Zavala's Barbecue sits at Brisket Lane and Main Street in Grand Prairie, turning out smoked meats that regulars consistently point to as the draw. The sides get real attention too — potato salad, slaw, and hominy that stand out from typical barbecue-joint offerings.
The room itself is rustic and no-frills, with a few rough edges on the comfort side, but service moves efficiently and the line rarely drags. That combination has built a following willing to make the trip specifically for it.
StarChefs named Zavala's to its 2021 Rising Stars list for the Dallas-Fort Worth market.
The room itself is rustic and no-frills, with a few rough edges on the comfort side, but service moves efficiently and the line rarely drags. That combination has built a following willing to make the trip specifically for it.
StarChefs named Zavala's to its 2021 Rising Stars list for the Dallas-Fort Worth market.

