About Us
About Us For years, one of our founders longed to introduce McKinney diners to the Mexican food he loved from the kitchen of his grandmother, Petra. So, in 2007, we created Petra Fresh Mexican Bistro to honor the delicious recopies from this beautiful woman.
At Petra Fresh Mexican Bistro, we take more time to make everything from scratch, by hand, with the freshest ingredients from recipes that are authentically Mexican, not so much Texan.
When you come to visit, you can choose to enjoy a relaxing occasion with friends and family or a quick meal on the run. Dine in or take out, you will discover authentic Mexican food you won’t find anywhere else.
Menu
Menu Everything on our menu is made by hand, from the freshest meats, produce and ingredients that you can buy. 
= petra’s favorite 
= spicy
Order by phone: (972) 984-1981
chori-queso
Warm queso spiked with savory chorizo. Served with hot chips.
guacamole fresco
Fresh, chunky guacamole prepared table-side to your taste.
quesadillas
cheese ♦ guajillo chicken ♦ veggie ♦ tenderloin beef ♦ shrimp
Rich with marinated, caramelized onions and served with sides of sour cream, house-made Mexican Slaw and pico de gallo.
Entree-size quesadillas are listed under “Platos Tipicos”.
cup of petra’s tortilla cream soup
Our unique creamy chicken tortilla soup featuring Serrano Lime Rice and prepared to your liking table-side.
Bowl of Tortilla Soup listed under “Sopas y Ensaladas”.
Accompanied by rice, beans, Mexican Slaw, caramelized onions and served on your choice of corn or flour tortillas, or Fresco Style – on cool lettuce wraps.
Add a Side Salad or a cup of Tortilla Soup to your entrée for only $2.50.
guajillo chicken tacos
Sautéed chicken, green onions, jack cheese and garlic and our spirited Guajillo sauce. Served with Cumin-Lime Sour Cream.
mexican beef tenderloin tacos
Sautéed beef tenderloin, bacon, onions, tomatoes, garlic, jack cheese, Serrano chiles and fresh avocado slices.
tacos al pastor
Caramelized pork carnitas, jack cheese, pineapple and fresh avocado slices, served with Guajillo sauce.
baja fish tacos
Hot and crispy beer-battered fish filets with Cilantro Pesto and tangy fish sauce. Fresh pico de gallo and Avocado Cream Salsa on the side.
shrimp mexicanos tacos
Plump, sautéed shrimp, garlic, onions, tomatoes, jack cheese, Serrano peppers, cilantro and Avocado Cream Salsa.
veggie tacos
Sautéed garlic, spinach, carrots, mushrooms and tomatoes fresh off the griddle contrasted with cool avocado and cilantro.
petra’s taco sampler plate
Indecision’s best friend. Combine any two or three from above.
All entrées served with warm tortillas and your choice of:
serrano lime rice ♦ achiote mexican rice ♦ charro beans
mexican slaw ♦ mexican roasted pasta
chicken guajillo
Generous chunks of chicken sautéed with garlic and green onions in our signature Guajillo sauce.
chicken mexicano
Caramelized chicken with bacon, onions, garlic, tomatoes and Serrano chiles, topped with fresh cilantro.
chicken los cabos
Cuts of chicken sautéed with spinach, mushrooms, garlic, onions and tomatoes.
beef tips mexicanas
Seared tenderloin beef tips with bacon, onions, garlic, tomatoes and Serrano chilies, topped with fresh cilantro.
mancha manteles
Sautéed tenderloin beef tips with garlic and green onions in our unforgettable Guajillo sauce.
beef en champiñones
Tenderloin beef tips sautéed with mushrooms, garlic, green onions and spices.
pork al guajillo
Tender pork sautéed in our amazing Guajillo sauce.
carnitas
Slow-roasted pork simmered in citrus broth and spices, served with Avocado Corn Relish.
add a side salad or a cup of tortilla soup to your entrée for only $2.50.
quesadillas
cheese ♦ guajillo chicken ♦ veggie ♦ tenderloin beef ♦ shrimp
Rich with marinated, caramelized onions and served with sides of sour cream, house-made Mexican Slaw and pico de gallo.
appetizer-size quesadillas are listed under “para empezar”.
flautas rancheras
Hand-rolled tortillas filled with chicken and fried into crispy flautas. Topped with crumbled queso fresco, Avocado Cream Salsa and Cumin-Lime Sour Cream. Served over Mexican Slaw.
add a side salad or a cup of tortilla soup to your entrée for only $2.50.
bowl of petra’s tortilla cream soup
A hearty serving of our unique creamy chicken tortilla soup featuring Serrano Lime Rice and prepared to your liking table-side. Served with a side of warm tortillas.
cup of tortilla soup listed under “para empezar”.
