Tuesday through Saturday and closed Mondays.
1010 W Exchange Pkwy Ste 2150, Allen, TX 75013 · (469) 640-1600
- Little Caesars ↗ chain $
Carryout pizza chain known for HOT-N-READY pepperoni pizzas, ExtraMostBestest pies, Crazy Bread and wings. Allen has one store, in a South Allen Heights Drive shopping center.
806 S Allen Heights Dr Ste 150, Allen, TX 75002 · (214) 383-3118
- Mio Nonno Trattoria ↗ bar $$
Italian trattoria on West Stacy Road from chef Ati Mala, serving wood-fired pizza, antipasti, pasta and grilled meats. Part of a small North Texas group with a Flower Mound sister location.
939 W Stacy Rd Ste 160, Allen, TX 75013 · (469) 804-7472
- Olive Garden ↗ bar chain $$
Italian-American chain known for unlimited soup, salad and breadsticks alongside pasta, chicken and seafood entrees. Located at The Village at Allen.
190 E Stacy Rd Ste 3100, Allen, TX 75002 · (972) 678-2515
- Papa John's ↗ chain $
National pizza delivery and carryout chain known for hand-tossed pizzas, wings and garlic dipping sauce. Allen's single store is on North Greenville Avenue.
101 N Greenville Ave Ste A, Allen, TX 75002 · (972) 727-7676
- Roman Cucina ↗ bar $$
Family-run Italian restaurant serving old-world comfort pastas, pizzas and nightly specials in a casual, festive dining room with a banquet space and full bar. Open in Allen on E Bethany Dr since 2014, with a sister location in Dallas.
201 E Bethany Dr Ste 1, Allen, TX 75002 · (214) 383-6677
- Spazo bar $$
Family-run Italian restaurant and bar on W McDermott Dr serving pizza, calzones, lasagna, lobster ravioli and veal and chicken entrees with a full bar. It is closed Mondays and open until about 9:45 p.m. the rest of the week.
1201 W McDermott Dr Ste 100, Allen, TX 75013 · (214) 383-3356
- Tutto Gustoso ↗ bar $$
Italian restaurant at Watters Creek serving handcrafted pasta and homemade Italian dishes. It has bar seating, a wine list and patio tables, and is open for dinner nightly plus lunch Thursday through Sunday.
842 Watters Creek Blvd, Bldg C, Allen, TX 75013 · (469) 663-0630
Asian (35)
- Koyla - Indian Smokehouse And Bar $$
Charcoal-focused Indian restaurant and bar on W McDermott Dr, opened in mid-2026 as a rebrand of Spice Creations in the same suite.
1328 W McDermott Dr Ste 200, Allen, TX 75013
- Hashi Japanese Kitchen ↗ $$
Japanese hibachi and sushi restaurant on W McDermott Dr, open since 2024 and serving beer and wine.
1314 W McDermott Dr Ste 150, Allen, TX 75013
- Hawaiian Bros Island Grill ↗ $
Hawaiian plate-lunch chain on W Stacy Rd serving huli huli chicken, kalua pig and macaroni salad. Open daily.
810 W Stacy Rd, Allen, TX 75013 · (214) 390-2169
- Pei Wei Asian Kitchen ↗ $
Fast-casual pan-Asian chain on W McDermott Dr serving stir-fries, noodle bowls and rice plates for dine-in, pickup and delivery. Open daily 11am to 9pm.
1008 W McDermott Dr Ste 100, Allen, TX 75013 · (469) 675-2266
- Shiva's Bar & Grill ↗ bar $$
Indian restaurant and full bar on Village Green Drive serving North Indian plates such as butter chicken, paneer tikka masala and biryani, with outdoor seating and cocktails. The Allen dining room is one of two, alongside a Ross Avenue location in downtown Dallas.
968 Village Green Dr, Allen, TX 75013 · (469) 656-1024
- Gao's BBQ & Crab ↗ bar $$
Chinese barbecue and seafood restaurant at The Village at Allen grilling skewered lamb, beef and oysters alongside snow crab, kimchi fried rice and Korean cold noodles. It serves until 2 a.m. daily and is part of a multi-city Gao's BBQ group.
190 E Stacy Rd Ste 1300, Allen, TX 75002 · (972) 213-2345
- A Bite of Lao and Thai $$
Family-run Lao and Thai kitchen in the Stacy Crossing center on W Stacy Road, serving papaya salad, larb and sticky rice alongside curries and noodle plates. Closed Mondays.
945 W Stacy Rd Ste 140, Allen, TX 75013 · (972) 649-4766
- Forever Pho ↗ $$
Vietnamese noodle house on W Stacy Road serving beef, chicken, spicy Hue and vegetarian pho along with vermicelli bowls, rice plates and smoothies.
939 W Stacy Rd Ste 110, Allen, TX 75013 · (972) 708-4423
- Mabo Chinese Food $
Longtime Korean-Chinese storefront on S Greenville Avenue, known for jjajangmyeon black-bean noodles, tangsuyuk sweet-and-sour pork and kanpoong shrimp.
801 S Greenville Ave Ste 116, Allen, TX 75002 · (214) 383-9618
- New York Lovers Chinese Restaurant ↗ $
Neighborhood Chinese kitchen on S Alma Drive near the Plano line, serving sesame chicken, Szechuan dishes and hand-pulled lo mein for dine-in and pickup. Closed Tuesdays.
820 S Alma Dr Ste 180, Allen, TX 75013 · (972) 649-4222
- Oumi Sushi (Sprouts) $
Independently operated sushi counter inside the Sprouts Farmers Market at Exchange Center on W Exchange Parkway, where a sushi chef rolls grab-and-go trays and made-to-order rolls daily.
1265 W Exchange Pkwy, Allen, TX 75013
- Panda Express ↗ chain $
American-Chinese fast-food chain with two Allen stores: 501 W McDermott Drive at US 75 and 340 E Stacy Road, serving orange chicken, Beijing beef, chow mein and fried rice.
W McDermott Dr · S Angel Pkwy · E Stacy Rd · permit since 2004 - P.F. Chang's ↗ bar $$
Upscale Asian-bistro chain on W Bethany Drive serving wok-fired Mongolian beef, chicken lettuce wraps, dynamite shrimp and hand-rolled sushi, with a full bar.
915 W Bethany Dr, Allen, TX 75013 · (972) 390-1040
- Ramen Hakata ↗ $$
Allen branch of the DFW Hakata-style ramen group, serving tonkotsu ramen built on a long-simmered pork broth plus gyoza and Japanese small plates, with beer and wine.
327 Central Expy S, Allen, TX 75013 · (972) 908-3434
- Silver Thai Cuisine bar $$
Long-running Thai restaurant in the Twin Creeks center on W McDermott Drive serving curries, pad Thai and drunken noodles with plenty of vegetarian options, plus a full bar.
