{"id":748,"date":"2025-10-13T18:04:08","date_gmt":"2025-10-13T18:04:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/748\/"},"modified":"2025-10-13T18:04:08","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T18:04:08","slug":"desperados-mexican-restaurant-expands-its-dallas-legacy-to-plano-local-profile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/748\/","title":{"rendered":"Desperados Mexican Restaurant Expands Its Dallas Legacy To Plano &#8211; Local Profile"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"dropcap\">One of Dallas\u2019 most beloved Tex-Mex favorites is heading to Collin County. Desperados Mexican Restaurant, a family-owned Dallas institution since 1976, is set to open a new location at 5960 W. Parker Road in Plano\u2019s Willow Bend Market.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The space, formerly home to On the Border, will soon welcome diners eager to experience the same bold flavors that have made Desperados a Dallas staple for nearly five decades. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tdlr.texas.gov\/TABS\/Search\/Project\/TABS2026001030\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Construction began<\/a> in mid-September, with completion expected by the end of October.<\/p>\n<p>A Family Tradition Since 1976<\/p>\n<p>Founded by Vietnam War veteran Jorge Levy, Desperados has remained a true family affair. Levy\u2019s sons, Jacob and Michael, along with catering manager Ameet Somaney, continue to uphold the traditions and hospitality that have defined the restaurant since its early days on Greenville Avenue.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The family\u2019s dedication has kept Desperados thriving through generations, with the Plano expansion marking only the third location since its original opening and a Garland outpost added in 1994.<\/p>\n<p>Authentic Flavors With A Texas Twist<\/p>\n<p>Desperados built its reputation on dishes that blend the heart of Mexico with the spirit of Texas. Levy even <a href=\"https:\/\/www.desperadosrestaurant.com\/#history\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">claims<\/a> to be the first in Dallas to serve ceviche, long before it became a menu staple elsewhere. Signature items like the steak Argentina, Terlingua champion chili and famous Desperados tacos have earned the restaurant a loyal following. Even the guacamole has won accolades for its freshness and flavor.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"screen-shot-2025-10-13-at-101727-am\" id=\"file-4191534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/screen-shot-2025-10-13-at-101727-am.png;w=960.png\"\/>&#13;<br \/>\nPhoto: Desperados&#13;<\/p>\n<p>A Restaurant With Star Power<\/p>\n<p>Over the years, Desperados\u2019 reach has gone far beyond its dining room. The restaurant\u2019s catering arm has fed some of Dallas\u2019 most recognizable names, from radio legend Ron Chapman to the Dallas Cowboys, Texas Rangers and even the Dirk Nowitzki-era Mavericks. The Levy family has also represented the city at national events like Super Bowl XLV and the 2018 NFL Draft.<\/p>\n<p>Carrying the Torch To Collin County<\/p>\n<p>With its Plano debut, Desperados Mexican Restaurant is bringing a cherished piece of Dallas dining history to a new audience. The expansion not only celebrates nearly 50 years of family tradition but also reaffirms what fans have known since the beginning: Desperados isn\u2019t just serving Tex-Mex, it\u2019s serving Dallas culture.<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\n___<\/p>\n<p>Hungry for more? Check out our<a href=\"https:\/\/www.localprofile.com\/directory\/restaurants\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> dining guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t miss anything Local. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.localprofile.com\/newsletter\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up<\/a> for our free newsletter.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"One of Dallas\u2019 most beloved Tex-Mex favorites is heading to Collin County. 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