Restaurants in Little Elm, Texas
Listings checked against Texas Comptroller permit data · Updated September 2026
Little Elm's directory lists more than 90 restaurants, cafés and bars. Most sit along Eldorado Parkway and FM 423, with a growing cluster on US-380 (E University Dr). The mix includes ten Indian kitchens, Cajun seafood boils, taquerias and an entertainment venue at the Lakefront.
Here's where to eat in Little Elm.
The Lakefront and Old Town
- Tinman Social (199 Main St) — a two-story eating-and-entertainment venue at the Lakefront with bowling, an arcade, golf simulators, billiards and karaoke. It has two in-house kitchens: Loteria (tacos and tequila) and Big Game (burgers and pizza).
- Tender Smokehouse (100 Hardwicke Ln) — Central Texas-style smoked meats. It's the Little Elm unit of a smokehouse group that started in Celina.
- Sugar & Brew (190 W Main St) — a coffee-and-bakery cafe in Old Town.
- La Guadalupana Taqueria (1767 Old State Hwy 24) — street tacos and traditional plates with beer and margaritas. Opened March 2026.
- Margarita Hut To-Go (850 W Eldorado Pkwy) — a drive-up frozen margarita bar open since 2015, with 16 flavors and a patio across from the lake.
Indian and South Indian
Ten Indian kitchens sit along FM 423 and Eldorado Pkwy.
- Kuppanna (2401 Little Elm Pkwy) — the Little Elm outpost of a Tamil Nadu chain, serving Chettinad-style biryanis, kothu parotta and dosas.
- A2B Indian Vegetarian (2587 FM 423) — South Indian vegetarian sweets, snacks and tiffin.
- Veg Vihaar (3010 FM 423), Sindhu's Kitchen (2700 E Eldorado Pkwy) and Sai Swagruha Curry Point — South Indian vegetarian and curry-point cooking.
- The GT Road (11700 FM 423) — North Indian dhaba-style food and kebabs with craft cocktails, named for the Grand Trunk Road.
- Curry District (11851 FM 423) — North and South Indian classics with a large vegetarian section. It's BYOB.
- Annapurna, Indraprastha (with beer and wine) and Hifi Bros, an Indian fusion kitchen with Indian-spiced pizzas and burgers.
Tex-Mex, Taquerias and Seafood Boils
- Los Jalapenos Restaurant (420 E Eldorado Pkwy) — family-owned Tex-Mex, serving Little Elm since 2003, with frequent live music.
- Domingo (800 W Eldorado Pkwy) — a family-run Mexican kitchen with enchiladas verdes, chiles rellenos, caldo de pollo and a Sunday brunch. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
- Tortilleria La Unica (1000 E Eldorado Pkwy) — handmade corn and flour tortillas, plus birria tacos, tamales and menudo to go.
- Casa Mia Latin Cuisine (11700 FM 423) — Latin American food and a cocktail bar.
- Mariscos Sinaloa (1020 W Eldorado Pkwy) — Sinaloa-style ceviche and aguachile.
- Cajun boils: The Crab Station, Krab Kingz and Mud Bugs Bar & Grill, which opened in September 2025 in the original Crab Station space.
Burgers, Pizza and Asian
Jimmy's Big Burgers grinds fresh beef for its smash burgers. Hat Creek Burger Company has a family patio, and Angie's is a drive-thru. Independent pizza comes from Joe's Pizza (New York-style), Roma's Pizza & Pasta, Lakeside Pizza Bar and Grill and Mr. Jim's Pizza. Asian options include TJ Golden Bowl (Asian fusion and sushi with a full bar), Seiko Sushi & Hibachi, Thai In Town and Hong Kong Express. For breakfast there's Leo's Brunch House (7am–2:30pm) and Sunny Street Cafe.
Bars and Sports Bars
- G.O.A.T's Arena Sports Bar (27052 E University Dr) — a two-story sports bar with a 240-inch screen, opened October 17, 2025.
- Huq Up (same center) — a late-night Middle Eastern grill and hookah lounge, open until 2–3am.
- The Brass Tap (1951 FM 423) — 150+ craft beers. It's marketed as the Frisco location but sits inside Little Elm.
- Outta Bounds Bar & Grill, Wing Daddy's Sauce House and Almost Home Taphouse.
