Zavala's Barbecue

Review №1

Rating: 5

Date: 4 hours ago

Review №2

Rating: 1

Food was good but for the price no way. 2 meat plate $27+ 1 slice of brisket and a sausage link over rated.

Date: 12 hours ago

Review №3

Rating: 5

The BBQ here is top notch, worth driving bye two or three BBQ restaurants just to indulge in the Best, most flavorful BBQ in Grand Prairie and Arlington. If you haven t been here, you re missing out!! Great Staff, Awesome food and they have a clean patio, we highly recommend Zavala s on Main Street in Grand Prairie, our New favorite BBQ restaurant Unbeatable BBQ Parking: The city of Grand Prairie should and needs to Give this restaurant more parking spaces on the street! Customers should be able to park on the street without a cost if they re patronizing with one of the local businesses on Main Street.

Date: a week ago

Review №4

Rating: 5

DELICIOUS moist brisket! Unforgettable potato salad and the brisket boidain OMG!

Date: a week ago

Review №5

Rating: 5

Date: a week ago

Review №6

Rating: 5

The Brisket & Turkey was amazingly delicious! A+

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №7

Rating: 5

Ensure to come here early as their food is so good it goes quick! Came here late in the day and there was minimal things we could order but they were all still good and i d order them again! The brisket was so good and the pizza pepper sausage was so good and spicy. This spot is a hidden gem and more people need to know about it! Staff are so knowledgeable with the menu and energetic with the customers. I would love to come back each when i m in GP.

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №8

Rating: 5

Both my wife and I got the 2 meat plate combo. We had brisket, pork ribs, Jal cheddar sausage, and sides. All the meats were on point. Amazing flavor and tenderness, sides were really good as well. Service was fast and easy with great attitude and a smile. Will definitely be back!

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №9

Rating: 5

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №10

Rating: 5

This place is number 1 in tender smoked brisket. Awesome boudin sausage.

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №11

Rating: 2

The food is excellent however my lower rating is for several reasons. First, I know barbecue is expensive but I didnt feel that the price paid complimented the servings provided. To be completely honest the food in addition to their sauces are really extremely good but a meat plate will only get you a spoon full of delicous potatoe salad two slices of tender brisket. Thats a little over $16 but it did include a drink and if you like beer they had free beer outside in a cooler which leads to my other point. I was with my adult son and father. I requested the TV be placed on a college game that was already on when we arrived. As we ordered food the channel was changed but not to an actual show or movie just a tv setting. The polite young lady who works the front changed the channel for us and we began eating. As I choose my included drink the young lady informed me that the beer outside was free. I decided to take her up on this offer. As I opened the beer cooler, the ower Joe who was outside speaking with other guest gave me this weird stare down. The type of stare you get when racist people think your taking something which is usually free without making an inital purchase (because youre black). The stare was so weird I just spoke and said hi how ya doing. He never responded back. Then as we ate he came in from outside and turned the music off that was playing in the background then, turned the tvs sound down to play Country Music. This was extremely weird to me as when I arrived they were playing hard core rap which didnt bother me but apparently as other caucasian customers arrived he decided to switch things up a bit. Anyway the whole thing was extremely wierd and other customers in the store were actually wanting to watch the game too so I believe everyone was kinda of taken away by the actions of the owner. The food is really good, the people who cook and take your orders are wonderful but the price is steep and the owner is questionable as to his actions.

Date: 4 weeks ago

Review №12

Rating: 5

Its a good spot with good food! I would love to see them prosper to be the next GP BBQ spot since Eddlemon has retired! Kid-friendliness: The kids loved it!

Date: a month ago

Review №13

Rating: 5

Great customer service great flavors friendly good atmosphere definitely worth it.. I wish they open more days... The best thing is that the play comes with a drink...

Date: a month ago

Review №14

Rating: 5

The customer service was excellent. This was my first time at the place. I always see their post on Facebook. Everything is delicious the meats are so tender and juicy sides was so Awesome, cheesy honmy is different but delicious and I really didnt know what to expect. I always drive to Oakcliff for my BBQ but now this place is my new spot. Come on by you will not be disappointed 10 stars

Date: a month ago

Review №15

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №16

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №17

Rating: 1

Almost 30 dollars for a small plate. No indoor seating available at 2pm on a hot day. They have limited sides and everything is Mexican themed to rather than traditional barbecue. They were rude when I ordered. Food

Date: a month ago

Review №18

Rating: 5

I love this place. great location. awesome employees and delicious food! everybody here is so welcoming and friendly. Plus the food is so incredible, that i went for lunch two days in a row haha Food : 5/5

Date: a month ago

Review №19

Rating: 5

The brisket was seasoned very well and extremely moist! Both types of sausages are good. The potato salad is different compared to the normal style, but it didnt disappoint! Food : 5/5

Date: a month ago

Review №20

Rating: 5

This place has been on my want to go list for awhile!! Moving into a new warehouse in Grand Prairie and will be stopping by Zavalas for lunch when in town!! Great take on Barbecue! Definitely check them out!!!

Date: a month ago

Review №21

Rating: 3

Limited menu, not hot bbq, didn t smell bbq cooking outside , not friendly. Had tables outside in a summer. Ugh no! Never again. Hutchinson BBQ Trophy Club . Go there!!!

