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This Month in Desi McKinney: October 2026

October sees McKinney Navratri & Garba, Simply South, Red Hot Indo‑Chinese and Indian Kitchen, Madras Mojo, welcoming South Indian dining, council‑approved Islamic Association Mosque.

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News
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Events
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New spots
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Top stories
Food & DiningMcKinney Welcomes South Indian Dining as Fairview Temple Dispute Heads Toward CourtsPolitics & CivicMcKinney Council Votes 7-0 to Approve Islamic Association Mosque Over Community Opposition
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Don't miss this month
Oct 03
Dikshitar & Shyama Sastry Aradhana Festival
📍 Collin College McKinney Campus Conference Center, McKinney, TX
Oct 03
Dikshitar and Shyama Sastry Aradhana Festival
📍 Collin College McKinney Campus Conference Center, McKinney, TX
Oct 06
Ekadashi
Oct 08
Pradosh Vrat
Oct 10
Amavasya
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New in town
🆕 Now open
Simply South
Simply South opened its McKinney location in January 2026, offering South Indian vegetarian cuisine.
🆕 Now open
Red Hot Indo-Chinese and Indian Kitchen
Red Hot Indo-Chinese and Indian Kitchen has opened in McKinney, specializing in shareable dishes that blend Indian and Chinese culinary traditions
🆕 Now open
Madras Mojo
Madras Mojo began a soft opening in early April at 4060 W. University Drive, taking over the Fire Bowl Cafe.
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Restaurant spotlight
Tantra - Modern Indian Bistro
Indian
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On screen
Love & War
hi · coming soon
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Coming up
Navratri & Garba · October 11
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This Month in Desi McKinney: October 2026