Mexican Bar Company Will Open Allen Location
The restaurant is scheduled to debut a new site featuring an expansive patio by December.
Updated on Oct. 8, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Mexican Bar Company is set to expand its footprint with a new location in the Allen community by December 2026. This expansion follows eight years of operation at the original Plano restaurant.
Why it matters
The Billingsley Company invited the restaurant to expand into Allen after a partner frequented the original site. This move brings the brand's signature menu to a new master-planned community.
The Allen location will feature a 1,700-square-foot patio and a 220-square-foot private dining space capable of seating 12 guests. The menu maintains pricing between $17.50 and $19.50 for street tacos and $23 to $54 for entrees.
The players
Brian Dunne
Brian Dunne is the owner of Mexican Bar Company and co-owner of Centro on the Square.
Billingsley Company
Billingsley Company is a real estate development firm responsible for the Sloan Corners community.
The details
Located at 800 Shelby Dr. within the Sloan Corners master-planned community, the new venue includes a dedicated play area. The restaurant continues to emphasize specific cooking techniques by utilizing beef tallow and extra virgin olive oil.
Timeline
The original Mexican Bar Company opened in 2018.
Centro on the Square opened in McKinney in 2025.
The goal for the opening of the Allen location is December 2026.
Market Landscape
This move reflects the ongoing shift toward mixed-use developments in North Texas suburbs where developers actively recruit established local dining brands. By expanding to Sloan Corners, the brand positions itself within a competitive, high-traffic environment designed for lifestyle-focused consumers.
Residents in the Allen area will soon gain local access to a menu previously exclusive to Plano patrons. Shoppers can anticipate a new dining destination that accommodates both large groups in private rooms and outdoor patio seating.
The takeaway
Expanding successful concepts into new master-planned communities allows brands to leverage existing brand loyalty while capturing new suburban demographics. Customers should check the company website closer to the year-end opening date for specific reservation details.
What happens next
The restaurant is projected to hold a grand opening by December 2026.
Further reading
For more information on retail developments, visit the Allen Openings & Closings section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by CultureMap Dallas.
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