Date: a month ago

Review №22

Rating: 3

Brisket was good. Jalapeno Sausage was really good. Sides, hominy Mac and cheese lacked seasoning and flavor. 1 star Spicy coleslaw was pretty decent, 3 stars

Date: a month ago

Review №23

Rating: 5

First time here and it won t be our last! Everything about this place was not disappointing at all. Customer service was great and we got our food fast. Food was delicious and the bbq sauce was fire!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №24

Rating: 5

Had the 2 meat plate. BRISKET and Turkey. Pops Beans and the Spicy Coleslaw. The Brisket is super moist with a great Pepper Bark. The Turkey was great as well and had a little Cajun Kick. Pops Beans are great and the Spicy slaw has a nice kick as well

Date: 2 months ago

Review №25

Rating: 5

Very seldom do I go back to a restaurant 2 days in a row!! Ill be a regular!!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №26

Rating: 5

The entire staff was friendly and seems to enjoy working there. Food was really good and I was especially excited about the Jalepeno cheese hominy Food

Date: 2 months ago

Review №27

Rating: 4

I would love to give this a rating of five stars, the meat is fire the sides not so good.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №28

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №29

Rating: 2

My husband and I were dying to try the food here since we read the reviews they said it was an excellent place, I dont know if it was too late since it was 1 pm because everything was already sold out, there was only meat left and it was very dry and spicy. If you like spicy food this is a good place for you

Date: 2 months ago

Review №30

Rating: 5

I travel to DFW for work from time to time and heard about Zavalas on this trip. The brisket boudan was fire. The regular brisket fire as well. I got the spicy Cole slaw and country hill potatoe salad as my sides. The sides were fire. The only negative is you have to wait in line. That tells you how good this food is. If you are in Grand Prairie this is a must visit.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №31

Rating: 5

It was my 1st time going to Zavalas after following them on Facebook since they were a food truck. I had the Zavala bowl and potatoe salad, it was so good and the staff were helpful and awesome! Ill definitely be going back.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №32

Rating: 5

The best BBQ ,

Date: 2 months ago

Review №33

Rating: 5

Brisket was on point, earning that TX Monthly Top 50 sticker on the door. Jalapeño cheese sausage was good but have had better. I would go back.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №34

Rating: 5

This place is out standing. Ive been to over 50 places in DFW. Goodies, Cadillac, pecan lodge, hertados, and this places. Just preference

Date: 2 months ago

Review №35

Rating: 4

My bbq bud picked this place Brisket Ln & Main st. I got ribs that were so melt in your mouth great as well as brisket sausages. The cheese jalapeno hominy was awesome.. if it were closer I would move in.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №36

Rating: 5

It is one of the best BBQ spots I been to!!!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №37

Rating: 5

Zavalas bbq is amazing. Make sure you try their brisket! They offer some interesting twists to the classic bbq sides (like jalapeno cheese hominy). On top of that service was kind and friendly. The pit master was super friendly and gave us a quick tour of the pit and the history of the place. Definitely worth visiting if you want a great place to eat!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №38

Rating: 5

The most amazing bbq Ive had!!! Extremely tender and delicious with every bite

Date: 2 months ago

Review №39

Rating: 5

Not a touristy BBQ joint, Zavalas offers the kind of smoked meats and sides that stand out in your memory. Their classic brisket is very pepper heavy, but the bark is moist with just a hint of crisp perfection, and a smoked flavor that Id put up against anywhere. Their Almost Carnitas are such a brilliant twist on the common pulled pork that I dont know if I can go back to making pulled pork the same at home ...because when asked about what made the Almost Carnitas unique, the pitmaster freely, and happily, gave the recipe. And the one area Ive always thought was Texas BBQs weak point was sides....but not here. The spicy coleslaw is superb, the hominy out of this world. The staff were friendly, outgoing, welcoming, and even encouraging of telling you how they did their smoked meats....with a certain confidence that youre not going to do it as well as them, and Im pretty sure theyre right. Oh, and the location is cool as hell. 5 stars, A+, Im now planning entire vacations around coming back to eat here.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №40

Rating: 5

Great bbq - make sure to get there early as they do run out of meats and sides quickly!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №41

Rating: 4

This spot was AMAZING! We bought 8 items to try: sliced brisket (flat and point), turkey, pizza pepper sausage, Sloppy Juan tacos, pulled pork, Pops beans, Hill Country potato salad, and cheesy jalepeno hominy. Sliced brisket 3.8/5 - not as flavorful as some other brands, but nice bark and chew. Flat was a bit dry, but the point was juicy Turkey 4.3/5 - VERY moist and flavorful. Smoke flavor really penetrated well throughout Pizza pepper sausage 4/5 - very unique sausage that had a pepper-forward flavor. High quality casing with a good snap. Very juovy Pulled pork 2.5/5 - no moisture, no flavor. Needed sauce Sloppy Juan tacos 4.1/5 - GET ONE! (or two) these are made with chopped brisket and pulled pork on flour tortillas. Top with the Sloppy Juans BBQ sauce and cilantro lime salsa Pops beans 3/5 - average pinto-style beans with minimal flavor Hill Country potato salad 3.9/5 - not your typical potato salad. Diced potatoes with lots of herbs, very smooth and creamy. Highly recommend Cheesy jalepeno hominy 5/5 - STAR OF THE SHOW! This was an intriguing combination that I never knew I needed. I will be making my own spin of this, but its a must-order! Overall, 3.8 for a spot that I will be back to for sure. There are other menu items that were out or not served on the day we visited (brisket boudin and smoked beef cheek/barbacoa) so a return trip is necessary!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №42

Rating: 1

Not very good food especially for the wait in line

Date: 3 months ago

Review №43

Rating: 3

Date: 3 months ago

Review №44

Rating: 3

Date: 3 months ago

Review №45

Rating: 5

Feels like I m eating at my cousins house. Love the spot and the food was on point!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №46