Restaurant Directory: Little Elm
A directory of 87 restaurants, 18 food trucks, and 21 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 (2)
- Dickey's Barbecue Pit ↗ chain
Franchise location of the Dickey's Barbecue Pit slow-smoked Texas BBQ chain, serving brisket, pulled pork, ribs and classic sides.
2587 FM 423, Little Elm, TX 75068 · (972) 292-9668
- Tender Smokehouse ↗
Little Elm unit of Tender Smokehouse, a Celina-origin North Texas barbecue smokehouse chain (the '4' in the permit is the unit number). Central-Texas-style smoked meats.
100 Hardwicke Ln, Little Elm, TX 75068
Mexican & Tex-Mex (10)
- Fuzzy's Taco Shop ↗ bar chain
Franchise of the Fuzzy's Taco Shop Baja-style Tex-Mex chain, with a full bar serving margaritas and cocktails.
407 W Eldorado Pkwy Ste 380, Little Elm, TX 75068
- Taco Bell ↗ chain
Taco Bell quick-service Mexican-inspired chain restaurant.
2589 FM 423, Little Elm, TX 75068 · (469) 362-6000
- Taco Delite ↗
Little Elm location of Taco Delite, a small North-Texas Tex-Mex chain known for its crispy tacos and queso.
896 FM 720, Little Elm, TX 75068
- Casa Mia Latin Cuisine bar
Latin American restaurant and cocktail bar on FM 423.
11700 FM 423 Ste 140, Little Elm, TX 75068
- Chipotle ↗ chain $
National fast-casual chain serving build-your-own burritos, burrito bowls, tacos, quesadillas and salads. The Little Elm store sits on Little Elm Pkwy and is open daily 10:45 a.m. to 11 p.m.
2663 Little Elm Pkwy, Little Elm, TX 75068 · (469) 238-1023
- Domingo ↗ $
Family-run Mexican kitchen on W Eldorado Pkwy serving enchiladas verdes, chiles rellenos, caldo de pollo, tacos de alambre and tortas, plus a Sunday brunch service. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
800 W Eldorado Pkwy Ste 126, Little Elm, TX 75068 · (972) 292-9940
- El Dorado Street Tacos
Taqueria permitted in spring 2026 at 2832 E Eldorado Pkwy, taking the suite previously occupied by 3 Flights Up Taps & Tacos. Very little public information is available yet; a public opening is not independently confirmed.
2832 E Eldorado Pkwy Ste 212, Little Elm, TX 75068
- La Guadalupana Taqueria bar
Old-town taqueria on Old State Highway 24 serving street tacos, quesadillas and traditional Mexican plates, with beer and margaritas. Opened in March 2026.
1767 Old State Hwy 24 Ste 100, Little Elm, TX 75068 · (972) 292-9207
- Los Jalapenos Restaurant ↗ bar
Family-owned Tex-Mex restaurant on E Eldorado Pkwy serving Little Elm since 2003 - fajitas, enchiladas, seafood plates and margaritas, with frequent live music. A sister location operates in Carrollton.
420 E Eldorado Pkwy, Little Elm, TX 75068 · (469) 362-9299
- Tortilleria La Unica
Family-run tortilleria and taqueria counter in the 1000 E Eldorado Pkwy strip center, pressing handmade corn and flour tortillas and selling masa for tamales. It also cooks prepared food to order - birria tacos, tamales, menudo and house salsas - for takeout and delivery.
1000 E Eldorado Pkwy Ste 90, Little Elm, TX 75068 · (469) 400-0096
Burgers & American (11)
- Burger King ↗ chain
Burger King flame-grilled burgers quick-service chain restaurant.
2770 E Eldorado Pkwy # B, Little Elm, TX 75068
- Hat Creek Burger Company ↗
Hat Creek Burger Company, an Austin-founded fresh-burger and breakfast concept with a family-friendly patio, serving burgers, shakes and beer/wine.
2661 Little Elm Pkwy, Little Elm, TX 75068
- Outta Bounds Bar & Grill bar
Neighborhood sports bar and grill serving burgers and American pub fare with a full bar.
2833 W Eldorado Pkwy Ste 301, Little Elm, TX 75068
- Angie's ↗
Angie's drive-thru fast food serving burgers, chicken, breakfast and fries, open daily.
2823 W Eldorado Pkwy, Little Elm, TX 75068
- Applebee's Grill + Bar ↗ chain
Applebee's Grill + Bar casual American chain with a full bar.
