Zavala's Barbecue

I didn't even get to give them a try. I got in touch with them to see if they could accommodate a gluten allergy or celiac and they said no, that everything they make is cut on the same board and that includes flour tortillas and bread. I appreciate the honesty as they don't want to get anyone sick.....I guess I just don't understand why they couldn't have a second cutting board....oh well. I hope those who have a less severe reaction than I do to cross contaminated foods can enjoy it as I have heard amazing things!!!!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much/None

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Poor

Your didn’t care about my wife as a celiac and didn’t try to accommodate in any way. “Sorry we use wheat in the kitchen so everything is cross contaminated.” And it wasn’t one worker it was 2 others who said the same thing.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much/None

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Poor

An amazing hole in the wall establishment with some of the best BBQ in Texas. The ribs are the best I’ve had in DFW, and the hominy is amazing. The menu isn’t labeled, but most of it is gluten free. They couldn’t vouch for all the spices used, but when I checked the labels they looked 100% gluten free. Bonnie, the owner and wife of the pit master, went out of her way to look after me and make sure she went into detail about all the food and how it was made. She even insisted her staff change gloves and get out a new cutting board, just to be safe. I highly enjoyed myself and felt entirely safe!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for dinner
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Offers outdoor seating