I have been to this place several times. I am giving it 4 star review based on the food. This is actually Pakistani food versus Indian food. Pakistani food tends to more meat based and less vegetable options. We came here on a Sunday. They has quite a few To Go customers because they have a special on Sunday for breakfast. We got there at 12:30 and our waitress was very sweet. However, she was overwhelmed. There was another table that left due to the long wait. But, when we got the food, it was delicious. The vege samosas were very tasty and quite a bit of spice. We also got The Dera Grill Sampler which had chicken, beef, abs goat chops. The Chicken Tikka Masala was also very tasty. The Naan was light and fluffy. The Chicken Biryani was very tasty as well. This place has good food. But it has issues that every whole in the wall does. Sometimes, it is a little understaffed and the wait can be a little long. I think Pakistan/Indian restaurants are trying to survive in the post Covid era. They used to make most of their business with the buffet. But they are adapting to take out orders and limited staff for in person dining. If you are patient with the above issues, the food is worth it. We will definitely come back. read more

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My first introduction to Indian cuisine was here many years ago. I had the lunch buffet and since then it has become one of my favorite cuisines. I love how flavorful and warming the Indian curries are and the satisfying bite of warm, fluffy naan dipped in them. Located in a little shopping strip, I was happy to find that this place was still open after all these years when I stopped in last week for the lunch buffet ($8.99.) We walked in and a gentleman gestured us to seat and help ourselves. There was nobody else there and it looked like we were the first customers at around 12:30pm. One other customer came in as we were leaving. This was surprising, because I recall them being quite busy for lunch before. The offerings were limited, though what they did have was good. The biriyani and tandoori chicken were still the star items for me. The chicken was flavorful and not dry at all like a lot of other places. The curries were tasty but was unfortunately barely warm. For dessert, they only had kheer, but man was that kheer delicious! I wish there were gulab jamun though. The only time we saw the staff was when a lady dropped off a basket of hot, fresh naan. The dining area is not in view of the counter. There was no clearing of plates or even asking if we wanted something to drink. Everything is self served. They have room temperature water in a dispenser on the buffet. Cups and utensils are also there along with napkins which are also at the table. Some may like this setup for a quick lunch option. We did. Would I come back again though? Probably not any time soon. I've had the pleasure of dining at many other places that offer more variety and awesome service. Although the food here is solid, this place doesn't even try to welcome you. Maybe it's better as a to-go option from now on but I'm not in the area much. read more

Feast of Pakistani Cuisine: Authentic ethnic food from Central and Eastern part of Pakistan. Perfect blend of ingredients and spices. Chicken Karara can only be ordered at Dera Grill. Qeema Naan(bread stuffed with spiced ground chicken) and Kachori can only be ordered at Dera Grill in DFW area. The breakfast dish of Halwa puri is very reasonable for the price... but amazing in taste. A must try if you like Indian and Pakistani cuisine. 5 Stars read more

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This place did not have to smack so hard. Hole in the wall place, not very up to date on the inside. There's actually a two sided dining area with the ordering and paying desk in the middle when you walk in yet there such limited seating. It looks as if they're working on the place but I know it's been like this forever. The food is worth the price, the long wait whatever. It's so so so so so good and tastes homemade. The service was great, there was a young lady taking orders, payments and serving. She was exceptional. She had a beautiful smile she did not mind showing and I really liked that ! read more

Dirty! Dirty! Dirty! We were barely greeted and the host waved us over to the table without even looking up. The table was dirty and the bathroom was too. Several things on menu had a higher price than listed. Hungry, we still ordered. But when the host delivered white plates with obvious black grease stains and food stuck on them with cheap bendable plastic silverware we left! Ate at the halal chicken spot next door. Several reviews mentioned getting sick or having diarrhea... I see why!! Dirty! dirty! dirty! read more

A HIDDEN TREASURE! This is a place for a meat eater who loves flavor. The meat was amazingly marinated and every item had its own flavor. That said my personal favorite was the dhaga Kabab- the meat was incredible soft and insanely flavorful, it was also quite big. Besides that the chicken karara was a favorite of my family. Every single one of the grill items we ordered was phenomenal in its own way and I can't say that enough. Each kabob came with a Naan, we got one roghni Naan which was basically the same thing as a regular naan but with butter and sesame seeds. After we tried half the grill items on the menu and were basically full, we decided to order the biryani and goat karahi. My dad described the biryani of having the smell and taste similar to student biryani he used to have in Pakistan. The karahi was also shockingly good because we were worried that the meat in the karahi wouldn't be cooked enough, which was a problem we have encountered at other restaurants before, but that was not the case at all. The flavors were dancing in our mouths and the meat nearly melting in our mouth. The customer service was also fantastic, our server Michelle was the only one working at the time and she took amazing care of us and even let us order poori to eat with our kabobs since they allowed for more of the flavor to come through. I will say that this is not the most luxurious place in the restaurant world but due to Covid and the place seeming relatively new I think that can be excused. read more