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №47

Rating: 5

My first bite of the brisket was so good my chin dropped to my chest and I was lost in sensory satisfaction. I gained my senses and tried another bite and I was filled with so much goodwill I honestly imagined Dak could get us to the Super Bowl. I got up and my knees were weak but I was determined to get a free beer from the cooler before I tried the sausage. I bit into the sausage and cried out Oh My God and noticed everyone looking at me. I grabbed my plate and decided to eat it in my car where I felt safer with my sensory overload. I ate my meal in the warm sun and woke up an hour later. Nothings finer than a cold beer, a full belly of Zavalas and the warm sun on your face.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №48

Rating: 5

Everything I had was great. I ve been to most of the top spots in tx for bbq and Zavalas definitely holds it own.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №49

Rating: 5

Delicious. Enjoyed the 2 meat plate with Turkey and Brisket, potato salad and beans. Do yourself a favor and go.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №50

Rating: 5

I rarely visit the same restaurant more than twice, and this place has me returning multiple times yearly.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №51

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №52

Rating: 1

We ordered the smoked turkey, it tasted like fuel and roten meat. It was slimy and nasty. We also ordered the homony cheese islt was so disgusting, the brisket was the only thing tasty, the sausage Jalapeño and cheese and brisket were ok. I ended up getting sick in the back parking lot.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №53

Rating: 5

This was my first trip here. This is whatTexas BBQ is all about. It has that small town BBQ feel with wooden tables out side. Not open sun-wed but worth waiting for. The brisket is amazing has a great pepper bark on it. You can tell the owner is always in the house. If you can try a little bit of everything, its all amazing. Great sides. Love BBQ check this place out.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №54

Rating: 1

Went with about an hour left before close on a Saturday. They were out of most items. I get not cooking until the end of the day given it s bbq but you are only open a few days out of the week for only limited hours. I ll take my business to other DFW bbq staples that service their customers more effectively. Shame because I just moved down the street and would probably visit frequently.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №55

Rating: 5

Well Ive been hearing and seeing a lot about this place. Finally got a chance to go. As advertised there was a line out the door. Honestly the only thing I have to say is they need another person serving. One guy slows the process down. The food was absolutely awesome. Brisket, brisket boudin, beans, sandwich was great. Little more pepper than I am used to but very good. The service was good, the place has a great vibe and we will certainly go back.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №56

Rating: 4

First time visiting Zavala s and will be coming back. We ordered brisket, pork ribs, jalapeño sausage, potato salad and coleslaw. All of the food was very good but our favorite was the potato salad, hands down. The brisket and the ribs were a little on the dry side. The coleslaw was the perfect combination of sweet and spicy. The cucumber/lime agua fresca was refreshing and sweet! And the tortillas were just basic flour tortillas. The service was great - while we did wait in line for about 30 min, once we got to the front, the staff was fast and friendly. I would recommend this place! Total spent for 3 adults and 1 child: $80.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №57

Rating: 5

Best brisket in the area .

Date: 4 months ago

Review №58

Rating: 5

Thoroughly enjoyed our experience! I have eaten my fair share of barbecue and Zavala s is top notch! Excellent, excellent service with comfortable laid back atmosphere. I enjoyed so much, I am leaving my first-ever google review. Try Zavala s it won t disappoint!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №59

Rating: 5

Visiting from KC and wanted to try some good Texas BBQ. And let me tell you they did not disappoint! Great flavor and cook on all meats and the sauces were good too!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №60

Rating: 1

Beans no flavor, meat is over cooked and dry

Date: 4 months ago

Review №61

Rating: 5

We had the ribs and potato salad. Fall off the bone goodness and warm potato salad with bacon and cheese. Loved. Will be back to try the Sloppy Juan sandwich

Date: 4 months ago

Review №62

Rating: 4

Service is very slow but extremely personable. Food (Meat) was good.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №63

Rating: 3

I had to try out Zavalas because there was an article in the local paper about it being one of the top 10 in the Dallas Fort Worth area. Very cool vibe with mainly outdoor seating I cant imagine in July and August sitting outside in the heat , they have a couple of tables inside but its mainly outdoor dining but very cool vibe. As far as barbecue goes I always judge a barbecue spot on its brisket and this brisket was a little dry so Id give it a three out of five stars. The ribs were very tasty and fall off the blown moist so I would give them a four. If you come I dont know if Id get the brisket but I would definitely get the ribs. The coleslaw is great as well as the beans. The Hillcountry potato salad was still warm and it was amazing. It would have gotten four stars if it wasnt for the brisket. The barbecue sauce is OK.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №64

Rating: 5

First time guest, the food was delish. Brisket and ribs were very tender. Loved the spicy tang to the coleslaw and the not the normal potato salad. Our crew will definitely be back. I am however disappointed that the guest in front of me purchased the last sausage link.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №65

Rating: 5

Great ribs and out of this world potato salad!!! Great customer service and friendly staff.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №66

Rating: 2

Date: 5 months ago

Review №67

Rating: 5

Amazing brisket! Great family restaurant, great BBQ!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №68

Rating: 5

The brisket is up there with hutchins, goldees, pathers... i need to come back and try the beed rib.. i will come back... recommended...

