Orlando’s Tabla held a soft opening at Grapevine Station on March 13, replacing Mesa Mexican. The menu mixes Indian, Indo‑Chinese and Thai dishes with gluten‑free and vegan options.

Pepper Lunch is opening its first Texas location in Frisco this month, bringing DIY teppanyaki on 500°F hot plates and quick under‑$20 plates to Warren Parkway.

A new Southern comfort spot is set to open in Southern Dallas next week with fried chicken, catfish, a Wall of Fame and community-focused catering. The Reserve at Redbird will handle events.

McKinney's Sheesh Kitchen is expanding to Frisco with a halal-certified menu of shawarma, gyros, bowls and loaded fries.

Qamaria Yemeni Coffee Co. is set to open at 4980 Broadway Drive in north Plano, offering cardamom- and saffron-spiced brews alongside lattes and pastries. A soft opening is expected once inspections finish.

Bojangles will open its first McKinney location on March 17 at a South Central Expressway site, bringing biscuits, chicken sandwiches and the Bo‑Berry Biscuit to town.

Mah-Jong Chinese Kitchen has closed its McKinney restaurant after a short run; the Plano location remains open for orders and dine-in. Community Impact and the restaurant's site confirm the change.

Happymix Creperie opened on the McKinney square, serving Japanese-style handheld crepes, matcha lattes, boba and smoothies during a soft opening.

Dunkin' is moving into a 2,054‑sq‑ft storefront on Green Oaks Boulevard in Arlington; state paperwork shows construction set to start May 31, 2026 with an autumn finish. The location will be run by franchisee Rishad Rajabali.

State filings show a $3.2M renovation at the former Fire Oak Grill in Weatherford, but the application names a Fort Worth trust — not Taylor Sheridan.

Texas Monthly named Agnes and Sherman Restaurant of the Year and put four Houston spots on its 2026 list. The choices underline Houston’s continued culinary momentum.

Tacos El Metro has been quietly serving Mexico City–style tacos, al pastor and whole-roast pork from a Northwest Dallas corner spot. Owner Sergio Quijano and chef Michael Garcia aim for authentic, accessible flavors.

A Jordanian roastery with U.S. locations filed for a Richardson shop at 201 S. Greenville Ave; it will sell roasted nuts, sweets and Arabic-style coffee, but no opening date is listed.