Farmers Branch Guide

Restaurants in Farmers Branch, Texas

Listings checked against Texas Comptroller permit data · Updated September 2026

Farmers Branch's directory lists more than 60 restaurants, cafés and bars. The newest cluster is on Bee Street around the Mustang Station development, home to Roots Southern Table, a 2022 James Beard finalist. Josey Lane and Valwood Parkway carry Mexican and Central American kitchens, and Cattleack Barbeque smokes brisket a few days a week in an industrial strip on Gamma Road.

Here's where to eat in Farmers Branch.

Cattleack Barbeque and Marshall's

Cattleack Barbeque (13628 Gamma Rd) is a craft barbecue joint in an industrial strip. It is open only Wednesday through Friday plus the first Saturday of each month, from 10 a.m. until the smoked meats sell out, so plan around the schedule.

Marshall's BBQ (12895 Josey Ln) has served barbecue in the Farmers Branch Shopping Center at Josey and Valley View since 1999. It is run by the same company as Marshall's Catering & Special Events.

Bee Street and Mustang Station

Roots Southern Table (13050 Bee St) is chef Tiffany Derry's Southern restaurant, built on her family's field-to-table cooking with dishes like fried chicken and greens, plus a cocktail program. It opened in June 2021. In 2022 it was a James Beard Award finalist for Best New Restaurant, and Derry was a finalist for Best Chef: Texas.

Also on and around Bee Street:

  • Bankhead Brewing Co. (13090 Bee St) — house-brewed beer, cocktails and a full kitchen, with brunch live music, trivia and DJ nights; sister to the Rowlett original
  • Red Stix (13050 Bee St) — Lao- and Thai-inspired street food with a cocktail bar
  • Radici Wood-Fired Grill (12990 Bee St) — Italian built around wood-fired cooking
  • Señor Oink (12990 Bee St) — Mexican with a bar
  • Starwood Cafe (12990 Bee St) — breakfast and lunch
  • The Victoria Restaurant (13435 Bee St) — sit-down restaurant with a full bar, under its current owners since 2014
  • Locals Lounge (13050 Bee St) — cocktail lounge attached to the Locals Craft Beer and Fine Wine bottle shop

Mexican and Central American Kitchens

Josey Lane and Valwood Parkway hold Farmers Branch's family-run Latin restaurants:

  • Elena's Restaurant (2441 Valwood Pkwy) — Mexican restaurant and tortilleria; Elena's Tortilleria has operated at the address since 1993
  • Cuquita's Restaurant (13260 Josey Ln) — Tex-Mex plates and margaritas since 2005
  • Mi Sabor Latino (2740 Valwood Pkwy) — family-run Latin American cooking since 2007
  • Nuevo Leon Mex-Mex Restaurant (12895 Josey Ln) — northern Mexican dishes like carne asada
  • El Olanchano Restaurante (14530 Josey Ln) — Honduran, named for the Olancho region
  • Restaurante Leylita #3 (13920 Josey Ln) — Honduran, the third of the Leylita family restaurants
  • Plaza Del Sol Restaurante y Taqueria, Tortas Las Tortugas and Taqueria Victoria — taquerias and torta shops on Josey and Valwood

Long-Running Spots, Donuts and Drinks

  • Bugatti Ristorante (1940 LBJ Fwy) — white-tablecloth Italian, a Dallas restaurant since 1980 that relocated to Farmers Branch
  • Jen's Place (4455 Alpha Rd) — independent restaurant in the Alpha Road business district since 1995
  • Royal Chopstix (13901 Midway Rd) — North Texas Chinese chain, at this store since 2011
  • Korean: CJ's Bulgogi & Grill (13150 Senlac Dr) and Hong Mandu, a dumpling shop on Royal Ln

Donut and kolache shops cluster on Josey Ln and Midway Rd: Sue's Donut King, Jerry's Donuts, K-Pop Donuts, Jin's Donuts and iHeart Kolache. The Aussie Grind Provisions on Alpha Rd bakes Australian-style pastries.

For drinks, Breaking Brew Meadery (14438 Midway Rd) pours house-made mead in flights, and At Fault Dallas (2330 Jett St) is a pickleball venue with nine courts, two bars and a bar-food kitchen.

