Restaurants in McKinney, Texas
Listings checked against Texas Comptroller permit data · Updated September 2026
Much of McKinney's dining is packed into the historic downtown square around the old Collin County courthouse, with chains and family spots spread along US-75, Virginia Pkwy and University Dr. Our directory lists more than 425 places inside city limits.
Here's where to eat.
The Historic Downtown Square
The square's 19th-century storefronts are full of restaurants, and they're close enough to walk between. Centro On The Square serves seasonal American plates with fresh pasta, Layered has run all-day brunch since 2017, and Fontina Ristorante is just off the square on E Virginia St. Sugarbacon Proper Kitchen does Southern-leaning modern American, The Guava Tree serves Cubanos and lechon asado, and El Mejor has Tex-Mex with a coffee bar.
Hamm's Meat + Market is a butcher shop dating to 1954 with a lunch counter for smash burgers and house pastrami. For drinks, The Celt Irish Pub is on N Tennessee St and Union Bear Brewing brews on site at 308 W Virginia St.
Rick's Chophouse and Harvest
Rick's Chophouse is in the historic Grand Hotel at 107 N Kentucky St, serving steaks and seafood with Southern influences and a Sunday brunch buffet.
A block up, Harvest at the Masonic (215 N Kentucky St) serves seasonal New American plates from local farms and ranches. It opened on the square in 2014, moved into the historic Masonic building in 2023, and was a recommended restaurant in the Michelin Guide's first Texas edition in November 2024.
Barbecue
Hutchins BBQ at 1301 N Tennessee St has smoked Texas barbecue in McKinney for years; a separate Hutchins operates in Frisco. Downtown, Local Yocal BBQ & Grill (350 E Louisiana St) serves barbecue and steaks from beef sourced through its own butcher shop. Spring Creek Barbeque is on US-75, and Albaraka BBQ Grill on S Central Expy cooks halal Iraqi charcoal-grilled kebabs and masgouf.
TUPPS Brewery
TUPPS Brewery started in McKinney in 2009 and now operates from a restored 120-year-old grain mill just east of the square, with a taproom, kitchen and a kids' play area. Shops in its converted grain bins, The Silos, opened in March 2026.
Away from downtown, Virginia Pkwy has Zin Zen Wine Bistro (since 2014), Hokkaido Ramen & Sushi Bar and Krishna Bhavan for South Indian vegetarian, and Cookie's Mexican Food has served breakfast burritos and barbacoa on E Louisiana St since 2000.
Restaurant Directory: McKinney
A directory of 335 restaurants, 68 food trucks, and 137 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)
- Dickey's Barbecue Pit ↗ chain $$
Dallas-founded barbecue chain serving slow-smoked brisket, pork ribs and Southern sides; the SH 121 store is the only Dickey's currently operating in McKinney.
8628 State Highway 121, McKinney, TX 75070 · (972) 727-1300
- Hutchins BBQ ↗
Longtime McKinney Texas-barbecue institution on N Tennessee Street, open daily with catering; a separate Hutchins BBQ operates in Frisco.
1301 N Tennessee St, McKinney, TX 75069 · (972) 548-2629
- Local Yocal BBQ & Grill ↗ bar
Downtown McKinney barbecue-and-steak restaurant tied to the Local Yocal Farm to Market butcher shop, sourcing its own beef, with a full bar.
350 E Louisiana St, McKinney, TX 75069 · (469) 225-0800
- Spring Creek Barbeque ↗ $$
Cafeteria-style Texas barbecue on US 75 serving brisket, ribs, sausage and turkey with free dinner rolls and a 65-seat banquet room.
1993 N Central Expy, McKinney, TX 75070 · (972) 542-8529
Mexican & Tex-Mex (40)
- Anamia's Tex-Mex ↗ bar
McKinney location of the DFW Tex-Mex mini-chain known for made-from-scratch salsa, fajitas and margaritas.
1821 N Lake Forest Dr Ste 100, McKinney, TX 75071 · (214) 385-2700
- Big Taco And Seafood ↗
Casual taqueria-and-mariscos spot on N Hardin Blvd serving fish tacos, ceviche and aguachile alongside seafood boils.
1620 N Hardin Blvd Ste 100, McKinney, TX 75071 · (469) 642-0613
- Blue Goose Cantina ↗ bar
McKinney outpost of the Dallas-born Tex-Mex chain, open on N Central Expressway since 2013 with fajitas, tamales and its signature margaritas.
2020 N Central Expy, McKinney, TX 75070 · (214) 491-1689
- El Mejor Mexican Kitchen + Cantina ↗ bar
Chef-driven Tex-Mex restaurant in Historic Downtown McKinney with a full bar and an in-house coffee bar, serving enchiladas, brisket and fish tacos plus weekend brunch.
119 W Virginia St Ste 100, McKinney, TX 75069 · (214) 216-6693
- Fuzzy's Taco Shop ↗ bar chain $
Baja-style taco shop open daily from breakfast tacos through late night, with margaritas and a patio; the only Fuzzy's still operating inside McKinney.
3190 S Central Expy Ste 570, McKinney, TX 75070 · (214) 310-1725
- Rivera's Salva Tex-Mex ↗ bar
Family-run Salvadoran and Tex-Mex restaurant on N Tennessee Street since 2016, known for pupusas alongside enchiladas and carne asada.
1321 N Tennessee St Ste 100, McKinney, TX 75069 · (214) 548-4616
- Taco Bell ↗ chain $
Fast-food taco chain with six locations inside McKinney city limits, on Central Expressway, SH 121, Custer Road, both Eldorado Parkway corridors and University Drive.
N Central Expy · State Highway 121 · N Custer Rd · Eldorado Pkwy · W University Dr · permit since 2011 - Taco Bueno ↗ chain $
Tex-Mex fast-food chain with three locations inside McKinney city limits, on Central Expressway, El Dorado Parkway and SH 121.
El Dorado Pkwy · S Highway 121 · N Central Expy · permit since 2021 - Taco Cabana ↗ $
Tex-Mex fast-casual chain location on US 380 west of downtown McKinney, open daily with a drive-through, patio and made-fresh tortillas; the only Taco Cabana inside McKinney city limits.
2005 W University Dr, McKinney, TX 75071 · (972) 562-8865
- The Guava Tree Cuban Cafe & Cantina ↗ bar $
Family-run Cuban American restaurant and cantina in a downtown McKinney storefront, known for Cubano sandwiches, lechon asado, loaded yuca fries and frozen guava mojitos, grown out of the owners' food truck.
104 S Chestnut St, McKinney, TX 75069 · (214) 548-5998
- Valerie's Taco Shop ↗ $
San Diego-style taco shop on US 380 serving carne asada burritos, surf-and-turf fries and breakfast tacos around the clock, with a self-serve salsa bar.
1614 W University Dr, McKinney, TX 75069 · (214) 702-3220
- Velvet Taco ↗ bar $
Globally inspired taco chain in the US 380 corridor serving flour and corn tacos, bowls and a rotating weekly taco feature plus cocktails, open late on weekends.
8565 W University Dr Ste 150, McKinney, TX 75071 · (469) 270-1977
- Cesar's Mexican Grill ↗ bar $
Small family-run Tex-Mex restaurant at Eldorado Parkway and Hardin Boulevard, serving hand-made Mexican plates with a weekday happy hour and frozen margaritas.
4150 W Eldorado Pkwy Ste 500, McKinney, TX 75070 · (469) 422-6347
- Chepa's Mexican Grill ↗ bar
Tex-Mex kitchen in a strip center just off W Stacy Road, serving birria tacos, enchiladas verdes, fajitas and sopapillas with a small bar and patio; one of three Chepa's locations alongside Allen and Colleyville.
7500 W Stacy Rd Ste 150, McKinney, TX 75070 · (214) 548-4629
- Mesas Mexican Grill ↗ bar $
Sit-down Tex-Mex and Mexican restaurant on Eldorado Parkway near Lake Forest, serving enchiladas, fajitas and lunch specials with complimentary chips and bean dip.
7820 Eldorado Pkwy Ste 160, McKinney, TX 75070 · (469) 617-3090
- Nom Noms Mexican Grill ↗
Family-owned Mexican grill in Stonebridge Ranch where orders are built in front of the customer, with homemade ice cream for the chill half of the name.
6840 Virginia Pkwy Ste 125, McKinney, TX 75071 · (214) 592-0443
- San Miguel Grill ↗ bar $
Family-run Tex-Mex and interior-Mexican restaurant on US 380, in McKinney since 1992, with a rotating seasonal menu inspired by San Miguel de Allende.
506 W University Dr, McKinney, TX 75069 · (972) 548-2345
- Cookie's Mexican Food ↗ $
Long-running family taqueria in downtown McKinney, at this address since 2000, serving breakfast burritos, migas, gorditas, barbacoa and birria tacos from morning to mid-afternoon.
330 E Louisiana St, McKinney, TX 75069 · (972) 542-3021
- Dos Bros Fresh Mexican Grill ↗
The Tennessee-based Dos Bros chain's first Texas location, serving fast-casual burritos, bowls, tacos and quesadillas.
6451 W University Dr Ste 500, McKinney, TX 75071 · (214) 548-5361
- Chipotle ↗ bar chain $
Fast-casual burrito chain with five locations inside McKinney city limits, three along the US 380 corridor plus Craig Drive and Eldorado Parkway.
W University Dr · Craig Dr · Eldorado Pkwy · permit since 2006 - Chuy's ↗ $$
Austin-born Tex-Mex chain; a new corporate permit for a store on W University Drive took effect in July 2026, though the location was not yet listed on the chain's site as of September 2026.
8405 W University Dr, McKinney, TX 75071
- Cristina's Mexican Restaurant ↗ bar $$
McKinney location of the DFW-area family Tex-Mex chain, operating at this address since 2005.
2811 Craig Dr Ste 110, McKinney, TX 75072 · (214) 544-2800
- Daddy's Tacos bar
Small counter-service taqueria in a strip center on S Independence Parkway, open since 2016 and licensed to serve alcohol.
1800 S Independence Pkwy Ste 120, McKinney, TX 75072
- Dillas Quesadillas ↗
The McKinney store of Dillas Quesadillas, a Texas-based chain built around made-to-order quesadillas.
3510 W University Dr #200, McKinney, TX 75071 · (214) 491-4144
- El Fenix ↗ bar
McKinney location of El Fenix, the Dallas-founded Tex-Mex chain that dates to 1918, on S Central Expressway.
3450 S Central Expy, McKinney, TX 75070
- El Juarez Restaurant bar
Longtime family-run Tex-Mex restaurant on E Louisiana Street just east of downtown McKinney, permitted since 2003.
311 E Louisiana St, McKinney, TX 75069
- El Loco
Limited-service Mexican food counter on S Tennessee Street near the downtown McKinney square, permitted since October 2023.
112 S Tennessee St, McKinney, TX 75069
- Elotes Locos
Fixed Mexican snack spot on N McDonald Street, permitted since January 2026 as a limited-service restaurant.
821 N McDonald St, McKinney, TX 75069
- Ernesto's Fine Mexican Food bar
Family-run Tex-Mex restaurant on N Custer Road in west McKinney, permitted since 2011.
1521 N Custer Rd Ste 3000, McKinney, TX 75071
- Gloria's Latin Cuisine ↗ bar
McKinney location of the Dallas-based Gloria's Latin Cuisine chain, serving Salvadoran specialties and Tex-Mex plates with a full bar and salsa nights.
3635 W University Dr, McKinney, TX 75071
- Mi Cocina ↗ bar $$
Tex-Mex restaurant and bar in the District 121 development on Alma Road, part of the Dallas-based Mi Cocina chain.
6721 Alma Rd, McKinney, TX 75070 · (469) 545-1700
- Mr. Tako
Mexican street-food counter in a strip center on N McDonald Street serving build-your-own burritos, street tacos and quesadillas, permitted since 2019.
1330 N McDonald St Ste 108, McKinney, TX 75071 · (214) 491-1898
- Toñitas Taqueria ↗ $
Fixed storefront taqueria on S McDonald Street serving street tacos including bistec, pollo and al pastor.
1009 S McDonald St, McKinney, TX 75069
- Petra Fresh Mexican Bistro bar
Independent Mexican restaurant on US 380 in west McKinney, open since 2018 with a full bar.
7200 W University Dr Ste 100, McKinney, TX 75071
- Pollo Regio ↗ $
Texas chain known for marinated grilled and charcoal chicken sold by the piece with tortillas, rice, beans and salsas.
2000 N Central Expy, McKinney, TX 75070 · (214) 491-1660
- Tacos Los Chanos ↗ bar
Family-run taqueria in a strip center on Industrial Boulevard serving street-style tacos, flautas, pambazos, burritos and enchiladas.
345 Industrial Blvd Ste D, McKinney, TX 75069 · (972) 357-1796
- Taqueria Hernandez $
Fixed-storefront Mexican restaurant on N Tennessee Street serving gorditas, sopes, tacos al pastor and barbacoa.
1105 N Tennessee St, McKinney, TX 75069 · (972) 548-2645
- Taqueria Hidalgo bar $
Long-running budget taqueria on N McDonald Street, permitted at this address since 2005, serving street tacos, carnitas, barbacoa and enchiladas.
901 N McDonald St Ste 707, McKinney, TX 75069 · (214) 504-0218
- Tin Star Tacos ↗
Incoming taco restaurant taking the former Maple Street Biscuit Company suite on Eldorado Parkway, listed as coming soon on its own site as of September 2026 with permits in place.
8801 Eldorado Pkwy Ste 100, McKinney, TX 75070
- Torchy's Tacos ↗ bar $
McKinney outpost of the Austin-founded taco chain, serving its signature tacos, queso and breakfast tacos; the only Torchy's inside McKinney city limits.
4040 W University Dr Ste 300, McKinney, TX 75071 · (469) 215-2405
Burgers & American (36)
- Burger King ↗ chain $
Flame-grilled burger chain with two McKinney drive-through locations, on SH 121 near Custer Road and on W University Drive just west of downtown.
State Highway 121 · W University Dr · permit since 2016 - Foxiis Restaurant & Grill ↗ bar
Scratch-kitchen American restaurant a block off the downtown McKinney square, known for chicken fried chicken, catfish and steak frites plus a full cocktail bar, open since 2018 with a sister location in Murphy.
301 E Virginia St #103, McKinney, TX 75069 · (469) 907-1172
- Hat Creek Burger Company ↗
The Texas fast-casual burger chain's only McKinney location, on S Custer Road since 2017, with a drive-thru, a large patio with a two-story playground slide, and beer and wine.
3321 S Custer Rd, McKinney, TX 75070 · (214) 592-0534
- Hopdoddy Burger Bar ↗ bar
Chef-driven burger bar in the West Grove center on US 380, serving griddled burgers, hand-cut fries, shakes and craft cocktails, opened in fall 2025.
8565 W University Dr Ste 100, McKinney, TX 75071 · (945) 800-2888
- Loyo Burger bar $
Burger counter a block off the downtown McKinney square, serving burgers and tater tots on a dog-friendly patio.
216 W Virginia St Ste 102, McKinney, TX 75069 · (469) 942-8038
- Pride Burger $
Drive-through hamburger stand on US 380 just west of downtown McKinney, known for its burgers and onion rings with cheese sauce.