asopado de pollo
Braised chicken steeped in a rich tomato broth and served over our Roasted Mexican Pasta. Served with side of warm tortillas.
asopado de camarones
Braised shrimp simmered in a tasty tomato broth, ladled over our Roasted Mexican Pasta. Served with side of warm tortillas.
beef guisada – a northern mexico favorite
Braised beef tips in a sauce rich with tomatoes, onions and spices and served over Serrano Lime Rice. Served with a side of warm tortillas.
tenderloin beef salad
Sautéed tenderloin beef tips served warm over cool mixed greens, tossed in Smoked Chipotle Ranch dressing, then topped with tomatoes, marinated caramelized onions and queso fresco.
chicken salad
Hearty chunks of chicken seared with chile rub over mixed greens, tossed in Cilantro Honey Lime Vinaigrette, and topped with tomatoes, marinated caramelized onions and queso fresco.
shrimp salad
Sautéed shrimp served over mixed greens, tossed in Cilantro Honey Lime Vinaigrette, and topped with tomatoes, marinated caramelized onions and queso fresco.
add a side salad or a cup of tortilla soup to your entrée for only $2.50.
asopado de camarones
Braised shrimp steeped in a rich tomato broth, then ladled over Roasted Mexican Pasta. Served with a side of warm tortillas.
shrimp salad
Sautéed shrimp served warm over chilled mixed greens, tossed in Cilantro Honey Lime Vinaigrette, then topped with tomatoes, marinated caramelized onions and queso fresco.
all entrées below served with your choice of:
serrano lime rice ♦ achiote mexican rice ♦ charro beans
mexican slaw ♦ mexican roasted pasta
veracruz
Choose fresh Gulf shrimp or Northern Tilapia, grilled and topped with a zesty Veracruzano sauce, served over Serrano Lime Rice and with a side of warm tortillas.
shrimp diablo
Shrimp sautéed in a bold chile sauce with garlic, onions and tomatoes.
shrimp al ajillo
Caramelized shrimp complemented with garlic, mushrooms and green onions.
add a side salad or a cup of tortilla soup to your entrée for only $2.50.
for kids 12 and under.
includes beverage and choice of:
rice ♦ pasta ♦ slaw ♦ beans
cheese quesadillas
sautéed chicken or beef
tacos
Two fresh flour tortillas with sautéed beef or chicken.
limonada ♦ strawberry limonada (juiced by hand)
hibiscus, tropical and pekoe teas ♦ soft drinks
margaritas
classic frozen margarita
Featuring Margaritaville Tequila and tangy triple sec, blended with ice.
classic margarita rocks
Margaritaville Tequila, triple sec and lime juice over ice.
top-shelf frozen margarita
Featuring Sauza Gold Tequila, Patron Citronage and fresh lime juice, blended with ice.
top-shelf margarita rocks
Featuring Sauza Gold Tequila, Patron Citronage and fresh lime juice over ice.
petra’s sangría
Mellow cabernet infused with brandy and fruit juices.
margarita swirls
raspberry ♦ strawberry ♦ blood orange ♦ hibiscus ♦ pomegranate
Folded into Frozen Margarita, delicious Petra Sangría or your choice of fresh fruit purees.
beer
domestic
bud light ♦ miller lite ♦ coors light
imports
corona ♦ modelo special ♦ tecate ♦ negra modelo
corona light ♦ dos equis amber
wine
cabernet sauvignon ♦ chardonnay ♦ white zinfandel
fried ice cream buñuelo
You won’t believe the incredible taste that happens when frozen ice cream is rolled in our special coating with coconut, then quick-fried. Served in a cinnamon-sugar-dusted pastry shell and topped with fresh whipped cream and a rich chocolaty sauce.
churros
Fresh and crispy homemade churros dusted with cinnamon sugar and served with sides of warm caramel sauce and strawberry puree.
chocolate flan cake
After a three-step process that takes us most of the day, a layer of creamy flan magically rises above decadent chocolate cake and handmade caramel. Each chilled slice is drizzled with deep, dark, chocolaty sauce.
tres leches cake
Petra’s version of the authentic Mexican classic dessert, named after the three types of milk – cream, heavy cream and fresh milk – that make it so exquisite.
$7.95 Lunch Specials
$7.95 Lunch Specials includes rice, beans and a drink.
available 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m
or whenever we run out.
dine in only please.