906 W McDermott Dr Ste 104, Allen, TX 75013 · (972) 747-7452
- Spice Thai Cafe $
Takeout-only Thai kitchen on E Bethany Drive turning out curries, pad Thai, fried rice and noodle soups to order.
201 E Bethany Dr Ste 10, Allen, TX 75002 · (214) 383-3366
- Sushi Box $
Quick-service sushi bar on E Bethany Drive turning out rolls, nigiri and bento boxes, part of a small North Texas group with sister stores in McKinney, Frisco, Coppell and Rockwall. Closed Mondays.
1208 E Bethany Dr Ste 6, Allen, TX 75002 · (469) 656-1178
- Sushi Go ↗ $$
Japanese sushi bar on W Stacy Road serving specialty rolls such as the Angry Wife and King Kong alongside nigiri and hibachi plates. Closed Sundays.
939 W Stacy Rd Ste 155, Allen, TX 75013 · (469) 310-7984
- Sushi Maru $$
Japanese restaurant on W McDermott Drive serving sushi rolls and nigiri plus teriyaki, udon and bento lunches, with beer and wine. Closed between lunch and dinner service.
541 W McDermott Dr, Allen, TX 75013 · (469) 675-3008
- Sushi The Classic ↗ $$$
Dinner-only sushi counter on W McDermott Drive focused on premium nigiri and sashimi at omakase-level quality. Open Tuesday through Saturday evenings.
2023 W McDermott Dr Ste 260, Allen, TX 75013
- Thai Pan ↗ $$
Long-running Thai restaurant in the W McDermott Drive strip center, serving curries, noodle dishes and stir-fries. Open for lunch and dinner daily with dine-in, takeout and delivery.
1223 W McDermott Dr Ste 75, Allen, TX 75013 · (972) 747-0057
- Thai Sushi Crush ↗ $$
Thai kitchen and sushi bar at The Village at Allen on E Stacy Road, open since mid-2025. Takes reservations and offers catering and a sushi happy hour alongside dine-in and takeout.
190 E Stacy Rd Ste 1410, Allen, TX 75002 · (972) 678-4269
- Tiger Asian Bowl ↗ $
Fast-casual Asian counter on W McDermott Drive serving rice and noodle bowls, sushi, wings and boba. Open Monday through Friday and Sunday evenings; closed Saturdays for food-truck events.
508 W McDermott Dr Ste 110, Allen, TX 75013 · (972) 747-0227
- Annapurna Indian Cuisine ↗ $$
South Indian kitchen serving dosa, idly and other tiffins plus biryani, curries and weekend specials, located inside the India Metro Hypermarket on South Central Expressway. One of three North Texas Annapurna counters, with siblings in McKinney and Little Elm.
204 Central Expy S, Allen, TX 75013 · (430) 355-1718
- Bowl & Chopstix ↗ $
Casual pan-Asian counter on South Greenville Avenue serving Chinese, Vietnamese and Thai rice and noodle bowls. Pickup and online ordering only, closed Sundays.
740 S Greenville Ave Ste 600, Allen, TX 75002 · (214) 383-2800
- Burgers & Curries ↗ $$
Indian-American fusion kitchen on South Custer Road pairing curries, biryani and garlic naan with paneer tikka, veggie and beef burgers, plus a lunch buffet. It is the second location of the Northlake original, open daily from 7 a.m.
705 S Custer Rd Ste 100, Allen, TX 75013 · (469) 663-6600
- Dawon Korean Restaurant $
Korean restaurant in an E Main St center serving kimchi jjigae, japchae, bulgogi, Korean ribs and tteokbokki, with vegetarian options and bento boxes. It is closed Mondays and adds a lunch service Friday through Sunday.
1201 E Main St Ste 140, Allen, TX 75002 · (469) 782-9782
- Lucky House $
Chinese and Japanese takeout counter on North Greenville Avenue serving lunch specials, bento boxes, sushi rolls and staples such as kung pao chicken, Mongolian beef and lo mein. Dinner entrees come with soup and salad.
204 N Greenville Ave Ste 205, Allen, TX 75002 · (214) 383-2027
- The Monks ↗ $$
Indian fusion restaurant on West Exchange Parkway blending traditional Indian cooking with modern American fine-dining presentation. Opened in spring 2026.
790 W Exchange Pkwy Ste 140, Allen, TX 75013 · (214) 785-7747
- Noodles And Dumplings Time ↗ $$
Chinese restaurant at The Village at Allen specializing in hand-pulled noodles, dumplings and noodle soups.
190 E Stacy Rd Ste 1408, Allen, TX 75002 · (972) 678-0058
- Nosoo Sushi & Hibachi ↗ bar $$
Japanese restaurant on West Bethany Drive serving sushi rolls, teppanyaki hibachi and ramen, with a sake and cocktail bar. Open since 2019.
604 W Bethany Dr Ste 107, Allen, TX 75013 · (214) 383-0989
- Panj Tara ↗ bar $$
Upscale North Indian and Punjabi restaurant on West McDermott Drive serving curries, tandoori dishes and biryani with a full bar. Opened in early 2026 alongside a Frisco sister location.
2025 W McDermott Dr, Allen, TX 75013 · (469) 305-8036
- Saltlight Station ↗ $
Family-owned Vietnamese fusion eatery on S Greenville Ave serving banh mi, no-MSG pho and Vietnamese coffee alongside fusion items such as sriracha quesadillas, tacos and brisket cheesesteaks. Has a drive-thru window, patio and a toddler play area, with vegan and gluten-friendly options.
1501 S Greenville Ave, Allen, TX 75002 · (469) 675-3048
- Shiawase Japanese Restaurant ↗ bar $$
Family-owned Japanese restaurant and sushi bar on N Watters Rd serving nigiri, sashimi, specialty rolls, ramen and teriyaki, with a full bar. Open daily for lunch and dinner until 9:30 p.m., later on weekends.
2540 N Watters Rd Ste 100, Allen, TX 75013 · (214) 383-4462
- The Blue Fish ↗ bar $$
Dallas-based sushi restaurant serving specialty rolls, sashimi and Japanese entrees with sake and cocktails. The Watters Creek location on Garden Park Dr has operated since 2009 and runs all-day happy hour on Sundays.
940 Garden Park Dr, Allen, TX 75013 · (972) 908-3433
Breakfast & Diner (6)
- Eggsquisite Cafe ↗ bar $
Breakfast and brunch cafe on West McDermott Drive serving omelets, specialty waffles, crepes, chicken fried chicken and salads. One of two locations, alongside McKinney.
