Zavala's Barbecue - Grand Prairie, Texas

Casey Reho

Very good BBQ. Lean brisket and it didn’t even need the sauce that sits on every table. There really isn’t much room inside so you have to sit outside. There is also very limited parking. But it was easy to order and quick to come out. The hominy was so good but very spicy. They are heavy on the sides so it is a lot of food. All in all very good. We came out from Coppell to try and it we will be back.

Maddison Savage

We are visiting from another state and this place came highly recommended by a friend. Wow, we were beyond impressed! We ordered the Zavalas bowl, sloppy Juan tacos, and the Tex mex plate. We also tried some ribs and banana pudding. By far, the sloppy Juan was my favorite but I thoroughly enjoyed trying the other meats and the bowl was extremely filling. The staff were incredibly personable and kind. Give this place a try if you’re in the area!! 10/10!

Fence Rescue

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!

Jesús Armendariz

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.

Alan Kline

went here with a group from work and sampled a large selection of meat and sides. found everything to be quiet delicious and was as good as advertised.

limited seating inside, so be prepared to sit outside if it is cold out. otherwise, excellent service and food.

Miguel Gomez

My family and I come in recently just to give this restaurant a try, and hospitality was sensational. Love how the workers were to polite and kind with everyone who walked in. Gave us recommendations, and some extra ribs. Which was the best part! The only downside I have to say is a little too much pepper on the brisket, but it was still damn good! Recommend everyone give this place and try and take a picture with the mural!

Greg Alford

I had to try out Zavala's 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 can't imagine in July and August sitting outside in the heat , they have a couple of tables inside but it's 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 I'd 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 don't know if I'd 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 wasn't for the brisket. The barbecue sauce is OK.

Leonard Prencipe

Excellent brisket, pork ribs, and smoked turkey. It was all moist and perfectly smoked some of the best ribs I've had. Very little wait and we arrived in the afternoon