Went there at 357 pm on March 2nd 2026 and they were already closed even though their sign clearly indicates open until 5 pm.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Ric Falconer
The guys running the place are great, and the food was top shelf.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gilbert Garcia
Yes, just yes. THIS IS THE SPOT! Just go. Like right now.
PS - I forgot to take food pics haha
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Shella Stephens
Love ❤️ BBQ DNA. Great friendly service and really good food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Çağrı Mert Bakırcı
Their frito pie was great. And it's run by amazing people too. Highly recommended!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Robert Kramer
Best BBQ we've had in a very long time, and we've had LOT'S of BBQ. A smaller place with not alot of seating, so plan your dining accordingly and maybe avoid peak times. My wife had Pulled Pork w/ Mac and Cheese, and I had Brisket w/ Baked Beans. I have always loved Beans with meat added to the recipe, and if you're like me ... you must try these Beans. The Brisket was cooked to perfection, and my wife saidd the Pulled Pork and Mac and Cheese were also over the top. A very clean place to boot, and this is VERY important to weary travelers like us. Check this place out!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ryan Greenwood
We showed up and they were closed for the day due to being busy doing some catering for an event. However, the owner saw us loitering outside looking confused and invited us in. He gave us a box of free samples and a drink and he and his wife engaged in some jovial conversation with us telling us all about how they are able to cook their meat perfectly all halal no pork. Showed us the brisket and how perfectly soft it was. They were all awesome people telling us their life stories while preparing for their catering event. Stuck around for half an hour talking to them. Unfortunately was unable to get a full lunch there that day but the samples they gave us were amazing and a lot.
Will definitely come back when they are open again amazing food run by amazing people!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Angela M.
I really wanted to like DNA BBQ since it was our first time trying them and I love supporting Black-owned businesses, but unfortunately our experience was very disappointing. I ordered a baked potato with two meats, and everything was dry — the potato, the meats, all of it. The chopped brisket had no moisture, and the chicken didn’t taste fresh; it came across like pre-packaged chicken. My boyfriend ordered a sandwich and the bread was the “end pieces,” plus they barely put any sauce on it. The young man working seemed overwhelmed and unorganized, and the food didn’t appear freshly cooked — we didn’t smell a grill or smoker, and it looked like everything was being kept warm in hot pots. For the price we paid ($36), the quality just wasn’t there. We left unsatisfied and won’t be returning. I hate feeling like I wasted money, especially when I’m trying to support a business in the community.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Nicole Kennedy
Delicious food and great service. The brisket was so tender you can eat it with a plastic fork!
This place is a special gem. Just a black owned business serving up some good smoked meats in the middle of downtown. It’s low key, some space inside for a few large tables but the vibe of sitting at your uncles house for a cookout.
The food was delicious, brisket juicy, sausage, smoky and sides, well seasoned with flavor. Portions were generous and the owners made me feel right at home and made certain that anything I needed or wanted was taken care of. I left in a better mood than I was in! Great place and can’t wait to come back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Flip Flip
Wow, this place is a whole vibe -- a literal father and son operation. They're hilariously kind people talking to everyone that comes in like family, knew most of their regulars by name... extremely generous giving out samples to newcomers, and I haven't even mentioned how good the bbq is. Hands down the best I've had in Dallas. I had the burnt end loaded potato, and I can't recommend it enough.
I’ve been here multiple times. They are efficient, friendly, and provided catering services at the last minute.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fully Loaded Potato, Smoked Beef Sausage
Went there at 357 pm on March 2nd 2026 and they were already closed even though their sign clearly indicates open until 5 pm.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
The guys running the place are great, and the food was top shelf.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Yes, just yes. THIS IS THE SPOT! Just go. Like right now.
PS - I forgot to take food pics haha
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love ❤️ BBQ DNA. Great friendly service and really good food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Their frito pie was great. And it's run by amazing people too. Highly recommended!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best BBQ we've had in a very long time, and we've had LOT'S of BBQ. A smaller place with not alot of seating, so plan your dining accordingly and maybe avoid peak times. My wife had Pulled Pork w/ Mac and Cheese, and I had Brisket w/ Baked Beans. I have always loved Beans with meat added to the recipe, and if you're like me ... you must try these Beans. The Brisket was cooked to perfection, and my wife saidd the Pulled Pork and Mac and Cheese were also over the top. A very clean place to boot, and this is VERY important to weary travelers like us. Check this place out!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We showed up and they were closed for the day due to being busy doing some catering for an event. However, the owner saw us loitering outside looking confused and invited us in. He gave us a box of free samples and a drink and he and his wife engaged in some jovial conversation with us telling us all about how they are able to cook their meat perfectly all halal no pork. Showed us the brisket and how perfectly soft it was. They were all awesome people telling us their life stories while preparing for their catering event. Stuck around for half an hour talking to them. Unfortunately was unable to get a full lunch there that day but the samples they gave us were amazing and a lot.
Will definitely come back when they are open again amazing food run by amazing people!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I really wanted to like DNA BBQ since it was our first time trying them and I love supporting Black-owned businesses, but unfortunately our experience was very disappointing. I ordered a baked potato with two meats, and everything was dry — the potato, the meats, all of it. The chopped brisket had no moisture, and the chicken didn’t taste fresh; it came across like pre-packaged chicken.
My boyfriend ordered a sandwich and the bread was the “end pieces,” plus they barely put any sauce on it. The young man working seemed overwhelmed and unorganized, and the food didn’t appear freshly cooked — we didn’t smell a grill or smoker, and it looked like everything was being kept warm in hot pots.
For the price we paid ($36), the quality just wasn’t there. We left unsatisfied and won’t be returning. I hate feeling like I wasted money, especially when I’m trying to support a business in the community.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Delicious food and great service. The brisket was so tender you can eat it with a plastic fork!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Loaded Nachos, Smoked Brisket Sliced - Lean Marble
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This place is a special gem. Just a black owned business serving up some good smoked meats in the middle of downtown. It’s low key, some space inside for a few large tables but the vibe of sitting at your uncles house for a cookout.
The food was delicious, brisket juicy, sausage, smoky and sides, well seasoned with flavor. Portions were generous and the owners made me feel right at home and made certain that anything I needed or wanted was taken care of. I left in a better mood than I was in! Great place and can’t wait to come back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wow, this place is a whole vibe -- a literal father and son operation. They're hilariously kind people talking to everyone that comes in like family, knew most of their regulars by name... extremely generous giving out samples to newcomers, and I haven't even mentioned how good the bbq is. Hands down the best I've had in Dallas. I had the burnt end loaded potato, and I can't recommend it enough.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fully Loaded Potato, Smoked Brisket Chopped, Beef Sausage
love love love this place
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very good authentic bbq! The folks working were very nice and accommodating
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I was there with my family and friends celebrating Birthdays.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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