A Houston-born Chino-Boricua kitchen has opened in Grand Prairie, folding mofongo and tostones into orange chicken, ribs and other comforting, plate-style dishes. Locals report lines and steady takeout traffic.

The Hub food hall at The Farm in Allen has closed, founder Brad Zeitlin said, citing weak local spending and saying another operator will take the space.

Ono Hawaiian BBQ opens its first Texas location in Plano this Friday with a ribbon-cutting, BOGO deals and giveaways.

Shaq’s Big Chicken has closed most of its Texas locations, and the North Fort Worth shop that opened in late 2024 is now listed for lease.

Beto & Son will close after dinner on July 25 as co-owner Beto Rodarte retires and the lease is sold, ending a decade at Trinity Groves. The father-and-son spot helped define the neighborhood with its tableside margaritas and scratch tortillas.

Viral PopUp Bagels is opening a takeout-only shop at The Domain Northside this fall, per filings. The 1,425‑sq‑ft, $350K build-out will focus on grab‑and‑go bagels and tubs of schmear.

Wakuda, the Japanese restaurant from chef Tetsuya Wakuda and 50 Eggs, plans a nearly 10,000‑sq‑ft outpost in Dallas’ Design District with a sushi and wagyu focus. The restaurant is slated to open in fall 2027.

Vonte’s food trailer has a permanent home in Wabi House on 8th Avenue, while the West 7th trailer remains for late-night service.

Captain D’s opened a 1,950‑sq‑ft restaurant in Corsicana on July 13 — its 19th Texas location and the first between Dallas and Houston. The new spot brings the chain’s coastal design and core menu to the corridor.

KANVAS Sport + Social will close Sunday after the owner cited repeated nearby violence. The closure adds to recent turnover in Deep Ellum's nightlife scene.

Chili’s is reviving retro interiors — red booths, tile tabletops and a plan to refresh about 10% of U.S. restaurants each year, beginning with Dallas pilots.

A beloved subterranean cocktail bar on Camp Bowie will close July 31 after more than a decade. Owners say rising rent and insurance made continued operation unsustainable.

A decades-old roadside barbecue outside Glen Rose is closing this weekend; the property and business have been listed for sale. Fans are already lining up for a final visit.