1314 W McDermott Dr Ste 170, Allen, TX 75013 · (469) 795-6056
- Mom's Cafe $
All-day breakfast, brunch and lunch cafe on East Main Street in downtown Allen, known for its biscuits and gravy and Mexican coffee. Under new ownership since 2026.
602 E Main St Ste A, Allen, TX 75002 · (214) 383-7677
- Talia's Cafe $
Daytime cafe in the Twin Creeks center on West Exchange Parkway serving breakfast and brunch plates alongside coffee. Open mornings through mid-afternoon.
1255 W Exchange Pkwy Ste 160, Allen, TX 75013 · (214) 785-7820
- Cracker Barrel Old Country Store ↗ chain $$
Country-style restaurant and gift shop on North Central Expressway serving all-day breakfast, chicken and dumplings, meatloaf and biscuits. Allen's store (#714) opens at 7 a.m. daily.
1323 N Central Expy, Allen, TX 75013 · (469) 854-6681
- First Watch ↗ $$
Daytime breakfast, brunch and lunch chain at The Village at Allen serving farm-fresh omelets, the Frittata Rustica, pancakes and juices. Unit #1044 is open 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. daily.
190 E Stacy Rd Ste 500, Allen, TX 75002 · (469) 727-1879
- IHOP ↗ chain $
Pancake-house chain on the northbound US 75 frontage road serving buttermilk pancakes, omelettes, burgers and all-day breakfast. Allen's restaurant (#3006) has been open since 2005 and runs 24 hours.
315 Central Expy N, Allen, TX 75013 · (214) 383-3434
Sandwiches & Delis (11)
- Firehouse Subs ↗ chain $
Sandwich chain on W McDermott Dr serving hot steamed subs. This is the only Firehouse Subs location in Allen.
503 W McDermott Dr Ste 150, Allen, TX 75013 · (972) 332-8250
- Jason's Deli ↗ chain $
Deli chain on W McDermott Dr serving sandwiches, soups and a salad bar. Open in Allen since 2000.
906 W McDermott Dr, Allen, TX 75013 · (972) 727-3440
- Elke's Market Cafe ↗ $
Neighborhood deli and cafe on North Greenville Avenue known for sandwiches, chicken salad, soups and house-made sides, with an attached market and wine shop. Also handles catering and private parties.
105 N Greenville Ave Ste 11, Allen, TX 75002 · (214) 495-0200
- Arby's ↗ $
Fast-food chain built around sliced roast beef sandwiches, curly fries and Market Fresh wraps. Allen's unit (store #7008) is on North Central Expressway near Bethany Drive.
201 N Central Expy, Allen, TX 75013 · (972) 747-1411
- Big Tony's West Philly Cheesesteaks ↗ $
DFW cheesesteak shop building its sandwiches on Amoroso's rolls flown in from Philadelphia, with five cheese options and daily specials. The Allen store is one of four Texas locations.
740 S Greenville Ave Ste 400, Allen, TX 75002 · (972) 359-0958
- Fred's Downtown Philly ↗ $
Philadelphia-style cheesesteak shop on S Greenville Ave griddling steak and chicken hoagies, with wings and fries on the side. It is open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and closed Sundays.
717 S Greenville Ave Ste 100, Allen, TX 75002 · (972) 809-3733
- Jimmy John's ↗ chain $
Sandwich chain that hand-slices its meats and bakes bread through the day for Gourmet Subs, Slims and Unwich lettuce wraps, with pickup and delivery. Allen has a single shop, store #1881 on Baumgartner Way near Exchange Parkway.
801 Baumgartner Way, Allen, TX 75013 · (469) 656-1868
- Schlotzsky's ↗ chain $
Austin-founded deli chain known for its Original toasted sourdough sandwich, plus salads, soups and flatbread pizzas. Allen's only store is on W McDermott Dr and is open daily 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
502 W McDermott Dr, Allen, TX 75013 · (972) 396-7278
- Which Wich ↗ $
Dallas-founded sandwich chain where guests mark their order on a paper bag to build toasted subs, salads, bowls and shakes. The Village at Allen store on E Stacy Rd is open daily, until 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
190 E Stacy Rd Ste 1416, Allen, TX 75002 · (972) 678-2774
- Snappy Salads ↗ $$
Dallas-founded fast-casual salad kitchen where guests build chopped salads, wraps and grain bowls from scratch-made dressings and produce prepped daily. The Watters Creek store is in Suite 100 at Bethany Drive and US 75 and is open daily from 11 a.m., until 8 p.m. on Sundays.
1015 Watters Creek Blvd Ste 100, Allen, TX 75013 · (214) 872-7627
- Subway ↗ chain $
Global sandwich chain building made-to-order subs, wraps, salads and footlong sides. Allen has four walk-in storefronts, on W McDermott Dr, E Stacy Rd, State Highway 121 and N Greenville Ave.
W McDermott Dr · Stacy Rd · State Highway 121 · permit since 2002
Mediterranean & Middle Eastern (5)
- Dimassi's Mediterranean Buffet ↗ $$
All-you-can-eat Mediterranean buffet at the Village at Allen on E Stacy Rd, with kebabs, stews, salads and vegetarian dishes. Open daily.
190 E Stacy Rd Ste 3200, Allen, TX 75002 · (972) 678-0088
- La Shish ↗ $
Family-friendly Greek and Mediterranean restaurant at the corner of Main Street and Jupiter Road, with dine-in, carryout and delivery. Open Monday through Saturday and closed Sundays.
600 E Main St Ste A, Allen, TX 75002 · (469) 795-6605
- Gyro Twist $
Counter-service Mediterranean shop in a West McDermott Drive strip center serving gyros, wraps and rice plates. It opened in February 2026 in the space 5th Street Pizza vacated; a second Gyro Twist opened in Frisco in March 2026.
1223 W McDermott Dr Ste 85, Allen, TX 75013
- Halal Papi ↗ $
Halal NYC-style street food counter on East Main Street building gyro and chicken-over-rice platters, wraps and bowls with white and bodega sauces. It opened in December 2024 and also handles catering platters.
1206 E Main St Ste 101, Allen, TX 75002 · (469) 796-6941
- Hedary's Mediterranean Restaurant ↗ $$
Family-run Lebanese and Mediterranean restaurant on West Belmont Drive, from a family that has cooked in North Texas since 1975, with an herb garden on the property. It serves dinner 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday and is closed Mondays.
103 W Belmont Dr, Allen, TX 75013 · (214) 383-9588
Coffee, Sweets & Bakery (39)
- Feng Cha ↗ $
Allen store of the Feng Cha boba tea chain, permitted under the Aahuynhdo LLC name, in the W Stacy Road center alongside Jollof Haus and A Bite of Lao 'n Thai. Serves milk teas, fruit teas, coffee and dessert drinks daily until 9:30 p.m. or later.