103 W University Dr, McKinney, TX 75069 · (972) 694-5299
- Urban Grill and Wine Bar ↗ bar $$
Upscale American eatery and wine bar just off the downtown McKinney square, known for prime beef, seafood dishes and lamb chops, with patio seating and a deep wine list.
218 E Louisiana St Ste 300, McKinney, TX 75069 · (214) 548-4075
- Cotton Patch Cafe ↗ bar $$
Texas home-cooking chain on the US 75 frontage in McKinney, serving chicken-fried steak, burgers, soups and peach cobbler.
1925 N Central Expy Ste 480, McKinney, TX 75070 · (972) 542-0204
- Freddy's Frozen Custard And Steakburgers ↗
Fast-casual chain serving cooked-to-order steakburgers, shoestring fries and freshly churned frozen custard, with two McKinney locations: W Stacy Road and a second store on N Hardin Boulevard that opened in November 2025.
N Hardin Blvd · permit since 2025 - 54th Street Restaurant & Drafthouse ↗ bar
Location of the Kansas City-based 54th Street chain, serving scratch-made American bar-and-grill fare with up to 54 draft beers and a full bar.
3645 W University Dr, McKinney, TX 75071 · (469) 293-1954
- Applebee's ↗ bar chain
Single McKinney location of the casual-dining chain on W University Drive, serving burgers, ribs, salads and a full bar.
1820 W University Dr, McKinney, TX 75069 · (972) 562-8016
- Baker's Drive-In $
Longtime McKinney drive-in on Highway 5, billed as home of the Texas cheeseburger since 1954, serving old-fashioned burgers, tater tots, fried bologna sandwiches and fried pies.
1001 S McDonald St, McKinney, TX 75069 · (972) 542-4050
- Centro On The Square ↗ bar
Locally owned restaurant on the downtown McKinney square serving seasonal American plates with an Italian influence, including scratch-made fresh pasta.
112 E Louisiana St Ste A, McKinney, TX 75069 · (214) 548-4252
- Chili's ↗ bar chain $$
Grill-and-bar chain with two McKinney locations, on N Central Expressway and S Custer Road.
N Central Expy · S Custer Rd · W University Dr · permit since 2007 - Original ChopShop ↗ $$
Phoenix-based healthy-eatery chain serving protein bowls, sandwiches, acai bowls and fresh-pressed juices on S Custer Road.
3041 S Custer Rd Ste 100, McKinney, TX 75070 · (972) 798-4520
- Culver's ↗
The only Culver's inside McKinney city limits, a Wisconsin-born chain known for ButterBurgers, cheese curds and fresh frozen custard.
4200 W Eldorado Pkwy #200, McKinney, TX 75070 · (972) 369-1190
- Dairy Queen ↗ chain
The only Dairy Queen operating inside McKinney city limits, on W Louisiana Street.
1835 W Louisiana St, McKinney, TX 75069
- Five Guys ↗
The only Five Guys in McKinney, serving made-to-order burgers, hot dogs and hand-cut fries at W University Drive and Hardin Boulevard.
3530 W University Dr Ste 303, McKinney, TX 75071
- Harvest at the Masonic ↗ bar $$
Farm-to-table restaurant on the downtown McKinney square serving seasonal New American plates from local farms and ranches, now in the historic Masonic building on N Kentucky Street.
215 N Kentucky St, McKinney, TX 75069 · (214) 726-0251
- Jack in the Box ↗ chain $
Fast-food burger chain with two McKinney locations, on S Tennessee Street and W University Drive.
S Tennessee St · W University Dr · permit since 2010 - McDonald's ↗ chain $
The fast-food burger chain operates nine locations across McKinney, most with drive-thrus and several open 24 hours.
W University Dr · Virginia Pkwy · N Central Expy · Eldorado Pkwy · McKinney Ranch Pkwy · N Custer Rd · El Dorado Parkway · Taylor Burk Dr · Taylor Burke Dr · permit since 2003 - MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes ↗ $
Fast-casual burger chain location on Eldorado Parkway serving made-to-order beef burgers, hand-cut fries and hand-spun shakes.
3201 Eldorado Pkwy Ste 300, McKinney, TX 75070 · (972) 540-5016
- Oak & Stone ↗ bar
Florida-based craft kitchen that opened its first Texas location in McKinney in May 2026, serving burgers, wood-fired pizza and shareable plates alongside a roughly 50-tap self-pour wall.
8575 W University Dr Ste 150, McKinney, TX 75071 · (469) 422-6513
- Scotty P's Hamburgers ↗ $
Local DFW burger chain location off Craig Drive serving flame-grilled burgers, fried chicken sandwiches and shakes.
2950 Craig Dr Ste 304, McKinney, TX 75072 · (972) 548-0795
- Shake Shack ↗ $$
Shake Shack location on N Central Expressway that opened in June 2023 as the chain's first drive-thru in the DFW area.
1727 N Central Expy, McKinney, TX 75070 · (469) 905-4930
- Sweetwater Bar & Grill ↗ $$
Sweetwater Bar & Grill is the public restaurant and bar inside the Sheraton McKinney Hotel on Gateway Boulevard, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner with a daily happy hour.
1900 Gateway Blvd, McKinney, TX 75070 · (214) 592-8335
- Shorty's Coneys and Cocktails ↗ bar
Downtown McKinney restaurant and bar just off the courthouse square, serving coneys, smash burgers and sandwiches with a full bar, opened in early 2026.
109 N Kentucky St, McKinney, TX 75069
- Smalls Sliders ↗ $
Drive-thru cheeseburger-slider Can near Hardin Boulevard and US 380, with a second McKinney location since added on N Custer Road.
1681 N Hardin Blvd, McKinney, TX 75071 · (469) 422-6010
- Sonic Drive-In ↗ chain $
Drive-in fast-food chain with six locations across McKinney, on W University Drive, N Lake Forest Drive, both Eldorado Parkway corridors and both Custer Road corridors.
S Custer Rd · N Custer Rd · Eldorado Pkwy · permit since 2024 - Sugarbacon Proper Kitchen ↗ bar
Chef-driven modern American restaurant with Southern influences a block off the downtown McKinney square, serving dinner nightly plus weekend brunch.
216 W Virginia St Ste 101, McKinney, TX 75069 · (469) 631-0075
- Super Shack bar
Full-service restaurant and bar on S Central Expressway operating since 2017 with a full mixed-beverage license.
2901 S Central Expy, McKinney, TX 75070
- The Common Table ↗ bar $$
Craft-beer and cocktail gastropub on Alma Road with a sports-bar feel, serving an American menu plus weekend brunch; the Craig Ranch sibling of the group's Frisco restaurant.
6651 Alma Rd Ste 350, McKinney, TX 75070 · (972) 332-8267
- Twin Peaks ↗ bar $$
Lodge-themed sports bar and restaurant on US 380 with scratch-made American food, 29-degree draft beer and wall-to-wall TVs.
3750 W University Dr, McKinney, TX 75071 · (469) 253-5848
- Wulf Burger ↗
McKinney location of Wulf Burger, a family-owned North Texas smashburger chain in the Stacy Road center, with chef-crafted smashburgers and vegan options.
7701 Stacy Rd Ste 300, McKinney, TX 75070
- Wendy's ↗ chain $
Fast-food burger chain with four McKinney locations, on Virginia Parkway, SH 121, W University Drive and Eldorado Parkway.
Virginia Pkwy · State Highway 121 · W University Dr · Eldorado Pkwy · permit since 1988 - Whataburger ↗ chain $
Texas-founded 24-hour burger chain with five McKinney locations, two on the US 380 corridor plus Central Expressway, SH 121 and Eldorado Parkway.
W University Dr · S Central Expy · State Highway 121 · Eldorado Pkwy · permit since 2007
Steakhouse (3)
- Saltgrass Steak House ↗ bar $$
Texas steakhouse chain location in the Eldorado Plaza area off US 75, serving steaks, seafood and chicken-fried entrees, open since 2001.
2801 Craig Dr, McKinney, TX 75072 · (972) 529-2200
- Bob's Steak & Chop House ↗ bar
USDA Prime steakhouse at TPC Craig Ranch on SH 121, with an extensive wine list, an on-site cigar bar and the chain's signature glazed carrot.
7220 State Highway 121, McKinney, TX 75070 · (972) 838-1955
- Rick's Chophouse ↗ bar $$$
Steakhouse inside the historic Grand Hotel on the downtown McKinney square, serving steaks and seafood with Southern influences plus a Sunday buffet brunch.
107 N Kentucky St, McKinney, TX 75069 · (214) 726-9251
Chicken & Wings (13)
- Buffalo Wild Wings ↗ chain $$
Wings-and-sports-bar chain location on the US 75 frontage at Eldorado, the only Buffalo Wild Wings inside McKinney city limits.
2035 N Central Expy Ste 610, McKinney, TX 75070 · (972) 548-0746
- Dave's Hot Chicken ↗ $
Nashville-hot-chicken chain location on W University Drive, serving tenders and sliders in seven heat levels, open since early 2024.
4040 W University Dr Ste 100, McKinney, TX 75071 · (945) 224-6503
- Raising Cane's ↗ chain $
Chicken-finger chain location on the US 75 frontage road, serving tenders, crinkle-cut fries, Texas toast and Cane's Sauce; the only Raising Cane's inside McKinney city limits.
1902 N Central Expy, McKinney, TX 75070 · (214) 491-4128
- Wing Chow ↗ $
Asian-American neighborhood wing shop on W University Drive specializing in cooked-to-order wings and fried rice, with Philly cheesesteaks and shareable sides.
1500 W University Dr, McKinney, TX 75069 · (972) 562-7041
- Wingstop ↗ chain $
Cooked-to-order wings chain with four McKinney locations, on the US 75 frontage, both Custer Road corridors and W Eldorado Parkway.
N Central Expy · S Custer Rd · permit since 2016 - A&D Buffalo's ↗ $
Family-run wing counter on S McDonald Street serving buffalo wings, Philly cheesesteaks and subs from a standalone storefront.
1601 S McDonald St, McKinney, TX 75069 · (469) 952-2314
- Birdcall ↗ bar
Texas outpost of the Denver-based Birdcall chain, serving all-natural fried and grilled chicken sandwiches, breakfast burritos and salads, one of only two Texas locations.
4702 W University Dr, McKinney, TX 75071 · (469) 307-5770
- Bojangles ↗
Corporate-operated store of the Charlotte-based chain, serving Cajun-seasoned fried chicken, made-from-scratch biscuits and sweet tea on S Central Expressway.
210 S Central Expy, McKinney, TX 75072
- Chick-fil-A ↗ chain $
Chicken-sandwich chain with five locations inside McKinney city limits, three along the US 380 corridor plus Eldorado Parkway and SH 121.
Eldorado Pkwy · State Highway 121 · W University Dr · permit since 2015 - El Pollo Loco ↗
Flame-grilled chicken chain location on N Custer Road that opened in late 2025, with a drive-thru.
211 N Custer Rd, McKinney, TX 75071 · (945) 224-4448
- Golden Chick ↗ chain
Texas-based fried chicken chain known for Golden Tenders and yeast rolls, with three McKinney locations on W University Drive, N Custer Road and S Lake Forest Drive.
W University Dr · N Custer Rd · S Lake Forest Dr · permit since 2017 - KFC ↗ chain
Fried-chicken chain with three McKinney locations, two on the Eldorado Parkway corridors and one on W University Drive.
Eldorado Pkwy · W University Dr · permit since 2024 - Popeyes ↗ chain $
Louisiana-style fried chicken chain with two McKinney locations, on SH 121 and Eldorado Parkway.
State Highway 121 · Eldorado Pkwy · permit since 2016
Seafood & Cajun (6)
- Cajun Fish Grill ↗ bar $
Family-run Cajun seafood spot on Eldorado Parkway billing itself as a fusion of French and Louisiana flavors, with blackened grouper, grilled redfish and po'boys.
2960 W Eldorado Pkwy Ste 5, McKinney, TX 75070 · (214) 548-5302
- Fish N' Tails Oyster Bar ↗ bar $
McKinney outpost of the DFW Fish N' Tails Oyster Bar mini-chain, serving oysters, crawfish and fried seafood on N Central Expressway.
1310 N Central Expy, McKinney, TX 75070 · (214) 548-4323
- Rockfish Seafood Grill ↗ bar $$
Casual seafood and Cajun restaurant on S Central Expressway, still open despite the chain's contraction elsewhere.
2780 S Central Expy, McKinney, TX 75070 · (972) 542-2223
- Long John Silver's ↗ chain
Fast-food seafood chain serving battered fish, shrimp and hushpuppies on W University Drive.
1708 W University Dr, McKinney, TX 75069 · (214) 310-1100
- Razzoo's ↗ bar $$
Cajun chain restaurant at Craig Crossing on S Central Expressway, serving boiled crawfish, fried seafood, gumbo and jambalaya with a full bar.
3270 S Central Expy, McKinney, TX 75070 · (469) 547-6130
- Tipsy Crawfish ↗ bar
Cajun-meets-American restaurant and bar on N Stonebridge Drive, serving crawfish, po' boys and comfort plates with frozen drinks, a patio with lawn games and Saturday karaoke.
1910 N Stonebridge Dr Ste 100, McKinney, TX 75071 · (214) 592-0145
Pizza & Italian (38)
- Barro's Pizza ↗ $
Texas location of Barro's Pizza, the Arizona-based family pizza chain, open on S Central Expressway since 2021 with thick-crust pizza, wings and salads.
2730 S Central Expy, McKinney, TX 75070 · (469) 625-2898
- Cavalli Pizza bar $$
McKinney location of the Cavalli Pizza Neapolitan mini-chain, open on Virginia Parkway since September 2025.
6851 Virginia Pkwy Ste 105, McKinney, TX 75071
- Ciccio Trattoria ↗ bar $$
Italian trattoria and wine bar on Eldorado Parkway known for handmade pasta, lobster ravioli and gnocchi with short ribs.
7901 Eldorado Pkwy Ste 155, McKinney, TX 75070 · (214) 592-8648
- Cicis Pizza ↗ $
Cicis Pizza buffet on N Central Expressway, McKinney's only Cicis location.
320 N Central Expy, McKinney, TX 75070 · (972) 540-2442
- Durkin's Pizza ↗ $
Locally owned pizzeria in the SH 121 retail center, serving custom pies including paneer tikka and chicken tikka along with wings and calzones.
8930 State Highway 121 Ste 594, McKinney, TX 75070 · (972) 727-8400
- Godfather's Pizza ↗ $
McKinney's only Godfather's Pizza, a sit-down restaurant in the shopping center at S Custer Road and Eldorado Parkway, under new ownership since mid-2025.
4701 S Custer Rd Ste 400, McKinney, TX 75070 · (214) 856-3338
- Hideaway Pizza ↗ bar
McKinney location of the Oklahoma-founded Hideaway Pizza chain, open on N Hardin Boulevard since July 2024 with a full bar and outdoor seating.
2101 N Hardin Blvd, McKinney, TX 75071 · (945) 270-1777
- Italian Garden ↗ $
Family-run BYOB Italian restaurant on N Custer Road serving chicken piccata, chicken parmigiana, lasagna and pizza.