2672 FM 423, Little Elm, TX 75068 · (972) 464-2616
- Jack in the Box ↗ chain $
24-hour unit (#4837) of the national fast-food chain on FM 423, serving burgers, tacos, all-day breakfast and late-night combos with drive-thru and lobby service.
2063 FM 423, Little Elm, TX 75068 · (469) 405-5673
- Jimmy's Big Burgers ↗
Locally owned smash-burger shop in the 850 W Eldorado Pkwy center, grinding fresh never-frozen beef for handcrafted burgers plus patty melts, Philly cheesesteaks, wings, loaded sides and shakes. Dine-in, takeout and delivery, with ice-cold draft beer.
850 W Eldorado Pkwy Ste 100, Little Elm, TX 75068 · (469) 362-0940
- McDonald's ↗ chain
The FM 423 McDonald's (store #31401), a 24-hour location of the global fast-food chain with a drive-thru, serving Big Macs, McNuggets, fries and all-day breakfast.
2670 FM 423, Little Elm, TX 75068 · (469) 362-0546
- Sonic Drive-In ↗ $
Sonic Drive-In store #6177, a carhop drive-in on FM 423 serving burgers, coneys, tots, slushes and shakes. It is a separate unit from the Little Elm Sonic on W Eldorado Pkwy/FM 720.
11951 FM 423, Little Elm, TX 75068 · (469) 362-4898
- Sonic Drive-In ↗ chain $
Sonic Drive-In store #4520, a carhop drive-in on FM 720/W Eldorado Pkwy serving burgers, coneys, tots, slushes and shakes.
900 W Eldorado Pkwy, Little Elm, TX 75068 · (972) 292-3897
- Wendy's ↗ chain
Wendy's fast-food restaurant on the US-380 corridor serving square-patty hamburgers, chicken sandwiches, salads, breakfast and the Frosty, with a drive-thru open daily until 12:30am.
26751 E University Dr, Little Elm, TX 76227 · (940) 248-4029
Chicken & Wings (7)
- Wing Daddy's Sauce House ↗ bar
Wings sports-bar chain serving saucy wings, burgers and Cajun-Creole plates with a full bar and TVs.
2763 E Eldorado Pkwy Ste 105, Little Elm, TX 75068 · (469) 579-3470
- Wingstop ↗ chain
National wing chain for cooked-to-order wings, tenders and fries.
1000 E Eldorado Pkwy, Little Elm, TX 75068
- Chickonut ↗ bar
Fried chicken spot serving crispy chicken, tenders and sides.
303 E Eldorado Pkwy Ste 100, Little Elm, TX 75068
- Golden Chick ↗ chain $
Texas fried-chicken chain serving Golden Fried and rotisserie chicken, tenders, yeast rolls and sides. This unit (store #1381) on FM 423 opened in February 2026; the brand locator also lists 995 E Eldorado Pkwy and 26735 US-380 E under Little Elm.
11670 FM 423, Little Elm, TX 75068 · (214) 382-4618
- Pollo Regio ↗
Little Elm branch of Pollo Regio, the North Texas chain built on mesquite-charcoal-grilled chicken sold by the piece or in 8-to-16-piece family meals with tortillas, rice, beans, salsas and grilled onions.
2721 Little Elm Pkwy Ste 200, Little Elm, TX 75068 · (214) 494-4260
- KFC ↗ chain
Co-branded KFC / Long John Silver's on E Eldorado Pkwy serving Original Recipe and Extra Crispy fried chicken, tenders, sandwiches and biscuits alongside Long John Silver's battered fish and shrimp. Drive-thru, carryout and delivery.
2801 E Eldorado Pkwy, Little Elm, TX 75068 · (214) 705-1841
- Popeyes ↗ chain $
Fast-food fried chicken chain serving Louisiana-style bone-in chicken, chicken sandwiches and tenders with Cajun sides such as red beans and rice, Cajun fries and buttermilk biscuits.
2770 E Eldorado Pkwy, Little Elm, TX 75068 · (972) 987-4239
Seafood & Cajun (4)
- Mud Bugs Bar & Grill bar
Cajun seafood-boil bar and grill with crawfish and a full bar, opened Sept 2025 in the space vacated by the original The Crab Station.