945 W Stacy Rd Ste 150, Allen, TX 75013 · (469) 656-1883
- Armor Coffee ↗ $
Independent coffee shop at The Village at Allen on E Stacy Road, operating as Armor Coffee Co, formerly Village Coffee. Open daily from 6:30 a.m. on weekdays, with a second store in Wylie.
190 E Stacy Rd Ste 408, Allen, TX 75002 · (972) 678-1466
- Einstein Bros. Bagels ↗ $
Einstein Bros. Bagels store on W Exchange Parkway, run by franchisee Bagel 5 S & Z, Inc. since 2015. Open 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily for bagels, breakfast sandwiches and coffee.
790 W Exchange Pkwy, Allen, TX 75013 · (469) 656-9185
- Bahama Buck's ↗ chain $
Franchised Bahama Buck's shaved-ice shop on E Main Street serving sno-cones, island smoothies and catering. Open daily, with later hours Friday and Saturday.
715 E Main St, Allen, TX 75002 · (972) 954-7229
- Base Smoothies + Juice ↗ $
Family-run smoothie, cold-pressed juice and acai bowl shop in the Sam Rayburn Tollway retail center on Allen's north side. Open daily from 8 a.m.; a second Base location operates in Frisco.
977 Sam Rayburn Tollway Ste 195, Allen, TX 75013 · (214) 785-7012
- BB Donut $
Neighborhood donut shop on W Exchange Parkway known for its croughnuts alongside doughnuts, kolaches and sausage croissants. Open 5 a.m. to 2 p.m. seven days a week.
880 W Exchange Pkwy Ste 1130, Allen, TX 75013 · (214) 785-7699
- Cozy Coffee Station ↗ $
Allen outpost of an East Texas coffee brand that began as the Cozy Coffee Wagon in Gilmer, serving espresso drinks and specialty coffee from a suite on West Bethany Drive. Open since 2022.
900 W Bethany Dr Ste 105, Allen, TX 75013
- Dessert Lab ↗ $
Dessert shop in the Sam Rayburn Tollway retail strip, part of a small Dallas-area group with sibling stores in Richardson and Dallas. Opened in Allen in 2025.
975 Sam Rayburn Tollway Ste 160, Allen, TX 75013 · (469) 544-8673
- Donut Palace $
Longtime independent donut shop in a West McDermott Drive strip center, open in Allen since 2002. Serves glazed and filled donuts, kolaches and coffee.
1505 W McDermott Dr Ste 130, Allen, TX 75013 · (214) 495-8005
- Dutch Bros Coffee ↗ $
Drive-thru stand of the Oregon-based coffee chain on West Exchange Parkway, serving espresso drinks, Blue Rebel energy drinks and blended Freezes. Allen's only Dutch Bros location.
1306 W Exchange Pkwy, Allen, TX 75013
- Family Donuts $
Independent donut shop in an East Main Street strip center, serving donuts, kolaches and breakfast croissants. Opened in 2024.
1608 E Main St Ste 400, Allen, TX 75002 · (972) 396-0330
- Frogg Coffee Bar & Creperie ↗ $
French-inspired coffee bar and creperie at Watters Creek serving sweet and savory crepes alongside coffee roasted in Oak Cliff. Known for its Parisian-style patio beside the creek.
832 Watters Creek Blvd, Allen, TX 75013 · (469) 342-6881
- Great American Cookies ↗ $
Franchise of the cookie-cake chain at Allen Premium Outlets, selling cookies, brownies and custom cookie cakes.
820 W Stacy Rd Ste 614, Allen, TX 75013 · (972) 912-0026
- Honeybird Sandwiches.Donuts.Cafe
Donut, sandwich and coffee counter in the East Main Street center at Jupiter Road, open since late 2025. One of a small group of Honeybird cafes around the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
803 E Main St Ste G, Allen, TX 75002
- HTeaO ↗
Iced-tea shop at Greenville Avenue and Main Street pouring brewed sweet and unsweet teas by the cup and the gallon. Part of the Fort Worth-based HTeaO chain; open daily from early morning to 8 p.m.
103 N Greenville Ave, Allen, TX 75002 · (469) 498-5509
- Ked's Ice Cream ↗
Dessert counter at Allen Premium Outlets serving house-made ice cream, faloodas, kulfi, waffles, crepes, shakes and boba drinks. One of about a dozen Ked's Ice Cream shops in Texas and Georgia.
820 W Stacy Rd Ste 624, Allen, TX 75013 · (972) 678-4005
- Max's Donut Shop $
Early-morning donut shop in the Greenville Avenue strip center just north of Main Street. Opens at 5 a.m. seven days a week and closes by late morning.
105 N Greenville Ave Ste 13, Allen, TX 75002 · (972) 727-8171
- Nothing Bundt Cakes ↗ $$
Bakery at Watters Creek selling frosted bundt cakes and cupcakes for birthdays, showers and office parties. Part of the national Nothing Bundt Cakes chain.
987 Garden Park Dr, Allen, TX 75013 · (469) 795-8550
- Smoothie King ↗ $
Two Allen stores of the Smoothie King chain, at 1255 W Exchange Pkwy and 190 E Stacy Rd, operated by franchisee Qing Blendz LLC, blending fruit, protein and meal-replacement smoothies.
W Exchange Pkwy · E Stacy Rd · permit since 2022 - Scooter's Coffee $
Drive-thru coffee kiosk on East Main Street pouring espresso drinks, blended Blenders and Scooter's signature Caramelicious. Part of the Omaha-based Scooter's Coffee chain.
1535 E Main St, Allen, TX 75002
- Sonny Donut $
Independent donut shop in the West McDermott Drive strip center at Alma Drive, open since 2016.
1314 W McDermott Dr Ste 145, Allen, TX 75013 · (972) 359-0033
- Starbucks ↗ chain $
Six company-operated Starbucks cafes in Allen, on South Central Expressway, North Central Expressway, West McDermott Drive, State Highway 121, East Exchange Parkway and West Exchange Parkway. Most have drive-thrus.
Central Expy S · Central Expy N · W McDermott Dr · State Highway 121 · E Exchange Pkwy · W Exchange Pkwy · permit since 2000 - Sweet Bear Cafe $
Dessert cafe on East Exchange Parkway serving Asian-style shaved ice, drinks and sweets. Open since 2024.
1228 E Exchange Pkwy Ste 106, Allen, TX 75002
- Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea ↗ $
Allen franchise of the Ann Arbor-based Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea chain, in the Twin Creeks retail center on West Exchange Parkway. Serves espresso drinks, bubble teas and pastries.