Date: 5 months ago

Review №69

Rating: 5

Amazing bbq. Brisket was expertly cooked with a perfect bark and smoke ring. The beans were great but the cheesy hominy was so very good. Service was exceptional and friendly. Love the free sample when you reach the register. Highly recommend this bbq joint.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №70

Rating: 5

This is a hidden gem! The flavors in the turkey and brisket are unmatched! I will be back again and again. We also tried the brisket boudin and it did not disappoint!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №71

Rating: 5

Tried Zavalas bbq for the first time today. The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming. I ordered the brisket (top notch) pork ribs ( incredibly succulent) and the jalapeno sausage (tremendous). I also got the cheesy hominy (quite rich) and beans (5 stars). Best bbq in DFW.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №72

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №73

Rating: 4

Pretty good BBQ, had a bit of a wait in line but it gave us time to figure out what we wanted. Loved the warm potato salad, good flavor!!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №74

Rating: 4

Update, second time was better. Let me begin this review by saying that Ive been through every state in the U.S. my job allowed me to eat wherever and whatever sounded good. The Best BBQ was my quest, so along with my co pilot we toured the U.S. My first time here at Zavalas, a big lunch crowd. Not much indoor seating,lots of outdoor though. So I got a 2 meat plate to go; The plate was brisket ,sausage,2 sides and drink- $24 and change. The brisket had great bark, and moist,Sausage was good; beans were great! BBQ sauce has a little kick to it but good as well. Portions were a little small for the price, maybe inflation has a part in that. Check em out on Main St. You cant miss them.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №75

Rating: 5

Food was good. The service was even better. The sweet young lady (with the glasses) helped me figure out what to get and also went out of her way to check up and make sure everything was ok. Made sure I didn t leave without the best experience. The guy on the butcher block was friendly and made sure I got served great slices.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №76

Rating: 5

Great and unique place on the map of DFW metroplex. You get a comfortable place, delicious food at good price, excellent people behind the counter and this barbecue vibe. Highly recommend to new folks and all hungry for the top bbq tastes. You can t miss it! Parking: Lots of place near the building Wheelchair accessibility: Easily accessible

Date: 5 months ago

Review №77

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №78

Rating: 5

They open at 11am. I got there at 1045am. The owner was slicing some beef cheeks and gave me a free breakfast taco. BEST EVER. The ribs are incredible. I will make this a regular stop when I am in Grand Prairie. One of the best bbq places I have ever been. The Hillcountry potato salad is phenomenal. Owner is a delight.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №79

Rating: 5

Service was amazing, brisket just on point! Banana pudding super smooth! The jalapeño sausage was great and tasty

Date: 6 months ago

Review №80

Rating: 5

Best boundin tx style not Louisiana style and prices are good but yet to taste ribs they must be so good there always sold out

Date: 6 months ago

Review №81

Rating: 5

We came here from Maryland to tryout Texas BBQ. We had tried from various bbq spots before this one. Zavala s is definitely my top 3! Their BBQ did not disappoint! Even though they are ranked top 50, I can t see how they are not ranked top 3. Customer service was great! The BBQ sauce delicious! We loved it here!!

Date: 6 months ago

Review №82

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №83

Rating: 3

First off the customer service was outstanding!! Cant say enough about how great the staff was. The ribs were definitely fall off the bone and the BBQ sauce taste great. Im not a fan of the potatoe salad because I want sweat, mustard potatoe salad period. And I was not a fan of the cheese hominy. Although the sausage was really good. I just wish there were more side options.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №84

Rating: 1

Nice staff but the food was pretty underwhelming and bland, Hurtado BBQ and Goldees BBQ is way better imo. Food was kinda cold and very small for portions for the price. Sides need some work also.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №85

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №86

Rating: 1

Date: 7 months ago

Review №87

Rating: 5

friendly service and delicious food. friend and i had sliced brisket, jalapeno sausage, ribs, burnt ends, cheddar hominy, potato salad, and banana pudding.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №88

Rating: 5

Top notch BBQ! Truly one of the best in the state of Texas. Great food and even better people. Highly recommend!

Date: 7 months ago

Review №89

Rating: 3

Its OK. Nothing special.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №90

Rating: 5

We stopped in while we were in town car shopping and the vibe was amazing! They were closing up because they were out of brisket and ribs and just about everything else. What they did have was absolutely delicious! Great service, great food! We will definitely be back, just have to make sure we get there earlier! But the carnitas, smoked turkey, and banana pudding it deserved more stars!

Date: 7 months ago

Review №91

Rating: 5

Great food and friendly, chatty people. Love the Tex-Mex twist in their offerings.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №92

Rating: 5

Great food great staff, I ordered the bowl and it was 10/10

Date: 7 months ago

Review №93

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №94

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №95

Rating: 5

Food was soooo gooooood! Staff were super friendly and I even met the owner. Very cool guy. Celebrated my bday there and they made it even more special.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №96

Rating: 5

Hands down some of the best food I have ever eaten! And the service was even better!!! Drove for 4 hours to try the food after seeing a video with Matt from Meat Church, and it is well worth it. When we were eating our food the staff started chatting with us and they learned that we were there celebrating my boyfriends birthday. They went above and beyond to treat us! Then the owner walked in and sent a video of my boyfriend and I to Matt, and Matt responded!!! I cant say enough how much I appreciate all they did for us. It was completely genuine as we were members of their family.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №97

Rating: 4

Date: 8 months ago

Review №98

Rating: 5

5* Great food

Date: 8 months ago

Review №99

Rating: 5

Absolutely delicious!!!! So much flavor .. one of the best meals i ve had! Came all the way from illinois.. Was not disappointed now that I have had a chance to try a handful of other spots There Brisket was on another level!!! Next stop Meat church. Food

Date: 8 months ago

Review №100

Rating: 5

This is a great place for bbq they were free beer outside the entrance area. I love their brisket tacos the best had thus far

Date: 8 months ago

Review №101

Rating: 5

Best bbq I ve had! Everything is delicious. And Brisket is top tier 10000%

Date: 8 months ago

Review №102

Rating: 5

One of the best BBQ in DFW, Just threw down on brisket (moist AF) & ribs (fall off the bone). Potato salad (chef kiss) Beans (very flavorful) Real Texas Mexi-Cue done right!