Mon: chicken tostadas
Tue: beef enchiladas with chili
Wed: poblano chicken
Thu: sour cream chicken enchiladas
Fri: pork tamales
Menu
Menu Everything on our menu is made by hand, from the freshest meats, produce and ingredients that you can buy. = petra’s favorite = spicy
Order by phone: (972) 984-1981
chori-queso
Warm queso spiked with savory chorizo. Served with hot chips.
guacamole fresco
Fresh, chunky guacamole prepared table-side to your taste.
quesadillas
cheese ♦ guajillo chicken ♦ veggie ♦ tenderloin beef ♦ shrimp
Rich with marinated, caramelized onions and served with sides of sour cream, house-made Mexican Slaw and pico de gallo.
entree-size quesadillas are listed under “platos tipicos”.
cup of petra’s tortilla cream soup
Our unique creamy chicken tortilla soup featuring Serrano Lime Rice and prepared to your liking table-side.
bowl of tortilla soup listed under “sopas y ensaladas”.
Accompanied by rice, beans, Mexican Slaw, caramelized onions and served on your choice of corn or flour tortillas, or Fresco Style – on cool lettuce wraps.
Add a Side Salad or a cup of Tortilla Soup to your entrée for only $2.50.
guajillo chicken tacos
Sautéed chicken, green onions, jack cheese and garlic and our spirited Guajillo sauce. Served with Cumin-Lime Sour Cream.
mexican beef tenderloin tacos
Sautéed beef tenderloin, bacon, onions, tomatoes, garlic, jack cheese, Serrano chiles and fresh avocado slices.
tacos al pastor
Caramelized pork carnitas, jack cheese, pineapple and fresh avocado slices, served with Guajillo sauce.
baja fish tacos
Hot and crispy beer-battered fish filets with Cilantro Pesto and tangy fish sauce. Fresh pico de gallo and Avocado Cream Salsa on the side.
shrimp mexicanos tacos
Plump, sautéed shrimp, garlic, onions, tomatoes, jack cheese, Serrano peppers, cilantro and Avocado Cream Salsa.
veggie tacos
Sautéed garlic, spinach, carrots, mushrooms and tomatoes fresh off the griddle contrasted with cool avocado and cilantro.
petra’s taco sampler plate
Indecision’s best friend. Combine any two or three from above.
All entrées served with warm tortillas and your choice of:
serrano lime rice ♦ achiote mexican rice ♦ charro beans
mexican slaw ♦ mexican roasted pasta
chicken guajillo
Generous chunks of chicken sautéed with garlic and green onions in our signature Guajillo sauce.
chicken mexicano
Caramelized chicken with bacon, onions, garlic, tomatoes and Serrano chiles, topped with fresh cilantro.
chicken los cabos
Cuts of chicken sautéed with spinach, mushrooms, garlic, onions and tomatoes.
beef tips mexicanas
Seared tenderloin beef tips with bacon, onions, garlic, tomatoes and Serrano chilies, topped with fresh cilantro.
mancha manteles
Sautéed tenderloin beef tips with garlic and green onions in our unforgettable Guajillo sauce.
beef en champiñones
Tenderloin beef tips sautéed with mushrooms, garlic, green onions and spices.
pork al guajillo
Tender pork sautéed in our amazing Guajillo sauce.
carnitas
Slow-roasted pork simmered in citrus broth and spices, served with Avocado Corn Relish.
add a side salad or a cup of tortilla soup to your entrée for only $2.50.
quesadillas
cheese ♦ guajillo chicken ♦ veggie ♦ tenderloin beef ♦ shrimp
Rich with marinated, caramelized onions and served with sides of sour cream, house-made Mexican Slaw and pico de gallo.
appetizer-size quesadillas are listed under “para empezar”.
flautas rancheras
Hand-rolled tortillas filled with chicken and fried into crispy flautas. Topped with crumbled queso fresco, Avocado Cream Salsa and Cumin-Lime Sour Cream. Served over Mexican Slaw.
add a side salad or a cup of tortilla soup to your entrée for only $2.50.
bowl of petra’s tortilla cream soup
A hearty serving of our unique creamy chicken tortilla soup featuring Serrano Lime Rice and prepared to your liking table-side. Served with a side of warm tortillas.
cup of tortilla soup listed under “para empezar”.
asopado de pollo
Braised chicken steeped in a rich tomato broth and served over our Roasted Mexican Pasta. Served with side of warm tortillas.
asopado de camarones
Braised shrimp simmered in a tasty tomato broth, ladled over our Roasted Mexican Pasta. Served with side of warm tortillas.
beef guisada – a northern mexico favorite
Braised beef tips in a sauce rich with tomatoes, onions and spices and served over Serrano Lime Rice. Served with a side of warm tortillas.
tenderloin beef salad
Sautéed tenderloin beef tips served warm over cool mixed greens, tossed in Smoked Chipotle Ranch dressing, then topped with tomatoes, marinated caramelized onions and queso fresco.
chicken salad
Hearty chunks of chicken seared with chile rub over mixed greens, tossed in Cilantro Honey Lime Vinaigrette, and topped with tomatoes, marinated caramelized onions and queso fresco.
shrimp salad
Sautéed shrimp served over mixed greens, tossed in Cilantro Honey Lime Vinaigrette, and topped with tomatoes, marinated caramelized onions and queso fresco.
