Originally Posted by SchmutzigMSP
I'll be in DFW for a really quick turn on a Friday night (arrive 9pm, out again 7am), but I was wondering if there's any can't-miss famous TX barbeque joints that might be open and nearby that's worth visiting. Or any other really good places to eat, bbq is not a necessity (although darn tasty!). Also, no transport other than a cab or my two feet
. I'll be staying near the airport in Irving for the night.
Hmmm, the only BBQ places I can think of around DFW are all local chains that aren't really that great. There is a Colters BBQ in Grapevine (north side of DFW) close to the Embassy Suites/Bass Pro Shops and Grapevine Mills mall. In Irving there is a Spring Creek BBQ at Highway 183 and Belt Line Rd. (close to the DFW south entrance). Sonny Bryans is probably the most famous of the local BBQ chains and Sonny Bryans does have an Irving location (MacArthur Blvd. and Northgate?, in the Tom Thumb shopping center). I guess Sonny Bryan's would be about the best of the 3 but I'm still not convinced it's worth a special trip.
Do you happen to know where in Irving you will be staying? The Las Colinas and Valley Ranch neighborhoods of Irving do have more eating options. there are some good non-BBQ choices there. These areas are generally E/NE of DFW Airport. The Sonny Bryan's mentioned above is in Las Colinas.
Might also do a search on Dallas in the Travel & Dining: South forum for a few more Dallas options.