Plano is kinda exploding these days with new restaurants. It can be tricky to figure out where to spend your hard-earned dollars when it’s time for dinner. But fear not, loyal Plano Magazine readers, we conducted a very scientific poll (by asking our foodie friends and contributors) to find the very best eats in Plano. Not the best restaurants, but the best items on the menu. Some of these are the meals you’d recommend to out-of-towners. Others aren’t super fancy, but you’ll find yourself craving it every day for lunch. Here we go.
Cocktails
01. Machete at Mexican Sugar
02. Make-Your-Own Bloody Mary Bar at Whiskey Cake (weekends only from 9am-4pm)
03. Meltdown Margarita at Ojeda’s
04. Smoked Pineapple Margarita at Mexican Sugar
05. Spicy Daisy at Taverna Rossa
Appetizers & Sides
06. Deviled Eggs at Julia Pearl Southern Cuisine (It’s all about that crispy chicken skin)
07. Fire Roasted Oysters at Smoke
08. Garlic Knots at Marinara Pizza
09. Homemade Dips and Spreads at Taverna Rossa
10. Kor-B-Fries topped with Bulgogi (Marinated Rib Eye) at Kor-BQ
11. Poutine at Kenny’s Burger Joint (only served seasonally, so keep an eye out come October)
12. Saganaki at Zorba’s Greek Café (fried cheese flamed tableside)
13. Salsa at Ojeda’s
14. Spam Musubi at L&L Hawaiian Barbecue (a delicious snack of Spam, seaweed and rice)
15. Sweet Potato Fries at Wholesome Grub
16. The Green Salsa at Taco Diner
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Entrees
17. Bam Bam Salad from Snappy Salads
18. BBQ Salad at Kelly’s Eastside
19. Beef Noodle Soup at Bull Daddy Noodle Bistro (perfect for flu season or to cure a hangover)
20. Beef Shahi at Maharaja Indian Restaurant (a great alternative for Chicken Tikka Masala lovers)
21. Boiled Snow Crab / Kitchen Sink flavor / Medium Heat at Shell Shack
22. Bone-In Kona Crusted Dry Aged NY Strip Steak at The Capital Grille (“one of the best three steaks I’ve eaten in my life”)
23. Brown Sugar Banana Flapjack at Hash House a Go Go
24. Cheese Pizza at Eddy’s Pizza Restaurant
25. Chicken Lasagna at Paesano’s
26. Crawfish Pistolette at Cajun Tailgators Food Truck (the downtown Plano cafe has closed, but the Twitter feed lists the daily location of the food truck)
27. Crispy Tangy Beef at Mr. Wok
28. Duck Rolls at Ruang Thai
29. Fried Chicken + Jack Sandwich at East Hampton Sandwich Co.
30. Hot Hatch Quesadilla at Dillas (with a side of jalapeño ranch and Gorilla Fries)
31. Lobster Mac ’N Cheese at The Capital Grille
32. Local Goat & Fig Pizza at Taverna Rossa
33. Meatball Parmigiana Sub at Covino’s
34. MexiCobb Salad at Chuy’s
35. Neapolitan Pizza at Fireside Pies
36. Oma’s Paprika Schnitzel at Jorg’s Cafe Vienna
37. Patty Melt at Kenny’s Burger Joint
38. Pepper Chicken at Kumar’s
39. Picadillo at Latin Pig
40. Picanha at Brazilian Cowboy Steakhouse
41. Prime Rib at Lockhart Smokehouse (available only on the weekends)
42. Red Curry at Ruang Thai
43. Sage Fried Chicken and Waffles at Hash House a Go Go (literally a tower of fried chicken and bacon-stuffed waffles!)
44. Smoked Brisket Stuffed Jalapeños at Kenny’s Smoke House
45. Sophia’s Roll at Uni Sushi
46. Veggie Ceviche Tacos at Mexican Sugar (off-the-menu – you have to ask!)
47. Wood Grilled Pork Tenderloin from Jasper’s
Desserts
48. Butterfinger Crème Brûlée at Jasper’s
49. Cinnamon Ice Cream at Henry’s Homemade Ice Cream
50. Coconut Cream Pie at The Capital Grille (with House Made Caramel Sauce)
51. Glazed Bourbon Vanilla Bean Ice Cream at Henry’s Homemade Ice Cream
52. Melting Hot Chocolate Soufflé at Roy’s
53. Mescal Key Lime Pie at Smoke
54. Momo Crepe at Crepes 4 U (try it with a scoop of ice cream added)
55. Rio S’mores at Urban Rio
56. Whiskey Cake at Whiskey Cake (four foodies nominated this dish)