500 N Custer Rd Ste 100, McKinney, TX 75071 · (972) 540-9333
- Jet's Pizza ↗ $
Detroit-style deep-dish chain with three McKinney locations, on S Independence Parkway, N Hardin Boulevard and McKinney Ranch Parkway.
S Independence Pkwy · N Hardin Blvd · McKinney Ranch Pkwy · permit since 2024 - Jim's Pizza ↗
McKinney's original pizza buffet, started downtown in 1969, now on W Eldorado Parkway with pizza, pasta, a salad bar and free ice cream.
2107 W Eldorado Pkwy Ste 110, McKinney, TX 75070 · (972) 542-1293
- Domino's Pizza ↗
Pizza delivery chain with four McKinney stores, on Virginia Parkway, Stacy Road, W University Drive and Eldorado Parkway, operated by the Longhorn Pizza franchisee group.
Virginia Pkwy · Stacy Rd · W University Dr · Eldorado Pkwy · permit since 2018 - Marco's Pizza ↗ chain
Ohio-based pizza franchise with two McKinney locations, on Virginia Parkway and S Ridge Road, serving Italian-style pizza, subs, wings and cheese bread.
Virginia Pkwy · permit since 2023 - Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers ↗ bar
Stone-baked specialty pizza chain in historic downtown McKinney, serving craft beer, cocktails, calzones and hoagies.
218 E Louisiana St, McKinney, TX 75069 · (972) 548-2800
- Mountain Mike's Pizza ↗
California-based chain known for crispy thin-crust pizzas topped with curled pepperoni, with two McKinney stores on W University Drive and Eldorado Parkway.
Eldorado Pkwy · W University Dr · permit since 2025 - MrJims.Pizza ↗
Texas-based delivery and carryout pizza franchise on W Eldorado Parkway, serving thin-crust and pan pizzas, hot wings and sandwiches, with delivery running past midnight.
1920 W Eldorado Pkwy Ste 850, McKinney, TX 75069 · (972) 200-9929
- New York Pizza And Pints ↗
New York-style pizzeria and taproom on W Eldorado Parkway serving hand-tossed pies up to 24 inches alongside craft draft beer and growlers to go, opened in 2025.
4900 W Eldorado Pkwy Ste 140, McKinney, TX 75070 · (469) 617-7444
- Palio's Pizza Cafe ↗
Texas-based Palio's franchise on W Eldorado Parkway serving hand-tossed pizza, pasta, calzones and salads, under current ownership since 2024.
6405 W Eldorado Pkwy Ste 200, McKinney, TX 75070 · (469) 952-3000
- Parry's Pizzeria & Taphouse ↗
Colorado-based pizzeria and taphouse at US 380 and Hardin, serving New York-style pizza, wings and calzones with a large craft beer tap wall.
3705 W University Dr Ste 100, McKinney, TX 75071 · (469) 215-2126
- Pizza Hut ↗ chain
Pizza chain with four McKinney restaurants, on N Custer Road, W University Drive, S Hardin Boulevard and Stacy Road.
N Custer Rd · Eldorado Pkwy · W University Dr · Stacy Rd · permit since 2012 - Pizza Vibes
Independent pizzeria in the Stacy Road retail corridor serving pizza, pasta and sandwiches, opened in late 2025 and known for its airy, crunchy crust.
5100 Stacy Rd Ste 700, McKinney, TX 75070 · (469) 617-7474
- Rosati's Pizza ↗
Chicago-style pizzeria on McKinney Ranch Parkway specializing in deep-dish pies, plus thin crust, pasta and sandwiches.
5261 McKinney Ranch Pkwy, McKinney, TX 75070 · (972) 548-3900
- Shelby's Pizza ↗
Independent halal pizzeria on N Coit Road serving hand-tossed pizzas, salads and sides with delivery and take-out.
210 N Coit Rd Ste 220, McKinney, TX 75071 · (469) 617-7065
- Sicily's Pasta & Pizza ↗
Family-owned Italian restaurant on W University Drive, permitted in McKinney since 1993, serving pizza, manicotti and gluten-free options.
1502 W University Dr, McKinney, TX 75069 · (972) 542-9365
- Tutto Italian Kitchen ↗
Independent Italian kitchen that opened in 2024 on Eldorado Parkway, making pizza, pasta and focaccia daily with 00 flour and family recipes, with gluten-free options.
4150 W Eldorado Pkwy Ste 600, McKinney, TX 75070 · (214) 548-4721
- Zio Al's Pizza & Pasta ↗
McKinney store of the DFW-based Zio Al's chain, serving halal pizza, pasta and wings and staying open late.
2014 W University Dr Ste 310, McKinney, TX 75071 · (469) 631-0029
- Fontina Ristorante ↗ bar
Italian restaurant just off the historic downtown McKinney square, serving handmade pasta and modern Italian dishes with a full bar.
216 E Virginia St, McKinney, TX 75069 · (214) 842-8527
- Pizza Twist ↗
McKinney franchise of the Pizza Twist chain, serving specialty and fusion pizzas alongside wings and sides near Craig Ranch.
6720 Alma Rd Ste 400, McKinney, TX 75070
- Little Caesars ↗ chain
Carryout pizza chain with three McKinney stores, on N Tennessee Street, Eldorado Parkway and Virginia Parkway.
N Tennessee St · permit since 2013 - Lusso Pasta and Market ↗
Downtown McKinney pasta shop and Italian market selling handmade fresh pasta, pizza al taglio, focaccia and imported pantry goods, opened in August 2026.
224 E Virginia St, McKinney, TX 75069
- Napoli's Pizza On The Go ↗
Family-run New York-style pizza shop on S Lake Forest Drive doing takeout, delivery and catering, with baked pastas, strombolis and calzones.
3755 S Lake Forest Dr Ste 100, McKinney, TX 75070 · (214) 548-5838
- MOD Pizza ↗
Build-your-own artisan pizza chain with two McKinney stores, on N Lake Forest Drive and S Custer Road, both confirmed open on the brand locator.
N Lake Forest Dr · permit since 2026 - Sali's Italian ↗
Quick-serve Italian restaurant in the Virginia Parkway retail center serving pizza, pasta, strombolis, calzones and subs.
6710 Virginia Pkwy Ste 230, McKinney, TX 75071 · (469) 247-0083
- Olive Garden ↗ bar chain
The only Olive Garden inside McKinney city limits, on the northbound US 75 access road near US 380.
1700 N Central Expy, McKinney, TX 75070
- Papa John's ↗ chain $
National pizza delivery chain with two McKinney stores, on Virginia Parkway and SH 121.
W University Dr · permit since 2023 - Papa Murphy's ↗ $
Take-and-bake pizza shop on S Hardin Boulevard where pizzas are assembled fresh in-store and baked at home.
3201 S Hardin Blvd Ste 200, McKinney, TX 75070 · (214) 491-1930
- Piada Italian Street Food ↗ $
Fast-casual Italian chain building piadas, pastas and chopped salads to order; this Eldorado Parkway store is one of two Piada locations in McKinney.
8801 Eldorado Pkwy, McKinney, TX 75070 · (469) 252-0899
- Pie Tap ↗ bar
Wood-fired pizza restaurant and bar in the District 121 development on Alma Road, part of a small Dallas-area group.
6701 Alma Rd Ste 100, McKinney, TX 75070
- Venezia Trattoria ↗ bar $$
Family-owned Italian restaurant in the former Steak 'n Shake building on W Eldorado Parkway, open since early 2024, serving hand-tossed pizza, pastas and entrees with a full bar.
1820 W Eldorado Pkwy, McKinney, TX 75069 · (214) 548-5094
Asian (64)
- Ono Hawaiian BBQ ↗
Incoming McKinney location of the California Hawaiian plate-lunch chain on W University Drive, listed as coming soon on the brand locator as of September 2026 with an opening targeted for late August 2026.
4610 W University Dr Ste 110, McKinney, TX 75071
- 51 Rainbow Indian Grill & Momo House ↗ bar $
Halal-certified Indian, Himalayan and Nepali restaurant on McKinney Ranch Parkway, known for steamed and fried momos, biryani, butter chicken and tandoori dishes.
5151 McKinney Ranch Pkwy Ste 110, McKinney, TX 75070 · (214) 842-8060
- Akshaya Pathra Kitchen ↗ $
Family-owned Andhra-style South Indian restaurant at Coit Road and US 380, with a daily-changing menu of home-style vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes, weekend breakfast and jackfruit biryani.
210 N Coit Rd Ste 200, McKinney, TX 75071 · (214) 548-5321
- Chen's Kitchen
Chinese and Asian-fusion restaurant in the Eldorado Parkway retail center at Ridge Road, open since March 2026.
6405 W Eldorado Pkwy Ste 600, McKinney, TX 75070
- F&F Japanese Grill ↗
Fast-casual Japanese hibachi grill on SH 121 serving chicken, steak, shrimp and tofu with fried rice, noodles and grilled vegetables.
8930 State Highway 121 Ste 586, McKinney, TX 75070 · (214) 548-4895
- Genghis Grill - The Mongolian Stir Fry ↗ bar
Build-your-own Mongolian stir-fry chain location on W Eldorado Parkway where diners pick proteins, vegetables, sauces and a starch for a wok-grilled bowl.
1920 W Eldorado Pkwy Ste 400, McKinney, TX 75069 · (214) 585-4745
- Hashi Japanese Kitchen
Japanese restaurant permitted in the retail center on W University Drive with sales starting in early 2026; shares its name with the hibachi-and-sushi restaurant in neighboring Allen.
1717 W University Dr Ste 411, McKinney, TX 75069
- Joy Thai Kitchen ↗
Family-run Thai restaurant on N Coit Road serving curries, fried rice and noodle dishes, with vegetarian and gluten-free options.
260 N Coit Rd Ste 110, McKinney, TX 75071 · (469) 481-6283
- Page 3 Eatery ↗ bar
Indian restaurant on SH 121 serving Mumbai street food such as vada pav and pav bhaji alongside tandoori plates, curries and biryanis, with a full bar.
7560 S State Highway 121 Ste 100, McKinney, TX 75070 · (214) 618-0024
- Pei Wei Fresh Kitchen ↗
Fast-casual pan-Asian chain location on US 75 south of downtown, serving wok-fired rice and noodle bowls.
3000 S Central Expy, McKinney, TX 75070 · (972) 548-9843
- Spoon + Fork Thai Kitchen ↗ bar
Thai restaurant on US 380 in west McKinney, one of four Spoon + Fork locations in Texas, serving curries, noodle dishes and Thai standards.
3905 W University Dr Ste 500, McKinney, TX 75071 · (972) 547-0436
- Asian Buffet ↗ $$
All-you-can-eat Asian buffet on N Central Expressway with more than 100 items daily, including a sushi bar, seafood and a Mongolian grill.
920 N Central Expy, McKinney, TX 75070 · (972) 540-0000
- Chef Sun's Noodle and Dumpling ↗
Sichuan restaurant that opened in February 2025 at Hub 121, specializing in hand-pulled noodles and handcrafted dumplings, including biang biang noodles and big-plate chicken.
7540 State Highway 121 Ste 150, McKinney, TX 75070 · (214) 618-6026
- China Pot ↗
Longtime Chinese takeout and delivery counter in the Virginia Parkway strip center.
2310 Virginia Pkwy Ste 140, McKinney, TX 75071 · (972) 542-9005
- Goody Asian Cuisine ↗ $
Chinese comfort-food restaurant on W Eldorado Parkway serving sesame chicken, Szechuan beef and lo mein, with daily lunch specials.
5100 W Eldorado Pkwy Ste 101, McKinney, TX 75070 · (972) 540-0888
- Hokkaido Ramen & Sushi Bar ↗
Japanese ramen house and sushi bar on Virginia Parkway pouring tonkotsu, shoyu and spicy miso bowls alongside sushi rolls.
3350 Virginia Pkwy Ste 400, McKinney, TX 75071 · (972) 369-7780
- Koji Sushi ↗
Downtown McKinney sushi bar just off the square, formerly known as Square Sushi, with about 40 rolls plus sashimi, nigiri and bento boxes.
101 N McDonald St Ste 105B, McKinney, TX 75069 · (972) 542-5445
- Kura Revolving Sushi Bar ↗ bar
McKinney location of the national Kura conveyor-belt sushi chain, open on W University Drive since spring 2025.
8585 W University Dr Ste 150, McKinney, TX 75071
- Kyoto Sushi & Hibachi Bar bar
Japanese sushi and hibachi restaurant on N Hardin Boulevard, open since 2022 with a full bar.
1620 N Hardin Blvd Ste 1200, McKinney, TX 75071
- Mom's Iron Wok ↗
Chinese restaurant that opened on Virginia Parkway in 2025, blending authentic Sichuan cooking with Asian fusion dishes.
2741 Virginia Pkwy Ste 500, McKinney, TX 75071 · (214) 548-5067
- Panda Express ↗ chain
American Chinese fast-food chain with two McKinney locations, on Virginia Parkway and W University Drive.
Virginia Pkwy · W University Dr · permit since 2006 - Pho Bistro ↗ $
Vietnamese pho house in a W University Drive strip center serving beef and chicken noodle soups, spring rolls, teriyaki bento boxes and sushi rolls.
2058 W University Dr Ste 820, McKinney, TX 75071 · (972) 548-1782
- Pho Lane ↗ $
Family-owned Vietnamese spot on Eldorado Parkway known for fresh-to-order pho, banh mi, egg rolls and spring rolls.
7551 Eldorado Pkwy Ste 500, McKinney, TX 75070 · (214) 548-5972
- Pho Near Me
Vietnamese pho restaurant that began operating in June 2026 in a retail strip on Prestwick Hollow Drive in north McKinney.
1915 Prestwick Hollow Dr Ste 400, McKinney, TX 75071
- Pho Que Huong ↗ $
McKinney branch of the Pho Que Huong Vietnamese noodle group, serving pho, vermicelli bowls and rice plates with vegan and gluten-free options.
1720 Eldorado Pkwy Ste 101, McKinney, TX 75069 · (469) 213-3160
- Red Hot - Indo-Chinese & Indian Kitchen ↗ $
North Indian and Indo-Chinese kitchen inspired by the Chinese-Indian cooking of Kolkata's Chinatown, with sibling locations in Frisco, Allen and Richardson.
3905 W University Dr Ste 400, McKinney, TX 75071 · (214) 842-8262
- Shogun Hibachi & Sushi ↗ bar $$
Japanese steakhouse on N Central Expressway with teppanyaki tables, a sushi bar and full liquor service, operating at this address since the mid-2000s.
1230 N Central Expy, McKinney, TX 75070 · (972) 529-9900
- Shun by Yama Sushi ↗ bar $$
Japanese izakaya and sushi bar in the District 121 development at Craig Ranch, serving sushi, sashimi and Japanese entrees with a full bar.
6651 Alma Rd Ste 200, McKinney, TX 75070 · (972) 332-8091
- Simply Pho House ↗
McKinney location of the Simply Pho House Vietnamese group, open since 2025 on W University Drive with pho, rice plates and vegan options.
3540 W University Dr Ste 100, McKinney, TX 75071 · (214) 548-4713
- Sushi Box $
Casual sushi bar in the retail center at SH 121 and Custer Road, part of a small North Texas Sushi Box group with sister stores in Allen, Frisco, Coppell and Rockwall.
