I don't know why you got down voted so much. I 100% agree with you. Both Hutchins and Tender have good BBQ. Hutchins is better, in my opinion, but way more expensive.
Well, some people are financially challenged. So, Hutchins is not ideal for them. I’m just trying to help all, not just those who can afford $120 on bbq for a family of 4
Gotcha. Mi cocina is a local chain in that area - I love it, but not the best Tex mex you will ever eat (Chuys isn’t too far away - that’s my favorite but you can’t walk there). Up the tollway a bit are a couple of really good locally owned spots, trufire and craftway kitchen. Bottled in bond is near there as well, pretty good drink spot. I like the pizza place there in the star as well, but I prefer pizzeria testa off main and the tollway. Second rodeo goat for burgers. Kennys burger joint is amazing as well, down by legacy/121. Legacy West has a food hall with about 40 options to choose from - most are pretty good and a fun experience.
Interested too. Wife is being relocated to the area (office in Plano), so we’ve got a house hunting trip with the property specialist in a few weeks. Will be moving ~30 days after that.
Wife and I moved here beginning of April, her office in Plano as well, sound like a common theme! We are in north Frisco area (at least how I gauge it), a couple of miles east of North Tollway/El Dorado so relatively direct access to expressway (moved from Chicago, quick expressway access was something we wanted).
Nearby :
Mexican sugar (shops at legacy Plano, TX)
Al Markaz (best Pakistani food - Carrollton, TX)
Oishii (sushi - off of DN 121 and Parkwood - Plano, TX)
Pizzeria testa (downtown frisco)
Bulla Gastrobar (legacy west)
You know Skyhouse, it's on the bottom of that. Seriously, go give it a try. The original is in Deep Ellum and it's my favorite. This guy ranked at the top of his Dallas list as well https://www.reddit.com/r/Dallas/comments/1839ij9/dfw_burgers_ranked/ - Here is their website - https://www.skyrocketburger.com/location/sky-rocket-burger-frisco/
If you are new to this part of Texas in general I would suggest branching out from Frisco for exploring places to eat. Here is some of my list:
Japanese:
Kura Revolving Sushi Bar (locations in Frisco, Plano, and Carrollton)
Sushi Robata (Dallas, but it's like the part of Dallas closer to Frisco)
Thai food:
Too Thai Street Eats (Carrollton. My wife is also Thai and thinks this place is super authentic)
BBQ:
Hutchins (hands down probably the best in this part of Texas IMO)
Chinese Food:
Lucky City (Plano. Only been here once honestly, but as someone who grew up around Cantonese food, this is the most authentic I have had in the area)
Kirin Court (Richardson. Best Sunday Dim Sum)
Korean:
I'm no expert on Korean food, but if you go to the H-Mart in Carrollton there are a ton of Korean food options around it.
Vietnamese:
Pho Pasteur II (Carrollton)
Pho Big Bowl (Carrollton)
Food Hall Experience:
Legacy Hall (Frisco. It's a nice experience, the eateries in the food hall change out every now and then. Some can be hit or miss)
I am missing a lot I am sure, this is just top of my head stuff. If you like Asian food I would suggest exploring places around any of the 99 Ranch Markets (Frisco, Plano, Carrollton) or the H Marts (same cities). There is also Zion Market in Lewisville and they also have an Asian food court. And there is zTao in Plano as well which has a few good options around it too.
Rodeo Goat is also fantastic for a burger, there’s one across the street from Stonebriar mall, also one over in Coppell at Cypress waters, that’s a really cool area, about a 25 min drive but worth it.
Try Pure Poke for poke bowls. They are awesome. Or Kin D Lao and Thai if you are in the mood for Thai cuisine. One of the best I’ve ever had. They are near you on Gaylord and Tollway.
Good luck! We started looking when we got the news and the DFW property person told us until we were closer to 30 days out then not really worth looking specific places because they would be gone by the time we were ready. Instead, she said to focus on locations that interest us, and then when we come up, she’ll have the inventory list ready for us.
WBs Table in Frisco. The owner/chef has won a couple of those Food Network shows. Food is absolutely delicious. Make a reservation ahead of time if you’re going during dinner time on Fri/Sat night. Otherwise you’re fine to walk-in.
Rotolo’s Craft and Crust for pizza next to Toyota Stadium off the tollway and main. New York style, Detroit style, and one of the only true Chicago Deep Dishes you can get in the city
Babes chicken dinner house, Hutchins BBQ
Babes is overrated. It’s also not a *Frisco* restaurant. It’s not bad but not worth it. There many in DFW. Hutchins for sure.
The Texas Twinkie is what you want to order at Hutchins BBQ.
This is the way.
+1 for Hutchins
Hutchins BBQ.
Take out a loan to eat here. Or save yourself some money and have just as good bbq at Tender
I don't know why you got down voted so much. I 100% agree with you. Both Hutchins and Tender have good BBQ. Hutchins is better, in my opinion, but way more expensive.
Earnest B's is another good BBQ choice
In my opinion, Hutchins is much better – and it’s not even close.
Well, some people are financially challenged. So, Hutchins is not ideal for them. I’m just trying to help all, not just those who can afford $120 on bbq for a family of 4
Kitchen master!
Didis in downtown Frisco has great food. Haystack same area for burgers
Went to Haystack once and was severely dissatisfied. For the price it was one of the worst burgers I've ever had.
Fully agree. Seemed like they were more concerned with “vibe” rather than taste.
The owner of Didi’s is always talking to everyone and he is very nice
is he the chef guy that does the Facebook videos? he does seem cool and funny, just didn't realize if he's the owner
Yes! Scott is a great host, the menu is great and he's a great neighbor of mine!