2700 E Eldorado Pkwy Ste 250, Little Elm, TX 75068
- Krab Kingz Seafood ↗ bar
Cajun-style seafood-boil franchise serving bags of crawfish, shrimp, crab and snow crab with house seasonings.
500 W Eldorado Pkwy Ste 300, Little Elm, TX 75068 · (972) 292-9057
- Mariscos Sinaloa
Sinaloa-style Mexican seafood restaurant (mariscos) with ceviche, aguachile and micheladas plus a cocktail bar.
1020 W Eldorado Pkwy Ste 102, Little Elm, TX 75068 · (469) 297-6803
- The Crab Station
Cajun seafood-boil spot serving crawfish, shrimp and crab by the pound.
2833 W Eldorado Pkwy Ste 112, Little Elm, TX 75068
Pizza & Italian (10)
- Lakeside Pizza Bar and Grill
Lakeside Pizza Bar and Grill, a neighborhood pizza-focused bar and grill near Lewisville Lake serving pizza, pub fare and a full bar.
1000 W Eldorado Pkwy Ste 800, Little Elm, TX 75068
- Cicis Pizza ↗ chain
All-you-can-eat pizza, pasta and salad buffet chain (to-go format at this unit).
2700 E Eldorado Pkwy Ste 403, Little Elm, TX 75068 · (469) 362-4449
- Joe's Pizza
Independent New York-style pizzeria (marketed as Joe's Pizza Little Elm-Frisco) serving pizza, pasta and wings.
2765 E Eldorado Pkwy Ste 220, Little Elm, TX 75068 · (469) 362-9663
- Palio's Pizza Cafe ↗
Texas-based pizza cafe chain serving gourmet pizzas, pastas, salads and calzones.
2832 E Eldorado Pkwy Ste 201, Little Elm, TX 75068 · (214) 618-8088
- Roma's Pizza & Pasta
Independent Italian pizzeria serving pizza, pasta and calzones.
1725 E Eldorado Pkwy, Little Elm, TX 75068 · (972) 294-0042
- 575° Pizzeria ↗
Texas-based pizzeria (575° Pizzeria) serving pizzas and salads.
211 E Eldorado Pkwy Ste 100, Little Elm, TX 75068 · (945) 348-5575
- Domino's ↗ chain $
Little Elm unit (store #9328) of the national pizza delivery and carryout chain, serving hand-tossed and pan pizzas, wings, pasta and sandwiches.
1001 E Eldorado Pkwy, Little Elm, TX 75068 · (469) 980-7777
- Mr. Jim's Pizza ↗ $$
Little Elm store (#002) of the Texas-based MrJims.Pizza delivery and carryout chain, with dough made in house daily and gluten-free, vegetarian and lower-calorie pizza options.
800 W Eldorado Pkwy Ste 118, Little Elm, TX 75068 · (972) 200-9884
- Little Caesars ↗ chain
Little Caesars carryout pizza franchise on E Eldorado Pkwy, known for Hot-N-Ready pizzas, Crazy Bread and self-serve Pizza Portal pickup, with a drive-thru and delivery.
1721 E Eldorado Pkwy, Little Elm, TX 75068 · (214) 308-4002
- Papa John's ↗ chain
Papa John's pizza franchise (store #3220) in the King Road center, doing delivery and carryout of hand-tossed pizzas, wings, Papadias and desserts.
2650 King Rd Ste 100, Little Elm, TX 75068 · (469) 362-7222
Asian (14)
- Indraprastha Indian Kitchen And Bar
North Indian restaurant serving curries, tandoori and biryani, with beer and wine service.
850 W Eldorado Pkwy Ste 300, Little Elm, TX 75068
- Thai In Town bar
Thai restaurant serving curries, noodles and stir-fries with a full cocktail bar.
211 E Eldorado Pkwy Ste 100, Little Elm, TX 75068 · (214) 618-0078
- A2B Indian Vegetarian Restaurant
Little Elm unit of A2B (Adyar Ananda Bhavan), a South Indian vegetarian sweets, snacks and tiffin chain serving dosas, chaat, curries and Indian sweets.
2587 FM 423, Little Elm, TX 75068
- Annapurna Indian Cuisine ↗
Indian restaurant on FM 423 serving curries, tandoori and biryani.