Date: 8 months ago

Review №103

Rating: 5

great place. I got the 2 meat plate and added some more meat to my order. brisket was tender and juicy with a great peppery bark. I tried 3 sausages and all where good. Had potato salad and the jalapeno hominy. Both where great.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №104

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №105

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №106

Rating: 5

Solid BBQ and the hominy was spicy and favorful!

Date: 9 months ago

Review №107

Rating: 5

We always stop here and get a pound of brisket on our travels to Georgetown, TX. Makes a quick stop . Excellent, spicy Cole slaw also. Hole in the wall location with parking area directly behind building : reach it via alley off Main. Dont miss it !! The alley that is. Dont miss Zavalas either.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №108

Rating: 3

Brisket - 5 stars Ribs - 4 stars Sauce - 2 stars. Their normal sauce is mexican salsa Anyone who puts salsa on BBQ is a complete psychopath and should leave Texas! However, they have something called Sloppy Juan Sauce which is actually bbq sauce, but they are giving people salsa when they ask for sauce!?!?! Drinks - 1 star. No beer. They said normally they have FREE BEER, which if they actually had it would make this 5 stars, but they had none so only get one star. Price - 1 star. 1/2lb of brisket, and 1/2lb of ribs with one side and no beer - $45!?!?!? I cant afford to eat here again Atmosphere - 2 stars. No bar. Place is a tiny hole in the wall. Overall take - I would come here again for takeout, if i could afford it, but probably would not dine here again. The brisket is fantastic though.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №109

Rating: 5

Excellent service and food

Date: 10 months ago

Review №110

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №111

Rating: 5

Really delicious I loved everything. It was our first time there customer service 100% staff really friendly

Date: 10 months ago

Review №112

Rating: 5

Husband and I had the sliced brisket and brisket sausage with tortillas. They threw in some jalapeño and cheddar sausage for us to try as well. The BBQ sauce and salsa went great with the BBQ. We also had the potatoe salad which was really good but its not your traditional southern potato salad (mayo based but worth trying, it has bacon in it). The guys in the pit gave us a tour and let us take a few pictures. The food is great but the customer service was excellent!

Date: 10 months ago

Review №113

Rating: 5

Well-known but still dont get the love they deserve. Everything is great; the pork ribs, boudin and potato salad are standouts. Anything on special is also worth trying. Genuine customer service 100% of the time, no crazy lines and free Lone Stars out front. Been to a lot of barbecue places across the state and this one remains a favorite.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №114

Rating: 4

Pretty good brisket but over $6 for a scoop of beans come on now!! I wont be going back

Date: 10 months ago

Review №115

Rating: 5

Great Texas style barbecue with a Mexican twist. Tex-Mex barbecue

Date: 11 months ago

Review №116

Rating: 4

Ive been here a few times and I gotta say good, high quality bbq basically everytime. They have a good selection of meats and even some specialties every once in a while. While their turkey and ribs can be at times either too salty or needing salt, their brisket, sausage, beef rib, abd especially beef cheeck (only on saturday) is always on point. Would definitely reccomend and would definitely come back. Parking: Really small parking (3-5 cars). Usually park in the grass outback or on side of street

Date: 11 months ago

Review №117

Rating: 1

Food was cold. I ordered ribs but it was not what I expected. Ive had better. Not worth the money we spent. Flies were every where and on the food while preparing it. My coke bottle was good and cold.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №118

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №119

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №120

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №121

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №122

Rating: 5

We just had our first of many visits to Zavala s after seeing them featured on Netflix. They did not disappoint! Everything we had was fabulous. I was very surprised at how much I loved the sloppy Juan! This is a must try!!!

Date: a year ago

Review №123

Rating: 4

Alright BBQ, still better than those average places.

Date: a year ago

Review №124

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №125

Rating: 5

Ive been wanting to get to Zavalas for awhile now, finally got the opportunity today! The brisket was delicious, nice bark, seasoned well, fat was rendered nicely... It was just great. And the Sloppy Juan was outstanding! Surprisingly, I think it was even better than the brisket. Great flavor, unique, innovative idea... man, it was exceptional! Three service was good, friendly folks in line & sitting near us too - felt very much like a family restaurant. Exactly the kind of experience I want, friendly Texans everywhere. The atmosphere is fine, nothing wrong with it at all... just know its not fancy. Its not meant to be, the food is the star! Parking: We lucked out & there wasnt a crazy amount of people there - I imagine it might be more difficult to find parking on a normal day

Date: a year ago

Review №126

Rating: 5

Im a gp hometown guy Im in gp for my high School reunion finally had to stop and was not disappointed.

Date: a year ago

Review №127

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №128

Rating: 5

Amazing barbecue and amazing people!

Date: a year ago

Review №129

Rating: 5

This place is so good! I travel all over Texas for great barbecue, and this place instantly made it into my top five. The brisket was amazing, and you must try the Sloppy Juan ! Make sure you ask for a tortilla and put all of your extra meat in it. And then try their tasty salsas that they have at the table.

Date: a year ago

Review №130

Rating: 5

A small craft bbq joint delivering some of the best bbq in the state! Service was exceptional (loved the free Lone Star) and the food was incredible. I wouldn t be surprised if this makes it in the top 5 Texas Monthly list next time around.