8930 State Highway 121 Ste 562, McKinney, TX 75070 · (972) 332-8360
- Koshi Sushi & Korean Restaurant ↗ $$
Stonebridge Ranch sushi bar that pairs Japanese rolls and nigiri with a Korean menu.
1910 N Stonebridge Dr Ste 150, McKinney, TX 75071 · (972) 363-0028
- Tahn Thai ↗ $
Family-run Thai restaurant in the Stacy Road retail corridor serving curries, pad kee mao and Thai basil fried rice with adjustable spice levels.
5200 W Stacy Rd Ste 500, McKinney, TX 75070 · (214) 842-8960
- Tai Sushi House ↗ $
Small BYOB sushi house on W Stacy Road serving nigiri, hand rolls and specialty rolls, opened in 2025.
8408 W Stacy Rd Ste 100, McKinney, TX 75070 · (972) 369-0022
- Thai Noodle Wave ↗ $
Longtime McKinney location of the Noodle Wave Thai group on S Central Expressway, serving pad thai, green curry and noodle bowls with vegetarian options.
2775 S Central Expy Ste 180, McKinney, TX 75070 · (972) 474-7804
- Tiger Ramen ↗ $
Japanese ramen shop on S Custer Road serving spicy miso ramen, chicken katsu curry and karaage, with a large vegetarian menu.
4041 S Custer Rd Ste 2110, McKinney, TX 75070 · (945) 258-1778
- Umai Sushi ↗
Sushi restaurant in Adriatica Village on the west side of McKinney, open since spring 2026, serving nigiri, sashimi, specialty maki rolls and ramen.
470 Adriatic Pkwy Ste 1106, McKinney, TX 75072 · (214) 856-3121
- YoYo Best Thai ↗ $$
Thai restaurant on N Central Expressway serving curries, noodle dishes and stir-fries, with a second location in Plano.
1720 N Central Expy Ste 170, McKinney, TX 75070 · (972) 369-7606
- Yohe Sushi & Seafood ↗ bar
All-you-can-eat Japanese sushi bar paired with Cajun-style seafood boils, crab legs and lobster tails, on N Central Expressway.
2045 N Central Expy Ste 700, McKinney, TX 75070 · (469) 905-5888
- Zen Hibachi & Sushi ↗ $$
Japanese hibachi and sushi restaurant on S Central Expressway with teppanyaki grills and a sushi bar, opened in 2025.
2750 S Central Expy Ste 100, McKinney, TX 75070 · (214) 592-8127
- Zen Sushi & Grill ↗ $$
Neighborhood sushi bar and Japanese grill in the Stonebridge Drive shopping center, open since 2019 under separate ownership from the similarly named hibachi spot on S Central.
3751 S Stonebridge Dr Ste 500, McKinney, TX 75070 · (972) 547-1628
- Cafe Osmania ↗ $$
Hyderabadi Indian cafe in the Stonebridge Ranch area serving biryani, samosas, cream buns and Irani chai, with late-night weekend hours.
3851 S Stonebridge Dr Ste 800, McKinney, TX 75070 · (469) 584-4076
- 88 BaoBao ↗
Chinese restaurant serving soup dumplings, steamed and pan-fried bao, hand-pulled noodles and stir-fries; the second Texas location after Frisco.
4610 W University Dr Ste 130, McKinney, TX 75071 · (214) 548-4826
- Famous Spice
Full-service restaurant that opened on Eldorado Parkway in March 2026.
3300 Eldorado Pkwy Ste 100, McKinney, TX 75070
- Golden Pot ↗
Long-running Chinese restaurant in the retail center at S Lake Forest Drive and Eldorado Parkway, open daily for dine-in and takeout.
4100 S Lake Forest Dr Ste 320, McKinney, TX 75070 · (972) 369-1386
- Hashtag India ↗ bar $$
Indian restaurant on W University Drive serving mandis, biryanis, Indo-Chinese dishes and South Indian breakfast, with a full bar.
3510 W University Dr Ste 100, McKinney, TX 75071 · (945) 274-8444
- Heian Handroll Sushi Bar $$
Japanese sushi bar on Eldorado Parkway specializing in hand rolls, open since 2022.
2960 Eldorado Pkwy Ste 50, McKinney, TX 75070 · (214) 308-8860
- Hyderabad Wala
Hyderabadi Indian restaurant that opened in April 2026 on W University Drive, the third DFW location of a small chain with stores in The Colony and Irving.
2414 W University Dr Ste 200, McKinney, TX 75071
- Kimiya Japanese Cuisine ↗
All-you-can-eat Japanese restaurant serving sushi, hibachi, ramen and homestyle dishes, opened in mid-2025.
1615 N Central Expy, McKinney, TX 75070 · (214) 592-8727
- King Pot ↗ bar
Asian hot pot and Korean BBQ restaurant offering dual-flavor broths plus tableside grilling, operating since mid-2024 with a full bar.
159 S Central Expy, McKinney, TX 75070
- Krishna Bhavan ↗
Pure-vegetarian South Indian restaurant on Virginia Parkway, open since December 2025.
3801 Virginia Pkwy Ste 900, McKinney, TX 75071
- Kumbhakarna Indian Fine Dining ↗
Upscale Indian restaurant that opened in July 2026 in the S Custer Road retail center, serving dinner nightly plus a weekend lunch buffet.
4041 S Custer Rd Ste 2160, McKinney, TX 75070 · (214) 842-8003
- Mo'Bettahs ↗
Hawaiian-style plate-lunch restaurant on S Custer Road serving island staples with two scoops of rice and macaroni salad.
6201 S Custer Rd Ste 800, McKinney, TX 75070 · (469) 213-2919
- Moonrise Lake Lounge ↗ bar $$$
Modern Indian fine-dining restaurant and lounge in McKinney's Adriatica Village, open since early 2026, with a tandoor menu, biryani, coastal curries and private dining.
6601 Mediterranean Dr Ste 6101, McKinney, TX 75072 · (972) 369-7538
- Tao Rice Roll ↗
McKinney store of Tao Rice Roll, a Texas Taiwanese-breakfast chain, serving fresh rice rolls, crispy scallion pancakes and other Taiwanese morning fare.
1550 S Custer Rd Ste 600, McKinney, TX 75072 · (214) 843-3121
- Rice Garden $
Chinese takeout counter in the Stacy Crossing area of southwest McKinney, known for lo mein, Singapore noodles and hibachi plates.
7650 Stacy Rd Ste 260, McKinney, TX 75070 · (972) 369-7768
- Rice Pot Express ↗
Family-run Chinese restaurant on the W University Drive corridor serving Szechuan and American-Chinese classics, part of the small Rice Pot group with sibling stores in Frisco, Prosper and Duncanville.
4987 W University Dr Ste 110, McKinney, TX 75071 · (972) 542-2222
- Salem RR Biryani ↗
South Indian restaurant on the N Custer Road corridor specializing in Salem-style biryani plus curries, tandoori dishes and kebabs.
1411 N Custer Rd Ste 700, McKinney, TX 75071 · (972) 787-5000
- Bigbite Bowl & Burrito ↗
Fast-casual Korean spot in the Eldorado Parkway shopping center serving Korean rice bowls and Korean-style burritos with marinated meats.
7820 Eldorado Pkwy Ste 120, McKinney, TX 75070 · (469) 659-9152
- Honest Restaurant ↗
Vegetarian Indian street-food restaurant at the Custer Road and SH 121 retail corner, the McKinney branch of the Ahmedabad-founded Honest chain.
8910 State Highway 121 Ste 220, McKinney, TX 75070 · (469) 634-4900
- Simply South ↗
Vegetarian South Indian restaurant on Custer Road near Stacy Road in the Craig Ranch area, built around the spices and vegetables of regional Indian cooking.
4781 S Custer Rd, McKinney, TX 75070 · (972) 787-6884
- Supadeurali
1150 S Custer Rd, McKinney, TX 75072
- Tantra ↗ bar $$$
Modern Indian bistro in McKinney's Adriatica Village, serving North Indian and Indo-Chinese dishes plus a full bar.
6675 Mediterranean Dr Ste 3120, McKinney, TX 75072 · (972) 369-7575
- Taste Of India
Family-owned North Indian restaurant on N Central Expressway, open since 2009, known for its naan, butter chicken and biryani, with a weekend buffet.
1925 N Central Expy Ste 430, McKinney, TX 75070 · (972) 548-0200
- Yum Of India bar
Indian restaurant on S Independence Parkway in west McKinney, permitted as a full-service restaurant since early 2025.
1480 S Independence Pkwy Ste 280, McKinney, TX 75072
Breakfast & Diner (16)
- Stonebridge Diner ↗
Family-owned scratch-cooking diner in the Stonebridge Ranch area open daily for breakfast, brunch and lunch, a 2025 rebrand of Brothers Pizza which had held the space since 2004.
6150 Eldorado Pkwy Ste 180, McKinney, TX 75070 · (469) 714-0000
- Benny's Cafe ↗
Independent breakfast-and-lunch cafe on McKinney Ranch Parkway serving American diner fare all day, seven days a week.
5261 McKinney Ranch Pkwy Ste 100, McKinney, TX 75070 · (972) 369-7873
- Broken Yolk Cafe ↗ bar
McKinney location of the San Diego-founded breakfast and brunch chain, in the District 121 development on Alma Road, serving skillets, benedicts and pancakes.
6651 Alma Rd Ste 250, McKinney, TX 75070 · (972) 332-8188
- Cafe Brazil ↗
Dallas-area all-day breakfast and coffee chain whose McKinney location opened in summer 2026 on the US 75 frontage road, running 24 hours Wednesday through Saturday.
318 N Central Expy, McKinney, TX 75070 · (214) 548-5379
- Eggsquisite Cafe ↗ bar $
Breakfast and brunch cafe on W University Drive serving omelettes, crepes and classic American morning plates, with a sister location in Allen.
2058 W University Dr Ste 800, McKinney, TX 75071 · (469) 796-5007
- Keke's Breakfast Cafe ↗
McKinney location of the Denny's-owned breakfast and brunch chain, opened in the West Grove center in spring 2025 with made-to-order pancakes, omelets and pressed paninis.
8701 W University Dr Ste 490, McKinney, TX 75071 · (214) 307-1581
- Brunch Time $
Breakfast and brunch cafe on the ground floor of Adriatica Village serving pancakes, crepes, omelets and chicken-fried steak; opened as a Starwood Cafe but now trades as Brunch Time.
470 Adriatic Pkwy Ste 1101, McKinney, TX 75072 · (214) 973-5663
- Deviled Egg Co. ↗
Counter-service shop in downtown McKinney selling roughly 20 varieties of deviled eggs alongside protein bowls, egg salads and sandwiches, one of four Texas locations.
111 W Virginia St, McKinney, TX 75069
- Eggcited Brunch House ↗ bar
Brunch and breakfast restaurant on W University Drive, open since 2024, serving omelettes, grits and a rotating specialty drink menu.
7200 W University Dr Ste 190, McKinney, TX 75071 · (214) 548-4327
- First Watch ↗
Daytime-only breakfast, brunch and lunch cafe chain with two McKinney locations, on W University Drive and S Custer Road, both open 7am to 2:30pm daily.
S Custer Rd · permit since 2025 - IHOP ↗ $
The only IHOP inside McKinney city limits, on N Central Expressway, serving pancakes, omelettes and all-day breakfast at this location since 1995.
1960 N Central Expy, McKinney, TX 75070 · (972) 562-1855
- Layered ↗ bar
All-day brunch restaurant on the historic downtown McKinney square, known for mimosas and patio seating, operating since 2017.
111 E Virginia St, McKinney, TX 75069 · (972) 542-6317
- Hydeout Cafe ↗
Breakfast-and-lunch cafe on Eldorado Parkway, open mornings through mid-afternoon.
1751 Eldorado Pkwy Ste 300, McKinney, TX 75069 · (214) 842-8888
- Starwood Cafe ↗ $
Locally owned breakfast-and-lunch cafe off Eldorado Parkway near US 75, serving omelets, crepes and pancakes; the Craig Drive location, separate from the Adriatica Village site.
2821 Craig Dr Ste 101, McKinney, TX 75072 · (214) 491-6965
- The Brunch District ↗ bar
McKinney location of the Brunch District group serving daytime brunch plates such as Cajun chicken and waffles and brisket Benedict, plus cocktails, one of five DFW-area locations.
4590 W University Dr Ste 250, McKinney, TX 75071 · (945) 234-3414
- Waffle House ↗ chain $
The only Waffle House inside McKinney city limits, on N Central Expressway, serving the chain's around-the-clock waffles, hashbrowns and short-order breakfast.
1432 N Central Expy, McKinney, TX 75070 · (972) 542-2674
Sandwiches & Delis (20)
- Firehouse Subs ↗ chain
The only Firehouse Subs inside McKinney, in the Eldorado Plaza center off Craig Drive, serving steamed hot subs including the Hook & Ladder and Smokehouse Beef & Cheddar Brisket.
2890 Craig Dr, McKinney, TX 75072 · (469) 952-6399
- The Great Outdoors Sub Shop ↗
McKinney store of the DFW sub chain founded in 1973, making cold and hot subs to order and scooping its own premium ice cream, with dine-in and a drive-thru.
1751 W Eldorado Pkwy Ste 318, McKinney, TX 75069 · (469) 742-8620
- Jason's Deli ↗ chain
The only Jason's Deli inside McKinney, on N Central Expressway since 2000, with deli sandwiches, muffalettas, baked potatoes and a self-serve salad bar.
1681 N Central Expy Ste 500, McKinney, TX 75070 · (972) 542-9393
- McAlister's Deli ↗ chain
The only McKinney location of the national fast-casual deli chain, known for oversized deli sandwiches, giant spuds, soups and sweet tea, in the Eldorado Parkway strip near Custer Road.
2107 Eldorado Pkwy Ste 105, McKinney, TX 75070 · (972) 547-3800
- Chicken Salad Chick ↗ $
Southern fast-casual chain serving made-from-scratch chicken salad flavors, soups and sandwiches on W University Drive, the only location inside McKinney city limits.
3520 W University Dr, McKinney, TX 75071 · (214) 856-3908
- Cafe Zupas ↗ $$
Utah-based soup, salad and sandwich chain; the McKinney store on W University Drive opened in early 2026.
4004 W University Dr, McKinney, TX 75071 · (469) 343-0032
- NYC Bagel & Deli ↗
New York-style bagel shop and deli boiling and baking bagels daily, with breakfast and lunch sandwiches, one of two DFW shops.
7001 S Custer Rd Ste 400, McKinney, TX 75070 · (214) 548-4606
- Pickleman's Gourmet Cafe ↗
Missouri-founded franchise serving toasted sandwiches, soups, salads and thin-crust pizza on W University Drive.
4020 W University Dr Ste 400, McKinney, TX 75071 · (469) 977-1133
- Arby's ↗
Roast beef sandwich chain with two McKinney locations, on W University Drive and SH 121.
W University Dr · State Highway 121 · permit since 2012 - Bread Zeppelin ↗
McKinney store of the DFW-based Bread Zeppelin chain, serving chopped salads stuffed into a hollowed-out baguette plus wraps and soups, at Custer Road and Eldorado Parkway.