3014 FM 423 Ste 100, Little Elm, TX 75068
- Curry District ↗ $
Indian restaurant on FM 423 serving North and South Indian classics - butter chicken, tikka masala, vindaloo, biryanis and kebabs - with a large vegetarian and vegan section. BYOB, with dine-in, takeout and delivery.
11851 FM 423 Ste 200, Little Elm, TX 75068 · (469) 200-5856
- Hifi Bros ↗
Indian fusion kitchen on W Eldorado Pkwy serving Indian-spiced pizzas, burgers and sandwiches alongside biryani, tandoor and Indo-Chinese dishes, plus boba. Closed Mondays; a sister location operates in Frisco.
407 W Eldorado Pkwy Ste 140, Little Elm, TX 75068 · (469) 579-5046
- Hong Kong Express ↗ $
Long-running Chinese takeout and delivery counter on FM 423, open seven days a week with combination plates, lo mein, fried rice and a small Japanese/sushi selection.
2405 FM 423 Ste 200, Little Elm, TX 75068 · (214) 705-9588
- Kuppanna ↗
Little Elm outpost of Kuppanna, a 60-year-old Tamil Nadu chain, serving Chettinad-style South Indian food - biryanis, kothu parotta, Chicken 65, dosas and vegetarian plates.
2401 Little Elm Pkwy Ste 100, Little Elm, TX 75068 · (469) 200-5015
- TJ Golden Bowl ↗ bar $$
Asian fusion restaurant and sushi bar in the Shops at Little Elm, serving Chinese-American plates, dumplings, noodle bowls and hand-rolled sushi with a full bar. It trades publicly as TJ Golden Bowl; 'Rice Garden' is only the trade name on the operator's sales-tax and mixed-beverage permits.
2750 Little Elm Pkwy, Ste 500, Little Elm, TX 75068 · (972) 292-9555
- Sai Swagruha Curry Point ↗ $
South Indian curry-point serving vegetarian and non-vegetarian curries, biryani, tiffin items and fresh Indian sweets. It runs primarily as takeout, delivery and catering rather than a dine-in room.
2763 E Eldorado Pkwy, Ste 130, Little Elm, TX 75068 · (972) 292-9929
- Seiko Sushi & Hibachi ↗ bar $$
Japanese sushi and hibachi restaurant serving hand-cut nigiri and rolls alongside teppanyaki grill dinners, with a full bar pouring sake and cocktails.
2832 E Eldorado Pkwy, Ste 208, Little Elm, TX 75068 · (214) 407-7552
- Sindhu's Kitchen ↗ $
South Indian vegetarian kitchen in the Shops at Little Elm serving dosas, idli, curries, biryani and lassi, with takeout and catering alongside a small dining room.
2700 E Eldorado Pkwy, Ste 203, Little Elm, TX 75068 · (940) 279-2536
- The GT Road ↗ $$
North Indian restaurant on FM 423 named for the Grand Trunk Road, serving signature curry bowls, smoky kebabs and dhaba-style street food alongside craft cocktails.
11700 FM 423, Ste 210, Little Elm, TX 75068 · (214) 436-0732
- Veg Vihaar ↗ $
A 100% pure-vegetarian South Indian restaurant on FM 423, serving dosas, idli, sambar, curries, biryanis and naan. House specialties include the multi-course Maharaja Thali and the benne dosa.
3010 FM 423 Ste 500, Little Elm, TX 75068 · (214) 407-6024
Breakfast & Diner (2)
- Sunny Street Cafe ↗ $
Breakfast-and-lunch cafe, part of the Sunny Street Cafe chain, serving omelets, skillets, pancakes, French toast, sandwiches and salads. Morning-through-early-afternoon hours only.
2705 Little Elm Pkwy Ste 160, Little Elm, TX 75068 · (972) 704-3288
- Leo's Brunch House ↗ $$
Locally owned breakfast, brunch and lunch spot at 500 W Eldorado Pkwy serving pancakes, crepes, French toast, waffles, breakfast burritos, avocado toast and paninis. Open daily 7am to 2:30pm.
500 W Eldorado Pkwy Ste 400, Little Elm, TX 75068 · (469) 535-3833
Sandwiches & Delis (3)
- Firehouse Subs ↗ $
Firehouse Subs franchise branded 'Firehouse Subs Little Elm at 423,' serving hot steamed-meat submarine sandwiches, salads and soups.
