This place has down home, scratch-made comfort food in a relaxed environment here. Locals enjoy dining on fried green tomatoes, meatloaf, and slow-cooked pot roast. But the pimento cheese burger featuring house-made pimento cheese and bacon and the fried Oreos are a must-try. 

Using family recipes sets Layered, which is known for its exceptional pastries and coffee, apart. Try the fan-favorite Belgium waffles or sweet potato hash for brunch, along with the Not So Bottomless Mimosas. Night owls, travel back in time through the vintage coke machine on the patio to the speakeasy, Room One Eleven, for cocktails and elevated bar snacks.

The rotating offerings of small plates here offer a unique culinary adventure in downtown McKinney. Dishes to try include Amuse Me, a foie gras s’more featuring molé spiced ganache and kimchi marshmallow fluff, stinging nettle congee, and So-fish-ticated, with half branzino and pork belly sisig. The old-world charm of the building adds to this hidden gem dining experience.

The menu here is a culinary passport, reflective of the many places around the globe the staff visited for inspiration. Start with the tuna tar tar or sticky pork belly, then move on to more substantial offerings such as pesto pasta with egg yoke pappardelle or the duroc pork chop. Looking for something a little bit different? Ask about the locally sourced, daily seasonal specials.

Responsibly sourced beef and seasonal fare are center stage at this farm-to-table barbecue spot. Elevated menu items such as the Smoked Chicken Fried Steak featuring buttermilk marinated and hand-battered wagyu sirloin take dining on smoked meats to a new level.

Drawing inspiration from American, Italian, and Asian cuisines, the menu caters to a broad swath of tastes with dishes ranging from salads to sandwiches to seafood, plus plates of pasta and steaks. Ask for assistance complimenting a dish with a wine from its extensive list of curated bottles.

This food truck turned brick-and-mortar eatery offers Cuban-inspired fare and cocktails in a festive environment. Must-try items on the menu include Lechon Asado (slow-roasted pork), the Vaca Frita (pan-fried shredded flank steak), and loaded yuca fries. The portions are shareable, so bring friends to share this culinary experience with.

Tucked away in the beautiful European-style Village of Adriatica is this local favorite that serves a selection of dishes, from traditional American to Mediterranean. The Rusty Nuts – a combination of potatoes, bacon, jalapenos, onions, and jack cheese rolled in seasoned breadcrumbs and fried golden brown and the beer-battered haddock fish and chips — are among the many favorites on the menu.