1010 W Exchange Pkwy Ste 2160, Allen, TX 75013 · (214) 785-7089
- Tropical Smoothie Cafe ↗ $
The chain's only Allen cafe, in the West Exchange Parkway retail center, serving fruit smoothies plus wraps, flatbreads and sandwiches. Open daily from early morning to 9 p.m.
880 W Exchange Pkwy Ste 1160, Allen, TX 75013 · (214) 785-7735
- Wetzel's Pretzels $
Soft-pretzel counter in the food court at Allen Premium Outlets, serving hand-rolled pretzels, pretzel dogs and lemonade.
820 W Stacy Rd Ste 618, Allen, TX 75013
- Yumilicious $
Self-serve frozen yogurt shop at The Village at Allen on East Stacy Road, with rotating soft-serve flavors and a toppings bar priced by weight.
190 E Stacy Rd Ste 1336, Allen, TX 75002
- Yumilicious $
Self-serve frozen yogurt counter in the food court at Allen Premium Outlets on West Stacy Road, with rotating flavors and a pay-by-weight toppings bar.
820 W Stacy Rd Ste 616, Allen, TX 75013
- B T Donuts $
Longtime family-run donut shop in the West Bethany Drive strip center, open since 2008. Early-morning counter serving glazed and filled donuts, kolaches and coffee.
604 W Bethany Dr Ste 106, Allen, TX 75013 · (972) 396-8118
- Caffe Promenade $
Independent Allen coffeehouse on East Bethany Drive serving espresso drinks, teas and donuts baked fresh daily. It opens at 6 a.m. seven days a week and closes early on Sundays.
600 E Bethany Dr Ste A, Allen, TX 75002 · (214) 383-4771
- Heavenly Donuts $
Independent donut shop in a North Greenville Avenue retail strip just north of downtown Allen, selling fresh-fried donuts and breakfast pastries. It has been open since fall 2024.
206 N Greenville Ave Ste 900, Allen, TX 75002
- Joy Macarons ↗ $
Locally owned gluten-free bakery at Watters Creek specializing in French macarons and ice cream. It is open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from noon on Sundays.
908 Watters Creek Blvd, Allen, TX 75013 · (469) 393-1115
- La Madeleine ↗ $$
French bakery and country cafe on West McDermott Drive serving croissants, quiche, tomato basil soup, salads and pastries with espresso drinks and wine. The Allen cafe is open 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day.
810 W McDermott Dr, Allen, TX 75013 · (972) 338-4927
- Paciugo Gelato Caffè ↗ $
Italian gelato shop at Watters Creek serving rotating gelato flavors alongside macarons, smoothies, shakes and specialty coffees.
936 Garden Park Dr, Allen, TX 75013 · (972) 359-8586
- Playa Bowls ↗ $$
New Jersey-founded acai and pitaya bowl chain serving smoothies, juices and oatmeal bowls topped with fresh fruit and granola. The Allen shop sits in the Custer Road retail center at SH 121 and opens daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
1480 N Custer Rd Ste 150, Allen, TX 75013 · (214) 842-8111
- Teaco $
Independent tea and boba shop in the Allen Towne Center strip on N Greenville Ave, occupying Suite 135. It has held a Texas sales-tax permit at the suite since 2025.
204 N Greenville Ave Ste 135, Allen, TX 75002
- The Latte Factory $
Irving-based coffee and dessert-drink chain with counters in North Texas shopping centers, serving lattes, teas and blended drinks. The Allen shop is Suite 612 in the Allen Premium Outlets food court and has been trading since early 2025.
820 W Stacy Rd Ste 612, Allen, TX 75013
- Tiff's Treats ↗ $
Cookie-delivery bakery at The Village at Allen off Sam Rayburn Tollway, part of the Austin-founded Tiff's Treats chain. Warm cookies, brownies and ice cream are baked to order for pickup or scheduled delivery.
977 Sam Rayburn Tollway Ste 160, Allen, TX 75013 · (469) 342-0640
- Watters Donuts $
Independent donut shop in the strip center at 913 W Stacy Road, open since 2019. It is a walk-in counter shop serving donuts and coffee.
913 W Stacy Rd Ste 140, Allen, TX 75013 · (214) 383-3739
Other (6)
- Blh Acquisition E Stacy Rd · permit since 2020
- Curuba Cafe bar $$
Family-run Colombian cafe in a Stacy Road strip center serving bandeja paisa, arepas, desgranado and plantains au gratin alongside guanabana and lulo fruit drinks. It is open 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday and closed Mondays.
1546 E Stacy Rd Ste 195, Allen, TX 75002 · (469) 656-1231
- Jollof Haus $$
Nigerian restaurant in a West Stacy Road strip center serving jollof rice, egusi and efo riro, suya bowls, goat meat, ofada sauce plates and roasted branzino. The meat is halal and the kitchen presses its own pineapple-ginger juice.
945 W Stacy Rd Ste 130, Allen, TX 75013 · (972) 332-8185
- Nidhi Caterers W McDermott Dr · permit since 2024
- The Melting Pot ↗ bar $$$
Fondue restaurant chain serving four-course meals built around cheese fondue, salads, tabletop-cooked entrees and chocolate fondue desserts. The Allen location opened at Watters Creek in 2026 and serves dinner nightly, adding lunch Thursday through Sunday.
935 Watters Creek Blvd, Allen, TX 75013 · (469) 941-2960
- The Golf Club at Twin Creeks ↗ $$
Arnold Palmer Signature daily-fee golf course in the Twin Creeks development, operated by Arcis Golf and open to the public for tee times. The clubhouse holds The Taproom, a restaurant and bar serving golfers and event guests.
501 Twin Creeks Dr, Allen, TX 75013 · (972) 390-8888
Food Trucks & Trailers (22)
- 7 Cities Seafood Century Pkwy · permit since 2024
- Abrams Food Company Century Pkwy · permit since 2026
- Abu Omar Halal Central Expy S · permit since 2025
- Aj's Kitchen Ridgemont Dr · permit since 2026
- Bao Babe Marian Dr · permit since 2024
- Brothers Boudin Autumn Oaks Dr · permit since 2017
- Chachi's Cuisine - Traditional Cuban Flavor Guadalupe Dr · permit since 2026
- Conway Corndogs Glenbrook Cir · permit since 2009
- Friday Collective Montgomery Blvd Apt 4414 · permit since 2024
- Ins Capital Investments Warm Springs Dr · permit since 2026
- Jose Muratalla Timberbend Trl · permit since 2025
- Kelly Family Farms W McDermott Dr · permit since 2013
- Kove Coffee And Espresso E Parker Rd · permit since 2026
- Lev's Tilted Kettle Scarlet Oak Dr · permit since 2020
- Marc Events Palo Pinto Dr · permit since 2022
- Mathura Fox Glen Dr · permit since 2017
- Ms. Billes Jamaican Kitchen Furman Ct · permit since 2024
- Richmirch Temperate Dr · permit since 2023
- Saif Trading Sophia St · permit since 2026
- The Kettle Express Bur Oak Dr · permit since 2016
- Tikka Wraps-N-Bowls W Stacy Rd · permit since 2023
- Zal's Coffee Blue Tractor Ln Apt 1120 · permit since 2026
Bars, Pubs & Nightlife (67)
- Allen Event Center Bar
- Armor Brewing Company Brewery $$
Allen craft brewery and taproom on Prestige Circle pouring house-brewed beer alongside a kitchen menu of burgers and shareables. The dog-friendly taproom is a regular stop for trivia, live music and events.