2832 E Eldorado Pkwy, Ste 207, Little Elm, TX 75068 · (972) 294-5873
- Schlotzsky's ↗ chain $
Schlotzsky's deli franchise known for The Original toasted sourdough-bun sandwich, plus other hot sandwiches, flatbread pizzas, salads and soups.
2691 Little Elm Pkwy, Little Elm, TX 75068 · (214) 430-5070
- Subway ↗ chain $
Subway sandwich franchise in the Shops at Little Elm on E Eldorado Pkwy, serving made-to-order footlong and six-inch subs, wraps, salads and cookies.
2700 E Eldorado Pkwy, Ste 404, Little Elm, TX 75068 · (972) 987-4641
Mediterranean & Middle Eastern (1)
- Little Greek Fresh Grill ↗
Franchise of Little Greek Fresh Grill, a fast-casual Greek/Mediterranean chain serving gyros, souvlaki, Greek salads and pita.
2700 E Eldorado Pkwy Ste 104, Little Elm, TX 75068
Coffee, Sweets & Bakery (21)
- Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii ↗
Little Elm location of Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii, a Hawaiian-coffee chain serving Kona and island-style espresso drinks, cold brew and pastries.
11700 FM 423, Little Elm, TX 75068
- Baskin-Robbins ↗ chain
Baskin-Robbins ice cream shop serving scoops, sundaes, shakes and ice cream cakes.
2700 E Eldorado Pkwy Ste 103, Little Elm, TX 75068
- Boundaries Coffee
Independent coffee shop on the US-380 (E University Dr) corridor serving espresso drinks, cold brew and pastries.
27078 E University Dr, Little Elm, TX 76227
- Donut Bliss
Neighborhood donut shop serving glazed and specialty donuts, kolaches and coffee.
11851 FM 423 Ste 400, Little Elm, TX 75068
- Fluffy Donuts
Family-run donut shop serving fresh donuts, kolaches and breakfast pastries.
1104 E Eldorado Pkwy, Little Elm, TX 75068
- Good Morning Donut
Local donut and kolache shop serving fresh-made donuts and morning coffee.
1000 E Eldorado Pkwy Ste 110, Little Elm, TX 75068
- Heather's Bakers Dozen Donuts
Local donut shop (Heather's Bakers Dozen Donuts) serving glazed, cake and specialty donuts plus kolaches and coffee.
2785 E Eldorado Pkwy Ste 110, Little Elm, TX 75068
- Jamba and Auntie Anne's
Co-branded Jamba (smoothies and juices) and Auntie Anne's (soft pretzels) storefront in the Little Elm Pkwy retail center.
2750 Little Elm Pkwy Ste 105, Little Elm, TX 75068
- Lakefront Energy
Nutrition and energy-tea club serving loaded teas, protein shakes and smoothies in the 800 W Eldorado plaza.
800 W Eldorado Pkwy Ste 206, Little Elm, TX 75068
- Los Mangos
Mexican paleteria and dessert shop serving paletas, mangonadas, aguas frescas and fruit cups.
407 W Eldorado Pkwy Ste 310, Little Elm, TX 75068
- Mango Drinks And Desserts
Boba tea, handmade dessert drinks and juices.
2785 E Eldorado Pkwy Ste 115, Little Elm, TX 75068
- Maya Creamery
Ice cream and creamery dessert shop on the FM 423 corridor.
11700 FM 423 Ste 230, Little Elm, TX 75068
- 7 Brew Coffee ↗
7 Brew drive-thru coffee stand serving specialty coffee, energy drinks and smoothies.
2725 Little Elm Pkwy, Little Elm, TX 75068
- Scooter's Coffee ↗
Scooter's drive-thru coffee stand serving espresso drinks, blenders and smoothies, open early daily.
1654 FM 423 Ste 100, Little Elm, TX 75068 · (469) 384-2238
- Smoothie King ↗ chain
Smoothie King smoothie and blended-drink chain (two Little Elm locations).
2731 Little Elm Pkwy Ste 320, Little Elm, TX 75068
- Starbucks ↗ chain
Starbucks coffeehouse chain (four Little Elm locations).
2831 E Eldorado Pkwy Ste 101, Little Elm, TX 75068
- Sugar & Brew
Coffee-and-bakery cafe in Old Town Little Elm on W Main St.
190 W Main St, Little Elm, TX 75068
- Sunny Donut
Neighborhood donut shop on the FM 423 corridor.