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Stopped in for some chicken samosas appetizers and they were fantastic. Friendly staff. Tasty grub! We ordered out and sat outside around the corner to eat. Was very pleased. read more

Dera Grill - Chicken Samosas - Pakistani Near Me - Irving, Texas

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Ordered about $100 worth of food. Drove 20min & was told good was ready... no one here place is closed . Rude. read more

Dera Grill - Pakistani Near Me - Irving, Texas

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I loved the courtesy of the server and came away happy ! Thank you very kindly and shall be returning read more

Dera Grill - Dera grill has gr8 to go food - Pakistani Near Me - Irving, Texas

Best Rahu Fish ever eaten. Well cooked and Juicy. Marination was super. Cook gave us friendly welcome. The staff served us well. My family was pleased with the restaurant's atmosphere. read more

Great! We ordered chicken malai, naan, tarka daal for delivery! Food was delivered a lot earlier than expected, everything was fresh and warm!! I thank you kindly for your exceptional service! read more

The kababs are so good I had to go back but ordered take out instead. Ordered The Chicken Karara Kabab and Seekh Kabab for a small gathering at home. Also ordered naan. I called the order in one day in advance but when I called to confirm before pick up, no one knew where the order was. It caused some anxiety before the owner could be reached and all was sorted out. Upon reaching Dera Grill I was pleasantly surprised to see many more people serving and in the kitchen. Although the work flow still seemed a little raw, I think they are making changes in the right direction. The kabobs were awesome as usual. Portions were generous. I used the leftover kararas in a currry and it turned out finger lickin good!! Adding another Star here. Will go back to dine in and give updated feedback soon. read more

Buffet price: 10.99$ Items that were present on the buffet include.. 1. Grilled chicken. 2. Seekh kebab 3. Biryani. 4. Haleem 5.nihari. 6. Butter chicken. 7. Aloo keema. 8. Aloo subzi. 9. Kheer. 10. Suji halwa. 11.salad. Well they have improved their place a lot regarding interior. Good, tasty and fresh food. Soft and fresh naan were served on table. Kebabs were amazing..and grilled chicken was spicy too. I really like the butter chicken .. little tangy with butter flavor...that is how it should be. Buffet price was reasonable too. Only one vegetable dish.. but thats okk. Sweet dish is ok .. I am not that much satisfied. A must try place. read more

Dera Grill - Pakistani Near Me - Irving, Texas

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Went to Dubai hookah and decided to order from Dera Grill. AMAZING FOOD! Their chicken boti wrap is AMAZING! So are their naans! Everything had so much flavor, and their Kheer is probably the best kheer ive had! Not watery, thick and warm too! Perfect flavor! Perfect place to go to if you're really hungry and just want a desi snack. Affordable too, the wrap I had was either $5.99 or $6.99. Can't remember. Haven't tried their actual food yet but definitely will the next time I come to Dubai Hookah! read more

Dera Grill - Chicken Boti Wrap - Pakistani Near Me - Irving, Texas

Good customer service by young girl working on the front counter. Food was prepared fresh and initially I thought prices were reasonable but after opening the to go box eating the food, I do believe it lacks quality and quantity for the price. Mutton Biryani was almost like a salty oatmeal and rice grains were not separated like how they suppose to be. Also chicken dish was way over priced in my honest opinion. I do travel to many cities and states, comparing the prices with quality of food in Houston, Atlanta, Orlando and other Dallas Pakistani restaurants, I am very disappointed. read more

I picked their Menu last week . Today when I called them to order, they told me the prices way higher than in the menu. When I asked the girl why it doesn't match the prices in the menu, she told me that she don't know and she is telling the prices she saw in the computer . This is totally unacceptable to provide wrong document to the customer and then do price gauging. read more

Stopped by for a late lunch, place was quiet. Overall clean place and the staff was friendly. Tandoori items were really good including chicken karara and beef bihari. Naan were slightly overdone but still good. Chicken Biryani was lacking in spice and flavor though. I'll stick to the kababs next time, and yes I'd go back. read more

Dera Grill - Beef bihari and chicken karara - Pakistani Near Me - Irving, Texas

BEST PAKISTANI FOOD IN DFW This is my first ever review on Yelp and I was moved to write it after our visit to Dera. First off, the menu is unique and and our server was extremely pleasant and honest. We asked if the goat karahi was fresh and she said, it was, and it will take 40 minutes, which might have been worth the wait, but we were too hungry and ended up ordering Seekh Kabab, Chicken Karahi and Biryani. While we were waiting for our food, the manager/chef, Shahid Sahib came out and greeted us. He is a thorough Lahori who reminisced about his days in old Lahore walled city and went over how he prepared his food. He really puts his heart into it and you can see it in his creation. His karahi is the best karahi in the US - hands down. Dont judge the place by its decor (or lack thereof); when it comes to food, it will remind you of Lahore. In my opinion the best Pakistani food in the DFW area. Give it a try! read more