3241 S Custer Rd Ste 107, McKinney, TX 75070 · (469) 613-4117
- Capriotti's Sandwich Shop ↗
McKinney location of the national Capriotti's chain, known for The Bobbie turkey sub and Philly-style cheesesteaks, opened in early 2026 on W University Drive.
3194 W University Dr Ste 600, McKinney, TX 75071 · (214) 548-4778
- Cheba Hut ↗ bar $
McKinney store of the cannabis-themed toasted-subs chain, open since July 2025 with a full bar.
4610 W University Dr Ste 160, McKinney, TX 75071
- Salata ↗
Build-your-own salad and wrap counter on W University Drive, trading publicly as Salata; the franchisee also runs Salata stores in Mansfield and Grand Prairie.
3540 W University Dr Ste 400, McKinney, TX 75071 · (469) 905-3340
- Hamm's Meat + Market ↗ $$
Butcher shop on the downtown McKinney square dating to 1954, with an award-winning gourmet lunch counter serving smash burgers, a house-pastrami Reuben and Wagyu cheesesteaks.
307 W Louisiana St, McKinney, TX 75069 · (972) 562-7511
- Jimmy John's ↗ chain
Sandwich chain serving gourmet subs and club sandwiches, with two McKinney stores: the W University Drive storefront and a second location on S Custer Road.
W University Dr · permit since 2015 - Schlotzsky's ↗ chain $
Deli chain location on W University Drive serving oven-baked sandwiches on signature sourdough, co-branded with a Cinnabon counter; the only Schlotzsky's inside McKinney city limits.
1521 W University Dr, McKinney, TX 75069 · (469) 952-5806
- Jersey Mike's Subs ↗ $
Jersey Mike's Subs store at Alma Road and SH 121, serving hot and cold subs sliced to order.
6720 Alma Rd Ste 500, McKinney, TX 75070 · (972) 363-0030
- Jersey Mike's Subs ↗
Jersey Mike's Subs franchise store in the W Eldorado Parkway retail center, opened in July 2026, a second McKinney location alongside the Alma Road store.
4200 W Eldorado Pkwy Ste 400, McKinney, TX 75070 · (972) 547-6400
- Subway ↗ chain
Sandwich chain with six McKinney locations, including stores on Eldorado Parkway, N Central Expressway, W University Drive, Stacy Road and inside the Medical Center of McKinney.
Medical Center Dr · S Central Expy · W Eldorado Pkwy · Virginia Pkwy · W University Dr · N Custer Rd · N Central Expy · permit since 2011 - Jimmy John's Subs ↗ $
A second McKinney Jimmy John's on S Custer Road, separate from the W University Drive store, serving fast-made cold and toasted subs on bread baked in-house daily.
140 S Custer Rd Ste 400, McKinney, TX 75072 · (972) 521-7710
Mediterranean & Middle Eastern (11)
- Albaraka BBQ Grill ↗
Family-owned halal restaurant serving authentic Iraqi charcoal-grilled food — lamb and chicken kebabs, mixed-grill platters, shawarma and Masgouf fish — open since late 2024 on S Central Expressway.
155 S Central Expy, McKinney, TX 75070
- Blue Olive Grill ↗ $
Family-owned Mediterranean spot on US 380 serving hand-crafted gyros, falafel, kebabs, curries and salads, with halal, vegetarian and gluten-free options.
2414 W University Dr, McKinney, TX 75071 · (972) 548-7050
- CAVA ↗ $
Fast-casual Mediterranean chain at US 380 and Hardin Boulevard, building bowls and pitas with grilled meats, falafel and spreads; the only CAVA in McKinney.
4010 W University Dr Ste 400, McKinney, TX 75071 · (945) 523-2203
- The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill
Fast-casual Mediterranean franchise on S Custer Road serving gyros, souvlaki, salads and Greek plates, open since early 2023.
5701 S Custer Rd Ste 200, McKinney, TX 75070
- Little Greek Fresh Grill ↗
Fast-casual Greek franchise serving gyros, souvlaki and salads, operating on W University Drive since November 2021.
2058 W University Dr Ste 808, McKinney, TX 75071 · (469) 678-5001
- Sheesh Kitchen ↗ $
Fast-casual Mediterranean kitchen on N Custer Road serving halal shawarma, gyros, kebabs and bowls, opened February 2022 with a sister store in Frisco.
1521 N Custer Rd Ste 2800, McKinney, TX 75071 · (469) 617-7787
- Stop N Go Gyros
Counter-service gyro and shawarma shop in the Custer Road retail center, operating since about December 2025, a separate store from the Eldorado Parkway location.
301 N Custer Rd Ste 100, McKinney, TX 75071
- Stop-N-Go Gyros $
Counter-service Greek and Mediterranean spot open since 2024, known for lamb and chicken gyros, shawarma, rice platters and Greek fries.
4550 Eldorado Pkwy Ste 103, McKinney, TX 75070 · (469) 331-6484
- Sultan Dine ↗
Chef-owned Mediterranean restaurant on S Lake Forest Drive serving salads, grilled meats, seafood and handmade pastas drawn from Northern Iraqi home cooking.
3935 S Lake Forest Dr Ste 125, McKinney, TX 75070 · (214) 592-8166
- The Gyro Shop $
Fast-casual Greek and Mediterranean counter on Virginia Parkway serving lamb and chicken gyros, falafel, rice platters and salads, the McKinney store of a small group with Plano and Frisco locations.
6840 Virginia Pkwy Ste 115, McKinney, TX 75071 · (972) 369-7571
- The Kebab Shop ↗
McKinney location of The Kebab Shop, a fast-casual Mediterranean chain serving doner kebabs, wraps, rice plates and salads, in the Whole Foods-anchored center on W University Drive.
8701 W University Dr Ste 470, McKinney, TX 75071 · (214) 945-3635
Coffee, Sweets & Bakery (74)
- Black Rock Coffee Bar ↗
Oregon-founded drive-thru coffee chain with three McKinney stores, on McKinney Ranch Parkway and two stretches of W University Drive.
McKinney Ranch Pkwy · permit since 2023 - Cocktail Creamery ↗ bar $$
Boozy ice cream shop a block off the historic downtown McKinney square, with a full cocktail bar, lounge and live music, plus vegan sorbets.
205 E Virginia St, McKinney, TX 75069 · (469) 534-3403
- Coco Mango
Hong Kong-style dessert and Taiwanese bubble tea shop on W University Drive serving mango desserts, ice cream sundaes, waffles and mille crepe cakes.
3540 W University Dr Ste 300, McKinney, TX 75071 · (214) 548-4394
- Coffee Nutz ↗ $
Independent coffee bar in a south McKinney strip center on S Custer Road, known for pour-overs alongside breakfast toasts and croissants.
6951 S Custer Rd Ste 500, McKinney, TX 75070 · (469) 678-5050
- Collective Coffee ↗ $
Downtown McKinney coffee shop near the McKinney Performing Arts Center, serving espresso drinks and house-baked pastries and hosting community events.
301 W Louisiana St, McKinney, TX 75069 · (469) 352-1040
- Dandy Donut $
Neighborhood donut shop on Virginia Parkway in west McKinney serving donuts, kolaches, croissants and coffee, open early mornings.
8901 Virginia Pkwy Ste 450, McKinney, TX 75071 · (214) 544-7777
- Ding Tea McKinney $
Franchise of the Taiwanese bubble tea brand, serving milk teas, fruit teas and boba drinks on W University Drive.
2050 W University Dr Ste 145, McKinney, TX 75071 · (214) 548-4236
- Donut Bliss on Eldorado ↗ $
Donut shop on Eldorado Parkway serving donuts, kolaches and bubble tea, open daily from 5am in the former Rosie's Donut Palace space.
6405 Eldorado Pkwy Ste 250, McKinney, TX 75070 · (972) 547-9640
- Donuts R More $
Small donut shop just off the downtown McKinney square, open early mornings through midday with donuts, kolaches and breakfast items.
101 N McDonald St Ste 101, McKinney, TX 75069 · (469) 352-0213
- Dreamy Desserts ↗
Storefront dessert shop serving homemade Mexican treats including churros, elote in a cup, mini pancakes and ice cream, plus custom cakes.
1105 N Tennessee St Ste 200, McKinney, TX 75069 · (972) 369-7943
- Duino Coffeehouse ↗ $
Independent coffeehouse on Stacy Road known for specialty espresso drinks, house-made syrups and pastries, with a study-friendly room.
7650 Stacy Rd Ste 200, McKinney, TX 75070 · (469) 424-0050
- Dutch Bros Coffee ↗
Drive-thru coffee chain with three McKinney locations, on W University Drive, N Custer Road and W Eldorado Parkway.
W University Dr · N Custer Rd · Eldorado Pkwy · permit since 2021 - Escape 360 Cafe ↗
Standalone plant-filled cafe on SH 121 serving specialty coffee, matcha, Thai-influenced dishes and artisan desserts, with a second location in Carrollton.
7540 State Hwy 121 Ste 100, McKinney, TX 75070 · (214) 618-0099
- Great American Cookies & Marble Slab Creamery ↗ $$
Co-branded Great American Cookies and Marble Slab Creamery store in the McKinney Ranch Parkway retail strip, selling cookie cakes and hand-mixed ice cream.
3750 McKinney Ranch Pkwy Ste 300, McKinney, TX 75070 · (469) 200-2315
- Feng Cha
McKinney store of the Feng Cha boba tea franchise on W University Drive, opened in late 2025.
4610 W University Dr Ste 120, McKinney, TX 75071
- Filtered ↗ $
Specialty coffee shop in downtown McKinney on E Louisiana Street, with espresso drinks, matcha and seasonal lattes plus coffee classes.
218 E Louisiana St, McKinney, TX 75069 · (469) 219-8300
- Hello Boba ↗
Family-owned bubble tea shop on N Coit Road serving hand-crafted teas, smoothies and frappes, with a second location in Allen.
260 N Coit Rd Ste 100, McKinney, TX 75071 · (214) 548-4066
- Handel's Homemade Ice Cream ↗
McKinney franchise of the Ohio-born Handel's Homemade Ice Cream, scooping small-batch ice cream made fresh on site daily.
4700 W Eldorado Pkwy Ste 210, McKinney, TX 75070 · (214) 548-4717
- Hillside Coffee Bar
Independent coffee shop in the Craig Ranch development pouring espresso, lattes and matcha drinks alongside bagels, sandwiches and baked goods.
7951 Collin McKinney Pkwy Ste 1580, McKinney, TX 75070
- Honey B Cafe - Boba Tea & Coffee $
Boba tea and coffee shop off S Central Expressway known for honey-flavored boba, plus Chinese snacks such as pork buns and dumplings.
3001 S Central Expy Ste 303, McKinney, TX 75070 · (469) 231-2660
- JP Donuts
Small family-run donut shop on W Eldorado Parkway, also serving sausage rolls and kolaches, open daily from 5am.
1720 W Eldorado Pkwy, McKinney, TX 75069 · (972) 548-7863
- Jamba ↗
McKinney outlet of the Jamba smoothie and juice chain, on W University Drive near Central Expressway; the only Jamba in the city.
1658 W University Dr, McKinney, TX 75069 · (469) 631-0305
- Ked's Ice Cream, Waffles & Crepes ↗
Incoming McKinney store of the Ked's Ice Cream chain on N Hardin Boulevard, serving premium ice cream, waffles, crepes and falooda; permitted in June 2026 and listed as an upcoming location by the brand.
2510 N Hardin Blvd Ste 600, McKinney, TX 75071
- King Donuts
Family-owned donut shop on S Lake Forest Drive turning out oversized specialty donuts, donut holes and Texas-style kolaches.
4180 S Lake Forest Dr Ste 400, McKinney, TX 75070 · (972) 369-0079
- Kolache Factory ↗ $
McKinney store of the Houston-founded Kolache Factory, baking savory and sweet kolaches, the only location in the city.
6451 W University Dr Ste 100, McKinney, TX 75071 · (469) 772-3123
- La Real Michoacana $
Paleteria and ice cream storefront on N McDonald Street serving Michoacan-style paletas, ice cream and Mexican snacks.
809 N McDonald St, McKinney, TX 75069 · (972) 542-6898
- Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii ↗ $
Hawaiian-themed coffee shop on S Central Expressway pouring 100% Kona and Hawaiian-grown coffee, espresso drinks and island lattes.
1301 S Central Expy, McKinney, TX 75070 · (469) 344-8129
- Miruku Creamery + Cafe ↗ $
Family-owned downtown creamery and cafe serving Japanese-inspired scratch-made soft serve and small-batch ice cream alongside matcha and Dalgona lattes.
207 N Kentucky St, McKinney, TX 75069 · (214) 548-5543
- Mom and Popcorn ↗
Downtown McKinney sweet shop selling dozens of gourmet popcorn flavors plus nostalgic candy, fudge and retro sodas.
215 E Louisiana St, McKinney, TX 75069 · (972) 542-7605
- 7 Brew Coffee ↗
Drive-thru coffee stand on W University Drive serving the 7 Brew menu of espresso drinks, energy drinks, smoothies and shakes; McKinney's only 7 Brew stand.
1510 W University Dr, McKinney, TX 75069
- Nekter Juice Bar ↗ $
Juice bar chain serving cold-pressed juices, smoothies and acai bowls, with two McKinney locations on W University Drive and Alma Road.
W University Dr · Alma Rd · permit since 2025 - Nirad Bubble Scoop
5160 Collin McKinney Pkwy Ste 100, McKinney, TX 75070
- Nothing Bundt Cakes ↗ $$
Bakery chain specializing in bundt cakes and bundtlets in a range of flavors, with a single McKinney location on W Eldorado Parkway.
2110 W Eldorado Pkwy Ste 104, McKinney, TX 75070 · (469) 952-5800
- Ogi's European Bakery and Deli ↗ $
European bakery and deli baking sourdough and rye breads, house-made sausages and cakes from a European-trained chef, plus Reubens and soups.
1651 Eldorado Pkwy Ste 108, McKinney, TX 75069 · (972) 548-9594
- Ortaya Coffee & Matcha
Coffee and matcha bar on the historic downtown McKinney square, open since June 2026.
110 N Tennessee St, McKinney, TX 75069
- Shipley Do-Nuts ↗ $
Shipley Do-Nuts franchise in the Shoppes at Virginia center, listed on Shipley's official store locator, with doors open at 5am for donuts and kolaches.
3801 Virginia Pkwy Bldg A Ste 600, McKinney, TX 75071 · (682) 432-5229
- Shin's Donut Palace $
Family-run donut shop in the Eldorado Parkway strip center west of Custer Road, operating since 2018.
5100 Eldorado Pkwy Ste 109, McKinney, TX 75070 · (972) 569-9038
- Smoothie King ↗ chain
Smoothie and protein-shake chain with two McKinney stores, on Eldorado Parkway and W University Drive.
W University Dr · permit since 2024 - Starbucks ↗ chain
The Seattle coffee chain runs a dozen company-operated cafes inside McKinney city limits, across Virginia Parkway, Eldorado Parkway, Central Expressway, Hardin, Craig, McDonald, University, Collin McKinney Parkway, Coit and SH 121.
