Mendocino Farms, the fast-casual restaurant known for sandwiches, salads and more is opening a new location at Two Allen Center (1200 Smith Street, Suite 130) on Tuesday, April 26. The brand’s second downtown Houston restaurant, is also its fifth in the city.
As Houstonians continue to return to the office, Mendocino Farms aims to reimagine the workday meal with its new Two Allen Center restaurant.
As part of the grand opening celebrations, Mendocino Farms is taking over Two Allen Center on April 26, renaming it “Moo Allen Center” as a nod to the brand’s blue cow mascot and bringing its signature “Eat Happy” spirit to the building. Locals can receive a free entrée when they create a My Mendo account and select “Houston-Two Allen Center” as their favorite location before opening day. The offer includes a free sandwich, salad or bowl with any menu purchase during the first two weeks post-opening.
“We are always looking to better serve our existing communities, and our Two Allen Center location was built with professionals in mind as more return to downtown,” said Kevin Miles, CEO of Mendocino Farms in a statement. “With our diverse menu satisfying any culinary craving, we look forward to welcoming Two Allen Center tenants to our new restaurant, whether they are grabbing a bite with coworkers, seeking a quick pick up or delivery option, or feeding a crowd with our catering spreads.”
Rooted in a desire to better the communities it serves, Mendocino Farms is donating 50% of opening day sales to Bike MS and The National Multiple Sclerosis Society in support of Houstonians competing in the upcoming Texas MS 150 race to find a cure for multiple sclerosis.
Mendocino Farms’ menu features sandwiches, salads, grain bowls and more. A feature of the menu is the Thai Mango Salad, featuring shaved, roasted chicken breast, ramen noodles, Napa cabbage and kale slaw, sliced mango, honey roasted almonds, pickled daikon and carrots, scallions, Thai basil, mint, cilantro, lime, and fried shallots with Thai almond dressing. For those craving a classic, try the “Not So Fried” Chicken Sandwich, made with shaved, roasted chicken breast, Mendo’s signature krispies, herb aioli, mustard pickle slaw, tomatoes and pickled red onions on toasted ciabatta with a side of tangy mustard barbeque sauce or mustard pickle remoulade.
Mendocino Farms will open Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Delivery is available through third-party partners including UberEats, DoorDash and Postmates. Mendocino Farms also offers catering options for workplace gatherings and other celebratory moments.
