Looking for great food in McKinney? Centro On The Square is a top-rated American restaurant with 4.50 stars.
Our Specialties
Every dish tells a story. Explore our carefully curated menu featuring seasonal favorites and signature creations.
Our chef's signature creations featuring locally-sourced ingredients and innovative culinary techniques.
We partner with local farmers and suppliers to bring you the freshest seasonal ingredients every day.
Every plate is prepared with attention to detail, combining traditional recipes with modern presentation.
Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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Food & Drinks
Hear from our valued guests
My husband and I had a wonderful time at Centro On The Square. We had beet crostini, creamy jalapeno soup, caesar salad, spicy Rigatoni and shrimp scampi. The fresh pasta, spicy rigatoni sauce (it has a good kick!) and beet crostini were the highlights for us. The service was friendly and paced well. We loved the atmosphere and vibe! We look forward to our next meal there!
My first time there today, celebrating my wedding anniversary! The entire team was amazing and made our day even more special, the best service I've ever had! Food was incredible, you see there's attention to every single detail. Exceptional gastronomic experience!
We had an incredible dinner tonight at Centro On The Square! From start to finish, everything was spot-on — the atmosphere was lively and inviting, the service was friendly and attentive, and the food was absolutely fantastic. Every dish was packed with flavor and beautifully presented, and the cocktails were just as impressive. It was the perfect spot for dinner with friends — great energy, great food, and a vibe that makes you want to stay and chat all night. Highly recommend this place if you’re looking for a fun night out with top-notch food and service!
This was worth the drive. My BFF and I stopped by for a meal. We had a bunch of drinks and they were all good. For appetizers we had the calamari and mussels. I highly recommend the mussels with white sauce. 👌 However, you should skip the calamari. It quite greasy and not what I would expect from a higher end restaurant. The red fish was spectacular--crispy on the outside and perfectly cooked on the inside. It paired quite well with the sauce. If you had to pick one dish from this place, I'd recommend the red fish. I had the spicy vodka rigatoni. I think maybe they messed up on the sauce because it was very spicy... this coming from an Asian, and it was too spicy for me. We then replaced it with the lemon ricotta. Both were delicious. You can tell the pasta was well made.
We went for my fiancé’s birthday on Christmas Eve. Our server was amazing she was extremely helpful with wine selection and properly serving it. The food was delicious and perfect serving size. Would definitely go back and try other items on their menu. And if you have room after wards for dessert, the limoncello sorbet and the tiramisu were amazing.
A great experience in downtown McKinney. Drinks were great and the atmosphere / vibes were as well. Our Caesar salads were mediocre to start but the entrees were both equally delicious and redeemed the food. Highly recommend spicy rigatoni and adding on meatballs.
I cannot recommend Centro On the Square highly enough! From the moment we walked in, we were warmly welcomed by the staff. Karla provided excellent, personal service throughout our meal, making sure we had everything we needed. The owner Grant touched the table and was very kind. The ambiance of the restaurant is elegant and inviting, perfect for a special night out. The food was absolutely delicious. The mozzarella was fresh and flavorful, the green salad was refreshing, and the in house pasta dishes were cooked to perfection. We particularly enjoyed the chicken marsala and the lemon ricotta agnolotti del plin. The drink selection was impressive, and the Italian house red wine was smooth and delicious. We ended our meal with the cannoli for dessert, which was good but not the best we've had. Next time, we'll be sure to try the tiramisu. Overall, Centro On the Square exceeded our expectations and we will definitely be returning in the future. Thank you for a wonderful dining experience!
We had a wonderful dining experience at Centro on the Square. I ordered the salmon, which was perfectly cooked and full of flavor. My partner had pricy rigatoni à la vodka, and it was rich, creamy, and very well balanced. We finished with the tiramisu for dessert, which was the perfect ending to the meal—light, classic, and delicious. Great food, inviting atmosphere, and attentive service. Highly recommended!
Centro on the Square… yes, Yes, and Heck YES! First, the holiday spirit is alive and well. Very much giving festive dinner with friends in a hallmark movie vibe, very nice holiday atmosphere tonight. With a much needed contrast to the chilly night the inside of the restaurant was warm and bustling. All that said, of course what we’re all here for, the food and service were both fantastic! Our waiter described the menu as “American Bistro with Italian influence”. The burrata was SO good, flavors were well balanced and plate was beautiful. Salad was fresh and well dressed. I ordered the short rib cappellacci which was so flavorful; felt rustic yet carefully prepared nonetheless. The filet was perfectly cooked and was fork tender. We finished with the “classic” cheesecake but it was anything but. We had the pleasure of speaking with the manager Basil who had great service and pride in opening the restaurant so recently. To our surprise they’re also open for lunch, we’ll definitely be back soon!
We visited this very awesome 1930's Jazz age styled American/Italian Bestro in McKinney Tx for a four way Birthday celebration and I can surely say that this place instantly rocked to one of our favorites that I will have to introduce all my close friends and relatives too. First off, the vibe and general atmosphere of this place is what I love in a restaurant. They also feature a live Jazz band on Thursday night's after 6 pm..We will be back to see that in person soon. Now this is fine dining but without the stiff collar so to speak so it is not cheap but the taste and quality of the fare here are second to none. The selections available in the bar are not what you would commonly expect in a small country town and anyone who is a cocktail enthusiast will be very intrigued buy their selection. Everyone we interacted with was warm, professional, knowledgeable and very welcoming. Will was our wait person and he was phenomenal and knew the whole menu like the back of his hand. He satisfied our every desire with efficiency and a uncommon flair. Grant was the first manger we encountered and again next level service minded. Had anything been amiss I'm sure Grant would have seen to our satisfaction of the matter. The evening however was flawless. Every dish of every course they served was a symphony of flavor, quality and delight. Pastas are all made fresh in house and are some of the best I have ever tasted. I personally sampled the Mussels for my appitizer and they where superb, the beet salad also was a delicious change from the norm and for my Entrée the Wagyu beef short rib pasta. The flavor of this dish has to be experienced! Any words I would use would be inadequate to convey it's divinity. This was paired with a Vermentino White wine, exquisite! I could go on and on about all the succulent flavors that we experienced but I will let my pictures do the talking this place has to be experienced words cannot describe. Lastly we encountered a Manager by the name of Bas
Common questions about Centro On The Square
Centro On The Square is located at 112 E Louisiana St Ste A, McKinney, TX 75069, United States, McKinney, TX, United States.
You can reach Centro On The Square by calling +1 214-548-4252.
Centro On The Square has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 based on 273 customer reviews.
Centro On The Square features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Centro On The Square features the following service options: Kerbside pickup, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in, Delivery.
Centro On The Square features the following highlights: Great cocktails, Great dessert, Great wine list, Live music.
Centro On The Square features the following popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
Centro On The Square features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Happy-hour drinks, Happy-hour food, Prepared foods, Private dining room, Small plates, Spirits, Vegan options, Vegetarian options, Wine.
Centro On The Square features the following dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
Centro On The Square features the following amenities: Bar on site, Restroom, Wi-Fi, Free Wi-Fi.
Centro On The Square features the following atmosphere: Romantic, Trendy.
Centro On The Square features the following crowd: Groups, Tourists.
Centro On The Square features the following planning: Dinner reservations recommended, Accepts reservations.
Centro On The Square features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Centro On The Square features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking, Somewhat difficult to find a space.
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