Virginia Pkwy · N Hardin Blvd · Eldorado Pkwy · Craig Dr · S McDonald St · University Dr · Collin McKinney Pkwy · S State Highway 121 · permit since 2004 - Stella's Ice Cream ↗
Texas outpost of the Idaho-founded Stella's Ice Cream franchise, open since August 2025 with a new rotating flavor each week.
4590 W University Dr Ste 220, McKinney, TX 75071 · (972) 212-5580
- Summer Moon Coffee ↗ $
Austin-founded wood-fired coffee franchise on W University Drive, known for its Moon Milk lattes.
6091 W University Dr Ste 100, McKinney, TX 75071 · (469) 947-9219
- Sweet Paris Creperie & Cafe ↗
Houston-founded creperie serving sweet and savory crepes plus brunch, coffee and desserts, in the West Grove center on W University Drive.
8701 W University Dr Ste 100, McKinney, TX 75071 · (214) 778-3800
- Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea Craig Ranch ↗ $$
Franchise location of the Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea cafe chain in the Craig Ranch development, serving specialty coffee, loose-leaf and bubble teas, pastries and light lunch items.
4701 S Custer Rd Ste 500, McKinney, TX 75070 · (972) 369-7830
- T.C. Shaved Ice $
Fixed drive-through shaved ice stand on S McDonald Street serving raspas, snow cones, mangonadas and Latin snacks such as elote en vaso.
812 S McDonald St, McKinney, TX 75069 · (214) 535-4536
- Donut Box
Family-run donut shop in the retail strip on N Coit Road, known for cronuts, cinnamon rolls and character-shaped donuts.
210 N Coit Rd Ste 240, McKinney, TX 75071 · (469) 714-0891
- The Donut Kitchen $
Independent donut shop on Virginia Parkway at Stonebridge, making handmade donuts including cronuts, apple fritters and gluten-free donuts made to order, plus breakfast tacos.
7250 Virginia Pkwy Ste 140, McKinney, TX 75071 · (214) 592-0088
- Tropical Smoothie Cafe ↗
National smoothie-and-cafe chain with two McKinney locations, on W University Drive and S Custer Road, serving fruit smoothies plus wraps and flatbreads.
S Custer Rd · W University Dr · permit since 2018 - Ugly Mug Coffee House ↗
Independent coffee house in the Stonebridge Ranch area serving custom coffee, tea and Red Bull refreshers plus smoothies, bagels and kolaches, opened in 2025 in the former Muggzie's Coffee House space.
2801 S Stonebridge Dr Ste 101, McKinney, TX 75070 · (972) 369-7237
- White Box Roastery ↗
Third-wave specialty coffee shop and roaster in the historic McKinney Cotton Mill just off downtown, open since July 2023, roasting single-origin beans and serving signature lattes.
610 Elm St Ste 1340, McKinney, TX 75069 · (469) 907-4009
- Aha Donuts
Neighborhood donut shop in the Stacy Road center serving fresh donuts, kolaches and coffee, open early each morning.
7500 Stacy Rd Ste 120, McKinney, TX 75070 · (214) 548-5309
- Amoré Lounge Cafe & Hookah ↗
Family-owned downtown cafe and hookah lounge serving espresso drinks, desserts and ice cream, open afternoons until midnight and later on weekends.
301 E Virginia St #102, McKinney, TX 75069 · (469) 714-0004
- Sugar Ice Cream & Waffles $$
Late-night dessert cafe in Craig Ranch serving Arabic-style rolled ice cream, fresh waffles, lava cake and smoothies.
4701 S Custer Rd Ste 350, McKinney, TX 75070 · (972) 369-7898
- Benny's Bagels
McKinney location of the Dallas-area Benny's Bagels, serving old-school boiled-and-baked bagels, spreads and breakfast sandwiches on Eldorado Parkway.
5100 Eldorado Pkwy Ste 104, McKinney, TX 75070 · (972) 540-7707
- Best Donuts
Independent walk-in donut shop on S McDonald Street south of downtown McKinney, with pickup and delivery.
902 S McDonald St Ste 100, McKinney, TX 75069 · (972) 547-4514
- Cinnaholic ↗ $
Vegan bakery franchise known for build-your-own cinnamon rolls, open since November 2025 in the SH 121 corridor.
8930 State Highway 121 Ste 570, McKinney, TX 75070 · (214) 842-8172
- Diamond Pastry ↗
Sourdough-focused retail bakery opened in 2026, specializing in authentic sourdough croissants and pastries, with wholesale pricing available.
4100 S Ridge Rd Unit 100, McKinney, TX 75070 · (214) 471-4275
- Dunkin' ↗ chain
Coffee-and-donut chain with six locations inside McKinney city limits, on S Custer Road, Virginia Parkway, W Eldorado Parkway, W University Drive, Stacy Road and inside the McKinney Ranch Parkway Walmart.
Redbud Blvd · McKinney Ranch Pkwy · permit since 2025 - Einstein Bros. Bagels ↗
National bagel, coffee and breakfast-sandwich chain with two McKinney stores, on W University Drive and S Custer Road.
W University Dr · permit since 2023 - Everbowl ↗
Acai bowl and smoothie franchise on S Custer Road in south McKinney, listed as open on the brand's location directory.
3009 S Custer Rd Ste 150, McKinney, TX 75070 · (214) 842-8082
- Happymix Creperie ↗
Creperie on the downtown McKinney square serving sweet and savory crepes, smoothies and matcha drinks.
113 S Tennessee St, McKinney, TX 75069 · (972) 632-3168
- La Madeleine ↗ bar
French bakery and cafe chain serving pastries, soups, salads and country French entrees; the only McKinney location.
3625 W University Dr Ste 200, McKinney, TX 75071 · (469) 581-1300
- La Table De Sophia
Independent full-service restaurant in the Virginia Parkway retail center, open since March 2026 with a full bar.
6851 Virginia Pkwy Ste 300, McKinney, TX 75071
- Mary's Mountain Cookies ↗
Franchise cookie shop on the downtown McKinney square selling oversized baked-to-order cookies.
107 W Louisiana St, McKinney, TX 75069 · (469) 625-1784
- McKinney's Sweet Spot
120 W Louisiana St, McKinney, TX 75069
- Paris Baguette ↗
Korean-founded French-style bakery cafe serving pastries, cakes, sandwiches and coffee; the McKinney store on US 380 opened in February 2026.
4660 W University Dr Ste 310, McKinney, TX 75071 · (214) 310-4040
- R&B Tea
Taiwanese bubble tea franchise serving brewed teas, milk teas and fresh-fruit drinks on Virginia Parkway, opened in 2024.
2761 Virginia Pkwy Ste 400, McKinney, TX 75071 · (214) 548-5829
- Swig ↗ $
Drive-thru soda shop chain known for dirty sodas, refreshers and cookies, with two McKinney stores on Eldorado Parkway and W University Drive.
Eldorado Pkwy · W University Dr · permit since 2023 - Sugar Rush
2950 Craig Dr Ste 302, McKinney, TX 75072
- Sugar Rush Donuts
Independent donut shop on S Custer Road open early mornings, known for character-shaped donuts, jumbo jalapeno donuts and mochi donuts; separately owned from the Sugar Rush on Craig Drive.
1550 S Custer Rd Ste 200, McKinney, TX 75072 · (469) 325-4968
- The Dolly Llama ↗
McKinney store of the Los Angeles-based waffle-and-ice-cream franchise on Stacy Road, serving waffles, ice cream and shakes.
5100 Stacy Rd Ste 800, McKinney, TX 75070 · (214) 548-4245
- Happy Donuts $
Early-morning donut shop on Virginia Parkway known for cinnamon rolls, apple fritters and kolaches, opening at 5am.
2741 Virginia Pkwy Ste 300, McKinney, TX 75071 · (972) 542-7165
- Parlor Doughnuts ↗ $
Franchised Parlor Doughnuts storefront in the Stacy Road shopping center, serving the chain's layered doughnuts plus coffee and breakfast items.
5100 Stacy Rd Ste 950, McKinney, TX 75070 · (214) 856-4052
- Vitality Bowls ↗
Superfood cafe on W University Drive serving acai bowls, smoothies and juices, plus salads, wraps and grain bowls.
3610 W University Dr Ste 100, McKinney, TX 75071 · (469) 714-0800
- Yonutz ↗ $
McKinney location of the Yonutz franchise on S Custer Road, combining made-to-order warm donuts with soft-serve and toppings.
4051 S Custer Rd Ste 1170, McKinney, TX 75070 · (214) 548-4089
Other (10)
- Reggae Jerk Grill ↗ bar $$
Jamaican restaurant and bar in the Custer Road shopping center serving jerk dishes, island-inspired cocktails and a sizable vegan and vegetarian selection.
7001 S Custer Rd Ste 600, McKinney, TX 75070 · (972) 332-8294
- Arepas by Perla ↗
Venezuelan storefront in the Stonebridge Drive center serving made-to-order arepas, cachapas, empanadas and tequenos.
3751 S Stonebridge Dr Ste 400, McKinney, TX 75070 · (214) 548-5315
- Els Patisserie Investments N Central Expy · permit since 2024
- Aashritha Investments Virginia Pkwy · permit since 2025
- Bswh - McKinney Heart Screener Program 19172 W University Dr · permit since 2020
- Bswh - McKinney Screener Program 19173 W University Dr · permit since 2020
- Mabel's African Cuisine & Bar ↗ bar $$
West African restaurant and full bar on W Stacy Road serving jollof rice, egusi, efo riro and asun goat meat, with dine-in and catering.
5200 W Stacy Rd Ste 100, McKinney, TX 75070 · (214) 548-5631
- Stefania's Empanadas ↗
Argentine empanada shop and cafe in the Independence Parkway strip center, the founder's first permanent brick-and-mortar location, opened in 2025.
1800 S Independence Pkwy Ste 110, McKinney, TX 75072 · (469) 515-7899
- Tad Ilios
210 N Custer Rd Ste 130, McKinney, TX 75071
- The Hills Country Club at Stonebridge Ranch ↗
Private member country club on Glen Oaks Drive, the Hills-course half of The Clubs of Stonebridge Ranch, with member dining and bar service.
5901 Glen Oaks Dr, McKinney, TX 75072 · (972) 529-5991
Food Trucks & Trailers (68)
- 9th Island Revel Foods Cross Point Rd · permit since 2019
- Ala Dallaspuramloo W University Dr · permit since 2025
- Antojitos Vicky W University Dr · permit since 2026
- Baur & Burgers Leslie Ln · permit since 2025
- Bear And The Bea Jacobs Dr · permit since 2026
- Betthat Lodgestone Dr · permit since 2026
- Big Thirsty's Beverage Company W University Dr · permit since 2025
- Bored Coffee Dupont Dr · permit since 2025
- Cch Holiday Sales Adriatic Pkwy · permit since 2014
- Chicago Kidd S Custer Rd Apt 3507 · permit since 2025
- Chop & Flame Alma Rd · permit since 2026
- Coco's Croffles Dempsey Dr · permit since 2024
- Crave The Shave Matador Dr · permit since 2021
- Dallaspuram Dhaba N Custer Rd · permit since 2025
- Dippin Dots Pecan Place Dr · permit since 2022
- Dragonball Tea Griffin St · permit since 2023
- Driaa's Water Ice Heritage Palms Trl · permit since 2026
- Eleo's Pizza E University Dr · permit since 2023
- Elotes Dona Carmen N McDonald St · permit since 2017
- Everardo Anton W University Dr · permit since 2011
- Flame Hibachi Ridgeback Dr · permit since 2024
- Food Junction Baxter Well Rd · permit since 2026
- Frankie's Delights Pebble Ridge Dr · permit since 2025
- Fry Pies County Road 330 · permit since 2025
- Funky Munky W Virginia St · permit since 2023
- Gabriel Alejandro Contreras Sr McKinney Ranch Pkwy Apt 1306 · permit since 2025
- Golconda Xpress Indian Food Truck Texas Trl · Virginia Pkwy · permit since 2026
- Hakunam County Road 317 · permit since 2022
- Hilda Mayfield Silverado Trl · permit since 2026
- Hobys Coffee And Company Blue Skies Dr · permit since 2024
- Homebound Coffee Company County Road 202 · permit since 2026
- Hyderabad Express Food Truck W University Dr · permit since 2026
- Jairamkibandi Settlement Way · permit since 2024
- Josephines Soul Kitchen E University Dr · permit since 2024
- Jummar Eldorado Pkwy · permit since 2026
- Kiki's Snowy Crunch Treats Wild Goose Ln · permit since 2026
- Kona Ice Cream Torreya Dr · permit since 2025
- Laffeh Falafel & Shawarma S Custer Rd Apt 6309 · permit since 2024
- Locally Owned Regal Rd · permit since 2022
- Magical Li's Night Sky Dr · permit since 2024
- Mawa Bandi S Bridgefarmer Rd · permit since 2024
- Medianest Solutions Irene Dr · permit since 2025
- Moliendo Coffee Pioneer Dr · permit since 2023
- New Limits Legacy Coyote Pass Trl · permit since 2021
- Papa's Porridge Kinglet Ct · permit since 2025
- Pioneer Pup Company Hideaway Rd · permit since 2025
- Pop Shop Texas General Bond Ct · permit since 2023
- Poultry Guys Green Heron Dr · permit since 2024
- Rav Lonestar N Custer Rd · permit since 2025
- Saniyu23 Outpost Trl · permit since 2025
- Seinyaa Kitchen E University Dr · permit since 2026
- Shavechef Hoover Dr · permit since 2024
- Shorty's Autentico Corn And Tacos Cedar Crest Dr · Powerhouse · permit since 2020
- Sir Frank's Fancy Dog And Sausage Truck N Church St · permit since 2017
- Snowie To Go W University Dr · permit since 2019
- Spider Food Services Audubon Dr · permit since 2026
- Spoons Cafe On Wheels E Louisiana St · permit since 2015
- Taqueria La Bendicion E University Dr · permit since 2016
- Tasty Roots Tacos N McDonald St · permit since 2025
- The 12th House Piedras Lanzar Dr · permit since 2026
- The Baking Window Adriatic Pkwy Apt 2332 · permit since 2024
- The Doughminican W University Dr · permit since 2026
- The Guava Tree N Church St · permit since 2011
- The Real Fair Foods E University Dr · permit since 2024
- Thirsty Hype S Ridge Rd Apt 534 · permit since 2026
- Treat Fleat Pebblecreek Dr · permit since 2025
- Twisted Tails Crawfish S Bridgefarmer Rd · permit since 2021
- Whip And Treats Fairfax Ct · permit since 2023
Bars, Pubs & Nightlife (137)
- 11/17 Bar
- A Roma Italian Kitchen Bar
- Barrio Tacos+Tequila+Whiskey Bar
- Chilito Rojo Bar
- Cinemark McKinney Xd14 Bar
- Clubhouse Indoor Golf Bar
- Dempsey's Place Bar
Downtown McKinney bar on E Louisiana Street serving beer and wine, run by the same owners as The Celt Irish Pub.
310 E Louisiana St, McKinney, TX 75069
- El Pollo Alegre Bar
- El Rincon Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar Bar
- Events At East Bar
- Ghazal Lounge Lounge
Hookah lounge and bar in the S Custer Road center, with a full mixed-beverage license.
