Alexander's Cantina & Cocina Opened in North Dallas

The new restaurant brings Tex-Mex cuisine and a bar to the former Casa Don Luis space on Frankford Road.

Updated on Oct. 2, 2026 in Openings & Closings

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Alexander's Cantina & Cocina has officially opened a new location at 4805 Frankford Rd. #105 in North Dallas. This establishment serves as a spinoff of the original Alexander's Mex Cuisine, which first opened in Plano in 2023.

Why it matters

The North Dallas expansion allows the brand to grow into a larger footprint that accommodates both a full-service bar and dedicated space for parties. The move also streamlines the menu by removing high-cost items like soft-serve margaritas to focus on core offerings.

The new location replaces the former Casa Don Luis space and features a revamped bar area. Pricing includes $10 for regular margaritas and happy hour specials starting at $4 for beer and $5.50 for house margaritas.

The players

Bernardo Garduño

The restaurateur who owns the brand and developed the menu based on his family recipes.

Alexander's Cantina & Cocina

A Tex-Mex restaurant chain that expanded into North Dallas in 2026.

The details

The owner developed the restaurant's menu using family recipes and his personal culinary experience. The venue was renovated to include a bar and dedicated event space to differentiate it from the smaller original location in Plano.

Bernardo Garduño arrived in Dallas in 2015.
The original Alexander's Mex Cuisine opened in Plano in 2023.
Soft-serve margaritas were introduced at the restaurant in early 2026.

Market Landscape

This expansion follows the post-2020 trend of restaurant consolidation in North Texas suburbs by leveraging existing customer loyalty to occupy prime real estate vacated by former concepts. The move allows the brand to scale its footprint against regional competitors in the dense North Dallas market.

Diners can expect a full bar and party facilities that were not available at the smaller Plano location. While the menu still features staples like mojarra frita and carnitas, customers will no longer find soft-serve margaritas on the drink list.

The takeaway

Expanding to a larger location often requires brands to cut underperforming niche items like high-production-cost frozen drinks. Local diners should check happy hour schedules for value pricing on house drinks and beer.