Allen is getting a new waterfront hangout for ceviche, street tacos and cocktails this summer, as Texas-born taqueria Mexican Bar Company prepares to open a second North Texas location at Sloan Corners. The restaurant will feature a patio overlooking a two-acre pond and an adjacent park and is slated to debut in August, bringing an expanded cocktail program to the development’s retail core.
As reported by Community Impact, owner Brian Dunne called the Allen site “the best location I’ve ever had in my 41 years in this business” and described the concept as blending Mexican and French techniques and flavors. The company already operates a Plano outpost at 6121 W Park Blvd, and Mexican Bar Company’s website highlights handmade tortillas, ceviche and a broad cocktail lineup on its menu pages.
Where it will sit
Sloan Corners is a 480-acre master-planned community at the southern corners of I‑75 and SH‑121 that mixes office space, multifamily housing and retail with parks and trails. The developer’s property pages describe waterfront park space and pedestrian-friendly amenities, and the restaurant’s planned patio is set to overlook a two-acre pond within that retail district, according to Billingsley Company. Not a bad view to go with your chips and salsa.
Menu and vibe
Mexican Bar Company bills itself as a market-style Mexican spot that leans into seafood, street tacos and shareable plates alongside a lively drinks program. Its online menu and events pages list traditional guacamole, ceviche, street tacos, fajitas and chile relleno, and the company’s “Happenings” section previously teased “Mexican Bar Co II Coming Soon – Sloan Corners Allen, Spring 2026,” signaling that the expansion has been in the public plans for months, per Mexican Bar Company.
Timeline and next steps
Dunne told Community Impact that the Allen outpost is expected to open in August and that the address will be 800 Shelby Drive within Sloan Corners. The gap between the company’s earlier “spring” listing and the owner’s August estimate suggests the construction or permitting schedule is still being pinned down…