2405 FM 423 Ste 450, Little Elm, TX 75068
- Tasty Sun
Snack and dessert counter in the Hobby Lobby-anchored 2700 E Eldorado retail center.
2700 E Eldorado Pkwy Ste 101A, Little Elm, TX 75068
- Technocracy Coffee & Concessions
Coffee and snack counter on the US-380 (E University Dr) corridor near Braswell High School.
26912 E University Dr, Little Elm, TX 76227
- ABC's Corner Cafe ↗
Corner cafe serving crafted milkshakes, premium ice cream, desserts and quick snacks on the US-380 corridor.
26785 E University Dr Ste 600, Little Elm, TX 76227 · (945) 423-0570
Other (2)
- Leo's A Plus Services
Small food-service business in the 407 W Eldorado Pkwy plaza (snack and nonalcoholic beverage bar).
407 W Eldorado Pkwy, Little Elm, TX 75068
- BBP Services
Food-service tenant in the 1951 FM 423 retail plaza.
1951 FM 423 Ste 300, Little Elm, TX 75068
Food Trucks & Trailers (18)
- Benny's Coffee Stallion Dr · permit since 2026
- Cluck & Curry Cavanal Hill Dr · permit since 2026
- Cluck Cluck Truck Castle Creek Dr · permit since 2024
- Gift Of Taste Cedarbird Dr · permit since 2024
- Gully Bites Fm 720 · permit since 2025
- Jamaican Me Full Little Elm Pkwy · permit since 2024
- Longhorn Lemonade Choctaw Ct · permit since 2026
- Mbcsweets Shahan Prairie Rd · permit since 2026
- Mimi's Sweets And Treats Button St · permit since 2025
- Momma Gladys Street Kitchen Perennial Ln · permit since 2025
- Potato Dream And Wings Port Mansfield Dr · permit since 2024
- Spartaco Palomino Dr · permit since 2021
- Sweet Life 360 Mack Ln · permit since 2022
- Sweet Tooth Alley Aqua Dr · permit since 2019
- Takotama Kaufman Ct · permit since 2025
- Ted Es Kitchen Lakefront Dr · permit since 2023
- Texas Longcorn Roasters Turnstone Dr · permit since 2019
- World's Most BBQ Chestnut Dr · permit since 2019
Bars, Pubs & Nightlife (21)
- Almost Home Taphouse Bar
Neighborhood taphouse pouring craft beer and wine.
850 W Eldorado Pkwy Ste 700, Little Elm, TX 75068 · (214) 935-3223
- Margarita Hut To-Go Bar $
To-go and drive-up frozen margarita bar open since 2015 in the 850 W Eldorado center, pouring 16 flavors in sizes from 16oz cups to gallon jugs plus draft, domestic and import beer and jello shots. It has TVs for sports and a patio across from the lake.
850 W Eldorado Pkwy Ste 900, Little Elm, TX 75068 · (469) 362-6622
- Ted Es Kitchen Bar
- The Brass Tap Bar
Franchise of The Brass Tap craft-beer bar, with 150+ rotating draft and bottle selections alongside premium wines, specialty cocktails and upscale shareable food, plus brunch and happy hour. The brand markets this unit as its 'Frisco' location, but the store sits on FM 423 inside Little Elm.
1951 FM 423 Ste 900, Little Elm, TX 75068 · (214) 618-0316
- Tower Tap House Brewery
- Up In Smoke Bar
- Casa Mia Latin Cuisine Tex-Mex + full bar
Latin American restaurant and cocktail bar on FM 423.
11700 FM 423 Ste 140, Little Elm, TX 75068
- Chickonut Chicken + full bar
Fried chicken spot serving crispy chicken, tenders and sides.
303 E Eldorado Pkwy Ste 100, Little Elm, TX 75068
- Fuzzy's Taco Shop Tex-Mex + full bar chain
Franchise of the Fuzzy's Taco Shop Baja-style Tex-Mex chain, with a full bar serving margaritas and cocktails.
407 W Eldorado Pkwy Ste 380, Little Elm, TX 75068
- G.O.A.T's Arena Sports Bar Bars & Nightlife + full bar
Two-story sports bar and grill that opened October 17, 2025 as the chain's first franchised location, with a 240-inch screen, turf-lined floors, 100-plus beers, a chef-driven menu and an outdoor lounge with firepit tables.