4051 S Custer Rd Ste 1110, McKinney, TX 75070
- Golisoda Bar
- Jalapenos Mexican Grill Bar & Grill
Long-running Tex-Mex restaurant and bar on W University Drive, permitted since 2006.
1502 W University Dr, McKinney, TX 75069
- Life Time Bar
- Moviehouse & Eatery Bar
- Round Table Pizza Bar
- Spoons Cafe Bar
- The Brass Tap Bar
McKinney location of the craft-beer bar franchise on W University Drive, pouring a large draft and bottle list alongside shareable pub food.
4030 W University Dr Ste 100, McKinney, TX 75071
- The Cipher Lounge Lounge
- The Comedy Arena Bar
- The Rook Bar members only
Private members' club in Adriatica Village built around live music, with a full bar, pairing dinners, comedy and trivia.
6952 Mediterranean Dr, McKinney, TX 75072
- The Vibe House Kitchen & Cocktails Cocktail Bar
- Toast To Toast Bar
- Touchmark At Emerald Lake Bar
- Tournament Players Club At Craig Ranch Club
- Westridge Golf Course Bar
- 19 Degrees Sports Bar & Grill Bars & Nightlife + full bar
Sports bar and grill inside the Children's Health StarCenter ice rink in Craig Ranch, serving the hockey community since 2015, one of three 19 Degrees locations inside Dallas Stars StarCenters.
6993 Stars Ave, McKinney, TX 75070
- 2 Crazy Guys Restaurant & Bar Bars & Nightlife + full bar
Sports bar and grill on Eldorado Parkway with pool tables and big-screen TVs, serving pub fare alongside a full bar.
1751 Eldorado Pkwy Ste 310, McKinney, TX 75069 · (469) 714-0044
- 51 Rainbow Indian Grill & Momo House Asian + full bar $
Halal-certified Indian, Himalayan and Nepali restaurant on McKinney Ranch Parkway, known for steamed and fried momos, biryani, butter chicken and tandoori dishes.
5151 McKinney Ranch Pkwy Ste 110, McKinney, TX 75070 · (214) 842-8060
- 54th Street Restaurant & Drafthouse American + full bar
Location of the Kansas City-based 54th Street chain, serving scratch-made American bar-and-grill fare with up to 54 draft beers and a full bar.
3645 W University Dr, McKinney, TX 75071 · (469) 293-1954
- Anamia's Tex-Mex Tex-Mex + full bar
McKinney location of the DFW Tex-Mex mini-chain known for made-from-scratch salsa, fajitas and margaritas.
1821 N Lake Forest Dr Ste 100, McKinney, TX 75071 · (214) 385-2700
- Applebee's American + full bar chain
Single McKinney location of the casual-dining chain on W University Drive, serving burgers, ribs, salads and a full bar.
1820 W University Dr, McKinney, TX 75069 · (972) 562-8016
- Arcade 92 Bars & Nightlife + full bar
Retro arcade bar in downtown McKinney with more than 100 freeplay video and pinball machines plus a full bar and kitchen.
305 E Virginia St Ste 103, McKinney, TX 75069
- Birdcall Chicken + full bar
Texas outpost of the Denver-based Birdcall chain, serving all-natural fried and grilled chicken sandwiches, breakfast burritos and salads, one of only two Texas locations.
4702 W University Dr, McKinney, TX 75071 · (469) 307-5770
- Blue Goose Cantina Tex-Mex + full bar
McKinney outpost of the Dallas-born Tex-Mex chain, open on N Central Expressway since 2013 with fajitas, tamales and its signature margaritas.
2020 N Central Expy, McKinney, TX 75070 · (214) 491-1689
- Bob's Steak & Chop House Steakhouse + full bar
USDA Prime steakhouse at TPC Craig Ranch on SH 121, with an extensive wine list, an on-site cigar bar and the chain's signature glazed carrot.
7220 State Highway 121, McKinney, TX 75070 · (972) 838-1955
- Broken Yolk Cafe Diner + full bar
McKinney location of the San Diego-founded breakfast and brunch chain, in the District 121 development on Alma Road, serving skillets, benedicts and pancakes.
6651 Alma Rd Ste 250, McKinney, TX 75070 · (972) 332-8188
- Cajun Fish Grill Seafood + full bar $
Family-run Cajun seafood spot on Eldorado Parkway billing itself as a fusion of French and Louisiana flavors, with blackened grouper, grilled redfish and po'boys.
2960 W Eldorado Pkwy Ste 5, McKinney, TX 75070 · (214) 548-5302
- Cavalli Pizza Italian + full bar $$
McKinney location of the Cavalli Pizza Neapolitan mini-chain, open on Virginia Parkway since September 2025.
6851 Virginia Pkwy Ste 105, McKinney, TX 75071
- Centro On The Square American + full bar
Locally owned restaurant on the downtown McKinney square serving seasonal American plates with an Italian influence, including scratch-made fresh pasta.
112 E Louisiana St Ste A, McKinney, TX 75069 · (214) 548-4252
- Cesar's Mexican Grill Tex-Mex + full bar $
Small family-run Tex-Mex restaurant at Eldorado Parkway and Hardin Boulevard, serving hand-made Mexican plates with a weekday happy hour and frozen margaritas.
4150 W Eldorado Pkwy Ste 500, McKinney, TX 75070 · (469) 422-6347
- Cheba Hut Deli + full bar $
McKinney store of the cannabis-themed toasted-subs chain, open since July 2025 with a full bar.
4610 W University Dr Ste 160, McKinney, TX 75071
- Chepa's Mexican Grill Tex-Mex + full bar
Tex-Mex kitchen in a strip center just off W Stacy Road, serving birria tacos, enchiladas verdes, fajitas and sopapillas with a small bar and patio; one of three Chepa's locations alongside Allen and Colleyville.
7500 W Stacy Rd Ste 150, McKinney, TX 75070 · (214) 548-4629
- Chili's American + full bar chain $$
Grill-and-bar chain with two McKinney locations, on N Central Expressway and S Custer Road.
N Central Expy · S Custer Rd · W University Dr · permit since 2007 - Chipotle Tex-Mex + full bar chain $
Fast-casual burrito chain with five locations inside McKinney city limits, three along the US 380 corridor plus Craig Drive and Eldorado Parkway.
W University Dr · Craig Dr · Eldorado Pkwy · permit since 2006 - ChopSports Sports Garage Bars & Nightlife + full bar
Sports bar and grill in the HUB 121 entertainment district off SH 121, with game screens, a billiards room and bar food, open since 2021.
7560 State Highway 121 Ste 150, McKinney, TX 75070 · (214) 618-1004
- Ciccio Trattoria Italian + full bar $$
Italian trattoria and wine bar on Eldorado Parkway known for handmade pasta, lobster ravioli and gnocchi with short ribs.
7901 Eldorado Pkwy Ste 155, McKinney, TX 75070 · (214) 592-8648
- Cocktail Creamery Cafe + full bar $$
Boozy ice cream shop a block off the historic downtown McKinney square, with a full cocktail bar, lounge and live music, plus vegan sorbets.
205 E Virginia St, McKinney, TX 75069 · (469) 534-3403
- Cotton Patch Cafe American + full bar $$
Texas home-cooking chain on the US 75 frontage in McKinney, serving chicken-fried steak, burgers, soups and peach cobbler.
1925 N Central Expy Ste 480, McKinney, TX 75070 · (972) 542-0204
- Cristina's Mexican Restaurant Tex-Mex + full bar $$
McKinney location of the DFW-area family Tex-Mex chain, operating at this address since 2005.
2811 Craig Dr Ste 110, McKinney, TX 75072 · (214) 544-2800
- Daddy's Tacos Tex-Mex + full bar
Small counter-service taqueria in a strip center on S Independence Parkway, open since 2016 and licensed to serve alcohol.
1800 S Independence Pkwy Ste 120, McKinney, TX 75072
- Dave & Buster's Bars & Nightlife + full bar
Large arcade-and-sports-bar restaurant that opened in 2026 on the W University Drive retail corridor, pairing a video game midway with a full kitchen and bar.
4064 W University Dr, McKinney, TX 75071
- Delaney's Irish Pub & Restaurant Bars & Nightlife + full bar
Neighborhood Irish pub and restaurant in an Eldorado Parkway retail strip, open since 2015 and among McKinney's top venues by alcohol sales.
6150 Eldorado Pkwy Ste 120, McKinney, TX 75070
- Eggcited Brunch House Diner + full bar
Brunch and breakfast restaurant on W University Drive, open since 2024, serving omelettes, grits and a rotating specialty drink menu.
7200 W University Dr Ste 190, McKinney, TX 75071 · (214) 548-4327
- Eggsquisite Cafe Diner + full bar $
Breakfast and brunch cafe on W University Drive serving omelettes, crepes and classic American morning plates, with a sister location in Allen.
2058 W University Dr Ste 800, McKinney, TX 75071 · (469) 796-5007
- El Fenix Tex-Mex + full bar
McKinney location of El Fenix, the Dallas-founded Tex-Mex chain that dates to 1918, on S Central Expressway.
3450 S Central Expy, McKinney, TX 75070
- El Juarez Restaurant Tex-Mex + full bar
Longtime family-run Tex-Mex restaurant on E Louisiana Street just east of downtown McKinney, permitted since 2003.
311 E Louisiana St, McKinney, TX 75069
- El Mejor Mexican Kitchen + Cantina Tex-Mex + full bar
Chef-driven Tex-Mex restaurant in Historic Downtown McKinney with a full bar and an in-house coffee bar, serving enchiladas, brisket and fish tacos plus weekend brunch.
119 W Virginia St Ste 100, McKinney, TX 75069 · (214) 216-6693
- Elysium Club Bars & Nightlife + full bar
Bar and nightlife venue in the HUB 121 area, operating since January 2025 in the suite previously occupied by Black Rabbit Social.
7550 S State Highway 121 Ste 100, McKinney, TX 75070
- Ernesto's Fine Mexican Food Tex-Mex + full bar
Family-run Tex-Mex restaurant on N Custer Road in west McKinney, permitted since 2011.
1521 N Custer Rd Ste 3000, McKinney, TX 75071
- Fish N' Tails Oyster Bar Seafood + full bar $
McKinney outpost of the DFW Fish N' Tails Oyster Bar mini-chain, serving oysters, crawfish and fried seafood on N Central Expressway.
1310 N Central Expy, McKinney, TX 75070 · (214) 548-4323
- Fontina Ristorante Italian + full bar
Italian restaurant just off the historic downtown McKinney square, serving handmade pasta and modern Italian dishes with a full bar.
216 E Virginia St, McKinney, TX 75069 · (214) 842-8527
- Foxiis Restaurant & Grill American + full bar
Scratch-kitchen American restaurant a block off the downtown McKinney square, known for chicken fried chicken, catfish and steak frites plus a full cocktail bar, open since 2018 with a sister location in Murphy.
301 E Virginia St #103, McKinney, TX 75069 · (469) 907-1172
- Fuzzy's Taco Shop Tex-Mex + full bar chain $
Baja-style taco shop open daily from breakfast tacos through late night, with margaritas and a patio; the only Fuzzy's still operating inside McKinney.
3190 S Central Expy Ste 570, McKinney, TX 75070 · (214) 310-1725
- Genghis Grill - The Mongolian Stir Fry Asian + full bar
Build-your-own Mongolian stir-fry chain location on W Eldorado Parkway where diners pick proteins, vegetables, sauces and a starch for a wok-grilled bowl.
1920 W Eldorado Pkwy Ste 400, McKinney, TX 75069 · (214) 585-4745
- Gloria's Latin Cuisine Tex-Mex + full bar
McKinney location of the Dallas-based Gloria's Latin Cuisine chain, serving Salvadoran specialties and Tex-Mex plates with a full bar and salsa nights.
3635 W University Dr, McKinney, TX 75071
- Harvest at the Masonic American + full bar $$
Farm-to-table restaurant on the downtown McKinney square serving seasonal New American plates from local farms and ranches, now in the historic Masonic building on N Kentucky Street.
215 N Kentucky St, McKinney, TX 75069 · (214) 726-0251
- Hashtag India Asian + full bar $$
Indian restaurant on W University Drive serving mandis, biryanis, Indo-Chinese dishes and South Indian breakfast, with a full bar.
3510 W University Dr Ste 100, McKinney, TX 75071 · (945) 274-8444
- Hideaway Pizza Italian + full bar
McKinney location of the Oklahoma-founded Hideaway Pizza chain, open on N Hardin Boulevard since July 2024 with a full bar and outdoor seating.
2101 N Hardin Blvd, McKinney, TX 75071 · (945) 270-1777
- Hopdoddy Burger Bar American + full bar
Chef-driven burger bar in the West Grove center on US 380, serving griddled burgers, hand-cut fries, shakes and craft cocktails, opened in fall 2025.
8565 W University Dr Ste 100, McKinney, TX 75071 · (945) 800-2888
- King Pot Asian + full bar
Asian hot pot and Korean BBQ restaurant offering dual-flavor broths plus tableside grilling, operating since mid-2024 with a full bar.
159 S Central Expy, McKinney, TX 75070
- Kura Revolving Sushi Bar Asian + full bar
McKinney location of the national Kura conveyor-belt sushi chain, open on W University Drive since spring 2025.
8585 W University Dr Ste 150, McKinney, TX 75071
- Kyoto Sushi & Hibachi Bar Asian + full bar
Japanese sushi and hibachi restaurant on N Hardin Boulevard, open since 2022 with a full bar.
1620 N Hardin Blvd Ste 1200, McKinney, TX 75071
- La Madeleine Cafe + full bar
French bakery and cafe chain serving pastries, soups, salads and country French entrees; the only McKinney location.
3625 W University Dr Ste 200, McKinney, TX 75071 · (469) 581-1300
- Layered Diner + full bar
All-day brunch restaurant on the historic downtown McKinney square, known for mimosas and patio seating, operating since 2017.
111 E Virginia St, McKinney, TX 75069 · (972) 542-6317
- Local Yocal BBQ & Grill BBQ + full bar
Downtown McKinney barbecue-and-steak restaurant tied to the Local Yocal Farm to Market butcher shop, sourcing its own beef, with a full bar.
350 E Louisiana St, McKinney, TX 75069 · (469) 225-0800
- Loyo Burger American + full bar $
Burger counter a block off the downtown McKinney square, serving burgers and tater tots on a dog-friendly patio.
216 W Virginia St Ste 102, McKinney, TX 75069 · (469) 942-8038
- Mabel's African Cuisine & Bar Other + full bar $$
West African restaurant and full bar on W Stacy Road serving jollof rice, egusi, efo riro and asun goat meat, with dine-in and catering.
5200 W Stacy Rd Ste 100, McKinney, TX 75070 · (214) 548-5631
- Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers Italian + full bar
Stone-baked specialty pizza chain in historic downtown McKinney, serving craft beer, cocktails, calzones and hoagies.
218 E Louisiana St, McKinney, TX 75069 · (972) 548-2800
- Mesas Mexican Grill Tex-Mex + full bar $
Sit-down Tex-Mex and Mexican restaurant on Eldorado Parkway near Lake Forest, serving enchiladas, fajitas and lunch specials with complimentary chips and bean dip.