9 Prestige Cir, Allen, TX 75002 · (214) 253-4547
- Burgers & Bottles Bar
- Chilis Grill & Bar Bar & Grill
- Cigar Warehouse & Bar Cigar Bar
Cigar lounge and bar in Suite 190 at 975 Sam Rayburn Tollway, which took over the space previously held by LG's Cigar Lounge in mid-2026. It pairs a retail humidor with a bar operating under a Texas private-club permit.
975 Sam Rayburn Tollway Ste 190, Allen, TX 75013
- Cinemark Allen 16 Bar
- J.W. Entertainment Bar
- Jb's Allen Bowl Bar
- La Madeleine Bar $$
French bakery and country cafe on West McDermott Drive serving croissants, quiche, tomato basil soup, salads and pastries with espresso drinks and wine. The Allen cafe is open 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day.
810 W McDermott Dr, Allen, TX 75013 · (972) 338-4927
- Life Time Bar
- Pinstack Bar
- Toca Football Bar
- Anasofia Mexican Grill Tex-Mex + full bar $$
Family-run Tex-Mex restaurant and bar in a W McDermott Dr center, open for dinner Monday through Thursday and from late morning on Friday through Sunday.
1328 W McDermott Dr Ste 260, Allen, TX 75013 · (972) 332-8338
- Andreas Prime Steaks & Seafood Steakhouse + full bar $$$
Fine-dining prime steakhouse and seafood restaurant on West Bethany Drive, open for dinner Tuesday through Sunday with a full bar and private event space. It anchors a small Texas group that also includes Uptown Dallas and Waxahachie.
610 W Bethany Dr, Allen, TX 75013 · (469) 675-0245
- Bethany Tavern Bars & Nightlife + full bar $$
Neighborhood tavern on West Bethany Drive with a full bar, pub plates and a patio. A longtime Allen hangout for games, darts and live music.
604 W Bethany Dr Ste 102, Allen, TX 75013 · (972) 727-1100
- BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse American + full bar $$
Chain brewhouse serving deep-dish pizza, burgers and house craft beer, capped by the signature Pizookie dessert. The Allen location anchors the Village at Allen on East Stacy Road.
190 E Stacy Rd Ste 3300, Allen, TX 75002 · (972) 678-4050
- Bonefish Grill Seafood + full bar $$
Seafood chain restaurant at the Village at Allen on E Stacy Rd, serving wood-grilled fish and shrimp alongside steaks and a full bar.
190 E Stacy Rd Ste 100, Allen, TX 75002
- Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen American + full bar $$
Casual American chain restaurant at the Village at Allen on E Stacy Rd, serving made-from-scratch comfort food with a full bar.
190 E Stacy Rd Ste 900, Allen, TX 75002 · (972) 678-2914
- Chepa's Mexican Grill Tex-Mex + full bar $
Family-run Mexican restaurant on W McDermott Dr serving Tex-Mex plates and fajitas, with a full bar. Open seven days a week.
1223 W McDermott Dr Ste 5, Allen, TX 75013 · (214) 445-8617
- Chicken N Pickle Chicken + full bar $$
Pickleball and entertainment complex on Johnson Road with a full-service restaurant and separate bar serving wood-fired rotisserie chicken, pulled pork and beef sandwiches, salads and hand-cut fries. The Allen location adds a Sunday brunch buffet and is cashless.
1221 Johnson Rd, Allen, TX 75013 · (214) 910-9360
- Chili's Grill & Bar American + full bar chain $$
Casual-dining chain on West McDermott Drive serving burgers, fajitas, ribs and margaritas from a full bar. Allen's unit (#0622) is open until 11 p.m. on weeknights and midnight on Fridays and Saturdays.
903 W McDermott Dr, Allen, TX 75013 · (972) 727-1004
- Chipotle Mexican Grill Tex-Mex + full bar chain $
Fast-casual chain building burritos, bowls, tacos and salads to order. Allen has two restaurants, both on North Central Expressway at 103 and 1985.
Central Expwy · Central Expy N · permit since 2006 - Curuba Cafe Other + full bar $$
Family-run Colombian cafe in a Stacy Road strip center serving bandeja paisa, arepas, desgranado and plantains au gratin alongside guanabana and lulo fruit drinks. It is open 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday and closed Mondays.
1546 E Stacy Rd Ste 195, Allen, TX 75002 · (469) 656-1231
- Eggsquisite Cafe Diner + full bar $
Breakfast and brunch cafe on West McDermott Drive serving omelets, specialty waffles, crepes, chicken fried chicken and salads. One of two locations, alongside McKinney.
1314 W McDermott Dr Ste 170, Allen, TX 75013 · (469) 795-6056
- El Grande Burrito Tex-Mex + full bar $
Family-run taqueria in a S Greenville Ave strip center serving street-style tacos, gorditas, huaraches, burritos, pozole and menudo. Opens early for breakfast daily.
801 S Greenville Ave Ste 118, Allen, TX 75002 · (214) 383-4789
- Fish City Grill Seafood + full bar $$
Gulf Coast seafood restaurant at Watters Creek on Watters Creek Blvd, serving fried and grilled fish, po'boys and oysters with a full bar.
1015 Watters Creek Blvd Ste 150, Allen, TX 75013 · (972) 908-3474
- Gao's BBQ & Crab Asian + full bar $$
Chinese barbecue and seafood restaurant at The Village at Allen grilling skewered lamb, beef and oysters alongside snow crab, kimchi fried rice and Korean cold noodles. It serves until 2 a.m. daily and is part of a multi-city Gao's BBQ group.
190 E Stacy Rd Ste 1300, Allen, TX 75002 · (972) 213-2345
- GMA Classic Grill American + full bar $$
Full-service bar and grill on Central Expy S that opened in 2026, in the former TwoRows Classic Grill space.
711 Central Expy S, Allen, TX 75013
- Grimaldi's Pizzeria Italian + full bar $$
Coal-brick-oven pizzeria at Watters Creek making thin-crust New York-style pies, calzones and salads, with pizza by the slice until 3 p.m. on weekdays. It stays open until 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.