Date: a year ago

Review №131

Rating: 3

Date: a year ago

Review №132

Rating: 5

Great food. Literally was cutting my brisket with a plastic knife effortlessly. Was skeptical of the peppered brisket but it was really good. The sloppy Juan was loaded as well.

Date: a year ago

Review №133

Rating: 5

This is the best BBQ that Ive had in the DFW area!!! There wasnt anything that I got that I didnt like. All the meats were delicious and the sides were absolutely spectacular!!!

Date: a year ago

Review №134

Rating: 5

Fantastic experience! Sides and meats had tons of flavor. Bark on Brisket was super pepper heavy which to me was fantastic

Date: a year ago

Review №135

Rating: 5

Outstanding BBQ, and the compliments are just as good. I had nostalgia of eating South Texas style BBQ, not sure if that was the intent but soooo good!

Date: a year ago

Review №136

Rating: 5

This family run BBQ place has a cool Hispanic vibe with TexMex accents everywhere. From the Pico de Gallo salsa with your meat, a tortilla instead of bread, and Cheesy Jalapeño Hominy instead of mac and cheese to the Almost Carnitas pork burnt ends, this place is cool. And of coarse, the brisket met the criteria of juicy, tender and good smoke flavor. The unique sausage selections are top notch. This is a Destination Point when in Dallas/Fort Worth.

Date: a year ago

Review №137

Rating: 5

Good bbq. The salsa and tortillas are a nice twist and taste homemade. I d give the sides a 4 out of 5 but the brisket, Ribs and Sausage a 5. This is my go to for bbq nearby.

Date: a year ago

Review №138

Rating: 4

Smoked Meat for those w Money to Burn... Nice, heavily peppered brisket and smoked meats. Limited, although sometimes remarkable sides... Im a fan of the food. That said, the price of barbecue in D/FW has gotten ridiculous and Zavalas is no exception. I suppose brisket w tortillas rather than sliced bread IS something of a novelty on some level. And the place does have a certain charm. I want to be a fan but, the economics of the meal are prohibiting. The Grand Prairie store has a small, often crowded interior full of folks willing to pay what are mostly $70-90 bills. If youre a party of one, expect to pay $25-40. For groups of more than 4, its likely outdoor seating will be your only option. Pleasant perhaps in the spring or fall but, at these prices, really unacceptable in the Texas heat (as evidenced by the wilted diners keeping an eye out for refuge inside, however slight it may be.) It would seem our humble barbecue has become something else entirely. Parking: Plenty of parking provided you drive a truck or 4wd vehicle and dont mind parking on unpaved surfaces

Date: a year ago

Review №139

Rating: 5

Amazing food and service. Their green salsa is so fresh and tortillas are the best in Texas.

Date: a year ago

Review №140

Rating: 3

Date: a year ago

Review №141

Rating: 5

This is our favorite stop before a Saturday afternoon Rangers game! The Sloppy Juan is one of the best foods known to man!! The brisket, spicy slaw, and Pops beans are also fantastic! Not to be missed!

Date: a year ago

Review №142

Rating: 5

We were 1st in line. The joint is a very small funky place, but so full of life and energy. The food should be top 5 on Texas Monthly in my opinion. The food is OUTSTANDING, the service is great and extremely friendly, and the atmosphere is awesome. Do yourself a favor and go over to Brisket & Main in Grand Prairie and enjoy this very underrated gem!

Date: a year ago

Review №143

Rating: 5

Its fantastic! So good, I never reached for a sauce!

Date: a year ago

Review №144

Rating: 5

Best BBQ in Texas!!!!!

Date: a year ago

Review №145

Rating: 3

I visited this location today, the staff was very friendly. The prices are very expensive for the amount of food given. The food was ok however, $25 is a lot for a 2 meat plate and 2 very small sides.

Date: a year ago

Review №146

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №147

Rating: 4

The brisket is seasoned perfectly. For me the meat could have been more tender but it still had great flavor. The sloppy Juan is a sloppy Joe in a taco but with brisket and a flour tortilla. The pico de gallo as a topping is a plus. The sides were potato salad and I like the roasted potatoes and the touch of dill with bacon. The cheese hominy was a great take on Mac and cheese but with more flavor. The banana pudding is very fluffy but it was so so compared to other banana pudding I have had. Not much indoor seating but a good amount of outdoor seating.

Date: a year ago

Review №148

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №149

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №150

Rating: 5

One of our favs.. we always have a good experience here!

Date: a year ago

Review №151

Rating: 4

Food is great, & worth the drive. Make sure you get there early before they sale out!!!

Date: a year ago

Review №152

Rating: 3

So the plus side is that this is real bbq. It s hard to find a bbq restaurant with actual smoke rising up outside. The setup is small but the music is good and the staff is fast and okay as far as customer service goes. Now the bad this is not a family friendly place to eat. There is not much on the menu for kids and almost everything is spicy. Even the sides. Also it can be expensive. My husband and I spent almost $70 just for us and it wasn t that much. That didn t include any tortillas and the drinks were the size of a McDonald s small drink. There is a lot of potential here but we were kind of disappointed.

Date: a year ago

Review №153

Rating: 3

Bbq is average compared to some other options in the area. Breakfast is good and lunch are decent options. Be ready to stand in line and eat outside or take home. Lacks some ambiance but a decent option.

Date: a year ago

Review №154

Rating: 5

A pure BBQ joint. No frills. Just GREAT food. The brisket may be the best in Texas

Date: a year ago

Review №155

Rating: 4

Slightly different pepper forward brisket than the usual fare. Meat was tender but not overwhelmingly greasy. Sausage was good. Coleslaw couldve been better. Overall, a great place to have your lunch. Recommended!!!