add a side salad or a cup of tortilla soup to your entrée for only $2.50.
asopado de camarones
Braised shrimp steeped in a rich tomato broth, then ladled over Roasted Mexican Pasta. Served with a side of warm tortillas.
shrimp salad
Sautéed shrimp served warm over chilled mixed greens, tossed in Cilantro Honey Lime Vinaigrette, then topped with tomatoes, marinated caramelized onions and queso fresco.
all entrées below served with your choice of:
serrano lime rice ♦ achiote mexican rice ♦ charro beans
mexican slaw ♦ mexican roasted pasta
veracruz
Choose fresh Gulf shrimp or Northern Tilapia, grilled and topped with a zesty Veracruzano sauce, served over Serrano Lime Rice and with a side of warm tortillas.
shrimp diablo
Shrimp sautéed in a bold chile sauce with garlic, onions and tomatoes.
shrimp al ajillo
Caramelized shrimp complemented with garlic, mushrooms and green onions.
add a side salad or a cup of tortilla soup to your entrée for only $2.50.
for kids 12 and under.
includes beverage and choice of:
rice ♦ pasta ♦ slaw ♦ beans
cheese quesadillas
sautéed chicken or beef
tacos
Two fresh flour tortillas with sautéed beef or chicken.
limonada ♦ strawberry limonada (juiced by hand)
hibiscus, tropical and pekoe teas ♦ soft drinks
margaritas
classic frozen margarita
Featuring Margaritaville Tequila and tangy triple sec, blended with ice.
classic margarita rocks
Margaritaville Tequila, triple sec and lime juice over ice.
top-shelf frozen margarita
Featuring Sauza Gold Tequila, Patron Citronage and fresh lime juice, blended with ice.
top-shelf margarita rocks
Featuring Sauza Gold Tequila, Patron Citronage and fresh lime juice over ice.
petra’s sangría
Mellow cabernet infused with brandy and fruit juices.
margarita swirls
raspberry ♦ strawberry ♦ blood orange ♦ hibiscus ♦ pomegranate
Folded into Frozen Margarita, delicious Petra Sangría or your choice of fresh fruit purees.
beer
domestic
bud light ♦ miller lite ♦ coors light
imports
corona ♦ modelo special ♦ tecate ♦ negra modelo
corona light ♦ dos equis amber
wine
cabernet sauvignon ♦ chardonnay ♦ white zinfandel
fried ice cream buñuelo
You won’t believe the incredible taste that happens when frozen ice cream is rolled in our special coating with coconut, then quick-fried. Served in a cinnamon-sugar-dusted pastry shell and topped with fresh whipped cream and a rich chocolaty sauce.
churros
Fresh and crispy homemade churros dusted with cinnamon sugar and served with sides of warm caramel sauce and strawberry puree.
chocolate flan cake
After a three-step process that takes us most of the day, a layer of creamy flan magically rises above decadent chocolate cake and handmade caramel. Each chilled slice is drizzled with deep, dark, chocolaty sauce.
tres leches cake
Petra’s version of the authentic Mexican classic dessert, named after the three types of milk – cream, heavy cream and fresh milk – that make it so exquisite.
$7.95 Lunch Specials
includes rice, beans and a drink.
available 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m
or whenever we run out.
dine-in only please.
Mon: chicken tostadas
Tues: beef enchiladas with chili
Wed: poblano chicken
Thurs: sour cream chicken enchiladas
Fri: pork tamales
Hours & Location
Hours & Location Petra Mexican Bistro
1751 Eldorado Pkwy
Suite 300
McKinney, Texas 75069
Hours:
Monday – Saturday:
11am to 9pm
Closed Sunday
We Love Happy Customers
We Love Happy Customers Petra’s Happy Customers
Frequently bring friends for lunch. Food is good & reasonably priced. Atmosphere is what we like. Not so loud & noisy that you cannot hear. Pleasant staff.
Excellent real Mexican food! HIGHLY RECOMMEND! The only con is that its kinda smelly inside. Not a fan of their cleaning product smell... so we eat outside on the patio.
A hidden gem for really fresh, casual, very tasty Mexican dishes that are both modern and authentic. It's almost a combination between Tex-Mex and Cali-Mex...with a bit of traditional, authentic Mexican cooking. Surprisingly health and quality conscious for the 'burbs. Perfect for lunch as there are many options under $10 - cheaper and more exciting that Chipotle! As a rice/beans snob, I was blown away by how good they are here - and super impressed that everything is made in house, from the salsa to the flour tortillas.
Great food. Everything is fresh. Not your typical line-mall restaurant. I have brought several friends here for their first visit and none have been disappointed.
Eat here several times a month, food is delicious! Prices are amazing and staff are kind.
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