Restaurant Directory: Farmers Branch

A directory of 62 restaurants, 10 food trucks, and 19 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 (3)

  • Dickey's Barbecue Pit ↗ chain $

    Franchise location of the Dallas-born Dickey's Barbecue Pit chain, serving hickory-smoked brisket, pulled pork, sausage and Southern sides.

    13605 Midway Rd Ste 120, Farmers Branch, TX 75244

  • Marshall's BBQ

    Long-running barbecue restaurant in the Farmers Branch Shopping Center at Josey Ln and Valley View, operated since 1999 by the same company that runs Marshall's Catering & Special Events.

    12895 Josey Ln Ste 219, Farmers Branch, TX 75234

  • Cattleack Barbeque ↗ $$

    Craft barbecue joint in a Gamma Rd industrial strip, open only Wednesday–Friday plus the first Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. until the smoked meats sell out.

    13628 Gamma Rd, Farmers Branch, TX 75244 · (972) 805-0999

Mexican & Tex-Mex (15)

  • Fuzzy's Taco Shop ↗ chain $

    Franchise location of the Fort Worth-born Fuzzy's Taco Shop chain, serving Baja-style tacos, burritos and margaritas.

    13881 Midway Rd Ste 105, Farmers Branch, TX 75244

  • Taco Bueno ↗ chain $

    Location of the Texas-based Taco Bueno fast-food Tex-Mex chain, known for Muchaco tacos and bean burritos.

    2363 Valwood Pkwy, Farmers Branch, TX 75234

  • El Refran Mexican Buffet

    Mexican buffet restaurant in the Valley View Ln strip center in Farmers Branch.

    2825 Valley View Ln Ste 216, Farmers Branch, TX 75234

  • Chipotle Mexican Grill ↗ chain $

    Location of the Chipotle fast-casual chain near I-35E and Valley View, serving build-your-own burritos, bowls, tacos and salads.

    2427 Valley View Ln, Farmers Branch, TX 75234 · (214) 453-8281

  • Cuquita's Restaurant

    Family-run Mexican restaurant on Josey Ln serving Tex-Mex plates and margaritas, open since 2005.

    13260 Josey Ln Ste 109, Farmers Branch, TX 75234

  • El Olanchano Restaurante

    Small Honduran restaurant (named for the Olancho region) on Josey Lane serving Central American plates.

    14530 Josey Ln, Farmers Branch, TX 75234

  • Elena's Restaurant

    Mexican restaurant and tortilleria on Valwood Pkwy, tied to the Elena's Tortilleria business operating at the address since 1993.

    2441 Valwood Pkwy, Farmers Branch, TX 75234

  • Mi Sabor Latino

    Family-run Latin American restaurant in a Valwood Parkway strip center, open since 2007.

    2740 Valwood Pkwy, Ste 101, Farmers Branch, TX 75234

  • Nuevo Leon Mex-Mex Restaurant ↗ $$

    Northern-Mexican (Nuevo León-style) restaurant in the shopping center at Josey Ln and Valley View, serving dishes like carne asada.

    12895 Josey Ln Ste 100, Farmers Branch, TX 75234 · (972) 488-1984

  • Plaza Del Sol Restaurante y Taqueria

    Mexican restaurant and taqueria on Josey Ln in north Farmers Branch.

    14344 Josey Ln, Farmers Branch, TX 75234

  • Restaurante Leylita #3

    Honduran restaurant on Josey Lane, third location of the Leylita family restaurants serving Central American food.

    13920 Josey Ln, Farmers Branch, TX 75234

  • Señor Oink ↗

    Mexican restaurant with a bar on Bee St in Farmers Branch.

    12990 Bee St Ste E120, Farmers Branch, TX 75234

  • Tacos Sabrositos $

    Taqueria on Midway Rd serving street-style tacos.

    13701 Midway Rd Ste 100, Farmers Branch, TX 75244

  • Taqueria Victoria $

    Small family taqueria in the Valwood Pkwy shopping center.

    2740 Valwood Pkwy Ste 116, Farmers Branch, TX 75234

  • Tortas Las Tortugas $

    Mexican torta shop on Josey Ln serving tortas and Mexican street food.