Date: a year ago

Review №156

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №157

Rating: 5

After seeing Zavalas BBQ on Netflix we decided to drive from Houston just to have lunch and drive back. We loved it!! I tried the brisket, beef rib, and sausage accompanied with potato salad and banana pudding. The staff were super friendly and the food was even better. Youll be paying through the nose compared to other spots but its their time to milk the good marketing happening right now. I will definitely plan on coming back next time Im in the area.

Date: a year ago

Review №158

Rating: 5

Is a lil pricy but I must say the sliced brisket was off the chain delicious and the potato salad was tiny for 6.50. Not like your usual potato salad but once again was different and tasty. Would recommend. I will probably be back but not often as my lil box cost 28 and some change. Thanks for your hospitality as well.

Date: a year ago

Review №159

Rating: 5

First time at this BBQ spot. Enjoyed eating in the outside seating area. Really enjoyed the sides, the coleslaw and hill country potato was SSOOOOO GOOD. Ribs and brisket was a good call. To top it all off a nice cold beer

Date: a year ago

Review №160

Rating: 5

Went after the lunch rush. Atmosphere dont matter. Its all about the Q. Cant go wrong with the Brisket Boudin!

Date: a year ago

Review №161

Rating: 3

Date: a year ago

Review №162

Rating: 1

This barbecue is okay definitely overrated and overpriced! I got a very small portion of brisket and only two ribs for $33! The next day I went to Mikes Real Pit BBQ and got three times the amount of food for $21! So if you want Real BBQ skip this Yuppie Hangout and go down the street and get your moneys worth!

Date: a year ago

Review №163

Rating: 4

Overall great flavor but Id back down on the pepper by a 1/4. Also, recommend not getting meat from a fresh brisket as the ends are definitely dry. Recommend more along the center cut for a more moist cut. Finally, not sure if bread is free but recommend a little more transparency on overall prices. Almost forgot, byob your drink as theyre closer to $4 a small bottle. I know bottle was glass, but Id already spent over $50 so not sure I understand the nickel and diming.

Date: a year ago

Review №164

Rating: 3

Honestly after all the great reviews I had to try it out. 4 thin dry slices of brisket that lacked any smokey flavor, just salt n pepper, the 2 ribs were actually pretty good and the potato salad made the best of a mediocre $36 lunch. For that amount I expected 5 star food and it was average at best. Wont be back for 2nds.

Date: a year ago

Review №165

Rating: 5

First time actually having a chance to come and eat here. I was not disappointed, very mouth watering

Date: a year ago

Review №166

Rating: 4

First time I have eaten brisket in Texas from a bbq restaurant and could cut it with a fork! Pleasantly surprised. Enjoyed the jalapeño cheddar cheese sausage. The pork ribs didnt have as much meat as I normally have with other places but well seasoned and liked the bbq sauce. I will definitely be a return customer, Im from KCMO and know a little something about good bbq

Date: a year ago

Review №167

Rating: 5

This place!!! Im from Texas and dont care much for BBQ. I know, sacrilege. However, this place does something no other BBQ Ive had could. Make me think of it when its gone. Ill be back. A definite place to feed your salacious appetite!!!! You will be pleased and left with a longing for more. As, I write this review I salivate with a desire to feed again. mmmm!!!

Date: a year ago

Review №168

Rating: 5

FOOD IS ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS AND THE CUSTOMER SERVICE IS OUTSTANDING

Date: a year ago

Review №169

Rating: 1

Not sure quality of the food went for breakfast which says it does on website but when I got there employee told me that they moved to a new location and when I tried to clarify on the location they got mad raising their voice and said I told you already and walked away. I went out of my way to try this place and will never do so again.

Date: a year ago

Review №170

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №171

Rating: 5

We ended our BBQ tour this morning at this delightful little spot and I could not be happier. Yes, the food was delicious (anytime you give me hominy I m happy, and tacos are for every day, not just Tuesday s - the Sloppy Juan was delicious). The food was pepper forward, which we all enjoyed, and the jalapeño cheese sausage was the best we ve tried all week - loved the texture. But by far, the best part was being served by Joe. He was serving his customers like they were family. Chatting and telling stories like we were at thanksgiving dinner. Thank you Zavala Fam for welcoming strangers into your home away from home. 10/10.

Date: a year ago

Review №172

Rating: 3

Tex mex BBQ, more Mex than Tex. Pretty spicy but a nice change. Lots of outdoor seats but literally feet from the main street. A bit dangerous considering the idiots who speed thru here. Parking lot is mostly dirt so if its muddy itll be a pain. The prices are wayyy too high. $17 for 1/2 lb of brisket (see photo)!!!

Date: a year ago

Review №173

Rating: 5

So lets get this out of the way this place lives up to the reviews. The guys running the place are super nice and welcoming. So onto my order, I ordered a 1/2 lb of brisket, 1/2 lb of turkey and pops beans. The brisket was ridiculous, super tender, juicy and top 2 bark in North Texas in my opinion. The turkey while delicious was better with their Juan Sauce.( Admittedly I got the last bit they had left so, it was mainly end pieces) Pops beans were what you want the to be, creamy, yet robust under the tooth. The only thing that made the better was a slight sprinkle of the fresh Peco they put out with each order. If you are within a 1-2 hour drive you should make it. Ill definitely be back for sure for that brisket and give their turkey another shot, also gotta try the sausage and the hominy on the next visit. Wheelchair accessibility: Its a small normal parking lot but they have designated areas to be able to park to get a wheel chair out.

