Two Dallas restaurants, a steakhouse called Tango Room and a bakery called Commissary, are expanding to Frisco‘s Hall Park in 2026.
The partnership comes from two Texas billionaires: entrepreneur, philanthropist and winery owner Craig Hall and oilman, film producer and hotelier Tim Headington. It would seem that the two – each real estate investors with a stake in Dallas-Fort Worth growth – would have shared notes for years.
“They’re probably the two most like-minded developers in Dallas,” said Jeny Bania, chief marketing officer for Headington Companies.
And yet, the two didn’t know one another until their teams brought them together.
They still haven’t met in person.
Hall Park in Frisco is just south of The Star, which is the headquarters of the Dallas Cowboys. From this vantage point, you can see the blue Ford Center, the Cowboys’ training facility.
Hall was growing his $7 billion development along the Dallas North Tollway in Frisco, on land he’s owned as 1989. His team wanted both a casual cafe and a high-end restaurant to add to Hall Park’s current phase, which includes 16 buildings and more than 2.5 million square feet of office space. Hall Park has one main restaurant right now, Italian spot Palato, plus five others in the plaza. There’s room for “a few” others, said Allison Carp, communications director for Hall Group.
Bania’s team pitched Commissary and Tango Room, two Headington restaurants in downtown Dallas and the Design District, respectively, that could serve people in Hall Park’s luxury apartments and offices in Frisco.
It was one of the few times Headington considered a move north. For more than 20 years, Headington has been
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“When you find a like-minded company that aligns so naturally in those values,the location becomes less about ‘suburban expansion’ and more about joining the right ecosystem at the right time,” Headington wrote.
The two companies seem to share a similar ethos. The two real estate developers share a sensibility for “how to anchor a neighborhood,” Headington wrote. Both are art collectors who have placed their private collections in public spaces.
Here’s a brief look at what consumers can expect from each new restaurant.
What is Commissary?
Commissary, a bakery and cafe concept, will be the first to launch. Originating in Austin, Commissary is known for its European-style pastries, breads, and light fare. The Frisco location will mirror the Austin aesthetic, offering a relaxed atmosphere perfect for morning coffee, a fast lunch, or an afternoon treat. Expect a focus on high-quality ingredients and artisanal techniques.
Pastries are one of the staples at Commissary. The shop opening in Frisco will be similar to the Austin location.
upscale Steakhouse Tango Room and Bodega Commissary Coming to Frisco’s hall Park in 2026
Frisco residents will soon have access to a elegant dining experience with the planned opening of tango Room and Commissary at 3101 Gaylord Parkway (in Hall Park) in fall 2026. The restaurants are being brought to Frisco by The Hall Group and Headington Companies, aiming to fill a niche for both business dining and a high-end destination for locals.
Tango Room, described as “sexy” by headington Companies’ Coner Seargeant, https://www.dallasnews.com/food/restaurant-news/2024/12/08/tango-room-commissary-coming-to-frisco-hall-park-2026/ will be the most upscale restaurant in Hall Park. Seargeant,the vice president of restaurants for Headington Companies,highlighted the opportunity to create a restaurant that caters to both business professionals and Frisco residents seeking a refined dining experience.
Originally opening in Dallas’ Design District in 2021, Tango Room was conceived as an homage to classic steakhouses around the world, blending comfort with a sense of occasion. https://tangoroomdallas.com/ Headington Companies has adopted a “no pretense” approach, emphasizing an elevated experience without strict dress codes. “I’m a fairly casual person,” said Headington, “so offering an elevated experience with ‘no jackets required’ is part of what makes operating Tango Room feel really personal to me.”
the Frisco menu will mirror the Dallas location, featuring popular dishes like a cowboy rib-eye, lobster corndogs, and cacio e pepe pasta (with optional caviar).
Alongside Tango Room, Commissary, a bodega-style market, will also open at the hall Park location. https://www.dallasnews.com/food/restaurant-news/2024/12/08/tango-room-commissary-coming-to-frisco-hall-park-2026/