    14510 Josey Ln Ste 201, Farmers Branch, TX 75234

Burgers & American (6)

  • Monica's Bar & Grill

    14724 Webb Chapel Rd, Farmers Branch, TX 75234

  • Jack in the Box ↗ chain $

    Jack in the Box fast-food burgers, tacos and breakfast; two Farmers Branch drive-thrus (Belt Line Rd and N Stemmons Fwy).

    N Fwy · Belt Line Rd · permit since 2007
  • McDonald's ↗ chain $

    McDonald's fast-food burgers and breakfast; two Farmers Branch restaurants (Valley View Ln and Midway Rd).

    Midway Rd · Valley View Ln · permit since 2010
  • Roots Southern Table ↗ bar

    Chef Tiffany Derry's Southern restaurant in Mustang Station, drawing on her family's field-to-table cooking with dishes like fried chicken and greens, plus a cocktail program.

    13050 Bee St Unit D1, Farmers Branch, TX 75234 · (214) 346-4441

  • Sonic ↗ chain $

    Sonic drive-in serving burgers, hot dogs, tots and a large menu of slushes and shakes via carhop stalls.

    14320 Josey Ln, Farmers Branch, TX 75234

  • Wendy's ↗ chain $

    Wendy's fast-food burgers, chicken sandwiches and Frosty desserts on the LBJ Freeway frontage.

    4169 Lyndon B Johnson Fwy, Farmers Branch, TX 75244

Chicken & Wings (2)

  • Chicken & Rice

    Counter-service chicken-and-rice plate shop in the Josey Lane shopping center shared with Walgreens and Cuquita's.

    13260 Josey Ln Ste 115, Farmers Branch, TX 75234

  • Pollo Campero ↗ $

    Guatemalan-born fried and grilled chicken chain serving Latin-style sides like plantains and yuca fries.

    12885 Josey Ln, Farmers Branch, TX 75234

Pizza & Italian (4)

  • Bugatti Ristorante ↗ bar

    Long-running Dallas Italian restaurant (since 1980) that relocated to Farmers Branch, serving traditional Italian dishes in a white-tablecloth setting.

    1940 Lyndon B Johnson Fwy Ste 100, Farmers Branch, TX 75234 · (214) 350-2470

  • Pizza Hut ↗ chain

    Pizza Hut delivery and carryout store on Midway Rd.

    13701 Midway Rd Ste 110, Farmers Branch, TX 75244 · (972) 243-3443

  • Little Caesars ↗ chain

    Little Caesars carryout pizza store on Valley View Ln.

    2926 Valley View Ln, Farmers Branch, TX 75234

  • Radici Wood-Fired Grill ↗ bar

    Italian restaurant built around wood-fired cooking, with a second location at EpicCentral in Grand Prairie.

    12990 Bee St Ste 100, Farmers Branch, TX 75234 · (214) 550-7900

Asian (7)

  • CJ's Bulgogi & Grill

    Korean-style bulgogi and grill counter in the Senlac Drive strip off Valley View Lane.

    13150 Senlac Dr Ste 100, Farmers Branch, TX 75234

  • Panda Express ↗ chain $

    Panda Express fast-casual American Chinese chain (store #2189) serving orange chicken, chow mein and wok-fired entrees.

    13110 Josey Ln, Farmers Branch, TX 75234

  • Blue Dragon

    Chinese takeout and dine-in restaurant on Josey Lane, under new ownership since September 2025.

    14520 Josey Ln, Farmers Branch, TX 75234

  • CBowls Poke

    Build-your-own poke bowl shop in the Midway Rd strip beside Jimmy John's and Pizza Hut.

    13701 Midway Rd Ste 105, Farmers Branch, TX 75244

  • Hong Mandu

    Korean dumpling (mandu) shop on Royal Lane near the Dallas line.

    1901 Royal Ln Ste 105, Farmers Branch, TX 75229

  • Red Stix ↗ bar

    Lao- and Thai-inspired Asian street food with a full cocktail bar at the Mustang Station development off Bee Street.

    13050 Bee St Ste 140, Farmers Branch, TX 75234 · (972) 863-9426

  • Royal Chopstix ↗

    Local North Texas Chinese chain serving made-to-order takeout and dine-in dishes; the Farmers Branch store has operated since 2011.