836 Watters Creek Blvd Ste C-200, Allen, TX 75013 · (214) 383-9703
- Hermano's Mexican Restaurant Tex-Mex + full bar $$
Full-service Mexican restaurant on West McDermott Drive serving scratch entrees, house margaritas and weekend brunch. It also handles catering and private parties for the Allen and Fairview area.
533 W McDermott Dr, Allen, TX 75013 · (214) 785-7138
- Kelly's at the Village American + full bar $$
Scratch-made Southern and New American kitchen and sports bar at The Village at Allen, serving brisket nachos, chicken fried steak, wings and the Allen Burger alongside 25 rotating craft beers and a deep bourbon and scotch list. It is open daily for lunch, dinner and late night, adds a weekend brunch, and has a patio with a fire pit.
190 E Stacy Rd Ste 1204, Allen, TX 75002 · (972) 912-3020
- Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar American + full bar $$
Mountain-lodge-themed American restaurant and bar on the US 75 frontage serving bison meatloaf, beer-battered fish and chips, sticky ribs, burgers and rice bowls. The dog-friendly patio has its own menu of dog bowls.
1851 N Central Expy, Allen, TX 75013 · (469) 393-4119
- Lucy's Yard Bars & Nightlife + full bar $$
Open-air bar and kitchen at Watters Creek serving shareable plates and entrees with craft beer and custom cocktails ordered concession-style. The dog-friendly patios have large TVs and an on-leash dog park, with live music on weekends.
1070 Watters Creek Blvd, Allen, TX 75013 · (972) 332-8525
- Lupe Tortilla Tex-Mex + full bar $$
Houston-founded Tex-Mex restaurant on the US 75 frontage known for beef and chicken fajitas, hand-made flour tortillas, tableside guacamole and margaritas. It has a full bar and a large patio.
1865 N Central Expy, Allen, TX 75013 · (469) 660-1576
- Matt's Rancho Martinez Tex-Mex + full bar $$
Allen outpost of the longtime Dallas Tex-Mex family restaurant, serving enchiladas, chiles rellenos and combination plates. Full bar with margaritas.
401 Central Expy S, Allen, TX 75013 · (214) 971-8664
- Mexican Cactus Taco Bar Tex-Mex + full bar $$
Family-owned taqueria and bar in a State Highway 121 retail center on Allen's north side, serving gourmet Mexican street-style tacos with salsas and tortillas made fresh daily.
975 State Highway 121 Ste 130, Allen, TX 75013 · (972) 908-3988
- Mi Cocina Tex-Mex + full bar $$
Dallas-born Tex-Mex restaurant at Watters Creek serving enchiladas, tacos and its signature Mambo Taxi frozen margarita. Patio seating faces the shopping district's greenbelt.
815 Market St, Allen, TX 75013 · (214) 667-2100
- Mio Nonno Trattoria Italian + full bar $$
Italian trattoria on West Stacy Road from chef Ati Mala, serving wood-fired pizza, antipasti, pasta and grilled meats. Part of a small North Texas group with a Flower Mound sister location.
939 W Stacy Rd Ste 160, Allen, TX 75013 · (469) 804-7472
- Napoli's Pizza Restaurante Italian + full bar $$
Family Italian restaurant and pizzeria on E Exchange Pkwy serving homemade pizza, pasta, subs, calzones and stromboli, with chicken and veal entrees and a full bar. It is closed Mondays and open until 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
1512 E Exchange Pkwy Ste 700, Allen, TX 75002 · (214) 495-8524
- Nosoo Sushi & Hibachi Asian + full bar $$
Japanese restaurant on West Bethany Drive serving sushi rolls, teppanyaki hibachi and ramen, with a sake and cocktail bar. Open since 2019.
604 W Bethany Dr Ste 107, Allen, TX 75013 · (214) 383-0989
- Numero 28 Ristorante Pizzeria Italian + full bar $$
Neapolitan pizzeria and Italian restaurant at The Village at Allen serving wood-fired pizza and house-made pasta with a full bar. Bottles of wine are half price on Tuesdays.
190 E Stacy Rd Ste 1404, Allen, TX 75002 · (972) 678-0384
- Olive Garden Italian + full bar chain $$
Italian-American chain known for unlimited soup, salad and breadsticks alongside pasta, chicken and seafood entrees. Located at The Village at Allen.
190 E Stacy Rd Ste 3100, Allen, TX 75002 · (972) 678-2515
- Outback Steakhouse Steakhouse + full bar $$
Australian-themed steakhouse chain on North Central Expressway serving center-cut sirloins, ribs and the Bloomin' Onion. This is the only Outback Steakhouse in Allen.
1995 Central Expy N, Allen, TX 75013 · (972) 737-6454
- P.F. Chang's Asian + full bar $$
Upscale Asian-bistro chain on W Bethany Drive serving wok-fired Mongolian beef, chicken lettuce wraps, dynamite shrimp and hand-rolled sushi, with a full bar.
915 W Bethany Dr, Allen, TX 75013 · (972) 390-1040
- Panj Tara Asian + full bar $$
Upscale North Indian and Punjabi restaurant on West McDermott Drive serving curries, tandoori dishes and biryani with a full bar. Opened in early 2026 alongside a Frisco sister location.
2025 W McDermott Dr, Allen, TX 75013 · (469) 305-8036
- Papa Lopez Mexican Cantina Tex-Mex + full bar $$
Family-run Tex-Mex cantina on the SH 121/Sam Rayburn Tollway frontage in west Allen, serving fajitas, enchiladas and margaritas with a full bar. Open daily from 11 a.m., until 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.
969 Sam Rayburn Tollway Ste 120, Allen, TX 75013 · (214) 856-2337
- Pluckers Wing Bar Chicken + full bar $$
Austin-founded wing bar at The Village at Allen pouring a full bar alongside wings in a wide range of sauces, plus burgers, salads and televised sports. Open until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays.
190 E Stacy Rd Ste 1800, Allen, TX 75002 · (972) 678-9464
- Roman Cucina Italian + full bar $$
Family-run Italian restaurant serving old-world comfort pastas, pizzas and nightly specials in a casual, festive dining room with a banquet space and full bar. Open in Allen on E Bethany Dr since 2014, with a sister location in Dallas.
201 E Bethany Dr Ste 1, Allen, TX 75002 · (214) 383-6677
- Salsa Tex-Mex Tex-Mex + full bar $$
Collin County Tex-Mex chain serving enchiladas, tacos, seafood specialties and fajitas from the grill, with a full bar and all-day happy hour Sunday through Thursday. The Allen location anchors a W Stacy Rd strip center near Watters Creek.
