Popular Mexican and Tex-Mex spot Desperados Mexican Restaurant will open a third location in Plano, in a space formerly occupied by On the Border.

According to a filing, Desperados’ new location will be at 5960 W Parker Road Suite 210, in Plano’s Willow Bend Market. Work began in mid-September, and is expected to be completed by the end of October.

The 3,000-square-foot restaurant will join the restaurant’s other two locations on Greenville Avenue in Dallas and Campbell Road in Garland. With an investment of $235,000, it is expected to open before the end of 2025.

Desperados has been a Dallas-area staple since 1976, when Jorge Levy opened the doors of his flagship location on Greenville Avenue.

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Its menu of Mexican and Tex-Mex dishes ranges from classic enchiladas and tacos to ceviche and steak.

The new Desperados location is in Collin County, which has experienced a boom not only in residential but also business development, with new restaurants and entertainment centers opening every month.