Check out these four recently opened restaurants in Richardson.

Arash Persian Grill

The restaurant serves stews, kabobs, curries and more. According to the company’s social media, it is a sister restaurant to Avesta Persian Grill located in Houston.
  • Opened Jan. 29
  • 401 W. President George Bush Highway, Ste. 119, Richardson
Jalapeno Loco

The restaurant offers a number of dishes such as street tacos, tortas and more.
  • Opened Jan. 21
  • 581 W. Campbell Road, Ste. 113, Richardson
Zemen Bar & Grill

The business offers a number of dishes such as kitfo, beef marinated in spices and doro wot, a chicken stew. It also has vegan and vegetarian options. Additionally, Zemen Bar & Grill has a number of beer and liquor options.
  • Opened in December
  • 2148 E. Belt Line Road, Richardson
Zion Ethiopian Restaurant


The restaurant serves Ethiopian appetizers, seafood and entrees. It will also begin offering a buffet in February that will include vegetarian and vegan options. Zion Ethiopian Restaurant opened in the space formerly occupied by Kebab-N-Kurry, which closed last year.
  • Opened in mid-January
  • 401 N. Central Expressway, Ste. 300, Richardson