    13901 Midway Rd Ste 109, Farmers Branch, TX 75244 · (972) 239-8880

Breakfast & Diner (3)

  • Starwood Cafe ↗

    Farmers Branch location of Starwood Cafe, a North Texas breakfast-and-lunch cafe chain serving pancakes, omelets, skillets and sandwiches.

    12990 Bee St, Suite 140, Farmers Branch, TX 75234 · (972) 913-4412

  • Toasty Breakfast & Lunch

    Independent breakfast-and-lunch cafe in a Midway Road strip center.

    13605 Midway Rd, Ste 140, Farmers Branch, TX 75244

  • Waffle House ↗ chain $

    24-hour Southern diner chain known for waffles, hash browns and all-day breakfast; two Farmers Branch stores (Valwood Pkwy #358 since 1979, Marsh Ln #1723 since 2006).

    Valwood Pky · Marsh Ln · permit since 1979

Sandwiches & Delis (4)

  • J's Deli

    Office-park deli with two Farmers Branch counters (Luna Rd and LBJ Fwy) serving sandwiches and breakfast/lunch plates.

    Luna Rd · Lyndon B Johnson Fwy · permit since 2015
  • Cheesesteak House

    Philly cheesesteak and sub shop in the Josey Lane center, under new ownership since early 2025.

    13260 Josey Ln Ste 105, Farmers Branch, TX 75234

  • Jimmy John's ↗ chain $

    Jimmy John's sandwich chain shop known for fast delivery of subs and clubs.

    13701 Midway Rd Ste 102, Farmers Branch, TX 75244

  • Subway ↗ chain $

    Subway sandwich shop in the Josey Lane shopping center.

    12895 Josey Ln Ste 104, Farmers Branch, TX 75234 · (972) 484-4922

Coffee, Sweets & Bakery (14)

  • Ash Cafe

    Small independent cafe in an office building on the LBJ Freeway frontage, operating since 2008.

    4455 Lyndon B Johnson Fwy Ste 117, Farmers Branch, TX 75244

  • Baystreet Coffee Shop

    Independent coffee shop in the office complex at 5001 Spring Valley Rd, run by the same owners as the adjacent Baystreet Deli.

    5001 Spring Valley Rd Ste 170W, Farmers Branch, TX 75244

  • Day Light Donuts

    Neighborhood donut shop on Webb Chapel Rd.

    14940 Webb Chapel Rd, Farmers Branch, TX 75234

  • iHeart Kolache

    Kolache and donut shop in the Midway Rd strip center at 13901 Midway.

    13901 Midway Rd Ste 101, Farmers Branch, TX 75244

  • La Michoacana DTX

    Mexican paleteria and ice cream shop (the operator's second location) on Josey Ln.

    12879 Josey Ln Ste 125, Farmers Branch, TX 75234

  • O-Ole

    Small cafe/snack shop in the 13901 Midway Rd strip center.

    13901 Midway Rd Ste 104, Farmers Branch, TX 75244

  • Pete's Cafe

    Small cafe on Belt Line Rd.

    3610 Belt Line Rd, Farmers Branch, TX 75234

  • PJ's Coffee of New Orleans ↗

    PJ's Coffee franchise serving New Orleans-style coffee, cold brew and beignets on Midway Rd.

    13605 Midway Rd Ste 180, Farmers Branch, TX 75244 · (972) 290-0040

  • Starbucks ↗ chain

    Starbucks coffeehouses; two company-operated stores in Farmers Branch (Valley View Ln and LBJ Fwy).

    Lyndon B Johnson Fwy · Valley View Ln · permit since 2019
  • Sue's Donut King

    Donut and kolache shop in the 13260 Josey Ln center.

    13260 Josey Ln Ste 118, Farmers Branch, TX 75234

  • Jerry's Donuts

    Donut shop in the 12895 Josey Ln shopping center.

    12895 Josey Ln Ste 200, Farmers Branch, TX 75234

  • Jin's Donuts

    Donut shop in the 13150 Senlac Dr center.

    13150 Senlac Dr Ste 180, Farmers Branch, TX 75234

  • K-Pop Donuts

    Donut shop on Josey Ln.

