1. Pagoda Asian Grill
The restaurant serves bowls, which feature a base of jasmine rice, fried rice, lo mein or garden greens and a main dish, or plates, which feature a base and two main dishes. Main dishes include honey chicken, orange chicken, beef and broccoli, and more.
- Opened May 4
- 1801 N. Hardin Blvd., Ste. 100, McKinney
- www.pagodaasiangrill.com
The full-service distillery and restaurant offers menu items including shareable plates, soups, salads, sandwiches and more, co-owner Evan Batt said. Spirits sold by the business, including whiskey, gin, vodka and rum, are distilled in-house and are used to create a variety of cocktails, according to the business’s website.
- Opened early May
- 205 W. Louisiana Street, McKinney
- www.lockwooddistilling.com
The restaurant serves specialty tacos, burritos and queso as well as salads and breakfast tacos. Torchy’s Tacos also offers margaritas and other signature drinks.
- Opened May 15
- 4040 W. University Drive, Ste. 300, McKinney
- www.torchystacos.com
The restaurant serves platters featuring chicken or lamb with rice, lettuce, tomato, onions, cucumber, corn and signature sauces. It also serves gyros and a number of side dishes.
- Opened May 4
- 6840 Virginia Parkway, Ste. 115, McKinney
- www.thegyroshoptx.com
Cava offers food in the form of customizable bowls and pitas, with proteins such as falafel, harissa honey chicken and spicy lamb meatballs.
- Opened May 17
- 4010 W. University Drive, McKinney
- www.cava.com