950 W Stacy Rd Ste 180, Allen, TX 75013 · (972) 332-8395
- Shiawase Japanese Restaurant Asian + full bar $$
Family-owned Japanese restaurant and sushi bar on N Watters Rd serving nigiri, sashimi, specialty rolls, ramen and teriyaki, with a full bar. Open daily for lunch and dinner until 9:30 p.m., later on weekends.
2540 N Watters Rd Ste 100, Allen, TX 75013 · (214) 383-4462
- Shiva's Bar & Grill Asian + full bar $$
Indian restaurant and full bar on Village Green Drive serving North Indian plates such as butter chicken, paneer tikka masala and biryani, with outdoor seating and cocktails. The Allen dining room is one of two, alongside a Ross Avenue location in downtown Dallas.
968 Village Green Dr, Allen, TX 75013 · (469) 656-1024
- Silver Thai Cuisine Asian + full bar $$
Long-running Thai restaurant in the Twin Creeks center on W McDermott Drive serving curries, pad Thai and drunken noodles with plenty of vegetarian options, plus a full bar.
906 W McDermott Dr Ste 104, Allen, TX 75013 · (972) 747-7452
- Spazo Italian + full bar $$
Family-run Italian restaurant and bar on W McDermott Dr serving pizza, calzones, lasagna, lobster ravioli and veal and chicken entrees with a full bar. It is closed Mondays and open until about 9:45 p.m. the rest of the week.
1201 W McDermott Dr Ste 100, Allen, TX 75013 · (214) 383-3356
- The Blue Fish Asian + full bar $$
Dallas-based sushi restaurant serving specialty rolls, sashimi and Japanese entrees with sake and cocktails. The Watters Creek location on Garden Park Dr has operated since 2009 and runs all-day happy hour on Sundays.
940 Garden Park Dr, Allen, TX 75013 · (972) 908-3433
- The Brass Tap Bars & Nightlife + full bar $$
Craft-beer bar franchise pouring dozens of rotating drafts alongside wine, cocktails and shareable pub food. The Allen taproom is in the Watters Creek district on N Watters Rd and stays open to midnight most nights, 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday.
2540 N Watters Rd Ste 180, Allen, TX 75013 · (469) 795-9109
- The Cheesecake Factory American + full bar $$
Large-menu casual dining chain known for its book-length menu of American, Italian and Asian-influenced dishes and more than 30 cheesecakes. The Allen restaurant anchors Watters Creek on Central Expressway South and opens at 10 a.m. on Sundays for brunch.
820 Central Expy S, Allen, TX 75013 · (972) 908-3900
- The Lion & Crown Bars & Nightlife + full bar $$
English-style public house at Watters Creek pouring more than 34 draft beers along with a deep scotch and whiskey list and a full lunch and dinner menu. It is open seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. and is among Allen's highest-grossing bars by mixed-beverage receipts.
932 Garden Park Dr, Allen, TX 75013 · (972) 649-4311
- The Melting Pot Other + full bar $$$
Fondue restaurant chain serving four-course meals built around cheese fondue, salads, tabletop-cooked entrees and chocolate fondue desserts. The Allen location opened at Watters Creek in 2026 and serves dinner nightly, adding lunch Thursday through Sunday.
935 Watters Creek Blvd, Allen, TX 75013 · (469) 941-2960
- Torchy's Tacos Tex-Mex + full bar $$
Austin-born taco chain on W McDermott Drive, serving its signature tacos and queso. The Allen store holds a mixed-beverage permit and pours beer, margaritas and cocktails.
1008 W McDermott Dr Ste 600, Allen, TX 75013 · (214) 383-8226
- Tutto Gustoso Italian + full bar $$
Italian restaurant at Watters Creek serving handcrafted pasta and homemade Italian dishes. It has bar seating, a wine list and patio tables, and is open for dinner nightly plus lunch Thursday through Sunday.
842 Watters Creek Blvd, Bldg C, Allen, TX 75013 · (469) 663-0630
- Uncle Julio's Tex-Mex + full bar $$
Full-service Tex-Mex restaurant on E Stacy Rd known for mesquite-grilled fajitas, made-from-scratch tortillas and chocolate pinatas. The state sales-tax permit for the site is filed jointly for Uncle Julio's and its Savage Burrito fast-casual brand.
190 E Stacy Rd Ste 3400, Allen, TX 75002 · (972) 678-1001
- Vaqueros Texas Bar-B-Q BBQ + full bar $$
Texas barbecue with regional Mexican influences at Watters Creek, from pitmaster Arnulfo "Trey" Sanchez III and M Crowd Restaurant Group. Known for brisket, ribs, sausage and brisket and birria tacos; it began as a Grapevine food truck before moving into the Allen storefront.
965 Garden Park Dr, Allen, TX 75013 · (214) 531-3101
- Velvet Taco Tex-Mex + full bar $$
Dallas-founded chain serving globally inspired tacos on handmade tortillas, plus a weekly taco special and rotisserie chicken. The Allen store on E Stacy Rd runs until 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and midnight on Friday and Saturday.
190 E Stacy Rd Ste 2500, Allen, TX 75002 · (972) 908-9585
- Village Burger Bar American + full bar $$
Burger bar at Watters Creek with a full bar, daily drink specials and late hours to 2 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. It is one of three DFW restaurants, along with West Village in Dallas and Shops at Legacy in Plano.
957 Garden Park Dr, Allen, TX 75013 · (469) 854-6616
- Courtyard By Marriott Dallas-Allen Hotel Bar
- Hilton Garden Inn Dallas-Allen Hotel Bar
- The Golf Club at Twin Creeks Country Club members only $$
Arnold Palmer Signature daily-fee golf course in the Twin Creeks development, operated by Arcis Golf and open to the public for tee times. The clubhouse holds The Taproom, a restaurant and bar serving golfers and event guests.
501 Twin Creeks Dr, Allen, TX 75013 · (972) 390-8888
Source: Texas Comptroller — Active Sales Tax Permit Holders (NAICS 722)
FAQ: Dining in Allen
Watters Creek has the largest cluster, including The Blue Fish (since 2009), Tutto Gustoso, Vaqueros Texas Bar-B-Q, Grimaldi's and Mi Cocina. Downtown East Main Street has Big Ray's BBQ, Mom's Cafe and La Shish. Allen's directory lists more than 190 restaurants in all.
Big Ray's BBQ at 400 E Main Street (since 2011, closed Sundays), Soulman's Bar-B-Que at 208 N Greenville Avenue, Vaqueros Texas Bar-B-Q at Watters Creek, and Rudy's Country Store & Bar-B-Q on Central Expressway North.
Andreas Prime Steaks & Seafood at 610 W Bethany Drive is Allen's independent fine-dining steakhouse, open for dinner Tuesday through Sunday. Outback Steakhouse is on Central Expressway North.
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