Set to sizzle

Shake Shack fires up new burger restaurant in Highland Village

Burgers and fries from Shake Shack.

Photo courtesy of Shake Shack

Burgers, fries, and milkshakes are on their way to the Highland Village-Flower Mound area. Burger chain Shake Shack will open its newest North Texas location at The Shops at Highland Village, at 1701 Shoal Creek, on Wednesday, August 12.

The menu features Shake Shack's signature ShackBurger, crinkle-cut fries, crispy chicken sandwiches, hot dogs, hand-spun shakes, house-made lemonades, and frozen custard, along with limited-time offerings like the recently launched West Coast Menu and the trendy Dubai Chocolate Pistachio Shake.

Shake Shack is the latest buzzy spot to join the outdoor shopping center's lineup of restaurants and retailers. Hudson House is set to open in the complex in fall/winter 2026.

“We are thrilled to welcome Shake Shack to The Shops at Highland Village,” says Ravi Wadhwa, Senior General Manager at The Shops at Highland Village, in a release. “This opening reflects our ongoing commitment to bringing sought-after dining experiences to the community, and we look forward to seeing Shake Shack become a vibrant gathering place for our shoppers.”

Doors will open at 10 am August 12. Opening day festivities will begin with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 9:30 am featuring company representatives and local officials Guests can also expect live music on the patio, and the first 100 customers will receive a Shake Shack Texas-themed tumbler, the release says.

As part of the company's "Stand for Something Good" initiative, Shake Shack will donate $1 for every sandwich sold on opening day to the Lewisville Education Foundation, which supports programs for students in Lewisville ISD.

Once it opens, Shake Shack hours will be 10 am-11 pm Sunday-Thursday and 10 am-1 am Friday-Saturday.

Since the original Shack opened in 2004 in NYC’s Madison Square Park, the company has expanded to over 705 locations system-wide, including about 455 in 35 U.S., and over 250 international locations across London, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Singapore, Mexico City, Istanbul, Dubai, Tokyo, Seoul and more.

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Margaritas & fajitas

Dallas Mexican favorite El Molino to debut new location at Preston Royal

Photo by Samantha Marie Photography

Enchilada plate at El Molino.

A Dallas Mexican restaurant that quickly built a following for its wood-fired fajitas and flaming margaritas is expanding with a second high-profile location. El Molino, from Vandelay Companies, will open Monday, August 10 in Preston Royal Shopping Center.

According to a release, the new restaurant will take over the former Anchor Sushi Bar space at 6025 Royal Ln., Ste. 250.

The opening comes about 10 months after El Molino debuted in Snider Plaza, where it introduced a menu centered on wood-fired fajitas in a cozy, upscale atmosphere. It earned much acclaim and even garnered a nomination for Best New Restaurant in the 2026 CultureMap Tastemaker Awards.

According to the release, the new restaurant spans 6,000 square feet - significantly larger than the 83-seat original - and will feature an expanded menu while maintaining the neighborhood feel of the Snider Plaza location.

Entrees, chips, queso, and margs at El Molino.Photo by Samantha Marie Photography

At the heart of the menu is still El Molino's wood-fired fajita program, with options including USDA Prime tenderloin, grilled chicken, jumbo tiger shrimp, marinated prime ribeye, and combination platters.

Other dishes include queso, elote corn chowder, fresh tuna nachos, tacos, enchiladas, salads, and entrées such as the Las Vegas Ribeye, Crispy Shrimp Brochette, Filet Mignon Famosa, and Grilled Sonora Quail.

The beverage program includes the restaurant's signature Flaming Margarita, frozen margaritas in flavors such as passion fruit, pineapple jalapeño, cherry vanilla, and mango, plus handcrafted cocktails and sipping tequilas.

El Molino Flaming margaritas are a must.Photo by Samantha Marie Photography

According to the release, the Preston Hollow location will also offer a daily happy hour from 3-6 pm at the bar with discounted frozen flaming margaritas, house margaritas, and sangria.

“The response to El Molino since its debut has exceeded our expectations, making Preston Hollow a natural next step for the brand,” says Hunter Pond, founder, chairman, and CEO of Vandelay Companies, in the release. “This larger location allows us to welcome even more guests while building upon the food, hospitality and overall experience that have made the Snider Plaza restaurant so successful.”

El Molino The Preston-Royal location will take over the former Anchor Sushi Bar space.Photo by Samantha Marie Photography

Pond also addressed the closure of Anchor Sushi Bar and why El Molina made sense to take over its spot.

“We intentionally opened Anchor Bar in two very different footprints to determine the best long-term model for the brand,” said Hunter Pond, founder, chairman, and CEO of Vandelay Companies, in a statement. “What we learned is that Anchor is at its best in a more intimate setting, like our Knox location, and that's the format we'll continue to expand. A larger footprint is much better suited for a high-energy Tex-Mex concept like El Molino, making Preston Royal the ideal home for its next chapter.”

Once it opens August 10, the Preston Hollow location of El Molina will be open for lunch and dinner, 11 am-9 pm Sunday-Wednesday and 11 am-10 pm Thursday-Saturday.

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