Best Tandoori Chicken (on the menu it's Chicken Kasara) I've had so far in Texas. Chicken was flavorful, moist, and highly memorable - in a good way!! No mint chutney condiment but there is a mild tasty side sauce which is their version of raita. Unfortunately, they don't offer plain white Basmati rice - only a marsala biriyani style flavored rice. The side salad that comes with the entree was a little disappointing for me. I would have preferred a mixed green salad with spring mix, or a romaine/lettuce mix with cucumbers and tomatoes. I would consider coming back often and rating a higher score if they offered a better green salad and plain Basmati white rice option. read more

Booked catering a month ago and I was told one price and today when I went there they gave me another price. Got my deposit back and will never do business with them Horrible management They cannot run business like this read more

Had higher expectations for this place. Usually run down restaurants like this that you hear about are good for the food and nothing else (i.e. Service or ambiance) but this had neither. The beef kabobs were dry and so was the chicken tikka. The only commendable dish was the Bihari kabob. Server forgot our order 3 times and we even told her to write it down before she forgot the second time! read more

Dera Grill - Pakistani Near Me - Irving, Texas

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AMAZING! The owner is very sincere and the food is great! Servings are a little on the small side but we ended up not having any leftovers while also fully satiated. I recommend the Chana Masala and the Chili Chicken Masala. The naan is perfect! Not too heavy or doughy, but not paper thin. Definitely worth coming back to for another meal! read more

The traditional-style tandoori kebabs are really the star at Dera Grill. The meat is perfectly spiced and heavenly. I had the chicken karara, which was a pretty spicy chicken kabob served with salad and choice of naan or rice. Rice is a bad decision get the naan. The rice is just steamed unseasoned basmati rice, and the naan is pretty darn good. The chicken on this dish is bone-in and a little hard to eat, but it tastes fantastic. It was slightly less spicy than the typical vindaloo. There are boneless options available if you value convenience over flavor. The other reviews complain about the service but we really had very good service. Water pitchers are placed on your table and you refill yourself. read more

We went there for the lunch buffet & were very pleasantly surprised with the amount of dishes they had. The food was very fresh and they kept refilling it. The service was amazing. We ordered the keema Naan (which was not on the buffet) and it was the BEST I ever had. We actually drove again the next day just to get some more for the rest of the family to try. I would highly recommend this place for authentic Pakistani food! read more

An Indian friend of mine recommended Dera Grill. The selling point? Tandoori cuisine, while served throughout India, is a regional specialty (e.g., Tex-Mex in Texas vs. US in general). My friend said this is the best Tandoori food she's had outside of that region. I was sold! I bundled a bunch of people into a car and was off. The verdict? Lives up to the hype. Now, I have never been to India, but that was some damn-good tandoori food. Our dining party ordered the Chicken Kerara and the Chicken Boti (not the exact name but close). The Kerara was a spicy blackened orange delight. This is your classic tandoori dish. The meat is bone-on, so you have to work for your dinner. The chicken is honestly too spicy for me to make a meal of, but I'm kind of a wuss. The Boti was boneless, yet very satisfying. It was a cleaner meal that involved less work and is milder. I really enjoyed this with hot beautiful naan and this green yogurt sauce. Others have complained about the service, but I found it fine. The water carafe's at the table prevented any service problems. The only thing that was a little weird, was the open kitchen in the front. The work staff was blasting hardcore gangsta rap for the majority of our meal. It didn't bother me much, but it made for a bizarre ambiance. For me, it is all about the food. I cannot wait to go back. I'm sold! read more

Food is great. I had Chicken Karara and kabab. Service is okay, could be better. Highly recommended read more

Went to Dera Grill for lunch today. We ordered chicken biryani, chicken karara and Beef bihari kebab. They brought our food out within 15 minutes. The food presentation was nice and the portion size was excellent. The kebabs were well done and juicy although chicken Biryani could have used a little bit more masala and naans were slightly burnt from the side.The place itself was clean but they could improve their inside decor. I won a complimentary meal from there last week but had hard time explaining it to the workers in the front they had no idea what I was talking about which was a little frustrating. I would recommend owner or managers to communicate their promotions and deals to all the workers in the front properly to avoid confusion. Overall we had a decent experience and enjoyed our meal there :) read more

