This list is not comprehensive.
Now open
1. Denizen McKinney
The boutique hotel, which is located in McKinney’s District 121 development, includes over 100 rooms across four stories with high-end design and amenities. The hotel offers seven room types with various bed configurations.
- Opened in December 2024
- 7200 SH 121, McKinney
- www.denizenmckinney.com
The menu features a variety of steamed and fried dumplings such as black truffle shrimp and famous Szecheuan chicken. Under the Chef’s Recommendation portion of the menu, items such as Beijing-style crispy duck breast and pan seared maple leaf duck breast top the list.
- Opened Dec. 25
- 210 Custer Road, Ste. 130, McKinney
- www.mahjongkitchen.com
The business will offer music education for students of all ages, owner Sarah Archer said. Lessons will be offered for instruments such as piano, guitar and violin, as well as voice lessons.
- Opened Jan. 11
- 1400 N. Coit Road, Ste. 201, McKinney
- Facebook: North Dallas Music Academy
4. Barrio Tacos
The taco shop offers build-your-own tacos with protein options such as Coca-Cola marinated steak, spiced rubbed chicken, Thai chili tofu, and sweet potatoes, as well as a selection of cocktails and margaritas.
- Opening in the third quarter of 2025
- South of US 380 and west of Custer Road, McKinney
- www.barrio-tacos.com
De La Vega Capital and Development announced 14 businesses and restaurants that will debut in the West Grove development in 2025. West Grove is a 53-acre mixed-use development, which will bring restaurants, retail, office space and residences to west McKinney. The development, anchored by Whole Foods, will also feature Chewy Vet Care, La La Land Kind Cafe, Oak & Stone, and more. See the full list here.
- Opening in 2025
- Southeast corner of University Drive and Custer Road, McKinney
- www.westgrovemckinney.com
Restauranteur Sai Charan said the restaurant will be an eclectic fine dining establishment featuring global fusion delicacies such as Australian and Japanese A5 hot stone Wagyu, crab croquettes, Seabass Odyssey and Thai fusion dishes.
- Opening in January
- 6601 Mediterranean Drive, McKinney
- www.quayrestaurants.com
7. Big Blue Marble Academy
Big Blue Marble Academy acquired three locations of Oak Brook School, including one in McKinney, on Dec. 13. The school serves students ranging from 6 weeks old to 12 years old, and offers early childhood care, preschool, after-school care and summer camp programs.
- 6363 Eldorado Parkway, McKinney
- www.bbmacademy.com
A roughly 3,300-square-foot Chase Bank location is planned for west McKinney, according to a project filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Construction, which includes a one-story retail banking center with a drive-up ATM, is expected to be completed in August.
- 12141 W. University Drive, McKinney
- www.chase.com
9. 400 Gradi
The restaurant, which served pizza and pasta, opened Oct. 4, 2023. A location at 2000 Ross Ave., Ste. 140 in Dallas remains open.
- Closed Dec. 31
- 6701 Alma Road, Ste. 100, McKinney
- www.400gradi-dallas.com