Date: a year ago

Review №174

Rating: 5

Best BBQ in Grand Prairie Top 20 in Texas Food

Date: a year ago

Review №175

Rating: 2

I dont get it. Brisket and beans were average. No tortillas served as advertised.$25 for average brisket sandwich, beans, and water is robbery. Oh...and the place is a dump. No thanks.

Date: a year ago

Review №176

Rating: 3

Tried this place today & it was good.the place opens at 11am & There was already a line when arrived about 10 minutes later. The brisket was tender,the cheesey hominy was good.

Date: a year ago

Review №177

Rating: 5

This rates as a top 5 in bbq that I have experienced in the past 3 years. Good stuff!!

Date: a year ago

Review №178

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №179

Rating: 5

Legit BBQ

Date: a year ago

Review №180

Rating: 1

Heard about this place via a friend. Arrived to a packed house and was pumped to try the food. Unfortunately the food was trash. Super peppery and cold. We ordered the beef rib, brisket and brisket sausage all tasted like a can of pepper and fat. Now we did get lucky and had their awesome potato salad and the tortillas were awesome. Do not recommend and do not believe the hype! Try others bbq spots I bet they will be way better!!!!!!

Date: a year ago

Review №181

Rating: 5

You dont hear about this place in the BBQ reviews but you probably should. This tiny little hidden gem of a place knows Mexicue. I was meeting a friend here for lunch and tried the cheesy hominy and banana pudding on recommendation from a very good source and was not disappointed. As for the meat, the brisket was oh so juicy and tender and a little spicy! In the best kind of way. I also got the pizza pepper sausage and man oh man... that was my favorite thing. If thats not a regular part of the menu it should be. With that said... The only thing I was disappointed about was that I didnt get more but Ill be back and Im coming hungry!

Date: a year ago

Review №182

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №183

Rating: 5

Well something amazing just happened at this place. First time here, first impression was very impressive. All I can say you rock!!! God bless you

Date: a year ago

Review №184

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №185

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №186

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №187

Rating: 5

What a treat to have wonderful bbq this place was in the Top 50 Texas 2021 Brisket Boudin and cheesy hominy is the S*?!

Date: a year ago

Review №188

Rating: 5

Great food. Very friendly and welcoming service. Would recommend.

Date: a year ago

Review №189

Rating: 5

BBQ REVIEW- Zavalas Barbecue . Today we popped in to visit the crew at @zavalasbarbecue . I got there a little early and Pitmaster @joe_joe0jeda was nice enough to show me their pit setup. While utilizing(4) huge traditional offsets (including their newest @mill.scale smoker) the team at Zavalas rely on Post Oak and Pecan wood for all their clean smoke. Meats supplied by @44farms ensures that every bite will be top quality and consistent. While on my visit, I ordered their sliced brisket, ribs, jalapeños cheese sausage, turkey, sloppy juan taco, and cheesy jalapeno hominy w/real cane sugar glass coca-cola. . Brisket- The king of Texas did not disappoint. It had great bark, tender, and Moist. My sliced were huge didnt last long on my plate. Ribs- These were the shocker of the day. They were better than I was expecting. Since I had always heard raving few views about Zavalas brisket I guess I just wasnt expecting the ribs to be as good as they were. These are being slept on big time! They were very Central Texas Style ribs but were meaty and cooked perfectly. Turkey- Moist and great! Jalapeno Cheese Sauage- Made in-house and extremculture. Sloppy Juan- Chopped Brisket, BBQ Sauce, homemade flour torilla....what isnt to love?!? Cheesy Jalapeno Hominy- I loved this as a side. Great out of the box thinking that really brought in some Hispanic culture. . Overall: Knocked it out of the park! But their friendliness was top notch!!

Date: a year ago

Review №190

Rating: 5

We had brisket and pork ribs. OMG..so delicious and tender. I was given a burnt end sample in line so i knew it was going to be off the hook!

Date: a year ago

Review №191

Rating: 5

Fantastic

Date: a year ago

Review №192

Rating: 5

Very good BBQ. It s was cold out and seating is limited. I ended up eating in the truck. Food was delicious service was fast.

Date: a year ago

Review №193

Rating: 5

Im going to echo the sentiments of many of the already posted reviews of Zavalas -- its worth your time and effort for the hold-in-the-wall experience and flavor. I discovered Zavalas on Netflixs Taco Chronicles and then started following them on FB and Insta. Since their location required a little extra time and planning to reach from my doorstep, I finally carved out some time on a Saturday noon to taste all those images Id been seeing on social. I was NOT disappointed! Outstanding all around! I even bought the t-shirt.

Date: a year ago

Review №194

Rating: 5

Top 5 in Dallas/Ft worth guaranteed.

Date: a year ago

Review №195

Rating: 3

I wasnt blown away. The staff is very friendly. I tried the moist brisket, ribs and the sloppy Juan. At 2pm they were out of the boudin and brisket sausage. All of the food was lukewarm. The sliced brisket was good, the bark a bit peppery. The ribs need the bbq sauce, theres not enough flavor to stand on their own. The tortilla for the sloppy Juan was soaked through with grease. The meat on it was good and I ended up using it to make a slider.

Date: a year ago

Review №196

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №197

Rating: 5

Its now A Latinas Salvadorean & Mexican food restaurant. Was very good love their pupusas

Date: a year ago

Review №198

Rating: 5

The beef rib was delicious!

Date: a year ago

Review №199

Rating: 5

Zavalas cheesy jalepeno hominy is the BOMB!

Date: a year ago

Review №200

Rating: 5

This place is really good. Worth the price and everything is delicious. The Sloppy Juan is amazing and so is the meat. This place spoils you and your taste buds.

Date: a year ago