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Chicken karara is good, biryani not bad. Service is way tooooo slowwwww. Place is not that attractie. Chicken Karahi was the worst that I have tasted. Nihari not bad. I don't think I'll come bak here. read more

Dera Grill - Goat biryani - Pakistani Near Me - Irving, Texas

I went in on a whim. That's the beauty of working from home. I had a simple kebab (oops of course I can't remember its name). Beef, began with a B, cost $10.99. That included nice tasting naan and raita. Flavorful food, very tender and well prepared meat. The place is quiet, and not very imaginatively laid out. The wait staff were maybe a little over enthusiastic, clearing a bit quickly. But all in all competent. Does accept credit cards - but not American Express read more

Initially went last year in September. The outlook was horrible, so I asked my wife let's go somewhere else as I don't know how the food will taste. Manager assured us that the food is fresh and we are working in outlook so try our food. We tried, the Bihari, pays and kabab were fresh and we really enjoyed. Went last night again after a year. Restaurant improved their outlook. Ordered the same food, Nihari/pay & kebab. Kebab was fresh but nihari was old. Asked the manager and she said that it cooked this morning. Horrible taste, ate little bit and left the rest. This morning I'm having loose motion. Not going there. read more

The food was hit or miss. Bryani was great...Keema naan was underwhelming...tikka was good not great... I expected the food to come out a little quicker as we where the only ones there or at least food comes staggered as some dishes became really cold once we got them... definitely will give them a try again maybe it was a fluke... read more

I was at Dera Grill on 12/19/2010 and took a Buffet to go. All the entree's looked fresh. When i finally tasted the food at home, it was fabulus. All items including Tandoori chicken, chicken Kabob, Nihari, Chicken Korma, and finally Chicken Karhai. I have'nt had a lunch like this in a very long time. This restaurant needs to be discovered by other dinners. Once discovered, this place should do "very well" as long as it continues to provide the quality and freshness. Myself being in this business for 27 years, i would give them atleast 4.5 stars. Dera grill does need some fine tuning, but with trail and error, they will discover that it is one of the finest restaurant in the market. Safin Merchant read more

After tasting most of the Indian Food in DFW Area, i found that this place is the place to taste some real punjabi food. I have visited hundred of time now to this food place. Very very authentic and aromatic food. For Vegetarian- Pakoda Kadi, Palak paneer and Sarso Saag are the best options. For Non-Vegetarian- Everything else Most Importantly, the quality of buffet is not compromised as few other restaurant does (believe me). Cook, Owner and Server..... everyone is awesome. 5/5 read more

This place sucks big time!! So dated food and when we complained to owner, he started getting angry on his employees pretending that he did know about the food was leftover from yesterdays. They still charged us for 3 buffets instead of 4. As a good business Owner/Person he shouldn't have to charge us at all, instead would have said Sorry for inconvenience. DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS PLACE TO ANYONE & EVERYONE!! read more

The food tastes amazing. But the waiter's and management lacks cuisine skills big time. Given, the nature of the food, it takes time to cook but to get the food to your table takes the same time. The curry, kebabs and wraps are more selective choices - price is affordable. read more

Food was delicious! The service was okay, it definitely could have been better. We ordered Chicken Biryani, Chicken Kabab, and Chana Masala(chickpeas). The chickpeas were SO SPICY, but I couldn't stop eating them. Everything was really good! I'll be coming back sooner than later. read more

Dera Grill - Paki food with my Paki man - Pakistani Near Me - Irving, Texas

Only one waiter handling all the customers, that too on a weekend .. Very slow service .. Food was kinda ordinary, variety is good .. Can try visiting it as choice may differ on individual basis .. not gonna recommend atleast to my friends .. read more

i was very saddened to learn this mid-day about the passing away of mr. saeed. i knew him for one year and found him to be an excellent cook, decent gentleman and a human being. he always greeted me when i entered the restaurant. he & i used to chat and talk about yester years and good ole pakistani days. we will always miss his smiling face and friendly conversations! r.i.p my friend! read more

My husband and I have been looking for a locally-owned place to patronize, and unfortunately Irving is awash in chains. I'd been driving past Dera Grill, and found good reviews here on Yelp, so we figured we'd give it a try. What a pleasure! Good service, perfectly spiced kebabs, and yummy naan. The salad was simple but fresh and properly crispy - and the dressing, served on the side, was a spicy, delicious surprise. Don't forget to add lassi to your meal - their serving is very generous, more so than other restaurants I've been to. My husband, who is not a very adventurous eater, loved his kebabs and enjoyed his first taste of naan and lassi. This is a hidden gem - go check it out! You won't be disappointed. We'll be regulars. read more

Amazing Food! This is my second visit and it was worth it...Chicken Karara is really good aling with other Grill items. I will surely recommend this place specially to all those who crave for tasty Notth Indian/Pakistani food read more