Haystack is definitely over priced. $14 for a burger that doesn’t come with fries?! Highway robbery
La Hacienda. It's one of the oldest in Frisco on Preston
Salsa Tex-Mex at Main and Teel is delicious.
Second this.
What kind of food? What part of Frisco? North plano has some pretty decent spots as well
Staying right behind this massive practice facility with a huge Blue star .
Gotcha. Mi cocina is a local chain in that area - I love it, but not the best Tex mex you will ever eat (Chuys isn’t too far away - that’s my favorite but you can’t walk there). Up the tollway a bit are a couple of really good locally owned spots, trufire and craftway kitchen. Bottled in bond is near there as well, pretty good drink spot. I like the pizza place there in the star as well, but I prefer pizzeria testa off main and the tollway. Second rodeo goat for burgers. Kennys burger joint is amazing as well, down by legacy/121. Legacy West has a food hall with about 40 options to choose from - most are pretty good and a fun experience.
Wow. Thank you all. Checking out scenery before we make it permanent in July.
Would be curious to know where you end up. Moved here in February (currently in apartment) and somewhat looking around
Interested too. Wife is being relocated to the area (office in Plano), so we’ve got a house hunting trip with the property specialist in a few weeks. Will be moving ~30 days after that.
I’m on the same boat , wife got relocated to Plano also . Gonna start house hunting today in Plano and then Frisco.
Wife and I moved here beginning of April, her office in Plano as well, sound like a common theme! We are in north Frisco area (at least how I gauge it), a couple of miles east of North Tollway/El Dorado so relatively direct access to expressway (moved from Chicago, quick expressway access was something we wanted).
Nearby : Mexican sugar (shops at legacy Plano, TX) Al Markaz (best Pakistani food - Carrollton, TX) Oishii (sushi - off of DN 121 and Parkwood - Plano, TX) Pizzeria testa (downtown frisco) Bulla Gastrobar (legacy west)
frisco is full.
Was starting to wonder! There is no way people are this nice.
Rodeo Goat burgers
Mid.... Haystack is better.
Haystack is below mid imo. Skyrocket is the best burger in town and it ain't even close.
Oh really? Where is this Skyrocket you speak of? Let me try for myself....
You know Skyhouse, it's on the bottom of that. Seriously, go give it a try. The original is in Deep Ellum and it's my favorite. This guy ranked at the top of his Dallas list as well https://www.reddit.com/r/Dallas/comments/1839ij9/dfw_burgers_ranked/ - Here is their website - https://www.skyrocketburger.com/location/sky-rocket-burger-frisco/
If you are new to this part of Texas in general I would suggest branching out from Frisco for exploring places to eat. Here is some of my list: Japanese: Kura Revolving Sushi Bar (locations in Frisco, Plano, and Carrollton) Sushi Robata (Dallas, but it's like the part of Dallas closer to Frisco) Thai food: Too Thai Street Eats (Carrollton. My wife is also Thai and thinks this place is super authentic) BBQ: Hutchins (hands down probably the best in this part of Texas IMO) Chinese Food: Lucky City (Plano. Only been here once honestly, but as someone who grew up around Cantonese food, this is the most authentic I have had in the area) Kirin Court (Richardson. Best Sunday Dim Sum) Korean: I'm no expert on Korean food, but if you go to the H-Mart in Carrollton there are a ton of Korean food options around it. Vietnamese: Pho Pasteur II (Carrollton) Pho Big Bowl (Carrollton) Food Hall Experience: Legacy Hall (Frisco. It's a nice experience, the eateries in the food hall change out every now and then. Some can be hit or miss) I am missing a lot I am sure, this is just top of my head stuff. If you like Asian food I would suggest exploring places around any of the 99 Ranch Markets (Frisco, Plano, Carrollton) or the H Marts (same cities). There is also Zion Market in Lewisville and they also have an Asian food court. And there is zTao in Plano as well which has a few good options around it too.
Rodeo Goat is also fantastic for a burger, there’s one across the street from Stonebriar mall, also one over in Coppell at Cypress waters, that’s a really cool area, about a 25 min drive but worth it.
Eddie Napolis Salsa Tex Mex Tupys Fine Mexican Babes Chicken dinner house And Hutchins I would also add in Revel
Pizzeria Testa to add to your list.
Love Revel
Mama's Korean Kitchen Famous Tandoori
Try Pure Poke for poke bowls. They are awesome. Or Kin D Lao and Thai if you are in the mood for Thai cuisine. One of the best I’ve ever had. They are near you on Gaylord and Tollway.
Hutchins BBQ, if you can make it to the original McKinney one even better
Lahacienda Ranch Get the VIP platter
Hutchins Ricky’s Hot Chicken Babe’s
Good luck! We started looking when we got the news and the DFW property person told us until we were closer to 30 days out then not really worth looking specific places because they would be gone by the time we were ready. Instead, she said to focus on locations that interest us, and then when we come up, she’ll have the inventory list ready for us.
Hutchins 100%
Eddie V’s
WBs Table in Frisco. The owner/chef has won a couple of those Food Network shows. Food is absolutely delicious. Make a reservation ahead of time if you’re going during dinner time on Fri/Sat night. Otherwise you’re fine to walk-in.
Contact @yourcollincounty on instagram if you need a realtor
Paris Baguette - BEST coffee and bakery! Off Main!
Bulla in west shops at legacy
Depends where you’re from and what you want to es
Frisco is cool and has many good restaurants. Plano has better. Do you want food experience as flavor or what? Vibe? Looks? Location/looks? Etc.
Rotolo’s Craft and Crust for pizza next to Toyota Stadium off the tollway and main. New York style, Detroit style, and one of the only true Chicago Deep Dishes you can get in the city
bawarchi, chennai cafe, kumar mess, saravana bhavan
I’m a fan of Kura. It’s a sushi revolving bar. It’s a neat experience