27052 E University Dr Bldg 1, Ste 120, Little Elm, TX 76227 · (469) 481-6306
- Huq Up Bars & Nightlife + full bar
Late-night Middle Eastern cafe, grill and hookah lounge at the 27052 E University Dr center, serving halal Mediterranean plates and specialty coffee with a full bar and live sports on a large screen. Open until 2-3 a.m. daily.
27052 E University Dr Ste 100, Little Elm, TX 75068 · (469) 724-1846
- Krab Kingz Seafood Seafood + full bar
Cajun-style seafood-boil franchise serving bags of crawfish, shrimp, crab and snow crab with house seasonings.
500 W Eldorado Pkwy Ste 300, Little Elm, TX 75068 · (972) 292-9057
- La Guadalupana Taqueria Tex-Mex + full bar
Old-town taqueria on Old State Highway 24 serving street tacos, quesadillas and traditional Mexican plates, with beer and margaritas. Opened in March 2026.
1767 Old State Hwy 24 Ste 100, Little Elm, TX 75068 · (972) 292-9207
- Los Jalapenos Restaurant Tex-Mex + full bar
Family-owned Tex-Mex restaurant on E Eldorado Pkwy serving Little Elm since 2003 - fajitas, enchiladas, seafood plates and margaritas, with frequent live music. A sister location operates in Carrollton.
420 E Eldorado Pkwy, Little Elm, TX 75068 · (469) 362-9299
- Mud Bugs Bar & Grill Seafood + full bar
Cajun seafood-boil bar and grill with crawfish and a full bar, opened Sept 2025 in the space vacated by the original The Crab Station.
2700 E Eldorado Pkwy Ste 250, Little Elm, TX 75068
- Outta Bounds Bar & Grill American + full bar
Neighborhood sports bar and grill serving burgers and American pub fare with a full bar.
2833 W Eldorado Pkwy Ste 301, Little Elm, TX 75068
- Seiko Sushi & Hibachi Asian + full bar $$
Japanese sushi and hibachi restaurant serving hand-cut nigiri and rolls alongside teppanyaki grill dinners, with a full bar pouring sake and cocktails.
2832 E Eldorado Pkwy, Ste 208, Little Elm, TX 75068 · (214) 407-7552
- Thai In Town Asian + full bar
Thai restaurant serving curries, noodles and stir-fries with a full cocktail bar.
211 E Eldorado Pkwy Ste 100, Little Elm, TX 75068 · (214) 618-0078
- Tinman Social Bars & Nightlife + full bar
A 36,000 sq ft eating-and-entertainment venue in Little Elm's Lakefront District with two bowling alleys, the Robot Rodeo arcade, golf simulators, billiards and karaoke. It runs four bars and two in-house kitchens - Loteria (tacos and tequila) and Big Game (burgers and pizza).
199 Main St, Little Elm, TX 75068 · (972) 331-0180
- TJ Golden Bowl Asian + full bar $$
Asian fusion restaurant and sushi bar in the Shops at Little Elm, serving Chinese-American plates, dumplings, noodle bowls and hand-rolled sushi with a full bar. It trades publicly as TJ Golden Bowl; 'Rice Garden' is only the trade name on the operator's sales-tax and mixed-beverage permits.
2750 Little Elm Pkwy, Ste 500, Little Elm, TX 75068 · (972) 292-9555
- Wing Daddy's Sauce House Chicken + full bar
Wings sports-bar chain serving saucy wings, burgers and Cajun-Creole plates with a full bar and TVs.
2763 E Eldorado Pkwy Ste 105, Little Elm, TX 75068 · (469) 579-3470
Source: Texas Comptroller — Active Sales Tax Permit Holders (NAICS 722)
FAQ: Dining in Little Elm
Tinman Social (199 Main St) is the Lakefront's eating-and-entertainment venue, with its Loteria and Big Game kitchens. Tender Smokehouse is on Hardwicke Ln, Sugar & Brew is in Old Town on W Main St, and Margarita Hut To-Go has a patio across from the lake.
Yes. The directory lists ten, including Kuppanna (Chettinad), A2B and Veg Vihaar (South Indian vegetarian), The GT Road (North Indian dhaba-style) and Curry District, which is BYOB.
Los Jalapenos has served Little Elm since 2003, and Margarita Hut To-Go has been open since 2015.
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