    14460 Josey Ln, Farmers Branch, TX 75234

  • The Aussie Grind Provisions ↗

    Australian-style bakery and cafe from The Aussie Grind, serving specialty coffee, fresh-baked pastries and light bites; open daily 7am–3pm.

    4887 Alpha Rd Ste 285, Farmers Branch, TX 75244 · (214) 952-5213

Other (4)

  • Ae Investment Towerwood Dr · permit since 2025
  • Jen's Place

    Long-running independent restaurant in the Alpha Road business district, open since 1995.

    4455 Alpha Rd #1, Farmers Branch, TX 75244

  • Marshall's Catering & Special Events Josey Ln · permit since 2001
  • The Victoria Restaurant bar

    Sit-down restaurant with a full bar on Bee Street, operating under current ownership since 2014.

    13435 Bee St, Farmers Branch, TX 75234

Food Trucks & Trailers (10)

Bars, Pubs & Nightlife (19)

  • Breaking Brew Meadery Bar

    Mead taproom on Midway Rd pouring house-made meads by the glass and in mix-and-match flights.

    14438 Midway Rd, Farmers Branch, TX 75244 · (972) 975-2333

  • Dfw Indoor Pickleball Bar
  • Farmers Branch Lodge No. 2277 Loyal Order Of Moo Lodge
  • Fuzzys Taco Shop Bar
  • Locals Lounge Lounge

    Cocktail lounge on Bee St attached to Locals Craft Beer and Fine Wine, a bottle shop run by the same owners.

    13050 Bee St Ste 120, Farmers Branch, TX 75234

  • Spicy Zest Bar
  • The Firehouse Theatre Bar
  • 19 Degrees Sports Bar & Grill Bars & Nightlife + full bar

    Sports bar and grill inside the Dr Pepper StarCenter ice rink off I-35E, serving pub food and drinks.

    12700 N Stemmons Fwy, Farmers Branch, TX 75234

  • At Fault Dallas Bars & Nightlife + full bar $$

    Pickleball venue and sports bar with 9 courts, two full bars, arcade games and a chef-driven American bar-food menu with brunch and happy hour, in a 32,000 sq ft building on Jett Street.

    2330 Jett St, Farmers Branch, TX 75234 · (469) 364-6689

  • Bankhead Brewing Co. Bars & Nightlife + full bar $$

    Brewpub on Bee St serving house-brewed beers, cocktails and a full kitchen menu, with brunch live music, trivia and late-night DJ events; sister to the Rowlett original.

    13090 Bee St, Farmers Branch, TX 75234 · (214) 758-0374

  • Bugatti Ristorante Italian + full bar

    Long-running Dallas Italian restaurant (since 1980) that relocated to Farmers Branch, serving traditional Italian dishes in a white-tablecloth setting.

    1940 Lyndon B Johnson Fwy Ste 100, Farmers Branch, TX 75234 · (214) 350-2470

  • Radici Wood-Fired Grill Italian + full bar

    Italian restaurant built around wood-fired cooking, with a second location at EpicCentral in Grand Prairie.

    12990 Bee St Ste 100, Farmers Branch, TX 75234 · (214) 550-7900

  • Red Stix Asian + full bar

    Lao- and Thai-inspired Asian street food with a full cocktail bar at the Mustang Station development off Bee Street.

    13050 Bee St Ste 140, Farmers Branch, TX 75234 · (972) 863-9426

  • Roots Southern Table American + full bar

    Chef Tiffany Derry's Southern restaurant in Mustang Station, drawing on her family's field-to-table cooking with dishes like fried chicken and greens, plus a cocktail program.

    13050 Bee St Unit D1, Farmers Branch, TX 75234 · (214) 346-4441

  • The Victoria Restaurant Other + full bar

    Sit-down restaurant with a full bar on Bee Street, operating under current ownership since 2014.

    13435 Bee St, Farmers Branch, TX 75234

  • Doubletree By Hilton Hotel Dallas Hotel Bar
  • Renaissance Dallas North Hotel Hotel Bar
  • Sheraton Hotel Hotel Bar
  • Brookhaven Country Club Country Club members only

Source: Texas Comptroller — Active Sales Tax Permit Holders (NAICS 722)

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