Now Through September 7
DFW Restaurant Week in McKinney
Celebrating 30 Years · August 10 – September 7, 2026
Celebrating 30 years of DFW Restaurant Week. Two courses for $29 — and $6 from every Restaurant Week meal is donated to the North Texas Food Bank.
Two Courses · $29 per guest
First Course
(choice of)
Creamy Jalapeño Soup
A velvety blend of roasted jalapeños, poblano peppers, and fresh cilantro; rich and creamy with a gentle heat.
Greek Salad
Crisp romaine, feta, cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, cucumbers, and bell peppers with a lemon caper vinaigrette.
Second Course
(choice of)
Pan Roasted Chicken
Pan roasted airline chicken breast with grilled broccolini and a Dijon mustard sauce.
Shrimp & Grits
Blackened shrimp over creamy polenta, finished with sauce trinity.
Lemon Ricotta Agnolotti del Plin
Hand-pinched pasta filled with ricotta and Pecorino Romano, in a lemon butter sauce with fresh peas and asparagus.
Penfolds Wine Tasting
Choose Two 3 oz Pours · $20 per guest
Penfolds 2022 Bin 311 Chardonnay
Chardonnay, Australia
Penfolds 2022 Bin 28 Shiraz
Shiraz, South Australia
Penfolds 2022 Bin 704 Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California
Available during DFW Restaurant Week. Ask your server for pairing recommendations.
$6 from every Restaurant Week meal is donated to the North Texas Food Bank. Please inform your server of any allergies or dietary restrictions.
Welcome To
Centro On The Square
Centro On The Square is a locally owned, owner-operated restaurant in the heart of historic downtown McKinney, Texas. Built on a philosophy of hospitality, quality ingredients, and careful preparation — we offer a dining experience that feels both refined and comfortable.
Much of our menu is prepared from scratch, including fresh pastas, sauces, and seasonal dishes that showcase thoughtfully sourced ingredients.
Seasonal American Bistro
Our Menus
Everything made from scratch. Fresh pasta rolled daily. Premium seafood, aged meats, and seasonal ingredients prepared with classical technique.
Our menu changes with the seasons to reflect the best of what is available — honest cooking that lets the ingredients speak for themselves.
Weekdays & Weekends
Quick Lunch, Chef-Driven
A quick, chef-driven lunch on the square — build-your-own salads, house-made pasta, and craft plates. Dine in and be in and out in about an hour, or order online for pickup. Open daily from 11am.
Private Dining Room
Host Your Event
Our private dining room accommodates up to 40 guests and is ideal for rehearsal dinners, corporate events, milestone celebrations, and holiday parties.
Every detail is handled with care — from custom menus to full A/V setup — so you can focus entirely on your guests.
Find Us
Hours & Location
Hours
Sunday – Thursday
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday & Saturday
11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