7820 Eldorado Pkwy Ste 160, McKinney, TX 75070 · (469) 617-3090
- Mi Cocina Tex-Mex + full bar $$
Tex-Mex restaurant and bar in the District 121 development on Alma Road, part of the Dallas-based Mi Cocina chain.
6721 Alma Rd, McKinney, TX 75070 · (469) 545-1700
- Mirage Lounge Bars & Nightlife + full bar
Hookah lounge on McKinney Ranch Parkway with a full bar and a food menu.
3750 McKinney Ranch Pkwy Ste 100, McKinney, TX 75070
- Moonrise Lake Lounge Asian + full bar $$$
Modern Indian fine-dining restaurant and lounge in McKinney's Adriatica Village, open since early 2026, with a tandoor menu, biryani, coastal curries and private dining.
6601 Mediterranean Dr Ste 6101, McKinney, TX 75072 · (972) 369-7538
- Oak & Stone American + full bar
Florida-based craft kitchen that opened its first Texas location in McKinney in May 2026, serving burgers, wood-fired pizza and shareable plates alongside a roughly 50-tap self-pour wall.
8575 W University Dr Ste 150, McKinney, TX 75071 · (469) 422-6513
- Olive Garden Italian + full bar chain
The only Olive Garden inside McKinney city limits, on the northbound US 75 access road near US 380.
1700 N Central Expy, McKinney, TX 75070
- Page 3 Eatery Asian + full bar
Indian restaurant on SH 121 serving Mumbai street food such as vada pav and pav bhaji alongside tandoori plates, curries and biryanis, with a full bar.
7560 S State Highway 121 Ste 100, McKinney, TX 75070 · (214) 618-0024
- Petra Fresh Mexican Bistro Tex-Mex + full bar
Independent Mexican restaurant on US 380 in west McKinney, open since 2018 with a full bar.
7200 W University Dr Ste 100, McKinney, TX 75071
- Pie Tap Italian + full bar
Wood-fired pizza restaurant and bar in the District 121 development on Alma Road, part of a small Dallas-area group.
6701 Alma Rd Ste 100, McKinney, TX 75070
- Razzoo's Seafood + full bar $$
Cajun chain restaurant at Craig Crossing on S Central Expressway, serving boiled crawfish, fried seafood, gumbo and jambalaya with a full bar.
3270 S Central Expy, McKinney, TX 75070 · (469) 547-6130
- Reggae Jerk Grill Other + full bar $$
Jamaican restaurant and bar in the Custer Road shopping center serving jerk dishes, island-inspired cocktails and a sizable vegan and vegetarian selection.
7001 S Custer Rd Ste 600, McKinney, TX 75070 · (972) 332-8294
- Rick's Chophouse Steakhouse + full bar $$$
Steakhouse inside the historic Grand Hotel on the downtown McKinney square, serving steaks and seafood with Southern influences plus a Sunday buffet brunch.
107 N Kentucky St, McKinney, TX 75069 · (214) 726-9251
- Rivera's Salva Tex-Mex Tex-Mex + full bar
Family-run Salvadoran and Tex-Mex restaurant on N Tennessee Street since 2016, known for pupusas alongside enchiladas and carne asada.
1321 N Tennessee St Ste 100, McKinney, TX 75069 · (214) 548-4616
- Rockfish Seafood Grill Seafood + full bar $$
Casual seafood and Cajun restaurant on S Central Expressway, still open despite the chain's contraction elsewhere.
2780 S Central Expy, McKinney, TX 75070 · (972) 542-2223
- Saltgrass Steak House Steakhouse + full bar $$
Texas steakhouse chain location in the Eldorado Plaza area off US 75, serving steaks, seafood and chicken-fried entrees, open since 2001.
2801 Craig Dr, McKinney, TX 75072 · (972) 529-2200
- San Miguel Grill Tex-Mex + full bar $
Family-run Tex-Mex and interior-Mexican restaurant on US 380, in McKinney since 1992, with a rotating seasonal menu inspired by San Miguel de Allende.
506 W University Dr, McKinney, TX 75069 · (972) 548-2345
- Shogun Hibachi & Sushi Asian + full bar $$
Japanese steakhouse on N Central Expressway with teppanyaki tables, a sushi bar and full liquor service, operating at this address since the mid-2000s.
1230 N Central Expy, McKinney, TX 75070 · (972) 529-9900
- Shorty's Coneys and Cocktails American + full bar
Downtown McKinney restaurant and bar just off the courthouse square, serving coneys, smash burgers and sandwiches with a full bar, opened in early 2026.
109 N Kentucky St, McKinney, TX 75069
- Shun by Yama Sushi Asian + full bar $$
Japanese izakaya and sushi bar in the District 121 development at Craig Ranch, serving sushi, sashimi and Japanese entrees with a full bar.
6651 Alma Rd Ste 200, McKinney, TX 75070 · (972) 332-8091
- Spoon + Fork Thai Kitchen Asian + full bar
Thai restaurant on US 380 in west McKinney, one of four Spoon + Fork locations in Texas, serving curries, noodle dishes and Thai standards.
3905 W University Dr Ste 500, McKinney, TX 75071 · (972) 547-0436
- Sugarbacon Proper Kitchen American + full bar
Chef-driven modern American restaurant with Southern influences a block off the downtown McKinney square, serving dinner nightly plus weekend brunch.
216 W Virginia St Ste 101, McKinney, TX 75069 · (469) 631-0075
- Super Shack American + full bar
Full-service restaurant and bar on S Central Expressway operating since 2017 with a full mixed-beverage license.
2901 S Central Expy, McKinney, TX 75070
- Tacos Los Chanos Tex-Mex + full bar
Family-run taqueria in a strip center on Industrial Boulevard serving street-style tacos, flautas, pambazos, burritos and enchiladas.
345 Industrial Blvd Ste D, McKinney, TX 75069 · (972) 357-1796
- Tailgaters Sports Bar & Grill Bars & Nightlife + full bar
McKinney outpost of the DFW-area Tailgaters sports-bar chain, with 20-plus big screens, a wide draft and cocktail list, wings and live music.
4150 Eldorado Pkwy Ste 800, McKinney, TX 75070 · (972) 547-9779
- Tantra Asian + full bar $$$
Modern Indian bistro in McKinney's Adriatica Village, serving North Indian and Indo-Chinese dishes plus a full bar.
6675 Mediterranean Dr Ste 3120, McKinney, TX 75072 · (972) 369-7575
- Taqueria Hidalgo Tex-Mex + full bar $
Long-running budget taqueria on N McDonald Street, permitted at this address since 2005, serving street tacos, carnitas, barbacoa and enchiladas.
901 N McDonald St Ste 707, McKinney, TX 75069 · (214) 504-0218
- The Brunch District Diner + full bar
McKinney location of the Brunch District group serving daytime brunch plates such as Cajun chicken and waffles and brisket Benedict, plus cocktails, one of five DFW-area locations.
4590 W University Dr Ste 250, McKinney, TX 75071 · (945) 234-3414
- The Celt Irish Pub Bars & Nightlife + full bar $$
Irish pub in historic downtown McKinney serving Guinness beef stew, fish and chips and a deep scotch list alongside live music, open until 2am daily.
100 N Tennessee St, McKinney, TX 75069 · (972) 562-2929
- The Common Table American + full bar $$
Craft-beer and cocktail gastropub on Alma Road with a sports-bar feel, serving an American menu plus weekend brunch; the Craig Ranch sibling of the group's Frisco restaurant.
6651 Alma Rd Ste 350, McKinney, TX 75070 · (972) 332-8267
- The Elwood BFD Bars & Nightlife + full bar
Neighborhood craft-beer bar and eatery in the HUB 121 entertainment district, pouring local and craft beer plus specialty cocktails alongside bar fare, with a large outdoor patio.
7550 State Highway 121 Ste 250, McKinney, TX 75070 · (214) 548-8920
- The Guava Tree Cuban Cafe & Cantina Tex-Mex + full bar $
Family-run Cuban American restaurant and cantina in a downtown McKinney storefront, known for Cubano sandwiches, lechon asado, loaded yuca fries and frozen guava mojitos, grown out of the owners' food truck.
104 S Chestnut St, McKinney, TX 75069 · (214) 548-5998
- The Lion & Crown Pub Bars & Nightlife + full bar
Craig Ranch location of the Allen-based English-style pub, open daily until 2am with 38 beers on tap, opened in December 2025.
7951 Collin McKinney Pkwy Ste 1600, McKinney, TX 75070 · (469) 461-1556
- The Pub McKinney Bars & Nightlife + full bar $
Casual American pub a block off the historic downtown square, serving burgers, fresh-cut fries and brisket tacos with a game room and patio, open until 2am most nights.
204 W Virginia St, McKinney, TX 75069 · (972) 369-1800
- The Stix Icehouse Bars & Nightlife + full bar
Family- and dog-friendly icehouse opened in 2021 on 14 acres off W Eldorado Parkway, with a big outdoor yard, live music and a full kitchen turning out burgers and sandwiches alongside beer and cocktails.
301 W Eldorado Pkwy Ste 100, McKinney, TX 75069 · (214) 592-8335
- The Yard Bars & Nightlife + full bar $$
Casual backyard-style bar and restaurant a block off the historic downtown McKinney square, with indoor dining, patio seating and lawn games, serving burgers, shrimp tacos and frozen margaritas.
107 S Church St, McKinney, TX 75069 · (469) 631-0035
- Tipsy Crawfish Seafood + full bar
Cajun-meets-American restaurant and bar on N Stonebridge Drive, serving crawfish, po' boys and comfort plates with frozen drinks, a patio with lawn games and Saturday karaoke.
1910 N Stonebridge Dr Ste 100, McKinney, TX 75071 · (214) 592-0145
- Torchy's Tacos Tex-Mex + full bar $
McKinney outpost of the Austin-founded taco chain, serving its signature tacos, queso and breakfast tacos; the only Torchy's inside McKinney city limits.
4040 W University Dr Ste 300, McKinney, TX 75071 · (469) 215-2405
- Twin Peaks American + full bar $$
Lodge-themed sports bar and restaurant on US 380 with scratch-made American food, 29-degree draft beer and wall-to-wall TVs.
3750 W University Dr, McKinney, TX 75071 · (469) 253-5848
- Uncork'd Wine Bar & Grill Bars & Nightlife + full bar $$
Wine-focused bar and grill in the Custer Ridge center at Custer Road and Eldorado Parkway, serving steaks, burgers and house-made appetizers alongside an extensive wine and cocktail list.
301 N Custer Rd Ste 180, McKinney, TX 75071 · (214) 592-8841
- Union Bear Brewing Co. Bars & Nightlife + full bar $$
Downtown McKinney brewpub pouring craft beer brewed on site alongside Texas burgers, shareables and cocktails, a sibling of the original Plano location.
308 W Virginia St, McKinney, TX 75069 · (469) 930-3633
- Urban Grill and Wine Bar American + full bar $$
Upscale American eatery and wine bar just off the downtown McKinney square, known for prime beef, seafood dishes and lamb chops, with patio seating and a deep wine list.
218 E Louisiana St Ste 300, McKinney, TX 75069 · (214) 548-4075
- Velvet Taco Tex-Mex + full bar $
Globally inspired taco chain in the US 380 corridor serving flour and corn tacos, bowls and a rotating weekly taco feature plus cocktails, open late on weekends.
8565 W University Dr Ste 150, McKinney, TX 75071 · (469) 270-1977
- Venezia Trattoria Italian + full bar $$
Family-owned Italian restaurant in the former Steak 'n Shake building on W Eldorado Parkway, open since early 2024, serving hand-tossed pizza, pastas and entrees with a full bar.
1820 W Eldorado Pkwy, McKinney, TX 75069 · (214) 548-5094
- Yohe Sushi & Seafood Asian + full bar
All-you-can-eat Japanese sushi bar paired with Cajun-style seafood boils, crab legs and lobster tails, on N Central Expressway.
2045 N Central Expy Ste 700, McKinney, TX 75070 · (469) 905-5888
- Yum Of India Asian + full bar
Indian restaurant on S Independence Parkway in west McKinney, permitted as a full-service restaurant since early 2025.
1480 S Independence Pkwy Ste 280, McKinney, TX 75072
- Zin Zen Wine Bistro Bars & Nightlife + full bar $$
Virginia Parkway wine bar and bistro pouring more than 80 wines plus a full cocktail bar, with shareable plates, flatbreads and brunch, open since 2014.
6841 Virginia Pkwy Ste 104, McKinney, TX 75071 · (972) 547-4620
- La Quinta Hawthorn Hotel Bar
- Sweetwater Bar & Grill Hotel Bar $$
Sweetwater Bar & Grill is the public restaurant and bar inside the Sheraton McKinney Hotel on Gateway Boulevard, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner with a daily happy hour.
1900 Gateway Blvd, McKinney, TX 75070 · (214) 592-8335
- 1845 Distilling Distillery
- Allbev Distillery
- Landon Distillery Distillery
- Lockwood Distilling Tres Distillery
- Tupps Brewery Distillery
- Eldorado Country Club Country Club members only
- Jimmie Geigas American Legion Post 96 Veterans Post members only
American Legion Post 96 hall on N Church Street with an active member canteen bar.
1505 N Church St, McKinney, TX 75069
- The Hills Country Club at Stonebridge Ranch Country Club members only
Private member country club on Glen Oaks Drive, the Hills-course half of The Clubs of Stonebridge Ranch, with member dining and bar service.
5901 Glen Oaks Dr, McKinney, TX 75072 · (972) 529-5991
- The Lone Star Post 2150 Private Club members only
Veterans post on N Church Street with an active member canteen bar, at a separate address from the American Legion Post 96 hall down the street.
1710 N Church St, McKinney, TX 75069
- The Stonebridge Ranch Country Club Country Club members only
Source: Texas Comptroller — Active Sales Tax Permit Holders (NAICS 722)
FAQ: Dining in McKinney
Downtown, Rick's Chophouse, Harvest at the Masonic, Centro On The Square, Hamm's Meat + Market and Layered are all on or within a block of the square. For barbecue, Hutchins BBQ is on N Tennessee St, and TUPPS Brewery is just east of downtown.
Yes. Harvest at the Masonic, on N Kentucky St off the downtown square, was a recommended restaurant in the Michelin Guide's inaugural Texas edition in November 2024. It serves seasonal farm-to-table New American plates.
TUPPS Brewery started in 2009 and now operates from a restored 120-year-old grain mill just east of the square, with a taproom and kitchen. Union Bear Brewing Co. brews on site at 308 W Virginia St downtown.
Rick's Chophouse is a steakhouse in the historic Grand Hotel at 107 N Kentucky St on the downtown square, serving steaks and seafood with Southern influences plus a Sunday brunch buffet.
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East Texas BBQ explained: chopped, sauced, pork as often as beef — how it differs from Central Texas style, plus Tyler's Stanley's and Pat Gee's.
Read Guide →East Texas Farmers Markets and Local Produce
East Texas farmers markets and u-pick farms, with sources: Tyler's Rose City Farmers Market, the Whitehouse market, Jacksonville's Tomato Fest, and the berry farms on KLTV's 2025 u-pick list.
Read Guide →East Texas Festivals and Annual Events
Season-by-season guide to East Texas festivals and events — Canton's First Monday Trade Days, the Texas Rose Festival, the Yamboree, Wonderland of Lights and more, checked against each host's own site.
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