Downtown McKinney’s Beloved Wagyu Burger Spot Closes Its Doors

LOYO Burger closed its Virginia South Street 102 location in McKinney on August 19.

Written By Saheba Khatun
Outside image of LOYO Burger restaurant in McKinney (Image credit: Yelp@ Larry R)

LOYO Burger has officially closed its downtown McKinney location. The burger restaurant was a part of the parent company Local Yocal BBQ & Grill. The restaurant team shared the closure announcement on social media with a farewell message. The sister locations of the restaurant will remain open.

LOYO Burger Closes Downtown McKinney Location

Located at 216 W. Virginia Street, LOYO Burger was part of the Local Yocal family of businesses. The restaurant was well-known for its freshly baked buns and a variety of house-made toppings and sauces. The restaurant menu focused on burgers prepared with Wagyu beef, chicken sandwiches, and other comfort-casual favorites.

On August 19, the team announced the closure on social media. The team thanked the community for its support and wrote, “From the daily regulars to the first-time visitors, you have made the space truly special.”

The team also thanked the McKinney community for its support. According to the CommunityImpact, the restaurant was opened in 2023.

The restaurant team did not share any official reason for its sudden closure.

 

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Sister Locations Remain Open

While LOYO Burger has closed its doors, the parent company still operates two sister locations. The locations include Local Yocal BBQ & Grill, on Louisiana Street, and Local Yocal Farm to Market, on Tennessee Street.

The LOYO Burger restaurant team has assured the community that this is not a permanent goodbye. “We are already looking ahead and plan to return to a brand new location in the future,” shared the team.

Following the closure announcement, several loyal customers of the restaurant expressed their sadness and grief on social media.

With the closure of LOYO Burger, the McKinney community has lost a gem of a dining destination. Customers can still visit its sister restaurants to enjoy the same warmth and comforting hospitality.

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Saheba Khatun is a journalist and content writer with a strong academic background in English literature and a deep passion for storytelling. She has produced a wide range of work spanning news, features, and human-interest stories, often highlighting the voices and experiences of everyday people. Known for her people-focused, thoughtful, and relatable approach, Saheba aims to inform, inspire, and foster meaningful connections through her writing. With an eye for detail and a commitment to integrity, she believes in the power of words to spark dialogue, shift perspectives, and create lasting impact. Outside of her professional work, she enjoys exploring literature, culture, and community narratives, which continue to fuel her creative process and broaden her worldview.
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